Well the police wrote down the serial number from the box (Apple packaging is too nice to throw away). Even if they scratch it off it is still embedded in the software. Worst case scenario is if they sold it. If they are caught then they have to pay me the full retail price when it was new, and the price of the headphones, since I used the new redesigned headphone that came with my iPod video, and they broke that too while trying to grab my nano. Hope it all works for the best!
I GOT MUGGED THIS AFTERNOON!!!
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I agree with vintage. I've been around long enough to definitely know what comes around goes around! You have nothing to be ashamed about. Crying was the right thing to do. I'm just glad that you were not hurt.
Love from Wishwash
I agree with vintage. I've been around long enough to definitely know what comes around goes around! You have nothing to be ashamed about. Crying was the right thing to do. I'm just glad that you were not hurt.
Love from Wishwash
Wow, Jon. Just remember that karma will get them and repay you ten-fold in the long run. Being asaulted like that is very frightening and your reaction was perfectly justified. Don't let it get you down though, and don't be afraid - if we hide and cower from the evil in the world, it will surely win.
Take care - G
Take care - G
pturo
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A lesson for all is that this time of year not only are the malls and streets packed with shoppers, but also criminals. It is easy for them to blend into the chaos of the activity and exit undetected. They have Christmas lists too, but with no money, they will steal. Don't take valuable things with you shopping like nice watches and rings, just the few credit cards you will need, not the whole wallet, and cash in a different pocket. Sorry this had to happen. I pods are hot commodities,and there are rings of gangs that have orders to get them. Crime sucks. I had an expensive watch ripped right off my wrist in a nice section of Miami during the New Years 2000 celebration. I went there the following year without a watch, cash in my front pocket and no wallet. Christmas is the most wonerful time of the year for thieves, too.
Well unfortunately Canada isn't the nice place of lore anymore and you're not really all that safe anywhere. It's not just the bigger cities either, someone gets mugged here at least once a week or more. Calgary has gotten awful with drive by shootings happening on a weekly basis predominently by Asian gangs. Even our strict gun control laws have had no effect because criminals don't register their guns.
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"destined for bitchdom at the juvenile correctional facility"
EXCUSE ME??
EXCUSE ME??
Gosh, Jonathan,
I am sorry to hear that. These predators make life difficult. Go ahead and cry - it is a very good way to react. Better than going out and getting a gun and "getting even".
I'll keep me fingers crossed that the police get the jerks - and hope that they pursue the issue all the way.
I know it is no consolation right now, but a lot of folks have mentioned the "what goes around comes around".
I was at my 30 year high school reunion this last summer. Of the seven jerks in our graduation class, only one is left. The other six are all dead.
All.
Murdered, drunk drving accidents - they died as they lived.
Mother Nature is slow, but she gets her books balanced in the end.
Keep us up-to-date.
I am sorry to hear that. These predators make life difficult. Go ahead and cry - it is a very good way to react. Better than going out and getting a gun and "getting even".
I'll keep me fingers crossed that the police get the jerks - and hope that they pursue the issue all the way.
I know it is no consolation right now, but a lot of folks have mentioned the "what goes around comes around".
I was at my 30 year high school reunion this last summer. Of the seven jerks in our graduation class, only one is left. The other six are all dead.
All.
Murdered, drunk drving accidents - they died as they lived.
Mother Nature is slow, but she gets her books balanced in the end.
Keep us up-to-date.
Youz my b- - - - now!
Austin and Scotty:
I'm ROFLMAO!
Austin and Scotty:
I'm ROFLMAO!
That happend to me
Easter Sunday 1980 in the Boston Common at dusk. I was walking with my friend when two puncks came up behind and annouced this was a stick up!
Gary was a fast sprinter so he flew to the open sidewalk and streetlights. I got pissed, really pissed and the Highlander reared its ugly head in me.
I wheeled around and lunged at one of them, they turned from black to white and froze. One had a switch blade and without me ever feeling it sliced my hand open. We all stood their for a moment they didn't expect a "drop" to turn on them as they were all of 15 or 16 and it was obvious very green at this.
But this was a very well planned stick up. As the three of us stood there, Out of the trees around me came 7 or 8 very large ,tall as me, black men and they just stood in a close circle around us and stared at me.
I reached in my pocket and said "take the f&*#king wallet" and threw it past their snotty little faces so they had to run after it.
They all took off laughing. It wasn't until I found a Policeman that he said to me you are bleeding and I looked down and the white bag I was carrying was red. I never felt the blade,-- really!
