Tuesday, 26 April 2011
How To Win A Veterans Affairs Claim
There are thousands of men and women who risk their lives everyday, just to ensure that their countrymen can live peacefully in the comfort of their homes. Sometimes, members of the US Armed Forces get seriously injured while on duty. These personnel even suffer from deadly diseases, health conditions, and so forth as a result of their service in the US Military. In order to safeguard the interests of these people, the US Government has devised a number of provisions under the Veterans Affairs (VA) benefit system. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs also happens to be the government's second largest department, right after the Department of Defense.
Monday, 25 April 2011
Holidays abode Pune,Maharashtra,india
After Mumbai, Pune has gained importance for academics, culture and the industrial power horse of the western state of Maharashtra. It has one of India''s oldest universities and its numerous colleges attract Indian and international students, the reason why it has also acquired the name "��Oxford of the East"��. But what is most appealing about Pune is its weather, the well - laid avenues and the relaxed ambience.
Historically SpeakingThe town of Pune or Punyenagari as it was called in its earliest avatar has a long history of different dynasties, warring armies, corrupt kings, legendary heroes and Machiavellian politician - rulers. It is believed that a little fortified town existed here some two thousand years ago before its strategic position on the trade routes between the kingdoms of the Deccan Plateau and the Arabian Sea brought it prosperity and prominence during the early Hindu period. The great Maratha leader Shivaji grew up in the city and made Pune the capital of the Maratha Empire he established in the 17th century. After Shivaji"��s death, his heirs could not hold his empire together and so their dynasty declined and power passed to the Peshwa, the first of a long line of professional administrators. Under the Peshwas, Pune acquired great political importance and became well known as a centre of learning and culture. Pune remained the seat of the Maratha fiefdom till the British ousted them in 1817 after the historic third battle of Panipat. The city"��s proximity to Bombay, then capital of the Bombay Presidency, its pleasant ambience and climate inspired the British to make it their summer headquarters in 1820. The British were quite determined to escape the pre-monsoon humidity, mosquitoes and monsoon flooding in Bombay. Over the years, Pune developed into a major industrial centre with defence, automobile and engineering giants and other factories and corporations making it their base. Contemporary Pune retains a measure of its old charm in pockets like the garrison areas and in old Pune city while the rest of the city has made the inevitable transition into a congested, crowded and polluted urban settlement.
ShoppingDepending on your taste and budget there''s lots of places you can go shopping. At the MG Road shopping centre you can find everything from clothes to shoes to accessories and also household items. If you''d rather go easy on your pockets then head to Tulsi Baug on Bajirao Road for great bargains
on clothes and shoes. Even Fashion Street is a great place to shop for clothes, shoes, fashion accessories and leather items at reasonable prices.
EventsGanesh Chaturthi is a ten-day festival that goes beyond the religious and was revived in the late 19th century by Bal Gangadhar Tilak as a showcase of Indian culture in an effort to rekindle national self-esteem. The festival is celebrated with many cultural and community activities and
culminates with the immersion of idols of the God Ganesh. The ten-day period also coincides with the Pune Festival of classical dance and music concerts, folk dances and a village festival including bullock cart races and wrestling.
Night OutPune is a gourmet"��s delight and a dieter"��s worst nightmare. Culinary specialities of a couple of dozen countries and regions reflect the cosmopolitan nature of its citizens. The city, its suburbs and outskirts are full of restaurants that serve the entire range of Indian cuisines, as well as Thai,
Chinese, Mexican, Swiss, German, Italian, French and American cuisine. Eating out in restaurants away from the hectic pace of the city has become very popular with Puneites; as a consequence, a string of restaurants has come up on the outskirts where one can dine in peace in the midst of sylvan surroundings. Within the city, different areas suit different tastes and budgets. The MG Road elite shopping centre has good restaurants that serve the best of Chinese, Indian and other international cuisines. Koregaon Park is home base for the Osho Commune and sees a lot of foreign visitors so if you"��re looking for Asian, European or organic/health food, that"��s the place to go. For South Indian, Mughlai, Rajasthani, Punjabi, Hyderabadi and the spicy street food "��chaat"�� try the Deccan Gymkhana and the Fergusson College Road and for the delights of a filling low cost Indian meal, try Jangli Maharaj Road! Pune has a moderate night life; visitors can choose from a number of bars, pubs and nightclubs that buzz with life as the country"��s best DJs play music till the wee hours of the morning. Sports bars, pool clubs and the archetypal Pune Carrom Board "��dens"�� are other great places to flex one"��s muscles, mental or otherwise or simply while away a few hours in the company of friends. Nightclubs often have special events like theme nights, fashion shows or rain dances and don"��t require even a temporary membership. For the culturally active, Pune always has some or the other program of classical Indian or western music or dance and shows of Marathi theatre at the Bal Gandharva Auditorium.
ActivitiesPanshet Dam about 12 kms from Pune has a great number of thrilling water sports. Kayaking, wind surfing, speed- boats and scooters are all available at the newly developed water sports complex.
SightsThe Aga Khan Palace is an impressive colonial style building. It is of national and historical relevance as the British confined Mahatma Gandhi at the Aga Khan palace under house arrest. The palace"��s salons and suites housed leaders of the Freedom Struggle and many an important meeting
was held here during the Quit India Movement in 1942. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is an enormous one- man collection of over 17,000 artifacts ranging from items of everyday use to antiques, ornamental doors, miniatures and jewellery. Housed in a traditional Marathi home, most interesting sections of the collection include utensils, betel-nut cutters, combs and other items used by Marathi women down the ages. Shaniwarwada is the erstwhile palace of the Peshwas, was built in 1736 and destroyed in a major fire in 1827. But the remains that include fortified outer walls; a lotus pond and a majestic Nagarkhana give a glimpse of past grandeur. Shinde''s Chhatri is considered one of the architectural highlights of Pune. A "��chattri"�� is a stone structure built over the cremation site of members of the royal family. This one serves as a memorial to the great Maratha warrior, Mahadaji Shinde. The interesting Tribal Museum showcases the culture of Maharashtra"��s tribal communities, such as the Marai, Waghdeo, Danteshwari and Bahiram. Saras Baug is a park that houses the famous Ganesh temple built by Madhavrao Peshwa. Set amidst rolling lawns and flowerbeds, Saras Baug is a favourite place for Puneites in the evenings. Lal Deval , the Jewish Synagogue is one of the few synagogues in Western India. David Sassoon built the red brick and trap stone building in the English-Gothic style it in 1867. The synagogue is rarely used as very few Jews are left in India but even from the outside it is an impressive landmark. For a quiet stroll away from the din and bustle of the city, the Empress Botanical Gardens or the Bund Gardens on the embankment across the Mutha-Mula is the perfect place. The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is India"��s premier institution with courses in all major branches of film making and counts amongst its alumni some of the finest professionals of the country. Pashan Lake is a beautiful lake, home to a variety of migratory and residential birds, 12 km north of the National Defence Academy. The NDA is India"��s premier Armed Forces training institution located on the outskirts of Pune at the banks of the Khadakvasla Lake. Once the centre of the powerful Maratha Empire established by Chattrapati Shivaji, Pune and its surrounding hills are dotted with fortifications and fortresses. Sinhagad is an awesome impenetrable fortress built on barren rock at a height of 1,290 m. The sheer cliffs made any assault on the fort futile but Tanaji Malusare, one of Shivaji"��s generals did the impossible - he scaled the sheer cliff walls with the help of an iguana or monitor lizard. In honour of his lion hearted general, Shivaji named the fort "��Sinhagad"��, the stronghold of the lion. The fortress is 25 km away from Pune and makes for a good day"��s outing. Lohaad and Visapur , 52 km away from Pune are majestic forts built by Shivaji in the 18th century. The forts stand sentinel atop an impressive hill separated by a one km-long ridge and are excellent sites for trekking.
How to get there by AirPune"��s airport at Lohegaon is 12 km from the main city centre. Daily flights connect it to Mumbai and Delhi as well as to other cities such as Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. Private cabs, auto rickshaws or city-airport shuttle buses will cover the distance from the airport to the city centre.
How to get there by RailPune is one of the most important rail junctions in the Central railways zone of Indian Railways. Plenty of trains connect it to major destinations in the south, north and west of the country by mail, express and superfast trains. The Deccan Queen and Shatabdi Express are fast commuter trains from/to
Mumbai, with travelling time of three-and-a-half hours approximately.
How to get there by BusMaharashtra state roadways buses and buses operated by private companies connect the different places in the state to Pune as well as destinations in the neighbouring states of Karnataka, Goa and Andhra Pradesh. Most people travelling to Pune from Mumbai, Nasik or Aurangabad prefer to do so
by road as the distance between Mumbai-Pune is 170 km, Nashik-Pune 209 km and Aurangabad-Pune is 230 km. The roads are well maintained with conveniently located motels and service stations enroute.
Best time to VisitBack in the good old days, Pune"��s climate was perfect with summers cool and pleasant and winters mildly cold but industrialisation, urbanisation and the reduction of tree cover have drastically changed the weather patterns. In a city where people didn"��t even use fans, summer temperatures average
between 26° "�" 40° Celsius and have been known to go as far up as 44° C in May. The summer months last from March to May and early June. The monsoon brings desperately needed rains that cool the city in the months of June, July, August and September with average rainfall around 70 cm. The winter months of late October, November, December and February are very pleasant with average temperatures hovering between 29°-10° Celsius. One can safely say that a visit to Pune would be most enjoyable from September to April. This way one avoids the hot summer months as well as the onslaught of the monsoons.
After Mumbai, Pune has gained importance for academics, culture and the industrial power horse of the western state of Maharashtra. It has one of India''s oldest universities and its numerous colleges attract Indian and international students, the reason why it has also acquired the name "��Oxford of the East"��. But what is most appealing about Pune is its weather, the well - laid avenues and the relaxed ambience.
