OT: Corona virus

[Nomad]

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

Univ. of Wash. projections have stopped for Mississippi and Tennessee, as noted yesterday. But not for other states that have begun easing countermeasures, like Georgia, South Carolina and Colorado.

The U.Wash. projection for Miss. includes this note: "Long-term projections are unavailable for this location. Our model does not account for easing social distancing or quantify the risk of resurgence." [emphasis added]

Does that account for the decision not to project for Miss but to continue doing so for other states, where social distancing is still in effect?

In Georgia, countermeaures began easing a week ago. And shelter-in-place expired at midnight. But "social distancing" (and other emergency provisions, including prohibitions on large gatherings) remains in place.

Montana has the same listed. We did have another death a couple of days ago.

[22sec]

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

Univ. of Wash. projections have stopped for Mississippi and Tennessee, as noted yesterday. But not for other states that have begun easing countermeasures, like Georgia, South Carolina and Colorado.

The U.Wash. projection for Miss. includes this note: "Long-term projections are unavailable for this location. Our model does not account for easing social distancing or quantify the risk of resurgence." [emphasis added]

Does that account for the decision not to project for Miss but to continue doing so for other states, where social distancing is still in effect?

In Georgia, countermeaures began easing a week ago. And shelter-in-place expired at midnight. But "social distancing" (and other emergency provisions, including prohibitions on large gatherings) remains in place.

We haven’t stopped social distancing nor have the restrictions on gatherings larger than ten people been lifted, so the UW decision seems odd.

[Canoerebel]

Thanks, Nomad. I see that Montana ranks 46th in terms of mortality/million (15). IE, it's doing very well.

What is the sense there of the present danger? And of the suitability of easing countermeasures?

[RangerJoe]

ORIGINAL: MakeeLearn

Target, Walmart workers and others plan 'sickout' protests over coronavirus safety
The grassroots effort spreading through social media is coinciding with International Workers' Day, which is typically marked by labor rights demonstrations.
May 1, 2020

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ta ... y-n1195126

"he grassroots effort — the latest example of a wave of worker activism during the coronavirus crisis — is asking customers to boycott those companies' local stores and services Friday to coincide with International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, which in a normal year is marked by massive labor rights demonstrations in major cities.

"As workers, we have agency, we have the ability to change things, and we don't have to be passive spectators in our political and social lives," said Adam Ryan, a Target employee in Christiansburg, Virginia, and a liaison with Target Workers Unite, a rank-and-file initiative supporting the sickout."

I just KNEW that I should have gone shopping today . . .

Yesterday, most of the Target employees were wearing masks.

[Canoerebel]

Thanks, 22sec. That is odd.

ORIGINAL: 22sec

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

Univ. of Wash. projections have stopped for Mississippi and Tennessee, as noted yesterday. But not for other states that have begun easing countermeasures, like Georgia, South Carolina and Colorado.

The U.Wash. projection for Miss. includes this note: "Long-term projections are unavailable for this location. Our model does not account for easing social distancing or quantify the risk of resurgence." [emphasis added]

Does that account for the decision not to project for Miss but to continue doing so for other states, where social distancing is still in effect?

In Georgia, countermeaures began easing a week ago. And shelter-in-place expired at midnight. But "social distancing" (and other emergency provisions, including prohibitions on large gatherings) remains in place.

We haven’t stopped social distancing nor have the restrictions on gatherings larger than ten people been lifted, so the UW decision seems odd.

[RFalvo69]

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

Back to the virus...

Here is an article in Italian, I used google translator which may or may not be accurate.

Plaquenil....a virus preventive treatment?

https://www.iltempo.it/salute/2020/04/2 ... 2-1321227/

I can confirm that the translation is correct.

[RFalvo69]

ORIGINAL: HansBolter

ORIGINAL: obvert

ORIGINAL: MakeeLearn

When considering the world population whites are a minority, so if black and brown people in the US are having a hard time there are plenty of majority black and brown nations to move to.

Really? Ever tried to move to another country?

Not personally, but thousands find it quite easy to illegally enter ours every month.

This is true for Europe, too, with Southern Europe being the main point of entry.

I find normal that people trying to escape from a bad situation by immigrating into another state/geopolitical area choose the nearest one(s).

[HansBolter]

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

ORIGINAL: HansBolter

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

Ranger Joe, I hope my comment about canines and felines was sufficiently clear that you didn't think my "perpetually offended" caveat was aimed at you. It wasn't. It was aimed at the perpetually offended.

Meaning me?

Don't worry, just because I love and have dedicated my life to caring for cats doesn't automatically mean I am a dog hater.

Fact is I love all animals and they seem to reciprocate.

I recall as a teenager one of my brother's friends has an attack trained German Shepherd he constantly warned everyone to stay clear of. My first encounter with Killer resulted with his head in my lap and his tail wagging a hundred miles an hour. Brother's friend was incredulous.

I have a 'way' with animals.

Hans, you will be interested to know that my family, who recently lost our Siamese (over 20 years old), cares for one stray cat (got her serviced by a vet), and is now in the process of adopting 2 strays.

I am much more a dog person, but like most men in life discover, the women in my life must be obeyed.

A man after my own heart. [:)]

[Lowpe]

ORIGINAL: RFalvo69

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

Back to the virus...

