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SAH scavenger hunt: how many pictures of yourself do you have displayed around your abode? - bbonb April 2, 2020, 10:54:14 View thread; 5 responses, latest posted April 2, 2020, 11:01:24, View last; One wedding pic. That's it.* - MojoJojo April 2, 2020, 11:01:24 Zero. There will never be a pic with me allowed in the house* - opey8 April 2, 2020, 10:57:55 3. one with my nephew at his first Cubs game and 2 with my best friend that died 14 years ago - IlliniSax05 April 2, 2020, 10:57:37 sfyl* - bbonb April 2, 2020, 11:00:41 8. Four with bball teams and 4 family pics. * - Tuscy April 2, 2020, 10:56:24 View thread; Collapse ^ ooo - opey8 April 2, 2020, 10:56:07 0 responses Are you guys with kids visiting parents? - FidelGoodell April 1, 2020, 21:09:13 View thread; 29 responses, latest posted April 2, 2020, 10:20:24, View last; My folks have been to my sister’s house. - Jack McMurdo April 2, 2020, 10:20:24 my in-laws live with us and it was my FIL's bday yesterday - Jersey April 2, 2020, 8:38:44 Kids visitng grandparents, no way. Not worth the risk.* - ibdoc April 2, 2020, 8:32:40 nope.* - illfan23 April 2, 2020, 7:11:05 My folks live in Florida and in-laws in Georgia so we don’t see them much anyway - ATL April 2, 2020, 6:26:40 We parked in their driveway last night and they stood 6’ back. - tvillini April 2, 2020, 6:08:19 Ha! Love that gif. Such as great show.* - Wotcher April 2, 2020, 7:42:55 No—cancelled spring break trip to see my parents - DT April 2, 2020, 5:18:27 yes, sending our preschooler there for babysitting. debated back and forth, but wife, older son, and - torinese April 2, 2020, 1:43:06 Opposite - I've been at my parents a ton. - ghost_of_clt April 1, 2020, 23:19:35 no but they don’t see my parents often anyways, but my oldest turns 8 sat so that will be hard* - lcubed April 1, 2020, 22:42:06 Cancelling trip to FL next week to see my parents even though we’ve - CubsWonWorldSeries April 1, 2020, 22:16:29 Nope. They video chat every so often though. - Kimmerz April 1, 2020, 22:15:35 Nope. FaceTime, and we did go to my parents and stand in the driveway and yell at them in the - LovetheChief April 1, 2020, 22:11:52 Nope. Lil taz video chats with them every few days - Taz April 1, 2020, 22:09:31 We went and had lunch with my MIL at her house last Sunday bc it was her birthday - Mrap24 April 1, 2020, 21:57:13 Negative* - Figs April 1, 2020, 21:38:34 Nope. Isolation from both sets.* - voiceofreason April 1, 2020, 21:38:26 One of the real heartbreaks of this thing for me is my Mom is in an assisted living joint in........ - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2020, 21:36:31 Nope. I haven't even seen 18YO in three weeks. And that's ok." - Phytynlini April 1, 2020, 21:34:07 hell no. Those fools won't stop hanging out with people* - Cunativeson April 1, 2020, 21:32:56 No; Facetime every day.* - Carl Spackler April 1, 2020, 21:31:26 Sort of. Sat outside last Friday. - EffinIllini April 1, 2020, 21:30:41 FaceTime is your friend - BradUnderwoodforprez April 1, 2020, 21:19:42 Absolutely not* - Jackie April 1, 2020, 21:18:20 Nope. MIL keeps saying come or I'll come. No no no* - memyselfandillini April 1, 2020, 21:12:36 nyet* - biclops April 1, 2020, 21:12:07 Nope* - gvibes April 1, 2020, 21:11:42 Nope :(* - OWWDig April 1, 2020, 21:10:27 View thread; Collapse ^ Coronavirus 31 March - Chilango March 31, 2020, 5:04:20 View thread; 707 responses, latest posted April 2, 2020, 9:49:04, View last; Hundreds of millions of N95 masks in the US going to foreign markets? - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 20:45:43 I mean they're all made in China anyhow, no? - ECEIllinois March 31, 2020, 21:07:16 Probably not real. I'm sure it's ugly out there but Remington sounds like he's full of beans.* - Chuck Woodaby March 31, 2020, 20:55:24 Here’s a story about asking for help from Thailand - assassin March 31, 2020, 21:03:25 Is he completely lying or is there some truth? Is he exaggerating by 2X? 10X?* - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 20:57:26 I have a hard time believing hospitals and state governments couldn't provide proof of funds. - Chuck Woodaby March 31, 2020, 21:05:56 Anyone can, you just have to pay the fee. Re: providing proof of funds... - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 21:09:40 But I would love to meet the new jersey guy who had 43 million masks lying around and sent them over - Chuck Woodaby March 31, 2020, 21:16:59 Right. I hope.* - Chuck Woodaby March 31, 2020, 21:10:27 800+ deaths today...do we hit 1K/day tomorrow? - RSMBob March 31, 2020, 20:39:15 Prediction here (https://covid19.healthdata.org/projections) is 832. - DocWalk20 March 31, 2020, 22:28:38 I've still never heard of a single person dying from ther flu* - HamptonSki March 31, 2020, 21:29:34 2 NEW! Do you want some of mine? * - ck March 31, 2020, 23:47:58 some reverse engineering for perspective - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 21:08:56 I’m confused* - biclops March 31, 2020, 21:34:37 Man, what the heck happened to you???* - Stu March 31, 2020, 22:09:37 I’m confused by the date of the post* - Stu March 31, 2020, 21:17:54 I’m confused by the math there. * - VIV March 31, 2020, 21:14:30 I admittedly did not check the math - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 21:20:57 It the UW model accurately predicts what's going to happen, then for 150.000 total deaths - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 21:17:40 That's how I read it. We're ahead of the pace for 150K dead, according to the UW study.* - Chicago1995 March 31, 2020, 21:31:51 The peaking at only 3500 per day is what’s confusing. * - VIV March 31, 2020, 21:21:33 Well, just a very rough approx: they show the epidemic dying out by July 1st-ish - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 21:43:35 Ah. I think the curve will be steeper, but shorter in duration. * - VIV March 31, 2020, 22:13:21 Almost certainly over 1000 tomorrow. * - VIV March 31, 2020, 20:58:21 Not sure, are you rooting for more?* - gig March 31, 2020, 20:50:41 No, I’m sure he isn’t * - PapaDels March 31, 2020, 22:27:17 What a horrible question to even think of let alone ask - RSMBob March 31, 2020, 22:06:24 Man, others here have asked this already, but what the heck happened to you?* - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 20:57:32 I’m guessing he’s feeling the guilt of voting for Trump?* - HeatMizer March 31, 2020, 21:17:49 Couldn’t imagine that burden. I’d lash out too probably* - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 22:02:09 #### you runner, nothing “happened ” to me - gig March 31, 2020, 21:05:36 It’s math/charts/projections. If you can see where it’s going, you can determine... - shua March 31, 2020, 21:10:38 “Why do you feel the need to guess?” might be a more appropriate question then, no?* - Carl Spackler March 31, 2020, 21:09:30 Yeah I was being sarcastic, like I said this is a horrible situation, I prefer to stay positive - gig March 31, 2020, 21:10:54 Because they're horrified at what's happening? - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 21:07:06 Who is? - gig March 31, 2020, 21:08:19 You asked RSM if he was rooting for more people to die. - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 21:09:45 So you think I am? Get a grip man* - gig March 31, 2020, 21:11:34 I don't think he thinks you are rooting for it; but your post implies you think RSM is. - Chicago1995 March 31, 2020, 21:16:59 Holy shit man, what happened to you? - gig March 31, 2020, 21:20:10 Not much. Just another day in paradise. - Chicago1995 March 31, 2020, 21:30:42 Indeed lol* - gig March 31, 2020, 21:33:12 I wasn't accusing you of wishing for more death. Sorry for the angry response - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 21:15:56 these guys want deaths to increase and the economy to drop * - Pooter March 31, 2020, 20:54:07 Another post like this and you're gone.* - londoner April 1, 2020, 2:29:25 LOL* - PrkrLewis April 2, 2020, 9:49:04 Maybe they're just taking all this more seriously than Trump and his fellow kleptocrats? - Chicago1995 March 31, 2020, 21:18:51 Or the exact opposite. Either way, though. * - VIV March 31, 2020, 21:15:15 GFY* - Carl Spackler March 31, 2020, 20:56:25 aww...Mr Manifesto is upset - Pooter March 31, 2020, 20:58:53 I 100% would trade deaths for trump being reelected. But since that's not an option - Taz March 31, 2020, 21:04:03 Pooter is a very stupid person and lashes out when slighted. Don’t worry about it. * - assassin March 31, 2020, 21:06:17 I look forward to his witty music video retort!* - shua March 31, 2020, 21:11:06 I just want a used badminton set.* - Chicago Joe March 31, 2020, 23:14:54 Hopefully it’s more terrible 80s drivel. - assassin March 31, 2020, 21:16:23 Also went home for a day and we all thought best since I’m around so many people..... - LeatherneckIllini March 31, 2020, 19:51:35 If you read The NY Times article on the DPA tonight... - LeatherneckIllini March 31, 2020, 19:27:15 USS TR update - ATL March 31, 2020, 19:17:44 JFC, olds. Why do I keep on having to scold my parents in ####ing Florida.* - DiamondDazzle March 31, 2020, 18:18:33 I had to tell my parents we werent coming for Easter when my mom said they’d be getting together - lcubed March 31, 2020, 19:35:40 My Republican Fox News watching parents wont leave the house without a mask. They r scurred* - HamptonSki March 31, 2020, 19:20:10 Same except to go to home depot. Dad's current home renovation project - Taz March 31, 2020, 19:45:12 Because the President keeps saying confusing things and the FL Gov is an idiot who won't shut things - jayd March 31, 2020, 18:23:40 My mom is straight MSNBC, tho she said she hasn’t been watching as much can, because it’s depressing - DiamondDazzle March 31, 2020, 18:27:16 My folks are holed up in their bunker - ATL March 31, 2020, 18:23:38 Slow clap* - TarheelIllini March 31, 2020, 18:39:03 Florida's gonna keep shit shut down way longer than it needs to be* - assassin March 31, 2020, 18:22:46 Well, it is the country’s wang after all* - PapaDels March 31, 2020, 19:46:42 I gave up. My mom thinks she's in quarantine with half-ass measures... - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 18:21:42 My mother wants to go to the park with her friends, bring chalk and space out spots 10 feet apart - DiamondDazzle March 31, 2020, 18:26:36 If they stay 10 feet apart and don't share anything, how great is the risk? - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 18:28:19 But WHY even risk it? FaceTime with your girlfriend, it just seems like an unnecessary risk. - DiamondDazzle March 31, 2020, 18:30:20 This. And I find this space guidelines to be nonsense. Sneezed and coughs can travel further. Why - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 18:31:31 6' is actually (appropriately) conservative. The typical sneeze is about 1m. 6' is about 1.9 m - ATL March 31, 2020, 18:40:47 Ok fine. But the idea that we can't share outdoor space from far apart is kinda ridiculous - Taz March 31, 2020, 18:37:43 Nope. Zero risk. Yes I’ve talked to my neighbors over the fence. Yep we have to pick up food. - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 18:39:34 I was a bit slow on the uptick too this, but again, why risk it? Stay home.