World Views

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... y-lockdown

"Loud sex, thunderous dancing: how coronavirus strains neighborly ties"

And there's "thunderous silence" for the solitary monastery types in their homes,
but page turning, typing, and mouse manipulation get noisy at times.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti ... demic.html

"Mass nudes photographer organizes naked shoots on video chat with mask-wearing volunteers from all over the world
posing in their homes during pandemic lockdowns"

Since these photos never show the sensitive parts, the hardest decision for a lockdown photo
would be for background. A bed might be first choice, but what if not a bed?! Kitchen table? Newspapers?
Two chairs (pose as a plank)? And what about innuendo, like all-over tan (how did that happen)?

Then there's setup: Who will take the photos (to get the best shot)?
OMG! Should you wear a mask (at least) for everyday video chatting

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/real-life/n ... p-22026904

Somehow, excess weight is more noticeable when everybody displays
... and is subtle reminder that good health - long term - requires effort!

Let's blame advertising for "pushing" so many tasty treats 24-7.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/chic ... -us-report

"Chick-fil-A flies to third-largest restaurant chain in US by sales"

The new "Happy Meal", financially speaking (for investors), but
the no-veggies photo predicts no improvement of customers' health in 2020.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... weeks.html

"models predict US coronavirus deaths will accelerate in coming weeks"

A continuing survey of worldwide news suggests that governments are under great pressure to lift quarantines and will allow the virus to spread, planning for a second wave of quarantine when better justified by the infections/deaths counts.

Best guess: Stay cautious and stock up soon for Round Two

Note: Yesterday at a major grocery store, I was waiting in the Service Desk line (to buy postage stamps) and standing behind a man wearing a wide mesh mask (pantyhose material?), a mask not at all protective! ... but it was a "mask".

Rod ... ... (off to the store but will avoid pantyhose)

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/peopl ... irus-study

"People are struggling to remember what day it is during self-isolation"

No problem here - I get month and day from a partial computer display
then add "2019"; day of week from what's on TV according to printed schedule.

Rod

[Amigoo]

People are struggling to remember what day it is during self-isolation

"2019" is an effective memory peg: 1 + 9 = 10 x 2 = 20, thus 2020.

Re: https://www.libertyheadlines.com/san-di ... oal-posts/

"The vast majority of COVID-19 'deaths' — 194 of them attributed to the virus — in San Diego County
resulted from underlying conditions that made patients more vulnerable to the virus"

Reasonable logic, but ...
if the deaths would not have occurred without the virus, a cause is a cause
And such deaths also occur from yearly flu ("flu" is listed as cause of death,
regardless of underlying conditions).

Who knew
The usual cause of age-related death is "Lived too long!"

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/16/us/devo- ... index.html

"The look is one part metalworker, one part Lego, and one part nerdy nostalgia."
"The Shield attaches to your Energy Dome via Velcro. It's simple and it's safe!"

The flat top seems designed for you to afix your favorite object.
When goin' out, be sure to energize your dome with your pot.

See also: https://www.amazon.com/Devo-DEVO-Energy ... B014VS92FK
Tip: A flashing mini-beacon might afix and enlighten your potted dome.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.wakingtimes.com/2020/05/15/ ... -your-dna/

"Since COVID would be the first RNA vaccine out of the gate,
we have to prove both that the platform itself works and that it creates immunity."

Apparently, human volunteers will be needed to prove that the vaccine works ...
and restricting these people from procreating (even by sperm donation) during testing
seems wise since "vaccine will use experimental technology and permanently alter your DNA".

On the other hand, several (or more) vaccines might be available that do not alter DNA.

https://nationalfile.com/canada-sends-7 ... ccination/

Pressure to go out these Gates hints that intentional exposure to the virus to gain immunity
might be less risky than such experimental vaccines! Who can tell?

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nat ... 190889002/

"widespread sentiment here that coronavirus is mostly an urban illness affecting elderly people in nursing homes"

Re: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavir ... ographics/

Those 75+ account for 48% of coronavirus deaths, those 65-74 25%, and lower ages the remaining 25%.

Thus, this sentiment seems to be realistic for those under 45 ...
otherwise "Party On!" is not yet a healthy mantra.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Swe ... 275262.php

"Across Sweden, almost 30% more people died during the epidemic than is normal during this time of year"

"Schools, restaurants, gyms and bars remained open, with social distancing rules enforced, while gatherings were restricted to 50 people. Two months later, it has not been the worst-case scenario that many envisioned. COVID-19 deaths have disproportionately hit the elderly and those in nursing homes"

Feedback on efforts to keep a society open during the coronavirus.

Bottom line: If you're at risk, society may wish you a Bon Voyage!
... but hop on a lifeboat if you can - many "at risk" survive.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/con ... heres-why/

"In summary: the vast majority of spending by the bottom 90% isn’t discretionary: it’s mostly servicing debt (student loans, mortgages, auto/truck loans, credit cards, etc) and essentials (rent, food, utilities, etc.), with modest spending on fast food and cheap goods."

