'Sister Elizabeth Pio, 41, has begun using Twitter on behalf of the Sisters of Bethany, an Anglican order who spend hours each day in silent reflection.'
How is this silent reflection- she's tweeting and she's preaching?
Showing posts with label The BBC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The BBC. Show all posts
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
'Neets'
Very interesting article from The BBC:
'The Work Foundation says more than 450,000 Neets - youngsters not in education, employment or training - have never had a regular job... too many youngsters in this Neet category lack soft skills - such as "communication, team working and customer service" - to get a start in such jobs.'
I'm glad this issue has been brought to our attention, a wake up call at least:
'We know that if young people haven't got on to the first rung of the job ladder by 24, they will suffer the consequences for the rest of their lives'
I moved to London from Wales, and the people here 'work' a little quicker in the mind set- you could say. I'm sure it depends what working industry you're in and without trying to sound like a snob-there's a clear difference in attitude and pace. You have to be on the ball, think outside of the box and motivate yourself:
'"Many Neet young people face a Catch-22. They don't have the so-called 'soft skills' employers are looking for, but often the only opportunity to learn those skills is on the job," he said. '
For me personally, this is scary! Looking at the image below, areas common in 'Neet's' are those I've grown up in and where family and friends are situated. Sometimes I think I'm too harsh in how I think about these areas, but the evidence is there:
We can't assume people from these areas are of lesser intelligence, there are always circumstances which affect opportunities. Though, whether it's a question of mentality or a case of bad luck in trying to find something, I hope attitudes don't follow in the statistic footsteps. Encouragement must continue and opportunities are also created by ourselves.
'The Work Foundation says more than 450,000 Neets - youngsters not in education, employment or training - have never had a regular job... too many youngsters in this Neet category lack soft skills - such as "communication, team working and customer service" - to get a start in such jobs.'
I'm glad this issue has been brought to our attention, a wake up call at least:
'We know that if young people haven't got on to the first rung of the job ladder by 24, they will suffer the consequences for the rest of their lives'
I moved to London from Wales, and the people here 'work' a little quicker in the mind set- you could say. I'm sure it depends what working industry you're in and without trying to sound like a snob-there's a clear difference in attitude and pace. You have to be on the ball, think outside of the box and motivate yourself:
'"Many Neet young people face a Catch-22. They don't have the so-called 'soft skills' employers are looking for, but often the only opportunity to learn those skills is on the job," he said. '
For me personally, this is scary! Looking at the image below, areas common in 'Neet's' are those I've grown up in and where family and friends are situated. Sometimes I think I'm too harsh in how I think about these areas, but the evidence is there:
We can't assume people from these areas are of lesser intelligence, there are always circumstances which affect opportunities. Though, whether it's a question of mentality or a case of bad luck in trying to find something, I hope attitudes don't follow in the statistic footsteps. Encouragement must continue and opportunities are also created by ourselves.
Friday, 11 May 2012
Neverseconds blog
I think this just shows how amazing the internet is, how great blogging is. Within a click a new idea just pops into your head! Development happens just like that!
Inspiring anyone?
Inspiring anyone?
Friday, 4 May 2012
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Fascinating and heartbreaking
North Korea defect.
We all should count ourselves lucky. Stuff like this might make you bitch and moan than necessary.
We all should count ourselves lucky. Stuff like this might make you bitch and moan than necessary.
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Such a nerd
I'm very proud of these guys to get a mention by Goldie on Annie Mac's Radio 1 show.
Well done!
(check it out around 2 mins 30 seconds)
Well done!
(check it out around 2 mins 30 seconds)
Saturday, 31 March 2012
Friday, 30 March 2012
Sunday, 25 March 2012
Really?! You don't say?...
Duh
BBC articles on depression are starting to piss me off. Tell me something I don't already know, that isn't blatantly obvious. Depressives are most likely to be dead, by the time a genius idea has been invented to help those at risk to themselves.
We work too slow.
BBC articles on depression are starting to piss me off. Tell me something I don't already know, that isn't blatantly obvious. Depressives are most likely to be dead, by the time a genius idea has been invented to help those at risk to themselves.
We work too slow.
