Peep inside the deserted QE2 ... and fear for the future of this classic liner - Mirror.co.uk (blog)

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Peep inside the deserted QE2 ... and fear for the future of this classic liner Mirror.co.uk (blog) The news seems to make it all the more unlikely that the Cunard liner QE2, sitting forlornly about five miles away in Dubai's Port Rashid, will ever be converted into the luxury hotel promised when it was bought by Dubai World in 2008 for . . . wait ... and more »

Wednesday: What's A Fed To Do? - Seeking Alpha

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Wednesday: What's A Fed To Do? Seeking Alpha I was one of a handful of people who explained in great detail why QE2 would fail to revive the economy, but we continue to see faith and mythology surrounding the Fed's new campaign efforts. I won't rehash these arguments today. The bottom line is, ... and more »

Mary, queen of the seas - Scarborough Today

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Mary, queen of the seas Scarborough Today Sir Jim has been on all three ships that have sailed past Scarborough – the QE2, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth. In 2007 he was taken out to sea by a local fishing vessel and winched aboard the QE2 to join the ship on its 40th birthday tour round ... and more »

Fall Preview - Horse Racing Nation

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Fall Preview Horse Racing Nation It won't be the last time the fillies meet, as they both also have the QE2 Challenge cup on their dance cards for October. - Blind Luck vs Havre de Grace - We may not have to wait until Breeders' Cup Friday to see these two fillies duke it out for a ... and more »

Cunard Line Flagship Queen Mary 2 Calls to Cobh - Afloat

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Cunard Line Flagship Queen Mary 2 Calls to Cobh Afloat Her predecessor Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) was sold several years to Dubai interests. The current liner (QM2) can carry 2620 passengers and a crew of over 1200 on a vessel that is the also the longest, tallest and widest of any passenger liner built. ... and more »

Do or Do Not. There is No Try. - Wall Street Pit

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Do or Do Not. There is No Try. Wall Street Pit Let's consider QE2 as a nudge of the steering wheel. Did it work? Almost all the indicators suggest it did, indeed both Keynesians and monetarists were proclaiming it a (very limited) success in early 2010. Relative to the non-QE2 situation, ...

Cruise Ship Horn Battle (Queen Elizabeth vs Aida Blu)

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Epic horn battle between the Cunard Queen Elizabeth and the Aida Blu cruise ships coming out of the port of Geiranger, Norway. GUESS WHO WINS ...

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Biggest, best: amazing cruise ships - Taranaki Daily News

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Biggest, best: amazing cruise ships Taranaki Daily News It narrowly beat the QE2's final voyage, another record breaker, which sold out in 36 minutes in June 2007. First ship with a non-human godmother: Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, the world's biggest cruise ship, has a unique godmother in the 3-D ... and more »

Biggest, best: amazing cruise ships - Stuff.co.nz

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Biggest, best: amazing cruise ships Stuff.co.nz It narrowly beat the QE2's final voyage, another record breaker, which sold out in 36 minutes in June 2007. First ship with a non-human godmother: Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, the world's biggest cruise ship, has a unique godmother in the 3-D ... and more »

Manly fans can't be expected to travel - Ninemsn

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Manly fans can't be expected to travel Ninemsn They could have played at QE2, but no they are the Broncos. Imagine if their game was taken away from them, the press would have been all over it roasting NSW for being unfair. Melbourne, well they have played at AAMI 11 times this year, unfair, ... and more »

MV Queen Elizabeth Sails Into Cobh, Ireland - Irish Weather Online

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MV Queen Elizabeth Sails Into Cobh, Ireland Irish Weather Online ... the same year the QE2 was retired from the Cunard Fleet. He was subsequently appointed the first Master of the Queen Elizabeth in 2009. Meanwhike, the Queen Mary 2 is due in Cobh next Wed 14th at 8pm. The liner will depart at 5pm. ... and more »

MV Queen Elizabeth Makes Maiden Call to the Port of Cork - Afloat

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MV Queen Elizabeth Makes Maiden Call to the Port of Cork Afloat Captain Wells has already served a long and distinguished career in the Merchant Navy and following many years in command, was in 2008 appointed Master of the Queen Mary 2, the same year the QE2 was retired from the Cunard Fleet. ... and more »

Indian River residents recall learning of the 9/11 attacks - TCPalm

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Indian River residents recall learning of the 9/11 attacks TCPalm World Trade Center. We were aboard the QE2 cruise ship attending a "floating" industry conference. The ship was about 50 miles south of Manhattan in the Atlantic Ocean when we were told by the captain that the first plane had hit the north tower. ... and more »

New Cunard Queen Elizabeth reigns over Liverpool (GALLERY) - Liverpool Echo

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New Cunard Queen Elizabeth reigns over Liverpool (GALLERY) Liverpool Echo Queen Elizabeth has replaced the much-loved QE2, whose 1990 visit initially revived the company's Liverpool connection for the 150th anniversary of Cunard. To the chagrin of Merseysiders, the line had left its palatial Cunard Building headquarters at ... and more »

Tea for Two: Looking back at lessons learned - Seacoastonline.com

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Tea for Two: Looking back at lessons learned Seacoastonline.com My favorite after-story though was the time my column on Norman Phillips came out and he was aboard the QE2 and read it to everyone at his dining table. I have frequently reported on a permanent loss of a way of life that I feel is important for us to ...