A Spirited Perfect Ten

[PhilharMagician]

The norm in late 2001 @ JFK airport was military checking everyone while carrying automatic weapons in the airport. It was tough to not bring my coffee into the airport without someone sticking something into it to make sure I wasn't hiding a bomb in my coffee.

I hope things clear up in France soon as I wish this on nobody.

 

[bhg469]

Was the norm back in 1998- guards with AK-47s at the Eiffel Tower.

Not to argue specifics but the French military uses a Famas. If you see a french soldier with an AK you should be leary.

 

[ford91exploder]

Was the norm back in 1998- guards with AK-47s at the Eiffel Tower.

Probably NOT AK's I'd guess a FAMAS or SG-550/H&K 36E both rifles chambered in 5.56 NATO issued to the miliary and the Gendarmerie. The FAMAS is issued to the military only.

 

[ford91exploder]

Not to argue specifics but the French military uses a Famas. If you see a french soldier with an AK you should be leary.

VERY, VERY leery, AK is kind of unique in that it uses a strongly curved magazine

 

[Donald Razorduck]

I think Disney might be able to get a few, at least on loan, for DAK.

But I have never heard it being a priority or even viewed as a big 'get' ... I asked Dr. Beth Stevens about it a few times years ago and got very nonchalant 'that would be nice' type responses.

They are all on loan, Memphis got it's Panda's due to Sen Sasser's being a long time ambassador and financial backing from FedEx. It was a ten year deal, It was renewed last year for another ten years but the Chinese were pleased with Memphis and cut the "rent" in half. It was an upcharge when it first opened but it's been just a regular exhibit for a while. All Panda's are supposedly part of breeding programs, meaning they are loaned out in pairs.

 

[jakeman]

@WDW1974 frozen at epcot... news?

It's replacing Malestrom in Norway.

 

[bhg469]

It's replacing Malestrom in Norway.

And it's still a terrible idea.

 

[Mike S]

And it's still a terrible idea.

If for no other reason than the low capacity it will have which everyone can agree with.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Frozen's made by Disney - the king of timeless IPs. Avatar's... well James Cameron isn't known for timelessness.

Please go watch Aliens.

Then watch it again.

Thats a classic.

 

[dstrawn9889]

nonono, not alienS, ---alien---. that is the classic

 

[Mike S]

nonono, not alienS, ---alien---. that is the classic

 

[bhg469]

Please go watch Aliens.

Then watch it again.

Thats a classic.

Cameron even got arguably to most memorable performance out of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Thats a classic.

So is Terminator 1 & 2.

 

[PhotoDave219]

nonono, not alienS, ---alien---. that is the classic

We were discussing James Cameron, right? I have to put Aliens as his piece du resistance. Then Terminator 2, True Lies, The Abyss, The Terminator, Titanic and lastly Avatar. (I had no idea he did the screenplay for Rambo II: First Blood.)

 

[Cesar R M]

We were discussing James Cameron, right? I have to put Aliens as his piece du resistance. Then Terminator 2, True Lies, The Abyss, The Terminator, Titanic and lastly Avatar. (I had no idea he did the screenplay for Rambo II: First Blood.)

Man, I so loved the campy movie of True Lies.
Also The Abyss and Titanic were incredible.

 

[bhg469]

Man, I so loved the campy movie of True Lies.
Also The Abyss and Titanic were incredible.

You can tell he really loves the ocean right?

 

[bhg469]

If for no other reason than the low capacity it will have which everyone can agree with.

True but let's face it, there are numerous reasons.

 

[coolbeans14]

Was the norm back in 1998- guards with AK-47s at the Eiffel Tower.

There seems to always have been armed soldiers and police in Paris and DLP. The worrying trend is they've become more noticeable in the UK (specifically windsor). Up until recently you would see them at the castle gate and the odd bomb dog, but I have noticed more armed police, and this is even before the awful attacks this week. I think another attack in Paris and UK is now a when, not if. Just a truly upsetting thought.

On a cheerier note, you're all forgetting James camerons's greatest work... Piranha

 

[The Mom]

VERY, VERY leery, AK is kind of unique in that it uses a strongly curved magazine

I stand corrected. Perhaps I just should have said military grade assault weapon that looked scary?

 

[ford91exploder]

I stand corrected. Perhaps I just should have said military grade assault weapon that looked scary?

And those ARE assault weapons the very definition of which includes fully automatic fire. However 'scary military weapon' works for common usage

BTW in today's world its not a bad idea to familiarize oneself with the outlines of the common military/police weapons used in countries you are visiting as the 'wrong' weapon in a policeman's or soldier's hands is a sign of something VERY wrong and a sign that you should vacate the location immediately if not sooner.