Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
I’m not a Tory.
But I believe Johnson managed to secure a deal to allow increased immigration from India.
So it’s trebles all round on the streets of Hartlepool.
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Since you asked:
Massive Attack - Blue Lines Beck - Odelay (but prefer Midnite Vultures) U2 - Achtung Baby Bjork - Debut Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream Air - Moon Safari Belle & Sebastián - Boy with the Arab Strap Bob Dylan - Time Out Of Mind Buena Vista Social Club OST Suede - Suede Roots - Things Fall Apart
Edit: Super Furry Animals - Fuzzy Logic!
Oh I forgot Buena Vista - and I was thinking about Ry Cooder albums from the 90s but all the really great stuff he did apart from BVSC was back in the 70s and early 80s.
I liked Borderline a lot.
Early Ry Cooder is superb. His last album “Prodigal Son” shows he’s still got it.
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Since you asked:
Massive Attack - Blue Lines Beck - Odelay (but prefer Midnite Vultures) U2 - Achtung Baby Bjork - Debut Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream Air - Moon Safari Belle & Sebastián - Boy with the Arab Strap Bob Dylan - Time Out Of Mind Buena Vista Social Club OST Suede - Suede Roots - Things Fall Apart
More than a quarter of adults in the European Union would be unlikely to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it was offered to them, a survey published on Thursday showed.
Word is, the cruise ships dotted around the Devon coast have been crewing up to start moving them for cruising again. The crews? Yup, flown in from India. Tested with Indian variant Covid? Yup.....but not until they had travelled down here.
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
That the 80s was better than the 90s
The 70s was better than any other decade for music. Or at least a very extended 70s from around 1968 to 1981
I think you need to extend it slightly to include The Velvet Underground & Nico.
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Ian McNabb - Head Like a Rock
Out of time for me is way better than monster but it is distinguishing in levels of excellence.
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
Johnson should fall as @Leon says if he has allowed our vaccine 'miracle' to be completely wrecked by his open borders policy. I mean India was open still only what two weeks ago? Madness.
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
That the 80s was better than the 90s
The 70s was better than any other decade for music. Or at least a very extended 70s from around 1968 to 1981
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
That the 80s was better than the 90s
The 70s was better than any other decade for music. Or at least a very extended 70s from around 1968 to 1981
IIRC I said on this site that if Boris' "lax" attitude to the border - specifically with India in this case - led to another lockdown, I would never vote Tory again
I stand by that
I had a conversation making exactly that point last week. If we have another lockdown due to the incomprehensible travel policies of this government I'll never vote Tory again. I've already sworn off Labour forever, I may have to start voting Lib Dem once more.
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
We also have airbridge v3 coming for summer holidays....where i can't go to Spain, but I can go to Portugal and Gilbrater...and erhh drive no distance at all to Spain.
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
NOT a Tory, but am guessing that wanting to, err, curry goodwill among Indians in UK and in India was a factor, along with economic considerations for the national economy. And party exchequer?
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
This has been an issue from day 1
I cannot explain it.
It's obvious that islands can benefit from locked borders. Taiwan, Oz, NZ. Sure, the UK is more connected, and closing the borders is painful - economically and humanly - but 150,000 deaths and a loss of 10% GDP is much worse.
If Boris' stupidity sends us into another prolonged lockdown, then enough. He has to go, I think
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Ian McNabb - Head Like a Rock
Out of time for me is way better than monster but it is distinguishing in levels of excellence.
Out of Time contains one of the worst songs in existence, a mawkish, sentimental & generally shit track known as Everybody Hurts (If they have to listen to this song).
Everybody Hurts is so bad, it could have been written by Coldplay.
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
This has been an issue from day 1
I cannot explain it.
It's obvious that islands can benefit from locked borders. Taiwan, Oz, NZ. Sure, the UK is more connected, and closing the borders is painful - economically and humanly - but 150,000 deaths and a loss of 10% GDP is much worse.
If Boris' stupidity sends us into another prolonged lockdown, then enough. He has to go, I think
How long is this hysterical overreaction going to happen for? Just tonight, or all weekend until you get to enjoy your first pint on Monday?
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
We also have airbridge v3 coming for summer holidays....where i can't go to Spain, but I can go to Portugal and Gilbrater...and erhh drive no distance at all to Spain.
So long as the vaccines continue to prove effective, it'll be fine.
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Automatic for the People is a lot better than Monster
Sadly it contains "Everybody Hurts" and is therefore ineligible for consideration.
Other great albums anyway
You mentioned Beck - Sea Change is one of the best albums I’ve ever listened to. Utterly depressing
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Ian McNabb - Head Like a Rock
Out of time for me is way better than monster but it is distinguishing in levels of excellence.
Out of Time contains one of the worst songs in existence, a mawkish, sentimental & generally shit track known as Everybody Hurts (If they have to listen to this song).
Everybody Hurts is so bad, it could have been written by Coldplay.
