Random Irritations

[Fade and Die]

My daughter did one of these visits a couple of years ago. The whole point is to show girls that science is a career option for them. The numbers going down this route are feeble so this is to promote the field.

There are regular scientific visits open to all, she went on those as well, and no doubt when they get there most of the people doing the talking will be men.

Take a step back and think about it, there is nothing sinister about this.

But its divisive. Its causing Harpo resentment which will probably be heard by his son. Better to be inclusive imo.

My son is doing a Biological Science degree at Westminster Uni. (or he should be but its moved online) We visited 4 other Universities before choosing Westminster, we sat in a lot of "Taster" lessons and I can assure you there are now plenty of young girls that consider science a worthwhile career.

 

[bluewolf]

But its divisive. Its causing Harpo resentment which will probably be heard by his son. Better to be inclusive imo.

My son is doing a Biological Science degree at Westminster Uni. (or he should be but its moved online) We visited 4 other Universities before choosing Westminster, we sat in a lot of "Taster" lessons and I can assure you there are now plenty of young girls that consider science a worthwhile career.

I have no issue with girl-only visits as long as they are in addition to the standard school trips and not instead of.
I know when I was doing my Engineering degree at Nottingham, there were no girls in the class at all. I was most disappointed ?

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Black ice.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

We also have a fine history of mocking our politicians in this country, would be good to see this return, Bojo the clown, Wee Nicky and Dame Keir are all ripe for a pillorying!

Dame Keir is now known as Longshanks in Scotland

 

[PhilTheFragger]

When your mad auntie sends you a (late ) 60th birthday card .............

But you are only 59 ?????

 

[Dando]

Black ice.

the correct term is "ice of colour"

 

[Dando]

When your mad auntie sends you a (late ) 60th birthday card .............

But you are only 59 ?????

you're older than that surely.

 

[Fade and Die]

Dame Keir is now known as Longshanks in Scotland

Yes I read that Starkers has upset the natives by using the S* word...Shame we can’t discuss it.





* Separatist. Apparently the nats take umbrage to the term.

 

[Dando]

Yes I read that Starkers has upset the natives by using the S* word...Shame we can’t discuss it.





* Separatist. Apparently the nats take umbrage to the term.

I think the forum should have a day where anything goes and everyone who was black balled is allowed back - a bit like the film The Purge!

 

[Fade and Die]

I think the forum should have a day where anything goes and everyone who was black balled is allowed back - a bit like the film The Purge!

Create a sub forum only open at nights called “off limits” where anything can be discussed and swears are allowed....you have to tick a box to say you are over 18 and will not take offence and understand that you cannot report anything from the “off limits” forum.... get some of the forums insomniacs to Mod it ?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I have no issue with girl-only visits as long as they are in addition to the standard school trips and not instead of.
I know when I was doing my Engineering degree at Nottingham, there were no girls in the class at all. I was most disappointed ?

At my daughter's school they were exactly this, additional trips targeting the promotion of women in science. It wasn't at the expense of boys.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

But its divisive. Its causing Harpo resentment which will probably be heard by his son. Better to be inclusive imo.

My son is doing a Biological Science degree at Westminster Uni. (or he should be but its moved online) We visited 4 other Universities before choosing Westminster, we sat in a lot of "Taster" lessons and I can assure you there are now plenty of young girls that consider science a worthwhile career.

Maybe because of the events put on encouraging them?

Let's hope the events soon become redundant as that would mean they have served their purpose.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

The reaction to what Karen Carney has said is extremely poor - many have highlighted that it’s because she is female and it’s poor that it’s down to Leeds UTD official Twitter account and it’s based on a small clip that easily is taken out of context from what she actually said when

1. It’s just an opinion
2. it’s actually not a bad theory

Leeds last season where very high energy and just before the break were looking a touch tired ( just like they did the season before ) - so she basically was saying that the break helped Leeds players recover a bit more so they could then continue the same high level energy tactics after the break - it maybe wrong but it’s a sound theory. Yet the Leeds official Twitter have certainly twisted it

Many male pundits have said some really poor things and out of the box theories but they don’t have the same reaction - the reaction towards Carney from man his down to her being female , people just haven’t got the guts to admit it

 

[Fade and Die]

Maybe because of the events put on encouraging them?

