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As the dog says OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH Yesssssssssssss
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The ACPO guidance is to cover the fact that the speedometer within cars are not that accurate and there is a defence in law that you took all necessary actions to the best of your ability to comply with the law. Watching your speedometer and the road and conditions is such a defence in law, plus if there was a test done on your speedo, and it was found to be inaccurate below the speed shown, it would cast doubts on the piece of equipment used to catch you. And believe me it does. These pieces of kit are only as accurate as those using them, and it was one of my road closures that Panorama did the documentary where an expert debunked laser speed cameras. Therefore prosecutions are done on the balance that if you are above the formula, the conviction would be safe. I am not advocating anyone going down this road, as it could cost the best part of £5k-10k to prove and if you don't you will get a bigger punishment. I have done one of the Driver Awareness Courses, 34 in a 30. If I was going 1 mph slower, I wouldn't have been charged. The position of the van was also illegal, as it was parked on grass, and not on the road, and he didn't have a clear view of me, as there were trees within his view. Also I wasn't isolated in his view, as there were other vehicles and the machine, even though he may be looking at my vehicle, will lock onto the fastest speed source. I could have challenged it but didn't as I have a clean licence and like to keep it that way, and couldn't be arsed, like most people. So I took the course, which was really good, very interesting and should be part of the driving test. I couldn't put hand on heart and confess that I now drive fully within the law, but maybe a bit more clipped. Hey, I’m ITK. I'm going to carry on. Speed cameras do not save lives and they are not a safety device. The reason is if I wish to install one on a road job, I have to put forward a Business case, to prove it can pay for itself. Even if I want to put up a dummy one. The reason speed cameras are being removed is not because they have saved lives, it is because councils now only get a budget and don't get to keep the revenue, the treasury does, but they still have to pay to maintain them. Another reason for the fall in statistics is not because of reduction in speeding, it is because new EMA and SMA asphalt and anti skid coatings of the carriageways, plus major refurbishments that have gone on over the past 5 years. They have concentrated on speeding and the biggest road crime, which is on the up, is Drink driving. I have had 3 incidents on the motorways, and my company 11, in 5 years because of drink drivers. One feller drove through my cones, almost took out my workforce and hit an excavator. We caught him and asked him why, and his response is, 'As long as your car is in good nick, the lights work, you have tax,insurence and MOT, and you DON'T speed, whose going to catch you, there are no rozzers around even if you are driving all over the road.' With logic like that how can you argue? Anyway, after what I have said, don't speed please, especially on the Motorway. I work next to vehicles going at 70, 80, 90 miles and hour, and all that I have to protect me and the boys are two lines of plastic, 1m high, 1.2m apart. And I have seen the aftermath of speeding and it isn’t nice.
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Very sorry to hear. It was no age, really. RIP and god bless his family
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Who Else is Preparing for the Worst?
Secret Site Agent replied to Guided Missile's topic in The Saints
I'm sorry, but with the 30 odd bids, wasn't this wittled down to two through the process of carrying out a 'Reality and Sustainability Check'? So I think that blows the root of your statement out of the water. Sorry and all that. -
Sorry, I missed this one. Someone shoot me, please.
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Yeh, we should be so lucky!!!! Lucky, Lucky, Lucky Sorry. I'll get my coat. I have had the devil in me all day today.
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Jason Euell & BWP appreciation thread
Secret Site Agent replied to Master Bates's topic in The Saints
NEWS JUST IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maddonna has expressed an interest in adopting Bradley Wright Phillips. -
And OZ is another reason why Cousins shouldn't marry
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Aha. Touche. Woot out to you, St.Bart
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Marc Jackson is a good example of why cousins shouldn't marry.
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Exclusive! Marc Jacksons' Blueprint for Saints
Secret Site Agent replied to Guided Missile's topic in The Saints
Wow, not only are we to have an ice rink, but genetic mutants as well!!!!! I suggest if the Monkey/Chicken is a success, we start breeding Monkey/Butlers. -
You have upset me, Art. I mean. Where is your cake recommendation. There was a time when Admins were Admins, men were men, sheep were frightened, and you could count on your fellow posters for a cake recommendation, or at least a flan or a dessert. That is how to fight wind up rumers, with Irony, sarcasm, and a good slice of Victoria Sponge.
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Exclusive! Marc Jacksons' Blueprint for Saints
Secret Site Agent replied to Guided Missile's topic in The Saints
**** me. I could build that!!!!! Although I would express caution against the Cherry tree, as the introduction of it could cause ground shrinkage, and finally subsidence, without careful consideration of the ground water situation. If Le Tiss gets in - Do it on cost plus fixed percentage fee (say 4%). If anyone related to Lowe gets in - £130 million plus 51% shares in the football club on an NEC re-measure contract. -
Only two offers on table - others rejected?!
