Today's billie© award

Worst thing to happen to music: American Idol


billies© awarded to date:

1. Most active bdFC fan: Rich Keithers
2. Most disturbing TV program: Toddlers and Tiaras 
3. Best Blog website:  billyduncanfanclub.blogspot.ca/

Today's billie© award

Best blog website billyduncanfanclub.blogspot.ca/


billies© awarded to date:

1. Most active bdFC fan: Rich Keithers
2. Most disturbing TV program: Toddlers and Tiaras 

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Today's billie award ©

The billie for;

 Most disturbing TV program: Toddlers and Tiaras

billie awards© so far:

1. Most active bdFC fan: Rich Keithers

Get an Education

John Watson sent a note to billy, in response to a short concern billy had voiced earlier. It read as follows: 

"I. Know. I am. The. Same don't. Want to. Look back and see. This is. What I did for las (sic) part. Of. My life

If I knew what. To do as an alternative I would. Try it

You. Realize late that. In school. You were. Trained to gain skill to. Present yourself for.  Employment.  

We. Were not trained to think or create

Jonn

Sent from my iPhone"

 

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Funny you should bring this up John, I was just discussing this same topic with Sherlock today.

It is the age old argument between College and University educations, between practical and theoretical. Should educational institutions be charged with preparing individuals to take on a specific job and job skills or should they be developing in you the knowledge and understanding of how to learn. Any job whether you have been trained on the specifics or not, requires you to learn additional environmental aspects of it which are different no matter where you go, even seasoned professionals experience a learning curve when they take on a new job. This is not difficult for most individuals, when given the know-how and skills to learn. Adaptability and progression may be more difficult for someone only versed in the rules and practical aspects of a particular discipline. On the other hand an employer many not care if you fit in with the culture and methodologies they employ, initially anyway, and are just interested in having a particular task finished.

You can almost liken the two paths of educations to contract versus full-time employment, what should these institutions be training the masses for? Another thing to note is the graying of the traditional college/university educations lines, brought about by a realization that neither approach is ideal in today's North American (and perhaps elsewhere) work force. Colleges now offer more cerebral orientated courses and universities offer hands on opportunities, and both now seem to embrace the outside placement, internship and co-op options. So where does that leave the post secondary masses today when they choose to pursue further education? Well in all practicality it would appear more and more frequently, that if you want to advance and be considered for progressive employment opportunities in the future you will require that piece of paper and letters after your name. It appears employers are more interested in hiring putty that they can shape and continue to mold into objects that will undertake and continue to perform functions the way they desire, and have a stable of paper certified numbers that they can claim some kind of surrogate ownership of. They appear to be willing to sacrifice expediency at the price of appearances. Practical experience removed from the equation, I believe most individuals, given enough time and access to suitable resource, are able to complete an assigned job. This does not guarantee any particular level of quality or satisfaction, it only means that the employers immediate desire to have a task completed is addressed. A wise individual I know, once said to me years ago, and I paraphrase; "As much as employers say they want intelligent, full of new ideas, interacting, vocal, contributory, participating, new blood, employees to hire, this is not true. What they really want is malleable, brain or neuro-plasticity embracing shells, that they can bend and hammer into yes-men, that tow the line and don’t rock the boat" (Sorry for the over use of cliches, but I hope I made my point).   

bd

be seeing you

Introducing the billie awards ©

Starting today- billy will be awarding the billie on a somewhat regular basis.

Today’s inaugural award, the;

billie award © for: Most active bdFC fan: Rich Keithers

Support your local indie film market

Hey, I just met you - "Meat" and Greet

billy, freshly returned from a “Meat” and Greet in Buffalo, NY., where, and this is crazy, he was introduced to no less than five different people claiming to be SMOOCHY(aka smoochy). The only know photograph from the event that included billy and one of the individuals claiming to be SMOOCHY is below, picturing both dining on some fine fare from the event sponsor – “Willie's Fine and Succulent Gourmet Wieners and Sausages”. The enigmatic SMOOCHY left abruptly, after devouring a large New England Clam and farting.

The locating and interview of the real SMOOCHY may be the case billy and Sherlock have been waiting for. More information will be required.

Note to SMOOCHY, if you’re out there and wish to contact billy here’s my number down the left side, so call me maybe.

bd 

Sharing the bounty of the Universe and the love that is billy..

Greeting to billy’s ever loving fans and others (fans in the making). billy can feel the love of the fans, all around  him. Keep it up, express your love and joy in sharing on this site, broadcast it out into the universe, it will provide for you and return it ten fold. Share all you can with each other here, after all this is the official billy duncan Fan Club site, and it is here for you, my unyielding and magnificent partners in this journey, I can not express enough gratitude for the interest you show in my somewhat regular ramblings, and draw enormous strength from you every day.

All members should share their love thoughts; help spread the joy that is billy. Celebrate your billy Club membership daily.

billy always encourages a free exchange of information and opinions, he would hate to be forced to moderate comments being left, in fact if it ever came to this then billy would very quickly loose interest in maintaining this site and look to other avenues to encourage the fans to participate and engage in intercourse.

And for those of you interested in the EggZ phenomenon, billy has heard branches shaking in the grape vine that there is soon to be a new web site launched, and he will joyously post it here when he has more detailed information.

Be seeing you, bd

Ruled by the Man (J. Watson needs help)

Watson sent a note to a colleague (from his present employer) and received a somewhat expected all be it vehement response. The exchange is reproduced here with permission (Watson’s colleagues name has been changed for anonymity.

