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+ Show Spoiler +the crossing of the Delaware. After a series of crushing defeats in New York and New Jersey, and the capture of the second in command of the Continental Army, George Washington crosses the icy Delaware in a surprise attack in the dead of winter. In the first battle personally led by George Washington, the continental army gains their first tactical victory in the Revolutionary War. Although the battle is small, and the victory is against Hessian mercenaries, instead of British regulars, the victory increases the morale of the continental army and prevents what appeared to be an imminent collapse of the continental army and government. As a side note, this painting is historically inaccurate on a few counts worth mentioning. The crossing occurred between 11:00pm and 4:00am, not dawn as the painting depicts. Also, a more commonly noted flaw, George Washington would certainly not be standing up in a mere row boat during a stealth mission.
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On July 05 2012 00:10 Thylacine wrote:Show nested quote +On July 04 2012 05:05 Yurie wrote:On July 04 2012 04:48 Thylacine wrote: Are you using the image to symbolise the various species we have hunted to extinction? In the picture you see the last Tasmanian Tiger ever to be seen in the wild. And killed. After years and years of persecution, trapping, poisioning and slaughter of the innocent species this is the last victim in the wild. The most breath-taking part of the picture is that the person who is there next to the tiger is smiling, as if he achieved something when he in fact killed the last wild animal of the whole species. An incredibly unique species. It's breath takingly sad and frustrating to look at how cruel and wrong people can be... You shouldn't blame this guy he's probably just some poor farmer that needed money, you should rather blame the people who paid him, besides the species was extincted way before the last one died. But I agree that's sad...
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Pictures from war on Balkan 1990-1995. Serbs invaded Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia (ex Yugoslavian war), claming we can not seperate from Yugoslavia (them), we belong to them.
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+ Show Spoiler +"The caption read, “Mother had to choose death or daughters freedom.” As I read on I found out this girl is 11 years old, living in Syria, a country located just north east of Iraq and south of Turkey." "This girl, wounded in a conflict in her hometown, is covered in her own blood. Her face is beaten to where you can barely recognize her childish innocence." "Through the blood and pain, she is showing up the “V” for victory. She, even though beaten and broken, believes in the beautiful future and hope for her country and herself." source
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The view from inside Marine helicopter Yankee Papa 13, Vietnam, March 1965.
Marine Capt. Francis "Ike" Fenton ponders his fate and the fate of his men after being told that his company is nearly out of ammunition, Korea, 1950.
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Thank you for the captions StealthBlue
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On April 05 2011 04:42 HaN- wrote:+ Show Spoiler +To Boddah
Speaking from the tongue of an experienced simpleton who obviously would rather be an emasculated, infantile complain-ee. This note should be pretty easy to understand. All the warnings from the punk rock 101 courses over the years, since my first introduction to the, shall we say, ethics involved with independence and the embracement of your community has proven to be very true. I haven't felt the excitement of listening to as well as creating music along with reading and writing for too many years now. I feel guilty beyond words about these things. For example when we're backstage and the lights go out and the manic roar of the crowd begins, it doesn't affect me the way in which it did for Freddy Mercury, who seemed to love, relish in the love and adoration from the crowd, which is something I totally admire and envy. The fact is, I can't fool you, any one of you. It simply isn't fair to you or me. The worst crime I can think of would be to rip people off by faking it and pretending as if I'm having 100% fun. Sometimes I feel as if I should have a punch-in time clock before I walk out on stage . I've tried everything within my power to appreciate it (and I do, God believe me I do, but it's not enough). I appreciate the fact that I and we have affected and entertained a lot of people. I must be one of those narcissists who only appreciate things when they're gone. I'm too sensitive. I need to be slightly numb in order to regain the enthusiasm I once had as a child. On our last 3 tours, I've had a much better appreciation for all the people I've known personally and as fans of our music, but I still can't get over the frustration, the guilt and empathy I have for everyone. There's good in all of us and I think I simply love people too much, so much that it makes me feel too fucking sad. The sad little sensitive, unappreciative, Pisces, Jesus man. Why don't you just enjoy it? I don't know! I have a goddess of a wife who sweats ambition and empathy and a daughter who reminds me too much of what I used to be, full of love and joy, kissing every person she meets because everyone is good and will do her no harm. And that terrifies me to the point where I can barely function. I can't stand the thought of Frances becoming the miserable, self-destructive, death rocker that I've become. I have it good, very good, and I'm grateful, but since the age of seven, I've become hateful towards all humans in general. Only because it seems so easy for people to get along and have empathy. Only because I love and feel sorry for people too much I guess. Thank you all from the pit of my burning, nauseous stomach for your letters and concern during the past years. I'm too much of an erratic, moody, baby! I don't have the passion anymore, and so remember, it's better to burn out then to fade away. Peace, Love, Empathy
Kurt Cobain
Frances and Courtney, I'll be at your altar. Please keep going Courtney, for Frances. For her life, which will be so much happier without me.
