peacheslatour May 12, 2020 Share May 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, jewel21 said: I don't really care about rats. It was the tarantula that made me want to die. Oh no, see I love spiders. I'd trade you a tarantula for a rat any day! 5 Link to comment
Anna Yolei May 12, 2020 Share May 12, 2020 6 hours ago, peacheslatour said: Rats get into old houses. We have a WWII era home and we live near the lake. We get rats every spring. I hate the fucking things so much. My apartment is an old 1880s hotel that was converted to apartments in the 1980s. Me and my dog's had a bit of a mouse issue recently. I was able to lure the little bugger out finally. 🤣 What I wanna know is how the hell any home in Genoa City had huge as tarantulas like the one they showed at the beginning of that episode! Spiders are a no go for me! 1 8 Link to comment
peacheslatour May 12, 2020 Share May 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Anna Yolei said: My apartment is an old 1880s hotel that was converted to apartments in the 1980s. Me and my dog's had a bit of a mouse issue recently. I was able to lure the little bugger out finally. 🤣 What I wanna know is how the hell any home in Genoa City had huge as tarantulas like the one they showed at the beginning of that episode! Spiders are a no go for me! And they have fangs! Fangs! 3 4 Link to comment
Anna Yolei May 12, 2020 Share May 12, 2020 Now, I've been told tarantulas are fairly tame and not poisonous in their bites, but.. yeah, no. I'd rather keep my distance from those bastards, thank you very much! 2 6 Link to comment
boes May 12, 2020 Share May 12, 2020 44 minutes ago, peacheslatour said: Oh no, see I love spiders. I'd trade you a tarantula for a rat any day! Is this code for "a Nick for a ButtBiscuit" ? In that case, RAID!!!! 7 Link to comment
peacheslatour May 13, 2020 Share May 13, 2020 1 hour ago, boes said: Is this code for "a Nick for a ButtBiscuit" ? In that case, RAID!!!! Nick wishes he had the subtlety and grace of a tarantula! 7 Link to comment
SweePea59 May 13, 2020 Share May 13, 2020 On 5/9/2020 at 1:26 PM, Cupid Stunt said: Related: Space agency: Human urine could help make concrete on moon Follow the yellow brick road. 11 Link to comment
bannana May 13, 2020 Share May 13, 2020 16 hours ago, Cupid Stunt said: (((lovemesome))) MIL was interviewed to find out how she came in contact with The Corona. Everyone she's seen in the last two months have tested negative so far. She had been observing Stay At Home since the in-law's returned from Hawaii in March, and only contacts have been FIL, the live-in help, and her daughter (from a distance and masked). Their home has a orange notice posted by the Health Department on the front door. HVAC took samples and clean the ducts again. The Health Department took samples from all over the house. Her symptoms are worsening; fever, neuralgia, nasal congestion, resting on her stomach. The nurses have decided to isolate her, and use the patio door out of the bedroom for entry and essentials. FIL sits outside her bedroom window; watches and waits. I dropped off new European fashion magazines and avocados (she loves them) this morning … Mostly to check on FIL. He's stricken. This is heartbreaking. I am so sorry for you and your family. 5 Link to comment
bannana May 13, 2020 Share May 13, 2020 This article is worth reading. It really does a good job of explaining the risks to getting infected. https://www.erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them 1 8 Link to comment
lovemesomejoolery May 13, 2020 Share May 13, 2020 4 hours ago, bannana said: This article is worth reading. It really does a good job of explaining the risks to getting infected. https://www.erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them Thanks for posting this! For the past week, Dr. Bromage has been making the rounds on the various cable news shows that I watch in the evening and I've learned a lot through his thorough, matter-of-fact explanations. 6 Link to comment
pearlite May 13, 2020 Share May 13, 2020 16 hours ago, Anna Yolei said: My apartment is an old 1880s hotel that was converted to apartments in the 1980s. Me and my dog's had a bit of a mouse issue recently. I was able to lure the little bugger out finally. 🤣 What I wanna know is how the hell any home in Genoa City had huge as tarantulas like the one they showed at the beginning of that episode! Spiders are a no go for me! Do I remember that you have a chiweenie? 4 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt May 14, 2020 Share May 14, 2020 Medical workers in White Plains, New York, on April 29 - Pablo Monsalve/VIEWpress/Corbis via Getty Images 11 questions about the coronavirus we still can’t answer -- Here’s what we don’t know about the coronavirus and why it really matters. -- Related: Covid-19 isn't just a respiratory disease. It hits the whole body 'This virus may never go away,' WHO says Experts’ 7 best ideas on how to beat Covid-19 and save the economy Our environmental practices make pandemics like the coronavirus more likely -- The story we tell about pandemics casts us as victims of nature. It’s the other way around. 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bannana May 14, 2020 Share May 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Cupid Stunt said: National Parks Start to Reopen -- Related: Woman falls into thermal feature in closed Yellowstone park Seriously? WTF is going on with some people? I have been to Yellowstone, no need to go there when it is closed but wtf...how do you fall into the thermal springs? 3 Link to comment
bannana May 14, 2020 Share May 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Cupid Stunt said: Maternity ward massacre shakes Afghanistan and its peace process In the midst of everything else that is happening, this is one of the saddest news stories. Link to comment
Cupid Stunt May 14, 2020 Share May 14, 2020 Quote National Parks Start to Reopen -- Related: Woman falls into thermal feature in closed Yellowstone park 6 hours ago, bannana said: Seriously? WTF is going on with some people? I have been to Yellowstone, no need to go there when it is closed but wtf...how do you fall into the thermal springs? I don't know. I think people can be pretty stupid when away from the confines of their home. Period. With all the thermal water features clearly marked, it's easy not to accidentally fall into one. But with hazards you're forced to discern on your own, a lot of people haven't made that leap. Drive them to a park that's closed or full of other heedless Nimrods, surrounded with boiling water geysers, wild animals and warning signs about poking yourself in the eye with a sharp stick, you're still going to have one-eyed dimwits driving home erratically, complaining that they never saw the signs about the dangerous sticks, hungry bears or boiling water in the park. As a Let's See America And Take The Kids To A National Park On Vacation parents, Yellowstone is one of the safest national parks in the U.S. (with the exception of the animals -- There's plenty of signage warning you about the animals). The paths are marked and obvious hazards are designated in 4-6 languages. And yet people insist on going where they don't belong, because they want to take a photos with their smart phone. Quote Maternity ward massacre shakes Afghanistan and its peace process 6 hours ago, bannana said: In the midst of everything else that is happening, this is one of the saddest news stories. It's horrifying. The brokered peace talks are one of the most misbegotten exercises yet. The negotiating team couldn't find their collective asses if they hired a private mercenary force to post on craigslist, Facebook Marketplace and make a few phone calls. 9 Link to comment
