Sunday, September 14, 2014

News of the Weird



In August, a criminology professor at Rome's La Sapienza University arranged a two-hour guest lecture on "emergency practices" by an "experienced" hand -- Francesco Schettino, the captain currently on trial in Italy for his role in the sinking of the cruise ship Costa Concordia in 2012, when 32 people died. Said the captain: "I was called to speak because I am an expert. ... I know what to do in these sorts of situations." (Schettino will have to refute alleged evidence that "what to do" included running straight for the nearest lifeboat.) [Associated Press via News.com.au (Sydney), 8-7-2014] 

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2 comments:

  1. Gino3:37 PM

    my dad still laughs at this incident... how the guy on the radio was ordering him back to the ship... tossing in a few words that only italian speakers use.

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  2. citizenlurker7:02 PM

    well, it *is* a criminology course, and the guest lecturer is an expert in criminal behavior...

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