CMA

[Anne Troy]

Okay, everybody.

No serious posters need respond.

What does the CMA behind kpuls' name mean?
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2 minutes later:

Let's make this more interesting. Best answer, as voted by ME ONLY wins a VBAX coffee mug with their name on it.

[xCav8r]

Certifiably Masochistic Alligator (think avatar)

[MWE]

Certifiably Masochistic Alligator (think avatar)
no, that's not it ...

CMA means that he is a member of that famous French IT organization, "Coders Miserables Assn"

[xCav8r]

In my defense, I was only kidding. Honestly though, it really means Canadian Mountie All-American (emphasis on USA). I'm not sure where you're getting this "Coders Miserables Assassin" business. I mean seriously, get off the Hugo-projection wagon. :cuckoo:

[MWE]

In my defense, I was only kidding. Honestly though, it really means Canadian Mountie All-American (emphasis on USA). I'm not sure where you're getting this "Coders Miserables Assassin" business. I mean seriously, get off the Hugo-projection wagon. :cuckoo:
Now you are the one who assumed the Assn mean assassin (which I believe is arabic, not French). Also, I think you mean Yugo protection wagon:devil:

[xCav8r]

Listen here, mweee,

Just because you've you think you've found some clever way of disguising your real name, which anyone with a brain knows stands for "I'm weak", that doesn't mean that you can provoke me into politically incorrect jabs at your mental disabilities. Nice try.

For the record, I didn't assume anything. Everyone knows that "assn" means one of two things: "assassin" or "Equus asinus", which is basically the same thing, so don't try your Fox News logic on this group. We're watching you.

And, trying to evoke anti-frog sentiment...well, that's just over the top. The reference alone cannot be excused.

I'll let the NSA deal with your connections to your obvious ties to the Iraqi insurgency, traitor!

[geekgirlau]

Cosmopolitan Metro-Sexual Aficionado

[Steiner]

It's quite obvious: He's my Canadian Macro Assistant!

[sandam]

Completely Manical Administrator

[MWE]

Listen here, mweee,

Just because you've you think you've found some clever way of disguising your real name, which anyone with a brain knows stands for "I'm weak", that doesn't mean that you can provoke me into politically incorrect jabs at your mental disabilities. Nice try.

For the record, I didn't assume anything. Everyone knows that "assn" means one of two things: "assassin" or "Equus asinus", which is basically the same thing, so don't try your Fox News logic on this group. We're watching you.

And, trying to evoke anti-frog sentiment...well, that's just over the top. The reference alone cannot be excused.

I'll let the NSA deal with your connections to your obvious ties to the Iraqi insurgency, traitor!
I admit to some mild amphibianosis, but notice that I DID NOT mention how kpuls avatar was decidely reptilian (not to be confused with squat, toad-like creatures, smoking 5 lb cigars, who prowl the byways in their 70's Cadillacs)

[Sir Babydum GBE]

Cuddle My Armpit?

[shades]

Country Music A.... (oh, wait, I can't write that!) ;)

[sandam]

Carnivorous Mutant Aphid maybe?

[Ken Puls]

Just for reference, I am really enjoying this thread!

As Rich started to mention, some real ones that are not what it means. (Our association has a bit of a branding issue.)

Country Music Awards
Canadian Mountain Air
Candaian Medical Association

There's others too.

My brother in law keeps quipping that it stands for "Cover My A$$"

:)

[Sir Babydum GBE]

Clinton/Monica Affair?

[MWE]

Clinton/Monica Affair?
an interesting proposal; and just what was kpuls' role in that notorious tryst?

[Ken Puls]

an interesting proposal; and just what was kpuls' role in that notorious tryst?

Oh yes! Do tell, Babydum! :yes

[mdmackillop]

Ciss My Ass (Kanadian spelling)

[Sir Babydum GBE]

Clinton/Monica Affair?an interesting proposal; and just what was kpuls' role in that notorious tryst?
Ken? They're your initials! What do you have to say for yourself?

And don't try to deny it! I checked my facts with the American Office of Military and Presidential Intelligence in Wales (The Pontygon) and they told me Everything!!!

[sandam]

Canadian Maple-syrup Association

[sandam]

Presidential Intelligence

Can you say oxymoron?

