(15 Jul 2014, 12:42 pm)AdamY wrote Just had my graduation ceremony at Northumbria University this morning.

It's the second time I've graduated as a student and, on the whole, the affair was just as boring as the previous occasion. With approx 540 students to get through in around two hours it can also seem rather impersonal - the fact that was held in the main sports hall at Sport Central (Newcastle University's, for example, is held in The Kings Hall) doesn't really add to the event in my opinion.

My own personal observations and complaints aside, getting through university and graduating is an achievement and it's one that I'm happy about.

Well done Mr Y!

Very well done!

(15 Jul 2014, 12:42 pm)AdamY wrote Just had my graduation ceremony at Northumbria University this morning.

It's the second time I've graduated as a student and, on the whole, the affair was just as boring as the previous occasion. With approx 540 students to get through in around two hours it can also seem rather impersonal - the fact that was held in the main sports hall at Sport Central (Newcastle University's, for example, is held in The Kings Hall) doesn't really add to the event in my opinion.

My own personal observations and complaints aside, getting through university and graduating is an achievement and it's one that I'm happy about.

Well done mate, I'm chuffed for you

Thanks all.

Now the big question I have to ask myself is whether I should blow around £15,000 on doing a PhD?

(15 Jul 2014, 8:38 pm)AdamY wrote Thanks all.

Now the big question I have to ask myself is whether I should blow around £15,000 on doing a PhD?

Dr Y I presume?

If it was me, I would ask the following questions:
Will it help me find employment?
Will I get my money back? i.e the PhD will enhance my salary by £15k over a period of time?

If you enjoy the subject and aren't bothered about the money,go for it.

(15 Jul 2014, 8:51 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Dr Y I presume?

If it was me, I would ask the following questions:
Will it help me find employment?
Will I get my money back? i.e the PhD will enhance my salary by £15k over a period of time?

If you enjoy the subject and aren't bothered about the money,go for it.

Answering those questions is easy.

1) I study Transport History so probably not!
2) I'm in my mid-30s so finding a job in 3-5 years time where I'll be able to enhance my salary by 15k looks unlikely.

However, I would love for everybody at work to call me Dr Young. In fact, I'll have to insist upon it - customers too!

(15 Jul 2014, 9:02 pm)AdamY wrote Answering those questions is easy.

1) I study Transport History so probably not!
2) I'm in my mid-30s so finding a job in 3-5 years time where I'll be able to enhance my salary by 15k looks unlikely.

However, I would love for everybody at work to call me Dr Young. In fact, I'll have to insist upon it - customers too!

Will Doc do

(16 Jul 2014, 9:55 am)marxistafozzski wrote Will Doc do

No.

Only Doctor or Your Eminence will suffice!

At 02:10 to 02:20 - "I can't believe you kiss your "Cock" at Night" - Go ahead tell me I am totally wrong

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VFgDYkTXUQ

Furthermore to the clip above, and how this post Originated - Peter Kay Song Lyrics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cylsLhQaPFw

(19 Jul 2014, 12:42 am)NEBCD Malarkey wrote At 02:10 to 02:20 - "I can't believe you kiss your "Cock" at Night" - Go ahead tell me I am totally wrong

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VFgDYkTXUQ

Furthermore to the clip above, and how this post Originated - Peter Kay Song Lyrics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cylsLhQaPFw

Pretty funny clip - haven't seen that before!

(19 Jul 2014, 12:42 am)NEBCD Malarkey wrote At 02:10 to 02:20 - "I can't believe you kiss your "Cock" at Night" - Go ahead tell me I am totally wrong

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VFgDYkTXUQ

Furthermore to the clip above, and how this post Originated - Peter Kay Song Lyrics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cylsLhQaPFw

Used to genuinely think they were the real lyrics.
It was the same with Sheryl Crow and this song.
http://youtu.be/lphB-z6AuL0

For years I thought "Bill or Billy was having a 'Mackerel Butty'", rather than "He's Bill or Billy or Mac or Buddy"

If Sheryl came calling, MrsConstantopolous would be on her way like.

(19 Jul 2014, 6:57 am)Dan wrote Pretty funny clip - haven't seen that before!

Ah he is great.
He usually does a similar act on most of his shows.
Saw him at the o2 a few years ago and it was well worth the money.

My student finance has being approved for my 2nd year.... Roll on 1st September!

(20 Jul 2014, 3:13 pm)Michael wrote My student finance has being approved for my 2nd year.... Roll on 1st September!

Good luck mate...When do you finish Uni mate???

(20 Jul 2014, 3:23 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Good luck mate...When do you finish Uni mate???

June/July next year, i have a option for a 3rd year, there are many pathways i can take but atm i have no idea

(20 Jul 2014, 3:36 pm)Michael wrote June/July next year, i have a option for a 3rd year, there are many pathways i can take but atm i have no idea

Whatever path you go down, good luck my friend

(20 Jul 2014, 3:41 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Whatever path you go down, good luck my friend

Thank's =D, now i'm trying to find out when i go back, like normal, no letters or anything has being sent out! haha

Catching a shifty looking couple smoking what appeared to be crack while walking down a back lane in Middlesbrough.

The male quickly hid the makeshift pipe upon my arrival. I chuckled as I walked past!

Got an email of CrossStinky as part of a giveaway - entered and won a £25 voucher.

It will do me!

edit: Used a different email address and ended up with a voucher for a free hot drink! Just need a peg and away I go!

(24 May 2014, 1:19 pm)Marcus wrote The rumor that a McDonalds is meant to be going in where the Arcade is at the bottom of Chester (next to B&Ms)

You must have been disappointed when the Costa Coffee signs appeared yesterday.

(24 Jul 2014, 4:16 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote You must have been disappointed when the Costa Coffee signs appeared yesterday.

Ah - just noticed it today, like

Had a Costa while I was in Germany, but me being able to speak the fabulous German that I can , I ended up ordering a strong black coffee. Took one sip and nearly threw up......

Filling my boots with Metro newspapers today cos of the voucher for a free bacon sandwich at Subway.
The vouchers are valid until Sunday, so made the most of it

The CrossStinky voucher was delivered today too.

Just checked fb and there was an update from Transport for Wearside!

First one in donkeys!

The people behind it must have read the comment on here the other day!

#PowerofNEB
#hashtagsonNEB

This is awful but I found it hilarious

(26 Jul 2014, 7:31 pm)Jimmi wrote This is awful but I found it hilarious

That's quality haha. Geordie Racer theme getting a run out!

Anyone remember that by the way? Was one of those primary school educational shows the Beeb used to run, and had Kevin Whately in it. Would have been early 90s when we watched it!

(26 Jul 2014, 7:36 pm)aureolin wrote That's quality haha. Geordie Racer theme getting a run out!

Anyone remember that by the way? Was one of those primary school educational shows the Beeb used to run, and had Kevin Whately in it. Would have been early 90s when we watched it!

Yeah, I watched Geordie Racer when I was in school.

Seeing the Red Arrows today at the Sunderland Airshow. Absolutely magnificent, as well as all of the other aircraft that took part.

The taste of Burger King
Seems nicer than the UK too.

(28 Jul 2014, 12:23 pm)Tom wrote The taste of Burger King
Seems nicer than the UK too.

Must be due to the lack of horse meat .

(28 Jul 2014, 12:38 pm)Simmy wrote Must be due to the lack of horse meat .

Could well be haha

This article.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dom...boy-133854