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Heh. By former professional server, I mean that was my only source of income...as in no student loans.

Yea, I used to just do the same tip for all drivers, but I realized that I don't tip servers because I know they're getting screwed in their wages. I tip because I appreciate the service. And I appreciate the service from pizza delivery guys a lot more than waitresses.

You know, I'm fairly new to Speakers Corner, and I used to get very worked up and agitated. Then I realized it was just an internet forum and got over myself. Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

See, I think pizza delivery is a whole other ballgame. I tip servers 20 percent just to bring my plate from the kitchen to the table. I'm damn sure going to tip more if someone GETS IN THEIR CAR and DRIVES my food to wherever I am. And I usually will do a minimum 5 dollar tip if the meal is less than 25 bucks. And when I order food and someone RUNS it to me, on foot, in the hot Florida sun, I'll usually start tipping at 30 percent with that 5 dollar minimum. Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

As a former professional server, I was always pleasantly surprised to get any sort of tip for a take-out order. I would never expect anything. But sure, 10% would have been nice. Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

ooh, I see it now. Can I still have my hug? (((((((:D))))))))) There's a hug! Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

I'm surprised at your argument, Chris. I remember, not too long ago, defending women's events at nationals with you on dropzone.com. It's not about equality. It's about encouraging groups to embrace their common traits. I don't see you bashing Chicks Rock for the same reasons. That boogie accomplishes the same thing: it encourages women to get empowered and to jump with eachother. That said, I'm still available for hugs whenever we're in the same vicinity.

I think that potential is what this argument is all about. Whether something that has the potential to be a life is actually a life. It all comes down to morals, I guess. Where one's values lie on this issue. My problem with that is that laws are not supposed to be about morals. Government shouldn't be able to impose its morals on its citizens. It's a privacy issue for me. Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

Interestingly, only 1 percent of the abortions that happen in a year are after 24 weeks. Not that it changes anything. I just thought that was interesting. I guess we'll have to agree to disagree, then. Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

Okay, I'll state it. That's my position. However, I would never want to have an abortion, much less a late one. But I don't think it's the government's place to step in, even if it's the day before birth. It's not the government's place to say what is or is not right for any one woman, especially because statistically, the women who get the most abortions are not adequately represented by people who could really understand their sitations. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/18/AR2005071801164.html Instead, they're represented by white, christian males, who have no idea what it's like to be in their shoes, and who think that they have the right to impose their morals on everyone. Just like some people would argue that aborting a day-old fetus is wrong because it is still a life, I think forcing a woman's womb to become a prisoner of the state for her gestation period from the moment she decides that she wants to have an abortion, is wrong. Even if it's for one day. There's something called privacy, folks. The government can't tell you how much or when you should start considering a fetus a life. If you don't want to get one, don't. But just like I would never presume to disrespect a person for their religious beliefs, I would also never presume to disrespect a woman who had to make that awful choice, and chose an avenue that I wouldn't have taken. Just my opinion. Flame away. Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

Interestingly, Greek Democratic government wasn't free of religion. But I totally agree with your premise. I would go so far as to say that a democracy, or representative republic (which is really what the US is), would be further served by having no reference to religion in its politics at all. Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

You know, I've been wondering about this for a while now. The unfortunate issue is not the hypocrisy of the current administration in its support of a new democratic government, but the fallacy of its ideas in creating a policy that would encourage democracy in the first place. You can't force democratic governments - the impetus has to come from within. And it is very clear that the middle East these days is not ready for a system like the US's - it's not tolerant enough. In order to have true democracy, there must be an open and equal forum for dissenting opinions and ideals. The point is to have these competing forces battle eachother and meet in the middle somewhere. However, in a religiously saturated environment, where one cartoon can cause riots and bombings, free speech is sort of a nullity. And this speech is the foundation upon which a democracy must be founded. just my 2 cents. Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

strawberries and balsamic vinegar Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

QuoteOh, agreed. Sort of like using RICO, a law intended to stop organized crime, to go after alleged patent fraud by individuals. Could never happen, right? Quote Heh. Or using it to go after abortion protesters. See Schiedler v. National Organization of Women. Thank god the SC stepped in on that one. Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

Yep. And anyone you mention in the phone call can be prosecuted for anything they say in any of their phone calls. And this from an NSA employee after the hearing with Gonzalez. Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

My favorite sushi place in Atlanta is this tiny little restaurant called Sushimania. It's off Peachtree, the prices are not bad, and the sushi is amazing. And you can walk in on a Saturday night and sit down - I think because it's very little known. Ian and Katie took Travis and I there a few times. Very yummy.

I'm sorry to resurrect this thread from the second page, but I wanted to thank everyone who responded. Kolla, I would LOVE to do a tri with you - we'll have to pick one this summer while I'm on a break from school.

I think I would pick... 1. Publius Vergilius Maro 2. Salvador Dali 3. Mary Oliver and some others.

yea right, don't lie. That British bastard was beating you up again, eh? Just kidding, heal up soon. Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

Hello all, I've been thinking of trying triathlons lately, and I was wondering how to get started. I'm the sort of person who won't race unless my body is prepared, and I ran in college. I've been running about 30 miles a week lately (just on week days), so what else do I need to do? What kind of bike? How much should I train for the swim and the bike? I would like to do an Olympic distance tri to start (one mile swim 40K bike, 10K run). Any help would be appreciated, Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

Me too! I'm very blind (9 diopter correction), and I lost the contact in my dominant eye during a skydive. With no depth perception, I overshot the landing area and did a swan dive on the tarmac. Thankfully I lifted my hands and my head, so the only damage I sustained was a banged-up knee and a ripped jumpsuit. Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

If the bruise is on the inside of your leg, I have a possible explanation. (and NOT a dirty one.) Have you been on the camera step recently? I usually end up with a HUGE bruise on the inside of my leg from bracing it on the door of the plan when I'm flying camera for several jumps in a day.

This is the single greatest rebuttal I've ever heard to those who think that homosexuals shouldn't be able to marry - it's poetic. Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

a few of my favorite ladies....

aw...shtanks.