* - DiamondDazzle March 31, 2020, 18:39:02 Because your mom is old?* - Chicago Joe March 31, 2020, 22:37:07 I get it and tend to agree. From the one of your original post I thought they were being blatantly.. - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 20:49:04 Wow. This was a very wine-driven post.* - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 21:19:40 I'm staying home. But mental health is important, too. I will not begrudge people social gatherings - Taz March 31, 2020, 19:19:32 Agreed* - PapaDels March 31, 2020, 19:48:21 Can't speak to the immunocompromised part, but the risk if everybody is non-symptomatic at >6' - ATL March 31, 2020, 18:29:57 Also, this is what we are doing with neighbors every Sunday PM. Day Drinking at 6'-10' spacings - ATL March 31, 2020, 18:30:56 Are they a little Trumpy? * - doubledown March 31, 2020, 18:20:36 Oh god no. The exact opposite. They hate him.* - DiamondDazzle March 31, 2020, 18:24:01 our small burg has only had a few cases of the 'vid, but one is an acquaintance - bbonb March 31, 2020, 18:08:47 My mom just wrote me about the death of a guy in Arcola. His family in is quarantine and all... - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 18:12:11 Just found out the father of one of Hurricane's teammates tested positive - Jackie March 31, 2020, 18:31:48 Trump should tell us who in his administration he battled to announce the social distancing.* - ATL March 31, 2020, 17:59:21 Every damn day by 4-6p, I'm just completely done with everyone - Taz March 31, 2020, 17:25:37 This, so much this - TarheelIllini March 31, 2020, 18:41:45 Awww. Hang in there, taztastic. Things are rough and weird for everyone right now. - Jackie March 31, 2020, 18:38:25 I'm pretty much right there with you. Pritzker announcing til April 30th may be akin - OWWDig March 31, 2020, 18:11:10 Like I said below, I'm pretty much okay being non social - Taz March 31, 2020, 18:20:28 ah, mine is cabin fever...and a 4 year old.* - OWWDig March 31, 2020, 18:37:45 I made the mistake yesterday of telling my wife that life right now was basically joyless - Sounder March 31, 2020, 17:37:19 Now I feel bad that I keep trumping your food* - JeffFrank March 31, 2020, 17:49:42 snik* - bbonb March 31, 2020, 18:04:52 It's funny you use the word "trump" - Sounder March 31, 2020, 17:57:04 ok, I laughed* - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 17:51:39 You really need to talk to someone. If you want dm me.* - Phytynlini March 31, 2020, 17:42:55 co-sign; I am also available* - bbonb March 31, 2020, 18:04:22 Jesus. This too shall pass. - Stu March 31, 2020, 17:40:32 As Tuscy said yesterday, find a therapist to talk with* - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 17:38:56 I'll say it again - Sounder March 31, 2020, 17:57:58 I was like you once - TarheelIllini March 31, 2020, 18:45:28 Ass cancer?* - GMAW March 31, 2020, 18:13:59 I talked with one when I thought life was joyless and hopeless. I learned a lot - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 18:02:44 I just need a job - Sounder March 31, 2020, 18:03:30 You got an employed spouse, a spacious house, and plenty of food. A lot of people don't * - HamptonSki March 31, 2020, 18:12:03 My wife's job doesn't scratch the surface of covering the mortgage on this house - Sounder March 31, 2020, 18:14:17 You also need coping skills and to reframe your perspective. Your current depression - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 18:05:23 I'm not depressed - Sounder March 31, 2020, 18:06:59 Rage is often a symptom of depression, fyi* - Taz March 31, 2020, 18:18:56 Especially in men. You are super obviously depressed, dude.* - Jackie March 31, 2020, 18:41:46 Ok. You still need help though * - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 18:07:42 there is no help* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 18:08:44 There is. But I’m tired of this dance. Good luck * - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 18:09:15 to be fair, I didn't ask for, nor do I want your help or advice* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 18:11:31 You need to learn to be OK despite your external circumstances. - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 18:04:21 Agreed with the two posts above - CanHartlebHireSnider March 31, 2020, 18:09:12 No one in my situation would be OK* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 18:05:52 Maybe not. But you could be better * - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 18:06:27 you know like maybe 10% of my situation* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 18:07:45 Sounds like job loss is your primary issue - CubsWonWorldSeries March 31, 2020, 20:19:44 All the more reason why you need help. The 10% I know and your behavior here is proof enough. * - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 18:08:45 You have no way of knowing that and absolutely zero to lose. * - VIV March 31, 2020, 18:00:59 I would lose money that I don't have* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 18:02:22 The alternative is to continue to slide into a suicidal abyss. * - VIV March 31, 2020, 18:15:20 That sounds way too mature and reasonable to have been me. I think I told him... - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 17:51:58 ATL posted about it below, but this story about the USS Teddy Roosevelt is nuts - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 17:24:07 CNN didn't carry the toddler tantrum portion of the presser.* - ATL March 31, 2020, 17:01:32 darnit...missed AOC * - Pooter March 31, 2020, 17:16:30 She’s a great American hero - Stu March 31, 2020, 17:32:57 The term we now use is "real Congressperson of genius". - osklister March 31, 2020, 19:48:58 is idiocy a superpower?* - OWWDig March 31, 2020, 18:11:58 absolutely delicious* - assassin March 31, 2020, 18:36:34 her super power is trigger conservative snowflakes* - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 17:39:42 hello math moron * - Pooter March 31, 2020, 17:52:10 At least he owned up to his mistake......* - ilinni11 March 31, 2020, 17:54:44 lol - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 17:53:36 we already knew it, but it was nice to self-identify* - assassin March 31, 2020, 18:43:19 The same network that loved the circus that got him elected * - jumpingdan March 31, 2020, 17:08:24 Death rate in us hits above 2%. This week is gonna be rough* - Taz March 31, 2020, 17:01:15 Week? This whole month is going make me sick to my stomach * - bucktownillini March 31, 2020, 17:12:51 At least that's not a symptom of COVID-19* - Phytynlini March 31, 2020, 17:41:51 Ok, I laughed* - bucktownillini March 31, 2020, 17:47:08 Didn't it use to be 15 days to slow the spread?* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 16:59:09 15 more days!* - CubsWonWorldSeries March 31, 2020, 17:26:36 With each passing day, this situation becomes more and more surreal* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 17:38:06 hey, we're up to 240,000 deaths as a good job* - assassin March 31, 2020, 16:52:16 Yeah, pretty not-good day from covid19tracking. Tons of positives, no additional tests, many deaths - gvibes March 31, 2020, 16:43:12 I don’t think that means much, when the rationing of tests seems to be getting stricter... - shua March 31, 2020, 18:02:31 Just confirming what most have thought....this week is gonna be rough* - ilinni11 March 31, 2020, 16:50:00 The water is still rising. - VIV March 31, 2020, 17:57:33 Yep. 4\10ish was my guess.* - ilinni11 March 31, 2020, 18:04:39 The death number today is above the IMHE range, which projects 84k deaths total. - gvibes March 31, 2020, 16:44:52 I’m not a scientist or anything, but that study looked odd. - Carl Spackler March 31, 2020, 16:49:05 The testing stagnation is really disappointing. That Abbott labs testing can’t get here soon enough* - Carl Spackler March 31, 2020, 16:44:37 Only 60,000 tests so far today. and 24,000 positives. - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 16:38:24 104,000 tests, 24,000 positives.* - Chuck Woodaby March 31, 2020, 16:40:58 Seriously, why the #### have we stalled out at 100k tests a day?!?!?!* - shua March 31, 2020, 17:54:48 covidtracking.com has the number of tests going from 944,000 yesterday to 1.048,000 today* - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 16:49:51 Math is hard. ;). That’s 104K tests.* - Carl Spackler March 31, 2020, 16:52:10 Goddamnit. I'm a moron. Read it as 1,004,000 tests. * - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 16:52:43 nm* - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 16:51:25 #### me, we should be testing 200k* - reggiedunlop March 31, 2020, 16:40:13 Can the cruise ships be used as temporary hospitals? I am an idea man - Tooldresser March 31, 2020, 16:05:37 yes, and if we ever run out of ceramic maybe we can try using petri dishes as dinner plates* - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 16:18:03 I would also fill it with bats and anchor it by the Statue of Liberty* - Stu March 31, 2020, 16:17:49 If by hospitals you mean places where everyone gets it as soon as possible, sure.* - SurfTheBoneyard March 31, 2020, 16:11:54 That's how all this shit started, man!