THIS now appears in front of lots of movies on Sky:
"This film has outdated attitudes, language and cultural depictions which may cause offence today. Sci-fi sequel starring Sigourney Weaver. Contains violence."
THIS now appears in front of lots of movies on Sky:
"This film has outdated attitudes, language and cultural depictions which may cause offence today. Sci-fi sequel starring Sigourney Weaver. Contains violence."
Actually the first international cricket match was the USA v Canada in 1844. Cricket was popular in the US, I believe, and declined only post the Civil War.
It's tragic. They failed to develop a proper cricket team.
Actually the first international cricket match was the USA v Canada in 1844. Cricket was popular in the US, I believe, and declined only post the Civil War.
It's tragic. They failed to develop a proper cricket team.
Screwed up the quotes so my reply appears in the middle 🙄
When did Farage come back then? The Tulsa rally was on the 20th. If he came back immediatly after the rally then he would have been back in the UK on the 21st. I'm really bad at date maths but he's not been back 14 full days surely.
THIS now appears in front of lots of movies on Sky:
"This film has outdated attitudes, language and cultural depictions which may cause offence today. Sci-fi sequel starring Sigourney Weaver. Contains violence."
When did Farage come back then? The Tulsa rally was on the 20th. If he came back immediatly after the rally then he would have been back in the UK on the 21st. I'm really bad at date maths but he's not been back 14 full days surely.
When did Farage come back then? The Tulsa rally was on the 20th. If he came back immediatly after the rally then he would have been back in the UK on the 21st. I'm really bad at date maths but he's not been back 14 full days surely.
Nigel Farage appears to have broken the UK's quarantine rules after posting a photo in a pub at midday today - less than two weeks after returning from the US.
There are calls for an investigation after the Brexit Party leader shared a photo with a pint as the coronavirus lockdown in England eased and pubs reopened for the first time. He wrote: "12 o'clock, first customer in. Love it."
It is thought that after a trip to the US he could only have re-entered the UK 13 days ago at the earliest, and should be quarantining until tomorrow.
When did Farage come back then? The Tulsa rally was on the 20th. If he came back immediatly after the rally then he would have been back in the UK on the 21st. I'm really bad at date maths but he's not been back 14 full days surely.
I don't think it strictly accurate, we have had more than a few cases in children for example, but yes the lockdown is on the basis of pillar 2 cases with few admissions. Leicester folk are going along with it from what I can see, but far from convinced that it was nessecary.
In particular there is resentment at losing holidays booked over the winter. Leicester schools break a week to ten days earlier than most of England, and people usually go immediately so as to get lower rates. Schools were due to break for summer on July 10th.
It's tragic. They failed to develop a proper cricket team.
Nonsense. I saw the USA cricket team take on New Zealand in the 2004 Champions Trophy at The Oval.
Wasn’t it composed entirely of superannuated West Indian rejects?
Admittedly there was a time when the mere thought of that would have been enough to lead the opposition into wearing brown trousers and risking the fine. But not by 2004.
Nah, there were a few Pakistanis and Indians in there.
Two or three years ago England hosted the Under-19 European Cricket championships (Group something. Think it was B. ). They played at various club grounds all over Essex and several matches were at our local ground, so I went along to watch. IIRC the Italian team was entirely Indo-Pak and the German largely so.
I think the warning is for where there are uncritical racist or sexist stereotypes OR where characters of which the film "approves" voice racist or sexist sentiments.
All the Connery and Moore Bond films need a warning for example. Quite a stern one for many of them.
It's tragic. They failed to develop a proper cricket team.
Nonsense. I saw the USA cricket team take on New Zealand in the 2004 Champions Trophy at The Oval.
Wasn’t it composed entirely of superannuated West Indian rejects?
Admittedly there was a time when the mere thought of that would have been enough to lead the opposition into wearing brown trousers and risking the fine. But not by 2004.
Nah, there were a few Pakistanis and Indians in there.
Here in King County, there is a park just south of Seattle that has a cricket pitch (or whateve its called) which methinks is mainly used by South Asian Americans; note that there is also a lawn bowling whatchmacallit in the city not far from where I'm typing this drivel.
We also have an English pub favored by many rather old-school expats; so old-school that it that the place was notorious (a few years ago) for flouting the no-smoking ban, until the health department threatened legal action to shut it down unless they complied with the law.
