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  1. ldnfatso

    Chicago Maths Test

    Mayor Daley and Chicago School CEO Arne Duncan recently announced a new CPS testing plan. It is designed so that schools may teach practical maths that current CPS students may use in real-world situations. NAME____________________ GANG/CREW NAME______________ CRIB_________________...
  2. Aberdeen Shrimper

    Heathrow third runway gets go-ahead

    The third runway will operate at half its capacity when it opens in 2020, raising the total number of flights from 480,000 to 600,000, rather than the 702,000 intended. It will add an estimated 400 flights a day at the west London site and increasing annual passenger numbers through the airport...
  3. Slipperduke

    EPL Half-Term Reports Pt1

    As the halfway point of the Premier League season approaches, we sent Iain Macintosh to compile reports cards for all the movers and the shakers. Who's the most improved student? Who deserves a merit award? Who's so bad that they're in danger of being moved to remedial class? Find out here...
  4. OldBlueLady

    Christophe and Laurent

    Well, it's Wednesday, and I think I can now reveal exactly what I've been dropping hints about for the last week or so. Some of you will remember this story which has run in different guises for a month or so...
  5. OldBlueLady

    Fingers crossed - today's going to be a good day

    Well, it's Wednesday, and I think I can now reveal exactly what I've been dropping hints about for the last week or so. Some of you will remember this story which has run in different guises for a month or so...
  6. Irish_Shrimper

    Interview with an Exile: Part 6 - A Century United

    This week, Tom (A Century United) from all the way up the top of Scotland answers the questions. Below is a picture of him amongst the starting 11 for the League 2 Playoff Final. The woman in white sitting on the number 1 forgot her boots that day, thus why Duncan Jupp got the nod. 1) How...
  7. Irish_Shrimper

    Interview with an Exile: Part 5 - SpanishShrimper

    This week, Nick (SpanishShrimper), from Spain answers the questions. I haven't had the time to check his answers, so hope there is nothing too embarrassing etc. that shouldn't be here.... :unsure: 1) How long have you been an exile? A) Well technically, since I left the Southend area...
  8. Should corporal punishishment return?

    with many schools underperforming and teachers being run ragged. is it time to bring back the cane. i went to a pretty tough school in tilbury where the cane was a way of life,the majority of pupils feared this punishment hence they were normally well behaved. if my year back then was...
  9. Mad Cyril

    Prescott on class.

    Does anyone else think it is a bit rich former deputy Prime Minister John Prescott was complaining about the unfair advantage that privately educated children had over those that went to state schools when he had a good ten years to try and do something about it?
  10. should drugs be legal ?

    in this day and age where its legal for people to drink into oblivion and cost the taxpayer shedloads with policing and hospital care,or its allowed for people to eat crap and have many health problems which again costs bundles. is it time to legalise all substances. my view is simply yes...
  11. multi cultures good or bad?

    canvershrimper suggested a different thread on this topic so here it is. can we have reasonable responses ie NO racist lingo. personally, i think the sheer numbers who have come to these shores is frankly appalling. the infrastructure of this country cannot support the vast amounts who...
  12. Bob Cratchitt

    God bless America.

    A 15-year-old Ohio girl was arrested on felony child pornography charges for allegedly sending nude cell phone pictures of herself to classmates. Authorities are considering charging some of the students who received the photos as well. The unnamed student from Licking Valley High School in...
  13. Napster

    Interview with Anton Otulakowski

    Born and bred in Yorkshire, Anton, a former international schoolboy gymnast, caught the eye of Barnsley while playing for Ossett Town and joined them in 1975 for his first pro team. Whilst at Barnsley, Anton was also holding down a full time job as a surveyor with the then Gas Board and he...
  14. A little dilemma

    Yesterday at work I received a call from my 5 year old to say that because she had been the best in the class she was allowed to look after the class room Teddy Bear. I of course told her how exciting it was and that I couldn't wait like a proud dad to get home and see her wonderful trophy...
  15. Southend - Centre of vigilanties ??

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7593756.stm Now i agree with his having a go , and pointing out to people you are entitled to use self defence to defend yourself (not sadly as he believes to defend others thats a differnet matter ). But not on the decline of capital punishment in schools for...
  16. pickledseal

    Faith Schools

    Apparently there is to be a new report out on Monday trying to persuade Ed Balls to get rid of faith schools (including Catholic, CoE as well as Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and even Greek Orthodox and Seventh Day Adventist). BBC Radio Essex have asked me to briefly speak on their Sunday morning show...
  17. Question March of the Mods - The Executives

    Who will admit to remembering the iconic 60's - 70's dance steps to our goal celebration song and can anyone enlighten us on the step sequence ? Have been unable to find on tinternet although their are some dance schools publicising teaching it.
  18. Lester Bangs

    Any HGV drivers here?

    Ok so I'm looking into the possibility of changing careers from being an illustrious Financial Analyst/Accountant to HGV (C&E) driver. The money's comparable and I'm just bored to the back teeth with Accountancy, month ends and working with Class A ****s. I've been in contact with a few...
  19. OldBlueLady

    Under 11s girls football

    Anyone know anything about girls football? We've got a couple of very good players at school, one of whom is exceptional. She's only year 5 but has been invited to play in the year 6 BOYS team. She's very sporty and has always only played football for fun, however, we're keen to try and give...
  20. mosquito ultrasonic noise device

    Below is an article on the new "mosquito ultrasonic noise device" that is apparently only audible to 25 years and under (approx), It omits a high pitch noise that is painful to the ears but supposed to be harmless. It has be designed to disperse young people that are hanging around areas were...
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