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- Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:06 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Tour Operators In Finland & Finnair Memories
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4827
RE: Tour Operators In Finland & Finnair Memories
Hi! Keih�smatkat hasn't existed in a long time. Most charters are indeed operated by Finnair but there's competition from Finland and from abroad. Other airlines are at least Air Finland, Britannia Nordic (TUI Group) and MyTravel (ex-Airtours). Finnair doesn't use <acronym title="Air Madagascar">M...
Jump to post- Sat Sep 13, 2003 5:04 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Need A Swede To Translate A Phrase On Wall Plaque
- Replies: 69
- Views: 11643
RE: Need A Swede To Translate A Phrase On Wall Pla
Someone great who Sweden had, was Anna Lindh ;'-(.
It just feels so horrible, i hope we won't get this type of political violence here in Finland too.
Alex
- Fri Aug 08, 2003 4:59 am
- Forum: Aviation Photography
- Topic: My JOB Bought Me A Canon!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2436
RE: My JOB Bought Me A Canon!
Janne,
The things the Russian guy sells are probably real,
what they probably lack is warranty and so on...
Alex
- Thu Jun 19, 2003 3:11 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Finland: What Is Going On
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2740
RE: Finland: What Is Going On
Not just a politician, but previous PM Lipponen.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3001812.stm is a good source.
- Mon May 19, 2003 9:43 pm
- Forum: Aviation Photography
- Topic: Getting Inside The Plane With An SLR
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5034
RE: Getting Inside The Plane With An SLR
Peter, the reason why a mobile interferes with the plane's systems is that it transmits a radio signal to the network enabling you to make and receive calls. Cameras generally don't (unless a remote control is used), so they should be allowed to be used. When BA777 and I flew Finnair last summer he ...
Jump to post- Thu Apr 17, 2003 2:13 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Teenagers And Cars ... What To Do?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 6550
- Wed Apr 02, 2003 1:30 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: War Make You Think Of Any Songs?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3634
RE: War Make You Think Of Any Songs?
John Lennon - Imagine
Donovan - Universal Soldier
Alex
- Sun Mar 30, 2003 7:22 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: The Decadent Western Way Of Life
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4185
RE: The Decadent Western Way Of Life
Costa Rica is rather developed when compared to it's neighbours. I did see that the abolition of the military in 1949 has bore fruit.
Alex
- Sat Mar 29, 2003 1:46 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: HEL-BOS Mileage Run Finnair/American Eagle
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6632
RE: HEL-BOS Mileage Run Finnair/American Eagle
Wonderful reports as usual!
HKG... Ouch! Remember to protect yourself from SARS.
Alex
- Wed Mar 19, 2003 6:20 am
- Forum: Aviation Photography
- Topic: Hilarious Caption......Sorta
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4625
RE: Hilarious Caption......Sorta
That caption doesn't fit my sense of humour at all...
I only am sad that lives were lost. RIP.
Alex
- Thu Mar 13, 2003 12:33 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Serbian Premier Djindjic Assassinated
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1259
RE: Serbian Premier Djindjic Assassinated
This is indeed a sad day. I hope they find another good leader. May Zoran Djindjic rest in peace.
Alex
- Fri Mar 07, 2003 8:32 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: GZM-MLA-VIE-MLA-GZM On Air Malta (R5/KM), Detailed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6429
RE: GZM-MLA-VIE-MLA-GZM On Air Malta (R5/KM), Detailed
Nice Report, I sincerely hope your mother gets better soon!
Alex
- Sat Mar 01, 2003 10:51 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Car Prices In Europe
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7242
RE: Car Prices In Europe
A third cheaper here in Finland? No way! The prices including tax are somewhat different... <acronym title="Aeromar (Mexico)">VW</acronym> Golf 1.4 Firstline 55kw Germany: 15,499.99€ Finland: 17,660€ Audi <acronym title="Southern Winds (Argentina)">A4</acronym> 2.0 Germany: 26,650€ Finland: 33,860€ ...
Jump to post- Sat Mar 01, 2003 8:01 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Fred Rogers, 1928-2003
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3179
- Sat Feb 22, 2003 5:59 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: HEL-FRA-PEK-FRA-HEL Lufthansa Y/C
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6560
- Mon Feb 10, 2003 3:38 am
- Forum: Aviation Photography
- Topic: Copyright Violation On Website
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2868
- Sun Feb 09, 2003 2:36 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: HEL-CPH-IAD-CPH-HEL SAS Economy
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6891
- Sun Feb 09, 2003 2:34 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Despite All Politics: I Still Like America!
- Replies: 63
- Views: 5339
RE: Despite All Politics: I Still Like America!
I completely agree with the header, America is still ok, and they also have helped Finland, which I am very grateful of! I've been to America twice, and enjoyed both times very much.
