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Date: 15 Sep 2006 03:46:25
From: The poster formerly known as Colleyville Alan
Subject: The Big Bet

If Eric and the assembled multitudes are going to finally provide a
resolution to this drama, it will be interesting to see what, if anything,
is agreed upon once the dust settles. That is because not much seems to be
agreed upon right now, even by Eric in regards to his own education.

His original post that Bobby referenced stated that he had 3 degrees, all
summa cum laude. Then he said at least one was summa cum laude. Now he
says he had 3 majors. MAJORS, not 3 degrees. A single degree with a double
major is not the same as 2 separate degrees.

So I remain unsure at this moment as to the content of Eric's. Does he have

A bachelors degree granted with honors and induction into SCL?
A second, separate, bachelors degree granted with honors and induction into
SCL?
An associates degree granted with honors and induction into SCL?

or

A single bachelors degree with two majors granted with honors and induction
into SCL?
An associates degree granted with honors and induction into SCL?

or something else?

It would seem quite difficult to me to be able to have a bet when the
subject of the bet has not been determined. So, Eric, would you like to
state this with great clarity or will it continue to be a nebulous
situation?

Date: 14 Sep 2006 22:04:48
From: Big_Fan
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Date: 15 Sep 2006 07:17:44
From: Bobby Knight
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

On 14 Sep 2006 22:04:48 -0700, "Big_Fan" <bigpufan@aol.com > wrote:

<clip >
>Everyone's too doubtful on here. I bet no one would believe that I
>have PhD's in Physics and English Literature?

Since your last sentence is a statement and doesn't require a question
mark.....you win. :-)
___,
\o

Date: 15 Sep 2006 08:54:58
From: Dene
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

The poster formerly known as Colleyville Alan wrote:
> "The Hammer" <buggertt@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1158314488.269335.97590@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com...
> >
> > If someone has a dual major,that is considered two degrees. So, as an
> > example, if someone had a BS with double major in Biology and Genetics,
> > that is considered two degrees and that person would be well in their
> > rights to say they have two discreet degrees, one in Bio, one in
> > Genetics.
>
> That is incorrect
>
> >And if their grades in both were above a certain mark, one
> > could claim summa cum laude for both. Seems very simple to me. Too
> > funny!
>
> That is also untrue.
>
> >
> > You guys have to stop obsessing about all this. Really. Your
> > families, jobs, etc are worthy of a lot more attention than all this.
> > Or maybe for some of you they are not. The truth will come out when I
> > decide to let it out. As no one here will willing to back up their
> > bets, this remains a low priority in my life. Amazing how high a
> > priority it seems for some of you.
>
> Even now, you are unwilling to clearly state what it is that you have
> achieved and without that there is no sensible person in the world who would
> bet with you. Your answers above seem to indicate that you possess a single
> bachelors degree with a double major but you have not explicitly said that.
> Question: is that the case, that you have a bachelors degree with a double
> major?
>
> Your answer also seems to indicate that you are basing your claim about
> summa cum laude status on your GPA, not on being awarded SCL. Question: is
> that the case, that you were not formally given the summa cum laude
> designation by your university?
>
> Oh, and one other that I negelected to ask earlier, you mentioned that the
> university was accredited. Is the accrediting agency one that is recognized
> by the US Dept of Education?
>
> As I said eariler, the situation is nebulous. You scream that people will
> not back up their bets yet you will not even say what it is that you are
> claiming. You have left the matter muddled and expect others to put up big
> bucks and then tell them after the fact what you have achieved.
>
> They are simple questions, Eric. Kindly answer them.

Funny to watch the cronies regroup. Could it be that Eric truly
doesn't have two degrees but instead, two majors; or did he
deliberately use these words to draw you in further with the hope that
one of you might have the "stones" to make verification worth his time?

Even funnier is poser's plea to kindly answer the questions. IOW,
"Eric...I realize there is no $$ in the pot but kindly show me your
cards."

Like Eric, I got a life too. Heading out soon to the river for the
weekend, sans internet access. I'll enjoy reading the spinnin and
whining when I get back.

-Greg

Date: 15 Sep 2006 09:22:16
From: long&left
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Dene wrote:
(snip)
>
> Like Eric, I got a life too. Heading out soon to the river for the
> weekend, sans internet access. I'll enjoy reading the spinnin and
> whining when I get back.
>
> -Greg
>

well, we'll certainly miss your fine commentary and personality while
you're gone...not

before you go, let me ask you a question: if you told someone you had a
Masters degree from UC Berkeley and they said "bullshit". What would you
do? Go off the deep end and keep your "cards" to yourself while tossing
inuendos and making bets? I think not. Any reasonable sane person would
say "Hey, if you don't believe me, call 'em up", or, "Hey, wait right
here and I'll get my degree from the closet". Not all of the fucking
games that you two are playing. Get real you guys

Date: 15 Sep 2006 08:50:55
From: Big_Fan
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

annika1980 wrote:
> Bobby Knight wrote:
> > On 14 Sep 2006 22:04:48 -0700, "Big_Fan" <bigpufan@aol.com> wrote:
> >
> > <clip>
> > >Everyone's too doubtful on here. I bet no one would believe that I
> > >have PhD's in Physics and English Literature?
> >
> > Since your last sentence is a statement and doesn't require a question
> > mark.....you win. :-)
>
> PUFFY flunked Punctuation 101.