Thursday, 1 March 2012
Medicine
I always wanted to be a Doctor when I was a kid, or a nurse, a psychologist, barmaid...(after watching Eastenders it looked like fun, but was soon put off by my parents, as If I worked in a bar, I'd smell like cigarettes).
It's amazing stories like this, where medicine takes another leap in impressive ways to overcome trauma, which in a way, make me feel like I've missed my chance. My distractive personality probably wouldn't cope with all the studying (though sometimes I do surprise myself with how much information I can quickly absorb), and I want to keep working full time because I love it-I could not cope with being a student again! I watch 'Junior Doctors' on BBC, and after watching them consider what specific role they would like to take, I think I'd be interested in surgery, psychology and probably some other areas I wouldn't know what they were called. I love how being a doctor and nurse is like being a detective. You put together 1000 ideas and come up with a solution. Wham, bam you've got the answer (and hopefully the correct one!).
I guess I shall have to continue reading the facts about biology and forever continue to question Doctors and nurses on all sorts when I have the chance :)
It's amazing stories like this, where medicine takes another leap in impressive ways to overcome trauma, which in a way, make me feel like I've missed my chance. My distractive personality probably wouldn't cope with all the studying (though sometimes I do surprise myself with how much information I can quickly absorb), and I want to keep working full time because I love it-I could not cope with being a student again! I watch 'Junior Doctors' on BBC, and after watching them consider what specific role they would like to take, I think I'd be interested in surgery, psychology and probably some other areas I wouldn't know what they were called. I love how being a doctor and nurse is like being a detective. You put together 1000 ideas and come up with a solution. Wham, bam you've got the answer (and hopefully the correct one!).
I guess I shall have to continue reading the facts about biology and forever continue to question Doctors and nurses on all sorts when I have the chance :)
Friday, 3 February 2012
The attitudes of Barry
Hilarious article. I shouldn't laugh, but when someone gets so violent over tomato ketchup-you have to wonder what was going on in their minds!
Drugs and a hidden world
A secret internet pathway and access to illegal drugs?
The argument stands that if drugs were legal than hidden internet worlds wouldn't occur. My view still stands that if we have the right education people can use drugs responsibly. What I am concerned about is the effects drugs have on us, they seem to create side affects sooner then lets say, several years of persistant drinking (at a first glance, not that i'm saying we get drunk and out bodies are let off after a good nights sleep). Perhaps we should consider in more detail what would happen if drugs, which aren't addictive were legalised? After all, alcohol is legal and is addictive and people use it so often because they are bored and it's there. They ignore the harms regardless even if it involves throwing up in the night, choking on their own sick, being so drunk and in risk of rape, violence and alcohol poisoning.
Drugs aren't the answer to boredom, all in all more has to be done to make people realise substances aren't the answer to feel the best-there has to be a balance in how they are used, whether they are legal or not.
The argument stands that if drugs were legal than hidden internet worlds wouldn't occur. My view still stands that if we have the right education people can use drugs responsibly. What I am concerned about is the effects drugs have on us, they seem to create side affects sooner then lets say, several years of persistant drinking (at a first glance, not that i'm saying we get drunk and out bodies are let off after a good nights sleep). Perhaps we should consider in more detail what would happen if drugs, which aren't addictive were legalised? After all, alcohol is legal and is addictive and people use it so often because they are bored and it's there. They ignore the harms regardless even if it involves throwing up in the night, choking on their own sick, being so drunk and in risk of rape, violence and alcohol poisoning.
Drugs aren't the answer to boredom, all in all more has to be done to make people realise substances aren't the answer to feel the best-there has to be a balance in how they are used, whether they are legal or not.
What i'm watching right now
Some of the great medical shows I am watching:
Confessions of a nurse. It really gives you an idea of what nurses go through, I love the extra voice over commentary each nurse provides in a non 'God like' way. It makes the show more human, watch it and find out!
Junior Doctors: Your life in their hands. I think this show is awesome because I'm watching people my own age work in a hospital. Biology has always been an interest to me since I was a kid. My mum and Dad used to let me sneak out of my room around 8pm when my brother was asleep, just so I could go downstairs and watch Casualty! I used to want to be a doctor, a nurse and a psychologist as mental pain can be 'worse than physical' as I used to say. My list also varied from being a magazine writer (used to pretend with some girly friends we were making a magazine in my bedroom, I think my mate Kelli used to be the Editor but she wanted to name herself Adele!), to a barmaid and a vet. I'm sure most kids change their minds about occupation, i'm still very pessimistic about schools and the system of applying for GCSE's and Universities-how can anyone make that decision at such a young age and know what they want to do! This post has turned into a rant now; I just think that when applying for Uni, we should be able to write several personal statements instead of just one for different degree courses we wish to apply for.
