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Problem is they test on fit and healthy youngsters (I speak from experience including one T1 trial that went badly,) and that's not the population group we urgently need to vaccinate. I've already seen ads here in London for trial volunteers and the demographic was for those for whom the virus appears not to have significant impact. We also shouldn't cut corners as although we all desire a quick solution God forbid they rush out a product that, long-term, does more harm than good. I know many think it inertia but if it is possible to slow the rate of infection and prioritise those becoming infected to be from within the very low risk groups, mankind's own ability to produce an immune response is always our greatest hope.

Unemployment is most likely to rise if we all panic (as the markets are doing.) Interesting how some companies and individuals (those who can) are responding, John Lewis moving staffs to Waitrose, restaurants moving into food deliveries, companies remotely upskilling and training staffs temporarily under-deployed. Critical bug enterprises will need support, as will local business which is what the Government's trying to do. It's for that reason the keep on carrying on mentality is right as eventually we'll have learned to coexist with the virus, longer term damage from social isolation is far more damaging in the long run.

Wholly different demographics: Norway with a population 7.4 % ( pop density 5%) of the UK's, one of the highest GDPs across the globe and reserves to die for. Ditto Sweden which is only 15% (pop density 8%) of UK's, high GDP and tax take. It would be impossible for the UK to follow suit given the far higher impact the virus is likely to have on high density population centres, of which there aren't any in either country. Even their capitals aren't that crowded. Visit either country and you'll quickly appreciate keeping 2m apart isn't an issue.

Italian Government have deployed this tactic many times over the years, which is why they change so frequently and are ever seeking funds from others in bailouts. Any monies owing aren't cancelled or annulled, they're deferred and longer payment terms means more expensive in the long run.

See also Corbyn announcing he's so upset with Johnson's actions he'll be writing to him to ask what emergency measures his Health Secretary will be announcing Tuesday ? (As if the PM wasn't busy enough at the moment.) As commentators pointed out, rather than shooting his mouth off on TV and social media Corbyn might simply have asked his Shadow Health Secretary who in a welcome cross-party, emergency effort helped Government draft the emergency measures to be announced. Or John McDonald this morning proselytising the Government : " ...must listen to the people," this from a senior party member who concluded that Labour's utterly disastrous election resulted from them, er, not listening to the people. What would he have us do, stockpile bog-rolls in case 70's terrace projectiles make a comeback? Those seeking political gain from this extraordinary global crisis should never be given the time of day once it passes (as it will.)

Ashton appears to be a 'former' self important gobshite. Interesting he doesn't suggest what Government should be doing other than 'convene COBRA' (which for those who've never been there is a ROOM -Cabinet Office Briefing Room A, as opposed to the smaller B.) It's not a standing function of control. It's political point scoring at times like these that aren't needed. Anybody know why he's 'former' and now a rent a quote?

If, as it appears, many of those infected are asymptomatic what's the point in testing? You'd otherwise end up constantly testing the whole of the population to see as and when they became infected or reinfected. No point in that. They're testing those in hospital or at high risk who may have related symptoms, likely been exposed or might become super spreaders and that's about it, because that's a sensible approach.

Like all other viruses Coronavirusus constantly mutate, if they didn't mankind wouldn't have developed and wouldn't be able to survive. Often when they mutate they display similar properties (hence as with seasonal flu you're unlikely to be vacinated against this season's strain but recieve some immunity as to effects based on previous strains.) Occasionally a minor RNA change causes huge differences in the degree of damage a virus can cause - as it appears is the case with Covid19. Caution there's little controlled data (other than the cruise ship in Tokyo) as to what Covid19 impacts are? On that ship it was suggested up to 50% of those infected were asymptomatic (i.e. didn't know they had it) and in other highly publicised cases those exposed and who later died appear to be a subset of those at a greatest degree of risk. Note, too, that should the mortality rate for this virus be in the region of 1%, of the modelled 350k who might die within a year that's NOT in addition to the 640k who'd die anyway, it includes a fair proportion of those who most likely were to die in the shorter term and who's lives were sadly foreshortened. So follow the virologists advice: viruses really, really hate soap and hot water, monitor the improved data and advice as and when it emerges, don't panic buy (there's no need,) and carry on sensibly carrying on.