Best regards from Finland,
Alex
- Sun Feb 09, 2003 2:29 am
- Forum: Aviation Photography
- Topic: ATTN: This May Help If You Are Being Disturbed
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4257
ATTN: This May Help If You Are Being Disturbed
Looking thru rec.photo.equipment.35mm I found a PDF leaflet that has some very good information about one's rights as a photographer made by a lawyer. It can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm" target=_blank>http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm</a>. It might help you if you'r...
Jump to post- Sat Feb 08, 2003 5:38 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Why Do Some Many People Hate McDonald's?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 11023
RE: Why Do Some Many People Hate McDonald's?
http://www.mcspotlight.org provides some interesting information.
Alex
- Sat Feb 01, 2003 11:17 pm
- Forum: Aviation Photography
- Topic: Which ISO Is Best
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5137
- Wed Jan 15, 2003 4:56 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Words Can't Describe This
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4215
RE: Words Can't Describe This
That's so sick!
707cmf, I hope your nephew gets better soon!
Alex
- Thu Jan 09, 2003 2:27 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Islamic Terrorists Foiled In London Horror Attack
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2493
RE: Islamic Terrorists Foiled In London Horror Attack
Luckily these people were caught, I'm happy that the Metropolitan Police was able to arrest these bastards. In the same time, I feel sorry for the majority of muslims, who according to my understanding, are not supporting this crazyness. I think the world could be a much better place if no religions...
Jump to post- Thu Jan 09, 2003 2:16 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Should The Crew Of Flight 2051 Keep Their Jobs?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6965
RE: "Braking Was Reported Poor"
The phrase "Braking was reported poor" should explain the situation quite well...
Alex
- Thu Jan 09, 2003 2:12 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Comments On Finnair
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2223
RE: [email protected]
Finnair is going to receive a fifth MD-11 (reg. OH-LGE), bought from the 2nd hand-market soon, and according to their press releases they will replace them at the end of the decade. I would guess the Widebody Airbuses have a larger chance than the B777 due to commonality with the A320 Series. On the...
Jump to post- Thu Jan 09, 2003 2:07 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Comments On Finnair
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2223
RE: Comments On Finnair
Being a Finn, flying Finnair is rather inevitable for me, which, at times feels rather unfortunate, in terms of service, that is. The Domestics, in my opinion have the worst service and the less friendly (cabin) crew. The Scheduled Intra-Europe Flights are ok. The food is ok and the service is more ...
Jump to post- Mon Jan 06, 2003 8:41 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: 2 Explosions Hit Downtown Tel Aviv, Many Dead
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1945
RE: 2 Explosions Hit Downtown Tel Aviv, Many Dead
Why can't both stop disturbing each other and live together in peace?
Alex
- Mon Jan 06, 2003 6:24 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Sweden - A Democracy Falling Apart?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2702
RE: Sweden - A Democracy Falling Apart?
The media in Finland seems rather thrilled with this subject, been reading somewhat more about it in the last few days... I read about a report made by the Swedish Government about Swedish City/Municipality Housing in a Finnish newspaper stating that 100 million SEK (around 10 million EUR/USD) was l...
Jump to post- Sun Jan 05, 2003 7:42 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Where Are You From?
- Replies: 90
- Views: 3433
- Sun Jan 05, 2003 9:49 am
- Forum: Aviation Photography
- Topic: Digital Camera Shops In NYC
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3898
RE: Digital Camera Shops In NYC
Ville, Technically you have to pay the fees. Personally I don't think you will be facing any interest though, don't count on it though. (For the record: I am not encouraging any kind of illegal activity) I've read from Finnish newsgroups that sometimes officers have wanted to see the receipts of the...
Jump to post- Sun Jan 05, 2003 3:03 am
- Forum: Aviation Photography
- Topic: Digital Camera Shops In NYC
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3898
RE: Digital Camera Shops In NYC
I've heard rumours about mostly ripoff stores advertising in Popular Photography so I'd suggest B&H too.
Alex
PS. Finnish Customs may want you to pay Customs Fees and VAT...
- Fri Jan 03, 2003 9:21 am
- Forum: Aviation Photography
- Topic: One Of Those Days ......
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3359
RE: One Of Those Days ......
You all lucky people with the warm weather! How does this sound? :P EFHK Helsinki METAR observed at: 2 Jan 23:50 UTC (30 minutes ago) Wind direction: from 10 deg Wind speed: 4 knots Visibility: More than 10 km Sky conditions: Few (1/8-2/8) at 200ft Temperature: -25 deg C, Dew point: -28 deg C Altime...
Jump to post- Fri Jan 03, 2003 8:30 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Dog Attacks
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1800
RE: Dog Attacks
There have been some fatal attacks in Finland too, our law requires to keep dogs leashed in all public places, except special fenced parks for dogs.
Luckily most Finns are very law-abiding.
