All categories - 15 July 2006

The Few. The Proud. The Marines.

In the beginning was the word, and the word was GOD:
In the beginning was GOD - and all else was darkness
and void, and without form.
So GOD created the heavens and the Earth.
He created the sun, and the moon, and the stars,
so that light might pierce the darkness.
GOD divided the earth between the land and the
sea and these He filled with many assorted creatures.

The dark, salty creatures that inhabited the oceans,
GOD called sailors, and He dressed them accordingly,
with tight fitting little trousers that looked like bells at
the bottom and with cute little flaps on their shirts to
hide the hickies on their necks. He also gave them
long sideburns and shabby looking beards.
GOD nicknamed them "squids & swab-jockeys"
and banished them to a lifetime at sea so that
normal folks would not have to associate with
them, except occasionally. (Except for an incredibly
brave & lucky few who served with the Marines)
To further identify these unloved creatures,
He called them petty and commodore but they
were known as red-blooded fighting men.

And the flighty creatures of the land, GOD called
soldiers. And with a twinkle in His eye,
and a sense of humor that only He could have,
GOD made their trousers too short,
and their covers too large and they had pockets
to warm their hands. And to adorn their uniforms,
GOD gave them badges in quantities that only a
dime store owner could appreciate. And He gave
them emblems and crests... and all sorts of shiny
things that glittered... and devices that dangled.

And then He set about to create some air creatures
for which He designed a greyhound bus
driver's uniform. He initially nicknamed them
“flyboys”, but discarded the idea shortly thereafter
and it was not until years later that some apostles
"resurrected" this theme and established what
we now know as the “wild blue yonder wonders”.


And on the 6th day, He thought about His labors,
and in His infinite wisdom, GOD created a divine
creature, and this He called “MARINE”.
And these Marines, whom GOD had created in
His own image, were to be magnificent creatures
of the land and the sea and the air. And to these
He gave many wonderful uniforms. Some were
green, some were blue, with red trim, and in the
early days, some were even a beautiful tan. He
gave them practical, fighting uniforms,
so that they could wage war against all Armies
that waged war against the oppressed, those
that were terrorists and those who opposed
Freedom. He gave them service uniforms for
their daily work and training, that they might be sharp and ready...
and He gave them evening and dress uniforms...
Sharp, stylish, handsome things, so they might
promenade with their ladies on a Saturday night,
and impress the hell out of everybody else!
He even gave the NCOs & Officers swords so
that people who were not impressed could be
dealt with. He nicknamed them “Leathernecks & Devil Dogs”.

He then declared that all Marines would join
him to guard Heaven’s Shores.

And then GOD rested, knowing that
THE UNITED STATES MARINES would protect His kingdom forever.

2006-07-15 08:10:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

having headaches, tension especially at work staring at computer. eyes have worsened 13 degrees in two years

2006-07-15 08:10:20 · 1 answers · asked by spiritcriedmary 1 in Skin Conditions

I noticed my tree leaves were discolored, then a few days ago I went out and checked around the roots and noticed the root system was rotted away from the tree on one side. Can I save it?

2006-07-15 08:10:13 · 3 answers · asked by ventman 1 in Garden & Landscape

hey ima be goin 2 college so i don't really have a lot of money to buy a str8ner or perms that kinda stuff. i have very puffy thick hair mostly straight n 15 % wavy. its weird. but its so thick!!ahhh. wat kind of cuts would do it good?

2006-07-15 08:10:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Hair

had test. cancer and went through chemo when i was 19,i never tried to have kids so i was just wondering if because of this i cant

2006-07-15 08:10:10 · 9 answers · asked by wizard1183 2 in Pregnancy

does anybody like to listen to reggaeton music ? daddy yankee, shakira, don omar etc....

2006-07-15 08:09:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Music

I've heard alot of diffrent answers, so just how often does the male body take to replace sperm?