Point of Order: Everybody Hurts is not on Out of Time.
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Ian McNabb - Head Like a Rock
Out of time for me is way better than monster but it is distinguishing in levels of excellence.
Out of Time contains one of the worst songs in existence, a mawkish, sentimental & generally shit track known as Everybody Hurts (If they have to listen to this song).
Everybody Hurts is so bad, it could have been written by Coldplay.
Point of Order: Everybody Hurts is not on Out of Time.
Shit. You're right. It's Automatic for the People OOT is an excellent album.
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Australia and NZ are absolutely brutal to their citizens abroad. No, you aren't getting back in, No you're stuck. Try and get back in and you face a massive fine and prison
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Ian McNabb - Head Like a Rock
Out of time for me is way better than monster but it is distinguishing in levels of excellence.
Out of Time contains one of the worst songs in existence, a mawkish, sentimental & generally shit track known as Everybody Hurts (If they have to listen to this song).
Everybody Hurts is so bad, it could have been written by Coldplay.
Harsh and wrong. And surely on Automatic for the People?
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
I'd like to see a "best albums of the 80s" list.
Compared to the 90's the answer would be most of them except dollar
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Australia and NZ are absolutely brutal to their citizens abroad. No, you aren't getting back in, No you're stuck. Try and get back in and you face a massive fine and prison
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
The Aussie IPL cricketers were sentenced to a fortnight in the Maldives I think!
Aubrey Allegretti @breeallegretti Stark warning issued by DHSC tonight, in light of India variant’s spread:
“We cannot rule out re-imposing economic and social restrictions at a local or regional level if evidence suggests they are necessary to contain or suppress a variant which escapes the vaccine.”
I've been generally in favour of lockdowns, but there's simply no point any more. People can simply head out less until they're vaccinated which won't be too long for well anyone over 30, and I doubt many 20 - 30s are bothered about catching Covid now anyway. The message really should switch to - get vaxxed, live your best life.
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
That the 80s was better than the 90s
The 70s was better than any other decade for music. Or at least a very extended 70s from around 1968 to 1981
Cool 80s music ends in summer 1981, with The Specials were number one with Ghost Town.
After that? Not so much. Some great world music in the 80's. And to be fair, Shriekback. (Much of the soundtrack to Manhunter.)
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
That the 80s was better than the 90s
The 70s was better than any other decade for music. Or at least a very extended 70s from around 1968 to 1981
Cool 80s music ends in summer 1981, with The Specials were number one with Ghost Town.
After that? Not so much. Some great world music in the 80's. And to be fair, Shriekback. (Much of the soundtrack to Manhunter.)
82 and 83 are two of my favourite years for music.
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Australia and NZ are absolutely brutal to their citizens abroad. No, you aren't getting back in, No you're stuck. Try and get back in and you face a massive fine and prison
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
Australian citizens permanent residents immediate family members travellers who have been in New Zealand territory (New Zealand and Tokelau) for at least the 14 days before the date of departure. This does not include the Realm Countries of the Cook Islands and Niue.
Note: From 1201 am, Monday 3 May 2021, travellers who have been in India in the 14 days prior to departure to Australia will not be permitted entry into Australia before 15 May 2021
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
I already said Meatloaf - Bat Out of Hell II but if you're only counting bands
Guns N Roses - Use Your Illusion I
Worth a mention for November Rain and Don't Cry alone.
Any album with November Rain on it is definitely in the top 3. Probably the best rock video ever.
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
That the 80s was better than the 90s
The 70s was better than any other decade for music. Or at least a very extended 70s from around 1968 to 1981
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Australia and NZ are absolutely brutal to their citizens abroad. No, you aren't getting back in, No you're stuck. Try and get back in and you face a massive fine and prison
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
They were running the "im only allowed out for one bit of exercise a day, its like being in prison" this week... Australia you aren't allowed out period, in fact some accommodation has no natural light, its tough shit, get in there and we will let you out when we say so.
Aubrey Allegretti @breeallegretti Stark warning issued by DHSC tonight, in light of India variant’s spread:
“We cannot rule out re-imposing economic and social restrictions at a local or regional level if evidence suggests they are necessary to contain or suppress a variant which escapes the vaccine.”
Bolton regional restrictions nailed on Mon 17 May
Happy Days again GRRRRRRR
Last few words are key there....
As this doesn't escape the vaccine, case numbers aren't that important.
We seem to be having the same kind of night that that German reporter caused way back when. Quite why some of you seem to think we are suddenly back to square one is beyond me. Yes we should be concerned about the Indian variant, and we are, and are taking steps. Maybe we will need more regional or local measures. Right now you can barely find an infected person in the south west, and the vulnerable are protected. Strong evidence of decent protection from one dose remember. I suspect in a few weeks we will look back and laugh at tonight. Hold your nerve.
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Depeche Mode - Songs of Faith & Devotion
Oh yes. Really terrible omission from me.
