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Brandon Brister, Durant, OK — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:48:23 GMT

Wow. Hope you get home soon. Oh, Why is it called greenland when it is all ice and Iceland is beautiful and green?

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KD, Tucson, Arizona — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:53:38 GMT

I think you deserve a nice Christmas and Spring in Greenland. If NBC can't make plans for you to fly you out in advance they probably won't pay you for spending your next 6 months enjoy the freezer conditions.

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derek in Utah — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:57:10 GMT

Stay warm, keep your socks dry, take lots of pictures and enjoy. With any luck, the world will still be here when you get back. I have heard the animals up there are delicious...happy hunting.

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Canadian Real Estate — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:00:35 GMT

Wow. 6 months in Greenland would not be my idea of fun.

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Christine Harter, Tri-Cities, Washington — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:01:46 GMT

Wishing you the best of luck from Washington. On the bright side you will be assured a white Christmas!

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moira wagner san francisco ca — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:02:41 GMT

Boat to Iceland and Icelandic Airways out. Also Icelandic Airways goes there. That's what we all do. What's the fuss?

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Garth Spencer, Vancouver, BC — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:03:36 GMT

Are there any oversea connections from Kangerlussuaq to Canadian communities in Labrador, northern Quebec, or Nunavut?

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Robert L. Stevens, Holland, Michigan — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:04:14 GMT

I can really appreciate the situation these people are in because I had the dubvious privilege of spending ONE FULL YEAR at Thule, just south of the North Pole, back in 1950! All we had was a small PX, and our own radio station KBIC (Keerist But Its Cold). We were forbidden to go near the Eskimos as they were not immune from white man's many diseases. Everything was flown in or out of Thule-and it was a 9 hour flight "down the hill" to Hartford. I made one trip to the capitol-Godhaab-it was totally dependent on the fishing industry to survive! It was quite an experience, so I know what these people are going thru! I wish them well.

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Jim, Charlotte, NC — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:13:59 GMT

After the heat we've had in the Carolinas, I could spend so time in Greenland. But I can imagine that it could be boring.............cookies for a tree, nah!

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Bob, Sunnyvale, CA — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:16:45 GMT

Non-continent island? As opposed to a continent island?

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Lisa, Georgia — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:24:16 GMT

NBC can't get you an airplane? You can't leave your equipment behind for a season and take the helicoptor? Hard for me to imagine American journalists honestly and hopelessly "trapped" anywhere, much less Greenland. Sounds like a good story, to me.

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Bryan Walther — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:35:53 GMT

Hey Anne...I spent a year there from 1969 to 1970 as a member of the American Forces Radio and Television Service when I was in the Air Force...Wait...it GETS REALLY COLD

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Kyle, Los Angeles,CA — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:53:26 GMT

Try to get to Thule AB, in Greenland they have planes that fly out every week chartered for the military but I am sure they would be willing to work with you and your ordeal.

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JR — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:00:36 GMT

ice ice babies!! I so wish I was there instead of sweltering in Louisiana!!

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C Brown, conway nh — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:01:29 GMT

Win some; lose some. Stay cool.

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Scott, Dodge City, KS — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:03:02 GMT

I realize that this is frustrating but I would think that since there is phone service between the States and Greenland that some manner of transportation can be arranged, eg: A special aircraft rented by the network and flown to Greenland to bring you guys home. Surely, the weather isnt turning that bad, that quickly?

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melanie, phenix city, AL USA — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:06:05 GMT

oh dear gussie! that is horrible!!! i hope some american corporate guru sends one of their private charters to get you! c'mon, give up the jets for our lil msnbc family trapped!!! if i had one no problemo!
y'all hang in there..thank God for the internet...
God speed! hey, AFLAC, if u read this please send one of your corp. jets!!! Aflac's home office is across the river in Columbus, GA...

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ellen, chicago, il — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:18:52 GMT

Have seriously been considering a trip to Greenland; love the concept of the igloo hotel rooms,but now...

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Jeff Cates — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:22:03 GMT

I could be worse ... you could be stranded in Texas.

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Not given — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:22:21 GMT

Sounds like a national crisis for Greenland.

I am an American, but the thought that comes to mind is: Poor inconvenienced american.

Why don't you cover the strike since you are there?