Poor old Malc must have had a busy day. Slagging people off here in the morning, then a dash to Berwick...
In USA areas outside major metropolitan areas that are popular tourist destinations have been just about as aggressive in discouraging outsiders (including owners of vacation homes) from visiting or seeking refuge. Perhaps most notable example was State of Rhode Island, but plenty of others from coast to coast, including here in WA State.
Notable because the areas affected are HEAVILY dependent on tourism; willing to take economic hit (for a while anyway) in return for protecting local public health.
My guess their are areas of England with the same attitude, where nationalism is NOT an issue.
THIS now appears in front of lots of movies on Sky:
"This film has outdated attitudes, language and cultural depictions which may cause offence today. Sci-fi sequel starring Sigourney Weaver. Contains violence."
(Apologies for the Brexiteers apostrophe in that.)
Hey, no hard feelings! AND you know we still love the royal family - which is admittedly easier from a distance.
THOUGH we'd be happy to welcome His Foul Lowness Prince Andrew to come pay us a visit - a nice loooooong one with all expenses paid and his own private room at Club Fed.
I don't think it strictly accurate, we have had more than a few cases in children for example, but yes the lockdown is on the basis of pillar 2 cases with few admissions. Leicester folk are going along with it from what I can see, but far from convinced that it was nessecary.
In particular there is resentment at losing holidays booked over the winter. Leicester schools break a week to ten days earlier than most of England, and people usually go immediately so as to get lower rates. Schools were due to break for summer on July 10th.
The point about the local lock down *before* it gets bad is that it can be shorter, and less people will end up.... dead, I think they call it.
Given that many people are criticising the government (quite reasonably) for not locking down earlier....
(Apologies for the Brexiteers apostrophe in that.)
Hey, no hard feelings! AND you know we still love the royal family - which is admittedly easier from a distance.
THOUGH we'd be happy to welcome His Foul Lowness Prince Andrew to come pay us a visit - a nice loooooong one with all expenses paid and his own private room at Club Fed.
Prince Andrew does seem to have no redeeming qualities whatsoever.
People who are completely despicable are quite unusual.
Re: the Epstein - Maxwell scandal, speculation as to REALLY big fish seems to be focused on Bill Clinton, who is listed in (at least one) black book, though he's denied ever visiting "orgy island". But then, to quote Mandy Rice Davies, "well he would, wouldn't he?"
BUT methinks there maybe ANOTHER president - also noted for his overactive libido - who just might be caught up in this foul web: the president who appointed the US District Attorney who personally signed off on Epstein's sweetheart plea deal during Cheney-Bush administration - and who was appointed to the cabinet as Secretary of Labor in the next GOP administration.
NOTE that it appears VERY clear that the former DA and Labor Secretary, Alexander Acosta, is a prime target for federal investigators. Why? Because prosecution of La Maxwell is being handled NOT by sex crimes division of SDNY, but instead by the public corruption division.
(Apologies for the Brexiteers apostrophe in that.)
Hey, no hard feelings! AND you know we still love the royal family - which is admittedly easier from a distance.
THOUGH we'd be happy to welcome His Foul Lowness Prince Andrew to come pay us a visit - a nice loooooong one with all expenses paid and his own private room at Club Fed.
Prince Andrew does seem to have no redeeming qualities whatsoever.
People who are completely despicable are quite unusual.
His one redeeming quality, he's great for the republican movement.
Poor old Malc must have had a busy day. Slagging people off here in the morning, then a dash to Berwick...
In USA areas outside major metropolitan areas that are popular tourist destinations have been just about as aggressive in discouraging outsiders (including owners of vacation homes) from visiting or seeking refuge. Perhaps most notable example was State of Rhode Island, but plenty of others from coast to coast, including here in WA State.
Notable because the areas affected are HEAVILY dependent on tourism; willing to take economic hit (for a while anyway) in return for protecting local public health.
My guess their are areas of England with the same attitude, where nationalism is NOT an issue.
Or even where it is.
I recall that there used to be an occasional Cornish nationalist on here, I wonder what became of him?
THIS now appears in front of lots of movies on Sky:
"This film has outdated attitudes, language and cultural depictions which may cause offence today. Sci-fi sequel starring Sigourney Weaver. Contains violence."
(Apologies for the Brexiteers apostrophe in that.)
