This story above is indeed an unbelievable travesty of justice. From memory driving 9kms  above the speed limit in Australia could lose you 3 points, while killing someone while you are driving a car and playing a playstation only 5. Just a thought - why would you play a computer simulation of driving while you actually are driving? Is the simulation better than the real thing?

I have changed the title of this thread to get more people discussing unbelievable stories like the one El Treas has put above. I wouldn't encourage entering into a business proposition with him though....

Incidentally speaking of insanity. If you are insane (and wealthy) here's something El Treas sent me that might help you part with lots of your money....

http://www.buybritneyshair.com/

Be careful offering murder services online Tom as they are taxable. Also it tends to end up with someone coming in and paying you to kill someone... only to find out that you are the intended victim, etc.

On the subject of seemingly ludicrous sentences, there was a guy from Wakefield who was sent down for 25 years (!) after burning down three barns in the early 80s. When released after serving 20 years of his arson rap, within a week he'd been picked up again ... for burning down a barn!

Anyone catch this story from earlier this week?


SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - A group of U.S. tourists, including a former Marine, killed a Costa Rican mugger by breaking his neck after he pulled a gun on them in a Caribbean port, a local police official said on Thursday.

The cruise ship passengers told police they jumped on Wagner Segura, 20, to defend themselves when he pointed a .38 caliber revolver at them near the Caribbean port of Limon on Wednesday, and somehow snapped his neck, regional police director Luis Hernandez said.

Segura died instantly and two other unidentified thieves, one of whom was armed with a knife, fled the scene, Hernandez said.

"One of the tourists was a former Marine and he was probably the one who broke (Segura's) neck," Hernandez said. "His neck was completely snapped."


No charges will be filed against the tourists because police viewed the incident as an act of self-defense. Police questioned and released the group, which rejoined the cruise and left Cost Rica.

The Americans were passengers aboard the Carnival cruise ship Legend. They got off their tour bus to take photos in a notoriously rough neighborhood a short drive from Limon.

After the attack, they put Segura's body on their bus and found a police officer in Limon to report the incident.



Guess he had quite a bad day at the office really.

Essential device for watching the cricket world cup.

As its Friday afternoon and am not expected to be doing anything useful, I have discovered a new trend gripping the US. Ladies and Gents, I give you "The movie in 5 (although it's more like 12) seconds".

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=guywiththeglasses

It covers most important events in the otherwise excellent film.

Never mind Dwayne Leverock, it looks as if the Aussies themselves will be able to provide the next generation of cricketers avec flab.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/6494117.stm

And they can be rushed to hospital as fast as anyone...

Well, they could have gone for a more avian-inspired simile, and described as about the size of a ****...

slike reading a ****ing gap fill this, intit!

Did anybody notice that Slovenia has rebranded itself?
The old logo, famously worn by a team of Bosnian cricketers, has now gone:



This new logo is supposed to combine a plethora of icons Slovene, from "Feel Love" and linden leaves to Triglav. Looks like a gay British Gas logo to me, wheras, for Times New Roman, it should never be used. Ever.

Just out of interest, are those Bosnian trackies now collectors items? If so, anybody know where you can get a good price for them?

-- Edited by El Treasurorio at 15:54, 2007-03-29

El Treasurorio wrote:

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Did anybody notice that Slovenia has rebranded itself?
The old logo, famously worn by a team of Bosnian cricketers, has now gone:



This new logo is supposed to combine a plethora of icons Slovene, from "Feel Love" and linden leaves to Triglav. Looks like a gay British Gas logo to me, wheras, for Times New Roman, it should never be used. Ever.

Just out of interest, are those Bosnian trackies now collectors items? If so, anybody know where you can get a good price for them?

-- Edited by El Treasurorio at 15:54, 2007-03-29

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 I suppose making something of the "LOVE" in S-love-nia not a bad idea but the chance that anyone not already very very familar with Slovenia will get the reference to the Triglav/Alps in that logo is very remote - yet that was one of the main features - a heart combined with the Triglav emblem.

 

 

Luxury wrote:

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My god, that is awful, truly abysmal. What were they thinking? Does it come with the new slogan "Slovenia: the blue piece of Europe"? It's on a par with the EU's together symbol

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That's a per'ty awful symbol you got there Luksoowary...

The sunny side of the Alps was actually not bad. None of the slogans since have been better:

Slovenia invigorates
Green piece of Europe
A diversity to discover
Slovenia - a perfect blend of Central Europe in minature and the few good things from the south-east of Europe in an area (a bit like) the shape of a chicken

Maybe they should use the one that all Slovenes say when you meet them the first time: "It's a small country but it's got everything"

 

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I'm amazed no one has sought to include a cricket angle in all of this.

'Slovenia - Cricket is Played'

'Slovenia - Home of the Pie'

Three stumps could stand for Triglav for a start.