2006-07-15 08:09:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

2006-07-15 08:09:52 · 6 answers · asked by funkymonkey 3 in Philosophy

2006-07-15 08:09:51 · 11 answers · asked by CAROLINE 1 in Current Events

2006-07-15 08:09:43 · 15 answers · asked by IVORY 4 in Singles & Dating

2006-07-15 08:09:33 · 15 answers · asked by ss24xbhandyman@yahoo.co.uk 2 in Video & Online Games

2006-07-15 08:09:31 · 4 answers · asked by henryskia 2 in Music

I use the clean and clear continuous control acne cleanser that has benzoyl peroxide in it, but it is no longer effective in getting rid of my acne. So those of you who use a acne cleanser with benzoyl peroxide in it, say what brand it is and how well it works for you.

I am looking for a different brand to get rid of acne.

2006-07-15 08:09:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin & Body

2006-07-15 08:09:19 · 7 answers · asked by goring 6 in Physics

2006-07-15 08:09:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Just looking for a nearly new car and cant decide on a Golf or an Astra. Read good reviews on the Astra, and its cheaper, but always put off Vauxhall's cuz they are just boring and crap quality. Anyone got a latest Astra?

2006-07-15 08:09:12 · 11 answers · asked by paulsfitz 2 in Vauxhall Opel

2006-07-15 08:09:10 · 6 answers · asked by Steve J 1 in Music

Give good reasons please.

2006-07-15 08:09:03 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I'm looking at approximately 2000 square feet, two levels, 3BRS, 2Bath. One estimate I had heard was around $70 per sqft, plus finishing costs. Thanks

2006-07-15 08:08:57 · 3 answers · asked by Robert S 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-07-15 08:08:56 · 10 answers · asked by Daniel 2 in Singapore

I am going to be working in the Renaissance Center. I have spent time in Troy and Rochester and I like those communities but I am worried about the commute. I would love Bermingham but the cost and the commute would be a concern.

It is only my wife and myself as our children are grown. My wife likes to run early morning so safety is a concern. My ideal location would be a nice, quiet, affordable community with an easy commute to downtown and decent shopping and restaurant selection.

We are also wanting to downsize our home but we still want features like high ceilings, art niches, etc. in the home. Moving to a high rise would probably challenge our comfort zone.

If you know of a web site that compares the various neighborhoods I would love to see that URL.

All suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance for your answers.

2006-07-15 08:08:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Detroit

2006-07-15 08:08:54 · 14 answers · asked by D 1 in Hair

2006-07-15 08:08:51 · 19 answers · asked by hotty♥25 3 in Family

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would you ever come to my house for a cookout ?

2006-07-15 08:08:50 · 17 answers · asked by Tammy ♥ 2 in Polls & Surveys

2006-07-15 08:08:47 · 8 answers · asked by soulsista 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-15 08:08:45 · 7 answers · asked by patrick_socha@rogers.com 1 in Video & Online Games

On Monday you are going to one of the last rehersals for the show you are in. In that cast is a person that is playing head games with you - so you played back. Now that person is ignoring you - you ignore back. That person is jealous of the person they think you like so they are trying to make you jealous by flirting with the friends around you. You have always been "mysterious" through this thing. You don't plan on changing that - it wouldn't be you to fall all over this person.

See the game you have gotten yourself into?

So, what are you going to do on Monday?

A) Continue going nowhere with these games.
B) Drop the person.
C) If you get the chance, tell them you like them (in an INDIRECT way).

2006-07-15 08:08:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

2006-07-15 08:08:31 · 4 answers · asked by wonderin' 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Mine is Stephen King as he has got such a vivid imagination. I also love his movies.

2006-07-15 08:08:22 · 30 answers · asked by RainCloud 6 in Books & Authors

Nasze drzewa
Jest to gatunek olszy szeroko rozsiedlony na polkuli polnocnej, nie wylaczajac Ameryli U nas wystepuje glownie w gorach, a wzdluz rzek schodzi rowniez na niziny wskutek przenoszenia owockow przez wode. Dolina Wisly dociera az do Baltyku, a Odra, do jej srodkowego biegu.

2006-07-15 08:08:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities