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http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-27283885 A stolen mobile phone has emailed a "selfie" of a mystery man back to its owner. Essex Police said they were now keen to talk to the man in the photo. The HTC phone was stolen from an unidentified student's coat pocket while he was walking in Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, on Thursday evening. The phone was fitted with a security device which automatically took a photo when the wrong PIN code was entered into the device. A police spokesman said the man holding the phone had probably inadvertently taken the "selfie" when an incorrect security code was entered several times. The student, whose email account was linked to the security device, then contacted police.

Just cannot stop chuckling over the headline [laugh] On a serious note the Persians are following closely behind the PRCers in the race to space apparently. Manned flights may be just a matter of time... From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp...1250785/1/.html Iran sends monkey into space Posted: 28 January 2013 2331 hrs An Al-Alam TV image from Monday shows a man at an unknown location with a monkey said to have been into space. (Al-Alam TV/AFP) TEHRAN: Iran on Monday successfully sent a monkey into orbit, paving the way for a manned space flight, Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi told state television. Arabic-language channel Al-Alam and other Iranian news agencies said the monkey returned alive after travelling in a capsule to an altitude of 120 kilometres (75 miles) for a sub-orbital flight. "This success is the first step towards man conquering the space and it paves the way for other moves," General Vahidi said, but added that the process of putting a human into space would be a lengthy one. "Today's successful launch follows previous successes we had in launching (space) probes with other living creatures (on board)," he added. "The monkey which was sent in this launch landed safely and alive and this is a big step for our experts and scientists." Iranian state television showed still pictures of the capsule and of a monkey being fitted with a vest and then placed in a device similar to a child's car-seat. A previous attempt in 2011 by the Islamic republic to put a monkey into space failed. No official explanation was ever given. A defence ministry statement quoted by Iranian media said earlier Iran had "successfully launched a capsule, codenamed Pishgam (Pioneer), containing a monkey and recovered the shipment on the ground intact". Iran announced in mid-January its intention to launch a monkey into orbit as part of "preparations for sending a man into space," which is scheduled for 2020. Iran's space programme deeply unsettles Western nations, which fear it could be used to develop ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads they suspect are being developed in secret. The same technology used in space launch rockets can also be used in ballistic missiles. The Security Council has imposed on Iran an almost total embargo on nuclear and space technologies since 2007. Tehran has repeatedly denied that its nuclear and scientific programmes mask military ambitions. Iran's previous satellite launches were met by condemnation from the West who accused Tehran of "provocation." The Islamic republic has previously sent a rat, turtles and worms into space. It has also successfully launched three satellites -- Omid in February 2009, Rassad in June 2011 and Navid in February 2012. In mid-May last year, Tehran announced plans to launch an experimental observation satellite Fajr (Dawn) within a week but it did not happen and Iran gave no explanation for the delay. The Fajr satellite was presented by Iranian officials as "an observation and measurement" satellite weighing 50 kilos (110 pounds), built by Sa-Iran, a company affiliated to the defence ministry. - AFP/ir

The Straits Times www.straitstimes.com Published on Feb 20, 2012 http://www.straitstimes.com/print/Breaking...ory_768598.html By Tessa Wong Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday sent a lawyer's letter to the editors of the TR Emeritus (TRE) sociopolitical website, asking for a post alleging cronyism in the appointment of Madam Ho Ching as head of Temasek Holdings to be taken down. Madam Ho is PM Lee's wife. He also asked for an apology to be posted on the website by Feb 24, and which must remain on the website for the same number of days as the offending post had been. In addition, he also wanted the TRE editors to give a written confirmation by Feb 23 that they would comply, failing which he would start legal proceedings against them. Copyright

Prelude to Falklands War II? The last war saw the Royal Navy suffering heavy casualties with the lost of quite a few ships including two Type 42 destroyers and two frigates by Argentinian aircraft's bombs and Exocets. All they got was a lousy WWII vintage ex-USN light cruiser and some aircraft. This time I do hope that the Brits are well-protected by heavy anti-air ring in the event of another conflict. From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp...1180251/1/.html Britain sends new warship to Falklands Posted: 01 February 2012 0826 hrs LONDON: Britain said Tuesday it was sending a new state-of-the-art warship to the Falklands, but insisted the deployment was purely routine despite rising tensions over the islands' sovereignty. Defence ministry officials said the decision to send HMS Dauntless to the South Atlantic Ocean was long planned. The Type 45 destroyer is due to head out on her maiden voyage in the coming months to replace the smaller Type 23 frigate HMS Montrose. The Falklands dispute is especially sensitive as the 30th anniversary approaches of the war between Britain and Argentina over the barren islands. Buenos Aires denounced what it called a "militarisation" of the dispute. "The Argentine Republic rejects the British effort to militarise a conflict which the United Nations has said on multiple occasions should be resolved through bilateral negotiations," a foreign ministry statement said. Prime Minister David Cameron angered Argentina last week by accusing it of "colonialism" over the British overseas territory which Buenos Aires claims belongs to Argentina. That led Argentine President Cristina Kirchner to accuse Cameron of portraying her country as "violent" in the dispute. Foreign Secretary William Hague played down the deployment of HMS Dauntless, telling Sky News television: "There's nothing unusual about this deployment, it doesn't reflect any change in the situation of any kind. "These things, they are routine deployments. We do keep a garrison on the Falkland Islands, and of course aircraft there as well. Royal Naval ships frequently visit the area." Hague added: "We will always be in a position to defend the Falkland Islands if necessary, not that we are aware of any military threat to the Falkland Islands at the moment." Argentina's then-ruling junta launched an invasion on April 2, 1982. Britain restored its control following a 74-day war which cost the lives of 649 Argentine and 255 British troops. Tensions over the 30th anniversary have been raised by the announcement that Prince William, Queen Elizabeth II's grandson and the second in line to throne, will soon spend six weeks on a routine deployment to the Falklands as an air force search and rescue helicopter pilot. Argentina expressed dismay over the deployment of William "in a conqueror's uniform". In London, Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne told parliament that Argentina had been trying to build an "economic blockade designed to try and hurt the Falkland Islanders". In December, South American trading bloc Mercosur agreed to close its ports to ships flying the Falklands flag. However, Browne added, it was important not to exaggerate its impact. "If the intention of the Argentinian government is to weaken the resolve of the Falkland Islanders through economic means then that is not an objective that they have achieved." -AFP/ac

Tiko Rangers, is this guy one of your members

Wah seh. I am impressed by his dedication

Like this also can, it is really god to be rich http://soshiok.com/article/12492 Singapore, July 15, 2010 - THE Musang King durian from Malaysia has proven to be so delicious that Stanley Ho, who is Macau

See how tough the Israeli Army is? http://news.sg.msn.com/topstories/article....umentid=2054893 Reservists are been mobilised and send into warzone......

Much to no one

have heard of shops or fellas sending in rides with modified exhaust for inspection for a fee to ensure that inspection passes. Does anyone have such contacts? kindly pm me. shop has to ensure that car with modified exhaust will pass inspection please. thanks in advance