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ATLArbiter retweeted
That's a ship riding up and over a tsunami off the coast of Japan.
On 11 March 2011 a magnitude 9.0 to 9.1 earthquake struck off Tohoku. In deep water a tsunami may be only about a metre high, passing under ships unnoticed at over 800 km/h.
Near shore it slows and its height grows enormously, possibly reaching up to 40.5 m at Miyako. I can't picture the nerve it took to steer straight into that.
ATLArbiter retweeted
What an interesting read...........
On Jeopardy the other night, the final question asked: “How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the Tomb of the Unknown?”
All three contestants missed it.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the Tomb and why?
He takes 21 steps — symbolizing the 21-gun salute, the highest military and foreign tribute.
2. How long does he pause before turning to walk back and why?
He waits 21 seconds, again in honor of the same tradition.
3. Why are his gloves damp?
They are lightly moistened to ensure he never loses his grip on his rifle.
4. Does he keep his rifle on the same shoulder, and if not, why?
He always carries it on the shoulder farthest from the Tomb. After each crossing, he performs an about-face and moves it to the outside shoulder.
5. How often are the guards changed?
Every 30 minutes, 24/7, 365 days a year.
6. What are the physical requirements for a Tomb Guard?
Applicants must be between 5'10" and 6'2" and have a waist no larger than 30".
Other expectations of the Guard:
They devote two years to the Tomb, live in the barracks beneath it, and must refrain from drinking alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives.
They can never swear in public or dishonor the uniform or the Tomb.
After two years, they earn a wreath pin signifying their service — fewer than 400 are currently worn.
If they violate the code, they must relinquish the pin.
Their shoes have thick soles to protect against extreme temperatures and metal heel plates that create the crisp click when they halt.
Uniforms must have zero wrinkles or lint and are inspected in a full-length mirror.
For the first six months, guards do not speak to anyone and do not watch television.
Their off-duty time is spent studying the 175 notable individuals buried at Arlington National Cemetery, memorizing who they are and where they rest.
Among them: President Taft, Joe E. Lewis, and Audie Murphy, the most decorated WWII soldier.
Every guard spends five hours daily preparing their uniform.
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM, O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
When Hurricane Isabel approached Washington, D.C. in 2003, Congress shut down for two days. The guards were offered permission to suspend duty due to danger.
They replied: “No way, Sir!”
Drenched and marching through the storm, they insisted that guarding the Tomb is the highest honor, not just a task.
The Tomb has been continuously guarded — day and night — since 1930.
God Bless and Keep Them
I don’t often encourage sharing posts, but I would be honored if this one reached as many people as possible. We should always feel proud of the men and women who serve, wherever they are stationed.
Duty – Honor – Country
IN GOD WE TRUST — with Herbert F Wieland.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Some claims in this post are inaccurate. The Society of the Honor Guard says the Tomb has been guarded since 1937, the guard changes hourly in winter, sentinels can drink off duty, and there is no lifetime ban on alcohol or swearing.
tombguard.org/society/faq leadstories.com/hoax-alert/202…
ATLArbiter retweeted
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ATLArbiter retweeted
The sickening stories keeping coming in…😢😢😢
SHAME ON YOU, @StubHub.
Imagine being a kid, a HUGE @Brewers fan, and finding out you’re going to see your team play in the WORLD SERIES! ⚾️💙💛
The excitement. The anticipation. The memories you’re already imagining making.
Now imagine having that excitement ripped away because a company sold your 3 tickets that you bought, that they apparently can’t deliver.
That’s exactly what we’re dealing with right now.
We purchased THREE tickets to the Milwaukee Brewers World Series for Game 1 last Tuesday(13th) through StubHub. We selected our section, our row, paid for our tickets, and received our order confirmation.
Everything was supposed to be set.
Then suddenly, StubHub tells us they’re “searching for replacement options” because they can’t provide the tickets we purchased.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!
How does a company accept someone’s hard earned money, confirm a purchase, and then turn around and say they can’t fulfill it?!
And their solution? We can request a refund while they continue looking for tickets.
