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SteveG 
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Joined: April 11 2014 Location: Kyiv In Spirit Status: Offline Points: 20616 |
 Posted: March 13 2020 at 03:54 |
Edited by SteveG - March 13 2020 at 08:07 |
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npjnpj
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Joined: December 05 2007 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 2720 |
Posted: March 13 2020 at 02:59 |
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I enjoyed Trump's Oval Office speech yesterday. Just saying.
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BrufordFreak
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: January 25 2008 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 8256 |
Posted: March 12 2020 at 16:58 |
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Friends of mine in leadership roles in both the health care industry and emergency response are now saying that one-third to one-half of all Americans will contract COVID-19. 75-150 million Americans at a 3.5% death rate equals 2.65 million to 5.25 million American deaths at the end of this round (there are more rounds predicted for the 2020-2021 flu season).
My point is: This seems to be real, not hype. Fear is a normal and acceptable response to looming mortality. Good luck, everybody!
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Drew Fisher
https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
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Atavachron
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 30 2006 Location: Pearland Status: Offline Points: 65317 |
Posted: March 12 2020 at 14:35 |
Same here-- I know it's only 40% alcohol but it's better than nothing ... and then I have a shot to boot. |
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"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy
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npjnpj
Forum Senior Member
Joined: December 05 2007 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 2720 |
Posted: March 12 2020 at 13:43 |
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Well, given from what I've been lead to understand about the US's civilization's social track record, nobody except the immedately effected would give a s**t. Go Bernie?
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Catcher10
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VIP Member Joined: December 23 2009 Location: Emerald City Status: Offline Points: 17874 |
Posted: March 12 2020 at 13:23 |
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I'm expecting that all pro sports will be postponed or cancelled, MLB has yet to make a call, but right now Seattle Mariners are looking for a place to play in April since no gatherings of 250+ are allowed in Seattle. Once this becomes more the case MLB will have no choice but to postpone the season, that's crazy.
Our local HS spring sports have been postponed and will probably be cancelled is my guess, season is too short. I coach HS lacrosse and we are not part of HS sports but we follow their rules in most cases for things like eligibility, I expect our season will be either shortened or cancelled. I would not be surprised if this virus is not controlled soon that Washington state gov will impose some curfews to make those that work in office to go home rather than go to restaurants or bars after work. Even the thought of closing off county lines, nobody in or out for a month has been discussed I heard. Cra-cra............Wash your hands!!!
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Argo2112
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Joined: June 20 2017 Location: New Jersey Status: Offline Points: 4462 |
Posted: March 12 2020 at 13:02 |
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My guitar player just pulled out of a show we have tomorrow because of the virus.
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Logan
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Site Admin Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Status: Offline Points: 36334 |
Posted: March 12 2020 at 12:57 |
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I'm keeping my son home from school, elementary school, as there was a case at the high school a few minutes walk away (where my daughter went to school). He was sick with the stomach flu for over a week anyway, and Spring Break is almost here. I'm picking up and driving my wife to work (she's an engineer in biotech) so she doesn't have to be on the crowded public transit. Her heart attacks put her at more risk. I work mostly from home anyway. I was planning to go to Australia soon to go to my brother's wedding, but have decided against it.
There are a number of confirmed cases in the area where I live, and I expect quite a few more in this neighborhood. Edited by Logan - March 12 2020 at 13:02 |
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Tapfret
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Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 12 2007 Location: Bryant, Wa Status: Offline Points: 8588 |
Posted: March 12 2020 at 12:50 |
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As a registered nurse, working from home is not an option. This is going to be an interesting few weeks.
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Mascodagama
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 30 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 5111 |
Posted: March 12 2020 at 12:06 |
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Yeah, I'm now working from home as well.
Hence my suddenly prolific rate of posting
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Soldato of the Pan Head Mafia. We'll make you an offer you can't listen to.