* - ATL March 31, 2020, 16:10:40 so is my trip to florida last week of june/first week july over? i don't think i bought insurance* - lcubed March 31, 2020, 15:50:10 We are taking our family to Disney on 6/12. Still keeping with our plan. - HectorVillanueva19 March 31, 2020, 16:15:09 My bro in law and his fiance are scheduled to get married 6/13 - Taz March 31, 2020, 17:14:03 GOod luck* - Chilango March 31, 2020, 16:16:39 what have you spent money on? airline will probably allow free changes... - shua March 31, 2020, 15:52:15 Delta's policy is that any trips up to May 31 are freely changeable/creditable. Same with any tix - ATL March 31, 2020, 16:09:56 so far just deposit for resort. i can't find anything online that they are closed right now* - lcubed March 31, 2020, 16:09:33 Thank you, Ron DeSantis* - ATL March 31, 2020, 16:10:17 TSA air traveler statistics are crazy. - HamptonSki March 31, 2020, 15:40:33 I would not have been within 100k of that number on a guess* - reggiedunlop March 31, 2020, 15:41:01 NFL proceeding with regular season as normal. Can't believe some thought otherwise.* - gullit March 31, 2020, 15:27:13 For now.* - Chicago1995 March 31, 2020, 16:50:47 Toronto bans all public events through June 30.* - HamptonSki March 31, 2020, 15:06:34 probably doesn't matter, but this does not include sporting events - assassin March 31, 2020, 16:19:39 I'm sure if conditions warrant they will be more than happy to walk that back. - SurfTheBoneyard March 31, 2020, 15:23:58 the NBA, NHL, and MLB seasons just got doused in cold water* - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 15:18:07 I’ve just resigned myself to sports not being a thing anymore. - OB25 March 31, 2020, 15:34:02 I don't think even arby's is serving up this happening every couple years* - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 15:44:23 Ha I’m not expecting something this bad every two years. - OB25 March 31, 2020, 15:55:52 But should note that this was intentionally an over the top Arby’s post. - OB25 March 31, 2020, 16:02:42 I think research and prep is going to get pretty much anything they want after this.* - SurfTheBoneyard March 31, 2020, 15:57:53 HA! I like your jokes* - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 16:04:23 next time, we just nuke China from space* - shua March 31, 2020, 15:56:40 o0o0o0 - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 16:07:03 Eh as Surf said they can easily rescind if conditions are better - CanHartlebHireSnider March 31, 2020, 15:28:46 No one has been realistically looking at anything before August anymore. * - assassin March 31, 2020, 15:24:19 makes sense - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 15:27:18 meh. Blue Jays weren't winning anything * - Pooter March 31, 2020, 15:20:35 Whoa* - longsnapper March 31, 2020, 15:10:43 Plenty of talk here August holidays will be canceled * - opey8 March 31, 2020, 15:14:15 If September is affected, I'll be quite irritated* - longsnapper March 31, 2020, 15:17:11 wake me up when September ends* - bbonb March 31, 2020, 15:19:11 True facts stated - ATL March 31, 2020, 15:06:04 Insignificant thought I had - I wonder if this slows down the awful ‘open office plan’ craze - OB25 March 31, 2020, 15:00:36 Our office was looking into it but they're putting the kibosh on it for this reason. * - Kimmerz March 31, 2020, 16:10:05 Well, office space just got way cheaper* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 16:08:35 we can hope* - IlliniOllie March 31, 2020, 15:34:41 Despite bailouts, United heavily pressuring employees to take 20% pay cuts. - Carl Spackler March 31, 2020, 14:54:54 not to make light of the situation, but I don't think there is a pilot shortage anymore - Dilbert March 31, 2020, 14:59:51 UI campus and CU drone footage during shutdown... - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 14:52:55 God that bell tower is so ####ing ugly* - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 14:59:07 Yep. Big donor gets to pick buddy architect. University was a push over* - oskeewowza March 31, 2020, 15:38:30 What it was intended to be - oskeewowza March 31, 2020, 15:41:08 Missed it by ""THAT"" much. - osklister March 31, 2020, 19:50:58 never forget - IlliniSax05 March 31, 2020, 15:13:01 I mean, have you seen the photos of Central Park?* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 14:56:34 Pritzker confirms 4/30 date, IL cumulative totals 5,994 cases, 99 deaths in 54 counties.* - SurfTheBoneyard March 31, 2020, 14:47:44 really should have gotten a hair cut..ugh* - Dilbert March 31, 2020, 14:52:10 Same, so hairy* - Cunativeson March 31, 2020, 15:24:38 i got mine cut about 2 weeks ago, but then again I normally get it cut every two weeks - IlliniSax05 March 31, 2020, 15:15:58 same, I was due the week before the shutdown. I procrastinated.* - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 15:12:42 I am thinking about shaving it all off at this point WTF does it matter?* - Tbag March 31, 2020, 15:11:16 I think the Flowbee is still available. - osklister March 31, 2020, 15:05:33 My wife’s cousin received a flowbee haircut yesterday - assassin March 31, 2020, 15:22:59 My HSer basically wears a Marine cut for running season so we have clippers. - SurfTheBoneyard March 31, 2020, 15:02:52 John Prine stable but not out of the woods according to his wife.* - KingTalkyTiki March 31, 2020, 14:41:32 Certainly not out of the Black Forest!* - Stu March 31, 2020, 14:43:24 literal lol... - lcubed March 31, 2020, 14:27:54 Today there was a lot of French Onion dip but no good dipping chips. - PrkrLewis March 31, 2020, 14:19:15 I'm gonna take a lot of flak for this (and understand I didn't believe, either, until I tried it)... - Wotcher March 31, 2020, 15:01:20 Wavy Lays are the gold standard* - ilinni11 March 31, 2020, 17:29:30 never tried them with fo dip, but regular nacho doritos and guac = $$$$* - lcubed March 31, 2020, 15:19:21 Pretzels are the only proper dipping utensil for French Onion.* - Illiniphil March 31, 2020, 14:47:27 Are you a Communist?* - PrkrLewis March 31, 2020, 14:58:31 I am, and I reject this take!* - Jackie March 31, 2020, 15:04:26 Get a rope.* - Chuck Woodaby March 31, 2020, 14:57:36 while the wavy lays are accepable, ruffles>>>>>>>over them if both are available - lcubed March 31, 2020, 14:23:42 I almost went Cheddar and Sour Cream Ruffles for the dipping.* - PrkrLewis March 31, 2020, 14:25:35 sorry, dawg, that's a no from me on the dipping. an acceptable chip, just cant imagine with fo dip* - lcubed March 31, 2020, 14:27:13 Krunchers or GTFO.* - Chuck Woodaby March 31, 2020, 14:20:09 For dipping?* - PrkrLewis March 31, 2020, 14:23:41 Original Krunchers and french onion dip? Fully erect.* - Chuck Woodaby March 31, 2020, 14:24:33 my dad worked for Snacktime/Borden's in Terre Haute, where they made the original Krunchers. - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 14:46:13 I feel like I'd need to get 4 bags of Kruncher's to get through a tub of French Onion dip.* - PrkrLewis March 31, 2020, 14:26:19 Krunchers must be a regional brand - Sounder March 31, 2020, 14:42:26 Agreed. Krunchers are significantly better than Kitchen Cooked* - PapaDels March 31, 2020, 14:48:55 yes, originated in Terre Haute, IN in the mid 80's.* - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 14:46:51 This is a time of great sacrifice.* - Chuck Woodaby March 31, 2020, 14:28:25 The NYT headline writers must live on a different planet than the rest of us - reggiedunlop March 31, 2020, 14:07:53 what am I missing here? - Sounder March 31, 2020, 14:47:21 Reggie doesn’t find the headline critical enough - CubsWonWorldSeries March 31, 2020, 14:49:19 it's the framing, not how critical it is - reggiedunlop March 31, 2020, 14:53:26 I think the media has always been at a loss for how to explain Trump - Sounder March 31, 2020, 14:54:58 They shouldn't be in the business of influencing this decisions - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 15:00:44 So there are cruise ships out to sea with dead bodies and nowhere to dock. Oh boy* - HamptonSki March 31, 2020, 14:45:36 There should be a profile on idiots who went on cruises after March 14th* - CubsWonWorldSeries March 31, 2020, 15:01:54 I know right? Its nowhere near harsh enough on Trump.* - Stu March 31, 2020, 14:41:28 I mean... - Stu March 31, 2020, 14:42:55 He is and has always been oblivious to problems. - Sounder March 31, 2020, 14:53:56 I mean what % of NYT readers are going to think "oh geez who knows what the truth is" - ECEIllinois March 31, 2020, 14:23:41 nowadays, a lot of times, the headline is all people look at. Plus, it frames the whole article - reggiedunlop March 31, 2020, 14:27:31 That is terrible writing by me, eeesh* - reggiedunlop March 31, 2020, 14:29:02 you could get hired by the NYT!* - Dilbert March 31, 2020, 14:37:57 Nice work, lol* - reggiedunlop March 31, 2020, 15:21:12 Terrible * - Tooldresser March 31, 2020, 14:21:19 Fun twitter thread about this: - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 14:18:46 brutal. and spot on* - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 14:29:54 They really effed both the impeachment one (Dems seek to overturn election) and the Barr one - reggiedunlop March 31, 2020, 14:24:33 no idea* - suburbanmyth March 31, 2020, 14:15:48 This is also the biggest reason I don't subscribe to the NYT* - reggiedunlop March 31, 2020, 14:14:01 [The Parking Spot at Pittsburgh Airport]* - ATL March 31, 2020, 13:47:01 MSNBC just showed a 1500 car line up at the Pittsburgh food bank* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 13:55:20 Mask on the Franco Harris statue yet? - osklister March 31, 2020, 13:53:09 they only have one spot? - IlliniSax05 March 31, 2020, 13:48:22 yinz need to get their early * - ijustkrushalot March 31, 2020, 14:03:42 the incompetence of USPS compared to UPS or FedEx is unbelievable - ArtVandelay March 31, 2020, 13:39:59 USPS is a sh*t show regardless of the issues or location.* - HectorVillanueva19 March 31, 2020, 16:21:41 We've had zero issues with USPS. Maybe it just helps living in a rural area.* - EffinIllini March 31, 2020, 14:00:07 white privilege* - ArtVandelay March 31, 2020, 14:02:59 I am very lucky I guess. I made friends with my mail lady right after retirement and she will ...... - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2020, 13:57:08 Worst "Dear Penthouse" letter ever. * - jdl March 31, 2020, 14:40:22 yeah, our mail carrier is a delight* - biclops March 31, 2020, 14:01:11 we are very friendly with our mailman, Julio. He's just no where to be seen right now* - ArtVandelay March 31, 2020, 13:59:38 Where do you live?* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2020, 14:14:17 Manhattan, - ArtVandelay March 31, 2020, 14:21:04 (no subject) - ArtVandelay March 31, 2020, 14:21:03 it's funny the difference between boroughs - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 13:56:11 FedEx Home (not express) does the “missed delivery” thing with us 25% of time, always* - ArtVandelay March 31, 2020, 15:56:50 Newman!