I should have run with Gary but I stood my ground and the game was well stacked against me. The officer told me that is how they work; send in the juveniles because they get out of the court system quicker when caught and use the adults as backup.
It was very upsetting but only long after it happend (6 months), which really threw me for a loop.
But when I realized how stacked the game was against me I realized there was not much I could have done at the time.
I know how they work now, and where they work which is something.
You probably will feel bad for a time even if these thugs are caught because you keep thinking that you were stupid and let yourself get mugged.
But you didn't and you weren't stupid! These types spend hours planning how to hit people, I am sure if I spent hours planning how to hit people I could do it too. Thats not my goal in life. And petty crime certainly doesn't get you someplace special ever!
So don't spend time beating yourself up over it they and the act aren't worth it.
They had this planned long before you showed up on the scene. And next time they will screw up and get caught. That is inevitable because these crimes are usually motivated by a need for drugs or alchohol not because they need money for Christmas presents.
Easter Sunday 1980 in the Boston Common at dusk. I was walking with my friend when two puncks came up behind and annouced this was a stick up!
Gary was a fast sprinter so he flew to the open sidewalk and streetlights. I got pissed, really pissed and the Highlander reared its ugly head in me.
I wheeled around and lunged at one of them, they turned from black to white and froze. One had a switch blade and without me ever feeling it sliced my hand open. We all stood their for a moment they didn't expect a "drop" to turn on them as they were all of 15 or 16 and it was obvious very green at this.
But this was a very well planned stick up. As the three of us stood there, Out of the trees around me came 7 or 8 very large ,tall as me, black men and they just stood in a close circle around us and stared at me.
I reached in my pocket and said "take the f&*#king wallet" and threw it past their snotty little faces so they had to run after it.
They all took off laughing. It wasn't until I found a Policeman that he said to me you are bleeding and I looked down and the white bag I was carrying was red. I never felt the blade,-- really!
I should have run with Gary but I stood my ground and the game was well stacked against me. The officer told me that is how they work; send in the juveniles because they get out of the court system quicker when caught and use the adults as backup.
It was very upsetting but only long after it happend (6 months), which really threw me for a loop.
But when I realized how stacked the game was against me I realized there was not much I could have done at the time.
I know how they work now, and where they work which is something.
You probably will feel bad for a time even if these thugs are caught because you keep thinking that you were stupid and let yourself get mugged.
But you didn't and you weren't stupid! These types spend hours planning how to hit people, I am sure if I spent hours planning how to hit people I could do it too. Thats not my goal in life. And petty crime certainly doesn't get you someplace special ever!
So don't spend time beating yourself up over it they and the act aren't worth it.
They had this planned long before you showed up on the scene. And next time they will screw up and get caught. That is inevitable because these crimes are usually motivated by a need for drugs or alchohol not because they need money for Christmas presents.
perc-o-prince
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They suck, but don't let it get to you. They'll get what's coming to them in one way or another.
We've had a rash of Christmas decoration slashing and stealing this year. Light strungs are being cut, large inflatable lawn ornaments are being stolen... it's terrible! Signs are pointing to some teenagers, and I'll bet they think they have nothing better to do. Wouldn't they think it sucked if someone took their gifts!!!
Ho F***ing Ho!
Chuck
We've had a rash of Christmas decoration slashing and stealing this year. Light strungs are being cut, large inflatable lawn ornaments are being stolen... it's terrible! Signs are pointing to some teenagers, and I'll bet they think they have nothing better to do. Wouldn't they think it sucked if someone took their gifts!!!
Ho F***ing Ho!
Chuck
I'm very sorry to hear this Jonathan.whirlcool
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Sorry to hear this too. But it's happening all over the place. Here in Houston blow up decorations are being stolen along with Christmas lights right off the houses. Don't people have any decency left?
Here are some tips to follow to keep yourself safe.
1. Walk with confidence and be aware of your surroundings at all times. People who have this "look" are less likely to be assulted. If you feel you are being followed, immediately head to a well lighted area where there are lots of people. Report your "shadow" to the area police/security.
2. If possible visit malls with a freind or two. Groups of people are less likely to be assulted than a single shopper.
3. Don't keep valuables in site. If you are carrying a Ipod or such, keep it between your exterior clothing and your shirt. Wear a money belt, rather than a billfold. Only keep what credit cards you plan on using that day on your person.