lovemesomejoolery May 14, 2020 Share May 14, 2020 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Cupid Stunt said: I don't know. I think people can be pretty stupid when away from the confines of their home. Period. With all the thermal water features clearly marked, it's easy not to accidentally fall into one. But with hazards you're forced to discern on your own, a lot of people haven't made that leap. Drive them to a park that's closed or full of other heedless Nimrods, surrounded with boiling water geysers, wild animals and warning signs about poking yourself in the eye with a sharp stick, you're still going to have one-eyed dimwits driving home erratically, complaining that they never saw the signs about the dangerous sticks, hungry bears or boiling water in the park. As a Let's See America And Take The Kids To A National Park On Vacation parents, Yellowstone is one of the safest national parks in the U.S. (with the exception of the animals -- There's plenty of signage warning you about the animals). The paths are marked and obvious hazards are designated in 4-6 languages. And yet people insist on going where they don't belong, because they want to take a photos with their smart phone. These people are like the ones who go to a zoo and hop into the lion's den so they can get their picture.....well, not hopping right in....hopping in after they've climbed umpteen barriers meant to keep them and the animals safe. Then, they want to blame the animal when things don't go as planned. Ijits, all of them. They're probably the ones not wearing masks or washing their hands right now, who think they're invincible and that The Rona won't get them! Edited May 14, 2020 by lovemesomejoolery 8 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt May 14, 2020 Share May 14, 2020 (edited) O_o Black light experiment shows how quickly a virus like Covid-19 can spread at a restaurant We Remember -- More than 75,000 people in the US have lost their lives to Covid-19. Abbott coronavirus test missed a large number of positive results caught by a rival firm, preliminary study says Antibody tests could lead to job discrimination and encourage workers to play 'Russian roulette' LAPD arrests Santa Monica woman, seizes 61 unapproved coronavirus test kits Coronavirus whistleblower Rick Bright testifies -- Related: Virus whistleblower tells lawmakers US lacks vaccine plan US coronavirus curve may be flattening, but estimated death toll keeps rising. What does this mean? 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(Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP) Calgary Zoo returning pandas to China due to bamboo barriers -- Related: Shrieks of excitement as panda cub makes video appearance Cats with no symptoms spread virus to other cats in lab test Georgia officials are asking the public to help them track 4-foot long, invasive lizards How the world's most dangerous bird got its unique feathers This is what happens to the pets left behind when their owners die from coronavirus Roy Horn's life in pictures -- Roy Horn, who dazzled audiences for decades as half of the animal and magic act Siegfried and Roy, died of complications from the coronavirus on Friday, May 8. He was 75. While the wealthy self-isolate, the poor can't afford to stay put in Sao Paulo -- Related: Matt Damon discusses life under lockdown in 'fairytale' Irish town -- Yup. Must be nice. 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JasonCC May 15, 2020 Share May 15, 2020 (edited) It was interesting to see Phyllis' apartment with the opened-step staircase and lots of painted white bricks. I still really like that set, does anyone remember how it went away? Was that other condo Billy and GT's Phyllis lived in supposed to be the same place? I remember they didn't show the Phyllis apartment I liked very much even back then (when Phyllis ate the show) because Phyllis was always hoping between other homes, beds, dumpsters. To me the place was unique in that it had that Wisconsinite standard fireplace, but the exposed bricks were all painted white, cool loft-style stairs, and less cluttered with "traditional" props and knick-knacks. Most of the home sets from that era that still were heavy on the rich-colored oaky look. Including Paul and Cricket's high rise apt they showed recently when meddling Mary Williams popped by with a casserole! I'd forgot about that one too! Yet, it still didn't look like a Aloft Hotel by the airport (sideways glance at Grand Phoenix). https://aloft-hotels.marriott.com/ Edited May 15, 2020 by JasonCC 1 8 Link to comment
jewel21 May 16, 2020 Share May 16, 2020 Little Zappa isn't doing so well. She's scratching a lot and appears to be losing hair on her back. She also keeps scratching over her eyes and is getting these weird bumps/welts. I told my cousin and she just made a sad face and said she's almost 2 and mice don't live much longer past that age. I wonder if it's a food allergy since my cousin bought a different brand for her and she's been eating it the past two/three weeks? My cousin assures me she's eaten that brand before, but she's eating less of it than the other one and she's pooping less. She's always scratched but she seems to be doing it constantly now. I found the original brand on eBay and bought a bag but it's taking forever to ship. I bought it on May 6th. Grrr. In the meantime, I have an urge to take her to a vet but my cousin won't pay for that and it's frustrating me. 1 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt May 16, 2020 Share May 16, 2020 (edited) Poor little Zappa. Is there a mild soap you can use to bathe Zappa? -- How do you wash a mouse? -- Then remove the litter, clean the cage, and start with fresh shred. I hope the food delivery shows up soon. I wonder if Zappa is rubbing the fur off his back because he's scraping himself against something in the cage. The reason I ask is that cows in feed lots are fed with a feed bunker accessed through a fence rail that allows the cows to push their heads to get to the feed, but not escape the pen. The hair on the back of their neck can be rubbed off on the fence rail when they eat. Maybe Zappa is doing something similar in the cage. Edited May 16, 2020 by Cupid Stunt 3 1 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt May 16, 2020 Share May 16, 2020 (edited) A man wearing a face mask for protection against COVID-19 passes a business that has reopened in San Antonio, Thursday, May 14, 2020. Texas attorney general Ken Paxton has warned officials in San Antonio, Austin and Dallas that the cities could face lawsuits if they do not relax coronavirus measures he says go further than state law allows. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Outside US, top scientists steer debate away from politics Reviving the US Centers for Disease Control Texas cases of COVID-19 increasing by thousands since reopening -- The deaths are also steadily increasing. -- Related: New York barber cutting hair 'illicitly' during lockdown tests positive for coronavirus -- Health officials urge anyone who received a haircut at a barbershop in the city of Kingston in the past three weeks to get tested. 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(AP Photo/Gregory Bull) Surf’s up and so are new beach rules to prevent virus spread Fed warns of 'significant' financial vulnerabilities from pandemic -- Related: Pandemic wrecks many state budgets, could trigger deep cuts US says Chinese hackers might be targeting virus researchers -- Related: Feds warn of attacks related to bogus COVID-19 conspiracy theory -- DHS document says threats against telecom "will probably increase." Burr’s alleged conflicts extend beyond his coronavirus-related stock trades -- The North Carolina senator holds numerous investments in firms regulated by the committees on which he sits. 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Often Retail Workers, and They’re Getting Hurt China uses trade as weapon to silence virus criticism -- Not alone there. People practice social distancing inside an elevator prior to arriving at work, after the Sri Lankan government announced that private and state companies will reopen their offices after almost two months of lockdown, in Colombo, May 11. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte Reuters Pictures -- Fri May 15, 2020 -- Our world re-engineered for social distancing Can herd immunity help stop the coronavirus? -- Health professionals and officials continue to warn that there is no easy way out of the pandemic, particularly with parts of the U.S. beginning to ease lockdowns. Antimicrobial surface coating kills coronavirus for 90 days: study Age and pandemic: Time lost, plans canceled, dreams deferred Adult children pay the price of keeping aging parents at home Help wanted, no pot test required: New NYC law takes effect McLaren may mortgage its race car collection and headquarters The next new unmanageable thing -- Designers and Executives Publish Open Letter Calling for 'Fundamental and Welcome Change' to Current Fashion Calendar -- "We agreed that the current environment although challenging, presents an opportunity." Coronavirus pandemic threatens to undo progress on plastic pollution -- Environmentalists and recyclers express concerns that hard-fought gains are being rapidly reversed as the sustainability debate is "parked." New refugees struggle to find footing in US during pandemic Poll: US believers see message of change from God in virus -- Of course. States, tribe seek to suspend coal sales on US lands Climate change, pollution impacts hurricane formation in the Atlantic, NOAA study says For 200 years, these villagers lived 2,600 feet up a remote cliff. Now they're in a housing estate -- That has to be a shock to the system. Brutal Afghan attacks highlight limitations of U.S.-Taliban deal In this file photo taken on April 5, 2017, Max Liebermann's "Basket Weavers" painting hangs in a law office in Jerusalem. The painting was returned to David Toren, an American heir of its original Jewish owner, after he sued the government of Germany for his great-uncle’s collection and after a lengthy saga, recovered artworks confiscated by the Nazis, jockeyed by an unscrupulous German art trader and ultimately purchased by an Israeli Holocaust survivor unaware of its murky past. Toren died on April 19 in his Manhattan home from symptoms of the coronavirus. He was 94. He left behind his son Peter and two grandchildren. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit, File) Lives Lost: Holocaust survivor reclaimed Nazi-looted artwork Nevada highway damaged by largest area quake in 65 years “Clean Up Woman” Singer Betty Wright Has Died Edited May 16, 2020 by Cupid Stunt 1 6 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt May 16, 2020 Share May 16, 2020 (edited) On 5/15/2020 at 9:31 AM, JasonCC said: It was interesting to see Phyllis' apartment with the opened-step staircase and lots of painted white bricks. I still really like that set, does anyone remember how it went away? Was that other condo Billy and GT's Phyllis lived in supposed to be the same place? I remember they didn't show the Phyllis apartment I liked very much even back then (when Phyllis ate the show) because Phyllis was always hoping between other homes, beds, dumpsters. To me the place was unique in that it had that Wisconsinite standard fireplace, but the exposed bricks were all painted white, cool loft-style stairs, and less cluttered with "traditional" props and knick-knacks. I liked her original apartment with the white and red accents, ornate wardrobe. It wasn't overly decorated and prop dressed, but it had warm fabrics and furnishings. When Phyllis was in Comaville, Dumber moved in to subtle contemporizing; more glass and windows scapes, light mahogany cabinetry, some steel accents. Once Phyllis and NotBilly started boinking on the kitchen counters and balcony, I soured on Phyl's apartment; nothing could fix that imagery. Quote Most of the home sets from that era that still were heavy on the rich-colored oaky look. Including Paul and Cricket's high rise apt they showed recently when meddling Mary Williams popped by with a casserole! I'd forgot about that one too! It has been enjoyable to see the long gone sets: the old Chancellor Mansion, Colonnade Room, Gina's restaurant, Genoa City Athletic Club and suites, Brad Carlton's estate (formerly George and Cassandra Rawlins mansion), the old Ranch House (Big Blue Plate and photos of the pastures and stable building), the big window in Sharon's cottage … So many great memories. Quote Yet, it still didn't look like a Aloft Hotel by the airport (sideways glance at Grand Phoenix). https://aloft-hotels.marriott.com/ I went to a meeting at the Aloft in Toronto. <meh> There wasn't a comfortable chair in the place. Edited May 16, 2020 by Cupid Stunt 8 Link to comment
pearlite May 16, 2020 Share May 16, 2020 45 minutes ago, Cupid Stunt said: I went to a meeting at the Aloft in Toronto. <meh> There wasn't a comfortable chair in the place. Isn't that way up in the boonies? Vaughn? Outer Exurbia? 1 Link to comment
jewel21 May 17, 2020 Share May 17, 2020 10 hours ago, Cupid Stunt said: Poor little Zappa. Is there a mild soap you can use to bathe Zappa? -- How do you wash a mouse? -- Then remove the litter, clean the cage, and start with fresh shred. I hope the food delivery shows up soon. I wonder if Zappa is rubbing the fur off his back because he's scraping himself against something in the cage. The reason I ask is that cows in feed lots are fed with a feed bunker accessed through a fence rail that allows the cows to push their heads to get to the feed, but not escape the pen. The hair on the back of their neck can be rubbed off on the fence rail when they eat. Maybe Zappa is doing something similar in the cage. After worrying about Zappa all night long to the point I was only able to fall asleep around 6 AM, I called my old vet because the other one closes at 2 PM on Saturdays and I forgot. The main suggestion they gave me at this point was to remove the Aspen bedding from the cage and to replace it with towels and see if that can help calm the itch down a bit. Apparently mice have very sensitive skin and their bedding can cause allergic reactions. I cleaned out her cage and filled it with two towels and a bit of torn paper towel. Her hutch is also falling apart and no longer has a floor. I shook out the loose hay/straw and bedding she dragged in and put a sheet of paper towel under it for her to lie on. I don't think she likes this new arrangement. It's been a few hours and she's still scratching but she looks a bit better today in terms of her face. You can see where she's scratched and damaging her fur/skin though. I have another type of bedding my cousin bought which is CareFresh and seems to consist of bits of paper and pulp. I honestly don't know if it's better or worse. Some reviews say it's great, some say it's horrible and dusty. I also bought another bag of her original food from another site and paid for expedited shipping. I think it's supposed to arrive by the 22nd so we'll see if that will be the case. There's a holiday in Canada on Monday... And now I've spent over $40 on a mouse who isn't even mine... I was told I can give her both foods when the other one comes in, which I might do for the first couple of days but then I think I will stop the one she's currently eating to see if it makes a difference. I also remembered I bought a new hand soap for the downstairs washroom and it's got a strong floral scent. I wonder if that could have also caused an allergic reaction. I don't know if I can wash a mouse though and I forgot to ask. ETA: She's been going under the water bottle and seesaw and moving bedding all over the place. I guess she could be scrapping it from there? Actually the other day it looked like she was trying to scratch her back on the water dispenser. Her hutch is pretty big so I don't think she's scratching herself on anything in there, but she does like to cover all the entry holes with bedding and barricade herself so who knows. 