Hey, no hard feelings! AND you know we still love the royal family - which is admittedly easier from a distance.
THOUGH we'd be happy to welcome His Foul Lowness Prince Andrew to come pay us a visit - a nice loooooong one with all expenses paid and his own private room at Club Fed.
Prince Andrew does seem to have no redeeming qualities whatsoever.
People who are completely despicable are quite unusual.
The Duke of Fuck is throwback to his great-great-etc. uncle the Duke of Cumberland (eventually King of Hanover) who was alleged to have murdered his valet. He was the most despised of the sons of George III - which is REALLY saying something.
THIS now appears in front of lots of movies on Sky:
"This film has outdated attitudes, language and cultural depictions which may cause offence today. Sci-fi sequel starring Sigourney Weaver. Contains violence."
Poor old Malc must have had a busy day. Slagging people off here in the morning, then a dash to Berwick...
In USA areas outside major metropolitan areas that are popular tourist destinations have been just about as aggressive in discouraging outsiders (including owners of vacation homes) from visiting or seeking refuge. Perhaps most notable example was State of Rhode Island, but plenty of others from coast to coast, including here in WA State.
Notable because the areas affected are HEAVILY dependent on tourism; willing to take economic hit (for a while anyway) in return for protecting local public health.
My guess their are areas of England with the same attitude, where nationalism is NOT an issue.
Or even where it is.
I recall that there used to be an occasional Cornish nationalist on here, I wonder what became of him?
Yes! Long-time PBers may remember that yours truly for many years has been sounding the alarm re: the dangers of extreme Cornish nationalist & their dream of an East Cornwall Co-Prosperity Sphere,
By any chance was photo taken at Shepard's Bush Roudabout?
Clarification re: Alexander Acosta - W appointed him US DA South Florida, it was Trump who put him in cabinet.
Also note that Trumpsky recently fired US DA for Southern District of New York - the guy who reopened the Epstein investigation. Coincidence? Kismet? Conspiracy?
Re: the Epstein - Maxwell scandal, speculation as to REALLY big fish seems to be focused on Bill Clinton, who is listed in (at least one) black book, though he's denied ever visiting "orgy island". But then, to quote Mandy Rice Davies, "well he would, wouldn't he?"
BUT methinks there maybe ANOTHER president - also noted for his overactive libido - who just might be caught up in this foul web: the president who appointed the US District Attorney who personally signed off on Epstein's sweetheart plea deal during Cheney-Bush administration - and who was appointed to the cabinet as Secretary of Labor in the next GOP administration.
NOTE that it appears VERY clear that the former DA and Labor Secretary, Alexander Acosta, is a prime target for federal investigators. Why? Because prosecution of La Maxwell is being handled NOT by sex crimes division of SDNY, but instead by the public corruption division.
I remember years ago, reading a book by a horror writer, Dan Simons, called Carrion Comfort, that specified shenanigans among the US upper classes at a place that sounds very like Orgy Island. Maybe it was a roman a clef.
Old King Cole referenced Lord Palmerston. Who among other claims to fame had some relevant experience re: sexual impropriety.
IIRC, Pam incurred Queen Victoria's displeasure during visit to Windsor Castle by entering the wrong bed chamber . . . and nearly raping one of Her Majesty's ladies in waiting . . .
THIS now appears in front of lots of movies on Sky:
"This film has outdated attitudes, language and cultural depictions which may cause offence today. Sci-fi sequel starring Sigourney Weaver. Contains violence."
I remember years ago, reading a book by a horror writer, Dan Simons, called Carrion Comfort, that specified shenanigans among the US upper classes at a place that sounds very like Orgy Island. Maybe it was a roman a clef.
re: Biden's VP selection process, check out story in July 4 NYT
Life on the Vice-Presidential Short List It’s exciting. It can also feel like a colonoscopy.
There will be blood tests. Interrogations about junior high. An analysis of tax returns.
It is an experience Joseph R. Biden Jr. knows all too well from his time on the vice-presidential short list 12 years ago.
...
“They basically are disassembling your entire life,” said Kathleen Sebelius, a former Democratic governor of Kansas who, along with Mr. Biden, was vetted extensively by the Obama campaign in 2008. “It was as intrusive and probing as anything I’ve ever been through or would hope to ever go through again.”