4. Keep valuables in the trunk of your auto, not in the passenger cabin. Thieves cruise the parking lot looking in vehicles for things to steal. Don't make it easy for them.
When driving ALWAYS keep your doors locked.
5. If the worst thing happens, remember personal possesions are only material things and can be replaced. Your life cannot. Give the robber(s) what they want.
6. If it is a situation where you MUST fight back, here are a few tricks to use:
1. Act like you are going for your wallet, but instead bring your arm up behind you and jab the robber in the eye as hard as you can with your index finger. Use the momentum of movement to make the blow as forceful as you can. If they start to fall backwards a heavy kick to the stomach will bring them down. Or if they fall forward a nice hard knee to their face will end any agression on their part.
2. Same as above, but use your middle finger to target the area in the center of the throat just below the adams apple just above where the bones meet the neck. This will send the person down immediately by collapsing their airway. You needn't worry about them coming after you.
These two methods are VERY effective self defense tips. I hope you don't have to use them, but as thieves are getting more aggressive something has to be done!
Here are some tips to follow to keep yourself safe.
1. Walk with confidence and be aware of your surroundings at all times. People who have this "look" are less likely to be assulted. If you feel you are being followed, immediately head to a well lighted area where there are lots of people. Report your "shadow" to the area police/security.
2. If possible visit malls with a freind or two. Groups of people are less likely to be assulted than a single shopper.
3. Don't keep valuables in site. If you are carrying a Ipod or such, keep it between your exterior clothing and your shirt. Wear a money belt, rather than a billfold. Only keep what credit cards you plan on using that day on your person.
4. Keep valuables in the trunk of your auto, not in the passenger cabin. Thieves cruise the parking lot looking in vehicles for things to steal. Don't make it easy for them.
When driving ALWAYS keep your doors locked.
5. If the worst thing happens, remember personal possesions are only material things and can be replaced. Your life cannot. Give the robber(s) what they want.
6. If it is a situation where you MUST fight back, here are a few tricks to use:
1. Act like you are going for your wallet, but instead bring your arm up behind you and jab the robber in the eye as hard as you can with your index finger. Use the momentum of movement to make the blow as forceful as you can. If they start to fall backwards a heavy kick to the stomach will bring them down. Or if they fall forward a nice hard knee to their face will end any agression on their part.
2. Same as above, but use your middle finger to target the area in the center of the throat just below the adams apple just above where the bones meet the neck. This will send the person down immediately by collapsing their airway. You needn't worry about them coming after you.
These two methods are VERY effective self defense tips. I hope you don't have to use them, but as thieves are getting more aggressive something has to be done!
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The horror stories I'm hearing from Houston are far worse.
The first time I visited Boston, I was FLABBERGASTED at what a tough place it was (West Broadway absolutely reminded me of Brooklyn)....my little "New England Patriot" preconceptions shattered to bits...
I slowly began to get hip to the fact that my hometown didn't necessarily have the market cornered on urban terror....
And New York? All that glitters isn't gentrified gold, either...the cops have something called "Compstat", which is a different way of reporting crime stats. (That's a nice way of saying they tweaked the numbers, to make the burg more tourist- and business-friendly.)
I distribute food to the homeless, and get followed out and hassled more often...oh, not by the homeless themselves, but their neighbors, lol!
Maybe it's time for a gay planet?
The first time I visited Boston, I was FLABBERGASTED at what a tough place it was (West Broadway absolutely reminded me of Brooklyn)....my little "New England Patriot" preconceptions shattered to bits...
I slowly began to get hip to the fact that my hometown didn't necessarily have the market cornered on urban terror....
And New York? All that glitters isn't gentrified gold, either...the cops have something called "Compstat", which is a different way of reporting crime stats. (That's a nice way of saying they tweaked the numbers, to make the burg more tourist- and business-friendly.)
I distribute food to the homeless, and get followed out and hassled more often...oh, not by the homeless themselves, but their neighbors, lol!
Maybe it's time for a gay planet?
Good advice Allen,
Tho' it might be noted that Nr.2 will probably solve the problem...indefinitely. Not that I see anything wrong with that - gay bashers don't deserve to live.
But it's only fair to mention.
Living here in Europe, where life is safe, I always feel hyper alert when in the 'States - try to dress and look all of my bulky 6'2".
Wish more of the bulk was muscle and less fat...
I wonder why folks tolerate so much violence in society. Somehow I don't think Constable Turnbull would be pleased to have heard that these kids had attacked our Johnathan.
