Author Archives: Nick Kelly

1984.

Merchant’s Arch, Temple Bar dominated by the then Central Bank in all its ugly, sunlight-stealing glory.

Brutal.

Van Morrison – Down To Joy

This afternoon.

G’wan the Van.

Meanwhile…

Ah here.

Meanwhile…

 

The vaxxed will be made stand.

That’ll learn them.

Getty

Earlier: Dench?

Via Forbes:

Some of the Covid-19 vaccines currently in development could increase the risk of acquiring HIV, warned a group of researchers in the The Lancet medical journal Monday, potentially leading to an increase in infections as vaccines are rolled out to vulnerable populations around the world.

The authors said they went public because Ad5 vaccines for Covid-19 might soon be tested in populations with high HIV prevalence

Researchers Warn Some Covid-19 Vaccines Could Increase Risk Of HIV Infection (Forbes, October 2020)

Meanwhile…

Pic: Forbes

Emma Hynes – Sometimes

If I were a Carpenter…

The new single by Dublin songsmith Emma Hynes sounds like a lost classic by The Carpenters in its pure, soaring vocals, heart-tugging lyrics and lush arrangement with a wonderful string section.

With any justice, this should be one of those songs that makes the whole world sing.

Emma writes:

“I am delighted to present my second single, Sometimes; a song written by myself, and produced and arranged by Martin Quinn at JAM Studios, Kells, Co. Meath. Martin and I both perform on the track together with Andrew Quinn.

“The cover art was photographed by me, and designed by myself and Donny Keane.

“Sometimes is a digital release which is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and all main streaming platforms.”

Nick says: Dial Emma.

Emma Hynes

This afternoon.

Illustrator and designer Niall McCormick writes:

Finished copies of my new book Grand Stuff: Label Art from Ireland are back from the printers. Delighted with how it has turned out. 416 pages with over 600 examples of label designs from circa 1890 to 1990s. Launching later this month. Pre-sales will go live shortly.

In fairness.

Handbags at every ten paces.

Good times.

The First Dublin Discos (Eventbrite)

Michelle Tandler writes:

For seven years (’11-13, ’15-20) I went downtown to work. I’ve worked in SOMA, Mid-Market, Financial District. I loved getting ready in the morning, packing up my work bag, and heading downtown to work.

Now I’m on day 500 of sitting home alone at my desk…

All my friends here in SF are working from home. Some go into their offices sometimes but they say it’s just too eerie. Three people in a space built for 60.

What is happening to all the local businesses? The taco trucks? The falafel shops? The salons? The after-work bars? The catering companies? The florists? The janitorial staff? The lunchtime restaurants? The bodegas? The shoe shiners? The liquor stores?

What is happening to all these shops & people? How are they staying in business? How are they making the rent?

How are the landlords staying afloat and paying their bills? Are the tech companies paying full rent? How are the REITs and commercial landlords balancing their books?

Something isn’t adding up. How is San Francisco solvent right now? Is it because we received so much federal aid?

Isn’t our economy reliant on downtown? Tourism? Conferences? A daily influx of office workers?

Something here is off…

Anyone?

Top pic: Michelle Tandler

O’Gilin’s Lisbon, Portugal and Paddy O’Shea’s, Bejing, China

 

Hic,

Pics: Trip Advisor

1985.

Liffey Street, Dublin 1.

Just play the fupping note.

Name that jammer, anyone?

Ah here.

Previously: Red Bull

Call that a headline?

That‘s a headline.