It was supposed to be an exclamation point, or a semi-colon, or a
semaphore.....one of those things.

Date: 15 Sep 2006 10:54:36
From: Bobby Knight
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

On 15 Sep 2006 08:50:55 -0700, "Big_Fan" <bigpufan@aol.com > wrote:

>
>annika1980 wrote:
>> Bobby Knight wrote:
>> > On 14 Sep 2006 22:04:48 -0700, "Big_Fan" <bigpufan@aol.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > <clip>
>> > >Everyone's too doubtful on here. I bet no one would believe that I
>> > >have PhD's in Physics and English Literature?
>> >
>> > Since your last sentence is a statement and doesn't require a question
>> > mark.....you win. :-)
>>
>> PUFFY flunked Punctuation 101.
>
>It was supposed to be an exclamation point, or a semi-colon, or a
>semaphore.....one of those things.

In any event, you win! :-)
___,
\o

Date: 15 Sep 2006 08:49:40
From: Big_Fan
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Date: 15 Sep 2006 07:37:25
From: annika1980
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Bobby Knight wrote:
> >-Annika -----> multiple BS degrees ... Some-a Cum Loudly
>
> Not only funny, but completely out of the question.
> You cum loudly???

I meant the pigs.

Date: 15 Sep 2006 07:23:45
From: annika1980
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Bobby Knight wrote:
> On 14 Sep 2006 22:04:48 -0700, "Big_Fan" <bigpufan@aol.com> wrote:
>
> <clip>
> >Everyone's too doubtful on here. I bet no one would believe that I
> >have PhD's in Physics and English Literature?
>
> Since your last sentence is a statement and doesn't require a question
> mark.....you win. :-)

PUFFY flunked Punctuation 101.

Date: 15 Sep 2006 07:22:11
From: annika1980
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Date: 15 Sep 2006 09:31:48
From: Bobby Knight
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

On 15 Sep 2006 07:22:11 -0700, "annika1980" <annika1980@aol.com >
wrote:

>
>The poster formerly known as Colleyville Alan wrote:
>> If Eric and the assembled multitudes are going to finally provide a
>> resolution to this drama, it will be interesting to see what, if anything,
>> is agreed upon once the dust settles. That is because not much seems to be
>> agreed upon right now, even by Eric in regards to his own education.
>>
>
>Wouldn't it be funny if this "uneducated redneck loser" ended up having
>more education than the guy who claims he's climbed the groves of
>academe?
>
>
>-Annika -----> multiple BS degrees ... Some-a Cum Loudly

Not only funny, but completely out of the question.
You cum loudly??? Another clanger?
___,
\o

Date: 15 Sep 2006 14:47:04
From: Chris Bellomy
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Bobby Knight <bknight@conramp.net > wrote:
: On 15 Sep 2006 07:22:11 -0700, "annika1980" <annika1980@aol.com >
: wrote:
:
: >
: >The poster formerly known as Colleyville Alan wrote:
: >> If Eric and the assembled multitudes are going to finally provide a
: >> resolution to this drama, it will be interesting to see what, if anything,
: >> is agreed upon once the dust settles. That is because not much seems to be
: >> agreed upon right now, even by Eric in regards to his own education.
: >>
: >
: >Wouldn't it be funny if this "uneducated redneck loser" ended up having
: >more education than the guy who claims he's climbed the groves of
: >academe?
: >
: >
: >-Annika -----> multiple BS degrees ... Some-a Cum Loudly
:
: Not only funny, but completely out of the question.
: You cum loudly??? Another clanger?

Great. Now I have the plot for a possible pr0n movie in my
head, thanks to Annika and Bobby friggin' Knight. I need a
shower and some SOS pads for my brain!

--
Chris Bellomy
C-List Charter Member
http://clist.org/

Date: 15 Sep 2006 09:35:45
From: Bobby Knight
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:31:48 -0500, Bobby Knight <bknight@conramp.net >
wrote:

>On 15 Sep 2006 07:22:11 -0700, "annika1980" <annika1980@aol.com>
>wrote:
>
>>
>>The poster formerly known as Colleyville Alan wrote:
>>> If Eric and the assembled multitudes are going to finally provide a
>>> resolution to this drama, it will be interesting to see what, if anything,
>>> is agreed upon once the dust settles. That is because not much seems to be
>>> agreed upon right now, even by Eric in regards to his own education.
>>>
>>
>>Wouldn't it be funny if this "uneducated redneck loser" ended up having
>>more education than the guy who claims he's climbed the groves of
>>academe?
>>
>>
>>-Annika -----> multiple BS degrees ... Some-a Cum Loudly
>
>Not only funny, but completely out of the question.
>You cum loudly??? Another clanger?

Oops, dyslexia struck. Should read:

You cum loudly??? Another clanger?
Not only funny, but completely out of the question.
___,
\o

Date: 15 Sep 2006 06:41:16
From: Birdie Bill
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Carbon wrote:
> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 03:01:28 -0700, The Hammer wrote:
>
> > If someone has a dual major,that is considered two degrees. So, as an
> > example, if someone had a BS with double major in Biology and Genetics,
> > that is considered two degrees and that person would be well in their
> > rights to say they have two discreet degrees, one in Bio, one in
> > Genetics.
>
> No. A double major will get you one degree, not two. Obviously it is
> possible to get two (or more) undergraduate degrees, but that would take
> more than the 120 credit hours typically required of a BS degree.

And moreover, why would anyone ever want to do it, as opposed to
pursuing a masters degree rather than the second BS. I suppose there
are some cases where you might. If, say, your first BS were in English
Lit,
and you decided later that your job prospects might be better with an
Engineering degree. But the two BS degrees that Eric claims sound
too similar for that to be the case.

Date: 16 Sep 2006 00:29:41
From: Howard Brazee
Subject: Re: Dave Pelz's Damage Control

On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 10:28:39 -0400, "Otto"
<ottondebREMove#$@^%!@*&@bellsouth.net > wrote:

>Play to the pattern for that week or that day.

I try to.

I was thinking - what I really need is to allocate my money spent on
pros in 3 minute increments.

Tour pros are constantly asking their pros "How's my setup?". That's
what I need to keep consistent. Just get a good eye making sure I am
not drifting.

I'm not sure local pros want to do this though.

Date: 15 Sep 2006 20:57:04
From: Otto
Subject: Re: Dave Pelz's Damage Control

"Howard Brazee" <howard@brazee.net > wrote in message
news:44hmg29s5944fant7k8kgqd2ohpfusk36q@4ax.com...

> Tour pros are constantly asking their pros "How's my setup?". That's
> what I need to keep consistent. Just get a good eye making sure I am
> not drifting.
>
> I'm not sure local pros want to do this though.

Many local pros will do this. The good teaching pros will offer playing
lessons.

You go out and play 18 holes with the pro and they offer all sorts of
instruction. The instruction runs the range from basic fundamentals to
course management.

You can do this individually or get 3 folks together with the one pro.

Otto

Date: 15 Sep 2006 03:01:28
From: The Hammer
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

The poster formerly known as Colleyville Alan wrote:
> If Eric and the assembled multitudes are going to finally provide a
> resolution to this drama, it will be interesting to see what, if anything,
> is agreed upon once the dust settles. That is because not much seems to be
> agreed upon right now, even by Eric in regards to his own education.
>
> His original post that Bobby referenced stated that he had 3 degrees, all
> summa cum laude. Then he said at least one was summa cum laude. Now he
> says he had 3 majors. MAJORS, not 3 degrees. A single degree with a double
> major is not the same as 2 separate degrees.
>
> So I remain unsure at this moment as to the content of Eric's. Does he have
>
> A bachelors degree granted with honors and induction into SCL?
> A second, separate, bachelors degree granted with honors and induction into
> SCL?
> An associates degree granted with honors and induction into SCL?
>
> or
>
> A single bachelors degree with two majors granted with honors and induction
> into SCL?
> An associates degree granted with honors and induction into SCL?
>
> or something else?
>
> It would seem quite difficult to me to be able to have a bet when the
> subject of the bet has not been determined. So, Eric, would you like to
> state this with great clarity or will it continue to be a nebulous
> situation?

If someone has a dual major,that is considered two degrees. So, as an
example, if someone had a BS with double major in Biology and Genetics,
that is considered two degrees and that person would be well in their
rights to say they have two discreet degrees, one in Bio, one in
Genetics. And if their grades in both were above a certain mark, one
could claim summa cum laude for both. Seems very simple to me. Too
funny!

You guys have to stop obsessing about all this. Really. Your
families, jobs, etc are worthy of a lot more attention than all this.
Or maybe for some of you they are not. The truth will come out when I
decide to let it out. As no one here will willing to back up their
bets, this remains a low priority in my life. Amazing how high a
priority it seems for some of you.

Up early to play 36 at the club. My course , the greens are like silk
and the fairways like a carpet. Man, I can't wait. And weather
supposed to be drop dead gorgeous. You guys obsess all day about the
degrees of someone who is really totally unimportant, but you make
important because you are so bored. You obsess all day on this
newsgroup and among yourselves and on your crony list and I will golf
all day. And then planning for dinner at Longhornes. Sound like a
deal old chum!

Maybe out of boredom, I will check in late tonight. so please have a
great day!

The Hammer

Date: 15 Sep 2006 14:44:30
From: Chris Bellomy
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

The Hammer <buggertt@yahoo.com > wrote:

: If someone has a dual major,that is considered two degrees.

Sadly, no!

I guess this explains how you've played this.

--
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C-List Charter Member
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Date: 15 Sep 2006 10:12:12
From: Bobby Knight
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:44:30 GMT, Chris Bellomy
<puevf@tbbqfubj.arg.invalid > wrote:

>The Hammer <buggertt@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>: If someone has a dual major,that is considered two degrees.
>
>Sadly, no!
>
>I guess this explains how you've played this.