2 3 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt May 17, 2020 Share May 17, 2020 (edited) Salvador Dali mural by Eduardo Kobra - Murcia, Spain. The moral logic of coronavirus -- Why helping people victimized by forces outside their control is a good idea. America risks doing too little, not too much, to save the economy -- Two months into the thick of the coronavirus crisis, Washington haggles as the economy craters. Weeks into country's reopening, health officials double down on the dangers of mass gatherings The results of a Spanish study on Covid-19 immunity have a scary takeaway -- One of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in the world isn’t anything close to a worst-case scenario. Coronavirus is a major test of America’s innovation industry -- America is supposed to be the world leader in medical innovation. Is it paying off during the coronavirus crisis? -- Related: A coronavirus vaccine may take longer than 12 to 18 months -- It’s possible we’ll get a coronavirus vaccine sooner, but it’s far from guaranteed. This Covid-19 mystery will help determine when the pandemic ends -- If Covid-19 immunity doesn’t endure, the virus will. Tropical Storm Arthur forms off Florida coast, marking first named storm of the year Poll: Virus, econ crisis drive fears of having enough to eat Why Gen Z will be hit the hardest by the financial fallout from coronavirus Indiana election officials have a message for Hoosiers: Please, please, please vote by mail A doctor on how to make Covid-19 decisions when so much is unknown -- The pandemic forces all of us to weigh risks and benefits in the face of uncertainty. Local health agencies struggle to ramp up virus tracking -- Related: Los Angeles offers virus tests to all, still has unused kits California city declared a ‘sanctuary’ from stay-home order I was a conspiracy theorist, too -- I know why people turn to conspiracy theories in uncertain times. I did the same when my husband had a brain tumor. Restaurant and bar owners say social distancing could wipe out their industry -- Related: Dining with dummies? Renowned restaurant adds mannequins Associated Press PHOTOS: UK pubs await call to open doors again Coronavirus and Restaurants: How Iconic Katz’s Deli Is Keeping Its Staff of 200 Working Two Coasts. One Virus. How New York Suffered Nearly 10 Times the Number of Deaths as California. -- California’s governor and San Francisco’s mayor worked together to act early in confronting the COVID threat. For Andrew Cuomo and Bill de Blasio, it was a different story, and 27,000 New Yorkers have died so far. -- Related: California locked down early and took the coronavirus seriously. Why are its cases still rising? -- How California finds itself in limbo despite doing many things right. Adopt a grandparent: Young help the old in Bolivian pandemic What a viral headline about Jeff Bezos becoming a trillionaire gets right and wrong -- The study saying Bezos will be a trillionaire is bogus, but the criticism of Bezos it prompted is real. The coronavirus exposed the US' reliance on India for generic drugs. But that supply chain is ultimately controlled by China Coronavirus has devastated Moscow. Now it's spreading across Russia's 11 time zones to ill-funded regions Flames emerge from flare stacks at Nahr Bin Umar oil field, north of Basra, Iraq September 16, 2019. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani/File Photo A month after negative oil prices, U.S. crude contract expiry looms Unique payout Alaskans get from oil wealth could be at risk If Landlords Get Wiped Out, Wall Street Wins, Not Renters -- Bans on evictions and rent strikes could push out small investors. Essential workers are losing their hazard pay even though the hazard isn’t over -- Kroger and other companies provided “hero pay” to employees as the pandemic ratcheted up the risk to their safety. For many, it will end this month. Whistleblower: Wall Street Has Engaged in Widespread Manipulation of Mortgage Funds -- Securities that contain loans for properties like hotels and office buildings have inflated profits, the whistleblower claims. As the pandemic hammers the economy, that could increase the chances of another mortgage collapse. French serial-killer expert admits serial lies, including murder of imaginary wife -- Stéphane Bourgoin, whose books about murderers have sold millions, says he invented much of his experience, including training with FBI Coronavirus masks a boon for crooks who hide their faces In this Friday, April 5, 2019 file photo, family photographs of some of those who died hang on display in an exhibition at the Kigali Genocide Memorial centre in the capital Kigali, Rwanda. Felicien Kabuga, one of the most wanted fugitives in Rwanda's 1994 genocide who had a $5 million bounty on his head, has been arrested in Paris, authorities said Saturday, May 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File) Top fugitive in Rwanda’s genocide arrested outside Paris Can China be sued in the US and forced to pay for coronavirus losses? Legal experts say no Preakness rescheduled for Oct 3, one month after Derby Phyllis George, female sportscasting pioneer, dies at 70 Fred Willard, Master of Comic Cluelessness, Dies at 86 Chinese survey team plans to summit deserted Everest Pikumche is a male northern güiña who was orphaned and raised by people at Fauna Andina in Chile. He was a sweetheart during his photo shoot, photographer Joel Sartore says, even rubbing against his legs. © Photograph by Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photo Ark Meet the güiña—a six-pound 'mystery cat' vulnerable to extinction A rare blue bee scientists thought might have become extinct has been rediscovered in Florida -- And impaled on a pin. A special education teacher explains why virtual learning is so hard on her students -- Six million American children need special education. Are they falling through the cracks during the pandemic? In this May 8, 2020, photo, Ryoki Ono, right, head priest, and another priest perform a livestream prayer during a 10-day trial of "online shrine" visit program at Onoterusaki Shrine in downtown Tokyo, allowing its visitors to join rituals from their homes. The shrine also accepted from worshipers their prayer messages, which were printed on a virtual wooden tablet each and offered to the Shinto gods to keep away evil spirits and the epidemic. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Associated Press PHOTOS: Shrine in Japan offers solace to those at home A temple that predates Stonehenge reveals architectural planning may be older than we think Houses of worship gain audience by going online during virus Phil May, frontman with the Pretty Things, dies aged 75 -- Singer revered by David Bowie and Jimi Hendrix had complications in hospital following hip surgery. S.F. Sorrow is considered the first Rock Opera/concept album. Edited May 17, 2020 by Cupid Stunt 1 7 Link to comment
geauxaway May 17, 2020 Share May 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Cupid Stunt said: A special education teacher explains why virtual learning is so hard on her students -- Six million American children need special education. Are they falling through the cracks during the pandemic? Thanks for this one. My son is not a traditional learner and is in Life Skills. I’m less worried about him falling behind because he’s always going to be behind due to his ID, but I’m really worried about when they do go back how he is going to transition back to the structure and rules. I feel like this disruption has caused more mental issues than anything, he has a complete meltdown at least once a day. This used to be a maybe once a month thing, he was really making progress. Now it’s an hour of tantrums daily, usually over something very insignificant. I’m thankful to our district /SPED program as they did provide alternative learning options and our elementary schools were all offline based learning packets anyway. There was tech options, too, but neither way was enforced to be required. Most of all he misses his friends. It’s what I hate about this, too. His socialization is taking a huge hit. Ughhhh! I think we are about to come out the other side, though. ESY is scheduled to start face to face 7/16. Please pray that is able to happen! 2 Link to comment
