Texsox

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Nov 21, 2007 -> 09:16 AM) This is one of the greatest sports movies of all time. Incredible cast and a great time. ^^^^ Even for non Sox fans. Speaking of baseball movies, I'm hoping Sports Illustrated comes out with Chicago Cubs, A Century of Failure I have not subscribed in years, but I would just to get that movie.

QUOTE(Soxy @ Nov 21, 2007 -> 09:28 AM) Thanks. I just want this nightmare to be over so that I can be ABmotherf***ingD. I try not to encourage teacher's pets. They make me realize how annoying I was in college. Ha. I am getting so frustrated with one of my classes. It has finally become clear in any sort of a subjective grading he uses a personal curve, because he was expecting more from me, my grade was about the same as someone who put a Powerpoint up with U R Gonna Like This Test!!!!! ahrgggg. On the better side, my History Professor is using one of my suggestions in my on-line class. Basically for the last unit we're going to use the message boards to conduct debates on a couple topics. One question compares Jackson's popularity with Bush's. Filibuster time I've been practicing for this for several years now.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 11:25 PM) And don't you forget it. Actually we do use snow tires down here, here are a couple pics

QUOTE(Soxy @ Nov 21, 2007 -> 09:14 AM) I don't have time. Too much to do. Also, my students keep "dropping in" despite me not having office hours. Seriously, I have the worst luck. But I have a nice big scarf I think I will wear over the top. Kind of clashes, but I made the scarf myself so, it will be fine. It's all about attitude. You will be great. Good luck Wait, students, swap with one or send them to the store, there has to be a teacher's pet just waiting for a suck up moment.

Wait till he wakes up with a hangover and realizes he shot the pretty one . . . Wait that's sheep.

When backpacking, I cannot give up my coffee and someone tipped me off to this new packaging for Taster's Choice. I'm reading it and thinking WTF? To Parties!? What the hell kind of crappy party is bring your own coffee? Must be a Florida thing, Jim must know.

QUOTE(Soxy @ Nov 21, 2007 -> 08:13 AM) Fudge, fudge, fudge, fudge!!!!!! After 3 months of waiting I finally have a meeting with my pre-lims committee today (which I just learned of) and of course (OF COURSE) I am wearing the most inappropriate low cut top (because I figured no one would come in today so I didn't do laundry). CRAP! CRAP! CRAP! Should I wear the clashing cardigan? Hold papers in front of my chest? Of course I also didn't wear a coat because it is unseasonably warm. AGH! How can we give advice without a picture? Is there time to run to the store? Sounds like a nice reason for a new top.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Nov 20, 2007 -> 01:17 PM) They are talking about rain switching to snow tomorrow... Damn, I am glad I don't have to fly anywhere this Thanksgiving! Texas would love to have you back

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 20, 2007 -> 10:15 PM) Love Boat Captain - Pearl Jam Love the One You're With - Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Nov 20, 2007 -> 06:31 PM) A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock And Roll - Donny And Marie I Love Rock and Roll - Joan Jett

From the articles I read, the parents were very active in monitoring their daughter's on-line stuff. They knew of this new "friend" and were very happy about it.

Time - Pink Floyd

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 10:56 PM) Shouldn't these Nationals that are unhappy with all the border enforcement efforts be focusing their ire at the millions of illegals that are the REASON for all the enforcement? As for "Those that believe the US and Mexico should have the same laws will support Mexicans coming over without and paperwork as long as they stay in the border zone, the same as Mexico allows US citizens", once again you are raising an arguement no one else has. No one said all our laws should be the same. They do. It goes along the lines of too bad they are doing that, we'll have to spend our hundreds of millions of dollars elsewhere. Have a nice day. You are missing the point, all the focus on the illegals comes at the expense of legal tourists and the innocent Americans who rely on that trade. There are several people here who point to Mexico's laws and how Mexico handles immigration, especially from the south. here is a typical post reflecting that view. QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 09:44 AM) I find it ironic that Mexico cries foul when we talk about border security, legal immigration, and our social policies. Yet if I was an illegal in Mexico, I couldn't get a drivers license, couldn't own land, couldn't vote, and most likely would be in jail.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 11:00 PM) I just got a new PSE Compound bow so I'll be out hunting Turkey's within the next week or so. Should be fun. Good luck. I was on a guided goose hunt with bow twenty years ago, that was a challenge.