Only after he was called on having three degrees.
I can't believe that he's stupid enough to believe this, but one never
knows. Next he'll be telling us that one can bestow honors on their
own degrees. :-)
___,
\o

Date: 15 Sep 2006 08:42:25
From: long&left
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Bobby Knight wrote:
> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:44:30 GMT, Chris Bellomy
> <puevf@tbbqfubj.arg.invalid> wrote:
>
>> The Hammer <buggertt@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> : If someone has a dual major,that is considered two degrees.
>>
>> Sadly, no!
>>
>> I guess this explains how you've played this.
>
> Only after he was called on having three degrees.
> I can't believe that he's stupid enough to believe this, but one never
> knows. Next he'll be telling us that one can bestow honors on their
> own degrees. :-)
> ___,
> \o
>

Date: 15 Sep 2006 10:46:54
From: Bobby Knight
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:42:25 -0700, long&left <nospam@diespammers.com >
wrote:

>Bobby Knight wrote:
>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:44:30 GMT, Chris Bellomy
>> <puevf@tbbqfubj.arg.invalid> wrote:
>>
>>> The Hammer <buggertt@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> : If someone has a dual major,that is considered two degrees.
>>>
>>> Sadly, no!
>>>
>>> I guess this explains how you've played this.
>>
>> Only after he was called on having three degrees.
>> I can't believe that he's stupid enough to believe this, but one never
>> knows. Next he'll be telling us that one can bestow honors on their
>> own degrees. :-)

>> bk
>
>hasn't he already done that?
Notice the smiley.
>He obviously thinks that if he was in some
>upper percentage of his class then he is automatically cumma sum laude.
>That's why Greggie's first wiggle was trying to get me to agree to what
>the percentage to obtain CSL should be. CSL is a bestowed honor, not an
>assumed honor

They're both charlatans. What else would you expect?. The one that
surprises me is Frostback. He has a dorate and is well-respected
in his field. Why he allowed Eric to pose as he has without warning
him is beyond me.
___,
\o

Date: 16 Sep 2006 12:00:42
From: multi
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:12:12 -0500, Bobby Knight <bknight@conramp.net >
wrote:
>Next he'll be telling us that one can bestow honors on their
>own degrees.

What happened to your grammar checker on that one?

Date: 18 Sep 2006 08:39:23
From: Mike Dalecki
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Bobby Knight wrote:
> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:44:30 GMT, Chris Bellomy
> <puevf@tbbqfubj.arg.invalid> wrote:
>
>
>>The Hammer <buggertt@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>: If someone has a dual major,that is considered two degrees.
>>
>>Sadly, no!
>>
>>I guess this explains how you've played this.
>
>
> Only after he was called on having three degrees.
> I can't believe that he's stupid enough to believe this, but one never
> knows. Next he'll be telling us that one can bestow honors on their
> own degrees. :-)

I have a bachelor of science degree, too. I also had a double major.
I received only one diploma, and I have, from that institution, only one
degree.

A degree encompasses a larger program than just what one majors in, or
whether one has multiple majors. It involves, generally, a core set of
courses that defines the *degree*, such as a certain number of credits
in math, english, science, social sciences, humanities, and so on.

The degree represents, in part, the "stamp" an institution places on an
individual. To earn such a degree is to say, in essence, that said
holder of degree is known to have background and coursework in those areas.

Different degrees have different requirements. When I was in school, a
BS required more science, among other things; a BA required a foreign
language competency, and some other things.

But it didn't matter how many majors you had; you only had one degree.

Mike

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Date: 15 Sep 2006 14:22:52
From: Kenny Stultz
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

In article <1158314488.269335.97590@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com >,
buggertt@yahoo.com says...
>

>
>
>
>If someone has a dual major,that is considered two degrees.
>
>The Hammer
>

I call bullshit.

--
Kenny Stultz - Troll and SPAM intolerant
"Golf is the only sport where a precise knowledge of the Rules can
earn one a reputation for bad sportsmanship"

Date: 15 Sep 2006 13:15:41
From: Carbon
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 03:01:28 -0700, The Hammer wrote:

> If someone has a dual major,that is considered two degrees. So, as an
> example, if someone had a BS with double major in Biology and Genetics,
> that is considered two degrees and that person would be well in their
> rights to say they have two discreet degrees, one in Bio, one in
> Genetics.

No. A double major will get you one degree, not two. Obviously it is
possible to get two (or more) undergraduate degrees, but that would take
more than the 120 credit hours typically required of a BS degree.

Date:
From:
Subject:

Date: 15 Sep 2006 12:01:01
From: The poster formerly known as Colleyville Alan
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

"The Hammer" <buggertt@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:1158314488.269335.97590@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com...
>
> If someone has a dual major,that is considered two degrees. So, as an
> example, if someone had a BS with double major in Biology and Genetics,
> that is considered two degrees and that person would be well in their
> rights to say they have two discreet degrees, one in Bio, one in
> Genetics.

That is incorrect

>And if their grades in both were above a certain mark, one
> could claim summa cum laude for both. Seems very simple to me. Too
> funny!

That is also untrue.

>
> You guys have to stop obsessing about all this. Really. Your
> families, jobs, etc are worthy of a lot more attention than all this.
> Or maybe for some of you they are not. The truth will come out when I
> decide to let it out. As no one here will willing to back up their
> bets, this remains a low priority in my life. Amazing how high a
> priority it seems for some of you.

Even now, you are unwilling to clearly state what it is that you have
achieved and without that there is no sensible person in the world who would
bet with you. Your answers above seem to indicate that you possess a single
bachelors degree with a double major but you have not explicitly said that.
Question: is that the case, that you have a bachelors degree with a double
major?

Your answer also seems to indicate that you are basing your claim about
summa cum laude status on your GPA, not on being awarded SCL. Question: is
that the case, that you were not formally given the summa cum laude
designation by your university?

Oh, and one other that I negelected to ask earlier, you mentioned that the
university was accredited. Is the accrediting agency one that is recognized
by the US Dept of Education?

