I hated public speaking - I still do, but I'm no longer horribly nervous like I used to be. My one tip is practice, the more you do it the better it gets.

Try using bach's rescue remedy. Practice what you're going to say with friends/family.

If its undergrads, just make sure that you are aware that you are highly superior to them in every way :p

Aww that's great Ev

Zipidee - you might want to phone the local vet to describe the dead cat you saw. Councils don't tend to scan dead cats for microchips - very annoying for owners who never find out what happened to them :-(

I really think there's been an injustice there Bug. I mean, the admins have 5 stars without being amazingly helpful (they won't even make new smileys) yes I'm talking about you if you're reading,

What do we want?

Stars for bug and more smileys

when do we want them?

As soon as you are able please. thank you. :p

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Now you can share in Wal and Sneaks' special five star club where we benefit from erm.....procrastination and erm..........(turkey)

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I have an 80gb external drive, and two 1tb external drives, I think one is maxdrive and I *think* the other is seagate - its brushed steel looking and has a little stand. I'd say the maxdrive is a bit rubbish - always seems to be having issues with the USB connection (even though i use the same lead for that and the other drive) - I just copied everything over from the maxdrive to the other to be sure.

I also have dropbox which is fantastic, but not big enough to hold stuff like interview sound files, and I don't want to put any sensitive/confidential data on there. I also worry that one day dropbox might close their company and everything will be lost!

Edited to say - actually its this one http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/iomega-prestige-desktop-external-hard-drive-1tb-03868723-pdt.html
had it for about a year now - seems fine, although i notice the 1.5tb is now the same price.

Awww, I wish I found an ickle doggy!

I don't think those things are registered and if he's a little white dog - i.e. a terrior of some kind then its probably to stop him barking/yap yapping all day.

I'd take him to the vets tomorrow and see if he's been identity chipped or has a tattoo or something.

THe vets should be able to then take the details and run it against any recent enquiries.

You could also try putting a poster up in the local shop - although careful not to give too many details, so you don't just get anyone saying its theirs. Also tell other dog walkers, they might know who owns it.

Good Luck!

My goal today is try and finish a section in my method chapter whilst simultaneously teaching hmm, will see how I go!

the main way I get all my veg is the wonderful creation of the grater. I made a shepherds pie last week and it had grated carrot, grated parsnip, grated courgette, very finely chopped onions (pretty much grated), same with mushrooms, and peas - these were a concession for hubby and I wasn't very happy & tomato puree.

That's got to be my months worth of veg - surely!

I do the same for spag bolognase, lasagne, cottage pie, casseroles. You name it, it won't have any texture (up)

I kind of feel up for some government building bashing. Although now i've said that I'll probably have MI5 breaking down my door or at least following me with CCTV once they've tracked my IP. 8-)

And your right Wal, it is awfully cold (snowman)

Are there any protests organised for tomorrow at your unis?

I don't *think* there is anything going on at mine, but I'm due to teach. Will I be crossing picket lines or something???

wow you're really going for it star-shaped!

I'm just trying to create a dataset, so lots of copying and pasting to and from Spss and Excel :-(

oh yeah, I did use potatoes in the chicken soup! I can't physically eat veg, I HATE it, so the carrot whizzed is my only way to get veg - hence why I added it and I wanted to use up all the leftovers from my sunday roast :-)

I use chilli flakes that are in oil - in a jar??? anyway, its quite spicey, depending on how much you add. Although I don't usually fry the onions - I prefer not to use oil so I put them in a bit of water until they're softened.

OMG I am the SOUP QUEEN! This week i have made....

1) tomato, chilli and basil soup

just get 1 onion, chop and fry off, add chilli flakes, add 1 tin of plum tomato and fill the tin with water x2 and add, then add fresh basil, whizz it all up and optional creme fraiche

2) chicken soup - I just chucked in onion, leek, carrot, parsnip and chicken stock (all left over from sunday roast), tarrogan, black pepper, cooked it, whizzed it all up and then add left over chicken.

3) Cauliflower, broccoli and stilton soup

just chucked onion, broccoli, leeks, cauliflower in a huge pan with left over chicken stock, cooked it, whizzed it up (with black pepper), added stilton (actually I think it was danish blue cheese, it was on offer!) and a dash of creme fraiche.

They were all yummy and as you know I HATE veg!

Thanks Chuff!

The one thing that puts me off telling her, is that a reference came through to her for me for a different matter - for a registration thing rather than a job. And she got all uppity and wondered why she had to do a reference, until I told her it wasn't a job.

I'm not at all sure I want to go into academia. I think the job would be enjoyable, but only for a year, maybe 5 years max. So confused!

oh - obviously not actually GOT the job, I'm just stressing that if I go to interview, they may contact sup cos she's a reference and she'll find out and the world will end! argh!