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Jim, Lawrenceville, GA — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:35:39 GMT

I can relate to their problem after living for a year in Thuly, Greenland. It can go from 50 in the summer to 90 below in the winter. No roads, just ships or plans and they can be very unpredictable due to the constant changing weather. Jim

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JR, Alabama — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:56:18 GMT

You can still fly to Denmark from Kangerlussuaq. Its a little out of the way, but it will have you home by the first of next week. Of course, everyone enjoys a white christmas! Be Safe!

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Charles Fox, COnifer CO — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:56:19 GMT

Hmmm NBC sends a jet for Jerry Seinfeld but not for thier own hapless news crew

I think they have something called Aquavite that might make things better

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Vernon — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:00:12 GMT

Not to worry, if Algore is right you will soon be on a warm and green island, something like being stranded in Bermuda. People will envy you your good fortune, perhaps you can get in on the ground floor in the tourist business. A word of advice, learn the local language but don't worry about words that describe snow and cold, according to Algore and Nancy Pelosi you won't need them.

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J.Mitchell, Atlanta GA — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:02:01 GMT

The west coast of Greenland is not exactly where I would choose to spend the next 6-8 months! Hope they packed their thermal jammies! :-)

Seriously though - isn't there a ferry or something to Reykjavik? It may take a week cruising time plus a boatload of cash (sorry, no pun intended) but it's gotta be better than sitting on a glacier in the dark for six months.

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J.Mitchell, Atlanta GA — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:04:30 GMT

"Why is it called greenland when it is all ice and Iceland is beautiful and green? "

Answer - Viking disinformation campaign ;-)

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bob lamb sidney new york — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:12:25 GMT

you could be stuck in the super dome with Bush and his bunch of war hawks.

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Patrick Mc Geough — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:14:19 GMT

Wow! With the way the media has hyped Global Warming, you'd think you would be excited to spend time up there. Al Gore told me there are already palm trees sproutng up. You won't even need a sweater this winter. Break out the Corona's, catch some rays and relax on the North Atlantic coast. Hooray for Global Warming!

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Fred Stern — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:23:06 GMT

Good luck and Stay warm!

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William Baer — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:24:42 GMT

Regarding the question posted earlier as to why Greenland is called "Greenland", one legendary guess is that the Vikings who discovered both Greenland and Iceland deliberately cross-named them so as to conceal the more desirable place from other explorers. That's a pretty interesting rumor. The more common guess is that the Vikings actually wanted to attract more settlers to their Greenland settlement, which is green part of the year, and was probably greener during their climate period that was warmer than it is now.

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Gene Worley, Connersville, Indiana — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:26:27 GMT

Ispent 13 months at Bluie West-1, also known as Narsarsuak as a flight engineer in the 51st air rescue Sq. in 1955-56. It's not all that difficult to get a plane in from Labrador and out again. Just be sure the weather will hold or you'll be stuck. Been lots of places, Greenland is among the most beautiful.

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Fred Stern — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:46:34 GMT

Good luck and Stay warm!

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David, Jackson, Miss. — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:51:54 GMT

I believe Iceland was called that by the Vikings to trick other nations into believing it was all ice so they would stay away. Maybe Greenland was labeled as such to produce the opposite effect.

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don — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:59:40 GMT

Re: Bob's comment "non-continent island" as opposed to a "continent island" ? Yes Bob..ever heard of Australia ?????

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AP Auckland NZ — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:37:09 GMT

Stop moaning. You say you can get out by ferry, there will be flughts to Europe, and you have all accommodation and expenses paid for by your company. So what if you are a few days late

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John, Orlando, FL — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:42:22 GMT

Why didn't you go to Sondrestrom Fjiord, you could have flown SAS commercial out of Sondy and arrived in LA?? Wake up to the ways of the world, of course, you probably had one of your interns do the work while you went fishing (greatest in the world).

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Dave, CA — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:36:42 GMT

I flew over Greenland on July 2d this year enroute from Frankfurt to SFO. Iceland was entirely ice. Greenland was a huge land mass of mountainous ranges covered with ice, snow, and glaciers even in its valleys. I can only imagine what ground conditions must be, and I've been in Alaska in winter.

