----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2000 1:09 AM Subject: Re: A little bit of history...repeating
> Quick note: > > Although I've noticed that [EMAIL PROTECTED] seems to have been resurrected, > I haven't noticed that [EMAIL PROTECTED] is present. Mind you, AOL members > (for our sins) can have several screen identities, not that I'm implying that > Brenchley and Ritman are one of the same for so much as an instant.... > > While I'm here, > > HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone! And Happy New Centuary to you too... And on that subject, this gem from uncle bobby..... A friend (yes, I do have one or two) sent me this by email today:- You might find this amusing. It was in today's Guardian, reprinted from a copy of The Times from 1799 .... "We have uniformly rejected all letters and declined all discussion upon the question of when the present century ends, as it is one of the most absurd that can engage the public attention, and we are astonished that it has been the subject of so much dispute, since it appears plain. The present century will not terminate until January 1st 1801, unless it can be made out that 99 are 100. ... It is a silly childish discussion, and only exposes the want of brains of those who maintain a contrary opinion to what we have stated." So, if the "establishment" could count back then - why can't they count now? Has teaching become that poor. -- Bob. Good on ya Bob, for once I agree with you :)
