Wind in the sails of Brits
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Was this slim man in short pants the reincarnation of Sir Francis Drake, the combative 16th-century limey who sank the Spanish Armada?
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Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England have been hit by fierce storms, with winds up to 124mph. Have you been affected?
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The Quincy Patriot  BALLOONS  We were witness to a scene a few days since which should serve as a caution to our young ladies, who venture abroad in windy weather, dressed in the extreme of the present fashion.
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By D'Alto, Nick  In the hands of climatologists and historians, centuries-old ships' logs are revealing past-and maybe future-weather. "...9 o'clock, gale still increasing...  At 11, a perfect hurricane of wind and rain...1/2 past 11, main topmast blown over side...ship labouring...
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Temperatures during the summer and autumn set several records for Britain, according to new data.
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Life is but a dream for a growing number of rowers whose boats are slicing through the waters off the South Shore this autumn.
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A fully loaded cup yacht hurtling through the ocean in a decent breeze is exhilarating, if not a little frightening. I&#39;m on Emirates Team New Zealand as 18th man for the last match of the day, against Italian challengers +39.
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Britain&#39;s Olympic success and gold medal tally gives the papers an excuse to wax lyrical on Sunday. Matthew Pinsent&#39;s fourth rowing gold and his team&#39;s success in the coxless four is the cause of many &quot;oar-some&quot; puns.
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Raf Simons put wind in his sails this morning at Jil Sander, sending out a beautiful, thoughtful collection that seemed to defy both gravity and convention.
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High winds have brought travel problems to parts of Britain and led to the death of at least one motorist.
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Science & environment: One of the first large cargo ships in 100 years to cross the Atlantic with the help of the wind due to set sail
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Big wind may be in big trouble. But small wind has never been so popular.
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If you are going to depend on a windmill, it's best to find a windy place to put it. Companies that can assess a location's wind potential are in demand, and they are pushing the technology to predict shifting breezes. By John Gartner.
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Forecasters say a 'vigorous' storm will bring gales and flooding to parts of England, Scotland and Wales.
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A user guide to Britain's new ruling class
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STRAFFAN, Ireland -- For three days through rainstorms and in howling winds, their sporting passion had been on display at the K Club, and now, to celebrate with glorious sunshine finally pouring down, Darren Clarke saluted thousands of cheering fans and held up what could be called ``a national trophy" in these parts.
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British tourists returning from the Caribbean after witnessing Hurricane Ivan's 150mph winds describe their ordeal.