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Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories Yesterday, 12:33 PM
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LOL I see you are not a resident of Finland. ...

LOL I see you are not a resident of Finland. So, if you wait for the snow to fall on the ground, how do you get your car to the garage without breaking the law? (OK, so police will generally trun...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories Yesterday, 12:31 PM
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Posted By Vixen
My best subject at school was languages. After...

My best subject at school was languages. After the first year, having come top in most subjects, in the second year I was placed in the top academic stream, which meant giving up Music and Art, both...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories Yesterday, 12:24 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Not mutually exclusive. One person can belong to...

Not mutually exclusive. One person can belong to more than one professional body. Each body has its own professional charter.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories Yesterday, 12:21 PM
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Posted By Vixen
https://www.traficom.fi/en/transport/road/winter-t...

https://www.traficom.fi/en/transport/road/winter-tyres
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories Yesterday, 12:19 PM
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Posted By Vixen
There is a drop down arrow for 'archives'.

There is a drop down arrow for 'archives'.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories Yesterday, 12:17 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Jenny has now transitioned into...Jeremy. I...

Jenny has now transitioned into...Jeremy. I always take the view it is more cock up than conspiracy, as Jeremy wouldn't be the first to over-précis something.

When the report comes out I hope...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories Yesterday, 04:06 AM
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Posted By Vixen
Your wishful thinking doesn't make it so.

Your wishful thinking doesn't make it so.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories Yesterday, 04:05 AM
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Posted By Vixen
On the Google 'news' search pages for October...

On the Google 'news' search pages for October last year. I went through about five of them and so many were simply a repeat of what some news agency had syndicated, I realized, as Shirley Conran...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts Yesterday, 04:01 AM
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Posted By Vixen
I recently went to an art exhibition which was an...

I recently went to an art exhibition which was an arty photographic display of the Finnish forest. I was chuckling at the idea of Finns going to see a display of trees and more trees when we are...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics Yesterday, 03:52 AM
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Posted By Vixen
Funniest news story of the day is brought to you...

Funniest news story of the day is brought to you from the DAILY EXPRESS...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 06:59 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Twas the first site I came across which explained...

Twas the first site I came across which explained to a beginner what basic core skills they need for an 'accounting' course. Professional accountancy goes way beyond 'arithmetic'.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 05:57 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Wikipedia here:...

Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Classification_of_Education
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 05:55 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Open up a thread on sexual politics if you think...

Open up a thread on sexual politics if you think this is a thing.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 05:26 PM
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Posted By Vixen
This is the third, fourth or even fifth time you...

This is the third, fourth or even fifth time you have made this strange snide comment.


Citation please of how you work this out.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 05:15 PM
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Posted By Vixen
According to Regenesys Business School...

According to Regenesys Business School...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 05:08 PM
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Posted By Vixen
'Fraid not. There are thirty pages of archives.

'Fraid not. There are thirty pages of archives.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 05:06 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Now you know why he didn't give his name. ;)

Now you know why he didn't give his name. ;)
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 05:05 PM
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Posted By Vixen
A later inserted sentence means everything. ...

A later inserted sentence means everything. Nuance. Nuuuu-ance.

If "some of which were unintentionally slightly ambiguous", then Jenny of Communications should be sacked for putting a spin on...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 16th March 2024, 10:28 AM
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Posted By Vixen
This seems to hark back to the nazi notions of...

This seems to hark back to the nazi notions of 'blood and soil', which is a shame because people can feel passion for their land without being racist about it. I have literally kissed the ground...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 09:44 AM
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Posted By Vixen
Luton Airport Car Park Fire: How the cause of the...

Luton Airport Car Park Fire: How the cause of the fire has changed

To recap and sum up:

1. Andrew Hopkinson, Chief of Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service is quoted by ITV news as saying on 11...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 06:43 AM
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Posted By Vixen
The policy for the college of policing is likely...

The policy for the college of policing is likely very similar to other equivalent bodies such as the Fire Brigade. It clearly sets out who is authorized to speak to the press. When it says the...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 06:36 AM
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Posted By Vixen
I'll see if I can find it.

I'll see if I can find it.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 06:35 AM
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Posted By Vixen
Sorry to hear that. However, it doesn't mean you...