Tho' it might be noted that Nr.2 will probably solve the problem...indefinitely. Not that I see anything wrong with that - gay bashers don't deserve to live.
But it's only fair to mention.
Living here in Europe, where life is safe, I always feel hyper alert when in the 'States - try to dress and look all of my bulky 6'2".
Wish more of the bulk was muscle and less fat...
I wonder why folks tolerate so much violence in society. Somehow I don't think Constable Turnbull would be pleased to have heard that these kids had attacked our Johnathan.
You can take a girl out of the boroughs, but you can't t
I always heard to push their nose in and up with the palm of your hand.
Medium force: Broken nose and two black eyes. (easier to find them later).
Heavy force: Internal bleeding. Let's just say their mommas will be buying a black outfit for their funeral.
I always heard to push their nose in and up with the palm of your hand.
Medium force: Broken nose and two black eyes. (easier to find them later).
Heavy force: Internal bleeding. Let's just say their mommas will be buying a black outfit for their funeral.
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If you are attacked, you don't want to dance with your attacker, you want to take them out (disable them) as quickly as possible and plan your escape to safer territories.
And anyone is subject to be robbed, you'd be surprised who has been.
Toggles, another good tip for self defense.
And anyone is subject to be robbed, you'd be surprised who has been.
Toggles, another good tip for self defense.
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Yes, Oxydolfan1, that's what I said. You do the crime, you do the time (perhaps with a few additional unexpected 'surprises'), and I've watched enough shows about it on the Discovery Channel to know that prison/juvie/jail/etc. is no cake walk, which, theoretically, SHOULD be enough of an incentive to prevent people from committing a crime in the first place, but apparently not. After what these punks did, I hope they get equal treatment in return, which they SO righteously deserve.
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Apologies for yet another follow-up!
And Allen, I remember hearing about the Christmas thieves on the news. It's sad, really, how things have changed in recent years when you think about it. Even as little as 5-10 years ago this didn't happen. I'm just glad I live in a small town with a relatively low crime rate.
And Allen, I remember hearing about the Christmas thieves on the news. It's sad, really, how things have changed in recent years when you think about it. Even as little as 5-10 years ago this didn't happen. I'm just glad I live in a small town with a relatively low crime rate.
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Stealing things..
Who on earth would want to ruin some ones nice christmas decorations and such..Have not yet herd of any one stealing these things here...
Although, I am very bad to leave my digital camera on the seat, my medications in open view in a ziplock baggie (some one would have a real party with them, though if they took the Xenical they would S*it alot and the Sinemet is for Restless Leg/Parkinsins (no i don't have that), and would pee alot (and have lower blood pressure) if they took the HCTZ, so who knows what they would do with them..
But i am sure they could make a good deal of meth from the Zyrtec D, they would be stoned off there butts with the Ultram (pain/arthrits med)..
Also am bad to leave money in the consoule, leave the face plate on the trucks cd player, leave the computer in sight, etc....Also used to leave the cars unlocked/keys in the ignition at home in the garage or carport, until the neighbors kids in my old subdivison started stealing cars... That put an end to that
ALthough i do keep my wallet in my front pocket, and my cell pgone, but thats more so cause i am forgetful...
I need to watch my p&qs...
Who on earth would want to ruin some ones nice christmas decorations and such..Have not yet herd of any one stealing these things here...
Although, I am very bad to leave my digital camera on the seat, my medications in open view in a ziplock baggie (some one would have a real party with them, though if they took the Xenical they would S*it alot and the Sinemet is for Restless Leg/Parkinsins (no i don't have that), and would pee alot (and have lower blood pressure) if they took the HCTZ, so who knows what they would do with them..
But i am sure they could make a good deal of meth from the Zyrtec D, they would be stoned off there butts with the Ultram (pain/arthrits med)..
Also am bad to leave money in the consoule, leave the face plate on the trucks cd player, leave the computer in sight, etc....Also used to leave the cars unlocked/keys in the ignition at home in the garage or carport, until the neighbors kids in my old subdivison started stealing cars... That put an end to that
ALthough i do keep my wallet in my front pocket, and my cell pgone, but thats more so cause i am forgetful...
I need to watch my p&qs...
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Westytoploader....well, it must be interesting to openly advocate rape and torture in the midst of the Christmas season!
Then again, if I resembled a pint-sized Johnny Ramone, maybe I'd feel the same way....
Then again, if I resembled a pint-sized Johnny Ramone, maybe I'd feel the same way....
