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Doug: Ferry Docking, Greece

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Doug

And if you thought the last one was good. This is incredible! Doug Subject: Greek ferry docking and unloading Greek ferry docking and unloading, incredible sight! This is the roro passenger ferry Adamantios Korahs performing a mediterranean mooring procedure (stern-to-dock) at … Continue reading →

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Doug: Brazilian Bombardier – great video of airborne firefighting

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Doug

Another type of fire fighting aircraft. When the airplane appears on the screen, double click the airplane and wait just a few seconds. This is very cool. The old company, Bombardier Aerospace, makes these. They don’t motor around” to fill … Continue reading →

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Doug: ASOLUTELY AMAZING

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Doug

This kinda leaves you unimpressed with your own accomplishments   Doug

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Why pirates bury their gold.

Posted on October 17, 2013 by On the North River

Bail Ins and Taking Private Wealth The new “twist” is that the entity – which could be a major bank, or it could be the public retirement system for an entire country – is not bailed out through using outside … Continue reading →

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I think this is a metaphor.

Posted on October 16, 2013 by On the North River

How to fight a bear and win Gilles Cyr was out for a walk through his woodlot when, suddenly, a large black object ran out of the woods and attacked him. So, in order to prevent the bear from killing him, … Continue reading →

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Lambeau Field Patriotic Display

Posted on October 11, 2013 by On the North River

OK   I never pass on those emails that say “Pass this on”  but for this one I’m making an exception. (Took place November 2011) LAMBEAU FIELD  Those who attended the game said it was extremely emotional to see the entire … Continue reading →

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999 posts in a row…

Posted on October 9, 2013 by On the North River

Good idea or Bad idea? Traffic Shutdown? Truck drivers plan 3-day protest on Capital Beltway Not only is the government (partially) shut down, but now a caravan of truck drivers is looking to shut down traffic around Washington — as … Continue reading →

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Can I buy you lunch?: update, Pay it Forward.

Posted on October 8, 2013 by On the North River

Against Compassion “Compassion can never be made compulsory and cash-flow positive at the same time.” Over at American Digest, an archived post from 2009 but re-opened for new (Obie 2nd term) comments.  It resurrected an old memory. It’s been a … Continue reading →

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Doug: This just in.

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Doug
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Many thanks Tom.

Posted on October 2, 2013 by On the North River

In the last century, I had a subscription to Proceedings of the U.S. Naval Institute. Much of it was highly technical, but some articles were fascinating and the letter columns were filled with anecdotes by US Navy personnel, active duty … Continue reading →

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