Historically SpeakingThe town of Pune or Punyenagari as it was called in its earliest avatar has a long history of different dynasties, warring armies, corrupt kings, legendary heroes and Machiavellian politician - rulers. It is believed that a little fortified town existed here some two thousand years ago before its
strategic position on the trade routes between the kingdoms of the Deccan Plateau and the Arabian Sea brought it prosperity and prominence during the early Hindu period. The great Maratha leader Shivaji grew up in the city and made Pune the capital of the Maratha Empire he established in the 17th century. After Shivaji"��s death, his heirs could not hold his empire together and so their dynasty declined and power passed to the Peshwa, the first of a long line of professional administrators. Under the Peshwas, Pune acquired great political importance and became well known as a centre of learning and culture. Pune remained the seat of the Maratha fiefdom till the British ousted them in 1817 after the historic third battle of Panipat. The city"��s proximity to Bombay, then capital of the Bombay Presidency, its pleasant ambience and climate inspired the British to make it their summer headquarters in 1820. The British were quite determined to escape the pre-monsoon humidity, mosquitoes and monsoon flooding in Bombay. Over the years, Pune developed into a major industrial centre with defence, automobile and engineering giants and other factories and corporations making it their base. Contemporary Pune retains a measure of its old charm in pockets like the garrison areas and in old Pune city while the rest of the city has made the inevitable transition into a congested, crowded and polluted urban settlement.
ShoppingDepending on your taste and budget there''s lots of places you can go shopping. At the MG Road shopping centre you can find everything from clothes to shoes to accessories and also household items. If you''d rather go easy on your pockets then head to Tulsi Baug on Bajirao Road for great bargains
on clothes and shoes. Even Fashion Street is a great place to shop for clothes, shoes, fashion accessories and leather items at reasonable prices.
EventsGanesh Chaturthi is a ten-day festival that goes beyond the religious and was revived in the late 19th century by Bal Gangadhar Tilak as a showcase of Indian culture in an effort to rekindle national self-esteem. The festival is celebrated with many cultural and community activities and
culminates with the immersion of idols of the God Ganesh. The ten-day period also coincides with the Pune Festival of classical dance and music concerts, folk dances and a village festival including bullock cart races and wrestling.
Night OutPune is a gourmet"��s delight and a dieter"��s worst nightmare. Culinary specialities of a couple of dozen countries and regions reflect the cosmopolitan nature of its citizens. The city, its suburbs and outskirts are full of restaurants that serve the entire range of Indian cuisines, as well as Thai,
Chinese, Mexican, Swiss, German, Italian, French and American cuisine. Eating out in restaurants away from the hectic pace of the city has become very popular with Puneites; as a consequence, a string of restaurants has come up on the outskirts where one can dine in peace in the midst of sylvan surroundings. Within the city, different areas suit different tastes and budgets. The MG Road elite shopping centre has good restaurants that serve the best of Chinese, Indian and other international cuisines. Koregaon Park is home base for the Osho Commune and sees a lot of foreign visitors so if you"��re looking for Asian, European or organic/health food, that"��s the place to go. For South Indian, Mughlai, Rajasthani, Punjabi, Hyderabadi and the spicy street food "��chaat"�� try the Deccan Gymkhana and the Fergusson College Road and for the delights of a filling low cost Indian meal, try Jangli Maharaj Road! Pune has a moderate night life; visitors can choose from a number of bars, pubs and nightclubs that buzz with life as the country"��s best DJs play music till the wee hours of the morning. Sports bars, pool clubs and the archetypal Pune Carrom Board "��dens"�� are other great places to flex one"��s muscles, mental or otherwise or simply while away a few hours in the company of friends. Nightclubs often have special events like theme nights, fashion shows or rain dances and don"��t require even a temporary membership. For the culturally active, Pune always has some or the other program of classical Indian or western music or dance and shows of Marathi theatre at the Bal Gandharva Auditorium.
ActivitiesPanshet Dam about 12 kms from Pune has a great number of thrilling water sports. Kayaking, wind surfing, speed- boats and scooters are all available at the newly developed water sports complex.
SightsThe Aga Khan Palace is an impressive colonial style building. It is of national and historical relevance as the British confined Mahatma Gandhi at the Aga Khan palace under house arrest. The palace"��s salons and suites housed leaders of the Freedom Struggle and many an important meeting
was held here during the Quit India Movement in 1942. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is an enormous one- man collection of over 17,000 artifacts ranging from items of everyday use to antiques, ornamental doors, miniatures and jewellery. Housed in a traditional Marathi home, most interesting sections of the collection include utensils, betel-nut cutters, combs and other items used by Marathi women down the ages. Shaniwarwada is the erstwhile palace of the Peshwas, was built in 1736 and destroyed in a major fire in 1827. But the remains that include fortified outer walls; a lotus pond and a majestic Nagarkhana give a glimpse of past grandeur. Shinde''s Chhatri is considered one of the architectural highlights of Pune. A "��chattri"�� is a stone structure built over the cremation site of members of the royal family. This one serves as a memorial to the great Maratha warrior, Mahadaji Shinde. The interesting Tribal Museum showcases the culture of Maharashtra"��s tribal communities, such as the Marai, Waghdeo, Danteshwari and Bahiram. Saras Baug is a park that houses the famous Ganesh temple built by Madhavrao Peshwa. Set amidst rolling lawns and flowerbeds, Saras Baug is a favourite place for Puneites in the evenings. Lal Deval , the Jewish Synagogue is one of the few synagogues in Western India. David Sassoon built the red brick and trap stone building in the English-Gothic style it in 1867. The synagogue is rarely used as very few Jews are left in India but even from the outside it is an impressive landmark. For a quiet stroll away from the din and bustle of the city, the Empress Botanical Gardens or the Bund Gardens on the embankment across the Mutha-Mula is the perfect place. The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is India"��s premier institution with courses in all major branches of film making and counts amongst its alumni some of the finest professionals of the country. Pashan Lake is a beautiful lake, home to a variety of migratory and residential birds, 12 km north of the National Defence Academy. The NDA is India"��s premier Armed Forces training institution located on the outskirts of Pune at the banks of the Khadakvasla Lake. Once the centre of the powerful Maratha Empire established by Chattrapati Shivaji, Pune and its surrounding hills are dotted with fortifications and fortresses. Sinhagad is an awesome impenetrable fortress built on barren rock at a height of 1,290 m. The sheer cliffs made any assault on the fort futile but Tanaji Malusare, one of Shivaji"��s generals did the impossible - he scaled the sheer cliff walls with the help of an iguana o
Historically SpeakingThe town of Pune or Punyenagari as it was called in its earliest avatar has a long history of different dynasties, warring armies, corrupt kings, legendary heroes and Machiavellian politician - rulers. It is believed that a little fortified town existed here some two thousand years ago before its strategic position on the trade routes between the kingdoms of the Deccan Plateau and the Arabian Sea brought it prosperity and prominence during the early Hindu period. The great Maratha leader Shivaji grew up in the city and made Pune the capital of the Maratha Empire he established in the 17th century. After Shivaji"��s death, his heirs could not hold his empire together and so their dynasty declined and power passed to the Peshwa, the first of a long line of professional administrators. Under the Peshwas, Pune acquired great political importance and became well known as a centre of learning and culture. Pune remained the seat of the Maratha fiefdom till the British ousted them in 1817 after the historic third battle of Panipat. The city"��s proximity to Bombay, then capital of the Bombay Presidency, its pleasant ambience and climate inspired the British to make it their summer headquarters in 1820. The British were quite determined to escape the pre-monsoon humidity, mosquitoes and monsoon flooding in Bombay. Over the years, Pune developed into a major industrial centre with defence, automobile and engineering giants and other factories and corporations making it their base. Contemporary Pune retains a measure of its old charm in pockets like the garrison areas and in old Pune city while the rest of the city has made the inevitable transition into a congested, crowded and polluted urban settlement.
ShoppingDepending on your taste and budget there''s lots of places you can go shopping. At the MG Road shopping centre you can find everything from clothes to shoes to accessories and also household items. If you''d rather go easy on your pockets then head to Tulsi Baug on Bajirao Road for great bargains
on clothes and shoes. Even Fashion Street is a great place to shop for clothes, shoes, fashion accessories and leather items at reasonable prices.
EventsGanesh Chaturthi is a ten-day festival that goes beyond the religious and was revived in the late 19th century by Bal Gangadhar Tilak as a showcase of Indian culture in an effort to rekindle national self-esteem. The festival is celebrated with many cultural and community activities and
culminates with the immersion of idols of the God Ganesh. The ten-day period also coincides with the Pune Festival of classical dance and music concerts, folk dances and a village festival including bullock cart races and wrestling.
Night OutPune is a gourmet"��s delight and a dieter"��s worst nightmare. Culinary specialities of a couple of dozen countries and regions reflect the cosmopolitan nature of its citizens. The city, its suburbs and outskirts are full of restaurants that serve the entire range of Indian cuisines, as well as Thai,
Chinese, Mexican, Swiss, German, Italian, French and American cuisine. Eating out in restaurants away from the hectic pace of the city has become very popular with Puneites; as a consequence, a string of restaurants has come up on the outskirts where one can dine in peace in the midst of sylvan surroundings. Within the city, different areas suit different tastes and budgets. The MG Road elite shopping centre has good restaurants that serve the best of Chinese, Indian and other international cuisines. Koregaon Park is home base for the Osho Commune and sees a lot of foreign visitors so if you"��re looking for Asian, European or organic/health food, that"��s the place to go. For South Indian, Mughlai, Rajasthani, Punjabi, Hyderabadi and the spicy street food "��chaat"�� try the Deccan Gymkhana and the Fergusson College Road and for the delights of a filling low cost Indian meal, try Jangli Maharaj Road! Pune has a moderate night life; visitors can choose from a number of bars, pubs and nightclubs that buzz with life as the country"��s best DJs play music till the wee hours of the morning. Sports bars, pool clubs and the archetypal Pune Carrom Board "��dens"�� are other great places to flex one"��s muscles, mental or otherwise or simply while away a few hours in the company of friends. Nightclubs often have special events like theme nights, fashion shows or rain dances and don"��t require even a temporary membership. For the culturally active, Pune always has some or the other program of classical Indian or western music or dance and shows of Marathi theatre at the Bal Gandharva Auditorium.
ActivitiesPanshet Dam about 12 kms from Pune has a great number of thrilling water sports. Kayaking, wind surfing, speed- boats and scooters are all available at the newly developed water sports complex.