And one I have just found which I think I should watch, perhaps for closure and to induce crying which I seem to fail at! Family series about a lady diagnosed with terminal cancer. Happy times!!
I also watch New girl for a bit of escapist comedy, most people over the country are watching. It's ok. Character development has been weak until last week and I still think it's missing a certain POW which most American comedy series' have. I'm hoping to be surprised still, though the stupidity of jess in her cute natural div way-i'm sure most girls can relate to this.
My Friday evening is going to be packed up! I can't wait to walk home from work, get rid of the work clothes and chuck on some sweats, tuck them into my socks and snuggle down to an afternoon of television. All for free on the genious Iplayer and 4OD.
Kapow! Things are goooood :)
Confessions of a nurse. It really gives you an idea of what nurses go through, I love the extra voice over commentary each nurse provides in a non 'God like' way. It makes the show more human, watch it and find out!
Junior Doctors: Your life in their hands. I think this show is awesome because I'm watching people my own age work in a hospital. Biology has always been an interest to me since I was a kid. My mum and Dad used to let me sneak out of my room around 8pm when my brother was asleep, just so I could go downstairs and watch Casualty! I used to want to be a doctor, a nurse and a psychologist as mental pain can be 'worse than physical' as I used to say. My list also varied from being a magazine writer (used to pretend with some girly friends we were making a magazine in my bedroom, I think my mate Kelli used to be the Editor but she wanted to name herself Adele!), to a barmaid and a vet. I'm sure most kids change their minds about occupation, i'm still very pessimistic about schools and the system of applying for GCSE's and Universities-how can anyone make that decision at such a young age and know what they want to do! This post has turned into a rant now; I just think that when applying for Uni, we should be able to write several personal statements instead of just one for different degree courses we wish to apply for.
And one I have just found which I think I should watch, perhaps for closure and to induce crying which I seem to fail at! Family series about a lady diagnosed with terminal cancer. Happy times!!
I also watch New girl for a bit of escapist comedy, most people over the country are watching. It's ok. Character development has been weak until last week and I still think it's missing a certain POW which most American comedy series' have. I'm hoping to be surprised still, though the stupidity of jess in her cute natural div way-i'm sure most girls can relate to this.
My Friday evening is going to be packed up! I can't wait to walk home from work, get rid of the work clothes and chuck on some sweats, tuck them into my socks and snuggle down to an afternoon of television. All for free on the genious Iplayer and 4OD.
Kapow! Things are goooood :)
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Myth of man pain
Studies suggest women feel more pain than men. HA! Any man complains now of feeling more pain, is a mince....
A bit harsh, but there are no excuses now!
A bit harsh, but there are no excuses now!
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Polyamory article
I can't comment yet, as my 'polyamory' lifestyle was very mixed and so up and down there is still a level I need to reach in order to begin an opinion.
Read this, and see what you think.
Read this, and see what you think.
Monday, 16 January 2012
I'm not surprised!!!...
British diet is lacking fruit and veg. No? Really?!
I'm not surprised at all! Most of the time I see people have a diet based on refined carbs, caffiene and fats (sugars).
There's an easy rule to go by if ever in doubt, for each meal have at least half of your plates worth as fruit/veg.
Simples.
I'm not surprised at all! Most of the time I see people have a diet based on refined carbs, caffiene and fats (sugars).
There's an easy rule to go by if ever in doubt, for each meal have at least half of your plates worth as fruit/veg.
Simples.
Friday, 13 January 2012
Sunday, 8 January 2012
'The human race is so puny'
sunday morning, fuzzy and headache from a bit too much wine...
But reading this, is nice.
But reading this, is nice.
"The human race is so puny compared to the universe that being disabled is not of much cosmic significance.'
My friend told me to just not think about it. To stop thinking.
That would be nice.
Thursday, 5 January 2012
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