Cupid Stunt March 16, 2020 Share March 16, 2020 5 hours ago, peacheslatour said: Thanks Cupid, for keeping us up on the latest news. Glad to pass on the news. My keyboard died this morning, and I wasn't able to complete the list of the stories I had compiled for today. @ Petunia, jpagan or anyone financially pressed because of cut hours or business closings, the U.S. Census is looking for census workers all over the country. It will be temporary employment, but might cover as a stopgap during the coronavirus crisis. Several friends hit by recent work closings have applied in L.A. 5 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6004902
bannana March 16, 2020 Share March 16, 2020 Numbers of infected have increased here. Today the Province has closed all schools. The City has closed all facilities (including my pool 😢) which I suspected would happen. Interestingly, in spite of all of the safeguards we had in place, the curve is the same (with smaller numbers) as everywhere else. And we now know that we have community spread (7 people from one event all infected). https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6005308
Cupid Stunt March 16, 2020 Share March 16, 2020 (edited) Two Emergency Room Doctors Are in Critical Condition With Coronavirus -- Say a prayer. We're all going to need it. How it spreads, infects: Coronavirus impact comes into focus Man runs toilet paper exchange on California street corner The Man With 17,700 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer Just Donated Them -- And the Tennessee attorney general’s office began investigating him for price gouging. Not exactly gloating, stockpiling ‘preppers’ have a moment Straight-talking Fauci explains outbreak to a worried nation Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts Monday Administration disbanded NSC pandemic unit that experts had praised A gun store customer that gave his name only at John waits in line, Sunday, March 15, 2020, in Burbank, Calif. As consumers are buying all kinds of goods in large quantities amid coronavirus concerns, putting pressure on inventories, John stated that he was there to buy ammunition because most other stores were out and he wanted to stock up. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ‘There Is Plenty of Food in the Country’ -- We have a distribution problem in the time of panic buying. Check Out How China Kept Its Supermarkets Stocked as Virus Raged How long should schools close during coronavirus pandemic? Here’s exactly what the CDC says. Know the difference between cleaning and disinfecting your home—and how often you should be doing each Coronavirus Updates, Information and Tip from the CDC, World Health Organization and Everyone Else with InterWebs Access A commuter wears a face mask while riding the a nearly empty subway car into Brooklyn, Thursday, March 12, 2020, in New York. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday he will announce new restrictions on gatherings to halt the spread of the new coronavirus in the coming days. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) Experts: Coronavirus outbreak likely to increase isolation, loneliness Infighting, missteps and a son-in-law hungry for action: Inside the administration’s troubled coronavirus response A look at the national emergency declaration Administration Seeks Financial Crisis-Era Powers to Buttress Economy In An Effort To Generate More Market Turmoil, Administration Suggests Demoting Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Fed Cuts Rates to Near Zero and Will Relaunch Bond-Buying Program Asian stock markets, US futures sink after Fed’s rate cut It may feel like 2008 market crash all over again, but here's how the coronavirus market crisis is different Dr, John Campbell, Retired UK doctor is a YouTube sensation for coronavirus advice Thank you, Dr. Campbell. Edited March 16, 2020 by Cupid Stunt 2 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6005574
pearlite March 16, 2020 Share March 16, 2020 Well, my tiny plan to shop only on my nearby street... Not looking so good after all. Restaurants, bars, libraries, and pretty much everything retail that's classed as "non-essential" is now being ordered closed here. And the stores on the street have window signs posted about either closing or restricting purchase of items, stopping use of cash for purchases, and lack of supplies. Apparently my local pet store, essential to me and the cats, will be classified as non-essential, and their suppliers are starting to short out as well. All this as federal and provincial governments reassure us of our robust [their word] supply chains for essential retail. And yes, Trudeau is on about closing airports except for freight and diplomats... I never thought I'd experience anything like this, and I feel for all of us. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6005983
Cupid Stunt March 16, 2020 Share March 16, 2020 Dow plunges 9% even after emergency Fed rate cut, trading briefly halted after the open Citing coronavirus concerns, a federal judge blocks the administration’s food stamp cuts -- A new administration rule could have stripped 700,000 people of access to SNAP. Most airlines could be bankrupt by May. Governments will have to help Oklahoma governor who faced backlash over 'packed' restaurant tweet now declares state of emergency How a Chinese immigrant neighborhood is struggling amid coronavirus-related xenophobia -- With dim sum restaurant closures and empty senior centers, some worry Brooklyn’s Sunset Park may never recover. Senator Romney proposes giving $1,000 to every American adult as coronavirus response measure Dear college athletes: Here’s what you can do. -- Those games you won’t play represent people who won’t die. Sacrifice is the word for it. This strange motionless gesture, this taking the ball and going home, is not the kind of stage-lit heroics you imagined yourselves performing. Nevertheless, it’s a service. A coronavirus reading guide for the perplexed, the anxious, and the obsessive -- Confused about coronavirus? Here’s a list of the articles, papers, and podcasts we’ve found most useful. State-by-state coronavirus news and COVID-19 Global Tracker US citizens returning from overseas say they are waiting hours for coronavirus screening at airports America’s Coronavirus Ground Zero -- The infectious disease has made a near-ghost town of Seattle. 