Monthly Archives: November 2006

Why kids hate school…. Reason number 27838

Posted on November 28, 2006 by Brett

Well this has to sum up a few problems with some teachers today. How dare a student tell a teacher that they could be incorrect. What right does a student have to ever question anything!!! Much could be said about … Continue reading →

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Is this good or bad? Kiwi’s allow IM/TXT speak in school essays!?!?!?

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Brett

Well it has been made official once it hits CNN I guess…  The Kiwi’s have just allowed students to use IM/TXT speak in official school essays.  The position is that while traditional written English is preferable they will accept work … Continue reading →

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A holiday thought….

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Brett

I have taken some time out and am currently on a week vacation leave from work. I have been travelling a great deal this year and needed to just take some time out to recharge. I haven’t been reading much … Continue reading →

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Just a plug….

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Brett

Thought I would give a plug to a mates podcast and blog….  Quite an interesting concept here….  Check out theLIVEproject. It is basically the journey of producing a live concert that neve actually happened by a band that never existed.  … Continue reading →

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