We want our thumbs

Just reviewing the First Republican Presidential Debate in an effort to be "fair and balanced".

Gov. Mike Huckabee, Rep. Tommy Tancredo and Sen. Sam Brownback all raised their hands when asked is there anybody on the stage that does not believe in Evolution?

Way to go after the base!

I know America doesn't exactly have a reputation like liberal academia (Josiah Bartlet excluded) but come on...

Cunning Stunt

Absolutely loving the BBC Three programme 'The C Word'.

Great programme from the BBC examining the last great verbal taboo - 'cunt'.

Can't wait to see the furore this causes.

For the record I think it is a great word, with such great dexterity in meaning from the affectionate to the vile.

Going through clearing?

Many students will find themselves in a position where they need to go through clearing. Don't panic.

I have compiled what I hope is a helpful students eye view of De Montfort University and its courses for those who are undecided as to their future destination.

http://www.slide.com/r/sLPHyVywpj8u9mRrahiQTWL7XmS7epjE?view=original

See you in Septemeber hopefully.

Council hands back parking 'fines'

Imbecilic motorists who a) cannot park in the right place and b) see parking fines as an occupational hazard have had money returned to them by Leicestershire County Council.


Apparently, the fake tickets were part of an awareness campaign to warn motorists about impending fines coming into force on July 16.

Idiots.

John Edwards

If I could vote in the Democratic Presidential Primaries I'd be voting for John Edwards.

While the world seems wowed by Barack Obama and Hillary (now seemingly surnameless following stins as Clinton and Rodham-Clinton) I have been struck by John Edwards consistent championing of America's poor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUtU9f6oFTs

He's southern, he's the only candidate from either major party to ever appear of a Presidential Ballot form, and he's leading in New Hampshire.

I wish people would stop being drawn in by the two "top tier" campaigns, open your eyes America - he is the president you (and the rest of the world) deserve.

Forgetful or Embarrased?

It seems that De Montfort University's Chancellor Lord Waheed Alli is a little forgetful.

Over a year in post he still has not updated his entry in the House of Lord's Register of Interests.

Does Gary Day not learn?

Gary Day has seemingly decided that enough time has passed since his last lambast of students for another dose of his prejuidices to be hoisted upon them.

Following on from his condescending article in the Times Higher in February

He is quoted as part of a Guardian Article on the development of a new learning space at Oxford Brookes.

This phrase just jumped out of the page...

"Most students spend their time trying to avoid lecturers, except when it's time to hand in essays and then they urgently need to discuss family problems and the break-up of their relationships."

What a charmer.

Now I quite like the idea of this type of development (and really like the Glasgow Caledonian example) but I can see there are valid questions/critiques I just dont understand why he has to be such a cunt while doing it

Here goes

I decided to have a stab at this blogging malarkey, dunno what form it will take yet though.