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Relax Marmalade. Number three on my list is getting mydrugbuddy laid so it will be baby steps otherwise I will really have to sing for my supper.
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What's fourth on your list? I hope getting me laid is on there somewhere! It's been far too long.
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The textures of the sound are so nice, think I can listen to it again now. Amazing how all the samples seem to just sort of bounce off each other and glitch out but still remain musical.
Cheer up OWT, you sound so bitter.
Cheer up OWT, you sound so bitter.
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Bluelighter
Haha, don't mind me. I haven't had my tea today. I do have a long liquid work lunch at a Thai restaurant this arvo so things are looking up.
ColtDan
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Good man, lemme know what you reckon
foolsgold
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Former world heavyweight champion boxer and convicted rapist Mike Tyson tonight said he was "greatly disappointed" when he discovered he is banned from entering the UK.
Tyson, 47, was due in London this week as part of a promotional tour for his new autobiography Undisputed Truth, which included a photocall with journalists and a book signing at Waterstones.
His publishers said recent changes to UK immigration laws meant he was unable to travel to the country and has been re-routed to Paris instead.
Tyson is currently booked in for a British tour for his one-man Broadway show, directed by Spike Lee, which is booked for eight nights in March next year in London, Glasgow and Manchester.
In a statement to the Press Association, Mr Tyson said: "I was greatly disappointed when I learned of United Kingdom's immigration law changes that went into effect December 2012.
"I have been coming to the UK consistently in the past decade so this change is disheartening since it affects my current entry standing.
"I apologise to my fans that were inconvenienced, however, please know I am currently working diligently with the proper authorities to regain access next year for my UK tour.
"I am currently stationed in Paris, attending to press that was scheduled for my visit this week in London.
"I am very much looking forward to talking about my book, Undisputed Truth, and UK tour, and very appreciative of the British press for being so accommodating in the interim.
"I have a great deal of respect for the laws of the United Kingdom and will continue taking the proper steps for re-entry."
Tweets posted on Tyson's official Twitter account as recently as Friday suggest the boxer was unaware he would be hit by the changes until the last minute.
He wrote: " So, UK fans, who is brave enough to get in the ring and ask me a question?"
And then in subsequent tweets added: "Tweet me a question with #UndisputedTruthBook in it. The 5 best get to step in the ring & ask me it in person" and "Ok, lots of questions there. If you've won, @harpercollinsUK will be in touch soon. Thanks everyone for participating."
A spokesman for HarperCollins said: "There was a change in the UK immigration law in December 2012 of which we were unaware. For this reason Mike had to change location to Paris to salvage his press obligations for the UK."
He was convicted in 1992 for the rape of a teenage beauty queen, and served three years of a six-year sentence. He also has convictions for assault, cocaine possession and driving under the influence.
Under the new immigration rules, any person who has been sentenced to more than four years in prison is barred from entering the country.
The explosive boxer was the youngest man ever to become heavyweight champion of the world after he beat Trevor Berbick in 1986 when he was just 20.
But throughout his career he also courted controversy. He bit opponent Evander Holyfield's ear, went bankrupt, lost his four-year-old daughter in a tragic domestic accident, and was jailed.
A Home Office spokeswoman said: " We would not comment on the details of an individual case.
" We reserve the right to refuse entry to the UK to anyone who is convicted of serious criminal offences.
"In December 2012 we toughened up the rules on entering the UK, replacing the previous discretionary approach with a clearer, stronger framework including mandatory refusals based on the length of, and time since, sentence."
Campaigning group Ending Victimisation and Blame, which tackles disbelief around domestic and sexual violence, said: "W e are delighted that Mike Tyson is not being allowed into the UK due to his previous convictions, one of which was for rape.
"We believe that this sends a message that his criminal actions have long-term consequences - sadly, the consequences for his victim seem to have been forgotten by both Mike Tyson and his supporters."