SightsThe Aga Khan Palace is an impressive colonial style building. It is of national and historical relevance as the British confined Mahatma Gandhi at the Aga Khan palace under house arrest. The palace"��s salons and suites housed leaders of the Freedom Struggle and many an important meeting
was held here during the Quit India Movement in 1942. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is an enormous one- man collection of over 17,000 artifacts ranging from items of everyday use to antiques, ornamental doors, miniatures and jewellery. Housed in a traditional Marathi home, most interesting sections of the collection include utensils, betel-nut cutters, combs and other items used by Marathi women down the ages. Shaniwarwada is the erstwhile palace of the Peshwas, was built in 1736 and destroyed in a major fire in 1827. But the remains that include fortified outer walls; a lotus pond and a majestic Nagarkhana give a glimpse of past grandeur. Shinde''s Chhatri is considered one of the architectural highlights of Pune. A "��chattri"�� is a stone structure built over the cremation site of members of the royal family. This one serves as a memorial to the great Maratha warrior, Mahadaji Shinde. The interesting Tribal Museum showcases the culture of Maharashtra"��s tribal communities, such as the Marai, Waghdeo, Danteshwari and Bahiram. Saras Baug is a park that houses the famous Ganesh temple built by Madhavrao Peshwa. Set amidst rolling lawns and flowerbeds, Saras Baug is a favourite place for Puneites in the evenings. Lal Deval , the Jewish Synagogue is one of the few synagogues in Western India. David Sassoon built the red brick and trap stone building in the English-Gothic style it in 1867. The synagogue is rarely used as very few Jews are left in India but even from the outside it is an impressive landmark. For a quiet stroll away from the din and bustle of the city, the Empress Botanical Gardens or the Bund Gardens on the embankment across the Mutha-Mula is the perfect place. The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is India"��s premier institution with courses in all major branches of film making and counts amongst its alumni some of the finest professionals of the country. Pashan Lake is a beautiful lake, home to a variety of migratory and residential birds, 12 km north of the National Defence Academy. The NDA is India"��s premier Armed Forces training institution located on the outskirts of Pune at the banks of the Khadakvasla Lake. Once the centre of the powerful Maratha Empire established by Chattrapati Shivaji, Pune and its surrounding hills are dotted with fortifications and fortresses. Sinhagad is an awesome impenetrable fortress built on barren rock at a height of 1,290 m. The sheer cliffs made any assault on the fort futile but Tanaji Malusare, one of Shivaji"��s generals did the impossible - he scaled the sheer cliff walls with the help of an iguana or monitor lizard. In honour of his lion hearted general, Shivaji named the fort "��Sinhagad"��, the stronghold of the lion. The fortress is 25 km away from Pune and makes for a good day"��s outing. Lohaad and Visapur , 52 km away from Pune are majestic forts built by Shivaji in the 18th century. The forts stand sentinel atop an impressive hill separated by a one km-long ridge and are excellent sites for trekking.
How to get there by AirPune"��s airport at Lohegaon is 12 km from the main city centre. Daily flights connect it to Mumbai and Delhi as well as to other cities such as Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. Private cabs, auto rickshaws or city-airport shuttle buses will cover the distance from the airport to the city centre.
How to get there by RailPune is one of the most important rail junctions in the Central railways zone of Indian Railways. Plenty of trains connect it to major destinations in the south, north and west of the country by mail, express and superfast trains. The Deccan Queen and Shatabdi Express are fast commuter trains from/to
Mumbai, with travelling time of three-and-a-half hours approximately.
How to get there by BusMaharashtra state roadways buses and buses operated by private companies connect the different places in the state to Pune as well as destinations in the neighbouring states of Karnataka, Goa and Andhra Pradesh. Most people travelling to Pune from Mumbai, Nasik or Aurangabad prefer to do so
by road as the distance between Mumbai-Pune is 170 km, Nashik-Pune 209 km and Aurangabad-Pune is 230 km. The roads are well maintained with conveniently located motels and service stations enroute.
Best time to VisitBack in the good old days, Pune"��s climate was perfect with summers cool and pleasant and winters mildly cold but industrialisation, urbanisation and the reduction of tree cover have drastically changed the weather patterns. In a city where people didn"��t even use fans, summer temperatures average
between 26° "�" 40° Celsius and have been known to go as far up as 44° C in May. The summer months last from March to May and early June. The monsoon brings desperately needed rains that cool the city in the months of June, July, August and September with average rainfall around 70 cm. The winter months of late October, November, December and February are very pleasant with average temperatures hovering between 29°-10° Celsius. One can safely say that a visit to Pune would be most enjoyable from September to April. This way one avoids the hot summer months as well as the onslaught of the monsoons.
After Mumbai, Pune has gained importance for academics, culture and the industrial power horse of the western state of Maharashtra. It has one of India''s oldest universities and its numerous colleges attract Indian and international students, the reason why it has also acquired the name "��Oxford of the East"��. But what is most appealing about Pune is its weather, the well - laid avenues and the relaxed ambience.
Historically SpeakingThe town of Pune or Punyenagari as it was called in its earliest avatar has a long history of different dynasties, warring armies, corrupt kings, legendary heroes and Machiavellian politician - rulers. It is believed that a little fortified town existed here some two thousand years ago before its
strategic position on the trade routes between the kingdoms of the Deccan Plateau and the Arabian Sea brought it prosperity and prominence during the early Hindu period. The great Maratha leader Shivaji grew up in the city and made Pune the capital of the Maratha Empire he established in the 17th century. After Shivaji"��s death, his heirs could not hold his empire together and so their dynasty declined and power passed to the Peshwa, the first of a long line of professional administrators. Under the Peshwas, Pune acquired great political importance and became well known as a centre of learning and culture. Pune remained the seat of the Maratha fiefdom till the British ousted them in 1817 after the historic third battle of Panipat. The city"��s proximity to Bombay, then capital of the Bombay Presidency, its pleasant ambience and climate inspired the British to make it their summer headquarters in 1820. The British were quite determined to escape the pre-monsoon humidity, mosquitoes and monsoon flooding in Bombay. Over the years, Pune developed into a major industrial centre with defence, automobile and engineering giants and other factories and corporations making it their base. Contemporary Pune retains a measure of its old charm in pockets like the garrison areas and in old Pune city while the rest of the city has made the inevitable transition into a congested, crowded and polluted urban settlement.
ShoppingDepending on your taste and budget there''s lots of places you can go shopping. At the MG Road shopping centre you can find everything from clothes to shoes to accessories and also household items. If you''d rather go easy on your pockets then head to Tulsi Baug on Bajirao Road for great bargains
on clothes and shoes. Even Fashion Street is a great place to shop for clothes, shoes, fashion accessories and leather items at reasonable prices.
EventsGanesh Chaturthi is a ten-day festival that goes beyond the religious and was revived in the late 19th century by Bal Gangadhar Tilak as a showcase of Indian culture in an effort to rekindle national self-esteem. The festival is celebrated with many cultural and community activities and
culminates with the immersion of idols of the God Ganesh. The ten-day period also coincides with the Pune Festival of classical dance and music concerts, folk dances and a village festival including bullock cart races and wrestling.
Night OutPune is a gourmet"��s delight and a dieter"��s worst nightmare. Culinary specialities of a couple of dozen countries and regions reflect the cosmopolitan nature of its citizens. The city, its suburbs and outskirts are full of restaurants that serve the entire range of Indian cuisines, as well as Thai,
Chinese, Mexican, Swiss, German, Italian, French and American cuisine. Eating out in restaurants away from the hectic pace of the city has become very popular with Puneites; as a consequence, a string of restaurants has come up on the outskirts where one can dine in peace in the midst of sylvan surroundings. Within the city, different areas suit different tastes and budgets. The MG Road elite shopping centre has good restaurants that serve the best of Chinese, Indian and other international cuisines. Koregaon Park is home base for the Osho Commune and sees a lot of foreign visitors so if you"��re looking for Asian, European or organic/health food, that"��s the place to go. For South Indian, Mughlai, Rajasthani, Punjabi, Hyderabadi and the spicy street food "��chaat"�� try the Deccan Gymkhana and the Fergusson College Road and for the delights of a filling low cost Indian meal, try Jangli Maharaj Road! Pune has a moderate night life; visitors can choose from a number of bars, pubs and nightclubs that buzz with life as the country"��s best DJs play music till the wee hours of the morning. Sports bars, pool clubs and the archetypal Pune Carrom Board "��dens"�� are other great places to flex one"��s muscles, mental or otherwise or simply while away a few hours in the company of friends. Nightclubs often have special events like theme nights, fashion shows or rain dances and don"��t require even a temporary membership. For the culturally active, Pune always has some or the other program of classical Indian or western music or dance and shows of Marathi theatre at the Bal Gandharva Auditorium.
ActivitiesPanshet Dam about 12 kms from Pune has a great number of thrilling water sports. Kayaking, wind surfing, speed- boats and scooters are all available at the newly developed water sports complex.