As I said eariler, the situation is nebulous. You scream that people will
not back up their bets yet you will not even say what it is that you are
claiming. You have left the matter muddled and expect others to put up big
bucks and then tell them after the fact what you have achieved.

They are simple questions, Eric. Kindly answer them.

Date: 15 Sep 2006 06:27:39
From: Bobby Knight
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

On 15 Sep 2006 03:01:28 -0700, "The Hammer" <buggertt@yahoo.com >
wrote:

>If someone has a dual major,that is considered two degrees. So, as an
>example, if someone had a BS with double major in Biology and Genetics,
>that is considered two degrees and that person would be well in their
>rights to say they have two discreet degrees, one in Bio, one in
>Genetics. And if their grades in both were above a certain mark, one
>could claim summa cum laude for both. Seems very simple to me. Too
>funny!

Wrong, on both counts.

Exactly as I thought. It seems simple to you, because you're simple.
You're so well educated that you don't even know what your education
is. A double major is not considered two degrees, at least by a real
college or university. In fact, you can probably go to your school's
web site and find that information. A double degree requires more
units than a double major. There are steadfast rules that
differentiate them, and you don't get two separate diplomas for a
double major. Hence, one degree.

That's why it is important to declare where you attended. A simple
check with the registrar there would corroborate this, and anyone can
request that information because it certainly isn't personal.

Plus, only the institution can grant honors. Just because one claims
to be in a certain percentile doesn't give him those honors....if he
can even prove to be in that percentile.

Big old cat just won five large, you imbecile.
___,
\o

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Date: 15 Sep 2006 19:12:08
From: Birdie Bill
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Bobby Knight wrote:
>
> They're both charlatans. What else would you expect?. The one that
> surprises me is Frostback. He has a dorate and is well-respected
> in his field.

He is out standing in his field.

Date: 18 Sep 2006 10:10:04
From:
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

In article <1158372728.887430.194480@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com >,
"Birdie Bill" <bighorn_bill@hotmail.com > wrote:

> Bobby Knight wrote:
> >
> > They're both charlatans. What else would you expect?. The one that
> > surprises me is Frostback. He has a dorate and is well-respected
> > in his field.
>
> He is out standing in his field.
>

Based on what criteria?

B. Martin

Date: 18 Sep 2006 18:29:29
From: Peter Strauss
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

On Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:10:04 -0600, marti285@umn.edu wrote:

> In article <1158372728.887430.194480@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
> "Birdie Bill" <bighorn_bill@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Bobby Knight wrote:
> > >
> > > They're both charlatans. What else would you expect?. The one that
> > > surprises me is Frostback. He has a dorate and is well-respected
> > > in his field.
> >
> > He is out standing in his field.
> >
>
> Based on what criteria?
>
Zoooooom!

Date: 15 Sep 2006 18:57:38
From: Gordo
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Bobby Knight wrote:
> On 15 Sep 2006 14:29:23 -0700, "Gordo" <golfzlf@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> <clip>

> If you really think that Ben is the only one sane person here, you're
> right. You should stop drinking. :-)

It's water (and no Jack) for me from now on!!

Date: 15 Sep 2006 17:07:01
From: The Hammer
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

"R&B" wrote:
> "The poster formerly known as Colleyville Alan" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in
> message news:lmpOg.819$LH2.536@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> > If Eric and the assembled multitudes are going to finally provide a
> > resolution to this drama, it will be interesting to see what, if anything,
> > is agreed upon once the dust settles. That is because not much seems to
> > be agreed upon right now, even by Eric in regards to his own education.
> >
> > His original post that Bobby referenced stated that he had 3 degrees, all
> > summa cum laude. Then he said at least one was summa cum laude. Now he
> > says he had 3 majors. MAJORS, not 3 degrees. A single degree with a
> > double major is not the same as 2 separate degrees.
> >
> > So I remain unsure at this moment as to the content of Eric's. Does he
> > have
> >
> > A bachelors degree granted with honors and induction into SCL?
> > A second, separate, bachelors degree granted with honors and induction
> > into SCL?
> > An associates degree granted with honors and induction into SCL?
> >
> > or
> >
> > A single bachelors degree with two majors granted with honors and
> > induction into SCL?
> > An associates degree granted with honors and induction into SCL?
> >
> > or something else?
> >
> > It would seem quite difficult to me to be able to have a bet when the
> > subject of the bet has not been determined. So, Eric, would you like to
> > state this with great clarity or will it continue to be a nebulous
> > situation?
>
>
> Why, in the name of Old Tom Morris, does anyone consider this worthy of
> further discussion and attention?
>
> Who cares what degrees Eric has? Or that he has any? Or that he has a
> dozen degrees or majors or whatever?

It seems your crony's do. How many posts has it been. I really don't
know and don't care , but for something so insignificant in your eyes,
it sure seems significant not only on RSG, but also on the crony
hotline.

>

> Of all the threads I've seen in RSG in the last decade, these having to do
> with Eric Strulowitz's educational pedigree are easily the most pointless.
>
> Well, except for those threads started recently by Eric (and others he's
> started in the past) that concern the anal cavity and its ancillary
> behaviors, for which he seems to have a peculiar obsession. I think those
> threads give us ample insight into Mr. Strulowitz's so-called "educational
> pedigree."
>

I am proud to have a lot of expertise and interest regarding the anal
cavity. From a pure physiological and clinical standpoint only, it is
an amazing apparatus, wouldn't you agree?. We don't think about it
much when all goes well, but when the anal cavity ia broke, you in some
deep doo doo, literally and figuratively. If there was a BS in
rectal science, I probably would have taken that also. That would have
been my fourth degree and I guarantee my Degree in Rectal Science would
have been summa cum laude.

