Alexander 0 Posted July 18, 2005 Well that really ewoks up my plans. [/Obligatory] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted July 18, 2005 hehe, i only posted that to see what kind of reply it got :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radioactive Isotope 29 Posted July 18, 2005 well, drat. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayingel 24 Posted July 19, 2005 *burns her secret stash in a london warehouse* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander 0 Posted July 28, 2005 IRA Ending Longtime 'Armed Campaign' BELFAST, Northern Ireland - The Irish Republican Army renounced violence as a political weapon Thursday and said it will resume disarmament, taking a dramatic step designed to revive Northern Ireland peace efforts after a 35-year conflict that killed and maimed thousands. British Prime Minister Tony Blair called the move "a step of unparalleled magnitude," while Prime Minister Bertie Ahern of Ireland said it heralded "the end of the IRA as a paramilitary organization." The White House also welcomed the announcement. "The leadership has formally ordered an end to the armed campaign," the IRA said in a major advance from its opened-ended truce in place since 1997. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chickenman 9 Posted July 28, 2005 Gah...was gonna make this into a major, thread, but you beat me to it. Anyways, I gotta say, good for the IRA. I've always agreed with their mission, but never have I agreed with their tactics. I think it's much better that they're trying to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake 53 Posted August 2, 2005 A plane crashed at the Toronto International airport (Pearson) about 15 minutes ago (4:45-ish). It was an AirFrance airbus coming in from Paris. I'm watching it live and the emergency vehicles are spraying it with foam. There were 200 people on board and I don't think they know if any survivors had made it. It was right beside one of Ontario's main highways, the 401. Just got updated...the pilot and copilot made it out and they're being debriefed now. I'll add more updates as they come in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake 53 Posted August 2, 2005 (edited) Okay...there were 291 passengers. Some of them made it out and were taken to area hospitals. About a minute ago, there was a large secondary explosion. An eye-witness watching from an office building across from the airport saw the primary explosion and said that the fire ball shot into the air about 200 feet before being engulfed in thick black smoke. Another said that the plane landed and was then hit by lightning and lost power. When that happened, the plane lost control of its brakes and all control. Please pray for the passengers still on board! Edited August 2, 2005 by Drake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake 53 Posted August 2, 2005 News report on crash Thank God that no one was killed! There were 24 injuries but nothing fatal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radioactive Isotope 29 Posted August 3, 2005 that's Divine intervention right there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GI_Admiral 2 Posted August 3, 2005 Or luck, or the force, or good piloting, or good emergency response :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ana 15 Posted August 3, 2005 Those people were very fortunate to make it out alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ender 8 Posted August 3, 2005 That lightning bolt looks like it hit right in front of the tail assembly, which on the A340 is where the grand majority of the electronic boards are. That's landing gear, most of the instruments, etc. So yes, they are very lucky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ana 15 Posted August 4, 2005 Young Boys w***dorf erection relief The title really caught my eye... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GI_Admiral 2 Posted August 4, 2005 ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what exactly were you looking for at the time love? :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake 53 Posted August 4, 2005 Yes...your motives seem questionable to me. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsl 7 Posted August 4, 2005 :lol: Who ever titled that story should be shot...and then hanged in public :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander 0 Posted August 5, 2005 And then the widow he leaves behind can be given several medals for humor in his honor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsl 7 Posted August 5, 2005 We'll throw an emancipation party for the widow ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radioactive Isotope 29 Posted August 5, 2005 *shakes head* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorSec 5 Posted August 5, 2005 that's Divine intervention right there. ← Or...ya know. A testament to emergency services, the staff on the plane, and the relative calm of the passengers. Jon Stewart did peice on it last night, and mocked the press for labelling it a "miracle". Nothing miraculous about people doing what they're told. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radioactive Isotope 29 Posted August 5, 2005 and yet usually when a plane crashes, regardless of the reason, people die. when you have an instance where everyone survives, it is a miracle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chickenman 9 Posted August 5, 2005 Everyone survived the great cofee spill of '99, but that wasn't particulary miraculous in my book. Though some did recieve extensive injuries due to the burning nature of the cofee involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radioactive Isotope 29 Posted August 5, 2005 psst! it's "coffee" :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