* - lcubed March 31, 2020, 13:45:50 Idk but that's fairly normal for our area. There's literally a fb group dedicated to - Taz March 31, 2020, 13:45:00 lighthearted sidejack - Sounder March 31, 2020, 13:47:26 Last week when I was wfh I saw my dog Oskee climb into the UPS truck. - EffinIllini March 31, 2020, 13:57:29 there is a whole FB group dedicated to this called UPS Dogs. It's amazing* - ArtVandelay March 31, 2020, 14:00:25 My dog Duke was the sweetest, nicest dog that you ever saw. Never even barked at people - Taz March 31, 2020, 13:51:27 the complicated relationship between dogs and mail carriers is a very real thing* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 13:52:32 I think it’s reinforced behavior - CanHartlebHireSnider March 31, 2020, 14:20:23 here's a dog that loves the mailman! - assassin March 31, 2020, 13:58:10 I loved that, thank you! * - Taz March 31, 2020, 14:18:57 Cool* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2020, 14:17:30 that's great* - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 14:01:20 Missouri's governor is taking the Jerry Falwell, Jr approach I see* - ATL March 31, 2020, 13:36:45 and yet cities are acting independently of it* - VIV March 31, 2020, 13:38:30 that's basically what Georgia is doing. Cities and counties are issuing shelter... - shua March 31, 2020, 13:45:42 It's a good thing they are - I hope that places like KC and STL got ahead of the situation and see - ATL March 31, 2020, 13:42:16 we've had a shelter in place since 3/21* - VIV March 31, 2020, 13:51:18 Yes, that's what I mean - they seem to have been ahead of the game compared to - ATL March 31, 2020, 14:13:21 Yesterday, AZ issued a stay at home order through April. Golf is exempted as an essential activity* - Desert March 31, 2020, 13:27:32 I just love the juxtaposition that we’re laying off millennials by the millions to save baby boomers - meanjeans March 31, 2020, 14:08:45 You're right, only millennials are being laid off* - Taz March 31, 2020, 14:20:40 The worst generation. * - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 14:15:09 yep* - reggiedunlop March 31, 2020, 14:14:36 my sister lives in the phx area and they have closed their schools for the year - biclops March 31, 2020, 13:32:58 Yep, state wide. WFH is easy. WFH and homeschooling is a bitch! Especially with 2 working parents* - Desert March 31, 2020, 13:48:04 Golf is also exempted in NC, I think. But it does make sense if you have separate carts or walk - ATL March 31, 2020, 13:29:35 And don’t touch the flag poles. They’ve put three around the flag poles instead* - CubsWonWorldSeries March 31, 2020, 14:11:08 Some places have removed ball washers and are leaving the pins in. - SurfTheBoneyard March 31, 2020, 13:31:00 Yep. I’m hoping to go soon (nm) - Jack McMurdo March 31, 2020, 14:00:58 And some are raising the cup liners or putting in foam inserts - jdl March 31, 2020, 13:37:56 Raised cup liners, no carts, call the clubhouse and pay over the phone, and no food or beverages. - EffinIllini March 31, 2020, 14:08:06 agree. deeming 'essential' is dumb. but allowing it is not* - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 13:33:38 agreed* - gvibes March 31, 2020, 13:32:00 wash your hands, not your balls* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 13:31:38 "I hurt myself on the golf course the other day... " You finish the joke. - osklister March 31, 2020, 13:47:22 LOLOL* - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 13:28:53 Maybe reinforcing good news out of Seattle. My wife has a high school friend.... - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 13:15:03 I just got a text from a Seattle friend who described her hospital as a "war zone"* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 13:19:19 why are these sick people fighting?!!!* - bbonb March 31, 2020, 13:43:07 Really need to hire some Hell's Angels as security. * - osklister March 31, 2020, 14:00:45 Wonder if there is a "relative" comparison at work for one or the other. - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 13:20:45 My friend works in neonatal care, if that is relevent* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 13:27:02 per cap fax, pritzker to extend stay at home through april* - lcubed March 31, 2020, 13:14:10 wgn reporting the same* - biclops March 31, 2020, 13:14:44 tribune too* - Dilbert March 31, 2020, 13:25:45 sources: IL Stay at Home order to be extended through 4/30 - Dilbert March 31, 2020, 13:12:14 link - biclops March 31, 2020, 13:14:07 Watching makeshift temporary hospital tents being set up in Central Park - Sounder March 31, 2020, 13:10:15 Not to be morbid...but wonder how long until any abandoned places with cold storage areas - DanSaint March 31, 2020, 13:22:46 We melted the ice for the curling club last week - Sounder March 31, 2020, 13:30:46 My company=wfh til May* - Taz March 31, 2020, 12:29:13 our WFH technically ends tomorrow - VIV March 31, 2020, 12:34:33 nice new wrinkle. Sub (masonry contractor), is pulling off of my sister company's project - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 12:25:41 Apparently it's for two weeks. The companies are putting them on "furlough" - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 12:51:26 I'm no labor lawyer, but that seems up to the line of fraud* - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 13:22:06 I tend to agree. Not very happy about it, but my guys are still working, for now.* - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 13:29:47 I hope they get denied. This shouldn’t pass the “good cause” provision.* - ck March 31, 2020, 12:48:27 What's their hourly rate? - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 12:43:52 I thought the number was: base pay x unemployment percentage + $600/month * - IlliniRunner March 31, 2020, 12:42:36 It is.* - Chicago Joe March 31, 2020, 12:58:06 It is.* - Chicago Joe March 31, 2020, 12:58:04 It is.* - Chicago Joe March 31, 2020, 12:58:03 frankly, i'm not sure why contractors are exempted in the first place - suburbanmyth March 31, 2020, 12:42:15 Most state orders require anybody still working to maintain social distancing* - ATL March 31, 2020, 13:17:11 Next door to me. - PrkrLewis March 31, 2020, 13:21:55 The construction industry has never really been known for safety and compliance* - ATL March 31, 2020, 13:28:28 very hard to "social distance" during a slab pour.....I was thinking of this earlier.* - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 13:22:34 I thought that when I was worried about my basement project not being done last week - Taz March 31, 2020, 12:44:16 I have heard this discussed as a possible thing people might exploit - Sounder March 31, 2020, 12:36:43 it's real, they just shut down the job.* - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 12:37:20 ####ing unions* - longsnapper March 31, 2020, 12:33:28 absolutely nothing wrong with private sector unions* - suburbanmyth March 31, 2020, 12:44:02 the union will continue paying their benefits while they sit home?* - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 12:29:10 while they collect unemployment? Yes.* - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 12:31:45 the whole thing seems odd given it's a walk out scenario and not a lack of available work - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 12:36:09 all of my guys are Iron Workers. Yes, they make quite a bit, but so do masons. - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 12:38:28 yeah, if it's true that these dudes will make $600 more a week not to work - Sammich March 31, 2020, 12:37:35 Narrator: they weren’t* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 12:38:37 narrator, they are. Apparently the government wants them at home. - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 12:40:34 I won't be in Springfield. Sorry.* - PrkrLewis March 31, 2020, 13:25:04 luzl* - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 13:28:13 I didn’t think you got unemployment if you unemploy yourself. * - assassin March 31, 2020, 12:33:23 union contracts are a little different, I believe. I'm not an expert, but guys turn down - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 12:34:09 Am I wrong that unemployment isn't your full pay? * - Taz March 31, 2020, 12:34:44 To answer a few questions that have arisen in this thread. - Flatlander March 31, 2020, 13:03:51 Appreciate the extra info* - reggiedunlop March 31, 2020, 13:16:46 Adding to that... - Flatlander March 31, 2020, 13:24:27 It’s a max of either 60 or 40%* - Chicago Joe March 31, 2020, 12:57:37 I must not understand the stimulus, because I don’t see how this is possible. * - doubledown March 31, 2020, 12:28:02 How does that work?* - ATL March 31, 2020, 12:28:00 it appears that it was part of the stimulus. They claim they can file for unemployment - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 12:32:54 "extra" as opposed to what? - Sammich March 31, 2020, 12:35:49 I would guess whatever percentage of their regular pay that their union pays for unemployment - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 12:36:55 They'd only get the $600 extra if it's through state unemployment offices though - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 12:45:06 If they were in a job and walked off, they shouldn't be able to collect. - longsnapper March 31, 2020, 12:35:46 I don't think they can. That's what I was thinking.* - ATL March 31, 2020, 13:14:00 no clue, we have a call into the BA. Hope it's a miscalculation on their part.* - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 12:29:10 This probably is the end of any Illinois hockey program, right? - jdl March 31, 2020, 11:58:17 Since we seem focused on things to do while stuck at home, for STLers stone soup cottage is - GhostofPokeyStixPast March 31, 2020, 11:57:50 We're going to sign up for Alinea take out. $40 a person which for then is insane - Cunativeson March 31, 2020, 12:43:43 We did Alinea on Saturday and are doing it again tonight. It was good not great - IlliniJuice07 March 31, 2020, 13:15:28 It will probably be the duck. I've heard it's good* - Cunativeson March 31, 2020, 13:18:35 Coq Au Vin w/ potatoes, salad, and Dark Chocolate Pot de Creme* - IlliniJuice07 March 31, 2020, 14:54:32 Yeah that’s awesome. I was particularly thrilled about this one because I’ve never had the foresight - GhostofPokeyStixPast March 31, 2020, 12:58:13 tower grove farmer's market also has home delivery - VIV March 31, 2020, 12:33:47 Oh nice - good stuff in there. I’ll check them out.