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Treasure hunters discover WWII shipwreck carrying £2bn of platinum

2012-02-06T07:52:00.002+12:00

Chinese PLAN (People's Liberation Army Navy) Catamarans

2012-01-23T14:59:00.000+12:00

CURRENCY WARS! Exclusive Interview with James Rickards

2012-01-23T07:32:00.000+12:00

To understand the current world we all live and exist in you must listen to this man.

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Live to Impress Yourself. Nutnfancy

2012-01-20T15:14:00.001+13:00

Came across this excellent video by Nutnfancy on philosophy. Highly recommend watching.

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The Navy Is Depending on Dolphins to Keep the Strait of Hormuz Open

2012-01-20T14:52:00.001+13:00

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/global/2012/01/militarys-weapon-against-iranian-mines-high-tech-dolphins/47384/

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Presenting America's Most Expensive Repossessed Property

2011-12-23T18:56:00.001+13:00

Interesting article on this place in San Fransisco.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/presenting-americas-most-expensive-repossessed-property

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5 Podcasts I have been listening to lately.

2011-08-09T01:50:00.001+12:00

5 Podcasts I have been listening to lately. Sometimes browsing for media that you want to listen to does not get you the results you want and a simple suggesstion will help. Here are the top 5 podcasts I have been listening to lately and what kind of content they have. Hopefully this helps you find some content to make your day fun and educating. Thank you for stopping by!

1. The Survival podcast with Jack Spirko
Fromg gardening, bushcraft, monetary policy, homesteading etc. this podcast is excellent. Can't recommend it highly enough.
http://www.thesurivivalpodcast.com/

2. Harvest eating with Keith Snow.
Keith is a easy to understand master at using seasonal, local and stored foods to make outstanding meals.
http://www.harvesteating.com/

3. Smart Passive income podcast.
Pat, the guy that runs this podcast is such a gracious teacher and educator at the same time of being entertaining about making online business a success for people.
http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/

4.Financial survival podcast with Jay Carter.
Real estate, inflation, silver and great interviews rule the day here.
http://financialsurvivalradio.com/category/podcast/fsr/

5. Dive film Podcast.
I love underwater film. What can I say?
http://www.divefilm.com/

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Custom copper SCUBA fin rack. Build your own!

2011-07-15T18:04:00.000+12:00

3D Printer

2011-07-12T15:26:00.002+12:00

MJ Demarco on the Survival podcast

2011-07-10T15:08:00.001+12:00

If you are not familiar with MJ Demarco or Jack Spirko of the survival podcast this is an excellent podcast that really needs to be listened to. This is on the financial lies that most of us get trapped into. Make sure to listen.

http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/episode-683-m-j-demarco-on-the-five-financial-lies
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Doug Barnett: Hedge fund manager in Thailand

2011-06-01T12:52:00.000+12:00

Florida kayaker has close encounter with enormous shark

2011-03-28T03:22:00.000+12:00

Florida kayaker has close encounter with enormous shark

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Sponge Divers of Tarpon Springs Florida Sponge Diving 1932

2011-02-28T06:23:00.000+13:00

Another Fully Submersible Narco Sub Found | Defense Tech

2011-02-24T17:43:00.000+13:00

Another Fully Submersible Narco Sub Found | Defense Tech

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Unrest and Libya's Energy Industry | STRATFOR

2011-02-23T09:58:00.000+13:00

Unrest and Libya's Energy Industry | STRATFOR

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A Day Made of Glass... Made possible by Corning.

2011-02-23T04:55:00.001+13:00

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Think of the possibilities for heads up diving displays from this stuff. Amazing.

Tower Climbing like no other

2011-01-02T08:09:00.000+13:00

Yolanda Wreck Record. 202 meters

2010-11-18T02:44:00.000+13:00

Opalesque TV - Tim Coffin: Capital scarcity creates attractive investment opportunities in shipping

2010-11-03T04:49:00.000+13:00

Opalesque TV - Tim Coffin: Capital scarcity creates attractive investment opportunities in shipping

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Brainstorming diving destinations

2010-10-28T15:55:00.000+13:00

Ever run out of ideas of places to want to travel to and dive? Sometimes it is best to go through a bunch of great sites and see what fits as far as the type of diving you want to do.

Below are links to books that list a variety of places. They are amazon.com affiliate links and I benefit if yo buy something but please don't feel obligated to go to these books if you want to go via a different web route. Happy dive dreaming.

Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die: Diving Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations

Diving & Snorkeling Philippines

Diving & Snorkeling Thailand

Andy Hobo Traveler - Cote-divoire

2010-10-11T01:42:00.000+12:00

Check out the latest pictures from Andy of Cote-divoire in Africa.

http://www.hobotraveler.com/photos/cote-divoire_page7.php
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NOAA Diving Page

2010-10-08T00:25:00.003+12:00

http://www.dive.noaa.gov/

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Spearfishing Extreme! Full Episode - Alaska Outdoors Television

2010-09-26T13:46:00.002+12:00

Spearfishing Extreme! Full Episode - Alaska Outdoors Television from Alaska Outdoors Television on Vimeo.

Orange Garibaldi Catalina Island

2010-09-22T02:51:00.000+12:00

UUV Development Accelerates | AVIATION WEEK

2010-09-05T05:11:00.000+12:00

UUV Development Accelerates | AVIATION WEEK

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How to Travel 12 Countries with No Baggage Whatsoever

2010-08-31T01:10:00.000+12:00

How to Travel 12 Countries with No Baggage Whatsoever

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Samish Disking

2010-08-20T15:00:00.000+12:00

New Chain Targets Outdoors Enthusiasts

2010-08-16T05:29:00.000+12:00

New Chain Targets Outdoors Enthusiasts

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Samish Divers

2010-08-05T16:41:00.000+12:00

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OxyCheq Expedition Oxygen Analyzer : OxyCheq - DiveOps, Analyzers and Scuba Diving Equipment

2010-08-05T16:31:00.000+12:00

OxyCheq Expedition Oxygen Analyzer : OxyCheq - DiveOps, Analyzers and Scuba Diving Equipment

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Drysuit Hose Connects

2010-07-21T02:28:00.000+12:00

How to Tie a Bowline SD Video

2010-07-19T17:18:00.002+12:00

LiquidAssets.tv: Liquid Assets video production, on-location dive trips, video instruction tours, all in high-definition.

2010-07-08T03:00:00.000+12:00

LiquidAssets.tv: Liquid Assets video production, on-location dive trips, video instruction tours, all in high-definition.

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Gadling Diving

2010-07-04T01:31:00.002+12:00

Information Dissemination

2010-07-01T02:00:00.000+12:00

YouTube can now help your country in conflicts- Read below.

Information Dissemination
Posted by Galrahn:
I want to stress this point. The single most important lesson we can learn from the Israeli maritime blockade of Gaza incident that occurred recently is the role that YouTube played for the Israeli Navy. Without those YouTube videos that highlighted the events from the Israeli Navy perspective, Israel was left absent context and without weapons in an information war being waged against them. With YouTube videos, Israel had ammunition in their fight. Understanding the information and communication context of every operational decision will be critical to Navy leaders who will often find themselves in very difficult situations all alone in distant seas. Annex A emphasizes the role of these communication efforts to operations, and the discussion in the MOC is useful not only to Marines, but to the Navy as well.

Read the article here:
http://www.informationdissemination.net/

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David Gallo shows underwater astonishments

2010-06-22T23:55:00.002+12:00

2010-06-22T15:04:00.001+12:00

I am going to start building out the Samish Divers Youtube Channel. Any ideas for videos please let me know. Rugged homemade diving gear? Ways to save money traveling? We will see.
www.youtube.com/samishdiver

Let's raise kids to be entrepreneurs: Cameron Herold

2010-06-21T16:59:00.002+12:00

How to tie a Monkey's Fist

2010-06-21T03:12:00.000+12:00

Diver reveals eerie underwater world of ice-filled Swiss alpine lake

2010-06-01T02:32:00.000+12:00

These stunning shots show the beautiful and eerie underwater world of a Swiss ice-filled Alpine lake.
Taken in Lake Sassolo, close to the southern border with Italy, these were taken by diving photographer Franco Banfi.

FOXNews.com - 5 Somalis on trial in Dutch court for piracy in Gulf under a 17th century law

2010-05-26T07:45:00.001+12:00

FOXNews.com - 5 Somalis on trial in Dutch court for piracy in Gulf under a 17th century law

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Mote to launch oil-searching robot today - Gulf Oil Spill Coverage - BradentonHerald.com

2010-05-26T07:42:00.000+12:00

Mote to launch oil-searching robot today - Gulf Oil Spill Coverage - BradentonHerald.com

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The New Jack Bauer Republicans

2010-05-16T15:17:00.001+12:00

Two Iraq veterans who left the military after surviving charges of crimes against detainees are running for Congress. Benjamin Sarlin on the renegade soldiers.

