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[astanaKZ]

http://tumblr.thefjp.org/post/35646316360/omnishambles-oed

The Oxford English Dictionary�s 2012 word of the year is �omnishambles�.

Although omnishambles is still most commonly used in political contexts, usage has evolved rapidly in other contexts to describe any debacle or poorly managed situation. Omnishambles, derived from omni- (�all�) and shambles (�a state of total disorder�), has given rise to its own derivative, omnishambolic, indicating that potentially this is a word with staying power.

[Dedicated]

So are you saying/implying that "omnishambles" applies to Nazarbayev University in Astana?

[ComradeBL]

A quick update on the TIN issue from 31 Dec '11-1 Jan '12 as previously discussed:

The change went into effect on '12-'13. Even with a year advance warning, working for the government, paying a good 10,000 KZT out-of-pocket for their F' up, & other random associated BS, they still managed to F' it up. I had no access to cash upon arrival and "paid" for the gypsie cab back home with every last piece of shrapnail in my travel wallet & a couple of bottles Jack Daniels intended as bribes for the very people who had F'ed up. In the end, I guess the outright horror & humiliation shown through their faces when they learned that their bribes had, literally, been pissed down the drain was worth it...

[scot47]

Astana will shortly be over-run by Glagow Celtic fans coming for the match due to be played there. Well, you might get two or three !

[Chancellor]