SightsThe Aga Khan Palace is an impressive colonial style building. It is of national and historical relevance as the British confined Mahatma Gandhi at the Aga Khan palace under house arrest. The palace"��s salons and suites housed leaders of the Freedom Struggle and many an important meeting
was held here during the Quit India Movement in 1942. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is an enormous one- man collection of over 17,000 artifacts ranging from items of everyday use to antiques, ornamental doors, miniatures and jewellery. Housed in a traditional Marathi home, most interesting sections of the collection include utensils, betel-nut cutters, combs and other items used by Marathi women down the ages. Shaniwarwada is the erstwhile palace of the Peshwas, was built in 1736 and destroyed in a major fire in 1827. But the remains that include fortified outer walls; a lotus pond and a majestic Nagarkhana give a glimpse of past grandeur. Shinde''s Chhatri is considered one of the architectural highlights of Pune. A "��chattri"�� is a stone structure built over the cremation site of members of the royal family. This one serves as a memorial to the great Maratha warrior, Mahadaji Shinde. The interesting Tribal Museum showcases the culture of Maharashtra"��s tribal communities, such as the Marai, Waghdeo, Danteshwari and Bahiram. Saras Baug is a park that houses the famous Ganesh temple built by Madhavrao Peshwa. Set amidst rolling lawns and flowerbeds, Saras Baug is a favourite place for Puneites in the evenings. Lal Deval , the Jewish Synagogue is one of the few synagogues in Western India. David Sassoon built the red brick and trap stone building in the English-Gothic style it in 1867. The synagogue is rarely used as very few Jews are left in India but even from the outside it is an impressive landmark. For a quiet stroll away from the din and bustle of the city, the Empress Botanical Gardens or the Bund Gardens on the embankment across the Mutha-Mula is the perfect place. The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is India"��s premier institution with courses in all major branches of film making and counts amongst its alumni some of the finest professionals of the country. Pashan Lake is a beautiful lake, home to a variety of migratory and residential birds, 12 km north of the National Defence Academy. The NDA is India"��s premier Armed Forces training institution located on the outskirts of Pune at the banks of the Khadakvasla Lake. Once the centre of the powerful Maratha Empire established by Chattrapati Shivaji, Pune and its surrounding hills are dotted with fortifications and fortresses. Sinhagad is an awesome impenetrable fortress built on barren rock at a height of 1,290 m. The sheer cliffs made any assault on the fort futile but Tanaji Malusare, one of Shivaji"��s generals did the impossible - he scaled the sheer cliff walls with the help of an iguana o
Sunday, 24 April 2011
Comprehensive Guidelines For The National Policy For The Future Of Pakistan
What I dream for Pakistan is something not impossible. The 62 years after Independence gave Pakistan many things to learn and many events to experience. It was a tough route for progress after achieving Independence with extremely limited resources to begin the journey. The seed of hatred sowed by British rulers on leaving the sub continent made this region an active volcano since decades. The Kashmir issue, the issue of disputed areas like Junagadh and Kutch always led this region to perpetual bleeding. The anarchy which the British Empire sowed in this region is still eating our resources, our strengths and more over distracting our focus to become a developed nation. India though has achieved remarkable progress in the last few decades, but the present clouds of war and confrontation would again drag both these countries to the point of agony. It is true that the slogans like Amn ki Asha (Hope for Peace) cannot be made successful unless the Governments of both these countries could build trust in each other and step back from the alleged actions of dismantling each other's peace by infiltration, supporting terrorism and strengthening insurgencies. Both India and Pakistan blame each other for triggering unrest in each other's region and much is seen as established fact in recent times when Pakistan blames India for triggering insurgency in Balochistan and Tribal Areas while India blames for insurgencies in Kashmir region and in other parts of India. It is a need for today and for the future of our future generations that Pakistan and India may stop becoming characters of foreign masters to blow each other for the interest of a power which is always there to see this region destabilizing and staying at the tip of a volcano. US and Jewish Interest in this region are purely to trigger more conflicts more wars and more unrest just to increase their influence in this region. Both India and Pakistan are being intimidated by each other's grave threat and their hatred is being multiplied with the passage of time. The fake actions of Mumbai attacks were definitely plotted to throw this region into perpetual agony but God showed mercy on us and we were all spared from a war that could have been devastating for ages to come. Today both India and Pakistan should think that fighting with each other would only throw us centuries behind from the track of progress and we would not be able to give anything laudable to our generations to come. In present times I would want that Pakistan should revamp its goals to achieve progress in a faster pace to become a developed nation and an example for the Muslim Ummah. Unfortunately the political parties today in Pakistan have different priorities and their prime goal is always to cash the benefits attached with power they achieve for 4 years. Democracy in whatever shape exists in Pakistan is not strong and the system is also facing severe collapse. I have closely drawn few important guidelines for a comprehensive national policy which would cover more than a decade to come to set certain targets to achieve development in electric speed.
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Saturday, 23 April 2011
How to Drop Fat Swiftly With the Summer months
Summer time is coming and no matter what portion of your earth that you simply live in, you would like to experience relaxed if you gown significantly less and exhibit the arms, legs, or stomach which you've been hiding all the winter season. Moreover really don't you would like to possess some pleasurable this summer and lose weight quickly? This pertains to all of us. In some international locations our summer time is their winter weather but this isn't going to suggest to wait around until eventually spring, get a head begin and not only drop that which you wish but appear very good whenever you current on your own.
Friday, 22 April 2011
Rape in the Military: Congress Charges Cover-Up
Congress takes on the Department of Defense in the first oversight hearing held this year by the subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs on sexual assault in the military. Some House members are accusing the DOD of a cover up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k_0b9hvIjc&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k_0b9hvIjc&hl=en
Thursday, 21 April 2011
The Pacific: Marines Of The Pacific - Robert Leckie
A look at the life of WWII vet Robert Leckie featuring interviews with the high-profile team behind the HBO miniseries "The Pacific." This 10 part mini-series premieres Sunday, March 14 only on HBO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFNtG6Ew3Xg&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFNtG6Ew3Xg&hl=en
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
War is acclimated to analysis every affectionate of technology
It's a sad fact of life that war is good for business. Companies that manufacture weapons need to prove their technology works. So small wars are excellent testing grounds for both the current and new ideas. If everything performs as it should, other governments around the world will buy the systems for their own armed forces. But wars are not just about the latest guns, armored vehicles, ships or airplanes. They also test the people who fight. Despite the drive to keep fighters safe by using drones and other systems to kill the enemy from a safe distance, human beings still have to go face-to-face with the enemy in combat. Once you put people into real fighting situations, they get injured. For a while, this was not a problem but, as the engagement in both Iraq and Afghanistan has continued, the strain on the volunteer forces has increased. Military personnel are being rotated more rapidly with less time to recover from injury. As this is being written, President Obama is considering whether to increase the contribution to the NATO force in Afghanistan. If an increase is authorized, this will put even more strain on the armed services. The US Government Accountability Office is responsible for monitoring how effectively the Department of Defense uses its resources. Deployment strategies have seen more rapid rotations of soldiers into combat zones for longer tours of duty. This has led to an increasing chorus of complaints that there are not enough uninjured personnel to form an effective fighting force. In recent studies, some 15% of the enlisted personnel “resting” in the US were injured. These were not life-threatening conditions. The people were “walking wounded”. But, when their time came to return to the combat zone, almost three-quarters were sent back even though still injured. Unfortunately, it's not for the GAO to review how commanders in the field use injured personnel. All that can be said is that all serve their country with honor. Despite the efforts of the Department of Defense to reduce blogging by serving personnel, there has been a steady stream of evidence about the use of tramadol. Back home, families also give interviews in their local newspapers confirming they routinely end bottles of tramadol out to their family members. All this anecdotal evidence confirms the power of this drug to keep people mobile and active, even in a high-stress environment. Leaving aside the question of whether US personnel should be fighting overseas, the reality is that the freedom of the families to buy tramadol online is helping to keep soldiers at their fighting best. Because their pain is relieved, they sleep better and fight with greater distinction. Cheap tramadol may be old technology but, in these two wars, it's proving once again how effective it is to keep pain under control. So, if you also suffer from moderate to severe pain, you too can benefit from the use of tramadol - the most commonly used drug in combat zones is available to help you fight the pain on the home front. Get a better quality of life and buy tramadol online today.
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
An Airline that is Truly Indian
A smooth and fast transportation system of any country is definitely a helpful and advantageous tool for its growth. If you want to become the leader of the world, you must give an easy access to others. For easy access, you obviously need an advanced transportation system. Like India is a developing country and as our transportation system is being advance, we are leading towards a developed nation. Our aviation industry is becoming one of the world's prominent aviation industries. There are many airlines has been assisting to the government. For an illustration we can talk about SpiceJet Airlines, one of the big leaders in domestic airlines in India. SpiceJet Airlines has been providing a smooth and luxurious air traveling experience to the people of India.
Whether you are a businessperson, a common person, or a celebrity Spice Air always provides you many optional ways to travel in India. Spice Airways has been honored as the best low fare airlines in India. SpiceJet Airline due to its prominent services and low airfares is becoming the preferred airlines among the other airlines in India. Spice Air has a very strong network it has bases almost in all the metro cities in India and Spice Airways has been covering about all states of India with its network. All the services of SpiceJet Airlines can be explored on its website. Spice Air has all the updated information on its website. You can find any flight with its destinations, schedule, and airfares on the site of SpiceJet Airlines.
Spice Airways is the only airline that has special offers for Indian armed forces. If someone belongs to any of Indian armed forces and he book a flight on Spice Air, he can change his flights and destination at any time without any extra charges. He has to go online and log on the website of SpiceJet Airlines where he may find special offers for Indian armed forces personals. He has to mention in online form that he belong to Indian armed forces. It's an amazing service offered by Spice Airways. There are plenty of airlines in India in recent days. Every airline has its own special features and schemes to offer the people of India.
Whether you are a businessperson, a common person, or a celebrity Spice Air always provides you many optional ways to travel in India. Spice Airways has been honored as the best low fare airlines in India. SpiceJet Airline due to its prominent services and low airfares is becoming the preferred airlines among the other airlines in India. Spice Air has a very strong network it has bases almost in all the metro cities in India and Spice Airways has been covering about all states of India with its network. All the services of SpiceJet Airlines can be explored on its website. Spice Air has all the updated information on its website. You can find any flight with its destinations, schedule, and airfares on the site of SpiceJet Airlines.
Spice Airways is the only airline that has special offers for Indian armed forces. If someone belongs to any of Indian armed forces and he book a flight on Spice Air, he can change his flights and destination at any time without any extra charges. He has to go online and log on the website of SpiceJet Airlines where he may find special offers for Indian armed forces personals. He has to mention in online form that he belong to Indian armed forces. It's an amazing service offered by Spice Airways. There are plenty of airlines in India in recent days. Every airline has its own special features and schemes to offer the people of India.
Monday, 18 April 2011
An addition to the apple of logistics
Logistics refers to the management and movement of goods or services between their point of manufacture or origin and final consumption. It has become an increasingly scientific process involving the integration of information, inventory management, warehousing or storage, product packaging, materials handling and transportation. It may even involve aspects of security either in storage or transportation. Logistics businesses have developed to optimise the value of the supply chain and ensure that goods get to market in a timely and efficient manner.