God bless you pal

the Hammer

Date: 15 Sep 2006 22:43:38
From: \R&B\
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

"The Hammer" <buggertt@yahoo.com > wrote
>>
>> Why, in the name of Old Tom Morris, does anyone consider this worthy of
>> further discussion and attention?
>>
>> Who cares what degrees Eric has? Or that he has any? Or that he has a
>> dozen degrees or majors or whatever?
>
>
> It seems your crony's do.

Obviously, those degrees you claim to have do not include one in English (or
spelling).

The plural of crony is cronies, not crony's, you imbecile.

And for the record, the people to whom you refer as my "crony's" do not
speak for me, and nor do I speak for them. So any attempts at luring me
into explaining their behavior or the rationale for it will fall on deaf
ears.

They're free to say what they want, just as I am (and for that matter, just
as you are). You see, you've never quite gotten it straight. The so-called
"crony's" are not nearly as like-minded as you make us out to be. We're not
all butt-monkeys like you and your lapdog, Dene.

> I am proud to have a lot of expertise and interest regarding the anal
> cavity. From a pure physiological and clinical standpoint only, it is
> an amazing apparatus, wouldn't you agree? We don't think about it
> much when all goes well, but when the anal cavity ia broke, you in some
> deep doo doo, literally and figuratively. If there was a BS in
> rectal science, I probably would have taken that also.

I'm afraid I don't know if there's such a thing as a BS in rectal science.
But I'm pretty sure that if there were a degree in BS, your wall would be
covered in diplomas.

> That would have been my fourth degree and I guarantee
> my Degree in Rectal Science would have been summa cum laude.

I really don't care who the someone is that's cumming loudly in your ass,
Eric, but thanks for sharing that charming side of yourself with us. Just
the thought of such a thing gives me the heebie jeebies. I'm guessing you
have a degree in those, too...yes?

Randy

Date: 15 Sep 2006 22:34:10
From: \R&B\
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

"The Hammer" <buggertt@yahoo.com > wrote
>
> I am proud to have a lot of expertise and interest regarding the anal
> cavity.

You should know quite a lot about the anal cavity, considering that you
spend most of your waking hours with your head stuck firmly inside your own.
Searching for gold, no doubt.

Randy

Date: 15 Sep 2006 16:58:20
From: The Hammer
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

dugjustdug wrote:
> The Hammer wrote:
> <snip>
> > The Hammer
>
> So how was your golf game?

Wasn't bad. Course was fairly empty. Played 36 and had a ball. AM
round with a friend, PM round with wife. Great steak dinner
afterwards. Gonna play next two days in early AM. Then taking a few
days off to go camping in the North Georgia mountains. For "Trailer
Trash" as diaper boy characterizes me, life pretty dang good. My
biggest worry these days is whether I should tee off on the first hole
at my club with a driver or 3 wood. And then should I eat Mexican or
Steak afterwards.

This is the nicest time of year here in the deep south. Will probably
play 3-4 times a week until the holidays. I will take time from this
terrible tortured existence to check in here from time to time. Always
worth a chuckle or two.

God bless

The Hammer

Date: 15 Sep 2006 16:56:18
From: Big_Fan
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

The Hammer wrote:
> Kenny Stultz wrote:
> > In article <1158314488.269335.97590@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com>,
> > buggertt@yahoo.com says...
> > >
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >If someone has a dual major,that is considered two degrees.
> > >
> > >The Hammer
> > >
> >
> > I call bullshit.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Kenny Stultz - Troll and SPAM intolerant
> > "Golf is the only sport where a precise knowledge of the Rules can
> > earn one a reputation for bad sportsmanship"
>
> Bullshit on you crony suck up.
>
> I met the credit hours for two discrete degree programs. This involved
> taking many more credit hours than would be required for one degree.
>
> Let us take the example of someone with double major in Biology and
> Genetics. This person took all the degree requirements to meet both
> majors. This person could make the following assertions and any one
> of them would be true.
>
> 1. I have a BS in Biology
> 2. I have a BS in Genetics
> 3. I have BS degrees in Biology and Genetics
>
> So, I still will win this argument when it all comes out in the wash.
> Cronies, spin as you may. Have at it. Entertain me some more with
> this obsession and take all night to obsess about this here and on
> your crony list.
>
> I will release the appropriate credentials on my time schedule. And
> embarass all of you. Until that time comes, please continue to spend
> tons of posts on this and discuss it all day and night on your crony
> list, as if I didn't know exactly what you folks were talking about.
>
> The Hammer

I had something similar happen while I was an undergrad. It wasn't my
major, but I was within 3 credits of having all of the classes I needed
for a math degree. I asked my counselor about it and not only would
they not give me another degree, they wouldn't even give me a minor.
Essentially they would not recognize it officially in any way. I saved
my 1k+ and didn't take the class.

