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Re: Which color scheme looks better ?

fotodivr — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:02:18 -0000

Door #1 - better flow...

Re: I hate my life

Faineblackadder — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:52:56 -0000

How you have any faith in the law and what's right and fair after that?

As for the Rent a Cop his license must have come from a cornflakes packet ..oh wait we don't own that brand any more either..'nuff said

That behaviour seems to be typical of those who assume they have some sort of authority over others and those that think the world owes them = Bogans who usually have Toranas on ramps in their front yards with an empty Fosters can or 10 on the bonnet.
Considering it's Boganville they may have known each other, who knows, relations even.
Stand on your digs and don't let the Bogans get away with it.

Pity you didn't whip out your phone record and take video of the Bogans from the get go then uploaded to You Tube - watch them run then.

1.'It is illegal to drive or ride a vehicle while using a hand-held
mobile phone. The penalty is a significant fine and three demerit
points.' http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/r... 2. Fuck. Several variations here For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge - Fornication Under Consent of the King- from the Germanic frikken or...my personal favouritehttp://www.youtube... hope this makes your day a little better Moldor :)

Re: I hate my life

Mike Rigsby — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:32:12 -0000

No excuses at all for their behaviour. The only place I see where you might have made a mistake, which snowballed all the douchebag attitude that wasn't your fault, was when you turned back to return to that bitches car in the parking lot.
I most likely would've done the same thing in your place but if you'd just kept walking most likely none of this would've happened.
Let's just hope that the police decide this was a one time incident and not worth their paperwork and let it slide. Sorry you had such a shitty day man.

Re: I hate my life

Carol — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:11:20 -0000

Oh how awful!

I've seen a few photos from the protesters here in Newcastle over the Laman St fig trees.

We've had police and riot squad on the scene for months now.

Some of the injuries that the protesters have are rather ... interesting.

Re: I hate my life

moldor — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:45:34 -0000

I am seriously looking at one of those cameras from OfficeWorks - $97 - not sure if it records audio though.

Re: I hate my life

moldor — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:42:57 -0000

Yes he does, and I am going to do my utmost to ensure that rent-a-cop loses it

Re: I hate my life

moldor — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:42:15 -0000

Possibly, but she'll say "oh, I was sitting in my car when I made the call". Gonna be hard to prove what time we got there (no ticketing)

Re: I hate my life

moldor — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:40:58 -0000

I swear some of these "security guards" should have their licences pulled. This prick was trying to get me in a headlock at one stage. If I was fitter I would have wiped the floor with him in self defence, but having tendonitis in my right arm kinda rules that out. What had the woman at Avalon done ??

Re: I hate my life

neggles — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:40:20 -0000

This is just... wow. I have nothing to say. This is fucked, and that's all there is to it.

I'd like to think the cops won't charge you with anything, but they never should have in the first place... I thought our legal system was supposed to require the accuser to prove they are telling the truth?

What happened to innocent until proven guilty?

That guard should be fired. I understand the Telstra store manager's position, trying to not get his company involved, but he's still a cunt.

This should never happen.

Re: I hate my life

Richard — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:40:17 -0000

Unreal story moldor, absolutely abhorrent behavior from the security officer ;I was one for a few years, they are not all Neanderthals)
Obviously the guard was buzzing from his adrenaline rush that something is happening and some set of boobs is yelling shit at you.

For the police to automatically take their word and book you is disgusting
Um afraid it's the world in which we live, ppl are strapping helmet cams so they can prove when a driver knocks them over.

Unfortunately it's a testament to the now commonplace "turn the other cheek"

Re: I hate my life

Cherie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:25:41 -0000

Second the above comment - wish I was there as a witness too. Absolutely disgusting and all blown up because of an attention seeking (bet she was young) - no offence but find young females to be extremely dangerous/irresponsible drivers who think they're above the law.

Security - bouncers ugh! From my past experiences working in pubs they absolutely love a fight especially when they're alot bigger than their victim.

Feel really sorry for you and Jill that you have had to go through this. I sincerely hope that charges won't be laid.

Re: I hate my life

Wendy Harmer — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:10:15 -0000

Moldor, I feel your pain. Few years ago I went to a Xmas in July party at local RSL for our kids sports club. I was hosting it. Few of us were out on the deck having a smoke when this security goon with a German Shepherd comes and parks himself two feet away. I ask why he's there? He says: "protecting you from terrorist attack".
Well, we all fell about laughing! I ask him to please move on. We felt we'll be able to protect ourselves. No worries.
Next thing, security comes and asks me to leave. I give front desk a gobful about how we are in Pittwater!!! Not very close to Iraq or Pakistan last time I looked. (NO swearing)
More security with dogs arrive and I'm told unless I clear out the cops are coming. Utter, utter Fuckwits!!
At Christmas an 8 month pregnant woman got sprayed with pepper spray at Avalon RSL.
Makes me ashamed to be an Australian.
Sorry for your troubles.

Re: I hate my life

I_Engima — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:57:12 -0000

Bloody hell.................. Being a nice guy doesn't cut it anymore. Like you I dislike people breaking the rules/law (talking on mobile phones, parking in handicapped spots) and I as I have stated before, it seems to me that people (esp under 25yo, have an entitled gene) meaning they can break the law whenever, however they want. Rules and regulations are only for the honest and good and then they are used against us.

I dislike shopping centres and people in general, simply because they are rude and can only think of what THEY CAN DO to have something over others.

I'm no lawyer and I don't know what to say/recommend, other than find someone how can help you.. and give you advise.

I makes me sad that rent-a-cop types and people with big boobs/attitudes' get away with literally murder whilst the honest suffer

I wonder where the world will be in 10 years time

PS - just thought of something...... her phone record SHOULD show here on the phone for the entire time that the'assualt' supposedly occured (and beforehand) might be useful?