Tyson, 47, was due in London this week as part of a promotional tour for his new autobiography Undisputed Truth, which included a photocall with journalists and a book signing at Waterstones.
His publishers said recent changes to UK immigration laws meant he was unable to travel to the country and has been re-routed to Paris instead.
Tyson is currently booked in for a British tour for his one-man Broadway show, directed by Spike Lee, which is booked for eight nights in March next year in London, Glasgow and Manchester.
In a statement to the Press Association, Mr Tyson said: "I was greatly disappointed when I learned of United Kingdom's immigration law changes that went into effect December 2012.
"I have been coming to the UK consistently in the past decade so this change is disheartening since it affects my current entry standing.
"I apologise to my fans that were inconvenienced, however, please know I am currently working diligently with the proper authorities to regain access next year for my UK tour.
"I am currently stationed in Paris, attending to press that was scheduled for my visit this week in London.
"I am very much looking forward to talking about my book, Undisputed Truth, and UK tour, and very appreciative of the British press for being so accommodating in the interim.
"I have a great deal of respect for the laws of the United Kingdom and will continue taking the proper steps for re-entry."
Tweets posted on Tyson's official Twitter account as recently as Friday suggest the boxer was unaware he would be hit by the changes until the last minute.
He wrote: " So, UK fans, who is brave enough to get in the ring and ask me a question?"
And then in subsequent tweets added: "Tweet me a question with #UndisputedTruthBook in it. The 5 best get to step in the ring & ask me it in person" and "Ok, lots of questions there. If you've won, @harpercollinsUK will be in touch soon. Thanks everyone for participating."
A spokesman for HarperCollins said: "There was a change in the UK immigration law in December 2012 of which we were unaware. For this reason Mike had to change location to Paris to salvage his press obligations for the UK."
He was convicted in 1992 for the rape of a teenage beauty queen, and served three years of a six-year sentence. He also has convictions for assault, cocaine possession and driving under the influence.
Under the new immigration rules, any person who has been sentenced to more than four years in prison is barred from entering the country.
The explosive boxer was the youngest man ever to become heavyweight champion of the world after he beat Trevor Berbick in 1986 when he was just 20.
But throughout his career he also courted controversy. He bit opponent Evander Holyfield's ear, went bankrupt, lost his four-year-old daughter in a tragic domestic accident, and was jailed.
A Home Office spokeswoman said: " We would not comment on the details of an individual case.
" We reserve the right to refuse entry to the UK to anyone who is convicted of serious criminal offences.
"In December 2012 we toughened up the rules on entering the UK, replacing the previous discretionary approach with a clearer, stronger framework including mandatory refusals based on the length of, and time since, sentence."
Campaigning group Ending Victimisation and Blame, which tackles disbelief around domestic and sexual violence, said: "W e are delighted that Mike Tyson is not being allowed into the UK due to his previous convictions, one of which was for rape.
"We believe that this sends a message that his criminal actions have long-term consequences - sadly, the consequences for his victim seem to have been forgotten by both Mike Tyson and his supporters."
foolsgold
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The new minister responsible for drugs has told MPs legalising cannabis "should be considered".
Crime prevention minister Norman Baker, who was moved to the Home Office from the Department for Transport in October's coalition reshuffle, was quizzed by the Home Affairs Select Committee over his views on drugs.
The Liberal Democrat MP refused to be drawn on his position on khat - the intoxicating herb favoured by Somalian and Yemeni communities that was banned by the Home Secretary before his appointment.
But Committee member Paul Flynn told Mr Baker his "demeanour" and "body language" suggested he did not support the decision to ban the substance, which was taken despite official advice to the contrary.
Asked by Mr Flynn if he still believed in legalising cannabis, Mr Baker replied: "I t should be considered along with anything else. That's not my prime objective and I'm not advocating it at this particular moment.
"What I'm saying is there is a study on, an international comparative study, which is designed to look at all aspects of drug treatment, of drug policy, across various countries and we will follow the evidence and see where it takes us."
