>>>>>>>http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7895505.stm
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Texan billionaire Sir Allen Stanford and three of his companies have been charged over a $8bn investment fraud, US financial regulators say.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>How did he get the 'Sir?'
>>>>>
>>>>>Knighted by the government in Antigua in 2006.....
>>>>
>>>>8b fraud makes me wander what was the price of knighthood {g}
>>>
>>>I think it's pretty cheap in Antigua.
>>>
>>>A fishing rod and an unopened bag of Doritos will probably get you one.
>>
>>Send me a good bass fishing rod when you get a chance, and then just choose level of knighthood
>>you wish to posses. No sword, no complicated ceremonies needed; Certificate comes via email in 5 business days
>>uppon sending fishing rod. Will discount you for Doritos {vbg}
>>(No Fishing Rod back guarantee provided.)
>>
>>Cheers :)
>
>
>We may have a base there but I don't think Cyprus is still part of the British Empire so No you can't dole out the knighthoods.Anyway aren't you an emigre. -)

Neighter are these emails you received yesterday comming from Nigerian national bank president!
I will not let your imperial neat picking subdue my internet enterpraneur spirit. {vbg}