03-27-2010, 06:42 PM
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Art of The Steal
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/0...lanchard/all/1
long article but a very good read, reminds me a lot of the story of Catch Me If You Can. i wonder if Blanchard could be considered one of the greatest thiefs in Canadian history
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03-27-2010, 08:03 PM
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That is a great story! Thanks for the read. 
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03-27-2010, 08:53 PM
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Yes, great story. I sometimes wonder about myself, cheering for the bad guy until it gets too close to home, although even he is glad it's over.
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03-27-2010, 09:26 PM
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That was awesome, thanks!
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03-27-2010, 10:03 PM
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That reminds me of this one from Wired a couple years back
The Untold Story of the World's Biggest Diamond Heist
Video is here.
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03-28-2010, 06:09 PM
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great story, thanks!
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03-28-2010, 10:00 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Definitely worth reading. A modern day James Bond even if he is the bad guy. Very Frank Abagnale Jr.
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03-29-2010, 09:08 AM
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Thanks, 'twas an interesting story. My gf being from the peg thought it was cool too. Of course, she was proud of the cops, but what evs, I like the guy because of his lack of violence...Oh and having the stones to parachute on to the roof of a 4 story castle. At night.
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03-29-2010, 11:13 AM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Anyone else a bit surprised with how little jail time they actually get/serve? (Diamond hiest and the original link)
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03-29-2010, 11:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Qwerty
Anyone else a bit surprised with how little jail time they actually get/serve? (Diamond hiest and the original link)
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well if you're gonna be a criminal, be so damn good that companies are willing to pay you to tell them how you did it
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03-29-2010, 11:25 AM
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I just printed that out for the plane. Thanks!
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03-29-2010, 11:51 AM
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One of the Nine
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Wow is that a cool story.. it is a movie waiting to happen.
I hope he turns it around and uses his powers for good now.
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03-29-2010, 01:17 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Two great reads. Made for a good lunch hour.
Thanks to both of you.
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