'Putting us out on the streets': Seniors face eviction amid deadly outbreak -- Two disasters are intersecting in California: the housing crisis and the coronavirus pandemic The Administration now needs the hospitals they alienated -- As coronavirus crisis deepens, hospital leaders seek more emergency help from an administration they distrust. We finally know some details about the Google and Verily coronavirus websites -- Here’s what’s really going on. Drive-through testing for coronavirus, explained by an expert -- It’s a good and safe idea. Germany confirms that Administration tried to buy firm working on coronavirus vaccine -- CureVac boss was at the White House last week to discuss its vaccines plans. ISIS tells terrorists to steer clear of coronavirus-stricken Europe -- Terror group advises hand washing rather than attacks on the West. Whole Foods CEO Suggests Employees Donate Sick Days to Each Other as Way to Get Through Coronavirus Outbreak -- Whole Foods will offer two weeks of paid time off to those diagnosed with coronavirus, while also falling back on an old sick leave donation policy -- Cheap millionaire bastards. The administration considering a full pardon for ex-adviser Michael Flynn The demise of the polar vortex could spell weather surprises this spring Above-average February temperatures topple over 1,000 records in U.S. alone Will heat stop the spread of new virus? No one really knows Senate overturns DeVos rule limiting debt relief for defrauded students 10 Ways to Support Your Indie Bookstore Through Coronavirus and Beyond I called out American Dirt’s racism. I won’t be silenced. -- As I’ve learned again and again, if you speak out against racism, there are risks you must take on. 4 astonishing signs of coal’s declining economic viability -- Coal is now a loser around the world. A man is sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for cyberstalking families of Parkland victims Voting by mail could get a boost during the US coronavirus outbreak -- If voting in person during coronavirus is too risky, one senator’s solution is for states to vote by mail. The 2020 census is online. Here’s how to do it. -- The US census has entered the 21st century. The Talented Mr. Philbrick Meet the women that scavenge for gold at the top of the world 1 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6006084
peacheslatour March 16, 2020 Share March 16, 2020 Quote The infectious disease has made a near-ghost town of Seattle. Yep, it's terrifying. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6006103
Petunia13 March 16, 2020 Share March 16, 2020 I got a message just now that’s Jen the restaurants ban ends my restaurant won’t reopen. 😭 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6006149
peacheslatour March 16, 2020 Share March 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, Petunia13 said: I got a message just now that’s Jen the restaurants ban ends my restaurant won’t reopen. 😭 I'm so sorry. Restaurants have razor thin profit margins, They're closing for good all over Seattle too. My DH just called and his store is going on to online sales only. The repair dept. will still be working because for once they can get some uninterrupted work done and maybe get caught up. The future is uncertain. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6006165
bannana March 16, 2020 Share March 16, 2020 Idris Elba has contracted Covid-19! And he was hanging with Sophie Trudeau, so clearly they were not social distancing. 😜 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6006285
Petunia13 March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 Sorry for the typos above I was in shock. That restaurant wasn’t even doing that bad but couldn’t afford the closure even if for a couple weeks. It really sucks because the manager was cool as hell, calm and kind and very committed to customers satisfaction, and I really liked the other servers and customers! It also had the potential for making a lot of money. Saturday I only had 2 tables and made $20 tip on one and $177 tip on the other. How many millions of people in the US are now out of work? Who live off weekly or daily pay? Who have meager or no savings? How many millions will apply at once for EBT or assistance and deluge the offices or sites? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6006762
peacheslatour March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 Quote It really sucks because the manager was cool as hell, calm and kind and very committed to customers satisfaction, and I really liked the other servers and customers! Oh, that's the worst kind of loss. Dammit, I hate this so much. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6006878
luv2lurk March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 I had an interesting experience with Canada Post today. Was due to receive a parcel which required signature (prescription meds for my kidney cat). They just put the parcel through my mail slot. Tracking info - Parcel Delivered. Recipient refused to sign. LOL - they didn't even try. But happy to have the cat meds. Also I am thinking they have delivered them enough times they know sig is maybe not necessary? To be honest I was dreading opening the door and touching the filthy pen to sign 😉 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6006891
bannana March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 "Caremongering" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51915723 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6007066