Alex
- Mon Dec 30, 2002 3:00 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Need Some Assistance On Fan Removal From A BMW 528
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2467
RE: Need Some Assistance On Fan Removal From A BMW 528
Try visiting your local BMW dealer.
Alex
- Sun Dec 29, 2002 12:36 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Question Regarding Finnish Euro Coins
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1562
RE: Question Regarding Finnish Euro Coins
They did indeed mint some, which are now rarities.
They are very valuable as some packs of the, are sold for hundreds of Euros even in Finland.
I can only imagine how much one could earn of selling them somewhere in Central Europe...
Alex
- Sun Dec 29, 2002 12:33 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Hostage Taken At Stockholm Main Central
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1604
RE: Hostage Taken At Stockholm Main Central
Even Scandinavia is getting crazy. :'-( First, the Myyrmanni Shopping Mall in Finland. And now something happening in Sweden. Not to mention that there have been many (unconnected to each other) shootings in Finland in the past few days. Alex PS. Kolobokman, that news source states he speaks Russian.
Jump to post- Sun Dec 29, 2002 7:09 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Thailand And Singapore - AY/TG/PG/SQ
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5060
RE: Thailand And Singapore - AY/TG/PG/SQ
Yet another superb report from you!
Hey Luftaom, did you remember to put a one-star rating? 
Alex
- Fri Dec 27, 2002 4:25 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Off For Libya ...
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1865
- Wed Dec 25, 2002 10:48 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: My Brother Is Missing
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2400
- Sun Dec 15, 2002 8:17 pm
- Forum: Aviation Photography
- Topic: How Do You Get Your Pics From Film To Electronic?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6943
RE: How Do You Get Your Pics From Film To Electronic?
Hello, Y.A Kueh
What film did you use?
- Fri Dec 13, 2002 11:19 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Cell Phones + Driving = ....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2155
RE: Cell Phones + Driving = ....
VERY large problem here in Finland, as our cell phone percentage is one of the highest, if not the highest, in the world. Luckily, it's becoming illegal to talk without a hands-free as of Jan 1st.
Alex
- Fri Dec 13, 2002 11:15 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Joining The Canadian Army
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2507
RE: Joining The Canadian Army
I think you're lucky <b>NOT</b> being forced to national service. In Finland we have it, and most people choose the military. There is a Civilian Service alternative, but most Finns are so narrow-minded that they probably consider you a very bad person. Another thing is that Civilian Service takes 3...
Jump to post- Mon Dec 09, 2002 9:03 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Canadians! Need Your Help In An Assignment
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2360
Canadians! Need Your Help In An Assignment
I got an assignment to do a a small book about a subject of my choice, I chose Canada. Now I am out of ideas what to write about, so far I've managed to write about History, Small info about Nature, Sports, Literature, Music and Politics. I'm still planning to include a "quick facts" page and write ...
Jump to post- Mon Dec 09, 2002 8:46 am
- Forum: Aviation Photography
- Topic: BH Air And Their Policy Against Photographers.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3491
RE: BH Air And Their Policy Against Photographers.
How about including a line to all emails about the status of peoples' photos in the queue saying something like the following: "Please remember that if a profit-making company asks you to use your photograph you should always ask for a a reasonable fee." Some advice about Copyright violations etc. c...
Jump to post- Sun Dec 01, 2002 8:55 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: My Cousin... Attacked!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1950
- Sun Dec 01, 2002 8:54 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: My Cousin... Attacked!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1950
RE: My Cousin... Attacked!
Why oh why is there so much evil in this world? :'-(
My best wishes to your sister!
Alex
- Fri Nov 29, 2002 4:27 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: S-Korea Has Most Effective Education System.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4062
RE: S-Korea Has Most Effective Education System.
Well, well, so Finland seems to have the best!
Being a Finnish Lower Secondary School Student I can assure you that we learn other things than just to pass exams.
Alex who has too much schoolwork
- Fri Nov 29, 2002 4:24 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Kenya - Explosion/attacks ...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1550
RE: Kenya - Explosion/attacks ...
Oh no! Not again! <img src="/discussions/graphics/crying.gif" ALT="Crying"> My sympathies to the families and friends of the dead. Innocent civilians, no matter what ethnicity they are or what religion they belive in, should not be killed by anybody! Why can't the people of the world just get ...
Jump to post- Thu Nov 28, 2002 6:37 am
- Forum: Aviation Photography
- Topic: To Trust Or Not?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2786
RE: To Trust Or Not?
I read somewhere that Broadway Photo was a rip-off store. Judging by the price I'm afraid the other ones are rip-off's too. I'm not completely sure though... Anyway, my suggestion would be to stick with well known dealers such as B&H and Adorama.
Alex
- Mon Nov 25, 2002 6:19 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Test Your Knowledge About The World
- Replies: 67
- Views: 3178
RE: Test Your Knowledge About The World
20/20 
The US Government should give more money to education.
Alex