That isn't too old a movie is it? I think I may even have it, just haven't watched it. Knights Templar were mercenaries among other things. The most prominent thing their order was known for was money lending and credit vouchers. A traveler could deposit money in one temple and get a voucher which could be redeemed for money at the other end of the journey. They also were granted an exemption from the church to charge interest on loans provided. They were the first allowed to do so. No one quite agrees why they were allowed so much privilege by the church, but they became quite powerful. Enough jealousy at their power was created they were actually declared heretics and arrested. Funny, the gold they were reputed to have in their coffers was never found.

Too bad I can't write my paper about them. Like I said, a narrow minded instructor who provides two questions and will only let us write about his narrow choice of interest. And he is big on trying to bust people for the slightest hint of plagarism, so you have to cite everything, even if you reword it. It's history for crying out loud, there's nothing new someone hasn't already said. Geez. Still avoiding. Better get on it.

 

What kind of degree are you going for? Or is this learning just for the sake of knowing new things? It's lots of fun to go to school but as I get older I find my tolerance level for instructors of the type you describe is getting much lower. Books seem to be the best for me anymore.

By the way, I've been meaning to mention I like your Dr. Seuss quote in your Sig line.

 

Sounds good. Spillman, Kamenga or the pit?

 

I'm a computer geek. I have been tinkering with computers for many years, but I have just above mid-level skills and need to know more to support myself if I go independent/self employed.
My job entails maintenance of high capacity data circuits for the phone company, but it's a union job with a large corporation and this day and age, those are sadly insecure. One of the current benefits I have is full paid tuition, so I decided to get in gear last year and went back to work towards my degree and some certifications so I have something to fall back on if/when my job goes away. It almost got sent to California last June, so it's looking like it was a good decision. My schedule changed, so I took a couple online classes this quarter just to keep my momentum going.
For a history 100 class, this guy is outta his mind on his expectations and he doesn't really teach much. I maintained a 4.0 all last year, I think this guy is going to blow that. My overall GPA is above 3.5 so I guess I will just have to bite it and accept a C. Next quarter, I should be back on track with the actual classes I want and enjoy. Onward and upward.

 

The Pit is probably the easiest to find for those who haven't been there before and you can ride around there till everybody shows up. That would be my vote.

 

Evans Creek Tomarrow [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] PowerRam just called and he can't go until sunday so if you show up tomarrow be ready to haul some **** [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] It is my B-Day and I am going to tear some chit up [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]

 

Like I said Hap time and place [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

This Sunday is my Turkey Day, I am free all next weekend [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

Sounds good to me, what day and how do I get there from HWY 16

 

G/N Again PSAR 47 hours now