The "Anything Goes" thread

[leelai]

Reading your post makes it clear what a horrible experience you went through leelai, made worse by that being your first day at work, and you haven't forgotten it. It adds to a better understanding of how those young girls felt with Rolf Harris at his worst, and the silliness of those criticisms about why they waited so long to come forward. If found guilty, I'm sure they'll be tying old Jake the Peg Leg's kangaroo down tightly. Andrew Sent from Oz using Tapatalk

That really strikes a chord Andrew and I really like that you've made that connection, it's so true....

You never forget things like that no matter how much times passes.......it takes time to feel empowered enough to speak out about it....which then empowers other victims.....those who may not have had the strength to do it themselves! It's just a shame it does take so long!

We've just seen Robert Hughes brought to justice....it would appear Rolf will go that same route, and rightly so!!

 

[Hayles66]

So true! But so sad for those of us who put these guys on a pedestal only to find out that reality is so awful. I had an awful time when I was 10 with an uncle and am happy to say he is now dead and I have survived. Rolf Harris has brought it all back but if true, hope he gets what he deserves. To ruin a child's life like that is a truly awful thing.

 

[leelai]

So true! But so sad for those of us who put these guys on a pedestal only to find out that reality is so awful. I had an awful time when I was 10 with an uncle and am happy to say he is now dead and I have survived. Rolf Harris has brought it all back but if true, hope he gets what he deserves. To ruin a child's life like that is a truly awful thing.

It is sad.....he was one of our icons, we were all duped! I can't help but wonder what he will say now in his own defense...

I'm so sorry you also experienced something like this Hayley...an uncle you should have been able to trust, and I'm glad you did have the strength to overcome it, more power to you!!

We seem to be seeing more and more of these cases in the press here.....It just makes you wonder how many of these monsters are out there!

 

[squib]

It seems to me the more people come forward the more people feel strong enough to come forward. I remember my first job and the manager thought he held ALL the power. I wanted to change my schedule, found someone to take my place, call ed the manager to let him know and he said, " No, I won't let you change it!" I said WHAT'S it to you, I found a replacement. He said, " I DON'T care , I'M nor letting you switch! " I said REALLY? Well, I QUIT!" And I hung up and never took another call from him. My mom kept asking me why I wouldn't talk to my boss. I knew she thought I was being disrespectful but I refused to talk about it. I didn't know which side she or my dad would come down on because they came from that era of " respect you elders and bosses ".

 

[zstairlessone]

Not the best place to drive this, but it is a wild ride

Edit: here is where these should be used, on a great track!!

 

[AdmiralAdama]

'The Hustler' - 1961 - Paul Newman and Piper Laurie. Black n' white with sizzle. Great way to spend a laid back Saturday night.
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[squib]

Is that the film with Tuesday Weld or Melanie Griffiths? Do you know? He is one of my all time favorite actors!


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[zstairlessone]

'The Hustler' - 1961 - Paul Newman and Piper Laurie. Black n' white with sizzle. Great way to spend a laid back Saturday night.
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I like this one, but have never seen The Color of Money, it might be a next weekend twofer.

 

[scifan57]

I just found out that the Notting Hill Carnival will be taking place in London during my visit. Has anyone been to it in previous years?

 

[Drew wal]

Just returned from a nice weekend away full of inspiration and ideas , putting them into plan however might be slightly harder

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[squib]

Just returned from a nice weekend away full of inspiration and ideas , putting them into plan however might be slightly harder

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Focus on the feelings of being inspired and feeling full of ideas....those feelings will help anchor you when you are making the reality come true! It's true that emotion is (e) energy in motion...e-motion.
Ever notice people with TOO strong emotions can cause havoc? They probably didn't intend to do anything, then became caught up in a feeling that was laying under the surface, just waiting to be tapped, and BOOM - it can turn into many unintended and unplanned negative actions, like what happens in riots!
You on the other hand know exactly what you want to happen and judging by all of your previous projects you'll turn out something wonderful!


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- Mother Teresa.
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[scifan57]

Apple has just announced the latest release of OSX, OSX Yosemite.

 

[squib]

When? As in now it is released or it's going to be released..easily confused, Diane


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[scifan57]

When? As in now it is released or it's going to be released..easily confused, Diane Peace begins with a smile - Mother Teresa. iPad 2

Apple announced the beta release of OSX Yosemite, the public release will likely be in early October.

 

[twerppoet]

Though, for the first time ever, Apple has also announced a public beta program for OS X. Join at your own risk, and on a secondary computer if you have one.

For those that want their stuff to keep working properly, ignore the public beta; at least for the first several versions updates.

Still, lots of neat new stuff.

On the other hand, iOS 8 is chock full of new and interesting features, especially for developers. And Apple has added a new programing language to X-code. I'm sorely tempted to spend the $100 for the full developer package just so I can play with it.