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DARPA to develop microscale navigational gyro for guided munitions and hand-held devices - Military & Aerospace Electronics

2010-05-16T15:16:00.000+12:00

DARPA to develop microscale navigational gyro for guided munitions and hand-held devices - Military & Aerospace Electronics

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Researchers develop flying 12-gauge shotgun to enable soldier-carried small UAVs to find and destroy enemy snipers - Military & Aerospace Electronics

2010-05-16T15:11:00.000+12:00

Researchers develop flying 12-gauge shotgun to enable soldier-carried small UAVs to find and destroy enemy snipers - Military & Aerospace Electronics

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2010-05-14T14:30:00.001+12:00

Next generation wave energy. The Anaconda.

http://ping.fm/BmWdM

SUPER YACHT A

2010-05-11T14:20:00.000+12:00

Built by Blohm+ Voss, Motor Yacht A is 119 meters long and weighs approximately 5500 tonnes.
Reminiscent of a submarine warship.

Diving Technology = Complacency

2010-04-26T03:29:00.001+12:00

Diving Technology = Complacency

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Tour The NOAA Aquarius Underwater Laboratory

2010-04-24T14:44:00.000+12:00

Arctic 2002: Breathtaking Under-Ice Diving Photography

2010-04-24T14:41:00.000+12:00

The Hidden Ocean, Arctic 2005: Experience Under-Ice Diving

2010-04-24T14:40:00.000+12:00

Knot of the week- Giving back ITS Tactical

2010-04-21T03:02:00.001+12:00

Knot of the Week: Giving Back

2010-04-21T02:59:00.001+12:00

Knot of the Week: Giving Back

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Maritime Security.com

2010-04-21T02:45:00.000+12:00

http://www.maritimesecurity.com/

Art of the Steal: On the Trail of World

2010-04-21T02:42:00.001+12:00

Art of the Steal: On the Trail of World’s Most Ingenious Thief

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GPS Power-Up: Get Ready for New Sense of Place

2010-04-21T02:41:00.001+12:00

GPS Power-Up: Get Ready for New Sense of Place

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Is It Possible?- Out of Body Lung

2010-04-19T02:53:00.000+12:00

Seattle Coast Guard removal of Captain

2010-04-16T10:55:00.001+12:00

Seattle Coast Guard Captain removed "Poor command climate"

2010-02-03T06:45:00.001+13:00

History: The Triton is a monthly newspaper for the people who earn their living working on luxury yachts. It was first published in April 2004 by four friends, David and Lucy Reed, Peg Garvia and Kristy Fox.

http://thetriton.com/

2010-02-03T06:42:00.001+13:00

Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba (SUDS) Great organization. Kudos to all involved. Help support this if you can.
http://ping.fm/SOSPp

2010-01-29T18:43:00.001+13:00

This is really a great story.
http://ping.fm/PKYSM

2010-01-20T18:37:00.001+13:00

It has been a while but the time has come for this in the Puget Sound.
http://ping.fm/Eljvk

2010-01-20T14:50:00.001+13:00

In case you want to follow here is Samish Divers Twitter address.
http://ping.fm/2xtLx

2010-01-18T19:10:00.001+13:00

2010-01-18T10:57:00.001+13:00

Here is the dive film main site:
http://ping.fm/2Wsgp

2010-01-18T10:56:00.001+13:00

http://ping.fm/1kviR
Great video podcast of ice diving on episode 55. Mcmurdo Station Antarctica.
http://ping.fm/8L7yE

2010-01-18T09:42:00.001+13:00

http://ping.fm/fb87r

2010-01-18T09:09:00.001+13:00

It's Sunday. Going for a run. Thinking about making a Samish Divers Podcast. Good idea? Gear reviews,how to's, travel,general interest.

2010-01-15T17:08:00.001+13:00

You may know Richie Kohler from the book Shadow Divers and the Discovery show deep sea detectives. Recently he has been featured on Reabreatherpro.com Check out some of the great dives he has done on his site.

http://ping.fm/W6208

2010-01-10T20:13:00.001+13:00

This is a great deal. Email me if interested.
http://ping.fm/UV5tc

2010-01-10T20:12:00.001+13:00

Google Earth Ocean is pretty fun. I am going to make a video on using the basic features of it.

2010-01-10T20:02:00.001+13:00

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) delivered the sixth submarine of the Virginia class, New Mexico (SSN 779), to the U.S. Navy, four months ahead of schedule.

http://ping.fm/KU0qS

2010-01-10T20:01:00.001+13:00

According to a Jan. 7 report from Reuters, Indian shipbuilders are heading for another bleak year in 2010 amidst weak demand and prospects of order cancellations as the global economy struggles to emerge from a slowdown, analysts said. Bharati Shipyard remains a lone promising bet for investors on expectation its recent acquisition of Great Offshore Ltd. will boost its orderbook and cash flows.