Watson forwarded this on in the hope that billy or Sherlock could possibly be able to lend some form of assistance; billy has reproduced it here to draw on the collective minds of the Fan Club members, in a somewhat desperate attempt to garner some other suggestions for a quick and satisfactory resolution to this ever increasing ubiquitous problem.

Here it is then:  

Hey Bobby

How are you? How is the [job] market out there now?
If you hear anything I desparately(sic) Need/Have to get out of here

thanks, J. Watson

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John,

Your plight sounds hauntingly familiar! I to am in dire need of something.

My current situation has the distinct honor of being the first and only job I have ever had, that will very soon send me into a downward spiraling state of depression. I am consumed with hatred, anger, and frustration at my current predicament. I am disgusted with the ultimate despair I feel at the absolute futility of this situation, and can see no viable solution.

I apologize for being the bearer of doom and gloom, but as I am sure you are aware; As far as the market is concerned – I believe it is non-existent!

My advice to you would be – stick it out as long as you can – I believe your tolerance in these matters is far greater than mine.

As always, if I hear of anything I will let you know (seriously though, don’t hold your breath).

Bobby

Mr. Anderson

Inside billy's head

A glimpse inside how billy's mind works. The following book gathers documents billy used in designing a solution to the variable kit size problem. The solution selects the best combination of different kit sizes for a given quantity.

billy has also made this valuable document available as a Pocket Mod (#2 in a series). Now you will be able to conveniently carry this elegant mathematical solution with you wherever you go. If you would like to download it, visit the link below (use FILE/DOWNLOAD). Pocket mods description and folding directions can be found in the bdFC Charter post made earlier.(link). Carry it with you always as a valuable reference.
Pocket Mod download.

Linked here: http://snack.to/fz9qb83c
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A new Doctor Who!

CREEPY - Zombie Apocalypse (post on behalf of J.Watson)

Before Dr. Watson can join billy and Sherlock in their new enterprise he has to resign his current position. Now it probably goes without saying that billy can not identify the actual name of John’s employer here, but suffice to say it is a workplace like most work places, a cubicle farm that has become the ubiquitous scenery of the 21 century employment scene. John it would appear works in the creepiest place on earth. He sits in one of the smallest and most forwardly positioned cells of a group, meaning there is constantly someone situated behind him. The work stations are oriented so that in a normal working position his back faces the common access area, where not only people that belong in his cell block come and go, potentially anyone in the building can move freely behind him at any time. Normally his back faces this well trodden path (yes trodden, check out the ingrained dirt) by no more than six feet. Even creepier, no one moves with the same agility. He can hear some people coming from miles away as they tromp up and down (a distraction in its own rite), others move so silently, as if attempting to glide over rice paper without so much as a whisper. This environment breeds a mixture of justifiable paranoia and constant distraction, or anticipation thereof. John can’t wait to join billy and Sherlock. billy asks, rhetorically: {a beat}  Is this not CREEPY?

Introducing the billy font

Sherlock Holmes and billy

    billy would like to let all the fan club members know, he has started out on a new business venture, he has become a private consulting detective. A chance encounter with a Mr. Sherlock Holmes at one of the fan club meetings (a special meeting held at New Scotland Yard in London, hosted by Mr. Lastrade) has set billy down this path. After numerous conversations with Sherlock it was agreed that they should combine their limited resources and found this new venture. Sherlock admitted he used to be involved in a like venture a few years ago but had retired and was missing the action. For a few years now he had been looking to get back in the game and was just waiting for the right opportunity and partner to present themselves. His fascination and attraction to the bdFC and the man himself seemed to be the ticket, and felt very natural for him. It would be quite the adventure, Sherlock admitted to billy in one of their earlier meetings. The foundation would probably have come sooner but Sherlock had some urgent business to take care of in Switzerland. Upon returning he contacted billy and seemed more than ready to get things underway. They have not yet managed to establish or find premises for the new office, although they are looking at a very attractive office suite with connected apartments at a location downtown. Sherlock had shown billy his accommodations at Baker Street in London and was hoping for something similar. billy has been kind enough to provide a few pictures (seen below) of the time when he and Sherlock first visited the premises. 

Their office address has not been established just yet and if anyone wishes to consult with the team on any matter best to do it via the fan club email or leave a voice mail message, for now. billy and Sherlock have guaranteed that they will respond immediately to any inquiries even without the establishment of proper or more permanent dwellings. Anyone wishing to engage b and S to take a look at their case is urged to contact either partner through the available channels. All inquiries will receive a hand written response signed by both billy and Sherlock. They vow to keep all dealings with clients in the strictest confidence and in most cases have no intention of charging any fees over and above reasonable amount to cover expenses. An acquaintance of Sherlock’s will look after financial matters (more on this individual later). They have made it clear that, even though they will initially review all cases presented to them, they will only investigate the most challenging and singularly unique cases that come their way.

billy also reports that Sherlock seems to get about accompanied by a nice companion, a John Watson, not sure what their relationship is yet, but he seems very friendly. It brings to mind another acquaintance of billy’s, the Doctor, he traveled around with some fine companions too. John seems to tag along wherever Sherlock goes; he also seems to be in the habit of taking copious notes all the time. He has a certain inquisitive and disciplined nature about him, rather like someone who may have served time with the police. 

Update: A landlord, a strange looking man with a twisted lip, has informed billy and Sherlock that an apartment at 221D may be available, the current resident of the adjoining apartment at 221B has unfortunately renewed his lease.

New membership cards were emailed today!

The new bdFC membership cards were emailed out to all active members today. If you did not receive your card, contact the head office. Here is a sample:

Front view Membership card sample

Ah the Veggie Haggis

http://www.notdelia.co.uk/a-delicious-vegetarian-haggis/