http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-25945052 THIS is wrong in several ways ! It is disgusting that 'perfectly good' food is thrown away just because it has passed its' (alleged) best before date. How many of us have raided the dark recesses of our fridge and used up 'forgotten' food - without going down with the plague? We should not be throwing away food when so many people are starving in the world. I note that the defendants are NOT being charged with theft, and that Iceland were not, (apparently), instrumental in the charge against the defendants - that being 'Found on enclosed premises'. I presume that, Iceland ( as victim ) did not wish to pursue any prosecution for theft of 'rubbish' - probably out of a sense of embarrassment at such wastefulness. It is scandalous that the Police should waste their time to bring the incident to the Crown Prosecution for their attention...... It has nothing to do with crime detection rates - as any crime can be regarded as 'detected' without the victim supporting a prosecution, or any offender going anywhere near a court. It is also outrageous that the Crown Prosecution Service should waste their time and public money to bring this incident to court. Given the circumstances ( and the lack of victim support for the more serious offence of theft ) - How on Earth can the CPS think that it is in the interest of the public that the poor offenders should be prosecuted - are they not suffering enough as to be scavenging for something to eat ? The irony is that, if the offenders are sent to prison (they wont), they wont have to rummage in a bin for food.
What is this country coming to when we prosecute hungry, homeless folk for looking in bins to find food to eat. The police could have given them a hot meal in their canteen, a bed for the night & let them go
How does that reflect on the police especially as Iceland according to the story had no knowledge of the situation. Just goes to show in this country, that unless you conform to a certain middle class criteria, the law will be heavily weighed against you to criminalize actions. Which is my issue with modern football, so many laws have been brought in to cleanse the system of working classes, particularly male gender. I could understand if these guys were climbing into a compactor and sent on the way for their own safety or if they were selling food in a criminal activity but the story seems to suggest neither.
Iceland cannot really 'win'. I appall waste of food - but Iceland were complying with laws made by the loonies in Westminster (who claim for every last crumb they get.) Undoubtedly Iceland were informed of the incident - and obviously refused to support any prosecution for theft of their property (albeit that it was in a bin). The police were desperate to create a 'detected' crime and dusted down a 190 year old law to find something to pin on the poor individuals. This piece of legislation would not require any support from the 'victim' - which is a bit ironic because these days the CPS are keen to establish the thoughts of victims, with the Police being required to obtain a "victim witness statement" - these are intended to convey the 'trauma' of a crime rather than the financial value. The CPS need to feel ashamed that they have considered the event worthy of a day in court on the grounds that it would be in the interest of the public at large.
What Iceland should do is to 'open up' their yard - that is, NOT making it 'enclosed'.(anyone found within their land would be guilty of only civil trespass - and not in the remit of the Police). That way starving individuals could compete with the seagulls and rats to scavenge in the bins - AND - provided iceland continue to not be concerned about the 'loss' of the 'rubbish food,' the Police cannot manufacture a crime for their detection rates.
Why couldn't the letter R have been omitted from the title ? - it would have been so much more appropriate. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-25962305 He's not very bright - get's caught a couple of months after a previous offence - then moans about the 'costs' that the CPS applied for. It's ironic that this was because he was too slow in submitting his plea.
No, nothing to do with the Gills - not even the feeling you might get with a last minute winner against Wolves. No, this is better than that ! The daughter of a friend ( who, I very recently told you had been diagnosed with cervical cancer ) has had a successful emergency operation and has been given the results of her post-op tests. She is all clear. The joy I feel for my friends' family is better than any Gills victory. I can only imagine how deliriously happy my friend must be - she can't stop smiling. So, thanks to God answering our prayers & the skill of the surgeon involved, I am happy to share some absolutely fabulous news. AN INCREDIBLY LUCKY ESCAPE Talking about God working in mysterious ways - take a look at ALL the photos in the link. The devastation depicted in the first shot was bad enough. As you scroll down you see a much bigger boulder that has stopped millimetres from the house - despite the momentum it must have built up rolling down the hill - a bit like the magician Dynamo - it defies logic. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25975251
Was it so wrong of me to burst out laughing - even before I read the story.........and I bet the idiot probably never bought a ticket ! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-26012779
alwaysright - you will like this one, it contains all your favourites, bus stops, queuing traffic. overtaking vehicles, penalty charges...no roundabouts though...http://metro.co.uk/2014/02/07/bradford-motorist-waiting-in-traffic-gets-parking-ticket-4294492/?
brb I saw this story yesterday - but did not deem it worthy of mention in the AGRS thread - on the grounds that I could actually see how the mistake could have been made. I have low expectations of intellect of Joe Public - but not as low as the idiot who thought he had won a lottery that he probably had not even entered.
I particuarly like No.9 & 10 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26136764 By the way today's my wedding anniversary - I'm hardly going to forget the date !
PRE-ELECTION JITTERS Conservative Central Office are concerned about the increased number of floating voters in the former Tory heartland of the Thames Valley.
Better than a Flu Shot! Miss Beatrice, the church organist, was in her eighties and had never been married. She was admired for her sweetness and kindness to all. One afternoon the pastor came to call on her and she showed him into her quaint sitting room. She invited him to have a seat while she prepared tea... As he sat facing her old Hammond organ, the young minister noticed a cut glass bowl Sitting on top of it.The bowl was filled with water, and in the water floated, of all things, a condom. When she returned with tea and scones, they began to chat. The pastor tried to stifle his curiosity about the bowl of water and its strange floater, but soon it got the better of him and he could no longer resist. "Miss Beatrice", he said, "I wonder if you would tell me about this?" Pointing to the bowl. "Oh, yes," she replied, "Isn't it wonderful? I was walking through the park a few months ago and I found this little package on the ground. The directions said to place it on the organ, keep it wet and that it would prevent the spread of disease. Do you know I haven't had the flu all winter."
Pelligrini moaned that the referee last night was not impartial. He said that the referee favoured Barcelona. He said that the referee awarded too many free kicks that would not have been given in the Premier league. He moaned that there had been a foul on Navas in the build up to the penalty - and that initial contact was made outside the box. He might have a [small] point ! - only in as much that (in superslowmo) first contact was a fraction outside the box - but when viewed at normal speed it is easy to understand the referee's choice of penalty. If Pelligrini complained about 'soft' fouls - does he then really expect a free kick for what was barely minimal contact on Navas ? ( who probably would have got a free kick if he hadn't gone down so theatrically ) Does Pelligrini complain when the referee got it wrong in giving 'offside' against Fabregas when he disallowed another goal ? do I feel a referee was impartial against Man City ? - NO - I remember Mark Halsey- 5 minutes of Manchester time !
I will be changing my car later this year. My preferred choice of colour is black - but I'm having second thoughts ( thanks to my neighbour ) Whilst my son has been on holiday, he has left his car outside my property - in the road ( taxed, insured & M.O.T & not obstructing anything ) Yesterday my neighbour confronted me to ask when it would be moved. In view of her appalling behaviour towards me, I felt less than inclined to furnish the answer - and replied that I wasn't sure. This seemed to grate on her. Her tone got nasty as she pressed me on the point. I said that my son's car was lawfully parked, had all the correct documentation and wasn't in anybody's way - so " Do you have a problem with the car that I might be able to resolve?" She replied " Yes, I don't like blue cars."................... I had to walk away for the sake of my sanity
Wonderful story At last the art was seen for it's true value http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-26270260
The only trouble with this story is that it prevented a fool ( a would be buyer of modern art ) to be parted from his/her money at any future sale
