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**haroldeye** · June 5th, 2012, 07:00 PM

The big lie is the one no one wants to admit to.

The world is over populated and the best thing we can do is control population growth. It's not a case of not being able to feed everyone, the world doesn't have the water for many more people.

**Jeff Vader** · June 5th, 2012, 07:36 PM

Christmas Truce and football in World War 1

A Christmas truce memorial was unveiled in Frelinghien, France, on 11 November 2008. Also on that day, at the spot where, on Christmas Day 1914, their regimental ancestors came out from their trenches to play football, men from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Welch Fusiliers played a football match with the German Battalion 371. The Germans won 2–1.

A bit mad that in the midst of all the carnage, that ordinary soldiers didn't hate the enemy enough not to have a temporary truce and a kick around.

**TCO95** · June 5th, 2012, 08:22 PM

On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger explodes because of a failed O-Ring. Millions of school children were watching the lift off because crew member Christa McAuliffe, was the first female teacher in space. This disaster halted the shuttle program for three years.

Investigations into the disaster showed that 3 of the 4 Personal Egress Air Packs had been used, indicating that at least 3 crew members had survived the initial explosion. It also revealed that Capt. Mike Smith had maintained his composure and valiantly attempted to use the Reaction Control System thrusters to fly the crew cabin. However, the systems were damaged beyond use and the crew cabin struck the ocean at over 200 mph with a force of 200g.

**rotobott** · June 5th, 2012, 08:38 PM

To me the most iconic photo was the girl burned by napalm, running and screaming towards the camera man. To me it brought home the true horror of war

Can't post it, rules is rules, but you've all seen it.

Thankfully she survived, and is now a symbol for peace.

**Sir Honkers** · June 5th, 2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by haroldeye

The big lie is the one no one wants to admit to.

The world is over populated and the best thing we can do is control population growth. It's not a case of not being able to feed everyone, the world doesn't have the water for many more people.

While I agree in broad terms, the problem is that people always think it should be someone else who needs to be curbed not them or theirs.

**Spielemannen** · June 5th, 2012, 09:59 PM

The most beautiful suicide

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On May Day, just after leaving her fiancé, 23-year-old Evelyn McHale wrote a note. 'He is much better off without me ... I wouldn't make a good wife for anybody,' ... Then she crossed it out. She went to the observation platform of the Empire State Building. Through the mist she gazed at the street, 86 floors below. Then she jumped. In her desperate determination she leaped clear of the setbacks and hit a United Nations limousine parked at the curb. Across the street photography student Robert Wiles heard an explosive crash. Just four minutes after Evelyn McHale's death Wiles got this picture of death's violence and its composure.

At 10:40 A. M., Patrolman John Morrissey of Traffic C, directing traffic at Thirty-fourth Street and Fifth Avenue, noticed a swirling white scarf floating down from the upper floors of the Empire State. A moment later he heard a crash that sounded like an explosion. He saw a crowd converge in Thirty-third Street.
Two hundred feet west of Fifth Avenue, Miss McHale's body landed atop the car. The impact stove in the metal roof and shattered the car's windows. The driver was in a near-by drug store, thereby escaping death or serious injury.
On the observation deck, Detective Frank Murray of the West Thirtieth Street station, found Miss McHale's gray cloth coat, her pocketbook with several dollars and the note, and a make-up kit filled with family pictures.

The serenity of McHale's body amidst the crumpled wreckage it caused is astounding. Years later, Andy Warhol appropriated Wiles' photography for a print called Suicide (Fallen Body)

**Jeff Vader** · June 6th, 2012, 09:06 PM

Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix set fire to his guitar live on stage for the first time when he was appearing at The Astoria in London, England. It was the first night of a 24-date tour with The Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens and Engelbert Humperdink. The Fender Stratocaster burned on stage by Hendrix sold for £280,000 at a 2008 London auction of rock memorabilia.

He had a very short career, just a couple of albums over 3 years, but that was long enough to create a legend.

**haroldeye** · June 6th, 2012, 09:31 PM

Loosegoose My wife and I have no children.

Our choice.