Recall meeting her at the opening of a recording studio at the height of her music career and around the time she was all over the tabloids for her 'relationship' with that Aussie fraudster. Nothing like I'd imagined her to be (especially the sapphic beau on her arm,) but one exceptionally pleasant celeb who fully appreciated that all publicity is good publicity......

I second that excellent idea.

He's right though when he says: "Spirits Are Fading Fast...." Sure are at The House of Tents....

But if the ground does somehow materialise it's odds on we'll see a managerial return of the original "Fruity" himself

SL bought the shares back the other month at face value.

5 of the players once were great players for the club, but none of them were by 1982, their stars had faded fast. Rodgers I'd not include in that list partly because he could never replace the utter quality that was Gary Collier, but also as many recall his goal scoring exploits, save those often in his own net. Aitken and Marshall weren't great or good in 82 nor had ever been beforehand.

This crops up every year and amazes me the difference between those who were there at the time so recall what happened and those younger who now lionize 8 'martyrs' who are nothing of the sort. I've previously referenced the excellent history of the PFA that covers our decline in detail, so worthy to recall the facts: The 8 were never "forced" to sign away their contracts or livelihoods, they tore nothing up, they mutually agreed to terminate their contracts voluntarily and in doing so were given (gratis) their registrations to trade. The fact they struggled to find careers at other clubs says more of them than the club; They didn't leave without compensation, the 8 shared circa £100k in compensation (a pretty sum in those days, not all of which was taxable.) In 1982 £12,500 would have gone a long way to buying a house in Bristol; The 8 could have held onto their contracts and become creditors and left with nothing - they didn't. Sadly, quite a few local suppliers to the club did go unpaid and it's to them we owe a debt - they got now't but grief from some fans. Remember, too, the other City employees who were laid off without compensation, save of nobody does appreciate their nameless sacrifice; The fact few of the 8 went on to have further careers in football had everything to do with the fact they were either past it, not very good or both (which beggars why they were on such long contracts in the first place?) Several were vocal and highly critical of the club and remained so for years afterwards, blaming many of their future ills and mistakes on this one event. Contrast the spate of redundancies around Bristol at the time, many associated with the decline of the docks and supporting industries with few of those impacted, including many City supporters, receiving nowhere near such level of support from their employers. It was therefore no great surprise the 8's initial 'testimonial' wasn't that well supported. What happened to the 8 was deeply regretable, as was the impact on local creditors and the decline of the club, but the world didn't stop turning. The club exists wholly because of the actions of a few clever directors who saw a way forward and executed their plan. It's to them, not the 8, we owe thanks each week.

I assure you lenders only secure against bricks, mortar and land. One may not borrow against canvas, guy ropes and plastic extruded furnishings...

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Methinks the industrial sized equipment produced to dismantle the terrace wasn't routinely smuggled in case we shipped two early.... Them kiddies weren't messing......

Yes. Industrial level 'demolition' of the terrace. The police dog handler who fell over in the mêlée and was bitten by his own mutt......

'Loser' by Beck

Slarti, is that why The Gas never come from behind?

Let alone the prospect of encountering 'Thunderguts' in the Air Balloon......

Clearly you've never spent a New Year's Day in Pompey.......

I believe Hamer's given an interview with The Evil in which he vehemently denies having been in Henbury Gas' shop having his 'hard drive' wiped (at the time he was dining in the Patchway branch of KebabsRUs and is 100% sure of the fact as: "I don't often splash the cash on fine dining..") He further explains that owing to a medical condition whereby he suffers constant hot flushes he never has the heating on in the office and any allegation that the heating hasn't worked for years with the utilities having been disconnected is unfounded.

Good points all Harry, ditto had the transfer not been completed Sala doubtless would be covered by continuation of Nantes insurance. I'd also expect there to be liability in respect of minimum contract values (many employers continue to pay a percentage of income to relatives for a defined period.) As you'll know, such policies invariably include exclusion clauses ( normally covering dangerous activities.) I've no idea whether the flight taken might be considered as such but there's lack of clarity as to the hire arrangements for the aircraft (was it a passenger hire?) Years back I used to hire 2 light aircraft each night shipping newspapers to and from Europe. Occasionally I'd decide to jump on board with the pilot though had something happened I wouldn't have been covered as that wasn't the purpose for which I'd contracted the flights.