Anyone?

Meanwhile…

Troid!

This afternoon.

Any excuse.

Joe Walsh Tours closes down after 60 years in business (RTÉ)

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Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly

This morning/afternoon.

As correctly speculated in today’s newspapers, the Government has accepted new recommendations which would see the Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines made available to people aged 50 and older, as well as other changes. Up to now the AstraZeneca vaccine was essentially limited to people over 60.

Via RTÉ:

The recommendations also mean that where a two dose regime is a difficulty, the J&J vaccine can be used in certain communities, the homeless and those with addiction issues.

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee has also recommended that an mRNA vaccine be offered to pregnant women between 14-36 weeks gestation, after a discussion with their obstetric specialist.

It has also recommended that the single-dose vaccine can be given to people under 50, if there is no option of another vaccine.

After, you, etc.

Govt accepts NIAC recommendations on J&J and AstraZeneca vaccines (RTÉ)

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Behold the crispy oeuvre of Japanese designer Manami Sasaki, fully edible, meticulously arranged toast toppings based on Japanese art, geometric patterns and traditional woodblock prints (Ukiyo-e).

Each delicately placed ingredient requiNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM

mymodernmet

This morning.

Saint Canice’s Church, Finglas Village, Dublin.

Loved ones, family members and well-wishers celebrate the life of Jennifer Poole, a 24-year old woman who was stabbed during an incident on Saturday, April 17. Her boyfriend Gavin Murphy, 29, was arrested and charged with her murder.

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The votes are in.

Last Friday, with a €20 Currys PC World voucher redeemable in any Currys store on offer, I asked for your favourite remix of a song you love.

You answered in your dozens (providing an incredible playlist – thank you)

But there could be only one winner.

Third Place:

Roscoe (Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve Remix) by Midlake

Jonboy writes:

“The original is already breathtaking and one of those songs most people would consider completely un-remixable.

“However, these guys (Erol Alken of Phantasy Sound Records and Richard Norris of the Grid) unravel the song and piece it back together while delicately accentuating everything that made the original brilliant. Rather than put their stamp all over it, they create what could be an alternative take of the song. One where everything is pushed to make it slightly more psychedelic, slightly more emotional and slightly more danceable. You’d be forgiven for listening to it and thinking it was the original but if you listen to them one-after-the-other you can really understand the magic they have done. Possibly the greatest remix of all time.”

“Oh, they’re a little like you, and they’re a little like me. We have all we need”

Runner-up:

Yeke Yeke (Hardfloor remix) by Mory Kante

Seamus writes:

“The original is brilliant and probably the first time many of us were exposed to proper African pop music rather than cultural bin dippers like David Byrne and Paul Simon taking aspects of it for their use.

“The Hardfloor remix while staying true to the original brought it to a new level. I’ve arthritis from top to bottom but I can never resist the urge to boogie every time I hear. The suspense of the build-up at the start, the break out in to the euphoria of Mory Kanté‘s vocals and the pleasing length of it. Dancefloor perfection.”

Winner:

Slave to the Rhythm (Hot Blooded Version) by Grace Jones

Royal M writes:

“Just phenomenal, as if Trevor Horn’s lush production and the band’s gorgeous playing aren’t enough, we get this 8 minutes of it on this version.”

Nick says: Thanks all.

Last week: Win Nick’s PC Voucher

Currys PC World

Last night.

Claire Byrne Live on RTÉ One.

Meanwhile…

Listen to the music.

She’s evil!

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