London Crawling ...... Slow Tango in Paris

marmar

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Mon Dec-20-10 12:12 PM
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London Crawling ...... Slow Tango in Paris

from the Beeb:

Thousands of flights and train services have been cancelled across Europe because of snow and ice, leaving many travellers stranded.

Few flights were leaving London Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, and one third of flights were cancelled in major hubs like Paris and Frankfurt.

Departures from Brussels airport were to be cancelled until Wednesday due to a lack of de-icing liquid.

Roads in a number of countries have been described as treacherous.

The UK, France and Germany were among the worst-hit areas, with forecasters warning of freezing weather all week. ........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12038847

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tnlurker

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Mon Dec-20-10 12:22 PM
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1. Has the gulfstream shut down?

Does anybody know or have a link?

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IcyPeas

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Mon Dec-20-10 12:55 PM
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4. gulf oil spill?

I heard this over the weekend - that some Brits are saying it was the Gulf oil spill that has affected the jet stream.

I don't think that sounds likely ..... but what do I know.

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alex cross

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Mon Dec-20-10 12:26 PM
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2. On the bright side Paris has been spared from lady gaga

for a few more days.

Lady Gaga 'furious' at being forced to postpone Paris show
Her 28 trucks have been detained by the French government'

http://www.nme.com/news/lady-gaga/54335

It takes 28 trucks to move her around? Holy Crap!

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marmar

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Mon Dec-20-10 12:26 PM
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3. LOL.....

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