Massive Attack / Blue Lines.
I'll add No Doubt - Tragic Kingdom
My nominations:
Boo Radleys - Giant Steps
and for a lighterood
Terrorvision - How to Lose Friends and Irritate People
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Ian McNabb - Head Like a Rock
Out of time for me is way better than monster but it is distinguishing in levels of excellence.
Out of Time contains one of the worst songs in existence, a mawkish, sentimental & generally shit track known as Everybody Hurts (If they have to listen to this song).
Everybody Hurts is so bad, it could have been written by Coldplay.
Actually I love everybody hurts but it is not on that album. And Coldplay always have Yellow.
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Ian McNabb - Head Like a Rock
Out of time for me is way better than monster but it is distinguishing in levels of excellence.
Out of Time contains one of the worst songs in existence, a mawkish, sentimental & generally shit track known as Everybody Hurts (If they have to listen to this song).
Everybody Hurts is so bad, it could have been written by Coldplay.
Point of Order: Everybody Hurts is not on Out of Time.
Shit. You're right. It's Automatic for the People OOT is an excellent album.
Loved it at the time, but not my go to now for rem. Probably would be a mix tape from the early albums.
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Australia and NZ are absolutely brutal to their citizens abroad. No, you aren't getting back in, No you're stuck. Try and get back in and you face a massive fine and prison
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
Australian citizens permanent residents immediate family members travellers who have been in New Zealand territory (New Zealand and Tokelau) for at least the 14 days before the date of departure. This does not include the Realm Countries of the Cook Islands and Niue.
Note: From 1201 am, Monday 3 May 2021, travellers who have been in India in the 14 days prior to departure to Australia will not be permitted entry into Australia before 15 May 2021
I should have been more precise. They enforce a real hotel quarantine
And they are super tough on the hard cases - like India
"Australians stuck overseas 'abandoned' by their own country
"On Saturday, Australia also announced it would jail anyone who attempts to return from India. For people like Mr Sharma, trying to get home is now a criminal act - punishable by five years jail or an A$66,000 (£36,800; $51,000) fine.
It's just the latest hardline action taken by the government to keep the virus out of the country. Australia has enjoyed near zero- infection rates and recorded just 910 deaths - far fewer than most other nations.
It attributes its virus success to its strict border controls and quarantine measures. But these have also locked out thousands of Australians from returning home over the course of the pandemic."
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Ian McNabb - Head Like a Rock
Out of time for me is way better than monster but it is distinguishing in levels of excellence.
Out of Time contains one of the worst songs in existence, a mawkish, sentimental & generally shit track known as Everybody Hurts (If they have to listen to this song).
Everybody Hurts is so bad, it could have been written by Coldplay.
Actually I love everybody hurts but it is not on that album. And Coldplay always have Yellow.
Oh, Coldplay has Yellow, and A Rush of Blood to the Head wasn't bad at all.
sighs I seem to be sharing a forum with musical philistines
Are you missing the references to 'Haysi Fantaysi' (approx spelling) as I know you rate them on the same level as Pet Shop Boys as per your previous posts?
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Depeche Mode - Songs of Faith & Devotion
Oh yes. Really terrible omission from me.
Massive Attack / Blue Lines.
Protection by Massive Attack too.
Excellent album but Blue Lines has the edge. Given the hysteria on here tonight I’m going to blast Hymn of the Big Wheel out right now...
One upside of switching to Moderna/Pfizer for u 40s is we can now switch to a minimum 3 week 1st/2nd dose program. Well that's what I'm on, getting 2nd jab tommorow 22 days after 1st.
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
That the 80s was better than the 90s
The 70s was better than any other decade for music. Or at least a very extended 70s from around 1968 to 1981
Cool 80s music ends in summer 1981, with The Specials were number one with Ghost Town.
After that? Not so much. Some great world music in the 80's. And to be fair, Shriekback. (Much of the soundtrack to Manhunter.)
82 and 83 are two of my favourite years for music.
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Ian McNabb - Head Like a Rock
Out of time for me is way better than monster but it is distinguishing in levels of excellence.
Out of Time contains one of the worst songs in existence, a mawkish, sentimental & generally shit track known as Everybody Hurts (If they have to listen to this song).
Everybody Hurts is so bad, it could have been written by Coldplay.
Actually I love everybody hurts but it is not on that album. And Coldplay always have Yellow.
Mawkish. Sentimental. Musically dreary.
It's like they sat around and said "Oh, if we're to be taken seriously, we need to do something slow and sad. Nah, doesn't matter if there's no musical complexity in there. Just slow and sad."
Aside from having having the most dynamic and relatable leadership of the German parties, the Greens also appear to be the most focused, competent and motivated as a party. I think they may do very well in the next election.
