Over in the Owner-Builder side of the forum, there is a discussion going on about nails versus screws in rim joist to mudsill connection. If you're interested look in the topic "30 x 57 in Arkansas" and weigh in with your opinion (in that forum so we can keep all the comments in one place).
P.S. Glenn or John, if this double posting is unacceptable, I have no problem with your deleting it.
thanks
Tony Gunn
EDIT:
Link to what Tony is talking about (http://countryplans.com/smf/index.php?topic=3711.msg42485#msg42485) Please post comments on his question over there. MD