Thursday, September 17, 2020
His Dad: My Now Journal and Covid 19 Collective…..
His Dad: My Now Journal and Covid 19 Collective…..: Information concerning the way things are now. After Dave died, the cancer and then some observations until Covid 19 and NOW again...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Monday, September 14, 2020
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Little boys without much intelligence nor common sense...
WHAT was going on in their brains? Messing around, hugging each other, going to parties........perhaps no one told them about a virus......
Thiem 'extremely sorry' for Adria Tour antics
Thiem 'extremely sorry' for Adria Tour antics
Adria Tour
(Reuters) - World number three Dominic Thiem is "extremely sorry" for the way players conducted themselves at Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour exhibition event after which four players tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Austrian said on Thursday.
Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki tested positive after playing in the charity tournament in Serbia and Croatia, which drew big crowds and saw players pose for pictures together.
Images and videos of the players hugging at the net, playing basketball together and partying at the event have also been posted on social media.
Australian Open finalist Thiem played in and won the Belgrade leg, which was staged at Djokovic's tennis centre by the Danube River.
The 26-year-old, who lost to Djokovic in the Melbourne final, said he was "shocked" when he got the news from the Adria Tour. The event was called off following the second leg in Zadar, Croatia.
"We played without an audience for weeks, so we have been more than happy about the fans at the event," Thiem said in an Instagram post. "We trusted the Serbian government's corona rules, but we have been too optimistic.
"Our behaviour was a mistake, we acted too euphorically. I am extremely sorry."
Though the players were not breaking government protocols during the tournament, it highlighted the risks of athletes from different countries mingling without adhering to what have become social distancing norms.
Thiem, also a two-times finalist at Roland Garros, did not play in Zadar as he had signed up to join the Ultimate Tennis Showdown, which is being held on weekends at Patrick Mouratoglou's academy in France.
"I've now got tested five times within the last ten days and the result was always negative. I wish everyone who is infected all the best and quick recovery," Thiem added.
Riotous party in London...some reactions..
- I don't suppose any of the people involved are the ones demanding that their lives matter
- 3 hours ago
I am sure it was just a peaceful BLM gathering and the police only got a thumping for not taking the knee. - 3 hours ago
Wheres Khan ? - 3 hours ago
A little help please. What is it exactly that is made stronger through diversity? They always seem to miss out that bit. - 3 hours ago
Water cannons would put a stop to this! - 3 hours ago
And the BLM question WHY there is 'so called' prejudice against them ??? .......... WELL LOOK AT THE VIDEO !!!........... Doing what they DO BEST !!!........Remember this folks ! - 3 hours ago
I feel my culture being enriched as I type - 3 hours ago
George Floyd would be so proud of them.... - 3 hours ago
Police Lives Matter. - 3 hours ago
NO PHOTO'S.......I WONDER WHY?
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
ALL lives matter....
A Conservative MP has described Black Lives Matter movement as "divisive" and said "most people don't naturally see skin colour as a defining characteristic".
Ben Bradley said he had written to the Premier League to complain about the decision to put the logo on the back of footballers' shirts in support of racial equality following mass protests over the the death of George Floyd.
All Premier League clubs replaced footballers' names with the slogan during the first round of fixtures, with players and officials taking the knee to show their support for the cause.
In a piece on his website, the Mansfield MP said he understood clubs were trying to take a stance against racism, which was supported by the vast majority of the public.
However Mr Bradley added: "The point I made though is that whilst what they are trying to achieve is very positive and laudable, what they will actually achieve by choosing to support 'Black Lives Matter' is to increase and further entrench division.
"When you start to push everyone to identify themselves by the colour of their skin, that is not a good thing!
"When you start to single out characteristics that divide you from others, you create an equal and opposite reaction.
"A rise of the far left will create a reactive rise of the far right, and the whole debate is then characterised by those extremes rather than understanding the vast majority of normal people caught in the middle.
"Most of whom in my experience support a strong stance against racism, but don't support the divisive politics that comes with this campaign.
"Most people don't naturally see skin colour as a defining characteristic."
Mr Bradley also argued that phrases like "All Lives Matter" and "White Lives Matter" should not be regarded as racist, adding: "Many people will question why it's ok to say Black Lives Matter, but White Lives Matter is something to be ashamed of
However he said the "White Lives Matter" banner flown over Burnley stadium on Monday was "deeply unhelpful".
The club said it strongly condemned the "offensive" banner and those responsible were not welcome at its ground.
Going outside....
We went out for a visit today to....I've forgotten the name of the village and riverside. Sudfrey or something like that. From Nocton to Bardney and then straight through the village to the river.
Lots of cars on the road, all wanting to go faster....so I went much slower.
Beautifully quiet where we sat having our home made coffee....other than the jets above us...all at war with another county or some country like Lybia. Horrible screeching jets overhead and very threatening. Perhaps their preparing to shoot up some statues or hay fields just for the practice run.....
