shere khan
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10-30-2012 09:13 PM |
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BandwagonJumper
First name Greatest, Last name Ever
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RE: what hurricane?
Very nice.
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10-30-2012 09:26 PM |
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fishman6581
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RE: what hurricane?
Fake.
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10-30-2012 09:37 PM |
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memphis88
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RE: what hurricane?
Yup one of many pictures falsely attributed to Sandy. Still a great picture, though.
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10-30-2012 09:38 PM |
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MemTigerFan
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RE: what hurricane?
(10-30-2012 09:37 PM)fishman6581 Wrote: Fake.
not fake, just from the wrong time
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10-30-2012 09:42 PM |
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U of M/ND fan
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RE: what hurricane?
Old Gaurd is on duty.
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10-30-2012 09:47 PM |
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Tanyaskees
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RE: what hurricane?
There are about 5 or 6 going around on Facebook. Why would people do that...too much time on their hands I guess.
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10-30-2012 09:53 PM |
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NTMB
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RE: what hurricane?
(10-30-2012 09:53 PM)Tanyaskees Wrote: There are about 5 or 6 going around on Facebook. Why would people do that...too much time on their hands I guess.
The same reason people pass along obviously fake stories in emails. Sounds good, too stupid to think for a second, and out of touch with reality.
Don't believe me? "Blue Waffle Disease"
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10-30-2012 10:12 PM |
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BandwagonJumper
First name Greatest, Last name Ever
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RE: what hurricane?
(10-30-2012 10:12 PM)NTMB Wrote: (10-30-2012 09:53 PM)Tanyaskees Wrote: There are about 5 or 6 going around on Facebook. Why would people do that...too much time on their hands I guess.
The same reason people pass along obviously fake stories in emails. Sounds good, too stupid to think for a second, and out of touch with reality.
Don't believe me? "Blue Waffle Disease"
Oh no you didn't.....
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10-30-2012 10:20 PM |
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NTMB
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RE: what hurricane?
(10-30-2012 10:20 PM)BandwagonJumper Wrote: (10-30-2012 10:12 PM)NTMB Wrote: (10-30-2012 09:53 PM)Tanyaskees Wrote: There are about 5 or 6 going around on Facebook. Why would people do that...too much time on their hands I guess.
The same reason people pass along obviously fake stories in emails. Sounds good, too stupid to think for a second, and out of touch with reality.
Don't believe me? "Blue Waffle Disease"
Oh no you didn't.....
Some poor fool is gonna do a google image search with the safe filter off. You know they will.
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10-30-2012 10:21 PM |
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SayWhat?
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RE: what hurricane?
TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER
Interesting facts about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Sentinels of the Third United States Infantry Regiment "Old Guard"
Q: How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why?
A: 21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
Q: How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why?
A: 21 seconds, for the same reason as answer number 1.
Q: Why are his gloves wet?
A: His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle.
Q: Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time, and if not, why not?
A: No, he carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.
Q: How often are the guards changed?
A: Guards are changed every thirty minutes, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.
Q: What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?
A: For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be between 5' 10" and 6' 2" tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30".
Other requirements of the Guard:
They must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES. They cannot swear in public FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES and cannot disgrace the uniform {fighting} or the tomb in any way.
After TWO YEARS, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only 400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin.
The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt. There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror.
The first SIX MONTHS of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor watch TV. All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe E. Lewis {the boxer} and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy, {the most decorated soldier of WWII} of Hollywood fame. Every guard spends FIVE HOURS A DAY getting his uniforms ready for guard duty.
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10-30-2012 11:04 PM |
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Tiger USA
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RE: what hurricane?
Pictures might be old but they were there on duty.
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10-30-2012 11:11 PM |
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NTMB
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RE: what hurricane?
(10-30-2012 11:11 PM)Tiger USA Wrote: Pictures might be old but they were there on duty.
Only about a month old.
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10-31-2012 12:29 AM |
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99Tiger
I got tiger blood, man.
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RE: what hurricane?
(10-30-2012 11:11 PM)Tiger USA Wrote: Pictures might be old but they were there on duty.
They were, but the pictures from Sandy weren't as dramatic, so someone snagged on old one.
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10-31-2012 12:52 AM |
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fishman6581
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RE: what hurricane?
(10-30-2012 09:42 PM)MemTigerFan Wrote: (10-30-2012 09:37 PM)fishman6581 Wrote: Fake.
not fake, just from the wrong time
This picture is being attributed to Hurricane Sandy. AKA fake.
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10-31-2012 04:28 AM |
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MemphisTiger15
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RE: what hurricane?
no mention of the bayonettes? I thought those things were old, outdated, and no longer in use.
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10-31-2012 08:38 AM |
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MemTigerFan
The People's Photographer
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RE: what hurricane?
(10-31-2012 04:28 AM)fishman6581 Wrote: (10-30-2012 09:42 PM)MemTigerFan Wrote: (10-30-2012 09:37 PM)fishman6581 Wrote: Fake.
not fake, just from the wrong time
This picture is being attributed to Hurricane Sandy. AKA fake.
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10-31-2012 08:46 AM |
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cbhstiger
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RE: what hurricane?
(10-30-2012 10:12 PM)NTMB Wrote: (10-30-2012 09:53 PM)Tanyaskees Wrote: There are about 5 or 6 going around on Facebook. Why would people do that...too much time on their hands I guess.
The same reason people pass along obviously fake stories in emails. Sounds good, too stupid to think for a second, and out of touch with reality.
Don't believe me? "Blue Waffle Disease"
I just checked google.
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10-31-2012 08:55 AM |
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