Evan Bayh, a former Democratic senator from Indiana and a repeat vice-presidential contestant, somewhat famously compared the vetting process to a colonoscopy — “except they use the Hubble telescope on you.”
Indeed, when Barack Obama called Mr. Biden in June 2008 to request permission to vet him, Mr. Biden initially said no. Finally, he wrote in his 2017 memoir, “I agreed to go through the vetting process, but not with a whole lot of enthusiasm.”
THIS now appears in front of lots of movies on Sky:
"This film has outdated attitudes, language and cultural depictions which may cause offence today. Sci-fi sequel starring Sigourney Weaver. Contains violence."
Seven year coronavirus trail from deadly bat cave to the Wuhan lab
In 2013, scientists investigating deaths in a disused mine found a coronavirus remarkably similar to that behind the pandemic. They took samples to their lab 1,000 miles away
In the monsoon season of August 2012 a small team of scientists travelled to southwest China to investigate a new and mysteriously lethal illness. After driving through terraced tea plantations, they reached their destination: an abandoned copper mine where — in white hazmat suits and respirator masks — they ventured into the darkness.
Instantly, they were struck by the stench. Overhead, bats roosted. Underfoot, rats and shrews scurried through thick layers of their droppings. It was a breeding ground for mutated micro-organisms and pathogens deadly to human beings. There was a reason to take extra care. Weeks earlier, six men who had entered the mine had been struck down by an illness that caused an uncontrollable pneumonia. Three of them died.
Today, as deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic exceed half a million and economies totter, the bats’ repellent lair has taken on global significance.
Evidence seen by The Sunday Times suggests that a virus found in its depths — part of a faecal sample that was frozen and sent to a Chinese laboratory for analysis and storage — is the closest known match to the virus that causes Covid-19.
It came from one of the last droppings collected in the year-long quest, during which the six researchers sent hundreds of samples back to their home city of Wuhan. There, experts on bat viruses were trying to identify the source of the Sars — severe acute respiratory syndrome — pandemic 10 years earlier.
The virus was a huge discovery. It was a “new strain” of a Sars-type coronavirus that, surprisingly, received only a passing mention in an academic paper. The six sick men were not referred to at all.
What happened to the virus in the years between its discovery and the eruption of Covid-19? Why was its existence tucked away in obscure records, and its link to three deaths not mentioned?
Nobody can deny the bravery of the scientists who risked their lives by harvesting the highly infectious virus. But did their courageous detective work lead inadvertently to a global disaster?
Saying she was getting criticism because unionists (who are apparently "anti-Scottish") were angry there were less deaths in Scotland compared to England.
Saying she was getting criticism because unionists (who are apparently "anti-Scottish") where angry there were less deaths in Scotland compared to England.
Saying she was getting criticism because unionists (who are apparently "anti-Scottish") where angry there were less deaths in Scotland compared to England.
Seven year coronavirus trail from deadly bat cave to the Wuhan lab
In 2013, scientists investigating deaths in a disused mine found a coronavirus remarkably similar to that behind the pandemic. They took samples to their lab 1,000 miles away
In the monsoon season of August 2012 a small team of scientists travelled to southwest China to investigate a new and mysteriously lethal illness. After driving through terraced tea plantations, they reached their destination: an abandoned copper mine where — in white hazmat suits and respirator masks — they ventured into the darkness.
Instantly, they were struck by the stench. Overhead, bats roosted. Underfoot, rats and shrews scurried through thick layers of their droppings. It was a breeding ground for mutated micro-organisms and pathogens deadly to human beings. There was a reason to take extra care. Weeks earlier, six men who had entered the mine had been struck down by an illness that caused an uncontrollable pneumonia. Three of them died.
Today, as deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic exceed half a million and economies totter, the bats’ repellent lair has taken on global significance.
Evidence seen by The Sunday Times suggests that a virus found in its depths — part of a faecal sample that was frozen and sent to a Chinese laboratory for analysis and storage — is the closest known match to the virus that causes Covid-19.
It came from one of the last droppings collected in the year-long quest, during which the six researchers sent hundreds of samples back to their home city of Wuhan. There, experts on bat viruses were trying to identify the source of the Sars — severe acute respiratory syndrome — pandemic 10 years earlier.
