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Over the last several weeks, two controversies have exposed the ugly, hidden reality in much of American society. Michael Richards' comedy club rant exposed racism against blacks and the film satire "Borat" exposed anti-Semitism. While it is easy to castigate Richards' judgment or the fools in Borat, it is not so easy to recognize that the heart of the nation is still haunted by its racial past... (0) comments

Workers overlooked when tipping time comes; Standard 15% not enough for great service

by David Hall

A couple of summers ago, I worked as a to-go server at a Houston-area seafood restaurant. One day, receiving an order that amounted to a grand total of $175, I got hyped for a colossal tip to come that would pay for my next couple of trips to the movies. I spent about 20 minutes putting the massive order together, while falling dreadfully behind on other duties, and had the contents waiting when the recipient arrived... (0) comments

Promise ring tradition reveals insecurity; OK to just date

by Kathleen Thurber

You all know the movie scene. Boy meets girl. Boy and girl fall in love. An unrealistically short period of time passes and boy pops the question ... Will you promise me? Wait, that's not right. You must have heard wrong. And you'd be right. You did hear wrong because I can't think of any movie that fits the "happily ever after category" and adds the step of a promise ring... (4) comments