The river was busy too. Normally we see no ships, just like Nelson....but today there was a narrow boat and two cruisers. Very large cruisers! Actually the RAF could use them for targets.
Then there were the people on bycles ie cyclists with their wifey made sandwiches and battery biles which you don't have to pedal. Or so I'm told. For a few minutes we talked about going out on our bikes, then thought better about it.
So, we're in the very earliest stages of unlocking down and people must think its all over because all they want to do is come out and play. Well some of them...
According to a GovPoll out today....
Lots of cars on the road, all wanting to go faster....so I went much slower.
Beautifully quiet where we sat having our home made coffee....other than the jets above us...all at war with another county or some country like Lybia. Horrible screeching jets overhead and very threatening. Perhaps their preparing to shoot up some statues or hay fields just for the practice run.....
The river was busy too. Normally we see no ships, just like Nelson....but today there was a narrow boat and two cruisers. Very large cruisers! Actually the RAF could use them for targets.
Then there were the people on bycles ie cyclists with their wifey made sandwiches and battery biles which you don't have to pedal. Or so I'm told. For a few minutes we talked about going out on our bikes, then thought better about it.
So, we're in the very earliest stages of unlocking down and people must think its all over because all they want to do is come out and play. Well some of them...
According to a GovPoll out today....
- 47% feel that the Govt announcements have gotten the unlocking procedures and priorities about right....
- 37% think they're wrong and going too fast.....
- The rest want the Govt to accelerate the process.....
We're in the 37% so will be viewing the mad dogs of an English woman with care.....whilst she gallops out and straight into an isolation ward!
Nothing like being out and about to raise the spirits though. WE really enjoyed it.
Came back for a great tomato sandwich, ordered stamp sets from the Royal Mail and watched tennis...
What a great day,,,,,
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The risks are still there for me.....
Boris Johnson has confirmed elements of the coronavirus lockdown will be lifted in England on Monday.
“We can make all of the changes in a safe way,” the prime minister promised at Thursday’s Downing Street press conference.
However, he also warned that “what we are proposing is still just a fraction of the social interaction each of us would normally enjoy”.
Here are five ways the latest easing of the lockdown will affect you.
1. Groups of six can meet outside
Johnson’s key announcement was that groups of up to six people can meet outdoors from Monday.
He said: “I know the toll the lockdown has taken on families and friends who have been unable to see each other.
“So from Monday, we will allow up to six people to meet outside, provided those from different households continue strictly to observe social distancing rules by staying two metres apart.”
People can currently meet one other person in an outdoor public space, but not in private gardens.
Johnson went on: “There is no difference in the health risk, so we will now allow people to meet in gardens and other private outdoor spaces.
“These changes mean friends and family can start to meet their loved ones, perhaps seeing both parents at once or both grandparents at once.
“I know that for many people, this will be a long-awaited and joyful moment.”
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However, he warned people not to go inside the homes of friends and families “unless it is to access the garden”.
He later said people could have a barbecue, provided it is socially distanced.
2. Schools will reopen
Johnson confirmed his plan for schools to reopen on Monday.
He said: “Closing schools has deprived children of their education and as so often, it is the most disadvantaged pupils who risk being hardest hit. On Monday, we will start to put this right in a safe way.”
Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 pupils will return to primary schools, while nurseries and other early years settings will also reopen.
Minutes before the announcement, the National Education Union (NEU) called for Johnson to “draw back” from the plans, citing an Independent SAGE report suggesting reopening schools could be unsafe.
3. Shops will reopen
Outdoor shops and car showrooms will also reopen on Monday, Johnson confirmed.
He said social distancing is “generally easier” in these settings.
This will be followed on 15 June by the reopening of non-essential retail shops, provided the government’s five safety tests are still being met and shops are “COVID-secure”.
4. Social distancing ‘strictly’ remains
The PM warned people must continue to stay two metres apart from those in different households at all times.
He said: “I must stress that to control the virus, everyone needs to stay alert, act responsibly, strictly observe social distancing rules and stay two metres apart from those you do not live with.
“Minimising contact with others is still the best way to prevent transmission.”
He also urged people to avoid seeing others “from too many households in quick succession”.
5. Vulnerable people must continue shielding
Johnson said clinically extremely vulnerable people – those with specific medical conditions that put them at greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19 – should continue staying at home.
The PM said “I do understand how difficult this has been for you” and thanked people for their efforts as they “have helped the NHS to cope”.
Johnson said the government was “looking carefully at how we can make your life easier” but did not share any more details.
Clinically extremely vulnerable people include solid organ transplant recipients; people with specific cancers; people with severe respiratory conditions, people with rare diseases that significantly increase the risk of infections; people on immunosuppression therapies sufficient to significantly increase risk of infection; and women who are pregnant with significant heart disease.
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