pearlite May 17, 2020 Share May 17, 2020 I read about this recently, and set it to record on Tuesday when it airs. I'm sure most of it won't be all that fresh, but I'm interested in soaps and media, so... https://people.com/tv/story-of-soaps-first-look/ 1 7 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt May 17, 2020 Share May 17, 2020 Lord of the Powers be with geauxaway and her son, and have mercy on them. Guide them through their online education struggles. All trials of life are under Your care and all things work for the good of those who love You. Relieve their anxiety to reach understanding and classwork assigned. Help them face this hardship with patience, courage and wisdom. Grant that this trial will bring them closer to Your love and compassion for You are their refuge. Blessed is Your name, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. 8 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt May 17, 2020 Share May 17, 2020 I'm staying with MIL Stunt today, watching from the patio door, while FIL completes paperwork for his eldest son to take over his position. The company board had to be convened, which took some finessing. FIL plans to attend throughout MIL's illness and convalescence. He'll be available for contracts that were still In-process and regular board meetings. MIL is still running a fever (100 -102° yesterday), headachy, stiff and miserable at turns. Her congestion is minimal from resting on her stomach, and a nebulizer treatment from Mount Sinai. Mr. Stunt and the other in-laws have been taking turns with her at the patio door, too. I picked up long cotton hospital gowns that snap over one shoulder and down the side seam, LLBean cotton jersey robes, wool ragg socks, and Boston Birkenstocks -- MIL's night gown/pajama collection are cumbersome for the nurses. She loves the socks and Birki's. The neighbors across the alley are improving. The Mister is out of the hospital and isolated in their home office, and the rest of the family is showing no Corona symptoms, but under quarantine. All contact with Mister is done through the patio door. Their labradoodle is still on vacation down the block, but visits regularly. We opened the district office ahead of time to handle the station acquisition. The new stations are in the process of quickly being remodeled. 21 employees were fired, and some of the new hires are trickling in. Temporary hires or transferred employees are filling in the gaps. HR is tearing out their hair. Thing1 moved back home; she is working on a data collection project to be used with UCLA Med Center treatment studies for The Corona. Thing2 is still printing masks, and took over the school meal deliveries. Melvin's in a snit with Thing1 gone and my going back to work during the day. He glares from behind the furniture, pounces and runs off to pout. It takes a couple of feigned attacks, and then he's fine with my being home … Who feeds you, Cat? 1 2 10 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt May 17, 2020 Share May 17, 2020 21 hours ago, pearlite said: Isn't that way up in the boonies? Vaughn? Outer Exurbia? I think so. We were staying downtown at the Westin. I wasn't driving, but it did seem like a long trip. 2 Link to comment
Anna Yolei May 17, 2020 Share May 17, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 8:45 AM, pearlite said: Do I remember that you have a chiweenie? I do indeed ❤️ he's a damn good mouse tracker, and with no prompting from me sniffed out a whole rat when we lived with my brother a few years ago. 1 1 4 Link to comment
Petunia13 May 18, 2020 Share May 18, 2020 I’m pretty sure someone at work stole my AirPods (a gift) I left them on a counter cubby thing while I was doing chores and when I finished my shift they were gone. I looked all over the floor and in garbages and drawers in case the were moved. People are being pretty fucking rude at work too and disrespectful. Today the early AM I was working the front desk and employee check in/opening procedures but they had no one for breakfast either so I quickly set everything up and informed the manager on duty and she was a total bitch to me “(grunts) ugh (rye roll) thanks a lot” in sarcastic ass tone. Later another manager was working and I informed him we were almost out of disposable bowls carry out and he kept acting like he didn’t know what they were for or looked like (we use them for soups, ice cream, oatmeal fruit ext) “describe the shape” “what do you mean” and I mentioned it again and he acted like it was the first he heard than said he can’t understand anything I say that it or I wasn’t intelligent 99% of the time. I think maybe he took or threw out my AirPods because he was one of the only people there after. Other than a cook I was the only one in the kitchen the entire day and I was covering the phone. I’m not really sure why he and that lady were being douchebags to me. The last 5 kitchen employees have quit mid shift, they finally have someone who works hard and they’re just going to be putting me down and shit. While it’s a pandemic and I make minimum wage? I hope I find my air pods but I’m completely doubting it. I turned the first floor upside down. Everytime ive had a low level job with weak or not bright or kinda gross looking or sleazy leadership they treat me bad no matter how hard I work or pick up others slack because maybe it’s a power thing or they want me or others to think we’re such shit we should be doubting we are even worthy to clean toilets for $13hr or something. Like today I thought it was pretty nice I opened the business but also fixed breakfast and not only didn’t get a thanks for covering the kitchen but made to feel like shit. Or the bowl thing like just next time just use all the bowls then when they run out just pour the soup, cereal, ice cream into cups or plates. Link to comment
bannana May 18, 2020 Share May 18, 2020 10 hours ago, Cupid Stunt said: I think so. We were staying downtown at the Westin. I wasn't driving, but it did seem like a long trip. I cannot imagine any reason that your work peeps would take you from downtown TO, and at a Westin, to the burbs 2 1 Link to comment
pearlite May 18, 2020 Share May 18, 2020 8 hours ago, bannana said: I cannot imagine any reason that your work peeps would take you from downtown TO, and at a Westin, to the burbs Vaughn isn't even traditionally speaking a burb--it's part of the giant northern sprawl of the GTA. And people in retail and media who need warehousing or a lot of footage started migrating north several years ago. They may have some chic little office/meeting space downtown, but it's so expensive... As a downtown person [who has to drive north to the university where I teach], I'm always surprised by how many operations moved north. I need an oxygen mask if I go north of St Clair... 3 1 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt May 18, 2020 Share May 18, 2020 (edited) People try to keep social distance as they enjoy a warm afternoon at Domino Park in Brooklyn, New York, on May 16 - © Eduardo Munoz/Reuters What did eight weeks and $3 trillion buy the U.S. in the fight against coronavirus? Me and we: Individual rights, common good and coronavirus Crisis exposes how America has hollowed out its government How 5 of History's Worst Pandemics Finally Ended -- While some of the earliest pandemics faded by wiping out parts of the population, medical and public health initiatives were able to halt the spread of other diseases. Getting it right: States struggle with contact tracing push -- Digital tools for tracking Covid-19 could prove less useful if there are major gaps in data. Can they whip it? Devo offers 'energy dome' face shields to fight the pandemic 'A Big Decision': Firms Weigh Returning Federal Aid Fed sees Wall Street stress if virus takes ‘unexpected’ turn Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sells majority of stake in Goldman Sachs Feds Suspect Vast Fraud Network Is Targeting U.S. Unemployment Systems Anti-Semitic incidents reached record high in America last year, ADL reports Death Sentence: Across U.S., COVID-19 takes a hidden toll behind bars -- Related: Inside New York's notorious Rikers Island jails, 'the epicenter of the epicenter' of the coronavirus pandemic In the Shadows of America’s Smokestacks, Virus Is One More Deadly Risk 8 more sailors aboard US ship test positive a second time US military’s mystery space plane rockets back into orbit -- Space Force or "super-duper missile?" 