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2010-12-29 Arabia

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Posted by Fred 2010-12-29 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top
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#1 Where is the surprise meter?

Posted by Paul D 2010-12-29 07:06|| 2010-12-29 07:06|| Front Page Top

#2 TW

Going to Dubai in Feb.Travel broadens the mind which i know you have too.

My point yesterday that upset you? is the lack of worldly knowledge from the American students i have met does not help the US Rep in the wider worlds eyes.Personally i blame the media/Education which is insular not the students fault!Personally i like to know what goes on around the world not UK only.I knew most World Capitals by twelve.No offence was meant!Paul

Posted by Paul D 2010-12-29 07:18|| 2010-12-29 07:18|| Front Page Top

#3 Paul, again I apologize. I look forward to hearing your observations from Dubai. Is your education and outlook typical of Britain, or were you a special case?

Posted by trailing wife 2010-12-29 09:48|| 2010-12-29 09:48|| Front Page Top

#4 TW

At School we learned in Classical Studies about Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire.

In History i learned about World War 1 and 2 and the Russian Revolution.

I think lessons have been dummed down since to get a better pass mark but our knowledge of worldwide affairs is better due to our news channels which are alot more international than yours.The average Student would know/be aware of Putin,Obama,Cameron,Sarkozy,Mugabe,Gadaffi,Chavezetc from the news.

Posted by Paul D 2010-12-29 12:22|| 2010-12-29 12:22|| Front Page Top

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