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PostPosted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 17:12 
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I don't think it means that.


I was expecting yes or no....

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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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Tbf, it could mean that, who can tell?

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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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Tbf, it could mean that, who can tell?



All his emails are like that, you read it. Sit, read it again.Then guess

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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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After overhearing a conversation in the office recommending it and having a free evening, I went to the Oxford Playhouse last night to watch 'Pink Mist'. It wasn't quite what I expected, but I'm very glad I got to see it.

It's about three lads from Bristol who join the army and go to Afghanistan, taking in their background, their experiences of the war itself, and the aftermath back home. We're still trying to make sense of the last 15 years or so, and we're likely to see more plays, books, and films covering similar ground. In 'Pink Mist', the story is told in verse on a spartan set with dance and a lot of dub step as the narrators flit between home and war. As such, not something I'd normally go to see, and I was unaware of its approach when I booked. It's all the better because of it, and as a result is one of the most intense things I've seen on stage for a very, very long time. When the stage lights went down for the interval, there was an extremely heavy silence from the audience before a cathartic round of applause. I hadn't been planning on drinking last night but had to get a beer just to take the edge off what I'd just witnessed, knowing there was a second act. At particular moments I did get some dust in my eyes too.

The play is currently touring so if it comes your way I recommend going to see it.

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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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Ambiguous headline of the day:

The Oxford Times: 'Swanky bar says it has addressed zero hygiene rating issues


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Kern wrote:
Ambiguous headline of the day:

The Oxford Times: 'Swanky bar says it has addressed zero hygiene rating issues


Dinner and a movie clearly not go od enough for that duck.

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Tbf, it could mean that, who can tell?



All his emails are like that, you read it. Sit, read it again.Then guess


He's obviously been on the Trump Advanced Communications Course.


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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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Kern wrote:
Ambiguous headline of the day:

The Oxford Times: 'Swanky bar says it has addressed zero hygiene rating issues


Dinner and a movie clearly not go od enough for that duck.


Or maybe the agency fixed it up with a goose.


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I made a quick link bookmark thing to version (5.)3.0 of Panopto for Mac the other day. Got a little tinge of excitement when I glanced at the menu bar and saw "Pan Mac 3.0" till I remembered what it actually was.


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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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Can someone please tell me why I am awake at this time please?

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Because you not asleep.

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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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In Milton Keynes to see the Oxford City Stars play away. The rink here is far more impressive and modern than Oxpens. They even have plastic screening rather than nets! This is just like switching from a youth hostel to a Travelodge.


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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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Birmingham, today. Lovely start to the week. A sales meeting where we talk about The Number and what we are going to do to make The Number better. As I am not bonused on The Number (not at all, in fact), it is all a bit immaterial to me. Hopefully, I'll be back so MrsA can attend the charity meeting. Still, I am sat by myself on the train, as my boss reserves a seat and I never do (for this reason), and I cannot be doing (northern phrase, MaliA, watch it) with the upbeat demeanour of one of my more high end account managers (the account, not the manager) this early. I have less than 50℅ charge on my phone, and the Kindle (reading Neuromancer again, so I can then get to Count Zero, then Overdrive) is running out. Monday, monday, monday.

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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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I was sniggering away at the 'Bugle' on the train this morning and the lady in the seat in front of me kept on turning round and giving me black looks. Forgive me for being merry on a Monday.


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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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I was sniggering away at the 'Bugle' on the train this morning and the lady in the seat in front of me kept on turning round and giving me black looks. Forgive me for being merry on a Monday.


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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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How do I start a letter to a committee? Dear Sir or Madam doesn't seem right. To whom it may concern?

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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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How do I start a letter to a committee? Dear Sir or Madam doesn't seem right. To whom it may concern?

Do you know the name of the chair?

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How do I start a letter to a committee? Dear Sir or Madam doesn't seem right. To whom it may concern?

Do you know the name of the chair?

No, it might be different every time. I'm submitting my ethical clearance form for my final project. I'm just not sure how I aught to start the email.

thanks Myp :)

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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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I went with 'Dear Members of the Committee' :D

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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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Bit late but "Dear Sirs" is preferred.


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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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I went with 'Dear Members of the Committee' :D

Go bold, go with "Dear Arseholes,"


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Bit late but "Dear Sirs" is preferred.

The internet told me this is no longer accepted as it is sexist. :shrug:

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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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Goddess Jasmine wrote:
Satsuma wrote:
Bit late but "Dear Sirs" is preferred.

The internet told me this is no longer accepted as it is sexist. :shrug:


Yeah, the internet also likes The Shawshank Redemption. So ignore that.

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MaliA wrote:
Goddess Jasmine wrote:
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Bit late but "Dear Sirs" is preferred.

The internet told me this is no longer accepted as it is sexist. :shrug:


Yeah, the internet also likes The Shawshank Redemption. So ignore that.

A terrible musical.

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Suck a dick, Dave.

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MrChris wrote:
MaliA wrote:
Goddess Jasmine wrote:
Satsuma wrote:
Bit late but "Dear Sirs" is preferred.

The internet told me this is no longer accepted as it is sexist. :shrug:


Yeah, the internet also likes The Shawshank Redemption. So ignore that.

A terrible musical.


Unlike The Blues Brothers.


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 Post subject: Re: Bits and Bobs 48
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It's missing a cardigan.

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Nope.

[edit] There it is! Good work. She's a bit starey, though.

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I've just had part of my appraisal at work... One of the questions said "State your understanding of your current role and main duties"

So, I did. I said "I understand my current role and main duties"

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Linguistically I might side with them on that one

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Then you are also wrong. Anyway, I laughed it off and went with my usual "I don't really care" attitude and everything is fine!

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/3 ... ad-t-shirt

Take a good hard look at yourself, Ian Lucraft, Primark Customer.

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I might be wrong but the original story was reported in The Daily Star with the most hilarious "quotations" throughout.


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http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/39051079/backlash-after-primark-pulls-fantastically-offensive-walking-dead-t-shirt

Take a good hard look at yourself, Ian Lucraft, Primark Customer.

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Found it: http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/primark-p ... -1-8400872

I honestly thought it was one of those fake news stories I'm hearing so much about.


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