5 Iran tankers sailing to Venezuela amid US pressure tactics -- Related: US sends oil to Belarus, seeking to diversify from Russia -- The enemy of my enemy is my friend … and customer. Thousands defer plans to leave the military during crisis Canadian aerobatic jet crashes amid pandemic show; 1 dead The coffin of the last COVID-19 victim stored at an underground parking garage that was turned into a morgue, at the Collserola funeral home in Barcelona, Spain. May 17, 2020. A funeral home in Barcelona has closed a temporary morgue it had set up inside its parking garage to keep the victims of the Spanish city's coronavirus outbreak. The last coffin was removed and buried on Sunday. In 53 days of use, the temporary morgue has held more than 3,200 bodies. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) The stuff that coronavirus dreams are made of Arbiters of the French language say 'Covid' is feminine Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in early study, shares soar -- Related: If Oxford's coronavirus vaccine works, officials say UK will get it first -- The U.K. government made a deal to get 30 million doses by September. `We are desperate’: French hospital staff confront Macron Hundreds die in Yemen of suspected coronavirus outbreak US pilot jailed in Singapore for breaking quarantine order A Mogul’s Wife Vanishes. Now Norway Has a National Obsession. This April 3, 2020 photo provided by Northwestern University shows discoloration on a teenage patient's toes at the onset of the condition informally called "COVID toes." The red, sore and sometimes itchy swellings on toes look like chilblains, something doctors normally see on the feet and hands of people who’ve spent a long time outdoors in the cold. (Courtesy of Dr. Amy Paller/Northwestern University via AP) ‘COVID toes,’ other rashes latest possible rare virus signs ‘Straight-Up Fire’ in His Veins: Teen Battles New Coronavirus Syndrome -- Related: Fever, fatigue, fear: For some recovering COVID-19 patients, weeks of illness, uncertainty -- "I think I'm in the clear, but I'm not sure," said a patient with a persistent fever. "It feels never-ending. I am at a loss." Major nursing home chain violated federal standards meant to stop spread of disease even after start of covid-19, records show Group buys Alabama abortion clinic to keep it from closing Age of resistance: How a virus riled up Michigan and spawned a rebellion -- Two months into the pandemic and with more than 48,000 infected and nearly 5,000 dead in Michigan, the state is in the midst of a rebellion as a growing number of people are defying and protesting the governor's stay-at-home order, either out of anger, frustration, devastation or sheer boredom. -- Related: Democratic governors hit with flurry of legal challenges to coronavirus lockdowns -- State leaders are facing objections even as they begin lifting some restrictions. How Virginia Juked Its COVID-19 Data -- The state is combining results from viral and antibody tests in the same statistic. This threatens to confound America’s understanding of the pandemic. Exclusive: U.S. probes PerkinElmer's role in massive Medicare fraud - sources Law enforcement ties, long delay complicate Arbery case The Big Empty: How Corporate Headquarters Have Abandoned America’s Suburbs -- As companies increasingly relocate to urban centers, sprawling, once-trendy corporate campuses like Sears’ and Kmart’s have been left crumbling in the suburbs. -- Related: The Sears Headquarters Deal Cost Taxpayers $500 Million. 30 Years Later, There’s Little to Show for It. -- Was the multimillion dollar deal to keep Sears in Illinois worth it? An economic study commissioned by ProPublica and the Daily Herald suggests it wasn’t. Here’s why. Graduate Together: Honoring the class of 2020 A graduating masters student from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP) stands on campus the day before his graduation ceremony, which is to be held online, in Manhattan, May 15. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Reuters Pictures - Sun May 17, 2020 - Students graduate in a pandemic -- Related: Fear of the future: Class of 2020 enters a world in crisis Advice to seniors from seniors about graduating in the time of a national crisis How schools around the world are reopening during the coronavirus pandemic -- Thermal scanners, mandatory masks and staggered schedules are some solutions. We’re About to Have the Longest Summer Vacation Ever. That’s Going to Be a Problem. -- Unless we act fast, some students are going to become a new set of pandemic victims. Investigators open criminal probe into LA explosion Judge orders Los Angeles to move thousands of homeless -- Related: California homeless quarantine in hotels, more rooms needed Portland, Oregon, homeless tax tests voter mood in pandemic Small free libraries offering solace amid virus shutdowns This Alaskan man is making a 14-hour boat trip to Costco every week to supply his small city with groceries amid the pandemic North Carolina man wins $10 million on lotto ticket, the largest scratch-off prize in the state (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Post offices, beloved community hubs, fight virus-era threat A person who was Covid-19 positive attended a church service and exposed 180 people, officials say Priest draws squirt gun in fight against coronavirus -- Really? Balconies: The new performance space for musicians in lockdown German soccer returns but not as we know it Facing extinction, local rock clubs hire lobbyists to plead with Congress -- Many fear they'll never be able to reopen in the wake of COVID-19. Even without access, racing fans flock to Darlington Raceway as NASCAR schedule resumes -- Related: Harvick wins at Darlington as NASCAR returns to racing Edited May 18, 2020 by Cupid Stunt 1 8 Link to comment
JasonCC May 18, 2020 Share May 18, 2020 Yes, I think Aloft brand is supposed to be the boutique style hotel that is also conference-friendly and closer to the airport? Quote I would like to see a throwback episode featuring Liz's house. It was, in my opinion, on par with Chancellor Estates as far as iconic sets. Wait, Liz Foster? I was too young to really remember the 70s era of the show but I always thought the premise was that the Fosters were poor and Liz slaved away to send Snapper to medical school (and the other one to law school?) Speaking of Liz Foster, based on Slate's podcast for pre-2000 films during the coronavirus we watched "Starship Troopers" last weekend and she pops up briefly in it. 4 Link to comment
pearlite May 18, 2020 Share May 18, 2020 (edited) Okay I'm uninspired and procrastinating today, so here's something that may amuse you. For those not from Ontario, the OPP is the Ontario Provincial Police--kind of like state troopers, I guess. They cover areas and highways not in major cities. For a moment, i thought this was serious: . Edited May 18, 2020 by pearlite 11 1 Link to comment
