Yeah, some days I would make less, but the average was still good. Given that most people get paid every two weeks, I think the average is more important than looking at some specific slow days. I don't think they would have given me $22/hr for that job, so with tips I was coming out ahead. Maybe they did do 10%…

Hey now. I have watched the NBC Summer Olympic coverage many times. Week 1 is the International Swimming & Gymnastics Tournament. Week 2 is The International Track & Men's Basketball final Tournament. Though I have heard rumors they showed a women's soccer game once.

I agree. When I waited tables as a college student, I average around $20/hr. I was making more money than any of my friends. I also didn't have to claim cash tips. Maybe I misread the article, but there was a policy that between your hourly wage ($2.13) and claimed tips, you had to make minimum wage. They are…

Thank you. I didn't realize I could be so controversial by disliking the corset. As far as the petticoats and hoop skirts, you're right that is another bs trend that wasn't questioned. That is a really good point.

You situation seems like such a coincidence, I am surprised the Dr. gave you shit. It makes sense why you wouldn't realize. I probably deserved a little shit for not realizing, but they were a busy clinic so it was all very matter of fact. I didn't have any symptoms that I noticed and I didn't really start to show…

I didn't even know I was pregnant until I was around 20 weeks. I know it sounds crazy. I was just so busy finishing up school and then one day I thought "man, I don't think I have had a period in a while. Guess I'll take a pregnancy test." I really thought I was being silly and just forgot about a period. Nope,…

Omg, I had this same argument with someone on the Tim Howard post. You worded this so much better than I did. Bravo!

I don't think they are as bad. I think people will go through some level of discomfort for beauty. Hey, I think a lot of people work out more for a look than health. The important thing is choice for me. Corsets were essentially mandated, and then the restrictions they caused were used as reason for women's frailty…

I specifically remember when the corset diet thing happened, it was stated that modern corsets are safer than the Victorian ones. Just typing "modern corsets safer" first result brought up "Many modern corset makers have taken the historic health risks to heart, and designed better, more safe corsets for modern…

I think it takes some revisionism to see the corset as a positive thing. It was an oppressive contraption. Sure....some women may have benefited, but restriction of movement, boning, thick extra layer of clothing always pressing against your vital organs— yuck!!!!!! I have worn a corset (modern one while still being…

"It is as painful as it is idiotic and ludicrous."

The purpose of all organisms is to grow and reproduce. It is like one of the most basic functions. I also disagree with the idea that you make a lifetime commitment to get sex. Usually the lifetime commitment results in less sex as the article suggests.

My gut reaction is that whether it is her issues or mutual, she doesn't feel very attractive and that the sex is not good enough for it to be worth the trouble of showering, being late, etc.

Yes. Exactly how does he think she'll react to this? This is more about making a point than actually trying to fix anything.

I know!

I read your first line and stopped and thought "Maybe they should make it 40 teams". Then I read the rest and it was like you know exactly what questions were popping into my head and answering them. Do you know anywhere where I can read about the talks for World Cup expansion?

Kids are top heavy; he would end up like this:

Is the second pic actually public and mainstream or found by searching very specific terms?

Also along with what everyone else said, by having a great GPA from a great high school, you would probably get in. It just wouldn't be automatic like that rural valedictorian. I was in the top 10%, but went to Texas A&M (main campus) with plenty of friends who weren't. I just didn't have to write the essays!!!

Aww, at least you try. I go through long periods of not even putting myself out there because of the stress of it all.