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Topic: Retro-naming Modern Organizations (Read 1040 times)
Dr Neko
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Re: Retro-naming Modern Organizations
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Reply #25 on:
November 24, 2010, 11:59:52 pm »
We erm less enlightened Yanks had during the Victorian era what was known as the "Bureau of Indian Affairs" that was under the auspice of the "United States Department of the Interior".
Not nearly as catchy as some of the names you gents have tossed about.
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wavewatcher
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We do the impossible, and that makes us mighty
Re: Retro-naming Modern Organizations
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November 28, 2010, 11:36:55 pm »
oh, and given the routes they take, I'd propose Cross-country rail be renamed the London Midland and Scottish Railway (company)
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