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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    OnWis97 said:
    mrussel1 said:
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    Ledbetterman10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    static111 said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    I was at the doctor's last week for a sinus infection and a nurse taking my vitals swears that he heard from another big wig government doctor that this virus was a man made weapon and somehow leaked out of the lab.  The reason that it isn't killing children is because it was meant to take out the adult population.  
    was this doctor actually Dean Koontz?
    Dr. Randall Flagg
    Disease... disease...spreading the disease.. with some help from Captain Tripps, bring the world down to its knees...

    Nice Stand reference..
    Believe it or not, King actually responded to comparisons to The Stand...


    It's really one of the great American novels of the 20th century.  I think it's a fantastic book.  

    I love King and I haven't read that one, really need to.
    It's his best book, except maybe Different Seasons IMO.  
    I picked up different seasons wanting to read the "book" for Shawshak, having no idea that "the Body" was Stand By Me.  The latter caused me to like the movie a bit less because the book (novella) was so terrific.  

    But I gotta tell you, Apt Pupil is one of the most disturbing things I have ever read, heard, seen, etc.  That is not for everyone...
    Apt Pupil, YES. Also loved The Bachman Books. 
  • myoung321
    myoung321 Posts: 2,855
    Social Distancing?


    "The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera." - Yusuf Karsh
     


  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,882
    hedonist said:
    OnWis97 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    rgambs said:
    mrussel1 said:
    Ledbetterman10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    static111 said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    I was at the doctor's last week for a sinus infection and a nurse taking my vitals swears that he heard from another big wig government doctor that this virus was a man made weapon and somehow leaked out of the lab.  The reason that it isn't killing children is because it was meant to take out the adult population.  
    was this doctor actually Dean Koontz?
    Dr. Randall Flagg
    Disease... disease...spreading the disease.. with some help from Captain Tripps, bring the world down to its knees...

    Nice Stand reference..
    Believe it or not, King actually responded to comparisons to The Stand...


    It's really one of the great American novels of the 20th century.  I think it's a fantastic book.  

    I love King and I haven't read that one, really need to.
    It's his best book, except maybe Different Seasons IMO.  
    I picked up different seasons wanting to read the "book" for Shawshak, having no idea that "the Body" was Stand By Me.  The latter caused me to like the movie a bit less because the book (novella) was so terrific.  

    But I gotta tell you, Apt Pupil is one of the most disturbing things I have ever read, heard, seen, etc.  That is not for everyone...
    Apt Pupil, YES. Also loved The Bachman Books. 
    Me too. Starting with  Running Man (mcgruff... also a good movie)
  • myoung321
    myoung321 Posts: 2,855
    mrussel1 said:
    hedonist said:
    OnWis97 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    rgambs said:
    mrussel1 said:
    Ledbetterman10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    static111 said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    I was at the doctor's last week for a sinus infection and a nurse taking my vitals swears that he heard from another big wig government doctor that this virus was a man made weapon and somehow leaked out of the lab.  The reason that it isn't killing children is because it was meant to take out the adult population.  
    was this doctor actually Dean Koontz?
    Dr. Randall Flagg
    Disease... disease...spreading the disease.. with some help from Captain Tripps, bring the world down to its knees...

    Nice Stand reference..
    Believe it or not, King actually responded to comparisons to The Stand...


    It's really one of the great American novels of the 20th century.  I think it's a fantastic book.  

    I love King and I haven't read that one, really need to.
    It's his best book, except maybe Different Seasons IMO.  
    I picked up different seasons wanting to read the "book" for Shawshak, having no idea that "the Body" was Stand By Me.  The latter caused me to like the movie a bit less because the book (novella) was so terrific.  