Sorry to hear that. However, it doesn't mean you are qualified to speak for someone else.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 06:33 AM
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Posted By Vixen
This is what happens when you weigh into a...

This is what happens when you weigh into a conversation half way through.

If you had taken time to follow its course, you would be aware it was a direct response to a direct question.

PERSON...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 06:29 AM
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Posted By Vixen
The Estonia and the Luton Airport Fire are...

The Estonia and the Luton Airport Fire are current news topics. People do not need special engineering qualifications to have an opinion or to discuss the issues.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 08:14 PM
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Posted By Vixen
duplicated

duplicated
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 08:13 PM
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Posted By Vixen
All I have done is to politely ask someone to not...

All I have done is to politely ask someone to not use ableist language and I explained why. You are free to carry on.

Are you his spokesperson? You should speak for yourself and not for other...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 08:10 PM
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Posted By Vixen
I have never claimed to be a physicist. ...

I have never claimed to be a physicist.



It was not unrelated. I got exemptions because of the management, leadership and statistics elements of the psychology.




Nope, I have been...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 07:53 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Feel free to insult me to your heart's content. ...

Feel free to insult me to your heart's content. Have at it!
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 07:51 PM
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Posted By Vixen
They apply as an international guide of...

They apply as an international guide of educational standards.

If it makes you feel better, imagine me as an airhead 'clerk' (as I have now been called).
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 07:44 PM
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Posted By Vixen
I sincerely hope that nobody you know with a...

I sincerely hope that nobody you know with a serious disability is aware of your lighthearted attitude to affliction.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 07:37 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Oh, it is applied to me is it, when I am...

Oh, it is applied to me is it, when I am perfectly healthy. How disgusting to apply the term 'unsound mind' as a cheapo jibe.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 07:33 PM
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Posted By Vixen
It's a level 7. ...

It's a level 7. https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 07:25 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Pathetic.

Pathetic.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 07:23 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Let me put it this way. If I trip on the stair...

Let me put it this way. If I trip on the stair and you call me a 'spastic', is that acceptable? Likewise, you should be conscious that just because you are able-bodied, doesn't mean you can assume...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 07:19 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Why use the term 'unsound mind' then except to be...

Why use the term 'unsound mind' then except to be offensive?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 07:17 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Internationally recognised here...

Internationally recognised here https://www.enic-naric.net/page-qualifications-frameworks-level-qualifications
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 06:55 PM
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Posted By Vixen
All of this is 100% irrelevant and I stand by my...

All of this is 100% irrelevant and I stand by my claim that firefighters are not allowed to talk to the press. In fact, I'll state it again, all employees are governed by the implicit principle of...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 06:51 PM
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Posted By Vixen
It is not appropriate to use 'unsound mind' as a...

It is not appropriate to use 'unsound mind' as a cheap jibe.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 06:11 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Actually, my professional qualifications are...

Actually, my professional qualifications are considered superior to a masters, according to the webpages. Sorry if that upsets you. Simply stating a fact.

But I agree comparing an academic to...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 06:05 PM
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Posted By Vixen
You missed the recent announcement.

You missed the recent announcement.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 06:04 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Stop twisting my words. In future please quote...

Stop twisting my words. In future please quote me accurately and in context.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 06:02 PM
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Posted By Vixen
I am quoting the official situation. Not asking...

I am quoting the official situation. Not asking whether you like it.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 06:00 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Are we back to ableist language again? I have...

Are we back to ableist language again? I have close relatives who did suffer from illnesses such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and one a Brain Tumour and they are no lesser a person than you.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 04:39 PM
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Posted By Vixen
I totally agree with you but JayUtah thinks it is...

I totally agree with you but JayUtah thinks it is desperately important.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 04:38 PM
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Posted By Vixen
No, you asked me for an example of when it could...

No, you asked me for an example of when it could apply,
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 04:37 PM
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Posted By Vixen
Oh dear.

Oh dear.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 04:19 PM
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Posted By Vixen
I have the official educational equivalent of two...

I have the official educational equivalent of two masters degrees.

End of.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 04:17 PM
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Posted By Vixen
It is when it is within near reach of a major...

It is when it is within near reach of a major motorway and within a very short distance to the airport security, lounge, gates and runways, as Luton is.

If you believe that it is not true that...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 04:08 PM
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Posted By Vixen
From the Oxford dictionary:

From the Oxford dictionary:
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