pearlite May 18, 2020 Share May 18, 2020 And as I waffle on...it's Victoria Day here, and I'm pro-Brit [pasty Anglo thru and thru], so I'll send this along to remind you of the glories of the Empah. This is not a political post; this is a statement of personal preference. And red maple leaves or no, it's the Union Jack all the way. And yes, I make PLL sing "Land of Hope and Glory, " the chorus of "Rule Britannia," and "England's Green and Pleasant Land." Just now, pearlite said: And as I waffle on...it's Victoria Day here, and I'm pro-Brit [pasty Anglo thru and thru], so I'll send this along to remind you of the glories of the Empah. This is not a political post; this is a statement of personal preference. And red maple leaves or no, it's the Union Jack all the way. And yes, I make PLL sing "Land of Hope and Glory, " the chorus of "Rule Britannia," and "England's Green and Pleasant Land." Just now, pearlite said: And as I waffle on...it's Victoria Day here, and I'm pro-Brit [pasty Anglo thru and thru], so I'll send this along to remind you of the glories of the Empah. This is not a political post; this is a statement of personal preference. And red maple leaves or no, it's the Union Jack all the way. And yes, I make PLL sing "Land of Hope and Glory, " the chorus of "Rule Britannia," and "England's Green and Pleasant Land." And then the board had multiple hiccups--apologies. 6 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt May 18, 2020 Share May 18, 2020 14 hours ago, bannana said: I cannot imagine any reason that your work peeps would take you from downtown TO, and at a Westin, to the burbs Beats me. It was an Canadian radio industry convention. Most of the convention was in or around the Westin, but the college radio forum was at the Aloft. 6 hours ago, pearlite said: Vaughn isn't even traditionally speaking a burb--it's part of the giant northern sprawl of the GTA. And people in retail and media who need warehousing or a lot of footage started migrating north several years ago. They may have some chic little office/meeting space downtown, but it's so expensive... As a downtown person [who has to drive north to the university where I teach], I'm always surprised by how many operations moved north. I need an oxygen mask if I go north of St Clair... I live in L.A. It's all sprawl. 3 Link to comment
geauxaway May 18, 2020 Share May 18, 2020 On 5/17/2020 at 10:47 AM, Cupid Stunt said: Lord of the Powers be with geauxaway and her son, and have mercy on them. Guide them through their online education struggles. All trials of life are under Your care and all things work for the good of those who love You. Relieve their anxiety to reach understanding and classwork assigned. Help them face this hardship with patience, courage and wisdom. Grant that this trial will bring them closer to Your love and compassion for You are their refuge. Blessed is Your name, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. Thank you! Today we dropped of our final learning packets. It was bittersweet. 🥰 8 Link to comment
lovemesomejoolery May 19, 2020 Share May 19, 2020 On 5/12/2020 at 12:45 PM, JasonCC said: The tarantula in a Wisconsin attic was hilarious! Yikes! Thanks to this board I can't keep my eyes off that ugly-ass lamp in the Newman ranch...it's just wrong, like the shade was supposed to be for another lamp. So sorry I did that to you! It's an atrocious lamp, though! 3 Link to comment
lovemesomejoolery May 19, 2020 Share May 19, 2020 On 5/17/2020 at 10:09 PM, LucindaWalsh said: If I am not mistaken I think the couch and chair in Sharon's cabin belong to Victoria. I have a vague memory of Victoria living at the tack house a couple years ago (this big mouth Victoria not smushed mouth original Victoria) a few years ago and then moving to the cabin and taking that couch and chair with her. My memory is fuzzy on these two points, but I believe that the entire cabin - not just the sofa and chair - belonged to Victoria. I remember Victoria coming to the cabin and crying because it looked so pretty - I don't remember the circumstances, but people got it together for her when she in the hospital or out of town or something. I do not remember what crisis ensued that kept her from living there, but I distinctly remember that, for some reason, Sharon needed a place to live and someone suggested she live there, since it was empty. I always thought it was so strange that Sharon just plopped herself in a fully furnished and decorated house, complete with knick-knacks, that weren't hers! The only things she seemed to own, as far as decor goes, are those pictures that a young Cassie drew of their family, that are framed and are ALWAYS on a sofa table behind the sofa! 1 1 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt May 19, 2020 Share May 19, 2020 (edited) Miami, Florida Artist: Sean “Hula” Yoro The Lessons of the Great Depression In the 1930s, -- In the 1930s, Americans responded to economic calamity by creating a richer and more equitable society. We can do it again. Writing about the dead during a pandemic: 'They are not a statistic or data point' Despite skepticism, Gilead’s remdesivir could become a ‘multi-year commercial opportunity’ -- Related: Gilead ups its donation of the Covid-19 drug remdesivir for U.S. hospitals Scientists in China believe new drug can stop pandemic 'without vaccine' CDC plans sweeping COVID-19 antibody study in 25 metropolitan areas State and Federal Data on COVID-19 Testing Don’t Match Up -- The CDC has quietly started releasing nationwide numbers. But they contradict what states themselves are reporting. 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bannana May 19, 2020 Share May 19, 2020 5 hours ago, lovemesomejoolery said: My memory is fuzzy on these two points, but I believe that the entire cabin - not just the sofa and chair - belonged to Victoria. I remember Victoria coming to the cabin and crying because it looked so pretty - I don't remember the circumstances, but people got it together for her when she in the hospital or out of town or something. I do not remember what crisis ensued that kept her from living there, but I distinctly remember that, for some reason, Sharon needed a place to live and someone suggested she live there, since it was empty. I always thought it was so strange that Sharon just plopped herself in a fully furnished and decorated house, complete with knick-knacks, that weren't hers! The only things she seemed to own, as far as decor goes, are those pictures that a young Cassie drew of their family, that are framed and are ALWAYS on a sofa table behind the sofa! I thought I saw a flashback to an old ep when Nick and Sharon got married and Pricktor gave them the home that is now Sharon's. Maybe Vic lived in it before then? Victoria lived in the tacky house when it was especially tacky. 2 3 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt May 19, 2020 Share May 19, 2020 (edited) On 5/17/2020 at 9:00 PM, Petunia13 said: I’m pretty sure someone at work stole my AirPods (a gift) I left them on a counter cubby thing while I was doing chores and when I finished my shift they were gone. I looked all over the floor and in garbages and drawers in case the were moved. People are being pretty fucking rude at work too and disrespectful. Today the early AM I was working the front desk and employee check in/opening procedures but they had no one for breakfast either so I quickly set everything up and informed the manager on duty and she was a total bitch to me “(grunts) ugh (rye roll) thanks a lot” in sarcastic ass tone. Later another manager was working and I informed him we were almost out of disposable bowls carry out and he kept acting like he didn’t know what they were for or looked like (we use them for soups, ice cream, oatmeal fruit ext) “describe the shape” “what do you mean” and I mentioned it again and he acted like it was the first he heard than said he can’t understand anything I say that it or I wasn’t intelligent 99% of the time. I think maybe he took or threw out my AirPods because he was one of the only people there after. Other than a cook I was the only one in the kitchen the entire day and I was covering the phone. I’m not really sure why he and that lady were being douchebags to me. The last 5 kitchen employees have quit mid shift, they finally have someone who works hard and they’re just going to be putting me down and shit. While it’s a pandemic and I make minimum wage? I hope I find my air pods but I’m completely doubting it. I turned the first floor upside down. Everytime ive