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Corona Virus Daily Thread #20

Posted on 03/18/2020 10:36:37 AM PDT by Mariner

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To: Fury

Let’s hope it does so before something sterilizes all our young men.

While we’re busy ‘saving the economy’ at the expense of a ‘few old people who were going to die anyway’ (the ‘why are we destroying the economy over the flu!? posters)...the real business of this virus might be way more longterm.

And MIGHT be the reason all the world leaders freaked out at about the same time and instituted ‘economy destroying measures’ to ‘save a few old people’.

Because while the flu doesn’t destroy your country and economy...a total crashout of the birth rate would.


761 posted on 03/18/2020 9:53:49 PM PDT by Black Agnes
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To: firebrand

As a copy editor, I would like to add here that the word “may” in this context does not imply total mystification but an educated conclusion about a possible connection.

....

I think Bill Clinton used your skills when he said: “What is “is”?


762 posted on 03/18/2020 10:01:11 PM PDT by Artcore (Trump 2020!)
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To: 21twelve
He said it called for expanding the facility 6 stories underground.

If real state is a premium at that location, going down might be cost effective, or maybe the only way to get it done due to a number of reasons. But I've never seen/heard of substation built with that many levels. Maybe someone here can chime in.

There has been an on going effort to harden our infrastructure for several years now. Some critical components have video surveillance.

763 posted on 03/18/2020 10:04:43 PM PDT by amorphous
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To: steve86
Quit making up stuff

I quit making stuff up, right after she said, "Yes!".

764 posted on 03/18/2020 10:07:15 PM PDT by amorphous
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To: Varsity Flight
That is apparently "national". From WW's website / statement:

"Over the weekend we adjusted our operating hours to help make it easier for associates to stock and perform enhanced cleaning and sanitizing. We’re pleased with the results we are seeing and will take additional steps beginning Thursday, March 19."

Then they go on to post the additionally restricted hours, adding a "Senior Hour" on Tuesdays @ 6 a.m.

The page froze so I'll have to shut down all browser windows to get the link...

Apparently the initial overnight closures were not "enough". Unfortunately, this is going to cram even more people in the stores per hour. Damn.

It looks like fresh produce, milk, etc. is going to be "out" as something safe to go get unless they can set up large outdoor aisles w/ refrigeration. Double damn. I guess I can try the online grocery (pick up at store), but, is THAT safer? Maybe... At least we are in pretty good shape on non-perishables. Gonna miss my milk & fresh produce tho', if it comes to that. But can't take chances - am helping with care for elderly Mom.

Most other grocery stores locally have been at least as busy as Wally World. The little country grocery nearer us was slightly less so, a few days ago, but I seriously doubt they have the staff and resources to do thorough storewide cleanings each night. Local news says they are getting hammered stock-wise too, by people driving out from the nearest small city, in addition to their regular customers.

765 posted on 03/18/2020 10:08:50 PM PDT by Paul R. (The Lib / Socialist goal: Total control of nothing left wort h controlling.)
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To: amorphous

A nearby town to our north had an old Nike Missile site. It was either before Y2K or after 9-11 that DHS/FEMA turned the abandoned site into one of their facilities. Lots of communication towers added.


766 posted on 03/18/2020 10:11:47 PM PDT by 21twelve (Ever Vigilant. Never Fearful.)
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To: amorphous

My wife’s “sticky rice” is salt free and we add none. Tastes fine with most anything that has a bit of flavor to it.

Well, not fruits. :-)


767 posted on 03/18/2020 10:14:51 PM PDT by Paul R. (The Lib / Socialist goal: Total control of nothing left wort h controlling.)
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To: Paul R.; All

https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2020/03/18/latest-walmart-store-changes-to-support-associates-and-customers


768 posted on 03/18/2020 10:16:18 PM PDT by Paul R. (The Lib / Socialist goal: Total control of nothing left wort h controlling.)
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To: Jane Long

Took a run to Germany to see what’s up...

Learned there risk has been elevated now to “High” for the virus and that the loss of taste and smell appears as symtoms of the virus for some.

Additionally:

- All borders to 9 surrounding nations with Germany closed
- No refugees to be accepted at all
- Germany to fly all Citizens home from other nations
- Currently no plan for lockdown,recommend people stay home
- All business and non-essential businesses to close


769 posted on 03/18/2020 10:17:07 PM PDT by caww
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To: Paul R.
Gonna miss my milk & fresh produce tho', if it comes to that.

You know you can freeze milk, right? We put 4-5 gallons in our freezers. Let them thaw out in the refrigerator about a day before you run out. Shake the container really vigorous to mix the contents, as they tend to separate some during freezing. Tastes practically as good as fresh bought. We've kept milk this way for weeks, and weeks.

770 posted on 03/18/2020 10:17:15 PM PDT by amorphous
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To: Paul R.

We’ve cut back to 1/2 tsp per cup of rice. :)


771 posted on 03/18/2020 10:19:56 PM PDT by amorphous
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To: caww

Italy’s calling back retired health workers, hospital staff are working 19 hour days in their epi-centers.


772 posted on 03/18/2020 10:20:23 PM PDT by caww
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To: caww

Darn those germans for wrecking their economy to make trump look bad.

the ‘flying german citizens home’ is curious to me.

Any ideas why they’d do that?


773 posted on 03/18/2020 10:20:59 PM PDT by Black Agnes
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To: amorphous

One poster indicated opening the gallon container and pouring out a glass before resealing it to freeze ensured it didn’t explode in your freezer.

I’ve never tried freezing milk as my freezer is usually full of venison.


774 posted on 03/18/2020 10:22:05 PM PDT by Black Agnes
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To: Black Agnes

well there’s 5000 of them in Morroco alone no to Mention Egypt, Mauldies etc.et. or whatever that tourist place is called. I heard they figure at least 10,000 to bring back to.


775 posted on 03/18/2020 10:24:44 PM PDT by caww
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To: Black Agnes

We’ve never had that problem with milk in normal plastic containers. Maybe they just don’t fill them all the way to the top in our part of the country. They do bulge a bit, but go back to normal when thawed out.


776 posted on 03/18/2020 10:31:26 PM PDT by amorphous
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To: Black Agnes

We have two, both filled to the max. You have to put on thermal underwear and insulated gloves when looking for something. For some reason, whatever we’re wanting is always at the very bottom - haven’t figure out why yet - but I’m working on it.


777 posted on 03/18/2020 10:42:28 PM PDT by amorphous
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To: RummyChick

https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3825971/posts?page=1#1

More details and comments here.


778 posted on 03/18/2020 10:43:37 PM PDT by WildHighlander57 ((WildHighlander57 returning after lurking since 2000)
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To: amorphous

What is your area?


779 posted on 03/18/2020 10:46:18 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Vermont Lt

I’ve predicted the possible fall of both Iran and China’s regimes.

Maybe Italy, not to mention to fall of the EU.


780 posted on 03/18/2020 10:48:56 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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