THIS ISN’T ABOUT THE MONEY.
It’s about the experience. It’s about the memories. It’s about the excitement of a kid, his dad, and grandpa, who thought they were going to watch their favorite baseball team play on the biggest stage in baseball.
Look at the first picture. That’s the disappointment you’re creating, StubHub.
A refund doesn’t replace that moment.
And here’s what really bothers me…
StubHub advertises a “FanProtect Guarantee” and tells customers their orders are “100% guaranteed.”
Guaranteed WHAT, exactly?!
Because from where we’re sitting, that guarantee doesn’t feel worth much when you can’t deliver the tickets you sold us.
We did everything right. We purchased through a major ticket marketplace. We trusted the confirmation. We trusted the guarantee.
Now it’s time for StubHub to make it right.
We aren’t asking for anything extra. We want the three tickets we paid for, or comparable or better seats together, at no additional cost.
Stubhub…DO BETTER.
Please SHARE this. Not just for us, but for every fan who has trusted a ticket company with an experience that means so much more than the price of admission.
ℹ️Brandon Barker
ATLArbiter retweeted
When I was playing with the St. Louis Cardinals, we did a drill that made me super uncomfortable.
Pitchers started throwing 100 MPH.
One thing that helped me adjust to the increased velocity was actually training at speeds that felt faster than the game.
We would take the pitching machine out on the field and crank it up as fast as we could.
It wasn't pretty.
The ball would cut. Sink. Dive. Take off.
Sometimes it was just uncomfortable trying to hit it.
But that was the point.
We were forcing our eyes and bodies to adjust to something that felt faster and harder than what we'd see in the game.
Then when we faced normal game velocity...
The game felt slower.
If I were training a hitter struggling with velocity today, here's what I'd do:
Take 15–20 swings against a machine set faster than what you normally face.
Don't worry about crushing every ball.
Get comfortable being uncomfortable.
Then bring the machine back down to the velocity you normally see and take another 15–20 swings.
Feel the difference.
Because there's one thing I learned playing this game...
If you want the game to slow down, sometimes you have to make practice speed up, and much harder.
Thank you for reading,
- Jermaine Curtis
P.S. - If you enjoyed this, and thought it was helpful, please share it.
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“Count the cost.”
I heard that in church this morning, and it stuck with me.
Everybody wants the outcome.
The scholarship.
The starting job.
The championship.
The opportunity.
The dream.
But have you counted the cost?
Early mornings.
Late nights.
Missing things your friends are doing.
Training when you’re tired.
Failing publicly.
Being coached hard.
Doing the boring work.
Stacking days when nobody is watching.
Dreams are easy to talk about.
The cost is paid when talking stops.
If you say you want something badly…
Make sure your habits prove you’re willing to pay for it. ⚾️
ATLArbiter retweeted
One of my buddy’s sons skipped college and became an electrician at 18.
He was told either college or military were his only two options.
His parents weren’t exactly excited when he went to trade school. Actually they were a little embarrassed.
Most of their friends’ kids were going off to universities. Their son was showing up to job sites at 6am.
By 21 he was making $90k
By 24 he had his master electrician license making over $120k
At 27 he started taking his own jobs on the side for a total of $200k
Last year at 29 his little “electrician business” did $1.8M with 4 vans.
Funny how that works.
His parents used to explain why he didn’t go to college.
Now they tell everyone he owns an electrical company.
We need more 18-year-olds to know this path exists.
Day 229 tagging @mikeroweworks until more parents start bragging about trade school too.
Consider to RT if you agree.
ATLArbiter retweeted
@Titleist gave me a new bag so I’m shipping out my bag to a follower. This one came with me to the US Open, The Open and my 59. Will be shipping this out today so the giveaway will be done relatively quick.
Guess my courtesy car number
Good luck!
ATLArbiter retweeted
First @McLarenF1 signed golf bag giveaway!!
Just RT for a chance to win it!!
I’ll pick one winner on Monday 17th September… 🍀
ATLArbiter retweeted
15 things to do with your father while he is still alive. I lost mine 8 years ago.