Cupid Stunt March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 (edited) Attorney General Barr: Prioritize investigations of fraudsters exploiting coronavirus pandemic An Internal Pandemic Document Shows the Coronavirus Gives Trump Extraordinary Powers -- A leaked Customs and Border Protection directive allows the agency to actively surveil and detain individuals suspected of carrying the illness—indefinitely. Sweeping restrictions take effect in coronavirus response as health officials warn US is at a tipping point States turn to cash reserves as coronavirus strains budgets U.S. health care system struggles to keep up with coronavirus outbreak US Covid-19: millions of Californians told to 'shelter-in-place' These states have some of the most drastic restrictions to combat the spread of coronavirus Government issues historic restrictions amid virus outbreak Sobering coronavirus study prompted Britain to toughen its approach Insurers weigh future filled with pricey drugs, coronavirus An Atlanta firm starts a toilet paper drive-thru to give away its stock for free Coronavirus leads Ohio to delay primary election despite judge's refusal The constitutionally dubious attempt to cancel a state election, explained -- It’s far from clear what happens if they succeed. Associated Press Explains: What did the Federal Reserve do Sunday and why? Large U.S. banks plan to access Fed's discount window What the hell is going on with the stock market? -- An expert on the economic fallout from the coronavirus. Global economic coordination not happening in virus crisis Talk of depression rears head as coronavirus-hit markets brace for recession The U.S. economy slowing as a global coronavirus recession begins Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch (Video) -- Experience the best museums from London to Seoul in the comfort of your own home. The Metropolitan Opera Is Offering Free Virtual Shows This Week (Video) -- Watch some of the world's best operas from the comfort of your own couch. Court approves PG&E’s $23B bankruptcy financing package US census faces challenges counting small, poor Latino towns Syrian war, rumbling into 10th year, still has global impact ‘There is nothing now’: Syrians in Idlib fear end nearing Turkey-Russia patrols start amid protests on Syrian highway A Ballet School Rehired an Embezzler. Then $1.5 Million Vanished. -- Honestly, these people were asking for it. Senate Majority Leader Has a Request for Veteran Federal Judges: Please Quit -- After you. Why businesses can still get away with paying pennies to employees with disabilities -- An 80-year-old law makes it legal to pay people with disabilities less than minimum wage. Will Congress finally act to change that? Edited March 17, 2020 by Cupid Stunt 2 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6007244
lovemesomejoolery March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 6 hours ago, bannana said: "Caremongering" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51915723 this really helped to make my morning brighter.......its a great idea! 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6007245
PatsyandEddie March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 10 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6007404
jewel21 March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 Well, because I take public transportation to work, my boss said she's concerned for me and that it would be better if I stay home for the next two weeks. She said they'd pay me half my salary, but I was told by her husband privately he would make up the difference. 11 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6007853
peacheslatour March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 12 minutes ago, jewel21 said: Well, because I take public transportation to work, my boss said she's concerned for me and that it would be better if I stay home for the next two weeks. She said they'd pay me half my salary, but I was told by her husband privately he would make up the difference. What a great guy. I have been repeatedly amazed by the way people have been pulling together. Neighbors helping their elderly neighbors, stores having special "senior hours" so older folks can go shopping in nearly empty stores, even my son, offering to take two buses (four, actually there and back) just to leave supplies and meds at his immune compromised fiancee's door. You just never know how much kindness there is in the world until something like this happens. 11 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6007878
boes March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 36 minutes ago, peacheslatour said: What a great guy. I have been repeatedly amazed by the way people have been pulling together. Neighbors helping their elderly neighbors, stores having special "senior hours" so older folks can go shopping in nearly empty stores, even my son, offering to take two buses (four, actually there and back) just to leave supplies and meds at his immune compromised fiancee's door. You just never know how much kindness there is in the world until something like this happens. So true. Yesterday, we had put Hazel (the dog) in the car to take her for a ride, as we pretty much do every day since she's too lame to go for walks anymore and she LOVES car rides. Our neighbor across the street, who had already told us that she and her husband would be doing any grocery shopping we needed from here on out, came running out of her house wanting to know just "where do you think you're going?" We explained that it was just our usual "take the dog for a ride" and she said, "Good. I don't want you going to the store, I told you I'd do it for you". It felt so good to know that someone is paying that much attention, it really did. 12 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6007931
lovemesomejoolery March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 56 minutes ago, jewel21 said: Well, because I take public transportation to work, my boss said she's concerned for me and that it would be better if I stay home for the next two weeks. She said they'd pay me half my salary, but I was told by her husband privately he would make up the difference. Wow...what a great man! 10 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6007933
jpagan05 March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/03/17/chicago-aquarium-releases-penguins-after-closes-due-coronavirus/5065917002/ This is the cutest! 1 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6008026
jewel21 March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 He's very nice and this isn't the first time he's done something like this and I really appreciate it. I am still a tad peeved his wife only wanted to pay me half and said she hoped I found that fair. Like no. I have expenses. And half is only like two hundred and something dollars for two weeks. Hopefully I can finish that dental course and find something that pays way better. 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6008031