Cannabis is a Class B drug, meaning prosecution for possession can lead to five years in prison, an unlimited fine or both, and conviction for supply or production of the drug can lead to up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both. It was upgraded from a Class C drug in 2009.
Mr Baker has previously said cannabis is "no more harmful than alcohol or tobacco" and has urged resources to be channelled into tackling hard drugs.
He told the Committee he supported the Home Office strategy to reduce demand for drugs, restrict their supply and support individuals addicted to them.
"The question is how do we get to those three objectives and maximise the return," he added. "I'm determined to say as I always have been to follow the evidence. Sometimes that's easy, sometimes it takes you to difficult places."
Mr Flynn continued to press the minister on his views on khat, claiming Mr Baker did not agree with its criminalisation and it was just a move to "boost the Tory vote by appearing to be tough on drugs".
Mr Flynn added: "Anyone watching your demeanour, your body language, you don't believe a word of it, do you?"
Mr Baker said his time was "better spent on the future, rather than the past".
Crime prevention minister Norman Baker, who was moved to the Home Office from the Department for Transport in October's coalition reshuffle, was quizzed by the Home Affairs Select Committee over his views on drugs.
The Liberal Democrat MP refused to be drawn on his position on khat - the intoxicating herb favoured by Somalian and Yemeni communities that was banned by the Home Secretary before his appointment.
But Committee member Paul Flynn told Mr Baker his "demeanour" and "body language" suggested he did not support the decision to ban the substance, which was taken despite official advice to the contrary.
Asked by Mr Flynn if he still believed in legalising cannabis, Mr Baker replied: "I t should be considered along with anything else. That's not my prime objective and I'm not advocating it at this particular moment.
"What I'm saying is there is a study on, an international comparative study, which is designed to look at all aspects of drug treatment, of drug policy, across various countries and we will follow the evidence and see where it takes us."
Cannabis is a Class B drug, meaning prosecution for possession can lead to five years in prison, an unlimited fine or both, and conviction for supply or production of the drug can lead to up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both. It was upgraded from a Class C drug in 2009.
Mr Baker has previously said cannabis is "no more harmful than alcohol or tobacco" and has urged resources to be channelled into tackling hard drugs.
He told the Committee he supported the Home Office strategy to reduce demand for drugs, restrict their supply and support individuals addicted to them.
"The question is how do we get to those three objectives and maximise the return," he added. "I'm determined to say as I always have been to follow the evidence. Sometimes that's easy, sometimes it takes you to difficult places."
Mr Flynn continued to press the minister on his views on khat, claiming Mr Baker did not agree with its criminalisation and it was just a move to "boost the Tory vote by appearing to be tough on drugs".
Mr Flynn added: "Anyone watching your demeanour, your body language, you don't believe a word of it, do you?"
Mr Baker said his time was "better spent on the future, rather than the past".
Amen.
Especially when it's the likes of Allein & Co who chucked his toys out the pram with you like he's done before.
Major lol
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I actually didn't even recognised his username. I just thought he was another rent a mob who got their knickers in a knot for one reason or another. Who are they?
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Bluelighter
Pffft, you are all just zeros and ones to me. Until someone buys the first round at the pub I only judge people by their avatar.
ColtDan
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I'm not sure if you're jesting.. But have you actually been diagnosed with an enlarged heart? Do you think you need a check-up? Doesn't sound like a particularly nice condition, only to worsen it by taking "quality" speed daily again.
Not having a go, just in interest of harm reduction and all that
Hope you like lager diluted 2/3rds with urine.
Edit - wait, I only share my bar card with good people, as I don't touch that alcohole shit.
Undiluted piss it is. Nice and warm, UK styles.
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Don't kid yourself that you would actually get past security at the places I drink at.
knock
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morning eurafricans 
foolsgold
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morning knock 
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