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Australia and NZ are absolutely brutal to their citizens abroad. No, you aren't getting back in, No you're stuck. Try and get back in and you face a massive fine and prison
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
Australian citizens permanent residents immediate family members travellers who have been in New Zealand territory (New Zealand and Tokelau) for at least the 14 days before the date of departure. This does not include the Realm Countries of the Cook Islands and Niue.
Note: From 1201 am, Monday 3 May 2021, travellers who have been in India in the 14 days prior to departure to Australia will not be permitted entry into Australia before 15 May 2021
I should have been more precise. They enforce a real hotel quarantine
And they are super tough on the hard cases - like India
"Australians stuck overseas 'abandoned' by their own country
"On Saturday, Australia also announced it would jail anyone who attempts to return from India. For people like Mr Sharma, trying to get home is now a criminal act - punishable by five years jail or an A$66,000 (£36,800; $51,000) fine.
It's just the latest hardline action taken by the government to keep the virus out of the country. Australia has enjoyed near zero- infection rates and recorded just 910 deaths - far fewer than most other nations.
It attributes its virus success to its strict border controls and quarantine measures. But these have also locked out thousands of Australians from returning home over the course of the pandemic."
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Australia and NZ are absolutely brutal to their citizens abroad. No, you aren't getting back in, No you're stuck. Try and get back in and you face a massive fine and prison
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
Australian citizens permanent residents immediate family members travellers who have been in New Zealand territory (New Zealand and Tokelau) for at least the 14 days before the date of departure. This does not include the Realm Countries of the Cook Islands and Niue.
Note: From 1201 am, Monday 3 May 2021, travellers who have been in India in the 14 days prior to departure to Australia will not be permitted entry into Australia before 15 May 2021
I should have been more precise. They enforce a real hotel quarantine
And they are super tough on the hard cases - like India
"Australians stuck overseas 'abandoned' by their own country
"On Saturday, Australia also announced it would jail anyone who attempts to return from India. For people like Mr Sharma, trying to get home is now a criminal act - punishable by five years jail or an A$66,000 (£36,800; $51,000) fine.
It's just the latest hardline action taken by the government to keep the virus out of the country. Australia has enjoyed near zero- infection rates and recorded just 910 deaths - far fewer than most other nations.
It attributes its virus success to its strict border controls and quarantine measures. But these have also locked out thousands of Australians from returning home over the course of the pandemic."
Interestingly, given Chris' rant about AZN being ineffective against the Saffer strain because of the results of Phase III or that suspect trial, I just heard the head of the CDC state that all the vaccines are extremely effective against all the strains of COVID examined. She specifically mentioned Kent, Brazilian and Saffer strains.
FWIW, the new CDC guidance is that, if you are fully vaccinated, you no longer have to wear mask in supermarkets etc... unless otherwise mandated by your State, county or municipality (given community variations in infection rates etc...)
sighs I seem to be sharing a forum with musical philistines
Are you missing the references to 'Haysi Fantaysi' (approx spelling) as I know you rate them on the same level as Pet Shop Boys as per your previous posts?
Gods I had forgotten about them fortunately but at least they were better than the bin bag girls....toto coelo or something
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Depeche Mode - Songs of Faith & Devotion
Oh yes. Really terrible omission from me.
Especially when it's on your avatar! Second row, right-hand side!
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Australia and NZ are absolutely brutal to their citizens abroad. No, you aren't getting back in, No you're stuck. Try and get back in and you face a massive fine and prison
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
Australia has treated its own citizens abominably. And it has ballsed up vaccine procurement. It’s in serious danger of becoming an economic & cultural bubble.
Worry not about cases Leon, who cares if they don’t lead to illness? Wu-flu was a novel virus, which is why the world had its pants pulled down. Indian covid is not a novel virus but a variant of a virus that we’re fast headed to having 90% of immune systems trained to respond to.
It’ll be fine. If unlockdown is delayed I’ll be asking my mp to write a letter, not because of border policy but an inability to distinguish prevalence of a virus from illness.
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Australia and NZ are absolutely brutal to their citizens abroad. No, you aren't getting back in, No you're stuck. Try and get back in and you face a massive fine and prison
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
Australian citizens permanent residents immediate family members travellers who have been in New Zealand territory (New Zealand and Tokelau) for at least the 14 days before the date of departure. This does not include the Realm Countries of the Cook Islands and Niue.
Note: From 1201 am, Monday 3 May 2021, travellers who have been in India in the 14 days prior to departure to Australia will not be permitted entry into Australia before 15 May 2021
I should have been more precise. They enforce a real hotel quarantine
And they are super tough on the hard cases - like India
"Australians stuck overseas 'abandoned' by their own country
"On Saturday, Australia also announced it would jail anyone who attempts to return from India. For people like Mr Sharma, trying to get home is now a criminal act - punishable by five years jail or an A$66,000 (£36,800; $51,000) fine.
It's just the latest hardline action taken by the government to keep the virus out of the country. Australia has enjoyed near zero- infection rates and recorded just 910 deaths - far fewer than most other nations.