* - GhostofPokeyStixPast March 31, 2020, 13:01:15 Good for you, good to treat yourself right now* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2020, 12:07:28 Treat. Yo. Self. - Sounder March 31, 2020, 12:08:44 Das rite* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2020, 12:26:43 excellent. we've not done any fancy delivery. * - VIV March 31, 2020, 12:03:26 That's a lot of money for Soup. I hope it's a good bottle of wine* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 12:01:29 It’s not just soup. I think this place is consistently ranked as the #1 restaurant in stl - GhostofPokeyStixPast March 31, 2020, 12:05:24 check your sarcasm meter* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 12:06:14 People shit on stl all the time so you’ll have to forgive me for the auto defense* - GhostofPokeyStixPast March 31, 2020, 12:10:08 Adfession: I do find the quick trigger response to defend St. Louis entertaining - Sounder March 31, 2020, 12:11:51 I don't have a ton of experience with Stl, but every one I had was great - Taz March 31, 2020, 12:42:02 That explains the smell! - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 12:11:31 And it sounds like you have to open the can yourself when it gets delivered.* - DT March 31, 2020, 12:05:03 So based on discussion here, any interplanetary exploration will be done 100% by introverts, huh? - DT March 31, 2020, 11:42:45 LOL... between this and Ad Astra been thinking the same thing - ijustkrushalot March 31, 2020, 11:47:23 See Passengers with Chris Pratt. I'd totally be down for that. - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 11:56:24 The math is a lot different if you're stuck on a year long resupply mission to the asteroid belt - ijustkrushalot March 31, 2020, 12:01:31 Same. Or with Jennifer Lawrence, if it came to that.* - DT March 31, 2020, 11:57:32 I mean if I had to make a choice...* - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 11:58:02 Sounds glorious. Is there wifi?* - VIV March 31, 2020, 11:52:13 that shouldn't be hard to figure out, lag time from seconds to minutes in the inner solar system - ijustkrushalot March 31, 2020, 11:54:07 I have a surprise trip to Hawaii planned for my wife's 40th in June. - Figs March 31, 2020, 11:38:46 unless there's a deadline for getting a refund/credit - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 11:48:06 this. But I don't see how it happens* - reggiedunlop March 31, 2020, 12:02:02 That's what I'm afraid of. Which also invites the question of what metrics - Figs March 31, 2020, 12:17:51 That's going to be a huge challenge in all of this - Sounder March 31, 2020, 12:25:53 early or late June?* - bucktownillini March 31, 2020, 11:40:16 Mid 12-19th* - Figs March 31, 2020, 11:43:13 I'd say you could wait until the first week in May to see if we have started to flatten the curve, - bucktownillini March 31, 2020, 11:48:33 Today is our wedding anniversary and my wife is bummed we can't go out to celebrate, so... - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 11:30:41 Attaboy* - Tortillini March 31, 2020, 12:52:16 Wow! That's all good stuff! I wish I had more to add, but I feel you've got it all there.* - Wotcher March 31, 2020, 12:35:29 Nice work* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2020, 12:04:27 GREAT day to get married! We were supposed to be in Vegas for ours* - bjl63 March 31, 2020, 12:03:32 Congrats! We did Vegas last year.* - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 12:04:21 Hides post so MamaDels doesn't see....and, nice work!* - PapaDels March 31, 2020, 11:51:34 Nice* - Tooldresser March 31, 2020, 11:44:38 what else? - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 11:42:58 Congrats!! ... - Pooter March 31, 2020, 11:42:23 Youre making the average husband look bad* - DoucheLaloosh March 31, 2020, 11:38:07 Hey now. - osklister March 31, 2020, 12:09:38 congrats. we have our 20th in a few weeks, not sure what will still... - shua March 31, 2020, 11:37:55 That is sweet. Happy anni.* - DiamondDazzle March 31, 2020, 11:34:37 Invite her friend most likely to be down for a three way?!?* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 11:33:33 I'm looking for fresh, new ideas, Pooter! Not the same ol' same ol'!* - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 11:34:18 Lol. Sorry, Sounder. * - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 11:34:54 Being called Pooter might be the worst thing to happen to me - Sounder March 31, 2020, 11:37:33 you think you're offended? - Pooter March 31, 2020, 11:43:17 DiamondDazzle once called me terp* - Tortillini March 31, 2020, 12:51:45 lol* - reggiedunlop March 31, 2020, 12:11:08 I knew you'd love that. No idea what happened. Some kind of circuit misfire.* - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 11:38:23 Now that everyone’s socializing virtually, I’ve discovered I can’t do that anymore, either. - Sammich March 31, 2020, 11:22:58 NY +8470 cases, FL over 600 new. Over 200 NY deaths too* - CubsWonWorldSeries March 31, 2020, 11:05:05 I'm an introvert and most of my friends/family live an hour or more away, so it was already normal - Taz March 31, 2020, 10:57:16 I really miss sitting at a bar, eating some bar food, and watching a game on the TV above the bar* - OB25 March 31, 2020, 11:24:24 Yes, this. I'm quickly realizing the role that sports play in my life. - CWR10 March 31, 2020, 11:58:53 Preach.* - Warrin'_Illini March 31, 2020, 11:41:45 as an introvert seems just like a waste of money to watch something in a shittier environment* - ECEIllinois March 31, 2020, 11:34:20 As an introvert, I can sit at a bar all night long and happily not speak to anyone. - Tuscy March 31, 2020, 11:36:23 That's how I feel. I don't need to talk to people AT the bar, but I like being surrounded by people - DiamondDazzle March 31, 2020, 11:37:21 Hundo P.* - DiamondDazzle March 31, 2020, 11:24:45 I am extrovert out with friends, tiki or solo 3-4 times a week. This sucks* - DiamondDazzle March 31, 2020, 11:21:04 I know this is rough for you guys. I'm sorry. Has your work picked up or slowed down - Taz March 31, 2020, 11:28:04 We're fine, really. I'm just dramatic. Work is....it's a weird time. I had to lay off 45 people last - DiamondDazzle March 31, 2020, 11:32:44 I know you're fine, but also your feelings of loss are valid* - Taz March 31, 2020, 11:34:24 I find it difficult to empathize with extroverts - Sammich March 31, 2020, 11:25:02 Speaking of video games, I’ve been using the new MLB The Show as a distraction... - OB25 March 31, 2020, 11:54:22 I haven't gotten into franchise mode yet, but I started a March to October with the White Sox. - Sammich March 31, 2020, 11:59:51 SIDEJACK: So since we're stuck at home, Desert Fam is thinking about playing FIFA together. - Desert March 31, 2020, 11:30:26 Yes. No. Probably not. * - assassin March 31, 2020, 11:35:15 What he said. - Sammich March 31, 2020, 11:48:28 \m/ thanks man* - Desert March 31, 2020, 13:07:17 You know that feeling you get at a group gathering of people you don't know. - Desert March 31, 2020, 11:28:58 I live alone in a relatively new city. Have plenty to do and keep me busy but it still really sucks. - Warrin'_Illini March 31, 2020, 11:07:35 I feel ya. I'm not relatively far from my family and friends, but I am in a similar situation. - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 11:32:47 Stove/drain tile update? :-) - osklister March 31, 2020, 11:00:58 My basement is basically destroyed. But, hoping that going forward there's no - Taz March 31, 2020, 11:02:45 Still no cases here, right? I know we've had a few close contacts* - Cunativeson March 31, 2020, 10:56:10 Has Jacob Daughttery been heard from recently? - CubsWonWorldSeries March 31, 2020, 11:03:31 is he still shagging the sorority girl from Notre Dame?* - Detlef March 31, 2020, 11:08:12 Wait, what? Oh, that's the joke... I get it. * - osklister March 31, 2020, 12:17:18 [Chris Christie] - Chuck Woodaby March 31, 2020, 10:48:40 Hey, is that tunnel to NYC still shut down? Hope it doesn't affect his ambulance... - osklister March 31, 2020, 10:57:10 delete* - bucktownillini March 31, 2020, 10:47:46 Boo* - Chuck Woodaby March 31, 2020, 10:50:07 i know when I'm beat* - bucktownillini March 31, 2020, 10:58:19 [Chris Cuomo] - assassin March 31, 2020, 10:46:50 Fredo!* - CubsWonWorldSeries March 31, 2020, 12:14:33 Potential good news: fda approves use of hydroxychloroquine for treatment - Taz March 31, 2020, 10:41:53 Hope it works. I heard great things about it but the Phoenix couple death scared me on the use* - DanSaint March 31, 2020, 11:12:18 LOLOLOLOL - gig March 31, 2020, 12:02:36 I confused the two things. Though they were the same stuff. My bad* - DanSaint March 31, 2020, 12:05:26 They took fish tank cleaner. It's the AI, and is in an anti-malarial also recently approved for - ATL March 31, 2020, 11:41:40 dude, did you even read that story?* - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 11:21:31 But wasnt it the same stuff? I may have misunderstood what it was* - DanSaint March 31, 2020, 11:34:12 No it was chloroquine phosphate. - DoucheLaloosh March 31, 2020, 11:39:56 Better yet don’t take ANYTHING until actually sick and then only if a Dr. says.* - SurfTheBoneyard March 31, 2020, 12:45:27 Okay. I misunderstood the difference. My bad* - DanSaint March 31, 2020, 11:47:42 they used pool cleaner, not the same at all* - Dilbert March 31, 2020, 11:21:23 They took pool cleaner.* - DoucheLaloosh March 31, 2020, 11:21:01 Must of misunderstood the article I read. Thought it was same stuff* - DanSaint March 31, 2020, 11:35:39 This is why non-doctors shouldn't be suggesting treatments for things* - VIV March 31, 2020, 11:53:13 Exactly. * - DanSaint March 31, 2020, 12:06:01 Get your information from doctors or from people who actually listen to doctors - VIV March 31, 2020, 12:07:59 So did they, apparently.* - Illiniphil March 31, 2020, 11:43:02 Hope it’s good. The Chinese doctors really believe in it. - nash March 31, 2020, 10:45:39 a second infurating ventilator story for today. Taxpayers gave a Philips sub $14 million - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 10:34:20 We need a definition for criminal economic/contractual conduct that results in injury and death. - DoucheLaloosh March 31, 2020, 11:36:13 The profit motive is incompatible with health care.