Recent content by pats79

I'm all for giving people a second chance, but Vick just makes my skin crawl. The only "award" Vick should receive is a one way trip to the execution chamber. Besides being completely responsible for his misfortunes, he still is (has the opportunity to be) better off than the vast majority of...

Almost there!!! Just bumpin' this for the final time. I'm pretty much already where I need to be, so this is just a formality. Thanks to everybody who has helped me out. I greatly appreciate it. I wish you all a merry x-mas and I hope you and your loved ones have a happy and healthy new...

The dreaded thesis defense is something I'm not really looking forward. However, with a few shots of some hard alcohol before it commences, I think I should be OK. If I drink too much though, who knows what I'll do. If I do something that warrants being arrested, I'll be sure to contact you...

Thanks for the kind words. I hope my thesis coach feels the same way about it. Anytime you'd like to further discuss anything related to my research, just let me know as I'm always interested in exchanging ideas with other like-minded people. I'm also considering undertaking a doctoral program...

Just bumpin' this to make it visible. I'll bump it one more time next Sunday, then I'll be done with this phase of my thesis. Thanks to everybody who has helped me out so far.

:grovel::clap: Can I get back to you when I have a clue about what it is that I'm actually trying to accomplish with this. I'm having a brain fart. I think I should put the beers away - at least for tonight anyways. :Party: Thank you. There is no messing up. All responses put me one...

No data is being thrown away. I don't care if you're a Jets fan. Data is a hot commodity for me. It's the only thing keeping from finishing my studies. :toast: Ah shucks, I need to make a new survey now. :) Thanks for the help.

I know surveys can be a pain in the butt, so I tried to keep it short and simple. Thanks for helping me out. I may actually enjoy X-mas this year. Thanks. Appreciate it. LOL I don't even have a toaster myself (or an oven). Heck, I feel like I'm living in the Stone Age. But if I come...

Thanks. I forgot to clarify that. And thanks for allowing me to do this. I appreciate it.

Hello PatriotsPlanet, As you may recall from my introductory post a while back, I’m a graduate student in the Netherlands (via MA) who is writing his thesis on virtual communities. My thesis specifically focuses on the effects of social presence (i.e. the ability to project one’s self in...

It may be a good idea to buy a new TV (as 3PS implied) for 2 reasons: 1) You can buy a new TV for relatively short money. 2) It is my experience that when things start to break it sets off a domino effect, meaning that you will continue to funnel money into a product that may not be worth it.

This is truly an inspirational story. It gives you hope for the future. Your daughter is on her way to greatness. I only hope parenting skills such as yours are more widespread than I actually think is the case. Congrats on the job well-done!

Cool video. It would've been much cooler if someone came up from behind the shooter and gave him a taste of his own medicine, however. Anyhow, one less POS we have to worry about. Only a few billion more to go.

Marbury should be given a one-way ticket to outer space, because, in his convoluted mind, he is already there. God, do I hate this irritating a-hole.

Bigger rip-off than Blair Witch I watched this movie last night, and when it was over I was left scratching my head. If I had paid to see it, I would have definitely requested a refund. IMO, this could be quite honestly one of the worst movies of all time. The movie is about an hour and half...