2010-01-08T19:05:00.001+13:00

Florida divers have been hired to find evidence of the Lost Continent of Atlantis near the island of Bimini, Bahamas.

http://ping.fm/SmyiP

2010-01-08T19:01:00.001+13:00

Eastar Offshore: Deep sea rovers
The subsea energy and exploration industry in SE Asia is growing year by year and vehicles and services provided by Eastar and Alam Subsea are very much part of it.

http://ping.fm/N0D4V

2010-01-08T18:59:00.001+13:00

DP World to build $2.4-B combined deep-sea port and logistics park in UK
http://ping.fm/QsDGV

2010-01-07T19:38:00.001+13:00

Terraserver and related Geospacial sites are amazing.

http://ping.fm/CKa9n

Sofnolime

2010-01-07T18:55:00.002+13:00

Manufactured by Molecular Products in UK
Soda Lime Absorbent for the Removal of Carbon Dioxide from Gas Streams
Supplied as Hard, Irregularly Shaped, White Colored Particles
Sea Pearls offers Sofnolime in two Particle Sizes
Processed to Maximize Carbon Dioxide Absorption and Minimize Dust Formation
Used in Sport & Technical Diving Semi-Closed and Closed Rebreather Systems
Temporary Color Change of White to Violet Indicates Recent Use

Follow your Rebreather Manufacture’s Recommendations for Scrubber Change Intervals
Sofnolime is Shipped in High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Reclosable Containers
Sofnolime has a Limited Shelf Life, each Container is Marked with an Expiration Date
Sofnolime can be Shipped as Ordinary Non-Hazardous Product
Only Use the Specific Absorbent Recommended by your Rebreather Manufacturer
The Use of Improper Absorbent can cause Excessive Work of Breathing and Shortened Scrubber Times

http://ping.fm/LbCj1

The Underwater Journal

2010-01-07T16:42:00.000+13:00

New issue of The Underwater Journal by Walt Stearns. Check it out.

The survival podcast. Letter from Iraq.

2010-01-07T03:52:00.000+13:00

For those of you that are interested, there is a podcast (available through Itunes) called the survival podcast that is great to listen to. The following link is a testament to how the internet and a message can get to anyone.

Letter from Iraq

Sea Sheperd boat damaged in Antartica

2010-01-07T03:30:00.000+13:00

I had no idea that this was such a cutting edge vessel. Who would of thought that it is a byproduct of "The Price is Right!"
Sea Sheperds new boat picture.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/07/world/asia/07whales.html

Four Hour Work Week New edition.

2010-01-07T03:26:00.000+13:00

While I know I have mentioned it before, I wanted to comment on Tim Ferriss new book which is the expanded version of The Four Hour Work Week. Well worth reading for everyone. There are many things on lifestyle design that can apply to everyones life. If anyone is unfamiliar with personal outsourcing or the 80/20 rule it needs to be read.

Twitter!

2010-01-04T14:15:00.001+13:00

Yes, this is for real. Please come follow Samish Divers on Twitter. I know, I never thought it would happen either. It actually is kind of fun.....

Crush it! by Gary Vaynerchuk

2010-01-04T11:49:00.000+13:00

Anyone who is interested in web 2.0 topics and how they relate not only to their personal life but also their business should check out Gary Vaynerchuk. Some may know him from his YouTube channel Wine Library TV. He give insights on why being completely authentic to who you are is critical to being a success on the internet. Great read and highly reccomended.

If you want to look at the book check out the link below.
Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion

http://garyvaynerchuk.com/

Marine Link.com

2009-12-16T16:17:00.001+13:00

The most trusted maritime news information site on the internet.

http://www.marinelink.com/

Diver Wire

2009-12-16T16:02:00.000+13:00

Just because the temperatures outside are a little colder doesn’t mean we should lose focus on our passion for Scuba diving. In fact, there are plenty of things that you can do to keep your head in the proverbial Scuba game. After all, you don’t want those skills you developed over the summer to rust.