* - Sammich March 31, 2020, 11:26:35 Until these people start going to prison it's not going to change. - DoucheLaloosh March 31, 2020, 11:23:26 the 14 million was to help spur the project and design, not orders - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 12:00:18 I see below it's more complicated than that but it still seems egregious.* - DoucheLaloosh March 31, 2020, 11:26:58 It does suck but you really need the fancy high frills vents for these sick covid patients. - nash March 31, 2020, 10:39:39 unless I missed it, there's nothing in there that says the designed product wouldn't - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 10:45:43 i read (not sure if same article) that it would help in even keeping the lung "open" even if it - torinese March 31, 2020, 10:47:03 I’m not wrong. These little vents suck for covid patients. - nash March 31, 2020, 11:04:08 I'm not saying you're wrong. I'm just not seeing your points in the program the article - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 11:18:23 You got it. I’m saying that the government wants a sub 3k vent that does it all. - nash March 31, 2020, 12:06:45 But the article and program say it was possible and was happening - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 12:17:49 It might’ve been good that’s true. - nash March 31, 2020, 13:03:03 I think he's putting it in perspective. - DoucheLaloosh March 31, 2020, 11:30:03 right, considering the wide range of symptoms, not everyone needs the mercedes. question: - torinese March 31, 2020, 11:12:04 Would buy some time. And better than nothing.* - nash March 31, 2020, 12:08:18 so, i heard about splitting ventilators before, and now cuomo mentions it. if these machines need to - torinese March 31, 2020, 15:21:44 nope, splitting is probably bad idea jeans. - nash March 31, 2020, 15:36:59 Delete* - nash March 31, 2020, 11:04:07 They are paying serious bank for staffing this covid McCormick hospital. - nash March 31, 2020, 10:25:34 I'm not a doctor but that is bordering on really bad behavior - BoCool March 31, 2020, 11:50:39 and they are being compensated for that risk - Dilbert March 31, 2020, 11:52:48 wow.* - EffinIllini March 31, 2020, 11:34:45 that's serious coin* - TarheelIllini March 31, 2020, 10:38:19 Turns out there is something that can cheer me up - Sounder March 31, 2020, 10:21:13 Thing I am starting to hate - Sounder March 31, 2020, 10:12:40 Also Central American beans + light roast + burr grinder + French press * - meanjeans March 31, 2020, 12:25:50 Coffee subthread yas! I love my Ember mugs. Have the basic mug and travel mug - meanjeans March 31, 2020, 12:24:49 I am a barbarian so we just make a pot using a basic coffee maker - DT March 31, 2020, 11:04:01 Likewise* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2020, 12:06:35 I love coffee, legitimately my favorite drink. But I can never brew a good cup at home. - Desert March 31, 2020, 11:00:01 no sign. - Dilbert March 31, 2020, 10:56:26 Coffee off shoot that might be fun - what's your favorite local place that will ship beans? - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 10:53:21 Batdorf & Bronson/Dancing Goat. Love their Guatamalean beans... - shua March 31, 2020, 11:21:09 my local place just started, backlot in evanston and chicago. my mke fave, anodyne, has been doing - torinese March 31, 2020, 11:16:41 i make cold brew 3 days at a time. takes 5 mins to make * - VIV March 31, 2020, 10:42:46 Do you heat it up, and if so how? Or just drink cold? * - meanjeans March 31, 2020, 12:27:20 drink cold with 1 squirt of liquid stevia.* - VIV March 31, 2020, 12:35:41 What's your system? I tried that should probably try again.* - DoucheLaloosh March 31, 2020, 11:28:14 It's simple. Just a 48oz pitcher with a filter tube insert - VIV March 31, 2020, 12:00:44 I bought a big ass 2 gallon or so jar with a spout on the bottom. - DoucheLaloosh April 2, 2020, 6:57:52 Same. Its a Kitchen Aid. So it has a basket for the grounds and a spicket to pour out. - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 11:06:39 I think mine is, too. I transfer to a big thermos when it's ready to avoid the sludge* - VIV March 31, 2020, 12:04:35 my local coffee shop is grinding and delivering their beans - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 10:28:33 I've been making a french press every morning for years... so no change there - ijustkrushalot March 31, 2020, 10:24:20 yep. problem is i'm now making 2 big ass cups worth a day instead of 1 - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 10:35:13 I'd have a cup at home, take a thermos to work - ijustkrushalot March 31, 2020, 10:37:39 For fun sometime. Do your French press without heating up the water. Stick in in the fridge over - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 10:25:55 I honestly have never tried cold brew, I just like having a nice warm cup of joe - ijustkrushalot March 31, 2020, 10:29:38 It was kind of a game changer for me - Sounder March 31, 2020, 10:31:50 I am going through an immense amount of cold brew* - gvibes March 31, 2020, 10:20:35 I am going through an immense amount of strange brew* - Illiniphil March 31, 2020, 10:31:17 caved and bought an electric burr grinder so i don't have to manually grind every day - torinese March 31, 2020, 10:20:31 I bought my wife a grinder for Christmas. - Illiniphil March 31, 2020, 10:34:06 ooh, let's ship you some better beans! my favorite place in mke was already shipping, and the local - torinese March 31, 2020, 11:13:58 I did the same* - gvibes March 31, 2020, 10:23:26 Love making pour over every morning. - Chilango March 31, 2020, 10:17:38 I had left my grinder and Aeropress in my desk at work... - shua March 31, 2020, 11:19:12 This. It's legitimately the highlight* - CWR10 March 31, 2020, 10:28:08 I've been doing cold brew in the fridge over night. Its basically just a french press - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 10:19:26 Does the grind and the kind of coffee matter?* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 10:21:59 Yes* - Chilango March 31, 2020, 10:25:37 I haven't expiramented too much with different beans. And I use a coarse, medium grind. - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 10:23:41 Cold brew is great, haven't figured out the calibration on the grinder* - Chilango March 31, 2020, 10:20:37 Let me know if you do* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 10:22:53 Ordinarily I would just get some beans and ask good coffee palce to grind a small amount - Chilango March 31, 2020, 10:26:34 Adam Schlesinger songs... - SurfTheBoneyard March 31, 2020, 9:54:34 You forgot my favorite... - Wotcher March 31, 2020, 10:02:15 my fave - ATL March 31, 2020, 9:59:05 In case people miss it and need some good news, extubing in my example below is good news!* - Cunativeson March 31, 2020, 9:47:42 meaning folks are recovering? * - Pooter March 31, 2020, 9:48:22 Correct* - Cunativeson March 31, 2020, 9:50:34 yep. good news, indeed * - Pooter March 31, 2020, 9:56:27 Emergency Alert on phones - BradUnderwoodforprez March 31, 2020, 9:33:29 It was intended for them to sign up for their own alert system. - SurfTheBoneyard March 31, 2020, 10:28:47 Got that. Eek* - Phytynlini March 31, 2020, 9:43:46 I saw that* - Tooldresser March 31, 2020, 9:35:52 I'm constantly watching and checking the news in hopes of good news. - DiamondDazzle March 31, 2020, 9:24:57 Good news my wife just sent me........I try to ignore it all too depressing but 0 cases here - Tbag March 31, 2020, 9:47:16 if you're looking for good news, check back in may* - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 9:41:42 don't do that. you're only going to drive yourself crazy. - VIV March 31, 2020, 9:28:04 Yeah, trying to back off today. Couldn't sleep at all last night.* - DiamondDazzle March 31, 2020, 9:31:39 Yeah, unplug. If there's really good news of treatment or vaccine you'll see it on social media. - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 9:33:52 Narrator: there was no good news - Sounder March 31, 2020, 9:27:51 but we are in this together and we will get through this. stronger? hopefully. - VIV March 31, 2020, 10:44:34 I don't know - makes me feel better knowing most of us are feeling the same - DiamondDazzle March 31, 2020, 9:32:49 We're not in this together? * - Taz March 31, 2020, 9:28:18 00000 - VIV March 31, 2020, 10:42:10 Falstaff. Because we're all in this together. - osklister March 31, 2020, 9:33:33 It doesn’t really feel that way to me - Sounder March 31, 2020, 9:33:10 Honestly the not going out has been the same most places for a couple of weeks. - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 9:41:46 20 states don't have shelter in place yet* - bucktownillini March 31, 2020, 9:44:20 Our county announced it before the state did. And many of hte stay at home suggestions before the - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 9:47:38 For three weeks? - Sounder March 31, 2020, 9:43:51 In Minneapolis, I’ve been WFH since 3/9. Only left my apt for grocery store and walks - MC March 31, 2020, 10:13:44 I legitimately wasn’t trying to make this a contest - Sounder March 31, 2020, 10:16:13 We have staying in for 3 weeks at this point - opey8 March 31, 2020, 9:46:41 We have here but we were early. But yeah, at lesat 2 for a lot of people I know. * - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 9:46:40 Where do you live?* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 9:47:28 Raleigh area * - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 9:47:59 Check your math, I don’t believe you that it’s been three weeks - Sounder March 31, 2020, 9:58:41 I'm in STL and our last day in the office was 3/13. Been WFH since then.