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Sports Headlines
Gordon keeping options open
Craig Gordon claims there is a possibility that he will pen a new deal at Sunderland, but is keeping his open options after becoming a free agent.

Eredivisie play-off round-up
Vitesse Arnhem appear to be on course for a place in the Europa League, while Willem II are edging towards an immediate return to the Eredivisie.

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HMS Dauntless taken by Brian Burnell

Quinta Do Lago National News: HMS Dauntless Setting Sail To The Falklands

Friday April 6th 2012
One of the UK's largest and most powerful air defence destroyers,  HMS Dauntless, has set sail for the Falkland Islands.
 
The MoD says it is a “pre-planned and routine six month deployment in the South Atlantic.”
 
However, it comes days after the 30th anniversary of the start of the war.
 
The decision to send the ship has already prompted an official complaint by Argentina to the UN about the UK's “militarization” in the South Atlantic.
 
The HMS Dauntless, which is a Type 45 Destroyer, sailed from Portsmouth and was seen off by crowds of flag-waving well-wishers.
 
It will relieve HMS Montrose and carry out operations off the coast of west Africa and the wider south atlantic, with planned...

Have A Happy Easter!

Saturday April 7th 2012
Wishing you all a happy easter from The Onlines Team!May your belly be chocolate filled by all the eggs, we know ours will be!
Facebook Buys Instagram

Facebook Buys Instagram And Its Employees For $1 Billion(629m)

Tuesday April 10th 2012
Facebook has recently shown interest into taking over the photo sharing network Instagram and its employees; it is said that Facebook is paying approximately $1 billion (629m) for the takeover. Instagram is a free photo application that was founded in October 2010; and was originally only available as an app for iPhone but last week also became available as an app for Android. The application allows users to apply 17 different digital filters to a photo they take. The user is then given the option to upload/share the image on a variety of social networking sites. The app is a huge success, with more than a billion photos uploaded; and with around 30 million users uploading 5 million new pictures each day. Kevin Systrom a CEO at Instagram has...
Artificial heart kept Joe alive whilst he waited for his transplant

Quinta Do Lago National News: Artificial Heart Allows A Three-Year-Old To Survive 251 Days

Wednesday April 11th 2012
Three-year-old Joe Skerratt was kept alive by an artificial organ for 251 days whilst waiting for a donor heart; and has now undergone a successful heart transplant.   The toddler had been diagnosed with a dilated cardiomyopathy shortly after birth; this is a condition where the heart is enlarged and weakened. After being attached to a machine for 9 months about the size of a little chest fridge a donor heart was found for Joe. His was treated with medication at first, but his heart became weaker and stopped three times when he was taken quickly to Great Ormond Street Hospital; and when he arrived at the hospital, Joe was placed on a machine that took over his weakened lungs and heart. Shortly after it was discovered that the three-year-old...

Quinta Do Lago National News: Energy Companies to Guarantee Best Deals

Thursday April 12th 2012
Energy Companies are to be required to let customers know what the best deal available to them is, in a move which ministers say could save households up to £100 a year.
 
Firms will be obliged to inform a person of their most suitable tariff if they request it.
 
Deputy PM, Nick Clegg, announced the move saying that 7 out of 10 people have the wrong deal and are paying too much.
 
Labour have accused energy firms of “ripping people off” and said that there must be more competition in the market.
 
Environmental campaigners have not backed the initiative, classing it as “tinkering” and are calling for far-reaching changes to how energy is produced and consumed.
 
Increases between 15% and 18% where seen on...
Picture of a group of friends curtesy of marcos_bh

Quinta Do Lago National News: Do You Have Five Friends You Can Rely on?

Thursday April 12th 2012
Due to a survey carried out it is said that the majority of people believe if in a crisis or need advice or help, they have five or less friends they can rely on. Even though people may have hundreds of friends listed on social networking sites.New research has alleged that around two-thirds of people said they have a group of five friends or less; and about half said they have one in ten of their true friends on social networking websites such as Facebook. Furthermore it is said that six out of ten people have less than a fifth of their friends online; who they can rely on, or they could ask for advice or support in difficult times.   “Every successful person needs people backing them and behind them to push them forward.” stated...

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Quinta Do Lago Alert -Jequirity bean bracelets

Thursday April 5th 2012
We have received an alert regarding the sale of the following bracelets that have been on sale at EdenProject in Cornwall and another 36 retailers across...
File photo of Whitney Houston in courtesy of asterix611

Quinta Do Lago National News: Coroner's Report On Whitney Houston's Death

Thursday April 5th 2012
On Wednesday the 4th of April 2012, the coroner's report was released; investigating the death of Whitney Houston. It is said that the singer was...