**keefriff** · June 6th, 2012, 11:19 PM

On the 68th Anniversary of D-Day, I thought a few pics of the event were appropriate. These are three of what has now become known as The Magnificent Eleven. These pics were taken on Omaha Beach by the greatly esteemed war photographer Robert Capa.

**Sir Honkers** · June 7th, 2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by haroldeye

Loosegoose My wife and I have no children.

Our choice.

Fair enough, but the reality is, not having children works as an individual choice, but for the race as a whole, it's not a realistic answer.

June 5th, 2012, 07:36 PM	#32
Jeff Vader Moderator (Retired) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cheam AKA the land of Cheese and Canals Posts: 6,352 Thanks: 156,898 Thanked 140,134 Times in 6,511 Posts	Christmas Truce and football in World War 1 A Christmas truce memorial was unveiled in Frelinghien, France, on 11 November 2008. Also on that day, at the spot where, on Christmas Day 1914, their regimental ancestors came out from their trenches to play football, men from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Welch Fusiliers played a football match with the German Battalion 371. The Germans won 2–1. A bit mad that in the midst of all the carnage, that ordinary soldiers didn't hate the enemy enough not to have a temporary truce and a kick around. __________________ Please read the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Model ID To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. :

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TCO95 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: This member is not allowed in your country. Posts: 5,176 Thanks: 47,615 Thanked 64,821 Times in 5,130 Posts	Space Shuttle Challenger On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger explodes because of a failed O-Ring. Millions of school children were watching the lift off because crew member Christa McAuliffe, was the first female teacher in space. This disaster halted the shuttle program for three years. Investigations into the disaster showed that 3 of the 4 Personal Egress Air Packs had been used, indicating that at least 3 crew members had survived the initial explosion. It also revealed that Capt. Mike Smith had maintained his composure and valiantly attempted to use the Reaction Control System thrusters to fly the crew cabin. However, the systems were damaged beyond use and the crew cabin struck the ocean at over 200 mph with a force of 200g. Last edited by TCO95; June 5th, 2012 at 08:24 PM.. Reason: Added a title.

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Jeff Vader Moderator (Retired) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cheam AKA the land of Cheese and Canals Posts: 6,352 Thanks: 156,898 Thanked 140,134 Times in 6,511 Posts	Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix set fire to his guitar live on stage for the first time when he was appearing at The Astoria in London, England. It was the first night of a 24-date tour with The Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens and Engelbert Humperdink. The Fender Stratocaster burned on stage by Hendrix sold for £280,000 at a 2008 London auction of rock memorabilia. He had a very short career, just a couple of albums over 3 years, but that was long enough to create a legend. __________________ Please read the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Model ID To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. :

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keefriff Torn and Frayed Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The 612 Posts: 7,025 Thanks: 79,793 Thanked 131,862 Times in 5,993 Posts	On the 68th Anniversary of D-Day, I thought a few pics of the event were appropriate. These are three of what has now become known as The Magnificent Eleven. These pics were taken on Omaha Beach by the greatly esteemed war photographer Robert Capa. __________________ You Can't Always Get What You Want But If You Follow To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. You Just Might Find You Get What You Need To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

June 5th, 2012, 07:00 PM	#31
haroldeye Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halfwitistan Posts: 5,744 Thanks: 114,194 Thanked 60,305 Times in 5,736 Posts	The big lie is the one no one wants to admit to. The world is over populated and the best thing we can do is control population growth. It's not a case of not being able to feed everyone, the world doesn't have the water for many more people.

June 5th, 2012, 08:38 PM	#34
rotobott Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 32,200 Thanks: 175,237 Thanked 636,829 Times in 31,521 Posts	To me the most iconic photo was the girl burned by napalm, running and screaming towards the camera man. To me it brought home the true horror of war Can't post it, rules is rules, but you've all seen it. Thankfully she survived, and is now a symbol for peace.

June 6th, 2012, 09:31 PM	#38
haroldeye Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halfwitistan Posts: 5,744 Thanks: 114,194 Thanked 60,305 Times in 5,736 Posts	Loosegoose My wife and I have no children. Our choice.