* - VIV March 31, 2020, 12:06:03 a lot of people started working from home before their governor's orders* - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 10:01:36 Work from home is not the same as strong suggestion to limit your time outside - Sounder March 31, 2020, 10:07:01 It's maddening to you. - IlliniOllie March 31, 2020, 10:19:27 I'm an introvert. And was working remotely full time before this hit. - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 10:21:07 and to pile on, even as a full time remote working introvert...yeah I'm back here because its - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 10:24:59 *pinchy motion* - Gene Parmesan March 31, 2020, 10:57:55 Lol. You’d openly laugh if you saw how lame I am these days. It maybe more than a year - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 11:16:54 The working from home I really enjoy. Always have. Though I miss a plethora of food options for - GrandmotherPearlsJam March 31, 2020, 10:24:43 Yeah, I've lost weight going remote. And we have a pretty private back yard with enough - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 10:27:48 Same. We've done a lot of drinks and card games in the screened porch - GrandmotherPearlsJam March 31, 2020, 10:32:55 Yeah, my motivation for projects has been terrible. I got a couple of prints for my birthday months - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 10:35:57 I sort of resent my wife for how much she seems to like this - Sounder March 31, 2020, 10:24:43 it essentially is - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 10:18:17 Shelter in place really has been no different than the other stay inside suggestions. - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 10:08:35 We have been. Strong suggestions to stay at home for 2 weeks now (happened around the NCAA tourney - 1 NEW March 31, 2020, 10:00:36 So it’s two weeks, not two* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 10:05:24 People are trying to commiserate with you. - GrandmotherPearlsJam March 31, 2020, 10:08:43 Dotz - Sounder March 31, 2020, 10:11:17 "We" as in the people of Washington or "we" as in the people of these United States? - GrandmotherPearlsJam March 31, 2020, 10:19:29 We the US, and we the world - Sounder March 31, 2020, 10:52:16 you don't understand, he has it worse than anyone, anywhere. - illfan23 March 31, 2020, 10:10:46 I never said either of those things* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 10:13:39 right. you said there are only 5 * - Pooter March 31, 2020, 10:15:33 Charlotte as well. This coming Friday will make 3 weeks for me. - GrandmotherPearlsJam March 31, 2020, 9:56:01 Kentucky's governor is issuing an order prohibiting residents from leaving the state - ATL March 31, 2020, 9:13:24 Can I presume the derby is already canceled* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 9:35:16 Early September. - osklister March 31, 2020, 9:37:05 How much is fall going to kick ass? - Sounder March 31, 2020, 9:42:06 Until the second wave hits ... *ducks* - Kajagoogoo March 31, 2020, 9:43:44 That is almost for sure going to happen* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 9:45:48 Positive: the Last Dance being released beginning April 19th* - Phytynlini March 31, 2020, 9:12:14 2 eps every Sunday night over 5 weeks. Nice * - MC March 31, 2020, 9:18:30 really cool use of big data and connected devices to track fevers - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 9:10:28 The fever for more cowbell continues to rise* - memyselfandillini March 31, 2020, 9:43:07 [100 crew members of the USS Teddy Roosevelt] - ATL March 31, 2020, 8:58:48 Eggplant is on his 4th watch of Space Jam since we've been home* - Gene Parmesan March 31, 2020, 8:57:47 So, dumas question: has your district been doing online learning since he's been out of school? - osklister March 31, 2020, 9:07:29 he's in Pre-K, so not really - Gene Parmesan March 31, 2020, 9:17:49 TY. I figured CPD was burning Spring Break days up until now... - osklister March 31, 2020, 9:29:41 ahhh, I see you have a child of character and class. Well done * - MC March 31, 2020, 9:07:17 Update from my friend working the ICU at Northwestern - Cunativeson March 31, 2020, 8:28:47 My friend at Carle ER has been slow. They have had about half the patient load - Tooldresser March 31, 2020, 9:40:17 In any urban area, lots of people use the ED as their PCP - ISeeDeadHawkeyes March 31, 2020, 9:53:31 Yes. The people with hang nails, drug seekers, tummy aches ect. Have stopped - Tooldresser March 31, 2020, 10:16:46 Rush's MICU is completely full of intubated patients. ICU is 3/4 full.* - PrkrLewis March 31, 2020, 9:16:55 someone should put them in the Limelight - IlliniSax05 March 31, 2020, 9:18:17 Entre Nous, this is a bad place for a pun thread* - ATL March 31, 2020, 9:53:42 If extubing means what I think it means, it seems counter to the “intubation = death sentance” - tvillini March 31, 2020, 8:51:33 Update from the source! "No, it's a good thing" - Cunativeson March 31, 2020, 9:46:57 If assumed that they're not extubating due to the patient being taken off of life support or dead* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes March 31, 2020, 9:09:36 Also true. - tvillini March 31, 2020, 9:24:01 nevermind..RIF * - Pooter March 31, 2020, 9:02:43 That's good news. * - DoucheLaloosh March 31, 2020, 8:42:42 So what’s going to happen with the primary elections? - PapaDels March 31, 2020, 8:27:02 Everything was fine in IL! They HAD to hold the election! - HectorVillanueva19 March 31, 2020, 9:51:20 Looks like Bill Maher is going to be right - Sounder March 31, 2020, 9:19:29 We held an election during the 1918 pandemic and in the middle of the Civil War. - larue33 March 31, 2020, 9:17:25 The election will happen, yes. I'm still curious about how the primaries will happen.* - PapaDels March 31, 2020, 12:45:33 Ideally, they just hand Cuomo the nomination. He'd destroy Trump in Nov* - HamptonSki March 31, 2020, 9:02:49 If that could happen (Cuomo getting the nom out of nowhere), I would be ecstatic. - Kajagoogoo March 31, 2020, 9:37:38 Further question: - Sammich March 31, 2020, 8:34:33 the actual danger here is the electoral college and State's power over election rules - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 9:06:04 Election can't be postponed. If the states can't hold elections to decide the electors, the - doubledown March 31, 2020, 8:55:26 No president can postpone the election. If there is no voting, the current president leaves office - Wotcher March 31, 2020, 8:39:20 From a Biz Insider article, so take it for whatever it's worth to you: - osklister March 31, 2020, 8:56:59 Interesting... so Mike Pompeo, et al do not have a "term" and would continue to hold their titles? - osklister March 31, 2020, 10:02:07 congress and the president would need to both approve the postponement - gig March 31, 2020, 8:56:03 Of course, I should have typed "no president can LEGALLY postpone the election". So considering who - Wotcher March 31, 2020, 8:41:55 I read that’s not the case as if there’s no election, the speaker has technically not been - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 8:41:06 Ahhh...I see. When is her term up? Same time as Trump/Pence? That's too bad. Who's next? Crap... - Wotcher March 31, 2020, 8:54:07 Alexander Haig is in charge * - Pooter March 31, 2020, 9:03:38 ...here, at the White House... - osklister March 31, 2020, 9:25:27 "in control"...the memory is fading...* - Pooter March 31, 2020, 16:56:39 Nov this year* - gig March 31, 2020, 8:56:38 Same lame duck as everyone else, no? Nov-Jan she's still in until Inauguration Day. - osklister March 31, 2020, 9:51:59 he wouldn't have a point if he rejects a mail-in ballot measure now - snipes824 March 31, 2020, 8:37:29 Geez, I wore my "You have died of dysentery" shirt and it's completely wasted... - shua March 31, 2020, 8:13:02 "I went to Italy and all I got was this lousy virus"* - memyselfandillini March 31, 2020, 9:47:22 i'm getting my 27 disc Skywalker Saga box set today - IlliniSax05 March 31, 2020, 8:30:23 yep, getting the Steelbook, otherwise I would have just had it delivered... - shua March 31, 2020, 8:37:47 yeah I changed my steelbook from pickup to delivery last week - IlliniSax05 March 31, 2020, 8:46:15 ooo - biclops March 31, 2020, 8:08:06 this story regarding ventilators is infuriating - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 8:06:40 utterly unsurprising. we haven't had real antitrust in this country for a couple of decades* - cpsteine March 31, 2020, 9:07:44 Covidien sucks* - longsnapper March 31, 2020, 8:15:00 Just found out a woman who was in my leadership class this year was deployed to NYC - DT March 31, 2020, 7:47:34 I'm getting to the point where, while I can't seem to keep myself from constantly checking for - Wotcher March 31, 2020, 7:37:05 32% unemployment - ab75 March 31, 2020, 7:26:03 That’s even worse than my worst case scenario - GMAW March 31, 2020, 9:22:32 probably another 4 million claims from last week. probably that again this week* - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 7:40:49 Yep ... the carnage can be bad. I really hope we can somehow thread the needle - ab75 March 31, 2020, 8:10:45 "AS" damaging? I think it will be more. Give it another 4+ weeks.... - HectorVillanueva19 March 31, 2020, 10:00:15 We haven’t reached the next catastrophic step: - GMAW March 31, 2020, 10:07:58 MORE TESTING (AUTOFILL)* - shua March 31, 2020, 8:13:38 same models as the thread from yesterday, btw. Birx saying 100k-200k dead.* - VIV March 31, 2020, 7:21:29 You can tell the admin thinks it's going to be extremely terrible because they've already got their - doubledown March 31, 2020, 8:49:23 I’m starting to think she’s kinda hot* - Stu March 31, 2020, 7:45:48 She was a bit of a looker in her day... - PapaDels March 31, 2020, 7:55:08 Side note: I’ve been watching a lot of Cartoon Network - Sounder March 31, 2020, 9:26:50 double post - ATL March 31, 2020, 7:20:18 We're getting close to 1 million tests in the US - ATL March 31, 2020, 7:20:18 View thread; Collapse ^ My days have been reduced to answering the same 4 questions each day: - Philo April 2, 2020, 7:16:39 View thread; 1 response, posted April 2, 2020, 8:58:37 Yes, golf cart ride! - Jackie April 2, 2020, 8:58:37 View thread; Collapse ^ POLE: Who was the best band of the 1980's? - TarheelIllini March 31, 2020, 9:54:13 [poll] View thread; 91 responses, latest posted April 2, 2020, 8:35:33, View last; The Cult Jam* - Phytynlini April 1, 2020, 21:37:00 heart? Pretenders? Eurythmics? - Chilango April 1, 2020, 20:11:06 Anyone who didn’t vote for R.E.M. is a moron* - JeffFrank March 31, 2020, 20:28:14 My name is Moron P. Wotcher, and I hate R.E.M. The only reason they didn't finish in last place - Wotcher April 1, 2020, 7:02:13 too bad because this is one of best songs ever conceived... - Throwsize April 1, 2020, 21:13:46 That one wasn't too bad, actually. And Man On The Moon is decent. But they have a long way to go to - Wotcher April 2, 2020, 8:00:00 Kraftwerk - timmer March 31, 2020, 14:42:28 The Pixies.* - Chicago Joe March 31, 2020, 14:35:09 At Mabel's ca. 1987* - memyselfandillini April 1, 2020, 21:07:48 Fun Fact: Smells Like Teen Spirit - Sounder March 31, 2020, 14:40:57 if it was first-half only: the police; for entire 80s: THE SMITHS* - suburbanmyth March 31, 2020, 14:15:14 Two bands that I liked that bridged the late 70's early 80's were The Specials & The English Beat* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2020, 14:06:31 great bands. Special Beat Service still in my rotation* - memyselfandillini April 1, 2020, 21:08:31 I saw the Specials in concert last year - Sounder March 31, 2020, 14:39:45 Clash.