By tim, on December 15th, 2011 at 10:37 pm One of the entitlements a degree gives you is the ability to use post-nominals after your name. In the case of my recent Open University degree an email I’ve received today tells me that once the degree is conferred on me (31st December) and I have received my certificate, I will be able to put BSc (Hons) Psych (Open) after my name.
Except, of course, that very few people do so – especially if they have other post-nominals from other academic study and professional memberships. It would just make the whole process of writing your name too long and tedious.
. . . → Read More: Fun with post-nominals
By tim, on November 10th, 2011 at 7:09 pm So says the sign in the window of the London 2012 shop at St. Pancras station. Before I caught my train home this evening, I had a quick look around inside. I do wonder if Visa are proud of them though. I couldn’t identify a single item that I would consider buying as it was all (a) too expensive or (b) amazingly ugly and tacky or (c) both. Maybe it’s because I’m old and grumpy, but I’ve never seen it looking very busy, so perhaps there are lots of other people who agree with me too.
I did mischievously wonder . . . → Read More: We are proud to accept only Visa
By tim, on June 19th, 2011 at 7:01 pm We live in a world that demands simple solutions to complex problems.
There's a problem with runaway dads not supporting their children. Simple fix, according to David Cameron – stigmatise them. They're as bad as drunk drivers. Problem solved!
Some employers might be reluctant to take on disabled people. Simple fix, according to another Tory MP – make them work for less than the minimum wage. Problem solved!
There are too many teenage pregnancies. Simple fix, according to Nadine Dorries MP – give girls abstinence lessons in school. Problem solved!
Family relationships are breaking down. Simple fix, accord to John . . . → Read More: Silver bullets
By tim, on March 14th, 2011 at 9:25 am I’ve been looking ahead at my calendar for the next few weeks and I’ve come to a simple conclusion about it – there’s just far too much stuff I need to get done.
Some of the “stuff” is unavoidable of course.
I’m going to be particularly busy at work, but that’s good, as it probably means we’re going to be successful in winning business on at least a number of the things I’m busy with. I’m fortunate to enjoy what I do and that it also pays the bills.
Family and friends take up a fair amount of time too. . . . → Read More: Too much stuff!
By tim, on February 4th, 2011 at 3:43 pm It’s ok, you haven’t missed the last 11 months of 2011 and I haven’t gone mad. Yet.
I’m sat on a train from London to Crewe (and I’m strangely excited it’s going via Milton Keynes) with the aim of then finding a train to Whitchurch (the one in Shropshire) to meet up with some friends from my time at Warwick University, several eons ago.
We do this every year, so to fit in with busy lives Christmas has become a movable feast – a bit like Easter I suppose but with Santa, rather than the Easter Bunny. Or something like . . . → Read More: Happy Christmas!
By tim, on January 28th, 2011 at 7:57 pm Apologies for the lack of posts this week. It’s been a busy one for all kinds of reasons, largely work related. I still don’t feel like writing anything original tonight, so instead I thought I’d offer up the five most interesting (and in the case of number 5, the most amusing) things I’ve seen on the web this week instead.
1. Who’s really offside? The Open University’s Professor Kath Woodward writes about the Sky Sports sexism controversy. Events have now overtaken her conclusion – neither protagonist is now working for Sky.
2. An update: Championing the case of part-time students. . . . → Read More: Link blogging for w/c 24th January 2011
By tim, on January 16th, 2011 at 7:53 pm I don’t feel that I’ve achieved very much this weekend, other than having got through another 48 hours of my life. For those of you who are interested, here it is (was):
Saturday
Went to Sainsbury’s to buy fish for tea and sundry other items (including paracetamol and a copy of the Daily Telegraph. The Daily Telegraph was for the rabbit’s cage – it’s the perfect size). Followed by a quick stroll to Homebase, where I bought some stuff to kill the mould in the shower and bought some sealant as well. Followed by an even quicker visit to Halfords . . . → Read More: It’s been a bits and pieces weekend
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