Sunday, 17 April 2011
Soldier's reaction to the Shogun Pack
Oh dear. (hey, check out www.maxofs2d.net while you're at it!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG4MeryCB2M&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG4MeryCB2M&hl=en
Saturday, 16 April 2011
Afghanistan Canadian Forces in action Leopard 2A6M - PionierPanzer Badger & Kodiak - KMW Rheinmetall
Thank you to the men and women of the Canadian Forces, Karl PROST - Post-production : Sigrid CONRAD - With our partner Yves DEBAY Assaut Magazine - LEOPARD 2 Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall Successfully deployed till far into the 21st Century The LEOPARD 2 is synonymous for internationally leading battle tank technology. The armed forces of 16 nations rely on its multifaceted superiority. KMW supplies these tanks as general contractor. With over 3000 units delivered, KMW has achieved a globally unique commercial position. The LEOPARD 2 can be found in service from the Arctic Circle to the Alps and the Andes to the Mediterranean, as well as the Pacific, thus justifying its nickname, the Global LEOPARD. Réalisation Karl PROST
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pERJTfdgrjg&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pERJTfdgrjg&hl=en
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Friday, 15 April 2011
Military Members Who are Facing Bankruptcy in Texas Have Legal Protections
There is no doubt that the amazing men and women who serve in the United States military are the finest our country has to offer. They have made the choice to risk their lives to protect each one of us and we can never repay them enough. The commitment that the members of our armed forces are asked to give has become even more significant in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks. We now have service members who are sent to the other side of the world for a year or more at a time, only to return home for a few months and then do it all over again. With many of our military troops away in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other bases around the globe, military families are left at home struggling to pay the bills in the midst of this difficult economic recession. The unfortunate result is that federal bankruptcy filings by members of the military are on the rise, creating additional stress in already strained relationships.
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Thursday, 14 April 2011
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Wednesday, 13 April 2011
Reservists’ Leadership Skill Training Offers Solution to UK Businesses
A lack of leadership skill training is widely accepted as a core weakness in general British management, and an area that needs to be urgently addressed.This claim is supported by research conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, which concluded that as many as “two thirds of UK organisations are suffering from a shortage of highly effective leaders”. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) shares this viewpoint, stating that “Good leaders, supervisors and managers are essential if UK business performance is to improve.”Furthermore, in October 2005, a team of leading business academics identified poor leadership training as one of the top five key weaknesses in business management. The report found a strong correlation between these deficiencies and the capabilities developed by Reservists, whose broad training encompasses transferable skills such as leadership, self-confidence and initiative.All Reservists receive training in leadership skillsAs an integral part of Reserve training, Reservists are required to lead teams both on exercise and during general training. Feedback is given on their capabilities from which they are able to develop their leadership skills further. This is of particular value to their civilian employment.The CBI believes that the training and experience gained by Reservists could help UK businesses to tackle the critical weaknesses in management and leadership. “With the Armed Forces’ long held reputation for high quality leadership, the CBI believes that those men and women serving as Reservists could develop the skills through their training to fill these roles and become our business leaders and managers of the future.”Forward-thinking companies recognise benefits of employing ReservistsUK business leaders need to look for alternative and more innovative approaches towards training in order to develop management and leadership skills throughout their organisations. Forward-thinking companies are already benefiting from employing Reservists and utilising their unique leadership skill training to enhance their organisation’s capability.To raise awareness of the advantages of employing members of the Reserve Forces, SaBRE is running a campaign whereby employers can publicly give their backing. Companies wishing to pledge their support for current or future Reservists in their employment are invited to sign the Statement of Employer Support which can be found through the SaBRE website.
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Tuesday, 12 April 2011
More Than A Thousand Armed Police Patrolling Day And Night In Kunming To Ensure National Security
"Kunming public security and armed forces insurance joint logistics joint armed patrols on National Peace started, now go!" With the Kunming Public Security Bureau deputy director of the Western Hills branch of the order, the Western Hills Branch 10 patrol special police, armed police detachment in Kunming 10 more than armed police patrol unit, starting from the Western Hills, which marked a period of 18 days in Kunming joint armed patrols launched. At the same time, Kunming and the other three areas, including nine counties and one city have started this work.
Monday, 11 April 2011
Moscow Theatre Siege
I have made this clip to mark the 4th anniversary of the Moscow Theatre Siege. The Moscow theatre hostage crisis was the seizure on October 23, 2002 of a crowded Moscow theatre by armed Chechen men and women who claimed allegiance to the separatist movement in Chechnya. They took over 900 hostages and demanded the withdrawal of Russian forces from Chechnya. After a siege of two and a half days, Russian Spetsnaz ("special forces") raided the building with the assistance of an unidentified "knockout gas". All of the 42 terrorists were killed, along with 129 of the hostages, with no Spetsnaz casualties.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbvKhdVGOoo&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbvKhdVGOoo&hl=en
Sunday, 10 April 2011
ArmA 2 ACE 2 Unitted Operations (with ACRE) - German Forces behind enemy lines
VACATIONS FROM COLLEGE :D !!!!! Arma 2 with ACE 2 ? The United Operations comunity ? Read more at arma2uo.blogspot.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMaTdUfP0dc&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMaTdUfP0dc&hl=en
Friday, 8 April 2011
Commando (1985) Part 8/9 (HQ)
A retired special agent named John Matrix led an elite unit and has left the armed forces to live in a secluded mountain home with his daughter Jenny. But now he is forced out of retirement when his daughter is kidnapped by a band of thugs intent on revenge! Unbeknownst to Matrix, the members of his former unit are being killed one by one. Even though Matrix' friend General Franklin Kirby gives Matrix armed guards, attackers manage to kidnap Matrix and Jenny. Matrix learns that Bennett, a former member of his Matrix' unit who was presumed dead has kidnapped him to try to force Matrix to do a political assassination for a man called Arius (who calls himself El Presidente), a warlord formerly bested by Matrix who wishes to lead a military coup in his home country. Since Arius will have Jenny killed if Matrix refuses, Matrix reluctantly accepts the demand.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk6CCEfvOtU&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk6CCEfvOtU&hl=en
Thursday, 7 April 2011
The Pacific: Marines of the Pacific - Sidney Phillips (HBO)
Meet retired WWII Marine hero Sidney Phillips who is portrayed by actor Ashton Holmes in the HBO miniseries "The Pacific." For more information, visit itsh.bo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjtLwxnrAyI&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjtLwxnrAyI&hl=en
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Pakistan Air Force Drama Sherdil - Part 2
New Pakistan Air Force Drama Sherdil. ARY Digital Films & TV Productions Pvt Ltd presents Drama Sherdil. A Mega Drama Serial Produced for Pakistan Air Force.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a04I8B-MNhw&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a04I8B-MNhw&hl=en
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
The Pacific (Trailer 5 - TCA)
Yeah very poor image quality... i'm so sorry guys . . . Extended trailer for the 10-part miniseries "The Pacific" March 14, 2010 - HBO www.tomhanks-online.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3kQP2jSoa0&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3kQP2jSoa0&hl=en
Sunday, 3 April 2011
Strictly Personal (1/2): US Women's Army Corps Training Film - Hygiene, Grooming, Health (1963)
1963 www.amazon.com Watch the full film: thefilmarchived.blogspot.com The Women's Army Corps (WAC) was the women's branch of the US Army. It was created as an auxiliary unit, the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) on 14 May 1942, and converted to full status as the WAC in 1943. Its first director was Oveta Culp Hobby, at the time a lawyer, a newspaper research editor and the wife of a prominent Texas politician. In 1942, the first contingent of 800 members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps began basic training at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. The women were fitted for uniforms, interviewed, assigned to companies and barracks and inoculated against disease during the first day. A physical training manual was published by the War Department in July, 1943, aimed at bringing the women recruits to top physical standards. One section of the manual satirized a notional recruit named "Josephine Jerk" who does not participate wholeheartedly: "Josephine Jerk is a limp number in every outfit who dives into her daily dozen with the crisp vitality of a damp mop." The manual begins by naming the responsibility of the women: "Your Job: To Replace Men. Be Ready To Take Over." About 150000 American women served in the WAAC and WAC during World War II. They were the first women other than nurses to serve with the Army. While conservative opinion in the leadership of the Army and public opinion generally was initially opposed to women serving in uniform, the shortage of men necessitated a new ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYdiXMqqbGA&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYdiXMqqbGA&hl=en
Saturday, 2 April 2011
Thrilla in Manila (part 2 of 6 )
No Soccermatch today but another historical sport event. I Hope you enjoy it :) The Thrilla in Manila is the third and final famous boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier for the Heavyweight Boxing Championship of the World, fought at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on October 1, 1975. The bout is often ranked as one of the greatest fights of 20th century boxing, and is the climax to the bitter rivalry between Ali and Frazier over who was the legitimate Heavyweight Champion. That situation came about after Ali was stripped of the title over his refusal to join the armed forces when drafted during the Vietnam war. Some years later after repeated weekly prodding from Ali, Frazier petitioned President Nixon to restore Ali's right to box thereby bringing about the so called Fight of the Century between two undisputed heavyweight champions in 1971. During the whole period between their first and their last face-off in Manila, including the years which preceded the restoration of Ali's right to fight, Ali had used his wit, sharp tongue, and position with the press to take characteristic verbal pot shots at Frazier (as was his practice with all opponents—and which made good copy and controversy) but these became controversial and at times ugly, after his loss in the fight of the Century, and this verbal battery heated the rivalry into new territory. Both boxers battled each other into near incapacity, and Frazier's trainer determined he ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpYsvh5QqQk&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpYsvh5QqQk&hl=en
