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Postby Richard K Niner » Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:12 am

<a href='http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/ ... 50302.html' target='_blank'>http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/ ... oteBegin--> <table border='0' align='center' width='95%' ><tr><td class='quotetop'><b>Quote:</b> </td></tr><tr><td class='quotebody'> Microsoft's Gates given British knighthood<br>Last Updated Wed, 02 Mar 2005 11:56:12 EST<br>CBC News<br><br>LONDON - Microsoft founder Bill Gates was given an honorary knighthood on Wednesday, in a private ceremony with the Queen at Buckingham Palace.<br><br>Gates, 49, received the accolade for his charitable activities around the world and his contribution to the high-tech industry in Britain.<br><br>The American billionaire isn't entitled to use the honorific "sir" because he's not a British citizen but he can use the initials "K.B.E." for "Knight Commander of the British Empire" after his name.<br><br>He said he was "humbled and delighted" by the award.<br><br>"This honour is particularly poignant given the deep connections Microsoft enjoys with the United Kingdom," he said after the ceremony.<br><br>Microsoft employs about 2,000 people in Britain.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table> <!--QuoteEEnd--><br><!--emo&:huh:--><img src='http://definecynical.mancubus.net/forum ... ns/huh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='huh.gif' /><!--endemo--> Oh dear...
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Postby Arloest » Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:58 am

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Postby Joe3210 » Thu Mar 03, 2005 12:37 pm

They knght just about everybody these days.
I wonder if it'll finally get it's own forum too. I've always wanted a place online where I can talk about O&M.
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Postby Miles E Traysandor » Thu Mar 03, 2005 3:44 pm

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Postby Henohenomoheji » Thu Mar 03, 2005 10:56 pm

Mixed feelings here.
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Postby TyVulpine » Thu Mar 03, 2005 11:00 pm

that's illegal.<br><br>According to the U.S. Constitution (or was it the Bill of Rights?):<br><br>"No American citizen shall receive a title of honor from a foreign country" (or something like that)

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Postby Tom Flapwell » Fri Mar 04, 2005 12:06 am

I just searched a website presenting the Constitution (which includes the Bill of Rights, BTW), and that prohibition does not exist. It is illegal for the U.S. or any of its states to grant a title of honor.
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Postby Zaaphod » Fri Mar 04, 2005 2:49 am

They can give Gates as many awards as they want, I'm *still* going to use Firefox. <!--emo&:P--><img src='http://definecynical.mancubus.net/forum ... tongue.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tongue.gif' /><!--endemo--><br>
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Postby Arloest » Fri Mar 04, 2005 2:57 am

<!--QuoteBegin-Joe3210+Mar 3 2005, 06:37 AM--> <table border='0' align='center' width='95%' ><tr><td class='quotetop'><b>Quote:</b> (Joe3210 @ Mar 3 2005, 06:37 AM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quotebody'> They knght just about everybody these days. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table> <!--QuoteEEnd--><br> I hear if you buy a burger for the prince they'll grant you that title
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Postby Burning Sheep Productions » Fri Mar 04, 2005 5:04 am

They don't have to pay for anything anyways though...
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Postby Catman » Fri Mar 04, 2005 5:39 am

<!--QuoteBegin-Joe3210+Mar 3 2005, 12:37 PM--> <table border='0' align='center' width='95%' ><tr><td class='quotetop'><b>Quote:</b> (Joe3210 @ Mar 3 2005, 12:37 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quotebody'> They knght just about everybody these days. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table> <!--QuoteEEnd--><br> Your right. Hell, evem I'm knighted, and I'm a nobody.

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Postby Ankaris » Fri Mar 04, 2005 5:54 pm

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Postby Henohenomoheji » Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:01 pm

<!--QuoteBegin-Catman+Mar 4 2005, 03:39 PM--> <table border='0' align='center' width='95%' ><tr><td class='quotetop'><b>Quote:</b> (Catman @ Mar 4 2005, 03:39 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quotebody'> <!--QuoteBegin-Joe3210+Mar 3 2005, 12:37 PM--> <table border='0' align='center' width='95%' ><tr><td class='quotetop'><b>Quote:</b> (Joe3210 @ Mar 3 2005, 12:37 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quotebody'> They knght just about everybody these days. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table> <!--QuoteEEnd--><br>Your right. Hell, evem I'm knighted, and I'm a nobody. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table> <!--QuoteEEnd--><br> Seriously?
Miyo! Chikara no chizu!<br><br>Living proof that Ninja and Pirates can live together in peace, harmony, and fun at the expense of ye hapless townsfolk.<br><br>"<br>< e<br> -|-|-/ < <br>< e <br>_________/ <br>-------------------------<br><span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>Hey... On page 375 it says "Jeebus"...</span>

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Postby Joe3210 » Sat Mar 05, 2005 12:36 am

<!--QuoteBegin-Henohenomoheji+Mar 4 2005, 11:01 PM--> <table border='0' align='center' width='95%' ><tr><td class='quotetop'><b>Quote:</b> (Henohenomoheji @ Mar 4 2005, 11:01 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quotebody'> <!--QuoteBegin-Catman+Mar 4 2005, 03:39 PM--> <table border='0' align='center' width='95%' ><tr><td class='quotetop'><b>Quote:</b> (Catman @ Mar 4 2005, 03:39 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quotebody'> <!--QuoteBegin-Joe3210+Mar 3 2005, 12:37 PM--> <table border='0' align='center' width='95%' ><tr><td class='quotetop'><b>Quote:</b> (Joe3210 @ Mar 3 2005, 12:37 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quotebody'> They knght just about everybody these days. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table> <!--QuoteEEnd--><br>Your right. Hell, evem I'm knighted, and I'm a nobody. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table> <!--QuoteEEnd--><br>Seriously? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table> <!--QuoteEEnd--><br> I may just fly over to England sooner or later to buy the prince a freaking combo meal. <!--emo&:P--><img src='http://definecynical.mancubus.net/forum ... tongue.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tongue.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I wonder if it'll finally get it's own forum too. I've always wanted a place online where I can talk about O&M.
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Postby Arloest » Sat Mar 05, 2005 6:14 am

Then you'll be a lord, silly.
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