I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU!
Well judging from my nickname... Thanks a lot for this picture bro, it is a very a sad one, but it reminded me of all those happy days a long long time ago when all I used to do was listen to Nirvana every day. Peace & love.
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On August 18 2012 09:11 Probe1 wrote: Thank you for the captions StealthBlue
Yeah StealthBlue, please keep captioning your pics. As someone very interested in WW I+II and cold war history and first of all the stories behind it, they seemed a bit random at times. That maybe some lacking knowledge of mine, still a lot of great pictures! Keep posting please.
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Times Square while watching a live broadcast of the NASA Mission Control center, as the planetary rover "Curiosity" successfully lands on Mars, in New York, on August 6, 2012.
Soldiers of the 55th Armored Infantry Battalion and tank of the 22nd Tank Battalion, move through smoke filled street. Wernberg, Germany.
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J. Robert Oppenheimer overlooking the assembly of "The Gadget"
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On April 30 2012 02:49 Tipany wrote:Anyone know what trees these are?
This is a stand of Boab trees, it is probably in India. I spent some time in the mountains recently and seeing these great trees reminded me of what the world can feel like before someone cuts it all away. Thanks for posting this picture.
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On September 08 2012 11:06 TNK wrote: My god. Is that red stuff... person or sparks? Jesus christ.
And can you confirm the validity of those pictures? The three with the tank shot look kind of photoshopped. Everyone is in the exact same position all three.
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On September 09 2012 00:22 CyDe wrote:Show nested quote +On September 08 2012 11:06 TNK wrote:A few milliseconds after the tank shell hit the man My god. Is that red stuff... person or sparks? Jesus christ. And can you confirm the validity of those pictures? The three with the tank shot look kind of photoshopped. Everyone is in the exact same position all three.
For validity http://www.globalpost.com/photo-galleries/planet-pic/5718451/life-and-death-aleppo-photos They are in the same position because that blast goes through the wall and passes them in only a few hundredths a second meaning their bodies did not have time to be affected by the blast before it was over. The red stuff on the guys arm and torso appears to be the remains of his shirt. His shirt was red and it looks like it was torn apart in the blast and most of the damage to his body would be in the front.
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On September 08 2012 11:06 TNK wrote: This picture probably will win "whatever award is awarded for photography and journalism". Also, it's quite disturbing as it shows the last milliseconds of some human beings :S. I have yet to see another picture that can outmatch this one. Still, very disturbing..
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I'll be honest. I'm more disturbed by how many people have said "This will win a Pulitzer Prize". Is that what comes to mind when you see the last moment of three mens lives?
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On September 09 2012 02:19 Probe1 wrote: I'll be honest. I'm more disturbed by how many people have said "This will win a Pulitzer Prize". Is that what comes to mind when you see the last moment of three mens lives?
Somewhat off-topic discussion:
+ Show Spoiler +Pretty much. There's so much death around the world on the news that we're desensitised to it to be honest. Truth be told it's very hard to have an ounce of care for these men's lives, and 'unfortunately' I found the pictures to be interesting more than heartbreaking. I mean, think of it this way - why are you playing a computer game or hanging out on the game's forum when you could be doing charity or voluntary work? Same principle.
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On September 09 2012 02:19 Probe1 wrote: I'll be honest. I'm more disturbed by how many people have said "This will win a Pulitzer Prize". Is that what comes to mind when you see the last moment of three mens lives?
Valid point, but I think you have to prioritize the context of this thread.
It's a very powerful set of images. Imo there are far more meaningful images in this thread. However we can't really all sit here and sift through 80 pages of (insert adjectives about humanity here) and express our sorrow for every victim in here.
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