Friday, 1 April 2011
APH Alfred x Arthur Monochroact
Attention! This video isn't meant to be an accurate representation of real countries or armed forces. It is produced and generously shared with us by a Japanese fan that would rather not stir controversy. This video was only ripped for the purposes of translating it, so please, do not further rip it, sage it, or use country names if you copy it. I'm sorry for any inaccuracies with the translation. Original Video: www.nicovideo.jp Subbed Video:www.mediafire.com Song: モノクロアクト sung by Hatsune Miku Music: doriko
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHEotz7ZElA&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHEotz7ZElA&hl=en
Thursday, 31 March 2011
Gangs in the military: Armed & dangerous forces part 1
The United States military is arguably the most powerful force in the world. But according to the FBI 15000 men and women in uniform have ties to notorious American gangs such as MS-13, the Crips, the Bloods, and the Gangster Disciples -- that's a population that's bigger than that of any military installation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2-rEbzLRZs&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2-rEbzLRZs&hl=en
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
(5/5) TANKS! The Battle of Normandy
--SUBSCRIBE TO EXCELLENT World War II VIDEOS---- --UPLOADED Weekly--- Videos Running Time 00:49:00 in 5 Parts TANKS!: The Battle of Normandy D-Day (Operation Overlord) was the culmination of 2 years of planning, training and preparation. It was the answer to the USSRs pleadings for 2 years. By the time of the D-Day landings, the USSR had pushed the Whermacht back into Poland. The Western Allies would tie down 25-30% of the Whermacht and assist the USSR in the complete ruin of Nazi Germany. The D-Day plan is quite possibly the best planned invasion in history. Much of the credit is owed to the experiences of the British Armed Forces against their respected foe. The selection of Normandy, as the landing zone was chosen by British Lt.Gen Morgan. General Montgomery insisted that 5 divisions invade Normandy rather than three. The enigma decrypts and the British double cross system, of turning German agents sent to Britain, completely fooled German Intelligence (Abwehr) and SS SD (Sicherheitsdienst). By June 6th, 1944, German intelligence relied on 38+ agents in Britain for most of their human pre-invasion intelligence. These agents were either British SIS (Security Information Service) handlers, turned German agents or fictitious agents created by British intelligence. Some in British intelligence became suspicious that the plan was working too well. The British and Canadian forces experience at Dieppe, was a blessing in disguise, despite the terrible casualties sustained by ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI9d5t0fm9k&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI9d5t0fm9k&hl=en
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Russian forces V somali pirates - behind the scenes
The russiansk know how to treat a pirate - somalilandpress.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZlaiJ4Vsxg&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZlaiJ4Vsxg&hl=en
Monday, 28 March 2011
Gundam 00 episode 7 (1-2) eng dub
Gundam 00 episode 7 (1-2) eng dub:Unrewarded SoulsThe Gundam Meisters are able to defeat the Moralian Army, despite an earlier attempt by Setsuna to confirm if Ali was in the AEU Enact prototype that he fought with. Their actions force the Moralian Armed Forces to surrender to the Meisters after the previous state of emergency is declared.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amnw__5ghZc&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amnw__5ghZc&hl=en
Sunday, 27 March 2011
Chor Aye hum
Maachis song The Post 1984 era of terror, government brutality and armed police forces playing havoc in Punjab.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWydEPqbP5g&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWydEPqbP5g&hl=en
Friday, 25 March 2011
Thursday, 24 March 2011
America's Fortitude
For those who have fought the good fight, who have sacrificed for the good fight, and for those who are still fighting the good fight. We owe it to these brave Servicemen & women. Inspired by Family Friends (JROTC) Members of =ECM=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT1LAorppAs&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT1LAorppAs&hl=en
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
The Story of the Third Reich Part 9 of 15
In 1919 the German war machine was shattered and broken, laid waste by the extreme conditions of the Treaty of Versailles. Just 20 years later Nazi Germany had the most powerful armed forces in the world.The Story of the Third Reich explores the momentous events of these years. From Hitler's rise to power in the early thirties to his fall in 1945. Narrated by Robert Powell.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDju4oS3er0&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDju4oS3er0&hl=en
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
Project Camelot Interviews Benjamin Fulford - Part 3 of 3
The Ultimatum : Benjamin Fulford (Part 3 of 3) Tokyo, Japan February, 2008 projectcamelot.org The son of a Canadian diplomat, Benjamin Fulford rebelled against his upbringing and at the age of 17 made his way by boat into the heart of the Amazon to live with a tribe of former cannibals. Continuing to seek answers and better understand Western society, he spent time in a self-sufficient community in Argentina before heading to attend university in Japan. Principled, brave, and still a diehard idealist after all these years, he resigned as Asia-Pacific Bureau Chief of Forbes Magazine after investigating a scandal which the editor refused to report. As he researched global affairs further in his own time, he uncovered for himself the complex web which is global financial control at the hands of the Rockefellers and the Rothschilds - and also the existence of racially targeted bioweapons such as SARS. It was these plans for global depopulation that upset some important and powerful factions in Japan, Taiwan and China. After being approached by a real-life, present-day Ninja, matters came to a head in 2007 when Benjamin became the first Westerner for 500 years to be admitted into the ranks of the Eastern Secret Societies, a vast group with six million members. Acting as their spokesman, he stepped up to the plate to deliver a simple message to the Illuminati: Recognize that your time is over, step down without a fight, and allow the world to thrive as it should - or face the ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2B-q4CDyo8&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2B-q4CDyo8&hl=en
Monday, 21 March 2011
Glenn Beck Channels Alex Jones In NY Times Bestselling Book 1/2
Paul Joseph Watson www.prisonplanet.com Monday, August 23, 2010 One of the primary characters in Glenn Beck's New York Times number one bestselling novel The Overton Window is blatantly a caricature of our own Alex Jones, according to a reader who sent us his review of the book. Jones is fictionalized as "Daniel Baily," the patriot movement leader who tries to prevent the US government from carrying out a false flag terror attack on Los Angeles. Beck describes his book as a work of "faction," fiction based on facts, and accordingly many of the characters in the novel are people plucked from the real world with only their names changed. The novel's plot centers around an evil public relations firm that works with Homeland Security and the CIA to collapse America from within. "An unprecedented attack on US soil shakes the country to the core and puts into motion a frightening plan, decades in the making, to transform America and demonize all those who stand in the way. Amidst the chaos, many don't know the difference between conspiracy theory and conspiracy fact--or, more important, which side to fight for," states the Amazon.com promo for the book. The character of Daniel Baily could merely be considered to be a construct of different people, Alex Jones amongst them, unless it was for a very specific detail contained in the plot that is a giveaway as to the fact that Beck based the character on Jones. "The book begins with a meeting between a PR firm and members of ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl4d6zl7XMo&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl4d6zl7XMo&hl=en
Sunday, 20 March 2011
Saturday, 19 March 2011
Nas - Doo Rags
A great song from The Lost Tapes Albums. --------------Lyrics--------------- Pushin drop-tops, Stacy Lattisaw tapes, the 80's had us all apes Youngest gorillas up to bat at home plate That was a uncanny era, guns in my pants Yeah X-Clan hair, with dreads at the top of my fade Homicide and feds on the blocks where I played, b-ball That's when I wondered was I here for the cause, or be-cause Cause Ray Charles could see the ghetto Was told to stay strong and I could beat the Devil Cause yo, I used to play Apollo balcony seats Watchin niggaz swing razors in the front row, then out in the streets The car show, 560's, chemical afros Acuras pumpin Super Lover Cee and Casanova Live chicks be, asses bustin out of they clothes Wearin lip gloss, big door knockers pealin they earlobes So where them years go? Where the old gold beers and cheers go? But now them shorties here doe, so The doo rags are back, fitted hats, snorkels and furs Riker's Island bustin, still packed, what's the word? The drinkers stay drinkin, or puffin they herb And I'm, still enjoyin life's ride; one mo' time The doo rags are back, fitted hats, snorkels and furs Riker's Island bustin, still packed, what's the word? The drinkers stay drinkin, or puffin they herb And I'm, still enjoyin life's ride; right? Political thugs in shark suits persuade us to pull triggers in army boots, yellin "Join the armed forces!" We lost the Vietnam War, intoxicated poisons Needles in arms of veterans instead of bigger fortunes ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iozKD8Myo3U&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iozKD8Myo3U&hl=en
Friday, 18 March 2011
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Goats Driving Cars! - "The Fast And The Furious" Film Review
For the second Wednesday in a row, YouTube is again having issues with annotations... oh well! Welcome to Movie Night with Jonny Paula! YouTube's only weekly interactive movie-review show! Tonight's Movies: - The Men Who Stare At Goats - The Fast And The Furious Next Week's Films: - Rocky - Twilight Voice your ratings by voting in either of the polls below! Please only vote if you've actually seen the movie! micropoll.com micropoll.com Seen a movie in theaters recently? Tweet about it with the #JPMN hashtag, and have it featured on the show! +++++++++++++++++++++++ Helpful Links! Facebook: bit.ly Twitter: bit.ly DVD Releases: bit.ly Donate $$: bit.ly ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Created by: Jonathan Paula An ideo Production - © 2010. ~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRE9JIictDE&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRE9JIictDE&hl=en
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
Extreme Vs Marines: Assault Course Pt 1
Part 1 of 2. The tables have turned and the extreme parkour guys are tested on the marines assault course. Follow them through mud, over walls, and everything in-between. Visit royalmarines.mod.co.uk for more info.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdiubnIwyDA&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdiubnIwyDA&hl=en
Monday, 14 March 2011
Current Deck - Absolute Zero
