Learning to drive can bee a difficult task that takes determination however a South Korean woman has failed driver's test 775 times
A South Korean woman who has failed the driver's exam 775 times is not about give up on her hope of buying a truck one day to go into her own business, whether other drivers want her on the road or not. Skip related content
Cha Sa-soon, 68, has been trying since 2005 to pass the written portion of the test to get a licence, but she has so far failed to get the 60 percent required to clear it.
"I've looked up some guidebooks to get a driver's licence, and they were saying it takes at most five years to get this," Cha said in North Jeolla province, where farmers on tractors or cows can be just as common on country roads as motor vehicles.
"It's already been four years, so I might pass the test next time. That's what I hope for."
Driving schools in South Korea offer courses to enable applicants to walk away with a licence in a week. Cha has not been fortunate enough to set foot in such a class, which tends to congregate more in busy metropolitan areas, but she remains unfazed, even after having spent more than 10 million won ($6,800) on test applications.
"I believe you can achieve your goal if you persistently pursue it," she says. "So don't give up your dream, like me. Be strong and do your best."
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Saturday, 21 February 2009
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
Renewing Vows Leads To Armed Police Raid!
Themed parties could lead to more than you bargained for if this story is anything to go by. A Party to celebrate the renewal of wedding vows has lead to a full armed police raid including helicopter!
Toy gun-wielding revellers at a cowboy-themed party were left gob-smacked when armed police teams swooped on the pub venue.
Roy and Val Worthington, from Castle Donington in Leicestershire, were celebrating renewing their vows with friends and family when a police helicopter and cars turned up.
A member of the public had called the county's force after spotting a man walking down the street with what appeared to be a rifle over his shoulder.
In fact, the weapon was a toy and the man was headed for the Worthingtons' silver wedding anniversary do at their local, The Moira Arms.
Mrs Worthington said: "We just came out of the church and my husband said 'I bought you a helicopter' as a joke, because there was one overhead. And when we got to the bottom of the road there was all these police cars stopped outside. There was an armed police unit and a police dog.
"Somebody had phoned up and said there was a man walking around Donington with guns. I suppose they were right to have responded but it was a little bit over the top."
She said she contacted Leicestershire Police in November to warn them about the party and that guests may be carrying toy weapons.
Tina Whiting, friend of the couple and landlady of The Moira Arms, said: "I think it was obvious, they were dressed as cowboys and indians. You could tell it was a party and not a shoot-out."
A spokesman for Leicestershire Police said: "The police helicopter was already in the area at the time and assisted with the incident. No action was taken against anyone at the party.
"Leicestershire Constabulary has to treat all reports of firearms as genuine and respond to them accordingly. People need to remember that it is an offence to carry a gun, whether real or imitation, in a public place and should bear this in mind when attending fancy dress parties. It can cause real distress to those who witness it and may result in arrests and charges."
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090210/tuk-armed-police-swoop-on-cowboy-party-6323e80.html
Toy gun-wielding revellers at a cowboy-themed party were left gob-smacked when armed police teams swooped on the pub venue.
Roy and Val Worthington, from Castle Donington in Leicestershire, were celebrating renewing their vows with friends and family when a police helicopter and cars turned up.
A member of the public had called the county's force after spotting a man walking down the street with what appeared to be a rifle over his shoulder.
In fact, the weapon was a toy and the man was headed for the Worthingtons' silver wedding anniversary do at their local, The Moira Arms.
Mrs Worthington said: "We just came out of the church and my husband said 'I bought you a helicopter' as a joke, because there was one overhead. And when we got to the bottom of the road there was all these police cars stopped outside. There was an armed police unit and a police dog.
"Somebody had phoned up and said there was a man walking around Donington with guns. I suppose they were right to have responded but it was a little bit over the top."
She said she contacted Leicestershire Police in November to warn them about the party and that guests may be carrying toy weapons.
Tina Whiting, friend of the couple and landlady of The Moira Arms, said: "I think it was obvious, they were dressed as cowboys and indians. You could tell it was a party and not a shoot-out."
A spokesman for Leicestershire Police said: "The police helicopter was already in the area at the time and assisted with the incident. No action was taken against anyone at the party.
"Leicestershire Constabulary has to treat all reports of firearms as genuine and respond to them accordingly. People need to remember that it is an offence to carry a gun, whether real or imitation, in a public place and should bear this in mind when attending fancy dress parties. It can cause real distress to those who witness it and may result in arrests and charges."
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090210/tuk-armed-police-swoop-on-cowboy-party-6323e80.html
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