Date: 16 Sep 2006 02:06:40
From: Chris Bellomy
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Big_Fan <bigpufan@aol.com > wrote:

: I had something similar happen while I was an undergrad. It wasn't my
: major, but I was within 3 credits of having all of the classes I needed
: for a math degree. I asked my counselor about it and not only would
: they not give me another degree, they wouldn't even give me a minor.
: Essentially they would not recognize it officially in any way. I saved
: my 1k+ and didn't take the class.

Yeah, but you attended college on Earth.

--
Chris Bellomy
C-List Charter Member
http://clist.org/

Date: 15 Sep 2006 16:49:25
From: dugjustdug
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

The Hammer wrote:
<snip >
> The Hammer

So how was your golf game?

Date: 15 Sep 2006 16:46:27
From: The Hammer
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Kenny Stultz wrote:
> In article <1158314488.269335.97590@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com>,
> buggertt@yahoo.com says...
> >
>
> >
> >
> >
> >If someone has a dual major,that is considered two degrees.
> >
> >The Hammer
> >
>
> I call bullshit.
>
>
> --
> Kenny Stultz - Troll and SPAM intolerant
> "Golf is the only sport where a precise knowledge of the Rules can
> earn one a reputation for bad sportsmanship"

Bullshit on you crony suck up.

I met the credit hours for two discrete degree programs. This involved
taking many more credit hours than would be required for one degree.

Let us take the example of someone with double major in Biology and
Genetics. This person took all the degree requirements to meet both
majors. This person could make the following assertions and any one
of them would be true.

1. I have a BS in Biology
2. I have a BS in Genetics
3. I have BS degrees in Biology and Genetics

So, I still will win this argument when it all comes out in the wash.
Cronies, spin as you may. Have at it. Entertain me some more with
this obsession and take all night to obsess about this here and on
your crony list.

I will release the appropriate credentials on my time schedule. And
embarass all of you. Until that time comes, please continue to spend
tons of posts on this and discuss it all day and night on your crony
list, as if I didn't know exactly what you folks were talking about.

The Hammer

Date: 18 Sep 2006 01:45:21
From: The poster formerly known as Colleyville Alan
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

> Bullshit on you crony suck up.
>
> I met the credit hours for two discrete degree programs. This involved
> taking many more credit hours than would be required for one degree.

So, you want to have a bet for big bucks, yet you still will not say what
the bet is about. You want to leave everything as nebulous as possible and
then claim that people who won't bet you are cowards. You will not even
make clear what your claims are - do you have 0 degrees, 1 degree, 2
degrees, 3 degrees, honors bestwoed or assumed by you? You will not say and
yet you have the audacity to claim that people who will not take up such a
bet are cowards or are "backing down".

How about I bet you $5k that the next Tampa Bay Buccaneers game will have an
outcome that I like? Of course I will not tell you until after the game
whether I wanted the Bucs to win or to lose. WIll you take that bet or any
other like it? If no, does that make you a coward?

Date: 15 Sep 2006 14:29:23
From: Gordo
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Date: 15 Sep 2006 16:34:22
From: Bobby Knight
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

On 15 Sep 2006 14:29:23 -0700, "Gordo" <golfzlf@gmail.com > wrote:

<clip >
>And yet another OT thread started to try to put everyone in their
>place. It's beginning to look to me like Ben is the only sane one
>here. Time to stop drinking.

If you really think that Ben is the only one sane person here, you're
right. You should stop drinking. :-)

Date: 15 Sep 2006 14:03:10
From: EdSmithers
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Bobby Knight wrote:

> Since your last sentence is a statement and doesn't require a question
> mark.....you win. :-)

"Kindly answer them" is not a question (or an interrogative, if you
prefer.)

I believe it'd be termed a command.

Ed

Date: 15 Sep 2006 16:58:09
From: \R&B\
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

"The poster formerly known as Colleyville Alan" <nospam@nospam.net > wrote in
message news:lmpOg.819$LH2.536@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> If Eric and the assembled multitudes are going to finally provide a
> resolution to this drama, it will be interesting to see what, if anything,
> is agreed upon once the dust settles. That is because not much seems to
> be agreed upon right now, even by Eric in regards to his own education.
>
> His original post that Bobby referenced stated that he had 3 degrees, all
> summa cum laude. Then he said at least one was summa cum laude. Now he
> says he had 3 majors. MAJORS, not 3 degrees. A single degree with a
> double major is not the same as 2 separate degrees.
>
> So I remain unsure at this moment as to the content of Eric's. Does he
> have
>
> A bachelors degree granted with honors and induction into SCL?
> A second, separate, bachelors degree granted with honors and induction
> into SCL?
> An associates degree granted with honors and induction into SCL?
>
> or
>
> A single bachelors degree with two majors granted with honors and
> induction into SCL?
> An associates degree granted with honors and induction into SCL?
>
> or something else?
>
> It would seem quite difficult to me to be able to have a bet when the
> subject of the bet has not been determined. So, Eric, would you like to
> state this with great clarity or will it continue to be a nebulous
> situation?

Why, in the name of Old Tom Morris, does anyone consider this worthy of
further discussion and attention?

Who cares what degrees Eric has? Or that he has any? Or that he has a
dozen degrees or majors or whatever?

Of all the threads I've seen in RSG in the last decade, these having to do
with Eric Strulowitz's educational pedigree are easily the most pointless.