[XL-Dennis]

CMA = Cover my a... :devil:

That's the only reasonable definition when it comes to public forums :help

Kind regards,
Dennis

[MWE]

It is amazing how our feeble minds work (or at least mine). As silly as it is, this post is interesting. I did a quick search for CMA and turned up some interesting things. A few hits:

Christian Motorcyclists Association (chapters in many states)

Capital Markets Authority (Kenya)

Council of the Magickal Arts (no blast-ended skrewts here ...)

CMA Station

Canadian Motorcycle Association

Certified Management Accountants (many)

Chemical Materials Agency (US Army)

Composites Moul?s Aveyronnais (French injection molding house)

Church Multiplication Associates (any guess what these folks do?)

Connecticut Maritime Association

Christian Mustic Association

Complementary Medical Association (just when you thught it was safe ...)

Chamber Music America

Chamber Music Albuquerque

Christian Management Association

Carnegie Museum of Art

Classic Mustang Analyzer (pretty neat!)

Centre for Maritime Archaeology

Community Media Association

Christian and Missionary Alliance

Centrum voor Microcomputer Applicaties (Center for Microcomputer Applications)

[Ken Puls]

Nothing about Canadian/Certified/Cranky Martial Artists, though, eh? :think:

Fwiw, it actually stands for Certified Management Accountant, but keep the other ones coming! :yes

[MOS MASTER]

They made me tell! :(


Cover MOOSE Ass!






In my defense...this is part of the healing process ain't it Doctor B? :rofl:

[Sir Babydum GBE]

In my defense...this is part of the healing process ain't it Doctor B? :rofl:
It is, but you need to still cover your mirror with a damp cloth.

[johnske]

Ciss My Ass (Kanadian spelling)Awwww... you beat me to it Malcolm!

No really the M is just to throw you completely off track, CMA is really the top secret wing of the CIA.

Of course it could also mean a member of the equally secret leagues of...

Canadian Moose Anaesthetists

or the

Conscientious Male Adulterers

and I was thinking of saying Canadian Male Appendage but I thought that could possibly be taken quite the wrong way so I won't say it after all

[MWE]

Awwww... you beat me to it Malcolm!

No really the M is just to throw you completely off track, CMA is really the top secret wing of the CIA.

Of course it could also mean a member of the equally secret leagues of...

Canadian Moose Anaesthetists

or the

Conscientious Male Adulterers

and I was thinking of saying Canadian Male Appendage but I thought that could possibly be taken quite the wrong way so I won't say it after all
I think you are on to something re the CIA. Given the less than stellar performance of it and its brother 3 letter agency, perhaps CMA is the Central Moron Agency

[johnske]

Of course we can't forget that Ken could also be a member of the Country Music Association :)

[Ken Puls]

Canadian Male Appendage

Oh, I dunno, John. My father in law is also a CMA, and he prides himself on being quite the Pr!ck. :rotlaugh:


Of course we can't forget that Ken could also be a member of the Country Music Association :)

That, on the other hand, I find quite offensive! :motz2:

And as for that Clinton/Monica Affair... close but no cigar! I had no relations with those people.

[johnske]

....And as for that Clinton/Monica Affair... close but no cigar! I had no relations with those people.As someone famous once said "It depends on how you define 'relations'" :)

[shades]

As Rich started to mention, some real ones that are not what it means. (Our association has a bit of a branding issue.)

Country Music Awards

Ah, but you assumed what I was going to write... and it wasn't what you have, and it wasn't serious, and it wasn't very nice... (my religion doesn't permit me to finish it, even though I learned it in the Navy many, many years ago - right after birch bark canoes went out of style) :help that's why I left it blank.

I guess I'm too old serious subtle humor. ;) :rofl:

[MWE]

how about Curator of Macro Anomolies? If so, I have lots of examples to archive.

[johnske]

Of course as you get older, you then get more certain and a bit dyslexic, you can then take the why out of YMCA and end up with being a CMA (Computer Mouse Advocate)** and find yourself fighting for your life while being chased all over the place by the armed wing of the Canadian Mounted Analysts assn (Inc.) and all the people from the village.

Of course you can always call for help from the Combined Multi-Application society or sanctuary from the Conclave of Modern Archbishops to help you fend off these unwanted attacks by the analysts (note: this second option is a rather drastic step whose success depends on you first hiding any choir-boys and any of the older Choir Mens Affiliates to avoid distracting the Archbishops and thereby forcing them to focus all their powers on the analysts and the Camp Mens Activities of the village people {note that these last are Closet Modern Archbishops})...

