>>>>>>>>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}

ROFL :o)