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I've been seeing that name about quite a bit of late. I should investigate?

Stunning

Well, there is that interpretation too, I agree

Joke? Herr Gutenberg may well have been a pious man but he was also trying to illustrate how marvellous his printing press was.

That's a lovely album. I must give it a spin

I find this statistic astonishing. Why on earth would a healthcare professional refuse to protect themselves and more importantly their patients?

Yes, that was the case but his appointment letter emphasised not driving in addition. That being said my aunt in a different health authority area didn't have that requirement and she drove. Possibly the two different vaccines or one area's officials being more risk averse.

My father was advised not to drive to his appointment, presumably in case he had a reaction. He got a lift from local car aid.

Can't wait to hear this

Great to have you post again CJ. Wishing you all the very best for your new home.

Well, well, my cynicism is misplaced. Let that be a lesson to me. Not sure the bookshops are going to be very pleased though

"UK does not tax books", yet...sure someone will spot that in our brave new world

Malcolm Griffith's playing with John Surman's 'Brass Project' stood out in that band, which is saying something.

I'm also hearing quite a lot of unrealistic expectations over here. I don't think.people are really considering what a huge logistical and resource effort it is to vaccinate an entire adult population. I'm expecting mine late Spring which is fine by me. Even if it's later, so be it.

Impressed so far by our efforts vaccinating the population (about time they got something right, it's a first). They need to keep the focus on it and not compromise with the second shot distribution. I also agree broadly with the priority banding too. I think we're seeing the advantage of having a nationalised health service with supplies and resources being reorientated to fulfil geographical need. One parent vaccinated, the other not yet despite being on the government 'vulnerable' list. Both well over eighty. I'm sure Mum will be done soon, possibly at-home rather than at the local sports hall. I work with older people and the feelings of relief once vaccinated are palpable and really quite moving.

Couldn't the Gutenberg Bible be considered a sales brochure of sorts...

I think that's from the aforementioned 'Jackie McLean on Mars' isn't it? I've seen the clip more recently than the film and I'm not 100% sure

Thanks for the warning. I may have purchased this but not if their downloads are presented as you say. Such a shame.

Couldn't agree more, I'd love to be able to get a CD posted from US to UK for $7.50!

I think we all realise that but it doesn't mean we're happy about it Korea or Leeds? The choices are now endlessly intriguing Who needs Belgian beer any more!

Party political? No. Political, very likely.

And there is, of course, that other generalisation that it was all the over 70s who voted to leave. But we know that generalisation isn't true either

I'm not wholly convinced by that despite it being my natural reaction. I'm willing to allow that there are non-stupid people who for reasons other than xenophobia fell for the lies. I do this because they include close family who I know are in neither of your categories.

One 'Thread of despair', yippee!