The virus was a huge discovery. It was a “new strain” of a Sars-type coronavirus that, surprisingly, received only a passing mention in an academic paper. The six sick men were not referred to at all.
What happened to the virus in the years between its discovery and the eruption of Covid-19? Why was its existence tucked away in obscure records, and its link to three deaths not mentioned?
Nobody can deny the bravery of the scientists who risked their lives by harvesting the highly infectious virus. But did their courageous detective work lead inadvertently to a global disaster?
Saying she was getting criticism because unionists (who are apparently "anti-Scottish") where angry there were less deaths in Scotland compared to England.
Saying she was getting criticism because unionists (who are apparently "anti-Scottish") where angry there were less deaths in Scotland compared to England.
Thanks. Who's she?
Someone on the Scottish government's advisory board. Imagine if Chris Whitty had said something like this?
Here in good old USA the el-cheapo channel is kicking off 4th of July celebrations by airing classic flick "Mr Roberts" staring Henry Fonda, Jimmy Cagney & Jack Lemmon. Funny and poignant, and great roles for all three; note that Cagney plays a character that is VERY different from his usual film persona. In another movie, he played Admiral Halsey - in "Mr Roberts" he also plays a naval commander, but with a BIG difference!
Saying she was getting criticism because unionists (who are apparently "anti-Scottish") where angry there were less deaths in Scotland compared to England.
*Fewer deaths*
Sounds like grave-digger's lament: "fewer deaths - less filling!"
Poor old Malc must have had a busy day. Slagging people off here in the morning, then a dash to Berwick...
It's funny..... but also really quite depressing
Remember it was people breaking the lockdown rules fleeing the plague capital for hideouts in Penzance, Portree and Penarth that first stirred all this anti-visitor sentiment
SCOTUS issued ruling this past week limiting expanded absentee voting for upcoming July 14 Alabama runoff primary. Just to show that, though Roberts is willing & able to give Trumpsky the finger, he's still a team player for GOP. At least until Labor Day.
Poor old Malc must have had a busy day. Slagging people off here in the morning, then a dash to Berwick...
It's funny..... but also really quite depressing
Remember it was people breaking the lockdown rules fleeing the plague capital for hideouts in Penzance, Portree and Penarth that first stirred all this anti-visitor sentiment
Doesn't this "get (or rather stay) off my my lawn" sentiment show the political risks of trumpeting the need to "re-open the economy'? When people and communities heavily dependent on outsiders for their livelihood are saying (nicely or not) stay away!
Old saying is, age before beauty. Maybe new version is, health before economy.
THIS now appears in front of lots of movies on Sky:
"This film has outdated attitudes, language and cultural depictions which may cause offence today. Sci-fi sequel starring Sigourney Weaver. Contains violence."
More people voted at the 2016 presidential election than 2012 or 2008. (Not quite the same thing).
In some states & place, turnout differential benefits Republicans. BUT for the most part, higher turnout favors Democrats. Which is why Reps stress "voter security" while Dems focus on "voter protection".
Hilary's problem in 2016 was that she and her No-Brains Trust were obsessed with boosting Hispanic & especially Black turnout to Obama levels (and failed) while largely ignoring need to persuade older, blue-collar voters (in places like Michigan, Pennsylvania & Wisconsin) who were already perfect or near-perfect voters.
Re: the Epstein - Maxwell scandal, speculation as to REALLY big fish seems to be focused on Bill Clinton, who is listed in (at least one) black book, though he's denied ever visiting "orgy island". But then, to quote Mandy Rice Davies, "well he would, wouldn't he?"
BUT methinks there maybe ANOTHER president - also noted for his overactive libido - who just might be caught up in this foul web: the president who appointed the US District Attorney who personally signed off on Epstein's sweetheart plea deal during Cheney-Bush administration - and who was appointed to the cabinet as Secretary of Labor in the next GOP administration.
NOTE that it appears VERY clear that the former DA and Labor Secretary, Alexander Acosta, is a prime target for federal investigators. Why? Because prosecution of La Maxwell is being handled NOT by sex crimes division of SDNY, but instead by the public corruption division.
It would be somewhat ironic if Bill Clinton finished his days in a Federal Penetentiary having notoriously ended his presidency by pardoning Marc Rich. You may recall Rich's notoriety was making the top spot as the USA's most wanted white collar criminal. I met Rich and his sidekick Pinky Green in their offices in Wigmore Street many decades ago.