"In contrast, the top 10% spending – almost half of all consumer spending – has supported a vast number of service businesses, jobs, arts organizations, etc. – entities that receive very little of their revenues from the bottom 90%."

EZ bottom line: Financially speaking, the world is not going back to Kansas* any time soon ...
and many people are still not aware that we left Kansas weeks ago.

* Re: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Ne5g5F-WY

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti ... gings.html

"Schedule some time for seduction ... It might be a cheeky siesta"

I've found that Cheesy Siesta (snack then nap) is a good stress buster.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://news.trust.org/item/20200518101759-max4i

"Texas prepares for a pandemic first: a jury trial by Zoom"

Speaking of courts, these verdicts are likely to be contested ... in a later court.
After all, methinks this has the ambience of jurisprudence faux meat!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/hea ... 206229002/

"Much of what scientists have learned so far about the new coronavirus suggests that it is a remarkable destroyer
at both the micro and macro levels, decimating individual cells and entire organs."

However, the "Fuhgettaboutit!" bandwagon is rolling on - worldwide
The good news is that researchers will have lotsa data to review.

Rod

[happyrain]

youtube censors must be real happy about this,

Plandemic Documentary Website Hacked and Defaced

The documentary has faced intense backlash from Democrats, with journalists even taking the time to write scripts for leftists to use to counter any friends or relatives who may have watched it.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/0 ... ingbuttons

i thought it might have been a self-defacing psyop, regardless, the initial attempts to purge and counteract it are eye opening.

[Amigoo]

From today's email about language interpretation for medical communication with patients:
"face-to-face interpretation is changing to remote interpreting by phone or video"

(since face-to-face contact with infected patients is not recommended ...
and clue on how to behave when out 'n about as lockdowns lift.)

Rod

[Amigoo]

https://www.businessinsider.com/fox-new ... deo-2020-5

Best guess (since other sources promote hydroxychloroquine) ...
If you're healthy, HC may be an effective coronavirus preventative;
if you're not healthy, HC may be risky treatment.

However, If you're healthy ...
you may not need this preventative.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.debka.com/mivzak/two-year-o ... osed-down/

"The Tel Aviv Hartuv day care center was closed down and 16 tots quarantined for 7 days
after a two-year old was infected with coronavirus by a relative."

Premature end of lockdown has its risks
... and not limited to the elderly.

Re: https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-nu ... 1589843694

Continuing evidence that COVID-19 is not a typical flu virus
and warning to maintain caution regardless of local indifference

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2020/05/1 ... tn-vpx.cnn

Interesting interview and comment on the complications of this unique virus.
Note his doctor's smile at the end where he says "I'm living proof that they do."
(the young should be concerned about this virus).

Re: https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus- ... s-11990381

"According to a study by a team in Hong Kong, the rate at which the virus was transmitted through airborne particles
or respiratory droplets was lowered by as much as 75% when masks were used."

Not spreading the virus is more important than attempts to avoid it,
but wear a mask anyway since you could be asymptomatic (and wearing a mask
still helps to minimize viral load when contaminated air is breathed).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/19/health/e ... index.html

"It comes down to the concentration of the virus in the air and the length of exposure. In larger spaces with better ventilation or outdoors, the concentration of the virus can be diluted in the larger volume of the air. The lower the virus burden in the air, the longer you can be in that environment before receiving an infectious dose."

One of very few sources that suggests quantity (and time exposed) of virus particles determines whether or not infection will occur. Apparently, "infection" refers to inability of one's immune system to quickly eradicate the virus (as evidenced later by symptoms). Perhaps, asymptomatic infection is the result of minimal exposure, but infection still sufficient to spread the virus.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... ID-19.html

"People who have had suffered from a COLD in the past could be protected against COVID-19"

... however "could be protected" does mean "are protected".

At least, this research emphasizes that a good immune system is both healthy and experienced
which hints that a lifetime of exposure to bacteria/viruses is necessary to get this experience
(and mother's milk provides similar starting immunity to her baby).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/ ... 048200001/

"isolation also seems to play a role in keeping the dwindling list of American places virus-free"
"A response from the body of any form is a sign that our body is trying to fight something"

When jumping on the non-isolation bandwagon, being attentive to any unusual response*
might provide clear warning that you've recently been caught in the CV net.

* coughing, sneezing, sore throat, fever are typical symptoms (AFTER the asymptomatic stage),
indicating that your immune system is trying harder to fight the virus.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/hea ... 221183002/

"Hydroxychloroquine works against all kinds of viruses in a test tube, including the flu, HIV, chikungunya and dengue, he said.
But that effectiveness does not seem to translate to people – either to reduce illness or, in at least one flu trial, to prevent it."

Who can tell
In those cases where it seems to work (prevent coronavirus or minimize symptoms),
a placebo effect may be the reason. This is a doctor-approved/supervised treatment.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-n ... id/968011/

"Hong Kong scientists conducted a study on hamsters and found that two-thirds of those not protected
by a face mask placed over their cages came down with the disease."

Humans just out of lockdown still need to place a mask over their cages,
unless they prefer to obtain herd immunity naturally (let the virus spread)
... which seems to be the preference in many cities.

Rod