It attributes its virus success to its strict border controls and quarantine measures. But these have also locked out thousands of Australians from returning home over the course of the pandemic."
sighs I seem to be sharing a forum with musical philistines
Are you missing the references to 'Haysi Fantaysi' (approx spelling) as I know you rate them on the same level as Pet Shop Boys as per your previous posts?
Gods I had forgotten about them fortunately but at least they were better than the bin bag girls....toto coelo or something
Yes you did mention toto coelo in the same post - let's not reprise this.
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
Johnson should fall as @Leon says if he has allowed our vaccine 'miracle' to be completely wrecked by his open borders policy. I mean India was open still only what two weeks ago? Madness.
There are people who would let any variant into the country as long as they could leave 10C London for a 25C holiday.
My very first gig was Blur, at the BIC, in December 2003.
They didn't do another one for over five years.
I really did think I was born too late....
I had tickets for Blur at Mile End Park and Oasis at Earl’s Court in 95 & didn’t end up seeing either. A great time to be a teenager/early 20s if you like Beer, football and Guitar bands
But my fav album of the 90s by far was Nirvana’s Nevermind.
I did see Oasis at Knebworth, blur & Weller at Chelmsford and Black Grape at Brixton though, but the two I missed were quite legendary concerts I think.
Without question. Nevermind changed music.
And clothes. That Kurt Cobain 'don't care' double cardigan look.
Aubrey Allegretti @breeallegretti Stark warning issued by DHSC tonight, in light of India variant’s spread:
“We cannot rule out re-imposing economic and social restrictions at a local or regional level if evidence suggests they are necessary to contain or suppress a variant which escapes the vaccine.”
Bolton regional restrictions nailed on Mon 17 May
Happy Days again GRRRRRRR
Last few words are key there....
As this doesn't escape the vaccine, case numbers aren't that important.
Well, sort of. The problem is that some on SAGE seem to think case numbers are very important and start waving around Warwick's latest model which iirc shows heaps of dead a week in high summer on their worst case from a variant that has more transmission than Kent.
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Australia and NZ are absolutely brutal to their citizens abroad. No, you aren't getting back in, No you're stuck. Try and get back in and you face a massive fine and prison
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
Australian citizens permanent residents immediate family members travellers who have been in New Zealand territory (New Zealand and Tokelau) for at least the 14 days before the date of departure. This does not include the Realm Countries of the Cook Islands and Niue.
Note: From 1201 am, Monday 3 May 2021, travellers who have been in India in the 14 days prior to departure to Australia will not be permitted entry into Australia before 15 May 2021
I should have been more precise. They enforce a real hotel quarantine
And they are super tough on the hard cases - like India
"Australians stuck overseas 'abandoned' by their own country
"On Saturday, Australia also announced it would jail anyone who attempts to return from India. For people like Mr Sharma, trying to get home is now a criminal act - punishable by five years jail or an A$66,000 (£36,800; $51,000) fine.
It's just the latest hardline action taken by the government to keep the virus out of the country. Australia has enjoyed near zero- infection rates and recorded just 910 deaths - far fewer than most other nations.
It attributes its virus success to its strict border controls and quarantine measures. But these have also locked out thousands of Australians from returning home over the course of the pandemic."
My call earlier to Israeli Embassy on current events in Israel and Palestine. We need to de-escalate tensions now in all areas. @theSNP stands foresquare for a just peace based on the rule of law.
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Australia and NZ are absolutely brutal to their citizens abroad. No, you aren't getting back in, No you're stuck. Try and get back in and you face a massive fine and prison
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
Australia has treated its own citizens abominably. And it has ballsed up vaccine procurement. It’s in serious danger of becoming an economic & cultural bubble.
Worry not about cases Leon, who cares if they don’t lead to illness? Wu-flu was a novel virus, which is why the world had its pants pulled down. Indian covid is not a novel virus but a variant of a virus that we’re fast headed to having 90% of immune systems trained to respond to.
It’ll be fine. If unlockdown is delayed I’ll be asking my mp to write a letter, not because of border policy but an inability to distinguish prevalence of a virus from illness.
Sure, I agree with most of that
Problem is we still have enough people unvaxxed - the young, the refuseniks - such that, if a new variant ran riot, it would really impact the NHS, and kill - I dunno - another 20,000? 50,000?
These are not small things. We would lock down again for sure if hundreds were dying every day. The social psychology would ensure this
We approach a moment when we might have to make the jab mandatory. Or at least engineer a situation where you can't do ANYTHING without a jab
Interestingly, given Chris' rant about AZN being ineffective against the Saffer strain because of the results of Phase III or that suspect trial, I just heard the head of the CDC state that all the vaccines are extremely effective against all the strains of COVID examined. She specifically mentioned Kent, Brazilian and Saffer strains.