Of course this speculation could be all for nothing, Ken could be simply making the statement that he's a Clumsy Muddled Anachronism

**technological wing of the SPCIA (society for the prevention of cruelty to inanimate animals)

[Ken Puls]

Ah, but you assumed what I was going to write... and it wasn't what you have, and it wasn't serious, and it wasn't very nice... (my religion doesn't permit me to finish it, even though I learned it in the Navy many, many years ago - right after birch bark canoes went out of style) :help that's why I left it blank.

I guess I'm too old serious subtle humor. ;) :rofl:

:rotlaugh: Yeah. My wife read it and called me something unpleasent. Apparently it's just me that's dense!:rofl:

[MOS MASTER]

Wow..aren't we able to come up with a lot of bullucks here! :rotlaugh:

[XL-Dennis]

Wow..aren't we able to come up with a lot of bullucks here! :rotlaugh:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I find it amusing but actually this kind of threads are good sources for my never ending english lessons :thumb

And before anyone point out any different then recall Dreamboats's post:



No serious posters need respond.


Thanks :bug:

Dennis

[MOS MASTER]

And before anyone point out any different then recall Dreamboats's post:


Hahaha..Indeed Dennis! :rofl:

Thank God this site is full of Nuth cakes that love and support all this nonsense. (Me included) :rotlaugh:

[Bob Phillips]

Of course we forget that Ken could also be a member of the Country Music Association
That, on the other hand, I find quite offensive!

How can anyone who will even mention Ted Nugent, even distorted, find that offensive :dunno

[Bob Phillips]

>snip> in Wales (The Pontygon) <snip>

Wouldn't that be the CymruGon?

(I think that is quite clever! :whistle:)

[Zack Barresse]

How can anyone who will even mention Ted Nugent, even distorted, find that offensive :dunno
Get it right Bobby, it's Nugget.

Dreamboat, I'm sorry to say, that CMA actually stands for Canada's Moose Authority. I believe this would trace back Joost back to Canadian roots, and I'd be willing to bet a wooden nickel that he would find a cure for his ailment sitting silently in Ken's CMA connections.

Too familiar to be coincidence. :sleuth:
. :Thinkingo

[MOS MASTER]

Get it right Bobby, it's Nugget.

Dreamboat, I'm sorry to say, that CMA actually stands for Canada's Moose Authority. I believe this would trace back Joost back to Canadian roots, and I'd be willing to bet a wooden nickel that he would find a cure for his ailment sitting silently in Ken's CMA connections.

Too familiar to be coincidence. :sleuth:
. :Thinkingo

You're not the only one that's sorry! :(

[Anne Troy]

That's it??? That's the BEST y'all can do? At this rate, I'll have to send a mug to Ken!

[Ken Puls]

Oooh! That'd be cool! I'm trying to collect a whole set here! :rotlaugh:

[MOS MASTER]

That's it??? That's the BEST y'all can do? At this rate, I'll have to send a mug to Ken!

Ok now you've made may say it....Ken suffers from:


Common Moose Apathy http://vbaexpress.com/forum/images/smilies/elkgrin.gif

[sandam]

Counting My Armadillos

[Zack Barresse]

C'Mon Anne, you Can't Manage All of these, most are Common Meaningless Attributes anyway. All this reading is giving my eyes Cramped Muscle Affliction, and I Can't Manage Any of it.

[MOS MASTER]

C'Mon Anne, you Can't Manage All of these, most are Common Meaningless Attributes anyway. All this reading is giving my eyes Cramped Muscle Affliction, and I Can't Manage Any of it.

Really? I feel so sorry for poor old Kennie having to explain all of that every time he visit's a family party! :rofl:

[shades]

Clever Moose Attribution Can't Move Addicts (to) Carefully Munch Apples (like old) Codger Motivated Attention Can (with) Moose Artillery.

[MOS MASTER]

Can (with) Moose Artillery.

True, true...this happens when I've been to a good Mexican restaurant! :rofl:
(Sounds just like firefytr crackers)

[Zack Barresse]

(Sounds just like firefytr crackers)
ROFL!!! :rotlaugh:

[MOS MASTER]

ROFL!!! :rotlaugh:

So sorry it doesn't include CMA ....how I want that cup...(My precious....) :stir:

[shades]

Like Chili Means Aeration?

[MOS MASTER]

Like Chili Means Aeration?

