Because we are a global community, I would like to create a thread for talking about the COVID-19 how this has impacted you. 

I work for a smaller, Chinese-owned tool company. Our workforce after CNY and the extended break was only running at about 40%, of which this is actually on the higher side compared to what I've heard about other, much larger tech companies. While we haven't felt much of the impact here in the US, I am sure we will soon. The way that some companies flow in goods from overseas will really have an impact on store shelves; Stores like Walmart that have large DC's and reroute the flow and quantity of goods so that the shelves don't look as bare. Target specifically doesn't keep extra inventory outside of what it knows will sell in a specific amount of shelf-time and therefore bases reordering on that known formula. Given that orders from China are typically 30 days on a Boat just to arrive on the West Coast, and then separate amount of Customs and transport times to other places in the US, the effects will start to be apparent really soon.

Not trying to start a fear-mongering thread, but a place where we can talk about this like educated adults.

- Nathan

19 minutes ago, benjamin4172 said:

https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/corona-impfstoff-deutschland-usa-101.html

 

 

You have to translate it via google translator.

The main selling point of that article is attributed to "an anonymous source". 

Just now, iahawks550 said:

The main selling point of that article is attributed to "an anonymous source". 

There are several reliable sources mentioned like the "Welt am Sonntag" Newspaper, the german department of health, and also an officail of that particular company. Also the Article is editored bei the ARD - first public tlevision, also reliable.

"After that, US President Donald Trump apparently tries to lure German scientists to America with high financial donations or to secure the drug exclusively for his country. Trump is doing everything possible to get a vaccine for the United States. "But only for the United States," the newspaper quotes an anonymous source"

Yes in this case you are definately right.

9 minutes ago, iahawks550 said:

"After that, US President Donald Trump apparently tries to lure German scientists to America with high financial donations or to secure the drug exclusively for his country. Trump is doing everything possible to get a vaccine for the United States. "But only for the United States," the newspaper quotes an anonymous source"

Of course the "apparently" in the sentence is showing that this is an assumption with no source.

5 hours ago, benjamin4172 said:

And something just for my personal understanding...can anybody explain to me how 40 republicans voted no to a governmental helpprogram for US buisneses yesterday or the day before? Is this just because due to the conflict between Democrats and Republicans?

When the word "emergency" appears anywhere in a bill, these lawmakers will tack on a lot of things not associated with the crisis at hand.  This is because they know there will be no time for debates and or scrutiny so the bill will likely pass.  Both the Democrats and Republicans do this and this is one of the reasons the government keep getting bigger and bigger unnecessarily

On 3/13/2020 at 10:52 PM, cladner said:

Are u threatening me?  

That was perfect lol. TP for my bunghole.

Ohioans should be prepared for no school the rest of the year.  If you aren't taking this threat seriously yet, you should probably reconsider.  

 

When the word "emergency" appears anywhere in a bill, these lawmakers will tack on a lot of things not associated with the crisis at hand.  This is because they know there will be no time for debates and or scrutiny so the bill will likely pass.  Both the Democrats and Republicans do this and this is one of the reasons the government keep getting bigger and bigger unnecessarily

It also plays politically in our sound bite society. In this particular case, the public only hears that members of Party A opposed a bill that should be a “no reason to oppose” type of bill. Meanwhile, members of Party B put something completely unrelated into the bill.

3 minutes ago, BrickLegacy said:

Ohioans should be prepared for no school the rest of the year.  If you aren't taking this threat seriously yet, you should probably reconsider.  

 

How about soccer domes ? 

25 minutes ago, Bold-Arrow said:

How about soccer domes ? 

Our coach keeps trying to schedule practice and the club keeps cancelling things on him. It wouldn't surprise me if the rest of the season is cancelled for our club.

We are having a hard time figuring out whether swimming is a safe thing to do in this environment.  My son swims for a winter swim team that practices in a gym pool.  

It also plays politically in our sound bite society. In this particular case, the public only hears that members of Party A opposed a bill that should be a “no reason to oppose” type of bill. Meanwhile, members of Party B put something completely unrelated into the bill.

New Lego sets for all representatives perhaps...

10 minutes ago, Ed Mack said:

We are having a hard time figuring out whether swimming is a safe thing to do in this environment.  My son swims for a winter swim team that practices in a gym pool.  

I was at the YMCA to cancel my membership (been meaning to do so for months, not covid triggered) but anyways ... the pool was open and people were swimming. I have no idea if it safe or not but I thought it was odd.  The staff member did wipe down the pen before handing it to me to sign so that was nice.  Another staff member was wiping down the furniture.  Society seems to be slowly getting the message.

10 minutes ago, Ed Mack said:

We are having a hard time figuring out whether swimming is a safe thing to do in this environment.  My son swims for a winter swim team that practices in a gym pool.  

Non chlorine pool combined with the not much talked about fecal oral transmission, possible sharing of towels and other equipment, Meh.

i remember when my kids where younger this time of year was huge for youth soccer are they cancelling?

1 minute ago, Pseudoty said:

Non chlorine pool combined with the not much talked about fecal oral transmission, possible sharing of towels and other equipment, Meh.

i remember when my kids where younger this time of year was huge for youth soccer are they cancelling?

Michigan Youth Soccer Association has everything on hold till April 5th , however they don’t have any authority over soccer domes/plexes etc .. some of those are still going on with various limitations 

1 minute ago, Pseudoty said:

Non chlorine pool combined with the not much talked about fecal oral transmission, possible sharing of towels and other equipment, Meh.

i remember when my kids where younger this time of year was huge for youth soccer are they cancelling?

This pool over chlorinates.  I can't even sit and watch or I start to gag.  

2 minutes ago, Pseudoty said:

Non chlorine pool combined with the not much talked about fecal oral transmission, possible sharing of towels and other equipment, Meh.

i remember when my kids where younger this time of year was huge for youth soccer are they cancelling?

Yes...my son's indoor and outdoor games are cancelled for "two weeks" pending more discussion. Yet the coach wants to have practice Wednesday, I'm not sure he's understanding this.

10 minutes ago, sauromosis said:

Yes...my son's indoor and outdoor games are cancelled for "two weeks" pending more discussion. Yet the coach wants to have practice Wednesday, I'm not sure he's understanding this.

Yes this is an intelligent virus it knows the difference between games and practice. Maybe he is planning on keeping them 6 feet apart doing sprints and drills I would think that would be fine but at times like these we should turn towards the experts. I don’t know how to time stamp link but at 45 seconds he provides “The Answer”

 

Edited March 15, 20205 yr by Pseudoty

This pool over chlorinates.  I can't even sit and watch or I start to gag.  

A great video relating to what ‘exactly’ makes you gag.

51 minutes ago, Pseudoty said:

with the not much talked about fecal oral transmission

Ah the ol' fecal oral transmission.  Brings back great memories

Clerks, you never go...

Edited March 15, 20205 yr by sauromosis

5 minutes ago, sauromosis said:

Clerks, you never go...

heh probably not suitable for BPer to post that clip

1 hour ago, Pseudoty said:

Yes this is an intelligent virus it knows the difference between games and practice. Maybe he is planning on keeping them 6 feet apart doing sprints and drills I would think that would be fine but at times like these we should turn towards the experts. I don’t know how to time stamp link but at 45 seconds he provides

“The Answer”

I prefer this version:

 

 

Edited March 15, 20205 yr by KShine

1 hour ago, sauromosis said:

Clerks, you never go...

Hands to mouth? 💩