Hudini...from your unique perspective, thoughts on the new Chinese corona virus (Page 48/146)
olejoedad MAR 01, 10:26 PM

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Originally posted by rinselberg:


That sounds like someone who may have their eye on the TV reports from Fox News or OAN.

You're all so quiet today. Let's keep "Show and Tell" going for another 15 minutes to have the latest on the virus. Then we'll have Recess outside on the playground and finish up the day with time for questions about any of the recent Home Works or Take Homes.






I dont watch TV. Pulled the plug almost ten years ago. I control the content of my life.
rinselberg MAR 01, 10:35 PM

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Originally posted by olejoedad:
I dont watch TV. Pulled the plug almost ten years ago. I control the content of my life.


Fair enough. As far as that "Corona Virus Whistleblower" report that I referenced, from the Washington Post (WaPo), I am fairly confident about my being able to say that that particular news report, as published by WaPo, did not point any kind of accusatory finger directly at President Trump.

I would have to read it again to be sure, but I don't think there was any reference to the President in that report.

I encourage anyone who has arrived at this point to scroll backwards (if need be) to find the "rinselberg" message about the Corona Virus Whistleblower report in the Washington Post. It was a message that I created just a few hours previously, and will be on this same page of the thread.

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MidEngineManiac MAR 02, 02:50 AM

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Originally posted by olejoedad:


I dont watch TV. Pulled the plug almost ten years ago. I control the content of my life.



I hear you there. By not having internet (or the Roku box ) at home I am roughly twice as productive as this time last year. That thing is a huge time and attention black hole.

We still have the TV and DVD player, and get 4 stations on antenna but that's become the evening news then Big Bang Theory and it gets turned off again. The dvds we get from the library and I've seen a lot before so they don't get the same kind of attention as a 1st watch.

The biggest difference is the gaming. I was always scooting off for 10-15 of play time for a break. That doesn't happen anymore.
MidEngineManiac MAR 02, 02:56 AM

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Originally posted by olejoedad:


I dont watch TV. Pulled the plug almost ten years ago. I control the content of my life.



I hear you there. By not having internet (or the Roku box ) at home I am roughly twice as productive as this time last year. That thing is a huge time and attention black hole.

We still have the TV and DVD player, and get 4 stations on antenna but that's become the evening news then Big Bang Theory and it gets turned off again. The dvds we get from the library and I've seen a lot before so they don't get the same kind of attention as a 1st watch.

The biggest difference is the gaming. I was always scooting off for 10-15 of play time for a break. That doesn't happen anymore.
Tony Kania MAR 02, 09:46 AM
Closing down several school districts in Idaho and Washington State today for a heavy disinfecting.

Two deaths in Washington State now.

MidEngineManiac MAR 02, 10:00 AM
Maybe someone on a computer can find the info elsewhere than the NYT.

Apparently China has implemented a new mandatory smartphone app that color codes health status.

Your color dictates quarantine or not, and where you are and aren't allowed to go. Plus it sends info to the police for enforcement.

Can't see that one going away after the crisis is over.
2.5 MAR 02, 12:09 PM
Employers are talking about business continuation plans, and locally, MN is giving basic advice to prepare.

http://www.startribune.com/...ronavirus/568254432/

"Given the possibility of disruptions at work or school, Ehresmann asked Minnesotans to make backup plans if they had to work from home or go without child care for a short period of time. She also encouraged people to “gradually” build up their supplies of nonperishable foods, medications and anything else they would need if they were required because of an infection, or risk of infection, to be quarantined at home for two weeks."

Good advice.
MidEngineManiac MAR 02, 12:16 PM
I do that anyway. Always have 2-3 weeks of dry goods, cans and coffee on hand. With a little rationing and care I could get through a month without shopping
2.5 MAR 02, 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by MidEngineManiac:

I do that anyway. Always have 2-3 weeks of dry goods, cans and coffee on hand. With a little rationing and care I could get through a month without shopping



It mostly the fact that they actually came out and said it that strikes me as odd.
maryjane MAR 02, 02:21 PM

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Originally posted by 2.5:
"Given the possibility of disruptions at work or school, Ehresmann asked Minnesotans to make backup plans if they had to work from home or go without child care for a short period of time. She also encouraged people to “gradually” build up their supplies of nonperishable foods, medications and anything else they would need




30 minutes later, all store shelves were stripped bare..............?

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