I don't know

I_enigma (heather)

Re: I hate my life

Michael Wyres — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:49:54 -0000

Jesus man. Wish I was there, if to be nothing else but a witness. I spent any number of years as a cab driver for extra money, and I agree the cops - (generally) - don't/can't/won't do much to help out when there's trouble.

Bogan Rent A Cop has a security licence - trouble is, that gives him credibility, even if he's a lying sack of shit.

Re: eCensus – Why won’t they give a straight answer ?

Weeezza ✨ — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 02:44:04 -0000

You make some excellent points

Re: eCensus – Why won’t they give a straight answer ?

Sienna R — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:50:32 -0000

Originally posted from my Twitter (@shaun_r), but I'm reposting this here, too.

First, your link to the Census Spotlight thing doesn't work, you've got http://http// prefixing the URL.

Second, the host Operating System (OS) is irrelevant. It's the browser that is the problem. However, I highly doubt that in 2011 that a website would not be written to be cross-browser compatible. I'm sure this will be fine.
Look, if they have a Twitter account and all the TV ads and the cool Spotlight thing, somehow I think it'll work cross-browser without problems.

Third, there is no such thing as "Microsoft Spotlight" (unless you're talking about Microsoft Customer Spotlight: http://www.microsoft.com/pr..., which is how customers use various Microsoft products). The Census Spotlight is just an Adobe Flash web application. Microsoft, do, however, make Microsoft Silverlight, which is similar to Adobe Flash, but not the same. It's just as slow, bloated, buggy and riddled with security holes, though.

Finally, please stop writing "FLASH". Adobe Flash is not an acronym. It's just "Adobe Flash" or "Flash". Oh, and while I'm guilty of the same thing, they invented the "bold" tool for a reason: TO KEEP CAPS LOCK OUT OF THINGS LIKE THESE. Thank you.

Shaun_R

Re: eCensus – Why won’t they give a straight answer ?

moldor — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:37:51 -0000

Yes, you could say that the 80/20 rule applies, unless you are part of the disadvantaged 20 percent. Perhaps my wording was slightly wrong, maybe I should have said "devices that do not suport Flash".

My whole point is that the eCensus is developed with OUR tax dollars, by OUR government, it should be completely platform agnostic.

iPhones and iPads (and also Android devices) are so pervasive in our society now, with some people having an iPad or other tablet in preference to a "fully fledged" computer, that there is no excuse for not supporting them.

I liken it to the NSW Government building a free carpark to stop cars driving into the CBD and forcing people to use it - as long as you drive a Ford, because Holdens aren't allowed.

Re: eCensus – Why won’t they give a straight answer ?

GeordieGuy — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:27:56 -0000

80/20 rule surely. You design for the majority of use cases and Opera, iPads and SuSE aren't that (curious about you saying Flash isn't available on devices "such as" the iPhone and iPad, it's not "such as", it's just those that don't support it). But generally I agree, why the census can't be HTML3 and a FORM is beyond me; in particular I'd be curious to see if things like screen readers are impaired.

Re: What price an Apple “genius”

moldor — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:46:41 -0000

I can understand the need for procedures, and certainly for more expensive replacement parts I agree with it. But a battery ?? Especially when I had already done the diagnostics online with the Applecare people and they had ACCEPTED responsibility. Just pisses the customer off.

Re: What price an Apple “genius”

moldor — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:45:28 -0000

You see, THAT is just sucky. You DEMAND a replacement on the spot or a refund and buy another pair.

Re: What price an Apple “genius”

Richard Neville — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:16:04 -0000

I understand your frustrations, but as the owner of an Apple repair business i know the procedures that are involved.
We cant just replace a battery, i know, it sounds trivial and stilly, but Apple have put systems in place to make sure the system (apples replacement parts system, not your Mac) is not abused.
for a battery replacement, we have to run special diagnostic software/equipment that verifies the battery's condition and eligibility for replacement, generating a code on the screen, its only with that code can we replace the battery without fear of scorn and financial retribution from Apple (if you dont stick to the guidelines and follow the requested procedures they can and will withhold any labour reimbursement from the tech and charge the store for a normally warranty covered part.

So while i do sympathise with you and your recent frustrations with Apple, there are guides we HAVE to follow.

Just remember, you can goto a Apple Authorised Service Agent instead, the smaller ones (like mine) have to order parts in, while the larger chains would have stock and in most cases you dont have to make an appointment.

Re: What price an Apple “genius”

Lisa Manche — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:06:49 -0000

I once had to make a genius bar appointment and wait 4 days to have a pair of 2 week old, faulty iphone headphones replaced. It's ridiculous that they can't do that sort of thing on the spot. But as far as the geniuses go, I've never had a problem, found them quite knowledgable and helpful.

Re: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority – We answer to no-one !

Kate — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:41:46 -0000

I knew a cafe owner whose cafe was called 'Mudcat' and the RTA would not let him have the numberplate 'Pussy'. That was about 10 years ago, so I think they've been on this power trip for a while!

Re: iPhone 4 – yellowing in photos

Coal — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:33:28 -0000

Halogen bulbs have a higher colour temperature not that far from sunlight, which the cameras on the iPhone 4 are known to work well under. The yellowing issue tends to become prominent under incandescent tungsten bulbs which have a much "warmer" (i.e. lower) colour temperature.

Re: iPhone4 Plan Comparison Spreadsheet

Peter — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:23:36 -0000

It seems that Telstra has updated their data allowance overnight - I checked this blog - http://exchange.telstra.com... - today and noted they have added another pricing table with almost double the data limits ($79 plan now 1GB, up from 500MB).

Anyone else picked this up?