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Looking for movies with tuff (punk) girls...

apetpsychic — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:57:00 -0800

I'm working on a video project (and I also love the genre) and looking for movies with "bad' or "tough" girls; gangs or solo, the more punk the better. Extra points for fight scenes! I'm thinking along the line of 70s and 80s exploitation films. I'd also like to check out any general punk or teens-in-crisis movies that aren't Repo Man, Suburbia, River's Edge, Over The Edge or Permanent Record. Thanks for your help!

How does my former coworker get rid of this kid?

Dee Xtrovert — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:26:19 -0800

My friend needs to see her son removed from her living situation. How can this be done most effectively? I'm asking this for a former coworker who's still recovering from a divorce and total economic devastation. She has two kids, ages 16 and 19, and lives in some form of subsidized housing. She is the sole support for them all.

Her oldest son has a drinking problem, as did his now-absent father. Despite not being of legal age, he's received two DUIs and is currently under probation. The probation began a year ago, and under the terms of it, he is to refrain from any drinking and to obtain a full-time job. He's done neither. Additionally, he is a high school drop out who shows no desire to obtain a GED or resuming education. The mom is worried about all of this - his lack of ambition in every area, his severe attitude problems, his disrespect and his dependency issues. She's recently 'found religion' and no longer enables him. That is to say, he can no longer use the car, his friends are banned from their apartment, and so on. This has only made his attitude worse, so recently she went to the apartment manager to see about taking the next step - evicting him.

Unfortunately, she can't. Because he was 18 when she moved into the apartment, he was put on the lease. Per the apartment manager, he has as much right to be there as she does. Needless to say, he has not ever contributed a cent towards the rent, utilities, food or any other expense.

I thought perhaps she could take him to small claims court to recover his share of the rent (which would presumably force him to at least get a job), or that she could contact his probationary officer, who has obviously done nothing about his most obvious failure to live up the terms, i.e. getting a job.

She wants him out of the apartment; his behavior is affecting the younger boy, and she works two full-time jobs to support the family, so she's not around enough to appropriately monitor the elder boy, even if she wanted to. He went do counseling or anything like that; his attitude is pure intense disrespect and he clearly believes that mom doesn't have it in her to do anything about it. She realizes that is she can get him out of the house, he may have to live on the street or burn through his friends' generosity before hitting bottom and (one hopes) working out his issues. She's prepared for the emotional hardship that that entails for herself.

How can she create this positive change for herself as soon as possible and in the clearest of terms? She has little money, but any sort of (legal) tactic is welcome, and though there may be a few caveats to it, her thinking is that the most shocking and sudden method may be the best. So, hive mind, please use your creativity and sense of tough love to help out a very nice friend who's trying her best.

What are some more rugged earbuds?

mmascolino — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:45:35 -0800

Recommendations for earbuds that can take some abuse. I seem to be horribly rough on earbuds. I've gone thru about 4 pairs of earbuds within the last couple of years. All of them suffered the fate of what is most likely a broken wire leading to the bud or the minijack. At first it will cut out intermittently and then it will die completely. I've checked the previous earbud posts but they are more focused on people with incompatiable ear canel geometries.

I know that these thing vary wildly in price (I've typically bought in the $8-$15 range). I'm hesistant to spending more if I am going to have to buy another pair in a few months.

How do I become Hero of the Beach?

Bookhouse — Mon, 28 May 2007 10:47:31 -0800

How can I toughen up? I am a wimp: Physically weak, non-confrontational, anxiety-prone and lazy. I would like to be none of these things. What can I do to add some steel to my inner core? I'm talking about improving both physically and mentally.

Please help me develop my inner Vic Mackey.

I'll show ya tough

Operation Afterglow — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 10:18:03 -0800

What is the origin of the Tough Guys video? Any info on why this was filmed or where the tough guys were found is welcome. Was this a commercial for a Rex-Kwon-Do dojo? A setup for a late-night comedy show? I simply must know the genesis of this epic comedy.