Past Climate Of Northern Antarctic Peninsular Informs Global Warming Debate Nov 10, 2009
9, 2009) The seriousness of current global warming is underlined by a reconstruction of climate at Maxwell Bay in the South Shetland Islands of the Antarctic Peninsula over approximately the last 14,000 years, which appears to show that the current warming and widespread loss of glacial ice are unprecedented. See also. (Science Daily)
Past climate of the northern Antarctic Peninsular informs global warming debate Nov 7, 2009
The American icebreaker RV/IB Nathanial B. Palmer is shown off the South Shetland Islands ... The seriousness of current global warming is underlined by a reconstruction of climate at Maxwell Bay in the South Shetland Islands of the Antarctic Peninsula over approximately the last 14,000 years, which appears to show that the current warming and widespread loss of glacial ice are unprecedented ... " The findings are based on a detailed analysis of the thickest Holocene sediment core yet drilled in... (EurekAlert!)
United Kingdom, British Isles or Gr... Oct 22, 2009
These islands include self-governing areas like the Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and the like); the Isle of Man; and islands that are part of Scotland (for example the Hebrides, Orkneys, Shetland Islands), Wales (for example Anglesey) and England (for example the Isle of Wight). The British Isles also include the entire island of Ireland, i.e. both the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom portion, Northern Ireland. (Suite101.com)
Shetland Sheepdogs Oct 14, 2009
The Sheltie originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. Most likely derived from early Collie dogs, other dogs that may possibly have been bred in include the Yakki, King Charles Spaniel and Iceland dogs at the time it was bred in the 1800s. (Suite101.com)
Oregon Flock & Fiber Festial founder Brandy Chastain raises Shetland sheep in Hillsboro Sep 23, 2009
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November/December 2009 GSA Bulletin highlights Sep 22, 2009
High-resolution Holocene climate record from Maxwell Bay, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica K.T. Milliken et al., Rice University, Dept. of Earth Science, MS 126, PO Box 1892, Houston, Texas 77251-1892, USA. Pages 1711-1725. Milliken et al. present results from the analysis of a 108 meter drill core from Maxwell Bay in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. (EurekAlert!)
The Beautiful South Jul 8, 2009
Rachel was travelling the conventional way on a voyage from Ushuaia in Argentina, via the South Shetland islands, to the Antarctic Peninsula. The continents appeal is that its a frontier-type destination, which makes blistering cold, bleak skies and barren landscape all seem enticing. (iAfrica.com)
Murray carries hopes of Great Britain in Wimbledon semifinals Jul 3, 2009
As everyone from the Shetland Islands to the white cliffs of Dover knows, he's the native son from Scotland playing in the semifinals. Win, and he's in the final, and while that would be a big deal for any corner of the globe, it's heavy enough in the United Kingdom to sink the Queen Mary II.. (USA Today -- Sports)
First Oil Flows from the West Don Field, UK North Sea Apr 29, 2009
Its shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange in Toronto and on AIM, London and its principal operating office is in London, UK. About West Don: The West Don field is located in the northern North Sea, approximately 150 km northeast of the Shetland Islands and 12 km north of the Thistle Field in a water depth of approximately 500ft. The West Don field is operated by Petrofac Energy Developments Ltd and is unitised over two blocks; 211/13b and 211/18a. (Canada Newswire)
Which Dog? A Guide to Shelties Apr 28, 2009
The Shetland Sheepdog was bred for herding sheep on rough terrain of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. This explains why Shelties are small (many animals from the Shetlands evolved in miniature) and have thick furry coats for the cold weather. (Suite101.com)
North Sea chopper crash crew lost Apr 3, 2009
The worst North Sea accident was in 1986 when 45 people died after a Chinook crashed into the sea off the Shetland Islands north of Scotland. Safety was improved after the Chinook crash, and all offshore workers in the North Sea now have to complete tough training in a crash simulator. (Globe and Mail -- International)
At least 8 die in North Sea copter crash Apr 2, 2009
The worst crash in North Sea was in 1986 when 45 people died after a Chinook crashed into the sea off the Shetland Islands north of Scotland. Safety was improved after the Chinook crash and all offshore workers in the North Sea now have to complete tough training in a crash simulator. (MSNBC -- International)
Controversial UAA professor deserves support of state Mar 16, 2009
In April 1989 he was one of the first people (outside of the oil industry) to figure out that if Alaska had enjoyed the environmental safeguards funded by the same oil companies at Sullom Voe in the Shetland Islands, the Exxon Valdez spill would probably not have happened -- because the ship's deviation from her track would have been detected automatically from shore and alarms would have gone off ... Jonathan Wills lives in Scotland, where he is independent councillor for Lerwick South,... (Anchorage Daily News)
This Boy of the Lough doesn’t regret giving in to wanderlust Mar 15, 2009
The band performs traditional music from Ireland, the Shetland Islands and England ... Richardson is from Northumberland, and the youngster of the group, Kevin Henderson, is from the Shetland Islands ... Kevin Henderson, a native of the Shetland Islands, was winning fiddling competitions from age 11. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Save on a repositioning cruise to Iceland Mar 10, 2009
The first port of call is Lerwick, on the Shetland Islands of Scotland, the historical area that boasts breathtaking cliffs, and some ancient residents like miniature horses and free-spirited sheep. Then its on to the worlds most northerly capital of Reykjavik, Iceland. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Antarctic adventure (3) Mar 3, 2009
The Drake Passage is part of the Southern Ocean, between the tip of South America at Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands. Christina Goethel said she is excited and hardly concerned about the trip into a remote harsh environment. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Winter vacations sans skis Feb 7, 2009
Most cruises sail to the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, where travelers can spot penguins, whales, seals and other fauna. Sparkling white glaciers towering against a turquoise sky will take your breath away as thoughts of traffic, television and the everyday troubles of civilization slip from your memory. (MSNBC -- Travel)