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Nogbad_The_Bad
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RIO/Avant/Zeuhl & Eclectic Team Joined: March 16 2007 Location: Boston Status: Offline Points: 20974 |
Posted: March 12 2020 at 10:30 |
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Just told us all to work from home for the rest of the month.
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Ian
Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
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Guldbamsen
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Retired Admin Joined: January 22 2009 Location: Magic Theatre Status: Offline Points: 23104 |
Posted: March 12 2020 at 09:43 |
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I don’t own either or stream but I highly suspect you’re right
 I do foresee a lot of music listening coming up (if I do get that “vacation” (I’ll believe it when I see it)). |
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“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
- Douglas Adams |
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Icarium
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VIP Member Joined: March 21 2008 Location: Tigerstaden Status: Offline Points: 34055 |
Posted: March 12 2020 at 08:12 |
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i guess Netflix and HBO (and other streaming services) will earn some bucks.
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Guldbamsen
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Retired Admin Joined: January 22 2009 Location: Magic Theatre Status: Offline Points: 23104 |
Posted: March 12 2020 at 07:49 |
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I’m looking at a forced 2 week vacation from work. Sure I’ll miss my little autist buddies taken straight out of Monty Python’s Flying Circus...but yeah not ALL is doom and gloom regarding the ol corona. Ahem
 Then again..I can also vividly imagine having to be one of the only people who has to go to work, simply because I am one of the few there who actually can be around all the kids. Feck...I celebrated too soon
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“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
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Icarium
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VIP Member Joined: March 21 2008 Location: Tigerstaden Status: Offline Points: 34055 |
Posted: March 12 2020 at 06:49 |
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Norway is shutting down
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SteveG
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Joined: April 11 2014 Location: Kyiv In Spirit Status: Offline Points: 20616 |
Posted: March 12 2020 at 05:50 |
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progaardvark
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Crossover/Symphonic/RPI Teams Joined: June 14 2007 Location: Sea of Peas Status: Offline Points: 51474 |
Posted: March 12 2020 at 05:42 |
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The university I work for has also cancelled in-person classes until April 6 and moved them online. I still have to go to work at the moment. Not sure if that will change. There are many things I can accomplish from home. The way things are going at the moment, it wouldn't surprise me if they extend that way past April 6. Hope they nip this in the bud soon. I understand the mortality rate in Italy is at 5% now, mostly due to having an older population. I've got older relatives I'm really concerned about here in the U.S. Some of the predictions some doctors are now saying are much more dire than I ever expected.
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i'm shopping for a new oil-cured sinus bag that's a happy bag of lettuce this car smells like cartilage nothing beats a good video about fractions |
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mathman0806
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Joined: June 06 2014 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6532 |
Posted: March 11 2020 at 20:59 |
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Quite a news cycle. Trump imposes travel restrictions with Europe, Tom Hanks has the coronavirus, and the NBA season is suspended indefinitely.
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The Dark Elf
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VIP Member Joined: February 01 2011 Location: Michigan Status: Offline Points: 13099 |
Posted: March 11 2020 at 19:20 |
Sounds like you hit a sour note. Sorry to hear your semester is in treble, and now you're playing the blues, but it's just a minor interlude. On the bright side, no need to feel flat, the diminished scale of work leaves you open for other arrangements. Compose yourself, that's the relative key to inner harmony. So take note, go out and do something, nothing major is necessary -- that's the tonic! After all, every good boy deserves favour.
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dougmcauliffe
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Joined: February 23 2019 Location: US Status: Offline Points: 3895 |
Posted: March 11 2020 at 18:50 |
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Here’s something. Just got news today, on my 19th birthday that the rest of my college semester will be moved to online classes. Little is known now, but I’m a music major, classical piano. I don’t know what’s going to happen to my lessons, the ensembles I’m accompanying for and playing in, the aural skills classes. I don’t know how on earth this is going to work. I’m pissed and worried. I’ve been enjoying school so much, it feels like I can’t catch a break recently.
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