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Red Neck, White Socks & Blue Ribbon Beer

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Originally posted by: Cyclops
"What do you think about catfish?"
If you are referring to pecuniary considerations, the catfish industry contributes significantly to Mississippi's economy. It is sold throughout the nation. Delta Pride and others are well known in the food industry. If you are refering to gastronomical considerations, catfish is best if eaten in a mom 'n pop restarant, on Friday nights, and surrounded by others wearing bibbed caps. The best I have found around Hattiesburg is Quevas' Catfish House between Purvis and Lumberton.

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Invictus

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foot soldier,
I believe it is true that, as you suggest, Mississippi  has the highest rate of charity giving in the nation. When those data first appeared I discussed them with a sociologist who pointed out that the "givers" were largely the church members. Contrary to the views of those who use the term negatively, the "Bible Belt" has many virtues. Charity giving is one of them."


<OBLIGATORY DYLANISM>
"We've reached the edge of the road, baby, where the pasture begins
Where charity is supposed to cover up a multitude of sins."

"Something's Burning, Baby"


Copyright © 1985 Special Rider Music


</OBLIGATORY DYLANISM>

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Cyclops

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Originally posted by: Red Neck, White Socks & Blue Ribbon Beer
"If you are referring to pecuniary considerations, the catfish industry contributes significantly to Mississippi's economy. It is sold throughout the nation. Delta Pride and others are well known in the food industry. If you are refering to gastronomical considerations, catfish is best if eaten in a mom 'n pop restarant, on Friday nights, and surrounded by others wearing bibbed caps. The best I have found around Hattiesburg is Quevas' Catfish House between Purvis and Lumberton. "
Although I am fascinated by all things pecuniary and give the catfish industry its due, I was indeed referring to pleasures of the palate.  My preferred recipe is catfish almondine in a light cream sauce over rice accompanied by asparagus.  I think I have a friend who frequents the restaurant you mentioned - our preferences are not mutually exclusive.  Thanks for bothering to answer my question.

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Blue Collar

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Originally posted by: Invictus
" <OBLIGATORY DYLANISM> "We've reached the edge of the road, baby, where the pasture begins Where charity is supposed to cover up a multitude of sins." "Something's Burning, Baby" Copyright © 1985 Special Rider Music </OBLIGATORY DYLANISM>"

 


"We've reached edge of the road, baby, where the pasture begins. Where a $400.00 annual raise is supposed to cover up a muiltitude of sins."


 



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LVN

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If you are refering to gastronomical considerations, catfish is best if eaten in a mom 'n pop restarant, on Friday nights, and surrounded by others wearing bibbed caps. The best I have found around Hattiesburg is Quevas' Catfish House between Purvis and Lumberton. "


Don't forget LT's Fish House IN Purvis, on the corner of Hwy 589 and Main. Listen, I know that catfish almondine with asparagus is great, but really people, we're talking about CATFISH. In MISSISSIPPI. On FRIDAY. Has to have hush puppies, slaw, french fries, and tea. Do the almondine/asparagus thing with trout, and don't let your neighbors find out.


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Red Neck, White Socks, & Blue Ribbon Beer

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Originally posted by: Cyclops
"Although I am fascinated by all things pecuniary and give the catfish industry its due, I was indeed referring to pleasures of the palate.  My preferred recipe is catfish almondine in a light cream sauce over rice accompanied by asparagus.  I think I have a friend who frequents the restaurant you mentioned - our preferences are not mutually exclusive.  Thanks for bothering to answer my question."
Cyclops, if catfish almondine is your thing, ask for it at Arnauds in New Orleans. The garcon will probably bring you trout almondine and then talk about you with the chef back  in the kitchen.

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Redneck, White Shoes, & Blue Ribbon Beer

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 "I know that catfish almondine with asparagus is great, but really people, we're talking about CATFISH. In MISSISSIPPI. On FRIDAY. Has to have hush puppies, slaw, french fries, and tea. Do the almondine/asparagus thing with trout, and don't let your neighbors find out."
You got that right, LVN. If you ordered catfish almondine in a real Mississippi catfish cafe they'd know you were just passing through. They' just wave bye bye as you headed up 59 North, or 49 North, for that long trip home.

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Cyclops

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"Cyclops, if catfish almondine is your thing, ask for it at Arnauds in New Orleans. The garcon will probably bring you trout almondine and then talk about you with the chef back  in the kitchen."
If I wanted trout, I would order it.  I was charmed by a novel way of serving catfish.  Next, you and LVN are going to tell me that you don't scoop your watermelon with a melon baller and serve it with sorbet.  

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That one sent LVN right back to the sofa! (Actually, we do that, but only for wedding showers and golden anniversaries.) You eat watermelon outside on the picnic table on some newspaper, and you leave the rinds and seeds for the squirrels.

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Dr. Mader Math Revisited

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"What we need is an analysis by someone who really understands this sort of thinking...Where are you Dr. Mader Math Revisited?  We need your help with these statistics. "




After carefully analyzing the numbers, the rankings, the methodology and all of the thoughtful commentary since Friday when the rankings came out, I have formed an opinion.  As much as my PhD in economic development numerology has been quite a boon to my ever-expanding job juggles, it was a course in logic that prepared me to help you with what could have been a PR nightmare for USM (referring of course to the drop from 3rd tier to 4th tier in the USNWR rankings). 


The answer has been right in front of our eyes and, although pointed out by some astute posters, we just didn't see it.


The current top tier consists of 120 ranked spaces with over 150 schools.  It is a combination of tier one and tier two, although collectively referred to as top tier.  If there were truly two tiers, in the top tier, then the cut-off would likely be at #60.  Posters have repeatedly referred to Alabama at #82 as tier one, indicating that readers of the rankings don't distinguish between two tiers in the top tier.  Ergo, there are really only three tiers after all.  USM remains in the third tier and someone ought to write a letter to the editor indicating that it is all a simple misunderstanding caused by the failure of USNWR to properly label its categories.



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Redneck, White Shoes, & Blue Ribbon Beer

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Originally posted by: Cyclops
" Next, you and LVN are going to tell me that you don't scoop your watermelon with a melon baller and serve it with sorbet.   "

 


Cyclops, the fine out-of-state prep school my son attended served watermelon in that manner. Those kids had a hard time could handle the watermelon quite well, but you should have seen the melting sorbet dripping on the starched shirts and ties they were required to wear at mealtime. As for myself, my preferred way of eating watermelon is the good old Mississipi way: lift it from the farmer's field, take it to the creek to get it cold, throw it against a tree to bust it open, and dig in.



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Redneck, White Socks & Blue Ribbon Beer

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Originally posted by: Redneck, White Shoes, & Blue Ribbon Beer
"   Cyclops, my preferred way of eating watermelon is the good old Mississipi way: lift it from the farmer's field, take it to the creek to get it cold, throw it against a tree to bust it open, and dig in."
Cyclops, I forgot to mention the most important thing about the Mississippi watermelon ritual: when the feast is over give the watermellon rind to the pigs.

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