Shoutout to The5DsMaster: www.youtube.com EXTRA AND SIDE DECK HAS CHANGED SLIGHTLY SINCE THIS VIDEO. UPDATES CAN BE FOUND BELOW WITH THE DECK LIST. Deck List (Total Cards: 41) Monsters (18) 1x Dark Armed Dragon 1x Gorz, the Emissary of Darkness 2x Caius the Shadow Monarch 1x Elemental Hero Stratos 1x Elemental Hero Diamond Dude 1x Evil Hero Infernal Prodigy 2x Destiny Hero Malicious 1x Mystic Tomato 1x Plaguespreader Zombie 1x Sangan 3x Deep Sea Diva 1x Spined Gillman 1x Snowman Eater 1x Penguin Soldier Spells (16) 2x Pot of Duality 1x Future Fusion 3x Miracle Fusion 1x Reinforcement of the Army 1x Giant Trunade 1x Gold Sarcophagus 1x Allure of Darkness 1x Monster Reborn 1x Dark Hole 1x Book of Moon 2x Mystical Space Typhoon 1x Mind Control Traps (7) 2x Solemn Warning 1x Solemn Judgment 2x Phoenix Wing Wind Blast 1x Torrential Tribute 1x Mirror Force Side Deck (15) 2x Cyber Dragon 1x Effect Veiler 1x Snowman Eater 1x Mobius, the Frost Monarch 1x Victoria 1x Wattsquirrel 2x DD Crow 2x Gottoms Emergency Call 2x Chain Disappearance 2x Bottomless Trap Hole Extra Deck (15) 1x Chimeratech Fortress Dragon 1x Elemental Hero Gaia 3x Elemental Hero Absolute Zero 1x Dark End Dragon 1x Scrap Dragon 1x Stardust Dragon 1x Colossal Fighter 1x Black Rose Dragon 1x Goyo Guardian 1x Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier 1x Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon 1x Ally of Justice Catastor 1x Armory Arm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0pBTB_16Og&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0pBTB_16Og&hl=en
Saturday, 12 March 2011
Domestic Military Deployment in the USA - America.wmv
3 Dreams of Domestic Deployment of Military Forces in the US - Possible NLE or Actual Disaster Relief
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sVy0FJLTLI&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sVy0FJLTLI&hl=en
Friday, 11 March 2011
"If I Die Before You Wake" Tribute to Armed Forces
*Please check out my new vlog account here: www.youtube.com * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is a tribute and a thank-you to all those who have served our country. The song is "If I Die Before You Wake" by Dustin Evans. I also have t-shirts I've designed at zazzle.com/sonicboomdigitalart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkkzNa2nlZI&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkkzNa2nlZI&hl=en
Thursday, 10 March 2011
X Factor Finalists 2010 - Heroes - Live FULL VERSION The X Factor
www.youtube.com - CLICK TO SEE ONE DIRECTIONS WINNERS SINGLE - FOREVER YOUNG!! This year, the X Factor Finalists have come together to record a single, which will raise money for the Help For Heroes charity, who look after the injured men and women on the British Armed Forces. Singing for the first time tonight - here's their rendition of David Bowie's 1977 hit Heroes. Support help for heroes and buy the charity single! all proceeds goes to them! twitter.com - - Follow on twitter for more videos and news thank you ! =) Comment, Rate, Subscribe ----------------------------------------------------------- MORE VIDEOS SOON --------------------------------------------------------
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bypuzj_a7Vk&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bypuzj_a7Vk&hl=en
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
TOP 10:Helicopters - Westland Lynx(No.8)
'The Westland Lynx is a helicopter designed by Westland and built at Westland's factory in Yeovil, first flying on 21 March 1971 as the Westland WG.13. Originally intended as a utility craft for both civil and naval usage, military interest led to the development of both battlefield and naval variants, which went into operational usage in 1977 and were later adopted by the armed forces of over a dozen nations. The helicopter is now produced and marketed by AgustaWestland...' for more deatil,pls click en.wikipedia.org
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMqMXgkH7jc&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMqMXgkH7jc&hl=en
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
The Military Wife By Soldier Hard feat Matai
Soldier Hard Featuring Matia & Hooahradio.com DJ Bette Carl. THe biggining of the video is an on the air interview on Hooahradio.com check em out!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxipGYkYuy8&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxipGYkYuy8&hl=en
Monday, 7 March 2011
Sunday, 6 March 2011
Saturday, 5 March 2011
Putin praises new Kalashnikov AK-200 Assault rifle
State tests of a new model of the Kalashnikov assault rifle, or AK, will be held in Russia next year, media reports said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Russian security forces have already signaled their readiness to purchase the sophisticated AK-200, which, experts said, will be based on the AK-74 version. On Tuesday, the AK-200's advanced characteristics were appreciated by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who visited the Izmash mechanical plant in the Russian Urals city of Izhevsk, where the legendary Kalashnikovs are currently assembled. Alexander Baditsa, an Izhmash spokesman, explains: "The AK-200 is designed to contribute to a full-blown modernization of the Russian Armed Forces. Significantly, the new model is based on the AK-74, internationally known for its reliability and ease of use , the AK-200's sophisticated design is fully in tune with new demands for waging modern warfare. The new Kalashnikov differs in weight and the magazine capacity, citing a 60-cartridge magazine the AK-200 is equipped with. It is safe to assume that the new Kalashnikov's characteristics are on a par with those of assault rifles currently used by NATO troops." The world's most widely used assault rifle, the Kalashnikov remains the weapon of choice for more than 20 countries, experts say. It is even featured on the coat-of-arms of four countries, they add, citing at least 70 million Kalashnikov assault rifles produced across the globe in the past. Created by noted Soviet inventor Mikhail ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXONA4YZX0A&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXONA4YZX0A&hl=en
Friday, 4 March 2011
Philippine Marines 4
Report by war correspondent Ed Lingao while embedded with the 5th Marine Battallion, Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol. No armed unit was authorized to enter this area and so when armed men were spotted, they were suspected to be members of the Abu Sayaff. They tried to surround the suspects but were spotted in the process and so a firefight ensued. One suspect was killed, 2 more escaped. They were later found in a hospital and claimed they are members of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) which are civilian volunteers fighting for the government.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT3syt1M1aI&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT3syt1M1aI&hl=en
Thursday, 3 March 2011
~ Tribute for US Soldiers ~ Find You Waiting
A Tribute for US Soldiers & all the armed forces they are in our prayers and their families. . . GOD BLESS THE USA !!! This is one of my ways of saying thanks to all them who are serving our country
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0LQIzqV9L4&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0LQIzqV9L4&hl=en
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Pakistan Army Drama Wilco - Part 2
Multimedia paffalcons.com Pakistan Army Drama Wilco was another milestone. Wilco is a joint venture of Inter services Public Relation (ISPR) and 7th Sky Entertainment. The story of the drama serial was based on true events of Bravery, Sacrifice and Courage. Wilco was a treat for the television audience who had been deprived of the quality entertainment. Its powerful direction that depicted our vivid land through the lens, captured the diversity of locations from the desert of Thar, lush green valleys of Muzzafarabad to the River Tavi in Sialkot, all the way to the snow clad mountain in the north, near the Nanga Perbat Base camp. Wilco is a perfect balance in the military and civil way of life. It depicted in most striking way the service, hardships and the contribution of Pakistan Army, not just during war time, but also during natural calamities and disasters. Wilco has been produced by Abdullah Qadwani and Humayun Saeed, directed by Ahson Talish and penned by Mohammad Ahmed. Lt Colonel Syad Mujtaba Tirmizi was the Executive Producer of this drama serial. Cast of Wilco includes Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Ahson Talish, Laila Zuberi, Raju Jamil, Ainne, Amna Sheikh, Beenish Chohan, Capt. Dr, Lubna, Imran Abbass, Danish Taimur, Rashid Farooqi, Rashid Mahmood, Seemi Raheel and Zainab Qayum. It is pertinent to mention that the Drama Wilco was one of the most popular programmes made on Armed Forces. Besides this, many other joint ventures between ISPR and 7th Sky ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbSYpzUjnA0&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbSYpzUjnA0&hl=en
Monday, 28 February 2011
Jamaican Death Toll Rooted in "War on Drugs" - Democracy NOW!
Democracy NOW! - DN! - Jamaica's death toll continues to rise in the search for alleged drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, wanted by the United States. Jamaican police have confirmed that seventy-three people, the vast majority civilians, have been killed in clashes between security forces and Coke's armed supporters. Rights groups are raising questions about possible unlawful killings by security forces.Published with written permission from democracynow.org. www.democracynow.org Provided to you under Democracy NOW! creative commons license. All credits for this video belong to democracynow.org, an independent, non-profit user funded news media, recognized and broadcast world wide.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a7qoFwSqDs&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a7qoFwSqDs&hl=en
Saturday, 26 February 2011
ASVAB, and TIPS
I talking about taking the asvab for the first time and give you tips and stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlWtPkxZ-9o&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlWtPkxZ-9o&hl=en
Friday, 25 February 2011
ARMA 2 OA AC 130
AC 130 in action. AC 130 ver 0.4 addon by LurchiderLurch. Go to the link below to download and find updates on this addon forums.bistudio.com Ignore. ARMA 2 Armed Assualt 2 Combined Operations Operation Arrowhead AC 130 Afghanistan Iraq Special Forces Night Assault
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-PXkstlJKs&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-PXkstlJKs&hl=en
Thursday, 24 February 2011
WWII Battlefront - The Battle of Tobruk
The Siege of Tobruk was a lengthy confrontation between Axis and Allied forces in North Africa during the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War. The siege started on 11 April 1941, when Tobruk was attacked by an Italian-German force under Lieutenant General Erwin Rommel and continued for 240 days, when it was relieved by the Eighth Army during Operation Crusader.The biggest battles of World War II in color.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLJIiZ4WxD4&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLJIiZ4WxD4&hl=en
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
WWII Battlefront - The Battle of Dieppe
The Dieppe Raid, also known as The Battle of Dieppe, Operation Rutter or later on Operation Jubilee, during the Second World War, was an Allied attack on the German-occupied port of Dieppe on the northern coast of France on 19 August 1942. The assault began at 5:00 AM and by 10:50 AM the Allied commanders had been forced to call a retreat. Over 6000 infantrymen, predominantly Canadian, were supported by large Royal Navy and Royal Air Force contingents. The objective was to seize and hold a major port for a short period, both to prove it was possible and to gather intelligence from prisoners and captured materials while assessing the German responses. The Allies also wanted to destroy coastal defences, port structures and all strategic buildings. The Allies launch an ill-fated attack on the German-occupied port of Dieppe, France. The biggest battles of World War II in color.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_RR3Up_48k&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_RR3Up_48k&hl=en
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
LLOYD BANKS FT KANYE WEST,GIGGS & SWAY - START IT UP UK REMIX
