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  1. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Numbers have risen very substantially here. Although these are very clearly estimated numbers, we have gone from very low to very high. Not so surprising when we consider how many vistors we have had, and the loosening of measures. Mind, even the remaining things - like wearing masks indoors...
  2. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Reporting Covid casualties accurately Almost everything (other than pocket lining) in this country is apparently beyond the capability of those charged with the task of carrying it out
  3. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Odd how much the numbers vary. Covid-19 in the UK Daily cases 23,510 +1,819 vs last week Daily deaths 146 Total deaths 130,503 Cases and deaths as published 10 Aug 2021. Weekly change shows difference from 7 days ago. Source...
  4. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Just saw/heard an advert for Kardia Mobile - a heart monitor device. The specifically claimed it is "CE marked". What madness! The rules are bizarre with NI needing separate handling to rest of UK. And the UKCA not being 100% in place...
  5. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Did Kent vote for brexit? Emergency Brexit powers to handle lorry queues are being made permanent
  6. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    For clarity, has he just taken it out? Allegedly. :) Or was it a while ago?
  7. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    In the context of a government not being willing to dislose NHS app alerts, I wonder how many infections are simply not being recorded? Yes, it is great for the individual if they suffer so mildly that they do not need medicial intervention. But do we end up seeing distorted case numbers?
  8. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    So, Adieu Then. Dido.
  9. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I love this - shows how well informed anti-vaxx protestors are: Anti-vaccine protesters storm BBC HQ – years after it moved out Group gain access to old Television Centre in west London, which is now mostly rented by ITV daytime shows...
  10. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    brexit benefits continue to mount: Vodafone is bringing back roaming charges for U.K. users traveling in Europe, the second mobile operator do so post-Brexit after originally saying they had no plans to re-introduce them. Everywhere that I roam Over land or sea or foam You can always charge me...
  11. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Just heard the claim that David Cameron "did his due diligence" in order to exonerate him of any blame with respect to Greensill. My view, for what it is worth? He obviously didn't do adequate due diligence. And if he thinks or claims otherwise, it shows him up for his ignorance and greed.
  12. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    If you did sell it to them, I'd be ooooh-soooo tempted to almost copy Banksie. But, instead of half-destroying it, do the job properly so it has zero worth. :)
  13. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    "The IEA complained that it had not been offered a right to respond to the allegations. However, Ofcom said this was not necessary given the programmes were not unfair to the IEA." What did they really expect?
  14. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Johnson does it again: Boris Johnson Leaves Public Reeling After Nearly £100,000 Spent On Art For No.10 The news follows spending cuts to several public sector areas. Boris Johnson has found himself in the public’s firing line after it was revealed close to £100,000 was spent...
  15. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Perhaps Thames don't lie so obviously and consistently? We all know they are discharging sewage.
  16. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Just why is the government funding this? The government has launched a £4m fund to back projects trialling running fibre optic broadband cables through water pipes to help connect hard-to-reach homes without digging up roads. The money will also be used to test out monitors in pipes that can...
  17. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    McMurdo Unsound?
  18. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Silly truckers. (The government rather than the Army.)
  19. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    And then: she died in miss-our-i...
  20. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Yes - I agree it is probably Ublock Origin.