FWIW, the new CDC guidance is that, if you are fully vaccinated, you no longer have to wear mask in supermarkets etc... unless otherwise mandated by your State, county or municipality (given community variations in infection rates etc...)
Chris will ignore that. Doesn’t match what he knows is true.
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
That the 80s was better than the 90s
The 70s was better than any other decade for music. Or at least a very extended 70s from around 1968 to 1981
Whiter Shade of Pale Beirut The early Queen stuff
Rolling Stones at their peak Ry Cooder Little Feat Lynyrd Skynyrd Roxy Music Early Dire Straits Early Talking Heads Jethro Tull Fleetwood Mac
I could list 50 more amazing bands from that period. No other decade has come close.
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Australia and NZ are absolutely brutal to their citizens abroad. No, you aren't getting back in, No you're stuck. Try and get back in and you face a massive fine and prison
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
Australian citizens permanent residents immediate family members travellers who have been in New Zealand territory (New Zealand and Tokelau) for at least the 14 days before the date of departure. This does not include the Realm Countries of the Cook Islands and Niue.
Note: From 1201 am, Monday 3 May 2021, travellers who have been in India in the 14 days prior to departure to Australia will not be permitted entry into Australia before 15 May 2021
I should have been more precise. They enforce a real hotel quarantine
And they are super tough on the hard cases - like India
"Australians stuck overseas 'abandoned' by their own country
"On Saturday, Australia also announced it would jail anyone who attempts to return from India. For people like Mr Sharma, trying to get home is now a criminal act - punishable by five years jail or an A$66,000 (£36,800; $51,000) fine.
It's just the latest hardline action taken by the government to keep the virus out of the country. Australia has enjoyed near zero- infection rates and recorded just 910 deaths - far fewer than most other nations.
It attributes its virus success to its strict border controls and quarantine measures. But these have also locked out thousands of Australians from returning home over the course of the pandemic."
Best albums of the 1990s... (only picking one per band):
Radiohead - The Bends Nirvana - Nevermind Pulp - Different Class Blur - Modern Life is Rubbish Oasis - Definitely Maybe REM - Monster Portishead - Dummy Leftfield - Leftism Moby - Everything is Wrong Beastie Boys - Check Your Head Pearl Jam - 10
What am I missing?
Depeche Mode - Songs of Faith & Devotion
Instead of Violator, really?
Oh, yeah! That was 1990! But Personal Jesus was released as a single in 1989. So it's kind of straddling the decade boundary.
The Indian variant isn’t vaccine resistant. So surge vax in the high prevalence areas and move on.
Yeah it's just more transmissible. Which makes sense, Covid variants are so widespread and constantly evolving the highest transmission ones will always win out - don't forget most of the world isn't vaxxed right now.
Basically it means you just need a higher rate of vaccination/prior infection to achieve herd immunity, we're one of the few large countries in the world that's going to hit anything like what's needed. But we're getting there, and very fast compared to other nations. One thing, it's going to be rough to be an antivaxxer with this new strain - the refuseniks in their 60s + around Bolton are probably fucked.
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Australia and NZ are absolutely brutal to their citizens abroad. No, you aren't getting back in, No you're stuck. Try and get back in and you face a massive fine and prison
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
Australian citizens permanent residents immediate family members travellers who have been in New Zealand territory (New Zealand and Tokelau) for at least the 14 days before the date of departure. This does not include the Realm Countries of the Cook Islands and Niue.
Note: From 1201 am, Monday 3 May 2021, travellers who have been in India in the 14 days prior to departure to Australia will not be permitted entry into Australia before 15 May 2021
I should have been more precise. They enforce a real hotel quarantine
And they are super tough on the hard cases - like India
"Australians stuck overseas 'abandoned' by their own country
"On Saturday, Australia also announced it would jail anyone who attempts to return from India. For people like Mr Sharma, trying to get home is now a criminal act - punishable by five years jail or an A$66,000 (£36,800; $51,000) fine.
It's just the latest hardline action taken by the government to keep the virus out of the country. Australia has enjoyed near zero- infection rates and recorded just 910 deaths - far fewer than most other nations.
It attributes its virus success to its strict border controls and quarantine measures. But these have also locked out thousands of Australians from returning home over the course of the pandemic."
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Australia and NZ are absolutely brutal to their citizens abroad. No, you aren't getting back in, No you're stuck. Try and get back in and you face a massive fine and prison
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
Australia has treated its own citizens abominably. And it has ballsed up vaccine procurement. It’s in serious danger of becoming an economic & cultural bubble.
Worry not about cases Leon, who cares if they don’t lead to illness? Wu-flu was a novel virus, which is why the world had its pants pulled down. Indian covid is not a novel virus but a variant of a virus that we’re fast headed to having 90% of immune systems trained to respond to.
It’ll be fine. If unlockdown is delayed I’ll be asking my mp to write a letter, not because of border policy but an inability to distinguish prevalence of a virus from illness.