1. Ask him what he was like at your age because once he was the same age you are right now & Watch his face light up as he tells you stories from when he was younger
2. Record his laugh when he tells one of his signature jokes. Someday you will replay the video over and over just to hear it again
3. Ask him about the proudest moment of his life. (Odds are he will say when you were born)
4. Ask him his favourite songs
Listen to them together, laugh, sing and be happy. These will become your most cherished memories in years to come
5. Take a picture of him doing something he loves. Watching tv, gardening, playing the guitar, anything. When you look back these will be the pictures that will make you smile the most
6. Tell him you love him even if it's something you don't normally do.
7. Tell him you are proud to be his son/daughter This will mean more to him than you realise (even if he doesn't show it)
8. Listen to music from his youth and watch him turn from dad into a young man again
9. Take a short video of him talking about something random sacred Someday even the ordinary things he said become
10. Bring up something you are thankful for from years ago
11. Ask him what it was like for him growing up
12. Call him for no reason
Don't take being able to do this for granted.
Someday you would give anything to hear his voice again.
13. Take a picture of just the 2 of you together
14. Ask him to show you an old photo of him because seeing him young will remind you that he wasn't always Dad
15. Tell him something you are struggling with, no matter what age you are Because even when your grown it means the world to him to feel like he can still help
Let him give you advice, even if you don't need it because one day you will give anything to hear his voice guiding you again
ATLArbiter retweeted
🚨#BREAKING: The man stabbed in the chest by an illegal alien on the train in Charlotte NC, Kenyon Dobie, is in critical condition with a tube in his chest, pumping blood out of his lungs.
According to authorities, Dobie was the only person who stood up and told the drunk illegal to stop screaming at riders, including an elderly woman on the train.
For his efforts, he was knifed in the chest.
"I guess it’s better off that it happened to me and not an older person. I wasn’t trying to be a macho man, but what I won’t allow is you to attack random people for no reason, especially the elderly..."
ATLArbiter retweeted
Dale Murphy was a top 5 player for a decade. His stats match up with the best players of the 1980s, and he did it on some very bad teams. He’s a 2x MVP and has the second-most RBI over those 10 years. It’s a travesty that he’s not in the Hall of Fame.
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All I can say is… wow! Nancy and I and the whole Murphy family are just blown away by this. Thank you to all you fans who organized and put the work in to make this. I’m so overwhelmed and humbled by your kindness and support.
Dale "Murph" Murphy's legacy isn't just defined by his Hall of Fame numbers - it's also built on integrity, humanity, and love of the game.
It's time! #murphytothehall
Thank you @Jason_Aldean and Wright Thompson
#mlb #dalemurphy #baseball #halloffame #cooperstown #braves #atl
ATLArbiter retweeted
Transactional vs. Transformational Coaching
Dan Hurley shared a story about asking Geno Auriemma for advice after a rough start last season.
Geno didn’t mince words:
“Listen, if the only gratification and the only part of coaching that excites you is winning the national championship, then you’ve lost your way, buddy! Where’s the joy in the things that you’ve always been about as a coach before you went on the championship run, like relationships with your players, like helping people get better, like making your team the best it can be.
Be a coach, man. This is when you really need to be a leader. This team isn’t as good as last year’s, so what the hell are you going to do about it? Are you going home? Are you going to let this thing unravel?”
That’s the tension every coach feels: Transactional vs. Transformational.
Transactional coaching is outcome-obsessed. It’s about the wins, the losses, the trophies. The problem? When results don’t come, your purpose crumbles with them.
Transformational coaching is different. It’s about people. It’s about growth. It’s about building something that lasts whether the scoreboard agrees with you or not.
And this is why mentorship matters so much in coaching. Left on our own, it’s easy to drift into a transactional mode without even realizing it. A trusted mentor can pull us back to center, and remind us why we started coaching in the first place.
To build relationships.
To develop players as people.
To make teams the best they can be.
Wins matter. But they’re not the why. The why is impact. The why is growth. The why is leaving your players better than you found them.
The process is the prize.
Stay grounded. Stay on the path. Always remember your why.