had a low level job with weak or not bright or kinda gross looking or sleazy leadership they treat me bad no matter how hard I work or pick up others slack because maybe it’s a power thing or they want me or others to think we’re such shit we should be doubting we are even worthy to clean toilets for $13hr or something. Like today I thought it was pretty nice I opened the business but also fixed breakfast and not only didn’t get a thanks for covering the kitchen but made to feel like shit. Or the bowl thing like just next time just use all the bowls then when they run out just pour the soup, cereal, ice cream into cups or plates. <shakes head> A lot of people in charge are not prepared to deal with the pressures of their job under the best of circumstances. The Corona exacerbates those shortcomings. Health emergencies demand much of those serving those not able to care for themselves. Do your job to the best of your abilities and tools available. If there's a person (kitchen manager, general manager, shift supervisor) in charge of purchasing disposable products like the bowls, make sure they are contacted at the same time you notify your superiors on dwindling supplies. There are financial and managerial issues you are not aware of that is likely making your job more difficult; you don't know what pressures are being applied to management from corporate or the state health department. 23 hours ago, geauxaway said: Thank you! Today we dropped of our final learning packets. It was bittersweet. 🥰 (((geauxaway))) Working online was exhausting for me, and I'm relieved to be back at the office, even under the new social distancing and disinfection procedures. Online educating has to be just as frustrating for students and teachers alike. Thing1&2 have done plenty of online school research, but neither were happy completing their last semester online. They missed open discussion in classes, found Skype/Zoom group discussions frustrating and stifling. The instructors were tired and over-extended by the sudden use of the new system. Thing2 is disappointed that he's graduating without his friends and a formal ceremony. He received his cap, gown, transcript and diploma last week. He opened the box, looked inside, and closed the lid. He said he needed to think it through … Okay. I don't know what the answer is to any of this. Not all people are able to study online; they need teachers, classmates and the classroom to master their lessons and guide them. Edited May 19, 2020 by Cupid Stunt 12 Link to comment
pearlite May 20, 2020 Share May 20, 2020 18 hours ago, Cupid Stunt said: Working online was exhausting for me, and I'm relieved to be back at the office, even under the new social distancing and disinfection procedures. Online educating has to be just as frustrating for students and teachers alike. Thing1&2 have done plenty of online school research, but neither were happy completing their last semester online. They missed open discussion in classes, found Skype/Zoom group discussions frustrating and stifling. The instructors were tired and over-extended by the sudden use of the new system. Thing2 is disappointed that he's graduating without his friends and a formal ceremony. He received his cap, gown, transcript and diploma last week. He opened the box, looked inside, and closed the lid. He said he needed to think it through … Okay. I don't know what the answer is to any of this. Not all people are able to study online; they need teachers, classmates and the classroom to master their lessons and guide them. Working online is a tough adjustment for nearly everyone in educational and business scenarios. Of course, the universities are doing a big sell on it for the last few months, touting it as "the way of the future," and all. As someone who's taught online since 2000, it has some positives, but it's not THE ANSWER. It's cheap of course, no overheads in terms of building use--and this is a big one with postsecondary, where everybody's afraid of decline in numbers for fall. Unlike public schooling systems, postsecondary is a numbers-based game--it's business. But there are an incredible number of negatives of varying degrees, including major issues for students who need labs and studios to actually do their work. And yes, people/students find online work formless and silent--not to mention the issues involved where people don't have the computer hardware or power to run applications required by their institutions/businesses. PLL is stewing to the point where she's considering opting for a three to six month break if the fall semester at University of Toronto is completely online. Lack of human contact and stimulation leads to depression on her part--this is far from uncommon, especially in what we're living through. End of speech. As I go back to contemplating how to deliver an online lecture to 75+ students in the fall... 8 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt May 20, 2020 Share May 20, 2020 (edited) Guilty Pleasures by D*Face, East London Coronavirus pandemic in the US -- More than 91,000 people have died from coronavirus in the US, and 1.5 million cases have been reported. A dark milestone: More than 1,000 migrants in ICE custody now have the coronavirus Vaccine experts say Moderna didn’t produce data critical to assessing Covid-19 vaccine Florida scientist said she was fired for 'refusing to manipulate' COVID-19 data States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 testing data -- Related: New Jersey, other states, work to fight virus misinformation -- Endgame: CDC releases detailed guidelines for reopening -- They also lay out an extensive blueprint for containing the disease at federal and state levels through contact tracing and monitoring for outbreaks. 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UN agency warns pandemic could kill 1 in 8 museums worldwide In this March 19, 2020, photo provided by Henry Scott, shows Ed the baby goat at Filbert Street Garden in Baltimore. Ed was returned to the garden unharmed on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 after being reported stolen the day before. (Courtesy of Henry Scott via AP) Baby goat stolen from Baltimore garden reunited with owners 68 "Healthy" Foods That Are Terrible for You -- These diet saboteurs are filled with sugar, salt, and preservatives—and they're lurking in your kitchen as "healthier" options. Restaurant Secrets Every Home Cook Should Know -- If you’re a food-driven soul, going out for a really good meal is one of life’s great pleasures. But, if you want to recreate those Michelin-starred meals on your own, there’s hope. We spoke to a few chefs and they filled us in on all of the cooking tips and tricks they use in their own kitchen so you can too. 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lovemesomejoolery May 20, 2020 Share May 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Cupid Stunt said: In this March 19, 2020, photo provided by Henry Scott, shows Ed the baby goat at Filbert Street Garden in Baltimore. Ed was returned to the garden unharmed on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 after being reported stolen the day before. (Courtesy of Henry Scott via AP) Baby goat stolen from Baltimore garden reunited with owners Thank God! I live 25 minutes from Baltimore and had sort of a mini meltdown yesterday morning over this story, which was literally all over the local news. He's just the cutest little thing and he needed his momma as he wasn't weaned yet. I'm so glad he's where he belongs. 10 Link to comment
peacheslatour May 20, 2020 Share May 20, 2020 22 minutes ago, lovemesomejoolery said: Thank God! I live 25 minutes from Baltimore and had sort of a mini meltdown yesterday morning over this story, which was literally all over the local news. He's just the cutest little thing and he needed his momma as he wasn't weaned yet. I'm so glad he's where he belongs. I love baby goats, they're so playful. 6 Link to comment
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