Sure, I agree with most of that
Problem is we still have enough people unvaxxed - the young, the refuseniks - such that, if a new variant ran riot, it would really impact the NHS, and kill - I dunno - another 20,000? 50,000?
These are not small things. We would lock down again for sure if hundreds were dying every day. The social psychology would ensure this
We approach a moment when we might have to make the jab mandatory. Or at least engineer a situation where you can't do ANYTHING without a jab
I don’t really understand squeamishness about mandatory vaccination given everything else imposed on us in the last year. If any fucker refuses it, you are cast to that rocky island near Ireland where bearded Luke Skywalker lived.
Fraser Knight @Fraser_Knight · 1m Warning from Health Secretary the government will not hesitate to take further action to get Indian variant under control.
All positive tests in London are also now going to be prioritised for sequencing to see if they’re a result of a mutation.
++++
Can a Tory, any Tory, please explain the open borders policy?? What the fucking holy fuck was gained by allowing flights from India for an extra three weeks?
WHAT???
They seem to have a problem with the idea of immediately closing borders, as if they're afraid of offending people who might not be able to get back to the UK. But stopping new variants from entering the country is surely more important.
When will they learn that despite the media running the "hard luck" stories, the public are basically we have no sympathy....what were you doing travelling for a wedding or for a social media photoshoot....
Australia and NZ are absolutely brutal to their citizens abroad. No, you aren't getting back in, No you're stuck. Try and get back in and you face a massive fine and prison
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
Australian citizens permanent residents immediate family members travellers who have been in New Zealand territory (New Zealand and Tokelau) for at least the 14 days before the date of departure. This does not include the Realm Countries of the Cook Islands and Niue.
Note: From 1201 am, Monday 3 May 2021, travellers who have been in India in the 14 days prior to departure to Australia will not be permitted entry into Australia before 15 May 2021
I should have been more precise. They enforce a real hotel quarantine
And they are super tough on the hard cases - like India
"Australians stuck overseas 'abandoned' by their own country
"On Saturday, Australia also announced it would jail anyone who attempts to return from India. For people like Mr Sharma, trying to get home is now a criminal act - punishable by five years jail or an A$66,000 (£36,800; $51,000) fine.
It's just the latest hardline action taken by the government to keep the virus out of the country. Australia has enjoyed near zero- infection rates and recorded just 910 deaths - far fewer than most other nations.
It attributes its virus success to its strict border controls and quarantine measures. But these have also locked out thousands of Australians from returning home over the course of the pandemic."
I took my young teenage daughter to see Nik Kershaw at the Hippodrome in Hammersmith in the early 80s. (Won't let the sun go down on me).
I was sitting about three rows from the front in front of an enormous black box about twenty feet high. It dominated that side of the stage. When the "music" started and the drummer drummed I was hit in the stomach with the volume of sound. It was a loudspeaker. I doubled up and crouched with my raincoat over my head while all these very young teenage girls screamed around me including my daughter. I went to the bar in the interval and stayed there.
Many years later my daughter took me to a Tina Turner concert and then later to a Stones concert as a thank you.
My call earlier to Israeli Embassy on current events in Israel and Palestine. We need to de-escalate tensions now in all areas. @theSNP stands foresquare for a just peace based on the rule of law.
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But I believe Johnson managed to secure a deal to allow increased immigration from India.
So it’s trebles all round on the streets of Hartlepool.
Billy the Kid - Ry Cooder (Billy Dean & Paul Nelson)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aALKo6xS43Y
Along the lines of Blue Lines, one of those that everyone loves but doesn't necessarily know.
More than a quarter of adults in the European Union would be unlikely to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it was offered to them, a survey published on Thursday showed.
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/over-quarter-eu-adults-would-refuse-covid-19-shot-survey-says-2021-05-13/
Word is, the cruise ships dotted around the Devon coast have been crewing up to start moving them for cruising again. The crews? Yup, flown in from India. Tested with Indian variant Covid? Yup.....but not until they had travelled down here.
Can anyone confirm?
Beirut
The early Queen stuff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R781LDKOVJE&ab_channel=LaBlogothèque
I cannot explain it.
It's obvious that islands can benefit from locked borders. Taiwan, Oz, NZ. Sure, the UK is more connected, and closing the borders is painful - economically and humanly - but 150,000 deaths and a loss of 10% GDP is much worse.
If Boris' stupidity sends us into another prolonged lockdown, then enough. He has to go, I think
Everybody Hurts is so bad, it could have been written by Coldplay.
Also - if we lock down again before we've actually really unlocked, I think I THINK I might go insane.
You mentioned Beck - Sea Change is one of the best albums I’ve ever listened to. Utterly depressing
OOT is an excellent album.
It is savage and it is massively popular. They have kept out the virus - along with tens of thousands of their own people. I do not understand why a Tory government in the UK is so limitlessly pathetic
https://covid.joinzoe.com/data
Happy Days again GRRRRRRR
The message really should switch to - get vaxxed, live your best life.