Dundee infection rate has been minimal for a month - do try to keep up.
The city has the fourth highest rate of positive cases in the UK per 100,000 people, which has been attributed to a high volume of testing by NHS Tayside.
As testing in other areas has increased, the city continues to have one of the highest numbers of total cases.
Dundee has the highest rate in Scotland and fourth in the UK, behind only Merthyr Tydfil, Denbighshire, and Rhondda Cynon Taf – all in Wales.
The Republicans continue to try to rob people of their right to vote where they have control of the state legislature. Closing down polling stations in strong Democrat areas . They really are loathsome , headed by a psychopath and the most corrupt administration in the history of the USA.
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have you seen this?
https://lockdownsceptics.org/why-leicester-doesnt-need-a-local-lockdown/
In fact they should put it on new films just in case.
"This film contain attitudes, language and cultural depictions which may cause offence in a couple of days"
https://twitter.com/AgentP22/status/1279392915568156672?s=20
There are calls for an investigation after the Brexit Party leader shared a photo with a pint as the coronavirus lockdown in England eased and pubs reopened for the first time. He wrote: "12 o'clock, first customer in. Love it."
It is thought that after a trip to the US he could only have re-entered the UK 13 days ago at the earliest, and should be quarantining until tomorrow.
https://news.sky.com/story/nigel-farage-appears-to-break-quarantine-rules-with-pub-photo-after-us-trip-12020998
https://twitter.com/AngusMacNeilSNP/status/1279422863624278019?s=20
In particular there is resentment at losing holidays booked over the winter. Leicester schools break a week to ten days earlier than most of England, and people usually go immediately so as to get lower rates. Schools were due to break for summer on July 10th.
I think the warning is for where there are uncritical racist or sexist stereotypes OR where characters of which the film "approves" voice racist or sexist sentiments.
All the Connery and Moore Bond films need a warning for example. Quite a stern one for many of them.
It'll be great to see Bielsa in the Premier League though.
We also have an English pub favored by many rather old-school expats; so old-school that it that the place was notorious (a few years ago) for flouting the no-smoking ban, until the health department threatened legal action to shut it down unless they complied with the law.
(Apologies for the Brexiteers apostrophe in that.)
https://twitter.com/joannaccherry/status/1279450521586356224?s=20
Notable because the areas affected are HEAVILY dependent on tourism; willing to take economic hit (for a while anyway) in return for protecting local public health.
My guess their are areas of England with the same attitude, where nationalism is NOT an issue.
Corporal Hudson to the blue courtesy phone please, Corporal Hudson to the blue courtesy phone....
THOUGH we'd be happy to welcome His Foul Lowness Prince Andrew to come pay us a visit - a nice loooooong one with all expenses paid and his own private room at Club Fed.
Given that many people are criticising the government (quite reasonably) for not locking down earlier....
People who are completely despicable are quite unusual.
BUT methinks there maybe ANOTHER president - also noted for his overactive libido - who just might be caught up in this foul web: the president who appointed the US District Attorney who personally signed off on Epstein's sweetheart plea deal during Cheney-Bush administration - and who was appointed to the cabinet as Secretary of Labor in the next GOP administration.
NOTE that it appears VERY clear that the former DA and Labor Secretary, Alexander Acosta, is a prime target for federal investigators. Why? Because prosecution of La Maxwell is being handled NOT by sex crimes division of SDNY, but instead by the public corruption division.
England regional case data (Pillar 1 & 2) - by specimen date.
As ever the last 3-5 days are subject to revision. last 5 days included for completeness
I recall that there used to be an occasional Cornish nationalist on here, I wonder what became of him?
https://twitter.com/jamescaddy11/status/1279382135368028161?s=20
"Hudson? ... Sir, I'm Hicks, he's Hudson." - get it right....
...I give people a feed line, they blow it... PB is turning into some kind of a chickenshit outfit....
https://twitter.com/devisridhar/status/1279455790097711105?s=20
By any chance was photo taken at Shepard's Bush Roudabout?
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/dundee/1417148/dundee-has-fourth-highest-rate-coronavirus-in-the-uk-sparking-calls-for-full-testing-information-to-be-revealed/
Also note that Trumpsky recently fired US DA for Southern District of New York - the guy who reopened the Epstein investigation. Coincidence? Kismet? Conspiracy?
