Word: shells
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Supplies are a major problem. Sitting in a shell-pocked command post with a panoramic view of the Kapisa front lines, Mahmad Zahir, a platoon commander with 21 years of combat experience, pulls out three Kalashnikov rifle magazines from the webbing under his jacket and lays them on the floor for inspection. Two of the three are empty. "We're short of ammunition--for tanks, artillery, machine guns, rifles. It's already cold, but we don't have enough blankets, and we have no winter uniforms," says the bearded, sunken-cheeked veteran. "If the Americans hit the Taliban...
...buildings ‘Knafel Center’ satisfies a crying ego need I apparently have,” Knafel says. “But I figured I could overcome that and free up a building for some guy who’s got to come along and shell out a couple of bucks...
...least, that’s what Yoshi says. “Why must we race endlessly? Could we not use our kart-driving skills for cooperation instead of competition?” Yoshi’s speech ended abruptly when he was battered by a green shell and knocked off Rainbow Road into deep space?...
...taco dish that has a row of soft tortillas filled with chunks of beef and smothered in lettuce, onions and cheese. Once again, it’s important to note that these tacos are not the “Ortega” variety with a crunchy shell and processed cheese. Rather, Olé has created a Mexican treat that demonstrates to the unenlightened masses that Mexican means more than burrito and enchilada. In fact, it’s unlikely that the word burrito would even sully the menu of Ol?...
...With the Star Cup on the line, Mario knocked Bowser out with a red shell Saturday night. “Fucking plumber,” Bowser was heard to mutter...