Texsox

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 10:17 AM) No, what Steve means is that at that size the snake would have had a well-developed rattle. It didn't have a rattle according to Tex's friend, ergo, not a rattlesnake. I agree, I did learn that a gang down here initiates their members by having them cut the rattles off a live snake. It's suppose to represent their gang being deadly, but never giving a warning. I'm raising the and thinking urban legend.

IIRC we used a variety of similar exercises back then. Lord's Prayer was one a recalled.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 10:13 AM) The honorary "Athomeboy" thread. what a great idea! Thanks Soxy

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 08:52 AM) That story is why I come to Soxtalk. Good stuff. It's not a rattler at that size though... bull snake. I've seen bigger. The size was well within the range.

For 99.99% of the students that recite the pledge, it is a mind numbing rote exercise that means zero. So say it in any language. In fact, I think saying it in your non native language actually makes you think about the words and perhaps will break through the rote recital. And which is more important, pledging allegiance to America, or what language it is spoken in? We do not want your allegiance if you can not say it in English?

QUOTE (rangercal @ Apr 22, 2008 -> 08:02 AM) This is Chicago, We have many enemies, but Philly never really stood out. They are the worst fans.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 06:55 AM) Tex's scary snake story? I almost asked if this thread was safe for work, but then I thought about it, and I figured it would be a shortstory anyway. Ziiiiing

No. Too many skeletons I really do not want revealed.

QUOTE (Soxy @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 08:59 PM) I don't know--I don't mind a python in mine from time to time. I don't mind one, but two would be one too many . . .

Check that bat, too much pine tar

QUOTE (Cowch @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 07:48 PM) Ugh, such a good AB ruined by a lame pop up. lots of pitches, butm nothing hit hard, the fouls were weak also.

I left out one part, as he walked closer to the file cabinet to see if it was a stuffed animal, it raised its head from the coil. That was his oh s*** moment.

And how much that our government and media tells us about Russia would make them laugh?

QUOTE (Felix @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 05:24 PM) The real tragedy is "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" being behind movies like "Wedding Crashers". I keep waiting to see "Airplane!" listed.. hopefully my waiting for it means that its ranked incredibly high, and isn't just left off the list. PT&A was one that had me pounding my forehead for leaving off my list. After the full list is reveiled, I'd love to be able to rerank the movies.

QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 04:41 PM) The NFL "cuts the cord" on guys due for bonuses all the time and the players don't get guaranteed contract money like they do in MLB. That's not considered unethical. That's standard NFL practices. What's the difference here? Different labor organization with different standards and practices. Based on that, their contracts are structured differently. This $8 mil in a NFL contract would have been more like $4 mil with a $4mil bonus. Or looking over two years, it may have been $8 mil bonus and $5 per year. But that is basically the difference.

QUOTE (vandy125 @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 05:14 PM) Haven't seen it, and that is why it was not on my list. Looks like I should sometime. As I was watching the point that this is a comedy, not a lol movie, was proven.

I had an opportunity to engage one of our campus security cops about pedestrian accidents and if he has noticed an increase recently. He said no and wondered why I asked. I talked about this and he was going to look up the accidents to see if there is a trend he can spot. There are probably so few accidents and so few hybrids it will probably be insignificant. His thinking was on campus someone is clearly wrong in almost every case. Pedestrians with iPods (he says #1 cause) and drivers ignoring crosswalks (usually not familiar with laws). So while this will not change the first two, except perhaps a small increase when iPod meets hybrid, or hybrid does not understand pedestrian crosswalks. But I'm wondering if the biggest increase could be distracted pedestrians who might have otherwise heard. Depending on the cure, I could be convinced this is too small a problem to legislate and wonder what industry is in the congressman's district.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 04:36 PM) I also thought it was odd he was doing this to raise money for a truck stop. spiritual truck stop.

Another theory, a water moccasin

We have to teach CNN about green font.

QUOTE (BobDylan @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 04:39 PM) This movie should be at least in the top 5. I didn't make a list. I didn't want to think about it too much. But The Graduate has done so much for film, it's almost a disservice to see it tied with AUSTIN POWERS. It was on today. I forgot how amazing Hoffman is in the movie.

QUOTE (max power @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 01:45 PM) I agree. I was more making a point that he is incredibly unwaivering. I probably should not have quoted you, I understood what you meant. He'd make a great Republican. Stick to his guns, no flip flopping, even when he is wrong

See, Bush even wants to fight terrorism over seas instead of here with US workers

QUOTE (max power @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 12:51 PM) From what I have read in this thread, he'll probably disagree with that too. I have been impressed that overall, with about everyone disagreeing with him, Dick has been remarkably patient and level headed.

QUOTE (southsidehawkeye @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 12:51 PM) My mom has a hybrid and I've always been amazed at how quite it is. However, Im not sure that it'd make any more/less noise than my civic does while riding down the road. As mentioned before I think most of the noise made from engine cars are from the tires and wind (whether they be hybrid or not). I think it might be worth it for someone to do some real research into this though... couldn't hurt. I think the danger time would be at 5-30 mph. Not a lot of wind or tire noise. I'm thinking that would be most intersections where people would be crossing.