In my book that would be YES! :rotlaugh:

[MWE]

I was preparing for a trip to the Canadian Maritimes recently and did some poking on the web re the Canadian Automobile Assn (CAA). I discovered something that might be relevant to this thread.

Are you folks aware of the other CAA, i.e., the Canadian Acronym Association? Apparently, it is a group of folks with too much time on their hands who sit around (literally or virtually) and invent acronyns. Most members have previous experience in the armed forces. These acronyms are then seeded into discussions, news media and the web to confuse others and waste their time. CAA members are rated on how many useless acronyms they have generated (plus other metrics) and achieve rank or status within the organization. All ratings are, of course, expressed as acronyms, e.g., "NA" for Newbie Acronymist, "AA" for Accomplished Acronymist, "BA" for "Baisc Acronymist", etc. The current hightest rank is "MA" for Master Acronymist. Owners are authorized to append such ratings after their names (I think the RAA started this).

Acronymists who are really skilled are able to combine acronyms into "super" or "composite" acronyms. These folks authorized to add a "C" (for Composite) to their rating. Thus the highest rating possible is Composite Master Acronymist.

[Sir Babydum GBE]

I was preparing for a trip to the Canadian Maritimes recently and did some poking on the web re the Canadian Automobile Assn (CAA). I discovered something that might be relevant to this thread.

Are you folks aware of the other CAA, i.e., the Canadian Acronym Association? Apparently, it is a group of folks with too much time on their hands who sit around (literally or virtually) and invent acronyns. Most members have previous experience in the armed forces. These acronyms are then seeded into discussions, news media and the web to confuse others and waste their time. CAA members are rated on how many useless acronyms they have generated (plus other metrics) and achieve rank or status within the organization. All ratings are, of course, expressed as acronyms, e.g., "NA" for Newbie Acronymist, "AA" for Accomplished Acronymist, "BA" for "Baisc Acronymist", etc. The current hightest rank is "MA" for Master Acronymist. Owners are authorized to append such ratings after their names (I think the RAA started this).

Acronymists who are really skilled are able to combine acronyms into "super" or "composite" acronyms. These folks authorized to add a "C" (for Composite) to their rating. Thus the highest rating possible is Composite Master Acronymist.

Are you lying again?

[shades]

Check MWE's Attitude!

;)

[Sir Babydum GBE]

Check MWE's Attitude! ;)Tell me about it!! He's even fabricating Harrop's books just to "win" arguments! :bug: (http://www.vbaexpress.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41618&postcount=6)

[MWE]

Are you lying again?
such obvious and pathetic attempts to restore your aura will have little effect on forum members.

What proof of our recent trip to the Maritimes would suffice? Samples of PEI red soil? A lobster bobble-head from Saint John? Pictures of nothing between Bangor, ME and Calais, ME?

[Sir Babydum GBE]

such obvious and pathetic attempts to restore your aura will have little effect on forum members.

What proof of our recent trip to the Maritimes would suffice? Samples of PEI red soil? A lobster bobble-head from Saint John? Pictures of nothing between Bangor, ME and Calais, ME?It would have helped at least if you had provided some of that, MWE.

I'm sure that the forum members will agree that no restoration of my aura is necessary as it is perfectly intact, thank you very much.

If you do not desist in your character assassination, I will be compelled to invalidate the half-price vouchers I gave you for obtaining my premium-rate solutions.

[johnske]

I was preparing for a trip to the Canadian Maritimes recently and did some poking on the web re the Canadian Automobile Assn (CAA). I discovered something that might be relevant to this thread.

Are you folks aware of the other CAA, i.e., the Canadian Acronym Association? Apparently, it is a group of folks with too much time on their hands who sit around (literally or virtually) and invent acronyns. Most members have previous experience in the armed forces. These acronyms are then seeded into discussions, news media and the web to confuse others and waste their time. CAA members are rated on how many useless acronyms they have generated (plus other metrics) and achieve rank or status within the organization. All ratings are, of course, expressed as acronyms, e.g., "NA" for Newbie Acronymist, "AA" for Accomplished Acronymist, "BA" for "Baisc Acronymist", etc. The current hightest rank is "MA" for Master Acronymist. Owners are authorized to append such ratings after their names (I think the RAA started this).

Acronymists who are really skilled are able to combine acronyms into "super" or "composite" acronyms. These folks authorized to add a "C" (for Composite) to their rating. Thus the highest rating possible is Composite Master Acronymist.HHMmmm....

[shades]

It would have helped at least if you had provided some of that, MWE.