Not certain where to put this. Who is getting out? I would really like to take a hog with bow, from the ground.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 08:54 PM) What do you mean by better remembered? Everybody remembers the 85 Bears for the Shuffle and dominance. The 72 team is still being interviewed each year. It's an answer to the trivia question. Nationally, more people will remember the '72 team then the 85 Bears. It could also be an age thing. You youngin's that get your history off the internet, versus living it.

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 09:49 PM) Almost sounds like a second amendment argument there, Tex. But a serious question, how does the wall hinder the legal entry into our country. Wall or not, people are still supposed to enter at border checkpoints. They are not eliminating checkpoints, so I fail to see how a wall would stop someone from shopping (legally) at Walmart in Texas. It doesn't. It is an emotional response based in part on nationalistic pride. I wish y'all could meet some of the families I know. My analogies will fall short. Back in the 60s the Archie Bunker types would say, there are n*****s and there are black people. You know the n*****s are the ones stealing cars, raping women, hanging out on street corners and dealin' drugs, but *you*, you are a black person. And many blacks would be offended. Does that kind of make sense? In the past couple years we have increased the paper work that a Mexican National needs to cross over, both along the border, and into the interior. The so called "laser visa". It also keeps getting more and more expensive. The US spend countless tens of millions of dollars to strengthen security. Over half a million Mexicans, and close to 150,000 within 100 miles of me, bought the $100 laser visa which stores biometrics like a digital fingerprint and facial features. Less than 2% are actually being checked this way. Here is a real answer, all in place, and we are not using it. Those that believe the US and Mexico should have the same laws will support Mexicans coming over without and paperwork as long as they stay in the border zone, the same as Mexico allows US citizens. Basically both the US and Mexico recognizes two zones. The area roughly 40 miles north and south of the border. For example, Americans can drive into Mexico without any extra paperwork, as long as we stay within the border region. If we go past their interior checkpoint, we must have a temporary import certification for our cars. Mexicans have a similar restriction when they get here, but it is more involved.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 05:34 PM) I don't think anyone would have actually believed him had the CIA not requested the DOJ investigate a couple months after that column came out. details details

Looking at the list, McCain is the only one with national campaigning experience. I still see him as the consensus.

in person

There are only a few candidates I would like to see live. Obama, because he seems electrifying. Hillary because of Rex's comments, McCain, and possibly Thompson.

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 09:29 PM) No, No, No - Def Leppard No No Song - Ringo Starr

A primer on posting QUOTE(PAUL KONERKO 14 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 08:39 PM) Sorry I don't read all 33 pages of this thread. QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 08:43 PM) Probably best not to post in it then.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 06:51 PM) I went surfing for the 1st time ever last weekend. Was using an 8' board, and I proceeded to fall off so many times when I stood up, and fell onto the sand in the water many times. Was quite funny at the time, now I have a few good bruises on my body which ain't so good. I will definitely be trying again though. I was able to stand up for about 10-15 secs without falling which I figure is pretty good for a 1st go. Are you "popping" up in one motion or getting on one knee and kind of struggling up? The pop up seems to work better for most people. Once you get the hang of it

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 04:35 PM) I find the blatant disregard for our nations sovereignty a major insult. I find it troubling that their nation thinks that our border is a porous gateway. I find it sickening that they are complacent in the invasion of our country. They don't like the wall, I could care less. Tell them to stop invading our country, and disregarding our laws. I came here using the proper routes. If my family couldn't of gotten in, we would of made life in Ireland. Just like the rest of our family. We wouldn't of just decided, well they said no, lets invade. I have lots of family that have worked in all sorts of countries. The minute their work VISA expires they go back. Some of them really like the area.. But its part of following the rules of that nation. As do I and all the Mexican nationals I know. But how much do we want to punish innocent Americans? Shall we seriously harm our agriculture industry? And it is also a misstatement to say all of Mexico believes a certain way. Most I know respect our laws, which is why they are puzzled that we are making it harder and harder for them to come across and visit family and friends like they have for generations. The criminals will continue, it's the law abiding individuals that are being punished, on both sides of the borders.