(21 Jul 2014, 5:40 pm)Marcus wrote The story of Dorie Miller has always inspired me;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gshbde_6Jyo

Basically, he was a cook onboard the USS West Virginia during the Attack on Pearl Harbor. He had become friends with the ships captain, Mervyn S. Bennion. As bombs struck the ship from the Japs up in the sky, one hit the bridge, killing all but Bennion. Miller made his way to the command deck, and attempted to move his captain, who had had his stomach torn open by shrapnel, who was still barking orders to his crew. He died before Miller could help him, but nonetheless, Miller, who had never even fired a weapon (being seen as lower-class at the time due to his color), took up an AA gun and shot down numerous Japanese Planes. For that he became the first black person to receive The Navy Cross. In 1943, he was serving aboard the USS Lacoma Bay, when it was torpedoed. His fate was never understood, although it is likely he was killed along with the majority of the crew. His body was never found.

(21 Jul 2014, 5:52 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Quite some story when you think about the time he grew up in, a 2nd class citizen due to segreagation and segregated forces, pretty much the lowest of the low.

One story I like out of World War 2 is that of Dick Winters and Co.E 101st Airborne...The Band of Brothers

(21 Jul 2014, 6:15 pm)Marcus wrote I know - a homeless white person was more important than a millionaire black person.

(24 Jul 2014, 2:23 pm)Michael wrote A plane has crashed over Niger due to bad weather.

3rd one in matter of days..... it's not looking good at all..so i'll think i'll pass on air travel for a while because so far....

1 Plane goes missing (8.3.14)
1 gets blown out the sky over Ukraine (17.7.14)
1 plane crashes in Taiwan due to weather (23.7.14)
1 crashes in Niger due to bad weather (24.7.14)

Doesn't look good at all.

I wonder where/when will be the next one

(24 Jul 2014, 2:28 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Ah don't man Michael.
Some of us are going abroad on a plane this year

(24 Jul 2014, 2:28 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Ah don't man Michael.
Some of us are going abroad on a plane this year

(24 Jul 2014, 2:39 pm)Marcus wrote I'm going on Wednesday the 6th!!

Don't get me worried, Michael!!!

(24 Jul 2014, 2:54 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Ditto. NEB may be two members down!

(24 Jul 2014, 9:39 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Need I say more

Liz photo bombing an Austin Selfie

SPLIT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE MH17 CHARITABLE DONATION

http://www.splitfestival.com/split 2014/media/SPLIT ANNOUNCE MH17 CHARITABLE DONATION.pdf

Split Festival have announced that, from today, they will donate £5, from all advance tickets purchased, to the fund set up in memory of Liam Sweeney and John Alder, the two Newcastle fans who tragically lost their lives in the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 air disaster. 


The fund was created by Sunderland fan Gary Ferguson with the intention of raising £100 for a floral tribute in memory of the two football fans. The sum has since surpassed £30,000 and has united people from all areas of the North East. At the request of the families, the final total will be split between two cancer charities, the Marie Curie Hospice and the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Split Festival would love to see that figure rise higher and therefore have taken the decision of making a donation from each ticket bought from today in advance of the event on the weekend of August 9 and 10.


Split Festival organiser, Martyn McFadden, said: "It's a tragedy that these lads have lost their lives in such circumstances. However, it's a real testament to the strength and unity of our region that fans from Sunderland and Newcastle have come together and the money raised in their name will be a significant help to others."


McFadden, who is also the editor of Sunderland AFC fanzine A Love Supreme, added: “There will always be a healthy rivalry between Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United, but when tragedies like this occur we pull together and put bragging rights aside. It is a fantastic gesture from Sunderland fans to set up the fund, but both sets of supporters have done themselves proud in the compassion they have shown.”


Split Festival will take place on the weekend of August 9 and 10 and will feature acts such as Dizzee Rascal, Maximo Park, The Cribs, Ocean Colour Scene Acoustic and many more. Tickets are priced at £30 per day or £50 for the weekend, with under 11s entering for free with a paying adult.


For further info and interview requests contact press@splitfestival.com or visit www.splitfestival.com

Read more: http://www.readytogo.net/smb/threads/split-festival-announce-mh17-charitable-donation.945149/#ixzz38W7u3xRA

(29 Jul 2014, 4:50 pm)tyresmoke wrote Not very often I get to plug something but a few weeks ago my brother was a finalist in a competition with Easyjet to win 2 return flights to anywhere on the network - unfortunately the events of MH17 in Ukraine saw them suspend it.

Anyway it has now been re-started so I need as many votes as possible to get him up there
So if you have twitter, please tweet #seatforsam to @easyjet
It closes on Thursday - thanks for your time everyone !

(29 Jul 2014, 4:50 pm)tyresmoke wrote Not very often I get to plug something but a few weeks ago my brother was a finalist in a competition with Easyjet to win 2 return flights to anywhere on the network - unfortunately the events of MH17 in Ukraine saw them suspend it.

Anyway it has now been re-started so I need as many votes as possible to get him up there
So if you have twitter, please tweet #seatforsam to @easyjet
It closes on Thursday - thanks for your time everyone !

(29 Jul 2014, 4:55 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Is that all...just #seatforsam, or do I need to say anything else???

(29 Jul 2014, 4:57 pm)tyresmoke wrote Just @easyjet #seatforsam will do, can add something else if you want like good luck or whatever...

(30 Jul 2014, 7:23 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Just been around the Shop for some Crisps for me and my Mother, to around 15 Police Cars/Vans and around 30+ Drunken Charvs hanging about outside The Highwayman, making a shit load of noise, obviously something has kicked off, but no idea what.

(30 Jul 2014, 7:23 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Just been around the Shop for some Crisps for me and my Mother, to around 15 Police Cars/Vans and around 30+ Drunken Charvs hanging about outside The Highwayman, making a shit load of noise, obviously something has kicked off, but no idea what.

(30 Jul 2014, 7:59 pm)Marcus wrote I sense Andreos and his FPF comrades may have 'fired a few guns' in this....

(30 Jul 2014, 8:03 pm)aureolin wrote Have you ever noticed how awkward it is when you flick on to Sky Sports News, and there's two blokes presenting it? Doesn't seem right without a bit of cleavage!

(30 Jul 2014, 7:57 pm)aureolin wrote Business as usual then?

(30 Jul 2014, 8:18 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote It's never been this Bad in the 14 Years I have lived at Lambton, other than the occasional raid on Next Door, even then there is only 3 Police Cars turn up, But 15, possibly more, honestly couldn't believe it.

(30 Jul 2014, 8:21 pm)aureolin wrote I seen a new documentary advertised for Lambton the other day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVJ92mdIH1c

(30 Jul 2014, 8:21 pm)aureolin wrote I seen a new documentary advertised for Lambton the other day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVJ92mdIH1c

(30 Jul 2014, 8:35 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Just a few examples for "The Bill: North East"