Quinta Do Lago National News: Shrewsbury Pickets Campaign

Thursday April 5th 2012
A campaign group has gone to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) to help clear the name of TV actor Ricky Tomlinson and 23 others of picketing...

Quinta Do Lago National News: Airline Gridlocks Expected

Wednesday April 4th 2012
Airlines have issued out warnings to the home secretary, stating that Britain "risks gridlocks" at airports over the Easter break, due to staff shortages.
The...

Quinta Do Lago National News: Petrol Station Owners To Have Talks

Wednesday April 4th 2012
The chairman of the body which represents 5,000 petrol stations has called for urgent talks with ministers amid signs of a fuel shortage sparked by panic...

Quinta Do Lago National News: Government Plans to Monitor Calls, Emails and Texts

Tuesday April 3rd 2012
Plans for the government to be able to monitor calls, emails, texts and website visits for everyone in the UK has been criticised by civil liberties groups.
Internet...
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Quinta Do Lago Features, Competitions & Videos

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Featured Competition: Win a Signed Preston North End Shirt!

Wednesday April 25th 2012
Brite-matmousemat are running a superb competition!All you need to do is like their Facebook page, which can be found here, for a chance to win a Preston...
Lionel Richie - Hello

Featured Music Video: Lionel Richie - Hello

Tuesday February 14th 2012
Music Video Of The Week (For Valentines Day)
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Wednesday February 1st 2012
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Tuesday January 31st 2012
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Game Of Thrones Series 2

Featured TV: Game Of Thrones

Sunday January 22nd 2012
Winter Is Coming..... 

Quinta Do Lago Sport

Federer and Nadal through in Rome

Federer and Nadal through in Rome

Thursday May 17th 2012
Roger Federer beats Carlos Berlocq to reach the third round of the Rome Masters, where he is joined by Rafael Nadal.
Carroll in England Euro squad

Carroll in England Euro squad

Wednesday May 16th 2012
Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is in England's 23-man squad for Euro 2012, but Rio Ferdinand is out.
Ulster hoping O'Driscoll is fit

Ulster hoping O'Driscoll is fit

Wednesday May 16th 2012
Ulster are hoping Brian O'Driscoll will be able to play in the Heineken Cup final despite having minor knee surgery.
Cahill and Luiz boost for Chelsea

Cahill and Luiz boost for Chelsea

Wednesday May 16th 2012
David Luiz and Gary Cahill give Chelsea a fitness boost ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
Van Persie to hold Arsenal talks

Van Persie to hold Arsenal talks

Tuesday May 15th 2012
Striker Robin van Persie will open talks to determine his Arsenal future at manager Arsene Wenger's house on Wednesday.
Tevez parades 'RIP Fergie' sign

Tevez parades 'RIP Fergie' sign

Tuesday May 15th 2012
Manchester City apologise after striker Carlos Tevez is pictured with a sign saying [quot]RIP Fergie[quot] during his side's title parade.

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VIDEO: Spain's Queen cancels Jubilee visit

VIDEO: Spain's Queen cancels Jubilee visit

Thursday May 17th 2012
Queen Sofia of Spain has cancelled a visit to the UK to mark Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee because of disputes over Gibraltar.
VIDEO: Soyuz spaceship docks at ISS

VIDEO: Soyuz spaceship docks at ISS

Thursday May 17th 2012
A Soyuz spacecraft has successfully docked with the International Space Station.
VIDEO: Icelandic artist celebrates Jubilee

VIDEO: Icelandic artist celebrates Jubilee

Thursday May 17th 2012
A new stained-glass window commissioned to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee has been installed in Southwark Cathedral.
VIDEO: European Parliament

VIDEO: European Parliament

Thursday May 17th 2012
MEPs have welcomed a deal to cut mobile phone data roaming charges in Europe, during a debate in the European Parliament.
VIDEO: Adrenaline sports on dangerous volcano

VIDEO: Adrenaline sports on dangerous volcano

Thursday May 17th 2012
A team of speed flyers have become the world's first to successfully descend Italy's Mount Etna.
Stars shine on Cannes red carpet

Stars shine on Cannes red carpet

Thursday May 17th 2012
Famous faces join the stars of Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom at the opening night gala of this year's Cannes Film Festival.
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