Well, except for those threads started recently by Eric (and others he's
started in the past) that concern the anal cavity and its ancillary
behaviors, for which he seems to have a peculiar obsession. I think those
threads give us ample insight into Mr. Strulowitz's so-called "educational
pedigree."

Randy

Date: 15 Sep 2006 16:32:00
From: Bobby Knight
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:58:09 -0400, "\"R&B\""
<noneofyourbusiness@all.com > wrote:

>"The poster formerly known as Colleyville Alan" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in
>message news:lmpOg.819$LH2.536@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> If Eric and the assembled multitudes are going to finally provide a
>> resolution to this drama, it will be interesting to see what, if anything,
>> is agreed upon once the dust settles. That is because not much seems to
>> be agreed upon right now, even by Eric in regards to his own education.
<clip >

>Of all the threads I've seen in RSG in the last decade, these having to do
>with Eric Strulowitz's educational pedigree are easily the most pointless.
>
>Well, except for those threads started recently by Eric (and others he's
>started in the past) that concern the anal cavity and its ancillary
>behaviors, for which he seems to have a peculiar obsession. I think those
>threads give us ample insight into Mr. Strulowitz's so-called "educational
>pedigree."
>
>Randy
>

Surely Outlook Express has an option to kill threads you don't want to
read Randy. His anus is actually the subject of this thread too. It's
showing.
--
___,
\o

Date: 16 Sep 2006 09:47:54
From: Ben.
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Gordo wrote:

> And yet another OT thread started to try to put everyone in their
> place. It's beginning to look to me like Ben is the only sane one
> here. Time to stop drinking.

I _am_ the only sane one here, and whatever you do, do not stop
drinking.

Date: 16 Sep 2006 16:23:05
From: long&left
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Ben. wrote:
> Gordo wrote:
>
>> And yet another OT thread started to try to put everyone in their
>> place. It's beginning to look to me like Ben is the only sane one
>> here. Time to stop drinking.
>
> I _am_ the only sane one here, and whatever you do, do not stop
> drinking.
>

I'm beginning to think that you're right...which in itself is enough to
make me start drinking again

Date: 16 Sep 2006 12:49:16
From: annika1980
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

The Hammer wrote:
> This is the nicest time of year here in the deep south. Will probably
> play 3-4 times a week until the holidays.

Just wait a month. It's almost time for Fall Foilage!

Date: 18 Sep 2006 14:30:46
From: MnMikew
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

"annika1980" <annika1980@aol.com > wrote in message
news:1158436156.164796.150840@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>
> The Hammer wrote:
>> This is the nicest time of year here in the deep south. Will probably
>> play 3-4 times a week until the holidays.
>
> Just wait a month. It's almost time for Fall Foilage!
>
Just starting up here. Next week should be almost prime time in da north
woods.

Date: 18 Sep 2006 18:55:12
From: Birdie Bill
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

marti285@umn.edu wrote:
> In article <1158372728.887430.194480@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
> "Birdie Bill" <bighorn_bill@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Bobby Knight wrote:
> > >
> > > They're both charlatans. What else would you expect?. The one that
> > > surprises me is Frostback. He has a dorate and is well-respected
> > > in his field.
> >
> > He is out standing in his field.
> >
>
> Based on what criteria?
>
> B. Martin

The professor plays a lot of golf, and therefore spends a lot of
time out standing in fields. :-)

Date: 18 Sep 2006 14:36:45
From: Big_Fan
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

sjh wrote:
> Peter Strauss wrote:
> > On Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:10:04 -0600, marti285@umn.edu wrote:
> >
> > > In article <1158372728.887430.194480@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
> > > "Birdie Bill" <bighorn_bill@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Bobby Knight wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > They're both charlatans. What else would you expect?. The one that
> > > > > surprises me is Frostback. He has a dorate and is well-respected
> > > > > in his field.
> > > >
> > > > He is out standing in his field.
> > > >
> > >
> > > Based on what criteria?
> > >
> > Zoooooom!
>
> He wasn't just standing out there, I saw the crop circles.

I was looing for some response like that. I was just going to ask why
he was standing out there?

Date: 18 Sep 2006 11:36:35
From: sjh
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Peter Strauss wrote:
> On Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:10:04 -0600, marti285@umn.edu wrote:
>
> > In article <1158372728.887430.194480@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
> > "Birdie Bill" <bighorn_bill@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Bobby Knight wrote:
> > > >
> > > > They're both charlatans. What else would you expect?. The one that
> > > > surprises me is Frostback. He has a dorate and is well-respected
> > > > in his field.
> > >
> > > He is out standing in his field.
> > >
> >
> > Based on what criteria?
> >
> Zoooooom!

He wasn't just standing out there, I saw the crop circles.

Date: 25 Sep 2006 21:46:52
From:
Subject: Re: The Big Bet

Bobby Knight wrote:
> On 15 Sep 2006 03:01:28 -0700, "The Hammer" <buggertt@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> >If someone has a dual major,that is considered two degrees. So, as an
> >example, if someone had a BS with double major in Biology and Genetics,
> >that is considered two degrees and that person would be well in their
> >rights to say they have two discreet degrees, one in Bio, one in
> >Genetics. And if their grades in both were above a certain mark, one
> >could claim summa cum laude for both. Seems very simple to me. Too
> >funny!
>
>
> Wrong, on both counts.
>
> Exactly as I thought. It seems simple to you, because you're simple.
>

At a boy bobby you tell him.....