    But I gotta tell you, Apt Pupil is one of the most disturbing things I have ever read, heard, seen, etc.  That is not for everyone...
    Apt Pupil, YES. Also loved The Bachman Books. 
    Me too. Starting with  Running Man (mcgruff... also a good movie)
    "The Long Walk" is riveting ...
    "The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera." - Yusuf Karsh
     


  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    Thanks for the reading tips. I gave up my King run as a young teen halfway through the Stand. But I'll check out Art and River's old movie/book. Shawshank was always special for me as that's maybe the only movie I ever watched with my dad, after he got out one time, so I'm gonna not read that one.
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,124
    It was inevitable: meeting tomorrow on “distance learning”.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,478
    S O C I A L I S M

    Social Minister Lena Hallengren said at her press conference that the government is ready to impose meeting restrictions - but that requires a request from the Public Health Authority.
    To TV4 News, the authority's director general Johan Carlsson says they want to impose meeting restrictions as soon as possible. It can involve meetings of 500 people - or less.
    - We are looking at the opportunities that exist, both the legal opportunities and the special conditions that exist in different parts of the country to find a solution and the ambition is that the government decides on this as soon as possible, he says.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,309
    I made my second attempt at the gunslinger a few months back (25 years or so later) ... I'm like 90% thru still waiting for the story to hook me but it hasn't ... I was hoping it would be like the 1st season of The Wire where you slug through an average appearing cop show and all of a sudden you are binge watching season three at 1 am on a Sunday ... but I don't really like any of the characters in the story so far
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  • CM189191
    CM189191 Posts: 6,927
    mcgruff10 said:
    It was inevitable: meeting tomorrow on “distance learning”.
    I think we'll be okay up here in MN. a lot of the kids are set up for distance learning due to snow days.

    The company I work for also sent out an email today reminding everyone to make sure they are set up to work remotely. Fortunately I already work remote and self quarantined.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,124
    CM189191 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    It was inevitable: meeting tomorrow on “distance learning”.
    I think we'll be okay up here in MN. a lot of the kids are set up for distance learning due to snow days.

    The company I work for also sent out an email today reminding everyone to make sure they are set up to work remotely. Fortunately I already work remote and self quarantined.
    Do your kids have one on one computing?  I think every kid grades 3-8 in our district has one.  The tough part right now is how to teach k-2.   Maybe just huge packets of dittos? Not sure.  Will find out more tomorrow.  I m guessing they are going to tell us to get two weeks of plans together.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • CM189191
    CM189191 Posts: 6,927
    mcgruff10 said:
    CM189191 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    It was inevitable: meeting tomorrow on “distance learning”.
    I think we'll be okay up here in MN. a lot of the kids are set up for distance learning due to snow days.

    The company I work for also sent out an email today reminding everyone to make sure they are set up to work remotely. Fortunately I already work remote and self quarantined.
    Do your kids have one on one computing?  I think every kid grades 3-8 in our district has one.  The tough part right now is how to teach k-2.   Maybe just huge packets of dittos? Not sure.  Will find out more tomorrow.  I m guessing they are going to tell us to get two weeks of plans together.  

    Hell if I know. I just know the districts around here put a bunch of contingency plans in place a few years ago because we lost a bunch of days due to snow. I'm sure it's not a perfect system, but better than the alternative.
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,882
    CM189191 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    CM189191 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    It was inevitable: meeting tomorrow on “distance learning”.
    I think we'll be okay up here in MN. a lot of the kids are set up for distance learning due to snow days.

    The company I work for also sent out an email today reminding everyone to make sure they are set up to work remotely. Fortunately I already work remote and self quarantined.
    Do your kids have one on one computing?  I think every kid grades 3-8 in our district has one.  The tough part right now is how to teach k-2.   Maybe just huge packets of dittos? Not sure.  Will find out more tomorrow.  I m guessing they are going to tell us to get two weeks of plans together.  

    Hell if I know. I just know the districts around here put a bunch of contingency plans in place a few years ago because we lost a bunch of days due to snow. I'm sure it's not a perfect system, but better than the alternative.
    You still have a ditto machine??
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,309
    The MAC and Big West are announcing they are playing to empty arenas in their tournaments (insert joke about how no one bought tickets in the first place).

    There is a lot of money in NCCA March Madness.  Some would say it's a shitload of money.
    Be Excellent To Each Other
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  • CM189191
    CM189191 Posts: 6,927
    mrussel1 said:
    CM189191 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    CM189191 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    It was inevitable: meeting tomorrow on “distance learning”.
    I think we'll be okay up here in MN. a lot of the kids are set up for distance learning due to snow days.

