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Forum: Social Studies 18 June 2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,271
Posted By damian
I reject your assertion. You are suggesting that...

I reject your assertion. You are suggesting that it is a "must" that we, as customers, leave a tip. If that was so, why not include it in the cost of the meal? Because it is up to the customer, not...
Forum: Urban Legends Contest 18 June 2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 30,678
Posted By damian
2. What actress uses the name of two of her...

2. What actress uses the name of two of her great-grandfathers, one of whom founded the New York Giants and the other who founded the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Rooney Mara (she of the Dragon Tattoo...
Forum: Social Studies 18 June 2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,271
Posted By damian
The things you have listed are not the same. In...

The things you have listed are not the same. In your examples, a person is going out of their way to be rude. A person choosing not to further reward someone for doing the job they have already paid...
Forum: Social Studies 18 June 2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,271
Posted By damian
Tantrum I understand that it is a custom. I also...

I understand that it is a custom. I also understand what "custom" means, and it's not the same as "law". Calling a person bad names for not leaving a tip shows a lack of class. And if a waiter...
Forum: Social Studies 16 June 2013, 02:57 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,271
Posted By damian
You missed another option: eat at a restaurant...

You missed another option: eat at a restaurant and don't leave a tip. An expectation of receiving a tip and actually receiving a tip are not the same thing. Leaving a tip is at the discretion of the...
Forum: SLC 16 June 2013, 02:43 AM
Replies: 501
Views: 18,026
Posted By damian
Are you talking about using a Gerni or Karcher...

Are you talking about using a Gerni or Karcher type sprayer? Because those machines will give enormous pressure (I've seen machines cut concrete using a domestic water supply).
Forum: Urban Legends Contest 12 June 2013, 01:01 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 30,678
Posted By damian
The Duke of Wellington was never "Prime...

The Duke of Wellington was never "Prime Minister". He was First Lord of the Treasury. The first Prime Minister was Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman in 1905.

(This was on QI last night.)
Forum: Urban Legends Contest 04 June 2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 30,678
Posted By damian
Melbourne and Sydney. Philips Billy...

Melbourne and Sydney.

Philips

Billy Joe Armstrong from Green Day

Division
Forum: Social Studies 02 June 2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 720
Posted By damian
We have a police force just sitting around doing...

We have a police force just sitting around doing nothing?

The study also showed thgat an Indian student is safer in Australia than in India. Indian students aren't being targeted, which was the...
Forum: Wild Kingdom 31 May 2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 619
Posted By damian
A male tiger would beat a male lion. But a female...

A male tiger would beat a male lion. But a female lion would be a close match with a female tiger.
Forum: Social Studies 31 May 2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 720
Posted By damian
Australia The reason we are the happiest is simple. We are...

The reason we are the happiest is simple. We are a multicultural society and have managed to take the best parts of every other country and dump the bad parts (mostly). Mix with great weather, the...
Forum: SLC 31 May 2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 501
Views: 18,026
Posted By damian
Never been told to "throw another shrimp on the...

Never been told to "throw another shrimp on the barbie"? Where the bloody hell are you?
Forum: Social Studies 31 May 2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 720
Posted By damian
:( (That's me smiling. It just looks like a...

:(

(That's me smiling. It just looks like a frown because you're up the wrong way.)
Forum: Social Studies 31 May 2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,473
Posted By damian
Speed cameras and red light cameras should be...

Speed cameras and red light cameras should be banned. I want to break the law and shouldn't be punished for doing so.
Forum: Social Studies 31 May 2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 720
Posted By damian
We have so much to be happy about that we don't...

We have so much to be happy about that we don't don't have time to constantly think about the one highlight of English life. :p


I can honestly say I have not seen Foster's being consumed in...
Forum: Social Studies 30 May 2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,171
Posted By damian
The student is well within his rights to refuse...

The student is well within his rights to refuse the task. As long as it is pointed out that refusal to complete the set tasks results in an incomplete or failing grade.
Forum: SLC 29 May 2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 501
Views: 18,026
Posted By damian
In a time of low inflation, that might work....

In a time of low inflation, that might work. Also, if it's a buyers market. Whatever interest you earn is usually negated by the increased cost of the goods.
Forum: Urban Legends Contest 28 May 2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 30,678
Posted By damian
Galapagos Islands Money

Galapagos Islands
Money
Forum: Science 23 May 2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,976
Posted By damian
I was clarifying the manufacturing process.

I was clarifying the manufacturing process.
Forum: Science 22 May 2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,976
Posted By damian
During the blowing process, the globule of melted...

During the blowing process, the globule of melted glass was spun in a flat circle then cut to shape when cooled. That outside of the circle would be a different thickness to the inner parts. It...
Forum: Fauxtography 22 May 2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,279
Posted By damian
Welcome. :) I've seen the old West photos of...

Welcome. :)

I've seen the old West photos of dead outlaws. I've never seen photos of kids posing with dead people. That's just creepy. :eek:
Forum: Amusement Bark 22 May 2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,274
Posted By damian
So did I. Is it true that xBox One owners...

So did I.


Is it true that xBox One owners will have to pay a "relicensing fee" if they buy used games?
Forum: The Doctor Is In 21 May 2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 941
Posted By damian
I wonder what how bad my asthma would be if I...

I wonder what how bad my asthma would be if I lived in a cold climate. Is it worth trading asthma for melanoma?
Forum: SLC 20 May 2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 56,110
Posted By damian
He seems to be the type of person that can and...

He seems to be the type of person that can and does stick up for himself. If he didn't like it, he would say so. I think some of it may be him playing a character, much like Lou Costello.

I also...
Forum: SLC 18 May 2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 56,110
Posted By damian
What mental difficulties? Karl is smarter than...

What mental difficulties? Karl is smarter than the others.
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