Petunia13 March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 2 hours ago, jewel21 said: Well, because I take public transportation to work, my boss said she's concerned for me and that it would be better if I stay home for the next two weeks. She said they'd pay me half my salary, but I was told by her husband privately he would make up the difference. That’s awesome 👏🏼 great news! 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6008052
peacheslatour March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 45 minutes ago, jpagan05 said: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/03/17/chicago-aquarium-releases-penguins-after-closes-due-coronavirus/5065917002/ This is the cutest! So cute! They're like "Ooh, what's that? What's over here? Ooh, fish!" 1 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6008103
Cupid Stunt March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 (edited) Corporate closed the district offices for two weeks and I'm telecommuting from home. <Grr> I Skype meetings that don't exist in business on top and casual on the bottom. It's frustrating. Thing1 moved back home; she's lonely. She completed her lab work, and the school closed the research building. She brought home more books and study materials than clothes. The bodega I frequent put up a plexiglass barrier at their door. They take orders in N95 face masks and nitrile gloves at the window, credit or debit only, and use a pass-though to push the order to the customer. <heavy sigh> I did laundry, and made vegetable lasagna for dinner. Edited March 17, 2020 by Cupid Stunt 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6008210
peacheslatour March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Cupid Stunt said: Corporate closed the district offices for two weeks and I'm telecommuting from home. <Grr> I Skype meetings that don't exist in business on top and casual on the bottom. It's frustrating. Thing1 moved back home; she's lonely. She completed her lab work, and the school closed the research building. She brought home more books and study materials than clothes. The bodega I frequent put up a plexiglass barrier at their door. They take orders in N95 face masks and nitrile gloves at the window, credit or debit only, and use a pass-though to push the order to the customer. <heavy sigh> I did laundry, and made vegetable lasagna for dinner. Dominoes has 50% off for the next two weeks. Just sayin... 1 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6008217
Cupid Stunt March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 (edited) Americans kept wondering what the administration wanted them to do about coronavirus. Finally, some guidance. Who gets saved and who collapses? -- The administration and lawmakers must quickly decide which sectors of the American economy need targeted bailouts and which can be left to survive on general economic aid. Paid sick leave: Who gets it during the coronavirus outbreak Millennials! Americans! Your country says it needs you The last time Americans were asked to sacrifice daily life US, UK coronavirus strategies shifted following UK epidemiologists' ominous report Inside the Administration Coronavirus Response: A Case Study The fake text message about the “Stafford Act” and a national quarantine, explained -- Don’t believe everything you read online. One Simple Idea That Explains Why the Economy Is in Great Danger 7 potentially deadly errors the US is making in its coronavirus response -- Public health professionals at the CDC and elsewhere need to speak with the public every single day. Coronavirus is exposing all of the weaknesses in the US health system -- High health care costs and low medical capacity made the US uniquely vulnerable to the coronavirus. The Supreme Court postponed next week’s arguments due to coronavirus precautions -- It appears to be the first time this has happened in over a century. Most courts closed due to coronavirus, but not those that serve high-risk populations -- Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, disability hearings remained open through March 16. Immigration courts have continued proceedings. Gold falls below $1,500 as it is dragged into the global market rout Trump Administration Seeks to Send Checks to Americans as Part of Stimulus Package 4 questions about the coronavirus pandemic, answered -- How does Covid-19 progress? What’s up with those WHO tests? These questions and more, answered. Coronavirus myths explored Mel Brooks and his son explain social distancing so you don't endanger our national treasure Mel Brooks “You can’t scare a virus”: World War Z author Max Brooks on pandemics, fear, panic, and hope -- As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic spreads around the globe, “our biggest enemy is panic,” Brooks says. What we know about the Health Department website cyberattack -- The attack appears to be a largely unsuccessful attempt to overwhelm the site’s servers. Owner of facility tied to Kansas death runs Washington home Led Zeppelin Scores Big Win in ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Copyright Case Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV leader Genesis Breyer P-Orridge dies aged 70 -- Co-founder of avant garde and experimental groups dies after long illness, leaving behind complicated legacy Edited March 17, 2020 by Cupid Stunt 1 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6008284
