future_doc Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 The end game! Karma, I'm sure when you need to, you do what you have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 I've been nominated to give a speech to a board at the university about why our department deserves more space. I don't even care if we get more space, so why was I nominated? Just more work for me to do. Grr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Why not suggest to the nominating committee that they appoint a strong advocate instead of you, i.e., decline if politically feasible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnussey Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 cryostat clothes are interesting. You need a sweater to keep your upper body warm, but also shorts because the heat that comes out from the bottom of the machine. it must be a tough job for your hypothalamus to figure that one out. I actually got a little dizzy at one point and threatened to wear nothing but the lab coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Why not suggest to the nominating committee that they appoint a strong advocate instead of you, i.e., decline if politically feasible. I can't decline without looking bad. The department is small and there's only 10 of us (students), and apparently they all said that I have the best public speaking skills. Plus, I'm trying to figure out a way to get in on some of the new funds our department got (even though it doesn't really have to do with my research) so I need to be in the "good books". It's not really so bad, I just don't want the extra work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 I understand. And you have to do a credible job in advocating the positon for more space. Perhaps, indirectly, your good deed above and beyond the call of duty, may be blessed (eventually) with getting a piece of the additional funding of your department. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Welcome to the real, impersonal world where people feel they can do and say anything without consequences. (sort of like the forum without active mods and lots of spam) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Regardless, it appears that women these days are just too damn uptight and speak out far too often, looking like b******.Generalization, much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hking03 Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Regardless, it appears that women these days are just too damn uptight and speak out far too often, looking like b******. hmmm... that's a good thing to say........ (N) I had a really great response to this post, but decided I wouldn't want to risk speaking up or I'd look like a b****- and I'm a guy. I'm assuming you weren't trying to be sexist so your statement would obviously apply to guys who speak out too... Have a good one dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylamonkey Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 . Regardless, it appears that women these days are just too damn uptight and speak out far too often, looking like b******. I am debating whether to respond to this or not, but seriously? Think before you post. Not cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hking03 Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 I don't see guys speaking up a lot. They'll either be looking for a fight (with their words) or they are long gone before you can do or say anything. We have a different saying for each type. It is obviously easier for a guy to deal with another guy than it is to deal with a girl and I don't have to tell you that. It would be interesting to note whether or not guys do speak up a lot or if it's just not noticed or perceived in the same way... Perhaps it's more socially acceptable for a guy to say something about another person that they don't even know. I don't find it harder to deal with a girl when compared to a guy, in fact I think it can be easier to talk to a girl provided you do it in a calm civilized way. Ultimately, I would say that people in general can be approachable (and open to your opinion) provided it's done form a non-judgemental perspective. There are always going to be those people that don't care, but I think that's true of both sexes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylamonkey Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 I don't see guys speaking up a lot. They'll either be looking for a fight (with their words) or they are long gone before you can do or say anything. We have a different saying for each type. It is obviously easier for a guy to deal with another guy than it is to deal with a girl and I don't have to tell you that. Sigh. I sure hope you don't have to deal with any slightly overweight, b****y women as a physician. They might decide to speak up about their chest pain or somthin'. Then you'll have to prescribe them a placebo and hope they get out of your office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylamonkey Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Ok- I accept your apology and apologise for making a judgement on you as well. However... I urge you to not make judgements based on gender or appearance- it seems like you've done so here. Making those judgements is unnacceptable behaviour as well, in my opinion. There's still a lack of respect shown to women- I know at first glance it seems pretty equal, but it's not always. Especially for women who don't fit the societal standard of "woman" (eg. overweight). I need to stop because I'm on the world's slowest internet ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
master Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 What is the difference between a battery and a woman? A battery has a positive side. lol sorry i had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leap87 Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Sooo... awkward moment in class today, but in a way too cute. But then again, way too awkward and I hope, truly hope that no one noticed anything aside from the person I'm talking about and myself. I shouldn't have come home this weekend (Toronto). My place is still an utter mess and I can't find half of the things needed. It's been like this for now 2 months and I can't stand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Don't you just love the $$$ arguments that, for some reason, have to pop up every once in a while in this place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 See CBC site: http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/12/03/bc-traditional-chinese-medicine-lawsuit.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylamonkey Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Ugh. Can't sleep, woke at slightly before 5am (and I'm an hour ahead of my normal time zone!) Now, off to do 8hrs of organic chem labs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Poor you. Hang in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I've decided to be lazy and not go grocery shopping today. Due to the lack of food in the house, I'm eating ice cream for lunch. mmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Public health care advocates from across the country took their cause to the steps of the Alberta legislature on Saturday. Friends of Medicare, a provincial lobby group, organized the event in the wake of concerns the Tories are planning to further privatize the province's health-care system. Vancouver MP and federal Health Critic Ujjal Dosanjh said even though health care is a provincial responsibility, the country needs to keep an eye on what's happening in Alberta. "I'm worried about the larger implicit opening for privatization," he said. "Defending public health care in one province or in any province is defending public health care in the country, so it's not about Alberta — it could have been anywhere." Dosanjh said decisions made in Alberta could set a precedent for the rest of the country. "I'm very, very worried about the federal non-role in health care under this government and some province's desire to push for privatization," he said. "That's why I felt it was important for me to come and stand with those that defend health care." Former Tory MLA Raj Sherman and his lawyer were expected to make a statement at the rally. Sherman was suspended from the Tory caucus after he started speaking out about health care. He has also raised concerns that his former colleagues are carrying on a whisper campaign aimed at damaging his reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalltowngirl33 Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 So I volunteered with the Canadian Blood Services today. There were two autistic teenage girls who volunteered with me (14 and 15 years old) and they were amazing! We talked about movies and one literally knew the year each movie I listed was made (I listed about 20+ movies) and also knew the main cast of each movie! Some of the movies I listed were from the 1930s (like the original Snow White which was made in 1937). I was blown away. I later asked the same girl "I was born in 1988. How old am I?" And literally without a wink she replied "22." I am so fascinated with how the brain works... like these girls were very polite and friendly but, of course, exhibited signs of autism. And at the same time they possessed extraordinary abilities that would make anyone envious! It made me think... if everyone on this planet who is considered "normal" had their amazing memory and affinity for numbers as well, everyone who is considered "normal" at present would actually be considered mentally impaired in their world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfieMike Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 So I volunteered with the Canadian Blood Services today. There were two autistic teenage girls who volunteered with me (14 and 15 years old) and they were amazing! We talked about movies and one literally knew the year each movie I listed was made (I listed about 20+ movies) and also knew the main cast of each movie! Some of the movies I listed were from the 1930s (like the original Snow White which was made in 1937). I was blown away. I later asked the same girl "I was born in 1988. How old am I?" And literally without a wink she replied "22." I am so fascinated with how the brain works... like these girls were very polite and friendly but, of course, exhibited signs of autism. And at the same time they possessed extraordinary abilities that would make anyone envious! It made me think... if everyone on this planet who is considered "normal" had their amazing memory and affinity for numbers as well, everyone who is considered "normal" at present would actually be considered mentally impaired in their world. I'd be impressed with the movie part. Not so much with guessing your age. Being 2010 it's pretty quick to do the math, haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalltowngirl33 Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 I'd be impressed with the movie part. Not so much with guessing your age. Being 2010 it's pretty quick to do the math, haha Guess we just get impressed at different things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 Guess we just get impressed at different things The first thing that struck me with your question was I don't know how old you are - you could be 21 or 22 if born in 1988 (right?). That movie recall is pretty impressive - must be amazing at T.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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