Here is an article in Italian, I used google translator which may or may not be accurate.

Plaquenil....a virus preventive treatment?

https://www.iltempo.it/salute/2020/04/2 ... 2-1321227/

I can confirm that the translation is correct.

Thank you.

It is probably important to note that I understand this medicine is not for all people. Like most medicines they need to be carefully targeted. Still, a potential port in the storm.

[Cap Mandrake]

ORIGINAL: MakeeLearn

Mortgage bailouts grow as more owners delay payments
51 mins ago


https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realest ... li=BBnb7Kz



"The numbers have been swelling at the rate of about half a million a week.

As of April 30, more than 3.8 million homeowners were in forbearance plans, representing 7.3% of all active mortgages, according to Black Knight, a mortgage data and analytics firm. Together, they account for $841 billion in unpaid principal and make up 6.1% of all GSE-backed loans (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) and 10.5% of all FHA/VA loans."

Oh, crap. 7% of all mortgages late? That sounds bad.

[RangerJoe]

ORIGINAL: HansBolter

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

ORIGINAL: HansBolter





Meaning me?

Don't worry, just because I love and have dedicated my life to caring for cats doesn't automatically mean I am a dog hater.

Fact is I love all animals and they seem to reciprocate.

I recall as a teenager one of my brother's friends has an attack trained German Shepherd he constantly warned everyone to stay clear of. My first encounter with Killer resulted with his head in my lap and his tail wagging a hundred miles an hour. Brother's friend was incredulous.

I have a 'way' with animals.

Hans, you will be interested to know that my family, who recently lost our Siamese (over 20 years old), cares for one stray cat (got her serviced by a vet), and is now in the process of adopting 2 strays.

I am much more a dog person, but like most men in life discover, the women in my life must be obeyed.

A man after my own heart. [:)]

At another apartment building, I as grilling some bratwursts and then some chuck steaks for steak sandwiches later. I shared the brats with some neighbors. A cat came by, smelled the meat cooking and reached up towards the grill. I did not want to give her any brats because of the seasonings but she did get some chuck steak. She ate the first piece so fast and subsequent pieces that I knew that she had not eaten for awhile.

I managed to hold her and pet her while a neighbor called the local animal shelter but there was no response. So she called the local police station. A cop came by and had a pet carrier. The cat did not want to go in there but she did. I saw her at the shelter a couple of days later and she would eat only a couple of pieces of food at a time but she kept going back for more. It turns out that her home had a couple of young children did not notice when the cat ran out the door. She did make it home after another three days when the family came to the shelter looking for her.

I had a tom cat that when he saw a chipmunk, he thought that it was dinner time - even if he just eaten. [8D]

[Canoerebel]

Spain, Italy, Belgium and Netherlands reports again encouraging (consistently down from recent much higher levels). UK still reporting at high levels. Too early to know for the US today.

[durnedwolf]

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

ORIGINAL: MakeeLearn

Mortgage bailouts grow as more owners delay payments
51 mins ago


https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realest ... li=BBnb7Kz



"The numbers have been swelling at the rate of about half a million a week.

As of April 30, more than 3.8 million homeowners were in forbearance plans, representing 7.3% of all active mortgages, according to Black Knight, a mortgage data and analytics firm. Together, they account for $841 billion in unpaid principal and make up 6.1% of all GSE-backed loans (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) and 10.5% of all FHA/VA loans."

Oh, crap. 7% of all mortgages late? That sounds bad.

Oh come on - seven is a lucky number! [:D]

[durnedwolf]

It's going to be really interesting to see the Governor's May Revised state budget for California...

[Cap Mandrake]

LA City budget has a giant hole in it. What is the Mayor's plan? Reduce the number of $600,000 a bed homeless housing? Lay off meter maids?

No...he's going to "demand" more money from Washington. [:D] Where does he think THAT comes from? It's all borrowed.

[RangerJoe]

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

ORIGINAL: RFalvo69

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

Back to the virus...

Here is an article in Italian, I used google translator which may or may not be accurate.

Plaquenil....a virus preventive treatment?

https://www.iltempo.it/salute/2020/04/2 ... 2-1321227/

I can confirm that the translation is correct.

Thank you.

It is probably important to note that I understand this medicine is not for all people. Like most medicines they need to be carefully targeted. Still, a potential port in the storm.

That is very good news. Even if it can help some people, then everyone ill should benefit since other treatments, and medical help should be better available.

[Cap Mandrake]

3 month T bills have an annualized yield of about 0.1%. [:D]

The good news...borrowing is cheap for the US Treasury!

The bad news....the economy is like a 2 cylinder Geo Metro dragging 10 rail cars.

[Chickenboy]

@ Cap Mandrake-

Anyone in your area doing 'compassionate use' applications / studies for remdesivir?

[RangerJoe]

Michigan Legislature Moves to Block Whitmer's Shutdown Extension, Prepares to Sue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc6kmSlZUNM

[durnedwolf]

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

LA City budget has a giant hole in it. What is the Mayor's plan? Reduce the number of $600,000 a bed homeless housing? Lay off meter maids?

No...he's going to "demand" more money from Washington. [:D] Where does he think THAT comes from? It's all borrowed.

What - our "Rainy Day" fund won't cover that? [X(]