lovemesomejoolery March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 (edited) Hi all - hope you managed to have a decent day today with our "new normal". Mr. Lovemesome's car is going to be out of warranty at the end of April, so we took it in to the dealer to make sure everything that can be done under warranty is done.....the appointment was made two weeks ago and since we don't know if we'll be in some sort of forced shelter in place situation at the end of April, he kept the appointment. Instead of a loaner car, which they always give us, I drove my car so that I could get him home. We broke our rule of keeping Mr. Lovemesome in the house (he's 62 with diabetes). Originally, I was going to take his car in and get the loaner car to come home in and I stressed last night about how I was going to manage the loaner, when I don't know who has been in that car, who has been hacking and wheezing in it! This seemed an easy fix, for both of us to go. The dealership is typically JAM PACKED but today, there were just three of us at 8:00 a.m. It will be ready tomorrow at noon. I made the decision to try and not watch any news today, until the 6:30 evening news. It gives me all I need, just the facts, just the news I need to know. It's not that I am sticking my head in the sand, it's that the news feels so dire and then when they start showing press conferences, I feel such anger and I am tired of feeling that way. I'm focusing on what I have. I'm focusing on how I may be able to serve others in a difficult time. I reached out to a few of my neighbors to see how they were and offered to do a grocery run if they needed it (taking a cue from @boes kind and caring neighbors). In ten years, when I'm 67 and if this ever happens again, I want to be the kind of person I hope someone else will be for me! It felt great to be out in the unusually warm air, listening to birds, enjoying the daffodils, which are blooming super early and - I can't deny it, it felt great seeing someone's face light up, to help lighten someone's load. I saw this on Facebook tonight - my hope for us all! It's going to be a very long couple of weeks here...... Edited March 17, 2020 by lovemesomejoolery 10 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6008351
boes March 17, 2020 Share March 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, lovemesomejoolery said: Hi all - hope you managed to have a decent day today with our "new normal". Mr. Lovemesome's car is going to be out of warranty at the end of April, so we took it in to the dealer to make sure everything that can be done under warranty is done.....the appointment was made two weeks ago and since we don't know if we'll be in some sort of forced shelter in place situation at the end of April, he kept the appointment. Instead of a loaner car, which they always give us, I drove my car so that I could get him home. We broke our rule of keeping Mr. Lovemesome in the house (he's 62 with diabetes). Originally, I was going to take his car in and get the loaner car to come home in and I stressed last night about how I was going to manage the loaner, when I don't know who has been in that car, who has been hacking and wheezing in it! This seemed an easy fix, for both of us to go. The dealership is typically JAM PACKED but today, there were just three of us at 8:00 a.m. It will be ready tomorrow at noon. I made the decision to try and not watch any news today, until the 6:30 evening news. It gives me all I need, just the facts, just the news I need to know. It's not that I am sticking my head in the sand, it's that the news feels so dire and then when they start showing press conferences, I feel such anger and I am tired of feeling that way. I'm focusing on what I have. I'm focusing on how I may be able to serve others in a difficult time. I reached out to a few of my neighbors to see how they were and offered to do a grocery run if they needed it (taking a cue from @boes kind and caring neighbors). In ten years, when I'm 67 and if this ever happens again, I want to be the kind of person I hope someone else will be for me! It felt great to be out in the unusually warm air, listening to birds, enjoying the daffodils, which are blooming supper early and - I can't deny it, it felt great seeing someone's face light up. I saw this on Facebook tonight - my hope for us all! It's going to be a very long couple of weeks here...... What a lovely, insightful, heartfelt post, lovemesomejoolery. You clearly are already that person you strive to be. I'm so glad you're here on this forum. 11 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6008362
peacheslatour March 18, 2020 Share March 18, 2020 13 minutes ago, boes said: What a lovely, insightful, heartfelt post, lovemesomejoolery. You clearly are already that person you strive to be. I'm so glad you're here on this forum. I'm honored to be here too. Dammit! I'm not crying. 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6008395
lovemesomejoolery March 18, 2020 Share March 18, 2020 1 hour ago, boes said: What a lovely, insightful, heartfelt post, lovemesomejoolery. You clearly are already that person you strive to be. I'm so glad you're here on this forum. Thank you - it's my honor to be here with you and everyone else. You are all such an exceptional bunch! 11 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6008549
bannana March 18, 2020 Share March 18, 2020 Two of my closest friends lost their jobs today due to COVID-19. And we are not in a place that has a lot of cases, but with everything shutting down, businesses are laying off people, and who knows if they will hire them back or even re-open. I have been looking for work for a long time. Our investments are now tanking along with the economy. There will now be fewer jobs to be had, even when we get past this. Someone today pointed out to me that our collective self-imposed quarantine is really just to flatten the curve. In a few weeks, or months, we can/will still get the virus. Projections are that 70% of people will get the virus. I am not afraid of that (much) but it was kind of an eye-opener to realize that of course that is true. I have an autoimmune disorder, so hubs is trying to keep me in bubble wrap, worried that I will get sick. But tomorrow I am going to start a program of going for a walk each day, just to enjoy the outdoors. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6009053
