… and #30 Ellen, I agree with you although why you would continue to view a man who’s been accused criminally and civilly as a catch is beyond me. Even if he was dealing with the 1% of women hell bent on screwing him over, that would red flag him for me (in other words, on the heap thanks for stopping by) and keep the great gyn, what’s one have to do with each other?

GeorgeWN, only AFTER I am on with a man do we get to play the really fun intimate/passionate games, no it ain’t okay for YOU to decide when it’s time to believe that my no or just my agreement to be macking wichoo to step into what YOU want.

You bes’ watch your arse with that, there will be more Alycedale’s out there soon, and you’ll have that ‘she wants it’ shit typed on your gravestone.

Alycedale, I’m with you, watch your beverages, and those products are likely bs sites.

I tell my kid now, always be in the room watching who is pouring what, spirits or not … and I don’t carry a weapon but I know how to shut down bad game in 30 seconds and I do it nicely bc I don’t want to provoke violent reactions (did that in my teens/20′s and luckily didn’t receive violence, is it a drag that we even have to think this way – of course) but would you enter a lion cage without being prepared on how to approach and handle?
No.
So don’t think this is any different.
Listen, also, I’m not gorgeous (our host IS but I am pretty woman looking at best, though I most certainly love myself)

…but I AM an archetype that most men want to chalk up on the list so I get approached a lot, and age won’t ever matter (sexy confidence doesn’t age so develop that)

Again, Ellen, I would urge you to rethink what a ‘catch’ means …
Could he be innocent, mayyyybe but why would you take a chance with your life like that?

More later, time to work now … have a funny story for you later.

Luv, Zen LIll (and women of MM, thank you again for being brave enough to speak openly)

The surge in popularity of TV and local talent shows is feeding the dreams of many performers into carefully choreographed casting call scams.

The unprecedented number of amateur talent shows that just might lead participants to the big time has given this particular scam a major boost, often with dubious organizations describing themselves as “casting agencies.”

Local auditions for genuine shows are now held across the country, followed by regional and, finally, national selection processes — a huge scope for the tricksters.

The possibility of taking part in reality-type shows — such as Project Runway and cooking or baking contests, which draw on the public rather than professionals for participants — adds further scam opportunities.

And the never-ending demand for movie extras also increases the attraction of phony casting calls.

The main aim of the scam is to get victims to pay upfront for the chance to take part in auditions, other selection processes and even promotions associated with the shows.

The latest tricks include:

* Advertising casting calls on Craigslist and other websites, for which entrants are charged a fee.

The event may or may not take place.

* Using the name of a top talent or reality show to suggest some sort of connection with the genuine event, when there is none at all.

* Promoting a “talent database,” for which potential performers must pay to register.

They may have to pay additional sums for professional CV preparation, recording of “showreels” or audition tapes, and profile photography.

These might even be genuine services but they’ll never reach the eyes of show organizers, despite the scammers’ promises.

And victims may also be told they must pay an annual fee to keep their records up to date and accessible to talent scouts.

* Contacting schools and other youth organizations offering an opportunity for students to participate in a special show-related event, such as making a Christmas record.

Parents, schools and others are asked to pay a fee for each participant but the event either never takes place or the promotion is never released to the public.

Ten Tips

It’s the shattered dreams as much as the out-of-pocket expenses that make this such a cruel scam.

So here are 10 things you can do to save your money and your heartbreak:

1. Don’t pay to audition or take part in special talent show sessions. Genuine casting agencies for TV shows are paid a fee by the show producers and don’t charge for auditions.

2. Avoid paying to register with a talent agency if you can. Most legit agencies don’t charge for registration but take a commission from any money you earn.

And don’t fall for promises your fee will be refunded once you start earning.

3. If you really feel you must pay, or if you want to register with any agency at all, carefully check out their credentials online.

4. Don’t apply for “rush” or urgent casting calls, or respond to ads that invite you to “call today” before, say, up to 10pm.

In the real TV world, such urgency would be highly unusual. It’s much more likely to be a scam.

5. Local and regional heats of national talent competitions are usually advertised and promoted in local media.

You don’t need an agent; you either have to apply directly to the organizers or just turn up for the auditions. Either way, it won’t cost you anything more than your time.

6. Beware of casting call ads appearing on Craigslist. Mostly they’re phony.

Sometimes they use logos of TV companies like “NBC” but the network TV companies rarely, if ever, audition directly. Production companies do their own casting.

7. Likewise, be skeptical about any ad that uses inspirational terms like “follow your dreams” or “become a star.”

They’re using your emotions to lure you into a fee-paying scam.

8. Ignore claims you can earn up to $300 a day as a TV or movie extra. The going rate is between $75 and $125.

Most extras are hired via their membership of the Screen Actors Guild. Unless large numbers of extras are needed, casting agencies generally don’t hire members of the public.

9. Skills-based reality TV shows like those involving fashion design or cooking have a rigorous selection process.

No outside company or agent can get you a place on these shows at any price. Again, you have to apply directly to the production company.

10. If a production company offers a guaranteed place in a program or movie in return for your investment in the show, it’s because they haven’t been able to raise finance from experts who know what makes a successful show.

You may get your moment in front of the camera, but at a high price that’s unlikely to buy you fame!

Here’s the bottom line:

Through talent and reality shows, hundreds of people get their first break on the small screen or even the silver screen every year.

They may have gotten there via a casting call but, almost certainly, they didn’t pay upfront.

Alert of the Week: The launch of new iPhones (iPhone 6 and its big brother, the 6 Plus) together with a new operating system for nearly all Apple mobile devices (iOS 8) has revived an old and very dangerous scam.

Spoof ads have been appearing online and in emails saying the new operating system includes a feature called Wave that allows devices to be recharged in a microwave oven.

Don’t do it! Not only is it untrue but you’ll also wreck the phone and your microwave and risk an explosion. See an example of the ad here:
http://www.boston.com/business/technology/2014/09/21/fake-claims-you-can-charge-iphone-the-microwave-don-charge-iphone-the-microwave/yBao4ph4AzJj8pRzveOCrN/story.html

Time to conclude for today — have a great week!

Here is the second link to the same device http://kdvr.com/2014/07/29/new-device-tests-your-drink-for-date-rape-drugs/

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Okay now for some frank talk. This could be a scam by men to get women to donate money to a non existent product that we wish existed. I for one am not sending these people a dime.

But I will keep my antenna out in the event it becomes viable. In the mean time I rely on Smith & Wesson to take down the criminals.