www.lloydbanks.com OFFICIAL UK REMIX TO THE LLOYD BANKS HIT FEATURING THE UKS SWAY & GIGGS WITH THE ORIGINAL TRACK FEATURING KANYE WEST,PUSHA T,SWIZZ BEATS & RYAN LESLIE [Swizz Beatz] Ladies and Gentleman you know they made cause cause cause I'm hood rich you never ever seen good trick You want a problem, start it up (vroom vroom) start it up (vroom vroom) start it up (vroom vroom) wait a minute [Lloyd Banks] big blue, cotton city shoe cotton candy coupe hard knock, orphan Annie loop off the stoop play with me, see what the screamy do my canary shoe, high beems pointed right at you, peek-a-boo Benji paper made me hater-proof all your thing reduce menage a trois, purple haze and goose, got me loose kick my way in and now I got the juice, Gucci bubble boots thousand kicks couple hundred boots gettin f-cking loot my top down, I'm flashing on em I'm passing all them, pullover and hit the hazards on em the ratchets on 'em, wanna pay my dues, now it's back to ballin the raps a boring dead man, I dip the casket for em I'm back performing, I bag em break their back, don't call em look down on em like Dikembe, Patrick, Mourning cash is pourin' stunt stormin, go this out camera phones capture everything that pictures dont. [Swizz Beatz] you know they mad cause cause cause I'm hood rich you never ever ever seen good trick You want a problem, start it up (vroom vroom) start it up (vroom vroom) start it up (vroom vroom) wait a minute (repeated) monsterlyrics.blogspot.com [Sway] Sway ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb5VqEynvM4&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb5VqEynvM4&hl=en
Monday, 21 February 2011
Where I Stand (Every Singaporean Son Episode 02)
So you think you are fit? You won't really know where you stand until you measure yourself against a common benchmark - the Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT). Watch former school sportsmen Danial and Dudley, and your average guy Qingwei put themselves to the test.Directed by Dom Ow Produced by Dom Ow & Jake Wong "IPPT is quite hardcore" Music: Traditional; Lyrics by Dom Ow Arranged and Performed by the SAF Music and Drama Company A One Dash 22/ Project Peanut Production for MINDEF Public Affairs Catch "Every Singaporean Son" on cyberpioneerTV every Tuesday, at 6pm. For more info, visit www.mindef.gov.sg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J116rpnRrw8&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J116rpnRrw8&hl=en
Sunday, 20 February 2011
【CCTV-7 军事科技】解放军新式步兵轻武器1/2 Advanced Light Weapons of the PLA Forces
【CCTV-7 军事科技】解放军新式步兵轻武器1/2 Advanced Light Weapons of the PLA Forces
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDV3y7Qithw&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDV3y7Qithw&hl=en
Saturday, 19 February 2011
Cover Me (Every Singaporean Son Episode 08)
Buddies Qingwei and Justin learn how to cover each other's backs in the fire and movement drill. With section mate Thiaghu as their leader, they put their recently acquired skills to the test in a paintball shoot-off against their rival company.Directed by Dom Ow Produced by Dom Ow & Jake Wong "Fire and move looks easy to do" Music: Traditional; Lyrics by Dom Ow Arranged and Performed by the SAF Music and Drama Company "Allegro" Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Performed by The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (1936) Conducted by Bruno Walter Digital transfer by F. Reeder Used under the Creative Commons License A One Dash 22/ Project Peanut Production for MINDEF Public Affairs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDjsXkKSGbo&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDjsXkKSGbo&hl=en
Friday, 18 February 2011
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 4 Monster Summons & Attacks
This is a video showing either all or most of the monster's animated summoning and attacks in Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 4. Credit goes to KarlKroene for this video. These are the monster names in order: Junk Warrior Goyo Guardian Gadget Hauler Exploder Dragonwing Blackwing Armor Master Blackwing Armed Wing Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu Earthbound Immortal Cusillo Earthbound Immortal Aslla Piscu Earthbound Immortal Ccarayhua Earthbound Immortal Uru Power Tool Dragon Ancient Fairy Dragon Black Rose Dragon Red Dragon Archfiend Stardust Dragon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMeTCoN3oI4&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMeTCoN3oI4&hl=en
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
[EGYPT] Riders on Horses & Camels Charge Into Crowd at Tahrir Square in Cairo, 02/02/2011
The Egyptian army has started arresting anti-government protesters in the centre of Cairo. It marks a change of approach by the military, which previously wasn't intervening in clashes between supporters of President Mubarak and anti-government demonstrators. Five people are reported to have been killed in a morning gunfight in Cairo's Tahrir Square. That follows a day of heavy violence in which hundreds were injured. The country's braced for more trouble as it enters its tenth day of unrest. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com During the night of 1--2 February, Mubarak supporters and anti-Mubarak protesters clashed in Alexandria; shots were reportedly fired in the air. Provocateurs sent by the Egyptian government, armed with clubs, stones, rocks and knives, attacked protesters in central Cairo, including Tahrir square. In Cairo, many of the protesters from the previous day's protest decided to sleep and remain in Tahrir Square while more protesters are coming. The NDP sent many people to show support to Hosni Mubarak. The army was asking the protesters to go home saying "The armed forces call on the protesters to go home for the sake of bringing back stability." There was also unrest in Port Said. Private mercenaries were also said to be in Egypt to evacuate foreigners. Some of the Pro-Mubarak supporters were reportedly off-duty and undercover police. At noon local time, internet access in Egypt has been at least partially restored and the night ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgjU-uH_KYk&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgjU-uH_KYk&hl=en
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Battlefield Vietnam: Ep 3 "Search and Destroy" (1/6)
The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia from 1959 to April 30, 1975. The war was fought between the communist North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other member nations of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO). The Vietcong, the lightly armed South Vietnamese communist insurgency, largely fought a guerrilla war against anti-communist forces in the region. The North Vietnamese Army engaged in a more conventional war, at times committing large-sized units into battle. US and South Vietnamese forces relied on air superiority and overwhelming firepower to conduct search-and-destroy operations, involving ground forces, artillery and air strikes. The United States entered the war to prevent a communist takeover of South Vietnam as part of a wider strategy called containment. Military advisors arrived beginning in 1950. US involvement escalated in the early 1960s and combat units were deployed beginning in 1965. Involvement peaked in 1968 at the time of the Tet Offensive. Under a policy called Vietnamization, US forces withdrew as South Vietnamese troops were trained and armed. Despite a peace treaty signed by all parties in January 1973, fighting continued. In response to the anti-war movement, the US Congress passed the Case-Church Amendment in June 1973 prohibiting further US military intervention. In ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tJQTAw-vQA&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tJQTAw-vQA&hl=en
Monday, 14 February 2011
Weaponology : Waffen SS - part 2
The Waffen-SS (German for "Armed SS", literally "Weapons SS") was the combat arm of the Schutzstaffel ("Protective Squadron") or SS, an organ of the Nazi Party. The Waffen-SS saw action throughout World War II and grew from three regiments to over 38 divisions, and served alongside the Wehrmacht Heer regular army, but was never formally part of it. It was Adolf Hitler's will that the Waffen-SS never be integrated into the army: it was to remain the armed wing of the Party and to become an elite police force once the war was over.[1] Operational control of units on the front line was given to the Army's High Command, but in all other respects it remained under the control of Reichsführer Heinrich Himmler's SS organization, through the SS Führungshauptamt. At first membership was open to "Aryans" only in accordance with the racial policies of the Nazi state, but in 1940 Hitler authorized the formation of units composed largely or solely of foreign volunteers and conscripts, and by the end of the war ethnic non-Germans made up approximately 60% of the Waffen-SS.[2] After the war at the Nuremberg Trials, the Waffen-SS was condemned as a criminal organisation due to its essential connection to the Nazi Party and its involvement in war crimes. Waffen-SS veterans were denied many of the rights afforded to veterans who had served in the Heer (army), Luftwaffe (air force) or Kriegsmarine (navy). The exception made was for Waffen-SS conscripts sworn in after 1943, who were exempted ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVBX0pP65rE&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVBX0pP65rE&hl=en
Sunday, 13 February 2011
The Armed Forces vs. Westboro Baptist Church: "Vultures" (official music video)
On Sunday May 23rd, the Westboro Baptist Church descended on Nashville to spew their message of hate and homophobia. Brandon Jazz launched a bold counter-attack vowing to "kill them with kindness" and silence them with the power and majesty of song. Armed with only a karaoke machine and a megaphone, he went toe to toe with the forces of evil. This is the video of what went down. Click to tweet: clicktotweet.com Download "Vultures" on Bandcamp: thearmedforces.bandcamp.com find Armed Forces on Facebook facebook.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXb3Kwgf4d4&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXb3Kwgf4d4&hl=en
Saturday, 12 February 2011
Russian military
Хор Красной Армии (Калинка) / Red Army Choir (Kalinka). Вооружённые Силы Российской Федерации - Armed Forces of the Russian Federation - Въоръжени сили на Руската федерация - Ozbrojené síly Ruské federace - Раççей Федерацийĕн Хĕçпăшаллă вăйĕсем - Ruslands militær - Russische Streitkräfte - Fuerzas Armadas de Rusia - Venemaa Föderatsiooni Relvajõud - Forces armées de la Fédération de Russie - Venäjän asevoimat - 러시아 연방군 - Vooružënnye Sily Rossijskoj Federacii - Az Oroszországi Föderáció Fegyveres Erői - ロシア連邦軍 - Rusijos karinės pajėgos - Krievijas armija - Russlands forsvar - Siły Zbrojne Federacji Rosyjskiej - Forças Armadas da Rússia - Oborožene sile Ruske federacije - Оружане снаге Руске Федерације (Oružane snage Ruske Federacije) - Ryska federationens militär - Rusya Federasyonu Silahlı Kuvvetleri - Збройні сили Російської Федерації - Lực lượng vũ trang Nga - 俄罗斯军事 - القوات المسلحة للفيدرالية الروسية Russian Army - Русская армия - Российская Армия - Russiese leër - Ռուսական բանակը - Rus ordusu - Рускія арміі - Руската армия - 俄罗斯军队 (俄羅斯軍隊) - Ruská armáda - Russiske hær - Russische leger - Vene armee - Venäjän armeija - L'armée russe - რუსეთის არმია - Russische Armee - Ρωσικό Στρατό - Ris Lame - रूसी सेना - Orosz hadsereg - Tentara Rusia - Esercito russo - ロシア軍 - 러시아어 육군 - Krievijas armija - Rusijos armija - Руската армија - Tentera Russia - Russu Armata - Russisk Army - Armii rosyjskiej - Exército ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6v6DpfFi1M&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6v6DpfFi1M&hl=en
Friday, 11 February 2011
Atom Bomb Joe Bonica's Movie Of The Month
"Survival Town" Atom Test, operation "Teapot" Atomic Test, amazing films of H-Bomb Actual footage of nuclear bomb testing, the scientists and military people involved in a the South Pacific and the American Southwest. Frighteningly slim and few precautions are taken with the lives of those people who jobs were to be present at the test sites. Film purports to prove that survival of nuclear attack is possible. Bikini Atoll; testing of the atomic bomb; Navy crews watch from deck of ship; remote control Los Alamos director Dr. Holloway; crew straps on goggles; bomb explodes; aerial shot shows ships immediately adjacent to the mushroom cloud; Mercury, Nevada test; some tanks were less than a mile away; scene of utter devastation and annihilation Operation Teapot Yucca Flat Nevada; 9000 servicemen ready to take their places in trenches; soldiers dust each other off with brooms; Voiceover: "Demonstrating the importance of civil defense preparedness, the elaborate exercises proved survival is possible, offering new hope to all who live in the shadow of the atomic age."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFPzAhKphws&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFPzAhKphws&hl=en
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