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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Nov 7, 2023 13:29:57 GMT
Their result didn't create many waves, though. It did create a potential difference, but there was just too much resistance. |
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Post by East Anglian Lefty on Nov 7, 2023 13:33:34 GMT
There's no need to keep amping them up.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2023 13:33:55 GMT
My mother just got the letter about the recall petition and is signing it tomorrow.
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Post by Crimson King on Nov 7, 2023 14:02:24 GMT
Their result didn't create many waves, though. Watt are you implying? |
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Post by Crimson King on Nov 7, 2023 14:02:52 GMT
Their result didn't create many waves, though. Watt are you implying? I’ll get me coat and go Ohm |
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Post by greenchristian on Nov 7, 2023 16:31:08 GMT
Part of IQ is understanding sarcasm... Surely sarcasm comes under emotional intelligence, rather than under the kind of abstract pattern-spotting ability that IQ tests measure. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2023 16:32:57 GMT
Part of IQ is understanding sarcasm... Surely sarcasm comes under emotional intelligence, rather than under the kind of abstract pattern-spotting ability that IQ tests measure. I think IQ tests are a gimmick but then again, I didn't take the 11+ or anything like that. I do teach people how to pass it though, ironically enough. |
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Post by J.G.Harston on Nov 7, 2023 21:59:08 GMT
Surely sarcasm comes under emotional intelligence, rather than under the kind of abstract pattern-spotting ability that IQ tests measure. I think IQ tests are a gimmick but then again, I didn't take the 11+ or anything like that. I do teach people how to pass it though, ironically enough. IQ tests measure how well you can do an IQ test. Arguably, also, having a degree shows how well you can do a degree examination. |
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Post by greenchristian on Nov 7, 2023 23:19:23 GMT
I think IQ tests are a gimmick but then again, I didn't take the 11+ or anything like that. I do teach people how to pass it though, ironically enough. IQ tests measure how well you can do an IQ test. Arguably, also, having a degree shows how well you can do a degree examination. That's not entirely true. IQ tests do measure a certain kind of pattern-spotting ability. |
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Post by J.G.Harston on Nov 8, 2023 0:23:45 GMT
IQ tests measure how well you can do an IQ test. Arguably, also, having a degree shows how well you can do a degree examination. That's not entirely true. IQ tests do measure a certain kind of pattern-spotting ability. ...which are one of the tests that IQ tests use. And how much does pattern-spotting relate to IQ, and how much does it relate to ability to sucessfully thrive within one's environment?
I did one in about 1984, and another in about 1988, and the same sorts of tests keep cropping up in job applications. I tend to be good at the tests because they're the sort of methodical application-of-rules problem solving that I'm good at.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2023 9:11:19 GMT
That's not entirely true. IQ tests do measure a certain kind of pattern-spotting ability. I did one in about 1984, and another in about 1988, and the same sorts of tests keep cropping up in job applications.
Don't remind me. This is why I'm still self-employed four years after graduating! |
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Post by maxque on Nov 8, 2023 23:42:28 GMT
I think IQ tests are a gimmick but then again, I didn't take the 11+ or anything like that. I do teach people how to pass it though, ironically enough. IQ tests measure how well you can do an IQ test. Arguably, also, having a degree shows how well you can do a degree examination. I was tutoring a accounting student in my student days (because her midterm marks were borderline between pass and fail) and it became clear to me that she knew the content of the course and how to use it and needed tutoring on writing exams instead. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2023 11:53:28 GMT
Labour will throw the Kitchen sink at this seat:
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Post by The Bishop on Nov 11, 2023 12:27:36 GMT
Labour candidate in 2019 for South Northamptonshire, where she is originally from (though she has been a Newham councillor in recent years)
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Post by andrewp on Nov 26, 2023 12:18:33 GMT
There is a story in the Sunday Tines today that alleges that Peter Bone offered to resign before the recall petition if it could be ‘arranged’ for his partner Helen Harrison, who has been on the shortlist for other seats, to be selected as the candidate for the by election. The Conservative Party declined his kind offer.
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Post by greatkingrat on Nov 26, 2023 12:21:24 GMT
There is a story in the Sunday Tines today that alleges that Peter Bone offered to resign before the recall petition if it could be ‘arranged’ for his partner Helen Harrison, who has been on the shortlist for other seats, to be selected as the candidate for the by election. The Conservative Party declined his kind offer. They should select the famous Mrs Bone instead. |
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Post by edgbaston on Nov 26, 2023 12:24:14 GMT
Labour candidate in 2019 for South Northamptonshire, where she is originally from (though she has been a Newham councillor in recent years) And the trite ‘parachuted London Labour Cllr’ comments have already begun, heaven forbid any young person be forced to move for work or university from their home area. |
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Post by edgbaston on Nov 26, 2023 12:26:43 GMT
There is a story in the Sunday Tines today that alleges that Peter Bone offered to resign before the recall petition if it could be ‘arranged’ for his partner Helen Harrison, who has been on the shortlist for other seats, to be selected as the candidate for the by election. The Conservative Party declined his kind offer. I suppose given everything he has put her through this is something of an act of kindness (though one he of course stands to benefit from) |
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Post by greenhert on Nov 26, 2023 16:26:46 GMT
Labour candidate in 2019 for South Northamptonshire, where she is originally from (though she has been a Newham councillor in recent years) And the trite ‘parachuted London Labour Cllr’ comments have already begun, heaven forbid any young person be forced to move for work or university from their home area. Most people do not want to work in London at all-the cost of living is high, public transport delays are frequent, and crime rates are high especially in Central London. The "Londoncentricness" of Britain, economically and socially needs to stop especially since Greater Manchester, Birmingham et al. have just as much to offer potentially, especially in the WFH/hybrid working era we are in. |
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Post by ricmk on Nov 26, 2023 16:53:26 GMT
What really caught my eye in that Sunday Times story is that Peter Bone is planning to stand as an independent if the recall petition succeeds.
That will be good news for Wellingborough popcorn salesmen, psephologists who want to get some data on how much of a personal vote really is personal - and champagne time for Wellingborough Labour party, who not only get a split opposition, but they then get to make the by-election all about Bone's misbehaviour.
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