ineedsnow Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Monster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Skivt2 said: Taiwan and Germany and other places are doing better for example. There are ways to avoid this situation we are in. Not being clear about the risk of aerosols early in and falsely communicating to people that it is a hoax for example. Germany is getting hit hard again. Who communicated it was a hoax? Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, ineedsnow said: Monster! Manila yikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoth Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 25 minutes ago, Ginx snewx said: Germany is getting hit hard again. Who communicated it was a hoax? Link? Britain going back into lockdown, too. I think he was referring to remarks President Trump made at a rally last February, in which he called the virus the Democrats' "new hoax" after the impeachment proceedings. I don't think he meant it literally, but I'm not going to defend his management of this pandemic either. Anyway, I'm sick of politics (Orh feel free to delete), so let's talk snow. Loved your pictures this morning, Steve. Bet the pups were having a ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Sudden cold weather is giving me sinus headaches. Probably from low humidity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 It seems lockdowns don't really work if they are half-assed and start/stop based on surges. If you do lockdowns "the right way," the enormous social and economic impact just isn't justifiable, especially for a virus with a 99.5% survival rate. So we have no choice but to take this middle ground and hope herd immunity/vaccine/better treatment pulls us out of it. I am kind of tired of people asserting that Americans aren't wearing their masks or social distancing enough or that politics has caused the pandemic to be worse here. That's pretty clearly BS if you look at Europe and compare. There are no Trump supporters in Spain, France, and Italy. They surely "mask up" there and socially distance. They also have socialized healthcare. Yet cases have been surging all the same. I'm not seeing what a new US president would suddenly do differently than what is already being done in Europe.Biden said he will "shut the virus down", whatever that means. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Covid Halloween 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Flying was already a huge hassle before. I can only imagine how terrible it is right now. I'd need to have a really good reason to get on an airplane these days.Wife's a flight attendant. Planes are the cleanest they've ever been. Study compared risk of covid between planes, subway, being in a car and others. Planes had the least risk and was extremely low. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Lava Rock said: 2 hours ago, PhineasC said: Flying was already a huge hassle before. I can only imagine how terrible it is right now. I'd need to have a really good reason to get on an airplane these days. Wife's a flight attendant. Planes are the cleanest they've ever been. Study compared risk of covid between planes, subway, being in a car and others. Planes had the least risk and was extremely low. I am not really worried about getting the Vid per se. Just all the worry and hassle over distancing and precautions. I dislike flying in any case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunafish Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Apologies if this has been posted already. I found it sound and informative. https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-28/a-room-a-bar-and-a-class-how-the-coronavirus-is-spread-through-the-air.html?ssm=TW_CC If I had to guess, I suspect the recent surges (not just in the US) are due to relatively small, familial/friend gatherings indoors where all 3 measures in the article (masks, airflow, duration) are ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 20 minutes ago, tunafish said: Apologies if this has been posted already. I found it sound and informative. https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-28/a-room-a-bar-and-a-class-how-the-coronavirus-is-spread-through-the-air.html?ssm=TW_CC If I had to guess, I suspect the recent surges (not just in the US) are due to relatively small, familial/friend gatherings indoors where all 3 measures in the article (masks, airflow, duration) are ignored. Which is why Thanksgiving is setting up to be a problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monadnocks Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Lava Rock said: 5 hours ago, PhineasC said: Flying was already a huge hassle before. I can only imagine how terrible it is right now. I'd need to have a really good reason to get on an airplane these days. Wife's a flight attendant. Planes are the cleanest they've ever been. Study compared risk of covid between planes, subway, being in a car and others. Planes had the least risk and was extremely low. We were supposed to go to a conference this summer in Vegas, which was cancelled. Now we have airfare just waiting for us to use. And realistically, there's just not a ton of places that I can see planning a trip to visit and being able to count on it being open, dining outside, etc. It's not so much the flying but the "Where?" question. If we were going to see someone, that would be one thing. All the relatives in the flying distances live in states with way, way worse COVID rates so that's a big "No thank you" now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Did anyone see the new products on Cod models??? 250/500 height, speed, u anomalies 850 temp anomalies sfc temp/MSLP anoamlies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlantStickers Anonymous Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Happy Halloween! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 15 hours ago, Lava Rock said: 18 hours ago, PhineasC said: Flying was already a huge hassle before. I can only imagine how terrible it is right now. I'd need to have a really good reason to get on an airplane these days. Wife's a flight attendant. Planes are the cleanest they've ever been. Study compared risk of covid between planes, subway, being in a car and others. Planes had the least risk and was extremely low. Tests have shown that air circulation patterns in jetliners help to prevent possible spread of germs/viruses. I'd be more concerned with the terminal/security processes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBeard Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 17 hours ago, radarman said: It's a frickin breeze. Plenty of parking. No security lines, Super fast boarding. Rows to yourself. Cheap tix. It is. I have definitely played around with the idea of the wife and I flying out to Idaho for a week to ski in January or February since there are several decent ski areas out there included in our season passes. Some short fights from BDL to Boise for the two of us round trip would be about $400-500, lodging is dirt cheap too. Not factoring in food could basically ski for 6 days out there for ~$1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STILL N OF PIKE Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 On 10/31/2020 at 2:35 PM, ORH_wxman said: Yeah I was thinking how empty it probably is so it is easier. Though I've heard talk that some airlines might go to rapid testing for their passengers...not sure how that would possibly work for like 100 people. If it would require people getting there super early, then t would offset a lot of the current ease of no lines. i dropped my brother off at Logan today. His flight in from Nashville was cancelled at first due to too few passengers. The comedy of all the "highway electronic signs" saying Salem is closed for the last week had me prepare my brother for the idea that we wouldn't be able to go there (i could take it or leave it) , he seemed to want to see the "hocus pocus" house which i found odd but hey i love him ha. It's just so surreal to me the double standard of how somethings outdoors and with usually masks was covered this summer with out any condemnation for fear of i dunno what...being criticized ? (and i have no issue with the message of protests) and something so critical to Salem's economy that also brings enjoyment was announced to be "cancelled" two weeks ago. Human nature is just funny to me and always has been. That being said "the strip" in Salem was quite busy...Everyone had masks on ...if you didn't you would be reminded kindly that you needed one by police, but the mood was very cool and Had the Halloween enjoyment vibe...I didn't see one event closed. We walked around saw a lot of cool costumes and it was just so very odd to me that the signs on the highway that day said "Salem closed" . I mean everyone in Salem is constantly just walking around past each other. I believe dining was 50% capacity or so...didn't seem odd. I was there for a couple hours in the mid day sun on Saturday and it felt much milder than i prepared for. Was nice to enjoy some normalcy. It is obvious thou that numbers are soaring in Europe and US...the duration of this trend is going to be interesting to me...and i honestly watch it very closely because i have gotten a decent amount of success trading options the last month or two. Covid is still being priced into Markets due to the steepness of the slope and the repercussions and lockdowns and subsequent GDP adjustments ahead. Couple that with election concerns and questions about contested elections the market is at it's ripest for Volatility and a Black Swan'ish event Since March for the next week or two..thou that would likely take some Contested election and riots to achieve in addition to the Rise of Covid. Also Global indicators like the Baltic dry index/ shipping index has fallen quickly in last 2 weeks to important support levels as well as OIL has really just begun tanking again as the dollar has rallied. The Fed decision after its two day meeting this Thursday (to expand asset purchases) will play a sizable role in the end of the week market activity , thou the various Fed Governor speeches (over 60 in last month) have repeated the same low pitched scream "downside risks to the economy exist without continued fiscal stimulus" ..and they certainly do. The Fiscal inaction since August.. during pandemic has been clearly documented as a driving force of this years growing Wealth inequality without stimulus as the hit has been (so far) to lower paying jobs on average,* fascinating how that isn't really a story , given everyone talking about inequality, guess the political donor class is doing quite well and is often just "acting" and the awareness of this via any media is low. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 3 hours ago, STILL N OF PIKE said: i dropped my brother off at Logan today. His flight in from Nashville was cancelled at first due to too few passengers. The comedy of all the "highway electronic signs" saying Salem is closed for the last week had me prepare my brother for the idea that we wouldn't be able to go there (i could take it or leave it) , he seemed to want to see the "hocus pocus" house which i found odd but hey i love him ha. It's just so surreal to me the double standard of how somethings outdoors and with usually masks was covered this summer with out any condemnation for fear of i dunno what...being criticized ? (and i have no issue with the message of protests) and something so critical to Salem's economy that also brings enjoyment was announced to be "cancelled" two weeks ago. Human nature is just funny to me and always has been. That being said "the strip" in Salem was quite busy...Everyone had masks on ...if you didn't you would be reminded kindly that you needed one by police, but the mood was very cool and Had the Halloween enjoyment vibe...I didn't see one event closed. We walked around saw a lot of cool costumes and it was just so very odd to me that the signs on the highway that day said "Salem closed" . I mean everyone in Salem is constantly just walking around past each other. I believe dining was 50% capacity or so...didn't seem odd. I was there for a couple hours in the mid day sun on Saturday and it felt much milder than i prepared for. Was nice to enjoy some normalcy. It is obvious thou that numbers are soaring in Europe and US...the duration of this trend is going to be interesting to me...and i honestly watch it very closely because i have gotten a decent amount of success trading options the last month or two. Covid is still being priced into Markets due to the steepness of the slope and the repercussions and lockdowns and subsequent GDP adjustments ahead. Couple that with election concerns and questions about contested elections the market is at it's ripest for Volatility and a Black Swan'ish event Since March for the next week or two..thou that would likely take some Contested election and riots to achieve in addition to the Rise of Covid. Also Global indicators like the Baltic dry index/ shipping index has fallen quickly in last 2 weeks to important support levels as well as OIL has really just begun tanking again as the dollar has rallied. The Fed decision after its two day meeting this Thursday (to expand asset purchases) will play a sizable role in the end of the week market activity , thou the various Fed Governor speeches (over 60 in last month) have repeated the same low pitched scream "downside risks to the economy exist without continued fiscal stimulus" ..and they certainly do. The Fiscal inaction since August.. during pandemic has been clearly documented as a driving force of this years growing Wealth inequality without stimulus as the hit has been (so far) to lower paying jobs on average,* fascinating how that isn't really a story , given everyone talking about inequality, guess the political donor class is doing quite well and is often just "acting" and the awareness of this via any media is low. The potential of the looming global economic crisis is beyond what most people