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Forum: Football 09-09-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,214
Posted By minn_stat
Awesome. Thank you.

Awesome. Thank you.
Forum: Religion 12-15-2008, 10:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,026
Posted By minn_stat
As a Melchizedek priesthood holder, the stake...

As a Melchizedek priesthood holder, the stake president is your priesthood authority, and therefore is the one who is authorized to make the call as to whether or not a disciplinary council needs to...
Forum: Chit Chat 11-26-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,141
Posted By minn_stat
It is apparent that the two of you (Archaea and...

It is apparent that the two of you (Archaea and Mike) have deep seated prejudices against home schooling that appear to be rooted in experience coupled with a good dose of logical thinking.

I have...
Forum: Chit Chat 11-26-2008, 04:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,141
Posted By minn_stat
I disagree strongly on this point. Children are...

I disagree strongly on this point. Children are being prescribed mind-altering drugs in rapidly increasing numbers, and are being diagnosed more often with emotional and mental health issues that...
Forum: Chit Chat 11-26-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,141
Posted By minn_stat
My anecdotal evidence is different than yours. ...

My anecdotal evidence is different than yours. The first homeschoolers I knew followed the typical stereotype quite closely - very strange and backwards family in many respects, the children were...
Forum: Chit Chat 11-26-2008, 04:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,141
Posted By minn_stat
My point is that the article I put forth was far...

My point is that the article I put forth was far better than anything you offered up. At least someone who appears to be somewhat of an expert in the area put forth considerable effort, data, and...
Forum: Chit Chat 11-26-2008, 04:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,141
Posted By minn_stat
The sociability standard is most often brought up...

The sociability standard is most often brought up by those who oppose home schooling. As if that is something important to a child's development that only schools can offer.

But I see your point....
Forum: Chit Chat 11-26-2008, 04:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,141
Posted By minn_stat
link? Oh wait, you just have anecdotal...

link?

Oh wait, you just have anecdotal evidence.
Forum: Chit Chat 11-26-2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,141
Posted By minn_stat
I would generally agree with this post. My wife...

I would generally agree with this post. My wife and I were interested in the concept of homeschooling from very early in our marriage, and have looked at it quite closely. We have observed and...
Forum: Chit Chat 11-26-2008, 02:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,141
Posted By minn_stat
This article refutes the idea that home schooling...

This article refutes the idea that home schooling leads to postponed social development.

http://www.ericdigests.org/1995-1/home.htm

One of the key quotes:
"This echoes the findings of Taylor...
Forum: Chit Chat 11-25-2008, 11:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,141
Posted By minn_stat
In contrast, consider a family I know very well...

In contrast, consider a family I know very well that has been home schooling for quite a few years. I would love for my children to look up to this family as role models, to seek to be like them.
...
Forum: Chit Chat 11-25-2008, 10:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,141
Posted By minn_stat
And this boy is a product of public schools. ...

And this boy is a product of public schools.

http://cougarguard.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24802

What is going on in that public school?
Forum: Football 11-23-2008, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 592
Posted By minn_stat
BYU's new ranking

How far do you expect BYU to drop?

I'm thinking we won't drop very far. We lost a road game to a top 10 team.

However, what really helps us is that everyone else behind us lost, too:

#17...
Forum: Football 11-16-2008, 11:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 502
Posted By minn_stat
Go ACC!!

17th ranked North Carolina loses to Maryland. The other ranked ACC team, Florida State, loses at home to Boston College. But don't worry, the pollsters will likely vault either Miami (FL) or...
Forum: Football 11-16-2008, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 628
Posted By minn_stat
I like being able to beat the hell out of another man

On the Mtn's pregame show prior to the CSU-UNM game, the main guy (I forget his name at the moment) asked Beau Morgan and Jay Leuwenberg what they missed most about their college football days. ...
Forum: Chit Chat 11-07-2008, 08:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,949
Posted By minn_stat
I let my kids quit, whenever they want. My ten...

I let my kids quit, whenever they want. My ten year odl wants to all the time. "That's fine", I say, "but you need to go to practice/lessons today so you can tell your coach/teacher that you are...
Forum: Football 11-07-2008, 08:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,919
Posted By minn_stat
Scenario: 1) 9 total teams from the Big 12 and...

Scenario:
1) 9 total teams from the Big 12 and SEC in the top 14
2) Big Ten and PAC Ten champs in the top 14
3) 3 mid-majors in top 14

Then not only does it open the door for a second mid-major...
Forum: Chit Chat 11-06-2008, 05:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,644
Posted By minn_stat
When we were considering getting one, I did a...

When we were considering getting one, I did a fair bit of investigation on the injury rates for tramps. Unfortunately, I didn't keep the information, but the basic conclusion I came to was that they...
Forum: Chit Chat 11-06-2008, 05:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,644
Posted By minn_stat
We've had a tramp for three years, our kids love...

We've had a tramp for three years, our kids love it. It is the hangout place for many of the neighborhood kids.

A neighbor kid broke his arm on ours, but it was because he and his brother got in...
Forum: Politics 11-05-2008, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 651
Posted By minn_stat
Medicare is up there, too. Not as big as SS, but...

Medicare is up there, too. Not as big as SS, but it's much bigger than the bailout we just funded, and it will hit us first, in the next 1-3 years.
Forum: Politics 11-05-2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,020
Posted By minn_stat
Hey! We ain't no idiots, no ways, no hows!

Hey! We ain't no idiots, no ways, no hows!
Forum: Football 11-03-2008, 04:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By minn_stat
Yeah, I think you are right and did consider...

Yeah, I think you are right and did consider that, but I was trying to quickly come up with a simple example and didn't want to deal with all the little nuances. Like if Oregon State wins the...
Forum: Football 11-03-2008, 03:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By minn_stat
Two teams from "non-BCS" conferences make BCS?

Actually a real, if slim, possibility. Consider, based on current standings:

1-Alabama in as SEC champ
2-Texas Tech in as Big 12 champ
3-Penn State in as Big 10 champ
4-Texas in as at large #1...
Forum: Politics 11-03-2008, 03:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,523
Posted By minn_stat
Are you always this easy to please? Let me...

Are you always this easy to please?

Let me score more points, then. I did watch some of the video from your pastor on the election, and I wholeheartedly agree. I'm no fan of Obama, but last...
Forum: Politics 11-03-2008, 03:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,523
Posted By minn_stat
Yeah, the problem with democratic-based...

Yeah, the problem with democratic-based government is that we largely get the government we deserve.
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