DiverWire.com contributing writer John Flanders offers some key tips for scuba divers.

http://www.diverwire.com/

Actor Paul Walker Joins National Geographic Shark Expedition

2009-11-16T04:51:00.000+12:00

Paul Walker, who starred in the aquatic thriller "Into the Blue" and the "Fast & the Furious" series, has fulfilled a lifelong dream by starring in a new TV documentary about great white sharks.
Walker's shark mission, which is set to air Monday November 16, wasn't the first time he's been diving for a project. The actor spent 11 days off the coast of Mexico with a film crew and shark experts shooting footage of the sea monsters for National Geographic channel's Expedition Great White. The former marine biology student admits the experts on board for the mission weren't quite sure what to make of their Hollywood guest at first.

http://www.diverwire.com/scuba-environment-news/358-paul-walker-national-geographic-sharks.html

Finding Shipwrecks Using Google Earth

2009-11-13T05:21:00.001+12:00

There are some neat layers that can be added to Google Earth to look at different things. Thanks to Randy Salars from Facebook for this cool add on for people interested in shipwrecks.

http://www.treasurehuntingnews.com/shipwrecks/finding-shipwrecks-google-earth/

M/V Mamro Pictures

2009-11-12T04:35:00.000+12:00

The link posted is a collection of pictures from the Mamro which is a charter boat out of Nanaimo B.C.

Brief Description of Mamro Adventures:

The Mamro is a 52-foot converted fishing boat that provides simple but satisfactory accommodations for six divers and two crewmembers. It used to be a part of the Extasea Charters fleet and is equiped with two heads and a full shower. Diving equipment is stowed on a skiff which is towed along behind the Mamro and used as a staging area for pre-dive safety checks. The skiff is then used to drop divers at the precise location of the dive site and kept live throughout the dive.
Mamro Adventures offers all inclusive live-a-board dive charters for groups of 4-6 almost any where in Western Canada. Also available for small film and photo crews, kayaking, whale and bear tours, crew accommodations and water taxi.

http://www.mamro.com/index.html

Saftey testing of underwater powerhead Samish Divers Youtube

2009-11-11T05:01:00.001+12:00

Northwest Underwater Construction LLC

2009-11-05T03:44:00.000+12:00

We are a privately held company, specializing in deep water construction, heavy marine salvage and nuclear, hydroelectric, industrial and environmental diving. A proven track record of safe, efficient and innovative underwater services has made NWUWC a leader in the underwater construction and salvage industry.

Scuba Professionals at Ning

2009-11-02T04:00:00.000+12:00

Great resource for SCUBA pro's around the world to network. Check it out:

http://scubaprofessionals.ning.com/

Samish Divers New YouTube Channel

2009-10-28T15:47:00.001+12:00

Samish Divers has now made a YouTube channel and will be broadcasting on various subjects.
Subjects will include but not be limited to the following:

Product reviews
S.C.U.B.A Diving
Rebreathers
Commercial diving
Wreck-Tech. Diving etc.
Boats
Travel
Security
Marine news
Technology
GPS Maps Technology
Globalization and more.

We would love your input. Please let us know with videos you may want to see or think we should add.
You can find us at the following address and be sure to subscribe or befriend us.

http://www.youtube.com/samishdiver

Mark Zuckerberg on how to build hacker culture inside a company

2009-10-27T17:52:00.000+12:00

http://digital.venturebeat.com/2009/10/24/live-blogging-mark-zuckerbergs-talk-at-startup-school/

OxyCheq Mach V Extreme Wing

2009-10-21T16:46:00.002+12:00

Inside the den of Somali Pirates : Al Jazeera

2009-09-27T15:49:00.000+12:00

Thailand Trip Google Maps

2009-09-14T16:43:00.001+12:00

View Thailand in a larger map

This is an interactive map that I built with pictures of the things we saw in Thailand. You can click on the icons and open them up if you want to see more pictures. Great way of seeing different parts of the country through pictures. Visit Thailand if you ever get a chance.

Swimmers challenge whirlpools & tide rips at Deception Pass

2009-09-12T16:39:00.000+12:00

Shrink the Gap! A future worth creating.

2009-09-04T17:06:00.004+12:00

In what should be the rallying cry for generations of Americans and people around the world, one man has articulated a future worth creating. Read all three books and start with the Pentagons New Map. Watch the C-Span Powerpoint and let your outlook and worldview be changed forever. Samish Divers proudly supports Thomas P.M. Barnett and his work as well as the work of Enterra Solutions and other associated institutions and agencies.

Grand Strategy is finally ready for primetime.

Shrink the Gap!

http://www.thomaspmbarnett.com/weblog/

http://www.enterrasolutions.com/

Ship location kept quiet to protect hijacked crew

2009-08-19T13:04:00.000+12:00

MOSCOW – For more than two weeks, the freighter Arctic Sea seemed to have vanished in the Atlantic Ocean's vastness, but officials said Tuesday they knew where it was all along and were just staying mum in order to bring a dangerous hijacking drama to a bloodless end.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/missing_ship