Brad

My parents. My father died of a heart attack at 56 and for years I was convinced I wouldn't make it to 56. That was eight years ago

I thought this thread was about The Monkees. Guess not!

Almonds taste better and you can eat a lot quickly if you're not careful!

Yes but someone outside the US scheduled a conference call, which I forgot about

Mars Bar is on there as Milky Way. There is nothing like a Milky Way, particularly if you put in the freezer for a few minutes to make it harder but not that you need to go the dentist. Baby Ruth is also great.

In attempting to post images, I sometimes get the message that "the image is not allowed by this community." Is there a rule of thumb or just a rule as to what is permitted and what is not. Thanks.

A lovely story indeed. Belated birthday wishes to your wife Chuck.

Loved the HK series as a kid.

Anyone have any comments on the Wardell release.

The Knicks (yes, believe it or not, there is a basketball team by that name) have checked out for the season. They are 5-37 or something absurd. What's amazing to consider is that they started out 3-2. They have lost 35 out of 37. That's amazing; even a squirrel will find an acorn once in awhile

Disc Five of the Dial Set.

Just ordered the Hampton. I've always put off getting it but figured it's now or never.

Thanks for posting Larry. What wasn't clear to me (unless I missed it) is who now holds these newly discovered records. They should be put into a safe place to safeguard them against further deterioration.

Sounds like I need to get this!

Black coffee and a bagel. Looks like some of you eat healthy.

It's just terrible. I will reserve further comment as there is no political section any more.

Agreed. This is a nice album. The harmonica works well and helps to create a definite mood.

Here, why not take this test and post the results: http://www.free-test-online.com/middle/8th_grade_algebra1.htm Wow is all I can say Sorry, but I have no interest in taking an algebra test. Perhaps you can start a separate thread.

You just want to be argumentative and provoke a fight, don't you. At any rate, there are certain subjects that I'm better than I was then, such as English and writing. Would I say I'm better at all of them? No, some, but not all. Algebra certainly isn't one of them. While you're in those hip waders, watch out for your own.

I think that in most subjects teachers plant the seed and then it is up to as individuals to enlarge upon that over time.

Just because it's a specific subject you specialize in doesn't mean the test was "ridiculously easy", or that it somehow underscores some sad state of history education. Reel it in and show a little humility instead of continuing on with your "if people can't ace this then they are stupid" victory lap.I'm not a specialist but do read a lot of history for pleasure. However, these are basic questions for which you don't need any special knowledge. By process of elimination you could have figured out the answers. As a matter of fact, 8th graders, at least in my district, have to know a lot more, a lot more than I did in 8th grade. Give it a rest. Kids in eighth grade are currently studying history, so most, if not all, of the answers are fresh in their minds. For most folks in their mid forties, not so much as most haven't studied hsitory since they were in school. I learned algebra in middle school, and aced it back then. Doesn't mean I should be able to do so now as there has been no practical application of it in my life for nearly three decades. You know, out of practice and all... That's how life works. And in no way reflects either the collective intelligence of a society, or the current state of education in our country. Period. This doesn't really go to anything I said. Moreover, if you're trying to make the argument that we forget things over time, in some areas that's true but in other areas, not. I would certainly hope I know more than I did in 8th period -- in most areas. Period.

Couldn't agree more with Chuck. In addition, my theory vis a vis eBay is that everything shows up again.

Can you explain what you mean by that?

I think I paid $100 for Straight No Filter, before it was re-issued of course. Of course, no way I'd spend that kind of money again.

I can only go by my son's education several years ago but their exams consisted of multiple choice, fill in the blanks and a couple of short essay questions. I think the course book was comprehensive but not exceedingly so. My overall impression is that the knowledge of historical facts is not as good as used to be and relies less on memorization than it used to years ago. For example, at one points most kids had to memorize the Gettysburg Address. I don't believe many, if any, do that anymore.