IIRC, Pam incurred Queen Victoria's displeasure during visit to Windsor Castle by entering the wrong bed chamber . . . and nearly raping one of Her Majesty's ladies in waiting . . .
Corporal Hicks
Private Hudson
And the line from the film is actually:
"Hudson, sir! He's Hicks!"
But if they can construct a simple sentence, they might fail on the grounds of over-intelligence.
Life on the Vice-Presidential Short List
It’s exciting. It can also feel like a colonoscopy.
There will be blood tests. Interrogations about junior high. An analysis of tax returns.
It is an experience Joseph R. Biden Jr. knows all too well from his time on the vice-presidential short list 12 years ago.
...
“They basically are disassembling your entire life,” said Kathleen Sebelius, a former Democratic governor of Kansas who, along with Mr. Biden, was vetted extensively by the Obama campaign in 2008. “It was as intrusive and probing as anything I’ve ever been through or would hope to ever go through again.”
Evan Bayh, a former Democratic senator from Indiana and a repeat vice-presidential contestant, somewhat famously compared the vetting process to a colonoscopy — “except they use the Hubble telescope on you.”
Indeed, when Barack Obama called Mr. Biden in June 2008 to request permission to vet him, Mr. Biden initially said no. Finally, he wrote in his 2017 memoir, “I agreed to go through the vetting process, but not with a whole lot of enthusiasm.”
In 2013, scientists investigating deaths in a disused mine found a coronavirus remarkably similar to that behind the pandemic. They took samples to their lab 1,000 miles away
In the monsoon season of August 2012 a small team of scientists travelled to southwest China to investigate a new and mysteriously lethal illness. After driving through terraced tea plantations, they reached their destination: an abandoned copper mine where — in white hazmat suits and respirator masks — they ventured into the darkness.
Instantly, they were struck by the stench. Overhead, bats roosted. Underfoot, rats and shrews scurried through thick layers of their droppings. It was a breeding ground for mutated micro-organisms and pathogens deadly to human beings. There was a reason to take extra care. Weeks earlier, six men who had entered the mine had been struck down by an illness that caused an uncontrollable pneumonia. Three of them died.
Today, as deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic exceed half a million and economies totter, the bats’ repellent lair has taken on global significance.
Evidence seen by The Sunday Times suggests that a virus found in its depths — part of a faecal sample that was frozen and sent to a Chinese laboratory for analysis and storage — is the closest known match to the virus that causes Covid-19.
It came from one of the last droppings collected in the year-long quest, during which the six researchers sent hundreds of samples back to their home city of Wuhan. There, experts on bat viruses were trying to identify the source of the Sars — severe acute respiratory syndrome — pandemic 10 years earlier.
The virus was a huge discovery. It was a “new strain” of a Sars-type coronavirus that, surprisingly, received only a passing mention in an academic paper. The six sick men were not referred to at all.
What happened to the virus in the years between its discovery and the eruption of Covid-19? Why was its existence tucked away in obscure records, and its link to three deaths not mentioned?
Nobody can deny the bravery of the scientists who risked their lives by harvesting the highly infectious virus. But did their courageous detective work lead inadvertently to a global disaster?
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/seven-year-covid-trail-revealed-l5vxt7jqp
Old saying is, age before beauty. Maybe new version is, health before economy.
Or is that xenomorphophobic? I forget.
Hilary's problem in 2016 was that she and her No-Brains Trust were obsessed with boosting Hispanic & especially Black turnout to Obama levels (and failed) while largely ignoring need to persuade older, blue-collar voters (in places like Michigan, Pennsylvania & Wisconsin) who were already perfect or near-perfect voters.
*Although there is a certain neat symmetry in Nits and Nats.
OR did some Holyrood govt apparatchik do the whole thing for her? Maybe some combination of the two?
My point is, these tweets are often issued by some functionary. Though sure that is mostly NOT the case re: our Tweeter-in-Chief.
Trump presumably can pardon himself.
As testing in other areas has increased, the city continues to have one of the highest numbers of total cases.
Dundee has the highest rate in Scotland and fourth in the UK, behind only Merthyr Tydfil, Denbighshire, and Rhondda Cynon Taf – all in Wales.
Er, that is, pussycat, which had decided to escape and run under my shed.