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julietsierra -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 4:23:18 PM)
rofl!! And there are sooo many people from other English speaking countries that seem to think r belongs before e... as in theatre vs theater. Not to mention that they can't speak...I mean really... the accent belongs on the FIRST syllable of words like laboratory...not the second!! literatacy? It begins with spelling and pronunciation. huggs (but not to worry. When on the internet, many many words have double, triple and even quadruple consonant endings of the same letter...because as we all know, if one consonant is good, more must be better And that doesn't seem to matter where people are from) juliet

Level -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 4:28:21 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LadyEllen What's most funny about this, is that in fact there isn't a single literate American - and so this study must be considered totally relative. I mean, missing the "u" out of so many words? Honestly, it really isn't that difficult you know? E We make up for that by leaving the "g" out of "whining" [:-] Kidding aside, I have never understood that extra g!

DarkDaddyZ -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 4:31:37 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: juliaoceania What I have noticed is that the most literate cities tend to be many of the most liberal ones... I agree, I kind of dig those liberal cities. Atlanta is also home to Emory University one of the best schools in the nation in addition to Georgia Tech. And University of Georgia while not technically in Atlanta is no slouch either. I realize it's not Ivy League though. Z-

caitlyn -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 5:20:07 PM)
We are all still bitter about that Civil War thing. [;)] You are correct though. Discusions of upper-level schools attended by less than .01% of the population, is clearly a wonderful measure of overall literacy ... much more important than bringing up highly ignorant things like rioting after sporting events, or pointing out that there is an actual "r" in the words, "park, and "car."

OrionTheWolf -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 5:26:53 PM)
From someone that has lived in Atlanta for a few decades, I would have to say this perception is mostly correct, but not exactly correct. You will find the good discussions at the pubs and cafés in the Virginia Highlands area, which is where Emory University and a few other universities are. My first exposure to Chaucer was at a pub there, where I was tossing darts. Atlanta has been a city for many to relocate to for many years, which brings in a good influx of professionals, which are usually more educated. This has assisted greatly in improving the education systems. The Hope Grant and Scholarship programs are a little over a decade old, and that is helping with the education levels as well. I just registered my daughter in college, and only had to pay $35 lab fee and a couple of hundred in books. Someone told me that those in New England must be stupid to fly me all the way there as a consultant. I told them it has to do with a different perspective, and not necessarily IQ or education. Boston and Atlanta are both great cities but I have only been unemployed in Atlanta when I wanted to be, which means I prefer the economy here. The weather is not too bad either. quote: ORIGINAL: Lordandmaster Ah yes, if Northerners are less than overwhelmed by the level of literacy in the South, it MUST be because they're bigoted assholes. Overall, I have to agree with Terance. Yes, there are universities in Atlanta. I am aware of that. But what about OUTSIDE the universities? I don't find Atlanta to be a city with an extraordinary emphasis on literacy and education. I find it a pretty yuppy city populated by professionals with fairly mainstream goals and world-views. I don't exactly hear people talking about Chaucer in Peachtree Plaza or whatever the fuck it's called. And besides, it's not as though Georgia Tech holds a candle to the line-up of universities in Boston. Boston has the greatest conglomeration of universities in the world. Let's see now...Harvard, MIT, Boston University, UMass Boston, Boston College, Brandeis. Ever heard of any of them? And are we including places like Tufts and Wellesley too? quote: ORIGINAL: subrob1967 It's funny watching arrogant Nor-Easters rip on Southerners due to profiling.

subrob1967 -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 5:28:46 PM)
George W Bush has a Masters degree from Haaaa-vaaaaad! Nuff said. p.s. I'm a Northerner, from Chicago, living in Indianapolis.

OrionTheWolf -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 5:32:16 PM)
That is not as funny as you think. How many of those words are taught from grade 4 and below? Now take that young boy who is the son of an Airman and plop him back in the states. I still find myself spelling colour. Not to mention the UK education system is 2 years earlier than the US, and the education system was far better, so I was very bored until 8th or 9th grade. quote: ORIGINAL: LadyEllen What's most funny about this, is that in fact there isn't a single literate American - and so this study must be considered totally relative. I mean, missing the "u" out of so many words? Honestly, it really isn't that difficult you know? E

Level -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 5:38:00 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: OrionTheWolf That is not as funny as you think. How many of those words are taught from grade 4 and below? Now take that young boy who is the son of an Airman and plop him back in the states. I still find myself spelling colour. Not to mention the UK education system is 2 years earlier than the US, and the education system was far better, so I was very bored until 8th or 9th grade. quote: ORIGINAL: LadyEllen What's most funny about this, is that in fact there isn't a single literate American - and so this study must be considered totally relative. I mean, missing the "u" out of so many words? Honestly, it really isn't that difficult you know? E I sometimes (intentionally) spell "color" as "colour", and "check" as "cheque"; it just looks nicer, for some odd reason.

