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From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
2/8/21
More than 12 million Britons have received first COVID-19 vaccine dose
A total of 12,014,288 Britons have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to government data released on Sunday, as the authorities race to roll out the injections.
Read more from U.S.From: Di (amina046)
2/15/21
The time a gold treasure hoard was mysteriously found inside an upright piano
Presumably a different ilk of 'note' to what the piano tuner had expected to find that day.
Read more from Classic FMFrom: adwil
2/16/21
Di (amina046) said:Presumably a different ilk of 'note' to what the piano tuner had expected to find that day.
Where else would you hide your treasure but in a piano?
From: Di (amina046)
2/16/21
Leading Britten conductor Steuart Bedford dies
Bedford conducted the world premiere of Britten's Death in Venice in 1973
Read more from Classical MusicFrom: adwil
2/16/21
Di (amina046) said:Bedford conducted the world premiere of Britten's Death in Venice in 1973
I note Bedford had to retire early with Parkinson's. Sad about that, though my musical enthusiasms are some distance from Britten.
From: Di (amina046)
2/16/21
it is not my real cup of tea either but that does not make it unimportant.
in which direction does your enthusiasm go?
From: adwil
2/16/21
Di (amina046) said:"in which direction does your enthusiasm go?"
Jazz, G&S and light opera, Brecht-Weill, Steve Reich.
From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
2/18/21
Britain's Prince Philip, 99, in hospital after feeling unwell
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's 99-year-old husband, was admitted to hospital on Tuesday as a precautionary measure after feeling ill with an ailment that is not related to COVID-19.
Read more from U.S.From: adwil
2/18/21
Jenifer (Zarknorph) said:Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's 99-year-old husband, was admitted to hospital on Tuesday as a precautionary measure after feeling ill with an ailment that is not related to COVID-19.
When you get to his age, you're on a downhill slope and can expect to 'go' at any time. It isn't a tragedy, just what happens to us all.