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There exists somewhere a picture designed by El Tres showing a cricket ball rising over Triglav. It's bloody good actually.I'll try and dig it out.

As for "Home of the Pie" - this fails as for a true Pie Chucker actually hits the pitch area when he launches his pastry,and on a non-cricketing connection - you can't find a good Pie anywhere. (except chez moi - as I am "Le Roi des tartes" actually)

 

As long as nobody asks this guy for his Slovenia slogan (sorry to interrupt this train of thought, but I found this and had to get it up)

Michael Jackson wants Vegas robot

03/27/2007 4:00 PM, Yahoo! Music
Dotmusic

Michael Jackson is in discussions about creating a 50-foot robotic replica of himself to roam the Las Vegas desert, according to reports.

The pop legend is currently understood to be living in the city, as he considers making a comeback after 2004's turbulent child sex case.

It has now been claimed that his plans include an elaborate show in Vegas, which would feature the giant Jacko striding around the desert, firing laser beams.

If built, the metal monster would apparently be visible to aircraft as they come in to land in the casino capital.

It is the centerpiece of an elaborate Jackson-inspired show in Vegas, according to Andre Van Pier, the robot's designer.

Luckman Van Pier, his partner at the company behind the proposal, claims blueprints have been drawn up for the show and seen by the star.

"Michael's looked at the sketches and likes them," he told the New York Daily News.

On the subject of the robot, he continued: "It would be in the desert sands. Laser beams would shoot out of it so it would be the first thing people flying in would see.

Pres - roi des tartes ou roi des tourtes?

In Luxembourg French it means "I'm the Duke of uphill gardening".

I thought your pie-baking kingship was more of the steak 'n' kidney variety than blackberry 'n' apple.  And the cricket reference is surely to Fray Bentos, not tarte aux pommes.

Muppet wrote:

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Luxury wrote: How about 'Slovenia - it's on the way to Croatia'.Love it! I think you should formally suggest that one. Bet tourist numbers would rise...

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Absolutely - a TV ad campaign in Czech Rep, Slovakia and Poland saying:

Slovenia - probably the prettiest motorway service station in the world.

 

He also supports Betis, so the whole thing would have filled him with revulsion. And a little glee.

For those who missed it, here is the point at which the right wing finally ran out of bluster:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/columnists/dailymail.html?in_article_id=448239&in_page_id=1790

It really is time to retire to your cabin with the revolver Dickie.

Yes, I peruse the Daily Heil. You have to know what the bastards are up to. Nothing very clever as it turns out.

-- Edited by El Presidente at 07:00, 2007-04-13

Holy sh*t, that's one big party. I guess it's an idea if you don't like your landlord...

Golcar CC wrote:

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From an article about comedian or rather "top funnyman" Alan Carr:

Last autumn, he and Lionel Blair saved a suicidal man at Blackpool Pier. "We're sitting there having a glass of wine. A man runs in. 'Someone's trying to kill himself - he's hanging off the pier!' Lionel runs over and says, 'I'm Lionel Blair off the telly. Come and have a brandy with us, darling - life's too short.' He did a double-take and we grabbed him. It was hilarious."

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I reckon if I was thinking of ending it all, the sound of Alan Carr's voice would be likely to tip me over the edge, not bring me back from the brink.
He makes Graham Norton sound wise and authoritative.

Incidentally, saw this on Graham Norton's show yesterday:
Two girls were overheard in a branch of Waterstones...
Girl 1: "You know there are those places where you can rent out DVDs?"
Girl 2: "Yeah?"
Girl 1: "They should have a place where you can rent out books as well..."

El Treasurorio wrote:

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Now, if some of the reports are right in that Abramovic managed to settle for GBP 150m, then that works out at 27,000 quid per day for his wife of 16 years. Surely he could have got a better deal?

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Depends really: quality of cooking, cleanliness of house, frequency of BJs, that sort of thing. I can see that it might have been worth it if she was really exceptional.
Still, not sure he'll be too out of pocket.

Rio drops in to discuss gang culture
Rio Ferdinand and Tony Blair chat in 10 Downing Street Rio Ferdinand spelt out his ideas on how best to tackle violent teen crime during a briefing with Tony Blair in No10. The pair discussed after-school clubs which could provide sports facilities, career advice and mentoring.

The soccer star and the PM also spoke about the idea of forming a team of football ambassadors who could tour schools and talk to teens.
Next Friday Paul Daniels and other concerned magicians are visiting with  Premier Blair to discuss proposals from the field of light entertainment that may improve the situation in Iraq.

Golcar CC wrote:

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Next Friday Paul Daniels and other concerned magicians are visiting with  Premier Blair to discuss proposals from the field of light entertainment that may improve the situation in Iraq.

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Like making all of its oil disappear...