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Bruce,USA — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:46:52 GMT

Dont whine too much. Like Jimmy Buffet says your "living on island time". Its just a big island without Pina Coladas on the beach. Chill out, (pun intended)you'll be back next week

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Dr. Mir N. Khan, Bethany, CT — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:23:04 GMT

I teach environmntal science to students at Gibbs College, Norwalk, CT. They think that your reports regarding environment and its relation to global warming have a strong correaltion between the two phenomnena. They think that the network will not allow you to suffer in the extremes of cold weather. I am pretty sure Bill Gates (listening or reading about this) will send a jet to pick you pick you up before Christmas. All of my students are praying for your safe return.

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Jay — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:43:21 GMT

you're a bunch of idiots for not having a backup transportation plan in plan BEFORE journeying to Greenland.

it's going to cost NBC a fortune to charter a plane to get you clowns back home and they should make you guys pay a portion of it from your paychecks, if not, they should fire you all for such idiotic poor planning.

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Butch Savage, Quincy, California — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:50:55 GMT

Wow! What an adventure. Wish I was there with you.

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Jay — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:51:07 GMT

if these bozos fly military via Thule AB then NBC should reinburse the expense to the Fed government.

Reporters are well out of hand getting themselves either in a pickle or in harms way where they tend to screw things up more than being helpful just for a fast dollar in their own greedy pockets.

If I was your boss I'd tell you that you were all fired and tell you all to walk home or travel however on your own dime.

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Butch Savage, Quincy, California — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:52:35 GMT

Wow! What an adventure. Wish I was there with you.

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Angela Gray, Washington, DC — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:57:33 GMT

Please be safe. I hope you get home soon. Thank you for going the extra and sometimes extreme mile to bring information from around the world.

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Angela Gray, Washington, DC — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:59:17 GMT

I hope you get home soon. Thank you and NBC for all that you do!

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D'Anna Travis — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:22:35 GMT

I am much more interested in what your plans are now.
An exciting adventure may be around the corner - and great pics and stories. Enjoy the unexpected events - make some memories.

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Jim, Killeen, TX — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:06:33 GMT

Take advantage! Go on some adventures while you're there! Best Wishes

Oh, and Don, I believe Rob was referring to the island's ability to control it's BM :-D

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steve piragis,ely,minnesota — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:24:32 GMT

I've been in Illulisat and it could be far worse. Take the ferry up to Uummannaq; it's even more beautiful with a great little Danish hotel. I use Air Nunavut out of Iqualuit onBaffin Island to get there. I'm sure they'd come over with a twin engine plane tomorrow if you really want to rush home. First Air flies commercial from Iqualuit to Ottawa every day. good luck! if you get to Uummannaq I have some kayaks there you can borrow. skol.

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Lynne Scott Rocky River,Ohio — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:40:17 GMT

I guess not having enough blueberries or yogurt is small potatoes at this pointin the charmed life here at home. Enjoy the cold,its soooo hot here in Rocky River.

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Dave — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:42:18 GMT

hahahahahahhaahah iwas stationed there in the airforce hahahahaa i hope you like the cold hahahha cause honey it gets so col willfreeze your ---- off, have fun, maybe the airforce can flyyou out of there, if now? seeyou in the spring hahahaa

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North Mankato, MN — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:54:17 GMT

As a child one of the places we lived was Laborador sort of a tropical version of Greenland, but there were no fleas either. Libya was a more unpleasant place to live because of them.

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John Doe, Seattle, Washington — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:01:57 GMT

Silly Tourists, Worried about yourselves. You have no idea what's really happening on Greenland. Dig deeper while you are there. There's a story of oil and gas recently discovered offshore in the Davis Strait, gold and platinum, diamond and ruby, the last piece of ice on a buring planet. An ethnic independence movement in conflict with a colonial government. Open your eyes...

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M Wilson, Nanaimo, BC — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:09:56 GMT

Good plan, NBC!
Now, if only we could trick the lawyers as well as the journalists...

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J.Judge,Phila.Pa. — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:38:00 GMT

I would trade Mucalucs anyday to enjoy and spend time with you there!

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Terry, Salt Lake City, Ut — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 08:04:37 GMT

Where do they keep the airplanes when they're not flying for 6 months? Is there more than one?

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Max,South Carolina — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:11:59 GMT

Maybe you should consult with the Amazing Race staff.I am shure they can give you some good ideas!