Secret Site Agent replied to Saint Fan CaM's topic in The Saints
There are bids from Pinnacle Jackson Quintero Meon Havenger Siddley Max Aterstan The Linus Brothers Ray Ransom, (Of R&W) The Bendell Consortium S&D Winchester UPN Tillhill Martin Von Buren Sophacles Turhan Mustapha Southampton resource and Investment Group CDC Hughes and Salvidge Mass Industries The Roundt-Mullen Consultancy The Greek Twenty And many other companies, consortia and individuals that i could include from the recessess of my tiny little mind, due to the fact that I am a little bit disolutioned with what others post. And also the fact that I wish I was in the know, but don't have the gene missing in my make up that makes me either very gullible, or who wish the attention. But this doesn't include those that actually are ITK who have a track record in these things and who's information is appreciated, although the 'I can't reveal my HP and Daddies' is very much understood, but can be very frustrating. -
Yesterday I had some Victoria sponge. It was nice. Have some Victoria Sponge. I can truly recommend it.
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Yeh, well, goodbye, and thanks for all the fish! No matter what happens I am just happy in the mindset that there were a large number that were interested, and they have been wittled down to a few.
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Likewise
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Giddy up, Horsey
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I think the league should investigate, as they are doing, and if there was no deliberate or malicious act then they should not impose the -10 points as this is not a breach of the rules, and then close the loop hole to ensure that it cannot be done again. The trouble with loopholes is that they are perfectly acceptable way to find a way around a rule/law. Case in point, (or 2 cases as it were) Case 1: Parking ticket and tow away charge of £250.00 issued to an individual in the borough of (a London Council) for parking incorrectly in a disabled bay, (i.e. over the lines). Disabled person argues that he wasn’t, the London Council say that he was, fine now £350.00. Poor disabled guy, a veteran of our last foray in the gulf gets taken to court with single lawyer on a freebie against the London Council’s team of five legal heads. Along comes smarmy old SSA with his copy of the 'The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994' and makes the statement 'Hey, stop all the fussing and the feuding, according to my statuary instrument, the disabled bay markings are not as per this legal book, therefore you cannot enforce them as they are not legal bays.In my professional opinion.' Case dismissed. It is a loophole, as the offence is 'not parking within the constraints of the parking bay' whatever size they are, and that is how councils and the police get away with the minor non-endorsable offence fines that fall within the gray area, by actually paying the fine you are admitting the crime. Case 2: It also works for the police when you get pulled over by a non traffic car with no speed measuring equipment and they say that you were suspected on doing, say 40 in a 30. You do the calculation and you think "Hey, the police legal allowance is that 30 mph speed limit, allow 10 per cent, plus 2 mph margin' Then you blurt out, 'No, officer I was going at 35 Miles per hour and you guidelines let me do it' Which is true, as if you were clocked at this you wouldn't get pulled over as the inaccuracies of the speedometer lend themselves to this, and they would have a hard time bringing this to court. But BANG. The speed limit is 30; you have just admitted to doing 35 mph, therefore you have admitted breaking the law. A loophole as they cannot prove you were doing 35 mph, but you have made a confession. I can go on all day with different scenarios on loopholes but they do exist, they are exploited legitimately and the solution is to just close them once someone has exploited them, not try and find a way around letting their exploitation of a failing in the rules stand, or should I say looking to find a loophole that allows you to not accept their loophole. Therefore, Don't hit us with -10, but ensure that no one can use that excuse again.
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I am looking to do it in the next few weeks - My Daughter is 8. My son i took when he was 9. Just the right age I think.
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Don't know what we could do with some of those below but it certainly would be a good Saintaid: The Musical Contribution – At SMS Will Champion - Coldplay drummer Craig David - R&B singer Pete Devereux - aka The Artful Dodger Kenwyn House - Reef guitarist Delays - group Scott Mills - Radio One presenter (yeh, I know a bit of a long shot). David Van Day - singer with Dollar Special episode of a Question of Sport Gavin Davies - Head of the BBC (Gives permission, gets Sue Barker and chucks in a a few grand) Chris Nutbeam - member of the Soccer AM production team (Producer) Roger Black - athlete turned TV presenter Dickie Davies - TV sports presenter (World of Sport, etc.) Ian Salisbury - cricketer David Gower - Cricketer Dennis Roach - football agent Matt Le Tiss – Legend Celeb Golf Dominic Holyer - Sky Sports Golf presenter Saints Team Vs Sir David Frost - TV presenter/interviewer David Haig - actor (Thin Blue Line, Four Weddings and a Funeral) Nick Halling - Sky Sports NFL presenter Chris Packham - TV nature programme presenter (Really Wild Show) Dan Lobb - Sky Sports News presenter Christian O'Connell - DJ / TV Presenter Mike Osman - DJ Mick Channon Saints Charity Auction As many historic Items that we can get Fiona Phillips - TV presenter (GMTV) Lucy Pinder - glamour model Auction themselves off for a day Then all the money is given to Ed Chamberlin - sports betting expert (Sky Sports, Bloomberg) and editor of Sports Advisor James Willoughby - racing pundit Who will then choose a horse and put the bet on to win.
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All that is left in my briefcase is my sandwiches and a apple
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No I don't
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What like most 12 year olds at the moment?