Cupid Stunt March 18, 2020 Share March 18, 2020 A San Francisco-bound BART train during Tuesday morning’s rush hour. Jim Wilson/The New York Times Can California Keep 7 Million People at Home? Scientists warn we may need to live with social distancing for a year or more -- Researchers say we face a horrible choice: practice social distancing for months or a year, or let hundreds of thousands die. Analysis: American attitudes make virus response a hard sell Florida governor refuses to shut down beaches amid spread of coronavirus -- Gov. Ron DeSantis said it's "not uniform throughout the state that you're seeing massive crowds at beaches," despite videos of gatherings in Tampa Bay. 'Every Day You Lose, the Contagion Gets Worse.' Lessons from Italy's Hospital Meltdown. White House requests $45.8 billion in emergency funding due to coronavirus The Coming Bailout Is a Moral Failure -- Congress has leverage to rebalance the economy, but so far, it isn’t using it. Could Trump delay November election? -- The president does not have that power. Legal scholars are widely in agreement on this point, as are both Republican and Democratic election officials. The nonpartisan Congressional Research Service reached the same conclusion when it investigated the question in the aftermath of 9/11. Some schools closed for coronavirus in US are not going back for the rest of the academic year Welcome to Your Hastily Prepared Online College Course A coronavirus outbreak in jails or prisons could turn into a nightmare -- Experts warn prisons and jails aren’t ready for a pandemic — and that could hurt everyone else too. Retired general: What is reasonable to expect from US military in a pandemic Military faces limitations in responding to virus outbreak US life with COVID-19: A state-by-state patchwork of rules A coronavirus patient refused to quarantine, so deputies are surrounding his house to force him to How to Pay for Coronavirus Tests and Treatments The evolution of hand-washing, explained by a historian -- A brief social history of hand-washing. NIH Director: ‘We’re on an Exponential Curve’ -- Francis Collins speaks about the coronavirus, his faith, and an unusual friendship. The moral logic of coronavirus -- Why helping people victimized by forces outside their control is a good idea. A cruel paradox: Beating virus means causing US recession It’s not just you. Everybody is reading the news more because of coronavirus. -- Page views were up 30 percent last week compared with last year. Coronavirus and mental health Distilleries using high-proof alcohol to make hand sanitizer Tokyo Fashion Week Is Coming to a Laptop Screen Near You The Woodlands Causeway between Singapore and Malaysia, before (L) and after Malaysia imposed a lockdown on travel over the coronavirus outbreak March 17 (L) and 18, 2020. REUTERS/Edgar Su -- Before and after the coronavirus Epidemics Reveal the Truth About the Societies They Hit -- A nation’s response to disaster speaks to its strengths and to its dysfunctions. The deep ideological roots botched coronavirus response -- How the partisan decades-long war on expertise sabotaged America’s fight against the pandemic. The Coronavirus Called America’s Bluff -- Like Japan in the mid-1800s, the United States now faces a crisis that disproves everything the country believes about itself. Coronavirus forces Americans to grapple with new reality California approves $1 billion in coronavirus funds, National Guard on alert Former California congressman Hunter gets 11 months in corruption case Giant Hawaii telescope cost estimate increases to $2.4B While the country deals with the coronavirus, Idaho state legislators prioritize banning trans athletes -- The bill would allow anyone to challenge a female athlete’s sex and force her to prove it. -- Codifying state-wide trans hunting on school age children. Judge hands major win to Katy Perry in ‘Dark Horse’ dispute 1 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6009123
pearlite March 18, 2020 Share March 18, 2020 5 hours ago, bannana said: Two of my closest friends lost their jobs today due to COVID-19. And we are not in a place that has a lot of cases, but with everything shutting down, businesses are laying off people, and who knows if they will hire them back or even re-open. I have been looking for work for a long time. Our investments are now tanking along with the economy. There will now be fewer jobs to be had, even when we get past this. Someone today pointed out to me that our collective self-imposed quarantine is really just to flatten the curve. In a few weeks, or months, we can/will still get the virus. Projections are that 70% of people will get the virus. I am not afraid of that (much) but it was kind of an eye-opener to realize that of course that is true. I have an autoimmune disorder, so hubs is trying to keep me in bubble wrap, worried that I will get sick. But tomorrow I am going to start a program of going for a walk each day, just to enjoy the outdoors. Trying to de-escalate my attention-level for economic concerns is a struggle, and I feel for those who are directly punished because of this situation. After only a few days of relative isolation, the anxiety levels are already hard to live with--even enduring work-based Zoom conferencing is annoying because the answers are "we have no answers." My part of the city is quiet and stores are shutting down, but apparently the downtown core is even more desolate: https://www.narcity.com/news/ca/on/toronto/covid-19-in-toronto-has-left-the-6ix-looking-like-its-never-looked-before?fbclid=IwAR0CT_8aSzYpoJq6IT_u15Z4rn90qQLOQ2OW3k6nmwA8yuPHK5iGHTj6CoM 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6009296
lovemesomejoolery March 18, 2020 Share March 18, 2020 If any of you are in Utah, please stay safe! 5.7 magnitude #earthquake jolts Salt Lake City this morning. Strongest to hit Utah in years: https://weather.com/news/news/2020-03-18-earthquake-shakes-salt-lake-city-area 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6009447
pearlite March 18, 2020 Share March 18, 2020 This is basically how anyone who teaches feels right now.... And sure, Gloria Gaynor rules, but. 3 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6009852
peacheslatour March 18, 2020 Share March 18, 2020 Brilliant! What a treasure of a teacher! My DH is at Costco calling me every five seconds, asking if he should get this or that. Of course they're out of both tp and Kleenex. Just a minute ago I was talking to him and all of a sudden he goes "Charmin! Hey, buddy where did you get that?" Turns out they had some in the mythical back but when my hubs asked an employee they went and looked and said it was all gone. 1 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6009940