Level -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 5:39:10 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: caitlyn We are all still bitter about that Civil War thing. [;)] You are correct though. Discusions of upper-level schools attended by less than .01% of the population, is clearly a wonderful measure of overall literacy ... much more important than bringing up highly ignorant things like rioting after sporting events, or pointing out that there is an actual "r" in the words, "park, and "car." Hi caitlyn. Now, pointing out our northern friends speaking issues is fine, but we do have our own down here.... [:D]

OrionTheWolf -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 5:56:33 PM)
Yeah like words that end in "ow" pronounced "er". Pillow=pillar, window=windder.

mnottertail -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 5:59:59 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: OrionTheWolf Yeah like words that end in "ow" pronounced "er". Pillow=pillar, window=windder. Actually, pillar is another word for column, so that puts the lie to that terlet. Ron

OrionTheWolf -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 6:03:21 PM)
Yeah but I keep telling my Mom she does not lay her head down on a column. My Mom has a very pronounced southern accent. Hell my family on her side makes hillbillies seem civilized. quote: ORIGINAL: mnottertail quote: ORIGINAL: OrionTheWolf Yeah like words that end in "ow" pronounced "er". Pillow=pillar, window=windder. Actually, pillar is another word for column, so that puts the lie to that terlet. Ron

popeye1250 -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 6:04:27 PM)
Sheesh, how could they not mention Providence College, alma mater of one Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and his 85 i.q.? Wow, it must really suck to be the only dumber fuck than Bush in Washington! ("Ma! Dad! PROVIDENCE COLLEGE sent me an acceptance letter!") And he went to Phillips Exeter Academy too! Tell me Ted wasn't paying the "Full Freight" for young Patches at Exeter. Don't all Exeter Academy grads aspire to, ... PROVIDENCE COLLEGE?

charmdpetKeira -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 6:06:42 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Level quote: ORIGINAL: caitlyn We are all still bitter about that Civil War thing. [;)] You are correct though. Discusions of upper-level schools attended by less than .01% of the population, is clearly a wonderful measure of overall literacy ... much more important than bringing up highly ignorant things like rioting after sporting events, or pointing out that there is an actual "r" in the words, "park, and "car." Hi caitlyn. Now, pointing out our northern friends speaking issues is fine, but we do have our own down here.... [:D] Do you people have any idea how hard it is to learn to spell when you spell phonetically and everyone around you drops "r" and "g" like they'er bad habits, not to mention adding "a" all over the place? Good grief!! k

mnottertail -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 6:11:22 PM)
Having been to Havad Yad and paked my ca, and had lobsta in Glosta, I can assure you that the esteemed institutions in Mass have a wicked lage out of state attendance. R

charmdpetKeira -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 6:18:31 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: mnottertail Having been to Havad Yad and paked my ca, and had lobsta in Glosta, I can assure you that the esteemed institutions in Mass have a wicked lage out of state attendance. R I'm not sure of the exact distinction between the accent of Mass. and NH, though I do believe there is at least a slight one, but here we "pahk the cah in the yahd". My nephew, from KY, was making fun of us after someone refered to the "cah" saying we sound like a bunch of crows. [X(] k

mnottertail -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 6:22:33 PM)
I say pop, and someone was saying I sound like a little kid.... it is twonic, or sodah......... If it is Glostah and Woostah why isnt it Leistah (of course it is, I meant Lestah) and Manstah? Mr. Peppahidge Fahms

charmdpetKeira -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 6:33:02 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: mnottertail I say pop, and someone was saying I sound like a little kid.... it is twonic, or sodah......... If it is Glostah and Woostah why isnt it Leistah (of course it is, I meant Lestah) and Manstah? Mr. Peppahidge Fahms Mr Fahms I am unsure of the answer to your question, though I will say, it seems unwise to search for logic in a place where none exists. lil Bo Peep

mnottertail -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 6:53:37 PM)
there actually is a logic to it, Lam knows it, for one. Locals? What say you? Ron

charmdpetKeira -> RE: Most literate U.S. cities (12/28/2007 6:58:18 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: mnottertail there actually is a logic to it, Lam knows it, for one. Locals? What say you? Ron Actually, I just thought of a logical reason as well. It is a good way to mess people up. [:D] Not saying that is the reason. Then there is the fact, just because it isn't seen does not mean it does not exist. My bad. k

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