I'm sure that the forum members will agree that no restoration of my aura is necessary as it is perfectly intact, thank you very much.

If you do not desist in your character assassination, I will be compelled to invalidate the half-price vouchers I gave you for obtaining my premium-rate solutions.

Cheap MWE Accusations :whip

Change Must Arrive!

[MWE]

I'm sure that the forum members will agree that no restoration of my aura is necessary as it is perfectly intact, thank you very much.

and what a malodourous aura it is ...:devil:



If you do not desist in your character assassination, I will be compelled to invalidate the half-price vouchers I gave you for obtaining my premium-rate solutions.
to the best of my knowledge all ASCII characters are well and doing fine.

As regards your vouchers ... as I stated earlier, your solutions are premium rate, but not premium quality. I was unwilling to accept your solutions when you were offering to pay full price for my review, so it is unlikely that I would be willing to participate for half price.

Truce ?

[Sir Babydum GBE]

Truce ?In spite of any reservations I may have ( :) ), It would be ungurulike of me not to accept. Truce! :)

[shades]

I was nine years in (US) Naval Intelligence (okay, I know, oxymoron), so had exposure to just about any kind of acronyms.

CINCPAC
COMCINCPACFLT
FLTCOMTRACEN
FCTCL (pronounced FickTickle)


And in the church we have acronymns - some even humorous.

TWWPTPTD

[Anne Troy]

You forgot: CINCUSNAVEUR

:D (always LOVED the cincus part)

[shades]

That's right, Anne. We share some heritage... :)

Sink-us ... not very encouraging for a Navy unit. ;)

[MWE]

there are lots more possible explanations for CMA. If you are running out of steam, try this (http://www.acronymattic.com/results.aspx?q=CMA)

[Ken Puls]

Cranky Menstrual Attitude. :outtahere

[shades]

Oh, sure, wait until hmmmm, ....whatshername .... sees this!!!!

[MOS MASTER]

Check MWE's Attitude!

;)

Excellent Rich! :yes

Loved your story MWE...true or not...couldn't care less! :yes

[MOS MASTER]

In spite of any reservations I may have ( :) ), It would be ungurulike of me not to accept. Truce! :)

Very nice like true gentlemen! :friends:

[MWE]

It is apparent that this thread will continue forever. That is probably good, but the energy and brainpower being consumed is worrisome. So, in the spirit of this forum, I have a "KB item" for this threadhttp://vbaexpress.com/forum/images/smilies/devil.gif. It should facilitate future submissions of CMA possibiliites.

See: http://www.vbaexpress.com/kb/getarticle.php?kb_id=769

[MOS MASTER]

Hahaha sounds great to me Mark! :yes (Submit it)

[MOS MASTER]

Mark's Acronym generator made it to the kb. :yes

It's worth a coffee mug in my book:
http://www.vbaexpress.com/kb/getarticle.php?kb_id=769

It has potential to be used for any type of acronym you're looking for.

Thanx Mark! :thumb

[johnske]

Yes indeed, Check Marks Acronyms here (http://www.vbaexpress.com/kb/getarticle.php?kb_id=769) :thumb

[Anne Troy]

Who approved that entry?? Moooooose!!! The word "possible" is in the title twice! LOL!!

I think I may have a winner with MWE's KB entry...

[Brandtrock]

Mark's Acronym generator made it to the kb. :yes

It's worth a coffee mug in my book:
http://www.vbaexpress.com/kb/getarticle.php?kb_id=769

It has potential to be used for any type of acronym you're looking for.

Thanx Mark! :thumb

Does that mean your book is Coffee Mug Accessible?

[sheeeng]

It's quite obvious: He's my Canadian Macro Assistant!

Same to me! :devil:

But the truth is "Certified Management Accountant" working in Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

:beerchug:

[MWE]

Who approved that entry?? Moooooose!!! The word "possible" is in the title twice! LOL!!

I think I may have a winner with MWE's KB entry...
Anne: you are right that the word "possible" appears to be in the description twice. You may (randomly?) select a reason from the list below:

it was a mistake (only one "possible" should be there) and should be corrected
it was a mistake (there should have been three "possible"s, one for each acronym word) and should be corrected
it was a mistake (just trying to see if the author and approver are paying attention) and should be corrected
it is a mistake (the author erroneously used the new font known as DoubleVision; this unusual font makes words appear twice; it is still in alpha test) and should be corrected