After that? Not so much. Some great world music in the 80's. And to be fair, Shriekback. (Much of the soundtrack to Manhunter.)
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-international-travellers
The only people who can travel to Australia are:
Australian citizens
permanent residents
immediate family members
travellers who have been in New Zealand territory (New Zealand and Tokelau) for at least the 14 days before the date of departure. This does not include the Realm Countries of the Cook Islands and Niue.
Note: From 1201 am, Monday 3 May 2021, travellers who have been in India in the 14 days prior to departure to Australia will not be permitted entry into Australia before 15 May 2021
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TuEHvFRjCKg
The green traffic light, on the wet shiny street, looking like spilled Creme de menthe…
I asked what has happened to my fifty thousand… she smiled in the back of this very car…
As this doesn't escape the vaccine, case numbers aren't that important.
Boo Radleys - Giant Steps
and for a lighterood
Terrorvision - How to Lose Friends and Irritate People
And they are super tough on the hard cases - like India
"Australians stuck overseas 'abandoned' by their own country
"On Saturday, Australia also announced it would jail anyone who attempts to return from India. For people like Mr Sharma, trying to get home is now a criminal act - punishable by five years jail or an A$66,000 (£36,800; $51,000) fine.
It's just the latest hardline action taken by the government to keep the virus out of the country. Australia has enjoyed near zero- infection rates and recorded just 910 deaths - far fewer than most other nations.
It attributes its virus success to its strict border controls and quarantine measures. But these have also locked out thousands of Australians from returning home over the course of the pandemic."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-56924188
*However* pretty much everything else is dirge.
It's like they sat around and said "Oh, if we're to be taken seriously, we need to do something slow and sad. Nah, doesn't matter if there's no musical complexity in there. Just slow and sad."
So you can understand my confusion.
FWIW, the new CDC guidance is that, if you are fully vaccinated, you no longer have to wear mask in supermarkets etc... unless otherwise mandated by your State, county or municipality (given community variations in infection rates etc...)
Worry not about cases Leon, who cares if they don’t lead to illness? Wu-flu was a novel virus, which is why the world had its pants pulled down. Indian covid is not a novel virus but a variant of a virus that we’re fast headed to having 90% of immune systems trained to respond to.
It’ll be fine. If unlockdown is delayed I’ll be asking my mp to write a letter, not because of border policy but an inability to distinguish prevalence of a virus from illness.
https://covid19.sanger.ac.uk/lineages/raw?lineage=B.1.617.2&show=B.1.351,B.1.525,B.1.617,B.1.617.2,P.1,other,B.1.1.7,B.1.177,B&view=map&colorBy=lambda&scale=quadratic
Though not Coldplay, obviously.
My call earlier to Israeli Embassy on current events in Israel and Palestine. We need to de-escalate tensions now in all areas. @theSNP stands foresquare for a just peace based on the rule of law.
https://twitter.com/alynsmith/status/1392520642705100811
https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/details/cases?areaType=ltla&areaName=Doncaster
Problem is we still have enough people unvaxxed - the young, the refuseniks - such that, if a new variant ran riot, it would really impact the NHS, and kill - I dunno - another 20,000? 50,000?
These are not small things. We would lock down again for sure if hundreds were dying every day. The social psychology would ensure this
We approach a moment when we might have to make the jab mandatory. Or at least engineer a situation where you can't do ANYTHING without a jab
Ry Cooder
Little Feat
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Roxy Music
Early Dire Straits
Early Talking Heads
Jethro Tull
Fleetwood Mac
I could list 50 more amazing bands from that period. No other decade has come close.
just given way to Lamb/Gorecki on the Anabob HiFi.
If so this must be the most unbyelectie night ever on PB.
Basically it means you just need a higher rate of vaccination/prior infection to achieve herd immunity, we're one of the few large countries in the world that's going to hit anything like what's needed. But we're getting there, and very fast compared to other nations.
One thing, it's going to be rough to be an antivaxxer with this new strain - the refuseniks in their 60s + around Bolton are probably fucked.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRdZ1eEciQ4
I was sitting about three rows from the front in front of an enormous black box about twenty feet high. It dominated that side of the stage. When the "music" started and the drummer drummed I was hit in the stomach with the volume of sound. It was a loudspeaker. I doubled up and crouched with my raincoat over my head while all these very young teenage girls screamed around me including my daughter. I went to the bar in the interval and stayed there.
Many years later my daughter took me to a Tina Turner concert and then later to a Stones concert as a thank you.
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/judge-warns-tds-his-court-is-not-the-skibbereen-eagle-31020449.html
More seriously it is the same long standing problem areas that never seem to really get better for any period of time.
I remember it well. They were shit.
By contrast, I saw Bowie in Norwich on his Ziggy Stardust tour, 1972 I think. Bloody marvellous.