jpagan05 March 18, 2020 Share March 18, 2020 (edited) I ordered tp from Amazon but it won't come till the end of April. I think my husband will be laid off any day now. My anxiety disorder is in full force. Not being born and raised here, I have always had this low-level "what if" fear. We are tiny and in literally in the middle of the ocean. We've had some scares over the years with tsunamis and hurricanes during which there is a lot of panic-buying. We had to evacuate our old apartment three different times, wrangling cats and taking what valuables would fit in the car. The vacationers who were renting in our complex would sometimes be weeping as they left their condos, not knowing what to expect. But when it's over, it's like it never happened. It's all put dents into my psyche. I feel completely vulnerable. We are so ill equipped to deal with anything here. Our government sucks because of nepotism and the same shitty people getting elected over and over again. It's embarrassing. Yesterday my husband checked the website for unemployment and it was down, which is so fucking typical. We live in a beautiful place but we will go down fast and hard when things get worse. My husband is definitely the Yin to my Yang and sometimes I feel bad that he has to deal with me. Edited March 19, 2020 by jpagan05 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6010029
boes March 18, 2020 Share March 18, 2020 (edited) jpagan05, I feel so bad for what you're going through. I'm not going to minimize your fears because, going by what I see and what I read, they're all justified. All I can say is to ride this fear out as best you can and know that you've got your husband by your side and I bet like anything you have friends in the Islands who are like what family is supposed to be for you. This is tough, and in a way, worse because it's also unknown. We don't have a road map to the future through all of this, not yet. But we will. Edited March 18, 2020 by boes Speeling 11 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6010162
Cupid Stunt March 18, 2020 Share March 18, 2020 (((jpagan))) Bea and my in-laws are alarmed too. Their latest plan is to return to the mainland end of March, but are becoming more reticent about leaving Oahu. The locals are healthy and following safety protocols for coronavirus. The in-laws are redirecting food not sold commercial from the truck farm to the local food shelves, and checking on neighbors. Bea's been fixing screens, painted the kitchen and shutters, when she's not working on her surfing. Thing2 and I stopped by a corner vendor and picked up 10 sacks of oranges, then delivered breakfast/lunch to students in our school district this morning. The grade schoolers were so happy to have a fresh orange. Corporate canceled our Intern Program today; 900+ letters went out to apologize and ask them to apply again next year. Meetings on Skype get completed very quickly or very slowly; there's no in-between. Thing1 helped me plant vegetable and herb seedings, and clean the patio furniture. 11 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6010189
Petunia13 March 19, 2020 Share March 19, 2020 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6010539
Petunia13 March 19, 2020 Share March 19, 2020 For those who can’t see the vid Spoiler It’s captioned “since dogs can’t get Coronavirus I’m sending him out for supplies” and a video of a dog driving -very well -and furrowing his brow while rap blasts from the car stereo. @jpagan05 yeah it fucking sucks so many people are out of work, wondering how they’ll make their mortgage or rent, pay for meds, and of course the fear they or someone they care about will get ill. I think there gonna be a huge economy hit and social and psychological hit. They say a lot of abused partners and children are going to be adversely affected as well. I know I’m worried about money. My mom if I’m honest hasn’t been well a long time and she’s in a manic phase right now and lashing out at me. I have my nursing home job but she’s been trying to get me fired from it by driving up to it and starting fights w me outside or screaming. I told her today during my lunch this is our only income, but it fell on deaf ears. I also don’t want to get ANYONE sick or exposed or myself sick since I have heart defects. Ive never seen anything like this in my life. The residents of the AL community most are positive and kind and calm. Some are upset or lashing out. The few who got extremely upset or angry have been visitors who were screened or turned away or family. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6011043
Cupid Stunt March 19, 2020 Share March 19, 2020 The 2020 vernal equinox will bring the earliest spring to the US in 124 years With the start of spring on Thursday, will the stronger sun chase away the coronavirus? NYSE to temporarily close floor, move to electronic trading after positive coronavirus tests US government is preparing for coronavirus pandemic that could last up to 18 months and 'include multiple waves of illness' WHO warns some children develop ‘severe’ or ‘critical’ disease from coronavirus Younger Adults Comprise Big Portion of Coronavirus Hospitalizations in U.S. Distilleries are making hand sanitizer with their in-house alcohol and giving it out for free to combat coronavirus The coronavirus is stretching Facebook to its limits -- Cry me a river. Will coronavirus affect food supply? First problem: A possible shortage of workers Happy Happy Joy Joy! -- The rules of video conferencing at home Coronavirus team sparks confusion, plaudits inside White House response efforts New polls show effect of right-wing media's dismissive and conspiratorial coronavirus coverage Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Ben McAdams become first members of Congress to test positive for coronavirus Trump signs coronavirus relief legislation into law What to do if you can’t make your rent or mortgage payments because of the coronavirus pandemic Republican senator questions federal guidance issued to fight coronavirus as cases and deaths rise Trump, Canada's Trudeau agree on importance of maintaining trade despite travel restrictions: White House Restaurants face layoffs, closures in wake of pandemic Why Covid-19 is worse than the flu, in one chart -- It’s more contagious, more deadly (particularly for older people), and it has a greater potential to overwhelm our health care system. Why there will soon be tons of toilet paper, and what food may be scarce, according to supply chain experts Grocery rules for your coronavirus lockdown: Buy beans, freeze milk, don't hoard, and more How to Prepare for Self-Quarantine “Do this for me”: How to convince older loved ones to socially distance -- It’s more important than ever for vulnerable groups to stay inside. Here’s how to approach the conversation with older family members. The Social Distancing Festival A Louisiana pastor defies a state order and holds a church service with hundreds of people -- Pastor Tony Spell: "I feel the Covid-19 scare is politically motivated." -- Lord, save us from your hustlers. This Could Be The End Of The Classic Paper Coffee Cup Iran's supreme leader to pardon 10,000 prisoners, including political ones Harvey Weinstein Moved to New York State Prison 5.7 magnitude earthquake in Utah knocks out power to thousands and diverts flights Expelling U.S. journalists during coronavirus crisis, China doubles down on media war Grammy Museum Offers Free Online Programs With Billie Eilish, Brandi Carlile & More During Closure 1 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6012046
Cupid Stunt March 19, 2020 Share March 19, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, Petunia13 said: For those who can’t see the vid Reveal spoiler It’s captioned “since dogs can’t get Coronavirus I’m sending him out for supplies” and a video of a dog driving -very well -and furrowing his brow while rap blasts from the car stereo. @jpagan05 yeah it fucking sucks so many people are out of work, wondering how they’ll make their mortgage or rent, pay for meds, and of course the fear they or someone they care about will get ill. I think there gonna be a huge economy hit and social and psychological hit. They say a lot of abused partners and children are going to be adversely affected as well. I know I’m worried about money. My mom if I’m honest hasn’t been well a long time and she’s in a manic phase right now and lashing out at me. I have my nursing home job but she’s been trying to get me fired from it by driving up to it and starting fights w me outside or screaming. I told her today during my lunch this is our only income, but it fell on deaf ears. I also don’t want to get ANYONE sick or exposed or myself sick since I have heart defects. Ive never seen anything like this in my life. The residents of the AL community most are positive and kind and calm. Some are upset or lashing out. The few who got extremely upset or angry have been visitors who were screened or turned away or family. Petunia, you're in a terrible bind. The only thing you can control is your response to the situation. Do your best at the job, and try to maintain your composure. Your being stressed won't help your health or effectiveness at work. If your mother has a regular physician, contact their office notifying them she is in a manic phase. Perhaps they can step in to help her and you. Edited March 19, 2020 by Cupid Stunt 1 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6012052
peacheslatour March 19, 2020 Share March 19, 2020 Petunia, this may not work for you but I just read that super markets and other essential business' are hiring people to work immediately. (((love))) 1 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6012340
Cupid Stunt March 19, 2020 Share March 19, 2020 (edited) ‘ Edited March 19, 2020 by Cupid Stunt Whoops! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6012553
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Petunia13 March 19, 2020 Share March 19, 2020 I’m really grateful all of us have not caught the virus and thanking the Lord daily for that. One of the people I knew who was in quarantine was released yesterday as negative and was in pretty high spirits chatting up a storm w me. George and I went to the local mall today and it was an absolute ghost town. Only a handful of stores remain open and it’s only w v limited hours. The luxury stores are closed and cleared out all of their goods like Tiffany’s, Burberry, LV (smart). George and I are social distancing. I must admit he enjoyed trotting around the mall and looking at windows (it was always a dog friendly mall) and he felt “normal” so weird even the drive thru restaurants in our area like McD were closed even for that, I’m vegan and don’t eat there (only their apple pie and drinks are vegan) but did want an orange juice. For some reason I find their OJ very good. So many clothing stores are now closed and only online. I need new shoes soon and will have to order them now. I am still a person who needs to try shoes or clothes ON to know if they fit okay or don’t look stupid or tacky in RL. I think retail brick and mortar. Which was already doing very shitty and the online based social culture will only escalate from this when it all passes. Of course this will eliminate a lot of the middle class and make virtual identities, friendships or activities even more the norm. @Cupid Stunt posted a link about shortages. I’ve read a lot of articles about it the past 36 hrs as well. I just see so many stores here out of canned and perishable goods and the articles cite the fact there won’t be workers for agriculture or menial jobs and high demand vs supply. I totally believe that. 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6012722
jpagan05 March 19, 2020 Share March 19, 2020 I am so grateful for all of you. It makes me feel better to come here and check in with you preverts. Thank you for the kind words. @Petunia13 That is awful about your mom. I'm so sorry. That is the absolute last thing you need right now. I hope she can get the help she needs. An artist I follow on instagram posted this and it made me laugh. Hope you are all hanging in there and safe and sound. I actually think she did a good job. 5 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6012782
peacheslatour March 19, 2020 Share March 19, 2020 Hey, we've all been there. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/3520-small-talk-out-of-genoa/page/192/#findComment-6012810
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