Damn I thought it was a cross between a Qashqai and a Kangoomister munkey wrote:Alison01326 wrote:What's a quango? Keep meaning to look it up in the dictionary
quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisation
Thought everyone knew that!
AGM: Amendment To Rule 1.1 (1) (b)
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Re: AGM: Amendment To Rule 1.1 (1) (b)
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Re: AGM: Amendment To Rule 1.1 (1) (b)
You want to try working for one! I've never had to learn so many acronyms!Alison01326 wrote:Thanks. I don't think this is the first time you've helped me with my acronyms Obviously not my strong point
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Re: AGM: Amendment To Rule 1.1 (1) (b)
I seem to remember that was the original but it was then subtly changed to "National Government".quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisation
Thought everyone knew that!
Now it seems that either is acceptable despite meaning exactly the opposite of each other.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quango
Over the years the blighters have become adept at these subtle changes. Anyone remember the "Social Contract" which became the "Social Compact" (whatever a compact might be)?
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