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jim yaich — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:29:16 GMT

i was at thule when the last of the peter kiewit
people wre leaving that was "fat freddy" i forgot what year that was. like the man said you if you can get to thule,you should be able to get a flight

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Charlotte Smith — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:03:22 GMT

I spent a full year in Greenland, Sonderstrom. I Loved it, the days and nights are beautiful, especially the nights because the air and sky is so clear. You will get use to the dark and in the spring is the best time.

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Eric, Bellingham, WA — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:33:58 GMT

Wow, stranded in Greenland, that's a tough one!

But I agree with Kyle, I'd try to get to Thule Air Force Base and see if the military can give you a lift home. They'll probably charge a little moola, but it's probably better than what a commercial airline charges! heh.

Norwegian Cruises goes between Greenland and Iceland, if you can get to Reykjavik, Iceland you can easily catch a flight back to the States.

Or, contact the Canadian Coast Guard or Air Force who go up that way regularly and see if they'll pick you up if you do a story on them? lol

Good luck!

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Rod Fayetteville, Ark — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:59:03 GMT

I've always heard it was called Greenland because the discoverer wanted to make it sound enticing to get more settlers to move there instead of Iceland which is closer to Europe.

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W. SHEDECK,NOCONA,TEXAS — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:34:01 GMT

POOR ANN! STUCK WITH ALL THOSE MEN AND NOWHERE TO GO.

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Sandy, CANADA — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:15:25 GMT

My husband works in Greenland at the Nalunaq Gold Mine with Procon Mining Group. They fly in and out of Greenland all the time through a private charter called Provincial Airlines. Maybe they can help you out. Head office contact info is: Procon Mining and Tunnelling Ltd. #108 - 4664 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5C 5T5 Phone:(604)291-8292
Miners are very resourceful people!

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Tony Cimaglia, Fort Pierce FL — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:16:54 GMT

Quit your whining!!!! It is this type of behavior that makes people across the globe laugh at Americans and think we are a bunch of fools. You got yourselves into this mess now get yourselves out of it and try to do it with some pride and dignity. Success in life depends on how well you handle Plan B and reading some of these threads there seems like there are alot of Plan B's available so pick one and go home and stop wasting our time trying to make us feel sorry for you.

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Ron Liebscher, Ambler, PA — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:02:35 GMT

I spent 4 months in Greenland. We played touch football while the snow came off the ice cap on July 4th.

Hopefully you will be home before you experieince a phase 3 storm with 120 mile per hour winds coming off the ice cap. It took me an extra week to get home since the storms prevent planes from flying in to pick us up. Say hello to the giant artic hares up there for me. When the sun starts to disappear that when you start to get concerned. Hope to see you home soon!

Ron Liebscher, Ambler, PA

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Mark Hawkins, Palm Springs, Cal — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:42:07 GMT

I found a way out for your grew, broadcast a special report that a new oil field has been found there that will produce 10 million barrels a day, watch how fast the our goverment gets there, trust me you'll be home for lunch!

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John Washington DC — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:02:57 GMT

Give me a break...Are you guy's really that bored?? This country is doomed... Freakin media dorks.

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Stan, Vista CA — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:24:57 GMT

If NBC can't afford to hire a private plane for its crew to get home, I'd consider finding a new employer! And, if I were a stock holder of NBC, I'd SELL!!! As obviously NBC must be about ready to go bankrupt. This has got to be the biggest joke of a story I've ever read.

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Eddie Crook .Suffolk UK — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:39:46 GMT

Just jump up and down and flap your arms about a bit and then you might not feel so terribly cold.

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paul — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:14:10 GMT

Let’s be professional, find something to do! Turn a weakness into strength! Don’t walk around BALD and feel sorry for yourselves, shave your head and look like a sex symbol! Good photojournalists, as I am sure you people are, will find a story and document it. Whether you admit it or not you do represent the American ideals, freedom of expression being one of them. I would say to you “open your eyes and look around you”, the story is out there, find it, show it, express your selves like only Americans can! Be safe and happy hunting!

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Brooke Johnson, Rocky River, OH — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:36:45 GMT

ohh too bad you're not home. We've been wakeboarding all day, it's beautiful! Send me a postcard from the glacier :)

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Adam, Aasiaat. Greenland — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:26:43 GMT

Hi there every one
the strike has ended. and those who were supposed to fly to baltimore will or have already travel home throug either Copenhagen, Denmark or Keflavik,Iceland.
www.northgreenland.com