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| Author: | KovacsC [ Wed Feb 15, 2017 17:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
TheVision wrote: I don't think it means that. I was expecting yes or no.... |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Wed Feb 15, 2017 18:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Tbf, it could mean that, who can tell? |
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| Author: | NervousPete [ Wed Feb 15, 2017 18:49 ] |
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Happy birthday Kern! May your birthday hardtack be free of weevils. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Wed Feb 15, 2017 18:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Bobbyaro wrote: 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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| Author: | Kern [ Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
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. Guardian review of the original production. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Fri Feb 17, 2017 12:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Ambiguous headline of the day: The Oxford Times: 'Swanky bar says it has addressed zero hygiene rating issues |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Fri Feb 17, 2017 12:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
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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| Author: | Warhead [ Fri Feb 17, 2017 13:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
KovacsC wrote: Bobbyaro wrote: 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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| Author: | Warhead [ Fri Feb 17, 2017 13:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
MaliA wrote: 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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| Author: | JBR [ Fri Feb 17, 2017 15:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
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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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Fri Feb 17, 2017 15:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Can somebody attend my stats lectures and do my exam please? /Clueless |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Fri Feb 17, 2017 16:04 ] |
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Tag me in, coach! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Fri Feb 17, 2017 19:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
In London for a Josh Ritter gig. Been six or seven years since I last saw him live. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Fri Feb 17, 2017 21:53 ] |
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Julia B was on IoM |
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| Author: | Malc [ Sat Feb 18, 2017 4:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Can someone please tell me why I am awake at this time please? |
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| Author: | Mr Dave [ Sat Feb 18, 2017 7:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Malc wrote: Can someone please tell me why I am awake at this time please? Because you not asleep. Alternatively: Because of the day I can go to the gym and get back to you on the next day or so to make it a bit more than a few days ago and I have been looking for a new job in the future and the future of the day I can go to the gym. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sun Feb 19, 2017 19:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
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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| Author: | MaliA [ Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
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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| Author: | Kern [ Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
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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| Author: | MaliA [ Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Kern wrote: 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. Turn to your invisible companion and say "See? I told you she wasn't deaf". |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Tue Feb 21, 2017 19:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
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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| Author: | myp [ Tue Feb 21, 2017 19:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Goddess Jasmine wrote: 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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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Tue Feb 21, 2017 20:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Lonewolves wrote: Goddess Jasmine wrote: 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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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Tue Feb 21, 2017 20:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
I went with 'Dear Members of the Committee' 
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Feb 21, 2017 20:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
"Dear Righteous Babes and Bodacious Hunks" |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Tue Feb 21, 2017 20:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
"Miss Crinkle, take a letter. Gentlemen. Question mark.." |
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| Author: | Satsuma [ Tue Feb 21, 2017 20:48 ] |
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Bit late but "Dear Sirs" is preferred. |
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| Author: | Mr Dave [ Tue Feb 21, 2017 20:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Goddess Jasmine wrote: I went with 'Dear Members of the Committee' Go bold, go with "Dear Arseholes," |
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| Author: | Mr Dave [ Tue Feb 21, 2017 20:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Or failing that, "Darling Facist Bully-boy" |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Tue Feb 21, 2017 21:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Satsuma wrote: Bit late but "Dear Sirs" is preferred. The internet told me this is no longer accepted as it is sexist. 
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| Author: | MaliA [ Tue Feb 21, 2017 21:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
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. Yeah, the internet also likes The Shawshank Redemption. So ignore that. |
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| Author: | MrChris [ Tue Feb 21, 2017 23:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
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. Yeah, the internet also likes The Shawshank Redemption. So ignore that. A terrible musical. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 0:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Darling Fascist Bully Boy. |
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| Author: | myp [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Mr Dave wrote: Or failing that, "Darling Facist Bully-boy" What's wrong with faces? Bigot |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Suck a dick, Dave. |
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| Author: | Mr Dave [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Grim... wrote: Suck a dick, Dave. Tht would be a wholely inappropriate greeting for Jazzy to use. |
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| Author: | Pundabaya [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 2:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
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. Yeah, the internet also likes The Shawshank Redemption. So ignore that. A terrible musical. Unlike The Blues Brothers. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 2:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Yaaaaaaassssssssssssss. This is my living room |
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| Author: | MrChris [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:19 ] |
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It's missing a cardigan. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:44 ] |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Nope. [edit] There it is! Good work. She's a bit starey, though. |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:57 ] |
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Bravo, Zardoz |
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| Author: | TheVision [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 13:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
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" Apparently they wanted me to list my main duties. They should have said. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 13:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Linguistically I might side with them on that one |
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| Author: | TheVision [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 14:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
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! I do the job, get paid... Everyone's happy. |
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| Author: | MrChris [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 15:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
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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| Author: | Satsuma [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 15:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
I might be wrong but the original story was reported in The Daily Star with the most hilarious "quotations" throughout. |
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| Author: | myp [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 15:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
MrChris wrote: 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. For shopping at Primark, yeah. |
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| Author: | Satsuma [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 15:49 ] |
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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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| Author: | Kern [ Thu Feb 23, 2017 9:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
I timed my walk to the railway station to coincide with the heaviest blasts of rain and hail. All cleared up by the time I got to work, but I'm now rather soggy. |
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