Let's hope the events soon become redundant as that would mean they have served their purpose.

No doubt, and I agree 100% that there should be events showcasing Women in Science. It just seems counterproductive to exclude boys from them.

I will highlight a subject that’s still needs promoting to girls. Computer science. No girls took it for GCSE at my sons school and no girls are taking it at A level at the 6th form college which takes pupils from all the schools in Havering.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

No doubt, and I agree 100% that there should be events showcasing Women in Science. It just seems counterproductive to exclude boys from them.

I will highlight a subject that’s still needs promoting to girls. Computer science. No girls took it for GCSE at my sons school and no girls are taking it at A level at the 6th form college which takes pupils from all the schools in Havering.

The stats would tend to show boys don't need pushing towards a career in science, they already find their way quite happily. The events show girls what boys already seem comfortable with, science can be for them.

Girls are not being given extra lessons or being given secret advantages here, they are just being shown what is possible.

No issue with your other point, over to that industry to promote itself better then.

 

[Pin-seeker]

The reaction to what Karen Carney has said is extremely poor - many have highlighted that it’s because she is female and it’s poor that it’s down to Leeds UTD official Twitter account and it’s based on a small clip that easily is taken out of context from what she actually said when

1. It’s just an opinion
2. it’s actually not a bad theory

Leeds last season where very high energy and just before the break were looking a touch tired ( just like they did the season before ) - so she basically was saying that the break helped Leeds players recover a bit more so they could then continue the same high level energy tactics after the break - it maybe wrong but it’s a sound theory. Yet the Leeds official Twitter have certainly twisted it

Many male pundits have said some really poor things and out of the box theories but they don’t have the same reaction - the reaction towards Carney from man his down to her being female , people just haven’t got the guts to admit it

People are free to challenge an opinion ?‍

 

[HampshireHog]

Netscape Navigator

Blinding incompetence that you just couldn’t make up.

Hope we’re sorted for Y2K?

 

[Blue in Munich]

Female sports pundit makes stupid statement.
Apparently it’s sexist to point out that she made a stupid statement ?‍

The reaction to what Karen Carney has said is extremely poor - many have highlighted that it’s because she is female and it’s poor that it’s down to Leeds UTD official Twitter account and it’s based on a small clip that easily is taken out of context from what she actually said when

1. It’s just an opinion
2. it’s actually not a bad theory

Leeds last season where very high energy and just before the break were looking a touch tired ( just like they did the season before ) - so she basically was saying that the break helped Leeds players recover a bit more so they could then continue the same high level energy tactics after the break - it maybe wrong but it’s a sound theory. Yet the Leeds official Twitter have certainly twisted it

Many male pundits have said some really poor things and out of the box theories but they don’t have the same reaction - the reaction towards Carney from man his down to her being female , people just haven’t got the guts to admit it

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55485336

People are free to challenge an opinion ?‍

But you're not challenging her comment, are you; you are calling it, and her by association, stupid. How about you explain in relation to the comment how you consider it to be stupid, or is that too challenging for you?

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Yes I read that Starkers has upset the natives by using the S* word...Shame we can’t discuss it.





* Separatist. Apparently the nats take umbrage to the term.

Scotch........surely not........life ban.

 

[patricks148]

cut back across the Kings todaywhile walking Rupert, closed for Snow. loads sledging on the course

watched as two kids walked around the pond in front of 18 and preceded to take the red stakes out and chuck every one in the pond, while their Dad just looked on, as i walked past asked him why he a had let his kids do that????

his reply, mind your own business they are not hurting anyone