can psychologically handle. The derivatives markets alone are economic suicide. Faith based, fiat currencies, have a shelf life and the petro-dollar collapse is imminent. Not trying to be a downer, just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 12 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: The potential of the looming global economic crisis is beyond what most people can psychologically handle. The derivatives markets alone are economic suicide. Faith based, fiat currencies, have a shelf life and the petro-dollar collapse is imminent. Not trying to be a downer, just my 2 cents. That’s why when I had some extra money to spend I bought a house in the mountains with land. Seemed the most secure bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STILL N OF PIKE Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 12 hours ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: The potential of the looming global economic crisis is beyond what most people can psychologically handle. The derivatives markets alone are economic suicide. Faith based, fiat currencies, have a shelf life and the petro-dollar collapse is imminent. Not trying to be a downer, just my 2 cents. The 2000 year plus history of Monetary systems could fill a graveyard . Every type of monetary system has failed /crashed ..seen a economic traumatic event that required a “reset”. Even gold backed currency inevitably saw /kings debase it with other metals to expand monetary supply to bolster their chances they wouldn’t be overthrown Or so they could grow their empire via expansion of money supply. This current one is extremely long in the tooth, I believe if people had an awareness that all monetary systems are inherently unstable especially interest bearing debt based Ones ..they would have a better idea of why this current one ..dependent on zero interest rates and bubblecoveries as well as perverse incentives Paid for by lobbyists backed by congress that lead to sort of a disaster capitalism and constant need to bouy asset prices now so that insolvency is not perceived ..and now we got the perfect fall guy or virus ...that sort of provides the political cover to fast track the inevitable A.I job heist of many industries as well as provides the pain necessary for many to clamor to the multi national Plutocracy for a “solution” which they already have . It’s listed in a marketing brochure From the world economic forum called the great reset . It’s out in the open if you have a awareness to look . It tries to market itself for citizen support on sustainability of climate concerns , inequality concerns and safety concerns .. leveraging and magnifying and Politicizing all these Things and takes a no nonsense approach to curtail the threat of critically thinking if we actually have much better approach to such issues and effectively radicalizes any deviation from group think quite successfully. Deviation from the generalized plan threatens not just those who will profit but it’s perceived need to have the public demand change (as most realize change is not demanded unless there is a dire situation perceived) We are going to see a reorganization of the way we live , how people view their freedoms, as the transformation to the Technotronic era sees a huge push (Media will raise awareness of the problems and Soon solutions as Covid is a very good crisis that will not go to waste. Wether this ambitious idea for a sort of fourth revolution and defined Global socio-economic Era led by A.I , technology and green energy in a sort of dystopian trans-humanistic view is to renew growth from a current system that has been nearly exhausted from debt saturation Prior to Covid .(can be successful) .is to be seen , wether there will continue to be no attention given to the Billion plus third world and advanced country's new poor classes suffering from hunger/depression/homelessness/death which is tied to the virus and the Covid anxiety filled responses and/or a failure to have enough of a social safety nets in place remains to be seen. Just remember you are sort of lucky if your industry hasn't been effected so far. This isn't normal "lazy Jobless folks" . While easy to criticize and they should be as the wealthiest Often shape and organize these transitions ..(.they are never pure of intention) but ultimately maybe necessary in a world where we often Need to Choose Between many less than great options to move forward. Don’t worry I’m done on this . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Bald Eagle siting just down the street at Massasoit State Park https://www.tauntongazette.com/news/20201102/kayak-lovers-spot-eagle-in-east-taunton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whineminster Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 N of pike with the war and peace post! I agree with all of it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 New restrictions being implemented this Friday by Charlie Baker... seem like the first step in an inevitable path back to more closures like in the spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connecticut Appleman Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Connecticut is following suit on the roll back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: New restrictions being implemented this Friday by Charlie Baker... seem like the first step in an inevitable path back to more closures like in the spring No surprise I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Just now, HIPPYVALLEY said: No surprise I guess. Yeah.... I’m guessing it will be done in phases to hopefully prevent people from losing their minds? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 minute ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: Yeah.... I’m guessing it will be done in phases to hopefully prevent people from losing their minds? Liquor stores have to stop selling at 9:30 PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 19 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: New restrictions being implemented this Friday by Charlie Baker... seem like the first step in an inevitable path back to more closures like in the spring Not going to matter much-people are done with this and will still gather in homes etc. Putting restaurants at 50% from 75% will do little except hurt them even more 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 11 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: Liquor stores have to stop selling at 9:30 PM! Boy that will really curb the spread! Great idea there. LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 15 minutes ago, Brian5671 said: Not going to matter much-people are done with this and will still gather in homes etc. Putting restaurants at 50% from 75% will do little except hurt them even more The home gatherings/parties are a significant source of spread, but it's obviously harder to control those unless you go into a draconian lockdown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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