    The company I work for also sent out an email today reminding everyone to make sure they are set up to work remotely. Fortunately I already work remote and self quarantined.
    Do your kids have one on one computing?  I think every kid grades 3-8 in our district has one.  The tough part right now is how to teach k-2.   Maybe just huge packets of dittos? Not sure.  Will find out more tomorrow.  I m guessing they are going to tell us to get two weeks of plans together.  

    Hell if I know. I just know the districts around here put a bunch of contingency plans in place a few years ago because we lost a bunch of days due to snow. I'm sure it's not a perfect system, but better than the alternative.
    You still have a ditto machine??
    I have no idea what that is
    I have no idea what that is
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,882
    CM189191 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    CM189191 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    CM189191 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    It was inevitable: meeting tomorrow on “distance learning”.
    I think we'll be okay up here in MN. a lot of the kids are set up for distance learning due to snow days.

    The company I work for also sent out an email today reminding everyone to make sure they are set up to work remotely. Fortunately I already work remote and self quarantined.
    Do your kids have one on one computing?  I think every kid grades 3-8 in our district has one.  The tough part right now is how to teach k-2.   Maybe just huge packets of dittos? Not sure.  Will find out more tomorrow.  I m guessing they are going to tell us to get two weeks of plans together.  

    Hell if I know. I just know the districts around here put a bunch of contingency plans in place a few years ago because we lost a bunch of days due to snow. I'm sure it's not a perfect system, but better than the alternative.
    You still have a ditto machine??
    I have no idea what that is
    I have no idea what that is
    Ha!  I meant to quote Scruffy
  • Ledbetterman10
    Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,994
    edited March 2020
    I tried three different stores today to get hand sanitizer. All sold out. I have a little bit though. 
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  • RunIntoTheRain
    RunIntoTheRain Texas Posts: 1,032
    edited March 2020
    Well, this testing criteria will sure keep the numbers low

    "Due to current testing capacity limitations in Texas, at this time, public health laboratories in Texas will use the following criteria to prioritize testing of persons at risk of COVID-19," the statement reads.

    COVID-19 testing labs have been set up in Dallas and Tarrant counties.

    According to the new THHS criteria, a person will be tested if they:

    • Show signs of a fever OR signs/symptoms of lower respiratory illness AND has had close contact with a laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patient within 14 days of symptom onset
    • Show signs of a fever AND signs/symptoms of lower respiratory illness, AND has a history of travel from affected geographic areas within 14 days of symptom onset OR has risk factors (like diabetes, heart disease, receiving immunosuppressive medications, chronic lung disease or chronic kidney disease that put them at a higher risk of poor outcomes)
    • Show signs of a fever AND signs/symptoms of lower respiratory illness  requiring hospitalization AND no source of exposure has been identified

    Signs and symptoms of a lower respiratory illness include a cough or shortness of breath, according to THHS.

    On Tuesday alone in North Texas, "presumptive positive" cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Dallas and Tarrant counties, and the CDC confirmed three cases in Collin County, bringing the total number of cases in North Texas to five.



  • 1ThoughtKnown
    1ThoughtKnown Posts: 6,155
    Not sure if this has been posted here, but Vox has this great 10 min. video explaining COVID-19 and other viruses and why they keep originating in China. Merely the facts. Some international pressure must be placed on the Chinese government to change these practices immediately. It is affecting the entire world.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TPpoJGYlW54
  • Smellyman
    Smellyman Asia Posts: 4,528
    1ThoughtKnown said:
    Not sure if this has been posted here, but Vox has this great 10 min. video explaining COVID-19 and other viruses and why they keep originating in China. Merely the facts. Some international pressure must be placed on the Chinese government to change these practices immediately. It is affecting the entire world.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TPpoJGYlW54

    Sick fucks.

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  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    1ThoughtKnown said:
    Not sure if this has been posted here, but Vox has this great 10 min. video explaining COVID-19 and other viruses and why they keep originating in China. Merely the facts. Some international pressure must be placed on the Chinese government to change these practices immediately. It is affecting the entire world.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TPpoJGYlW54
    Irresponsible behavior. 
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