* - DT March 31, 2020, 14:38:35 Good call* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2020, 14:40:30 Alabama* - eta March 31, 2020, 12:52:07 Top 5 bands I'd most to like see live but haven't* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 12:53:12 Husker Du - Tortillini March 31, 2020, 12:50:12 good pull though.* - memyselfandillini April 1, 2020, 21:09:04 Replacements would probably be my #1.... - KingTalkyTiki March 31, 2020, 14:02:22 They came to Foellinger in 87 blew the doors off, Tommy jumped off stage into crowd with his bass* - tuffy7 March 31, 2020, 14:28:01 Played again in 1991. Figured I'd see them next time. - KingTalkyTiki March 31, 2020, 14:43:51 Wholehearted Second. Replacements is there too.* - tuffy7 March 31, 2020, 14:01:07 Great minds..* - KingTalkyTiki March 31, 2020, 14:02:50 Nit: your thread title says “of the 80s” and your poll title says “in the 80s” - meanjeans March 31, 2020, 12:29:20 I'll admit I'd have a much easier time ranking them from most to least favorite as opposed to "best" - Wotcher March 31, 2020, 12:26:11 Uh, they post on here: Kajagoogoo* - LWillhite March 31, 2020, 12:09:57 *tips cap* We never got the respect we deserved. It's a neverending story. - Kajagoogoo March 31, 2020, 14:23:05 I thought you’d be too shy to toot your own horn.* - DT March 31, 2020, 14:39:33 what a bleak decade for music* - VIV March 31, 2020, 12:08:57 this got more bites than I expected. - VIV March 31, 2020, 14:25:12 I'm 40...thank you very much!* - DanSaint April 2, 2020, 8:17:58 Agree...not great* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2020, 12:38:17 As confirmed during SiriusXM's top 1000 from the 80's this past holiday season, 1981-84 was the - Wotcher March 31, 2020, 12:30:59 And I was a junior in hs - sophomore in college during that time - TarheelIllini March 31, 2020, 18:54:50 Agreed...great artists, great variety* - RSMBob March 31, 2020, 13:58:54 Late 80s had a ton of great songs...* - Quiz March 31, 2020, 13:57:47 LOLOLOLOL. come on* - VIV March 31, 2020, 12:37:04 Specifically, the alternative electronic driven sub genre is some of my favorite of all time - Sounder March 31, 2020, 12:51:38 nope. for once, he's right * - Pooter March 31, 2020, 12:38:30 What?? That's the second time just TODAY I've been right! :-) * - Wotcher March 31, 2020, 13:14:28 well, I thought you were wrong that other time - Pooter March 31, 2020, 13:57:30 it's objectively somewhere late 60s/early 70s - VIV March 31, 2020, 13:10:28 Musical taste is not "objective". If it were, there'd only be one genre. Best is always subjective.* - Wotcher March 31, 2020, 13:16:43 someone alert the grammys* - VIV March 31, 2020, 13:18:47 Definitely a requirement to go underground for the good stuff, especially in the second half.* - Sammich March 31, 2020, 12:27:39 Crazy talk. Nothing compares to it* - DoucheLaloosh March 31, 2020, 12:21:37 I went to the critic, and guess what he told me? Guess what he told me? - Sammich March 31, 2020, 12:26:39 ooo - Sounder March 31, 2020, 12:16:42 No kidding. Woof and a half. * - assassin March 31, 2020, 12:14:53 It might be Metallica? * - illini March 31, 2020, 11:55:42 yep* - John Coctostan March 31, 2020, 12:21:21 Depends on your definition of their best. Most mainstream success came in the early 90's. - Wotcher March 31, 2020, 12:28:55 U2 wins the 2nd half of the decade but the first half might be REO Speedwagon - RSMBob March 31, 2020, 11:30:23 Winger. Lock it up Brum* - KingTalkyTiki March 31, 2020, 11:30:02 KIP WINGER SWOOOOON* - Jackie April 1, 2020, 21:35:59 REM and U2's 80s stuff still sound great. The rest sounds very dated. REM FTW* - Desert March 31, 2020, 11:15:12 Leppard...but that is a major bias* - DanSaint March 31, 2020, 11:13:26 Of these choices, here's how I looked at it. - SurfTheBoneyard March 31, 2020, 10:52:44 I agree even if the masses didn't know who U2 was until the 2nd half of the decade - RSMBob March 31, 2020, 11:32:09 War was released in early 83 - DT March 31, 2020, 11:49:18 Yeah, they were pretty big on MTV in those days - jdl March 31, 2020, 11:59:54 Depeche Mode, The Cure, New Order* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 10:08:52 New Order would be on my list. Probably not near the top but still on a list. * - harb March 31, 2020, 20:18:42 Also Sisters of Mercy,Smiths,Furs,INXS,Ramones,Talk Talk,Triffids,Replacements,Violent Femmes,...* - Quiz March 31, 2020, 10:38:41 Rock n Roll High School !!* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2020, 14:12:17 INXS was INCredible* - Sounder March 31, 2020, 10:40:13 Seger & Silver Bullet Band & Springsteen and E Street band are worthy. * - Samricky March 31, 2020, 10:07:35 I by and large hate classic rock. Springsteen holds up though* - Chilango April 1, 2020, 20:12:10 The River, Nebraska, Born in the USA and Tunnel of Love are a pretty strong set of albums* - ATL March 31, 2020, 12:27:08 Hell of a resume* - memyselfandillini April 1, 2020, 21:11:24 I was thinking that Darkness was also 80s, but it was not. - Samricky March 31, 2020, 14:00:27 Darkness is a great album......I saw the tour supporting that release* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2020, 14:02:27 Other than The River they don't match his early stuff* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2020, 12:35:46 They're a different sound, certainly but I think Born in the USA does. I think Tunnel of Love is - ATL March 31, 2020, 13:21:25 the whiteness is blinding * - Pooter March 31, 2020, 9:57:42 What are IU basketball teams under Bob Knight?* - Desert March 31, 2020, 11:16:07 that's bullshit * - Pooter March 31, 2020, 11:51:34 What are IU basketball teams since Bob Knight?* - Desert March 31, 2020, 13:52:42 "Band" disqualifies Prince and MJ. Unless you argue the Revolution was more than a backing band. - PapaDels March 31, 2020, 10:52:08 Prince and MJ are all better than them. So is Bruce - JacobRDaugherty April 2, 2020, 8:35:33 Boyz II Men........TLC......Gill, Biv, Devoe* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2020, 16:04:58 Kool and the Gang* - DT March 31, 2020, 11:53:59 There you go * - Pooter March 31, 2020, 12:24:49 Cameo, EWF. neither as big as those listed * - Pooter March 31, 2020, 11:53:34 Word Up* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2020, 12:36:55 New Edition. Milli Vanilli.* - DT March 31, 2020, 11:55:08 Dam, Jordan made some great music during the off-season. * - osklister March 31, 2020, 10:59:08 you include the Talking Heads but you don't include Guns n' Roses? - IlliniSax05 March 31, 2020, 9:56:02 GnR only had one record in the 80s (EDIT - two, forgot Lies) - bjl63 March 31, 2020, 9:58:07 View thread; Collapse ^ If the codovavirus went away tomorrow, what is the first thing you would do?* - bbonb April 1, 2020, 12:42:57 View thread; 88 responses, latest posted April 2, 2020, 7:53:37, View last; Lunch and day drinking at several local places. * - harb April 1, 2020, 21:06:09 Go to my in laws. FIL was diagnosed with colon cancer today. - Kimmerz April 1, 2020, 20:11:55 man, sorry* - snipes824 April 2, 2020, 7:53:37 Stay positive. I have that was a friend diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 2006. "HAVE", not - Wotcher April 2, 2020, 7:51:43 Fuvk man. I don't have words. I'm sitting with you all* - Taz April 1, 2020, 21:46:05 Sorry. * - harb April 1, 2020, 21:39:36 Oof. Sorry* - Phytynlini April 1, 2020, 21:36:02 Terrible, sorry* - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2020, 21:23:23 Ugh. Sorry, Kimmerz. Blows. * - Tuscy April 1, 2020, 21:20:12 Oh Jesus... we’re so sorry. * - aimlessillini April 1, 2020, 21:17:18 Sorry for you guys.* - ATL April 1, 2020, 20:22:03 Sorry Kimmerz, I hope he recovers fully* - PapaDels April 1, 2020, 20:16:11 Sorry. - Chilango April 1, 2020, 20:13:16 I'm sorry, my friend. * - Taz April 1, 2020, 21:46:34 Oh man, sorry* - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2020, 21:22:38 Ugh, man I’m sorry* - PapaDels April 1, 2020, 20:25:33 Oh man, I'm sorry. That's awful. * - Kimmerz April 1, 2020, 20:16:24 WTF man* - Jackie April 1, 2020, 20:12:30 Right? I'm pretty used to medical chaos, - Kimmerz April 1, 2020, 20:17:20 not a single post - bbonb April 1, 2020, 16:23:58 I give thanks every morning. Starts me out on the good foot!* - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2020, 21:29:59 The Lord's House is never closed; I have assumed everyone has been attending as normal.* - Warrin'_Illini April 1, 2020, 16:26:54 Roll a fatty, go to a crowded rock n roll bar and have a drink since I've suspended all three....... - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2020, 16:06:30 I've stopped drinking but not rolling fatties.* - PrkrLewis April 1, 2020, 16:31:53 I'm a lot older than you I'm doing all I can to get in shape. Actually started the booze dry........ - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2020, 21:28:06 A friend of mine posted this over the weekend; only in his post changed jail to covid. - Smitto April 1, 2020, 15:23:55 Go out every night for like a week straight. Go to the beach and I even miss the gym.* - Warrin'_Illini April 1, 2020, 15:21:18 Also I assume I'll be charged by the gym this month like normal.* - Warrin'_Illini April 1, 2020, 21:25:32 Meal & drinks at a local joint with friends, then go to one of our Houses and hang - Jack McMurdo April 1, 2020, 15:18:23 I have an urge for Dennys* - Stu April 1, 2020, 15:16:05 a Waffle House pilgrimage might be necessary * - Pooter April 1, 2020, 15:17:08 Covered, smothered, scattered, chunked, topped, diced, peppered and capped? * - osklister April 1, 2020, 16:41:24 Nothing, cause I still wouldn't trust being around other people.* - HamptonSki April 1, 2020, 15:13:35 Per the conversation below, do we know any Chicago restaurants/bars that are definitely closed* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 15:08:35 Go to da Jewels and do a Great Cornholio impression in the paper goods aisle.* - SurfTheBoneyard April 1, 2020, 15:07:05 2 girls at once* - Drippy April 1, 2020, 15:04:37 Never thought I'd say this in a million years: go back to C-U and visit my parents and in-laws. - Wotcher April 1, 2020, 14:38:43 Downtown Paign bar hoppin' with friends ... or Trippy w/ Dragon Fire. - Kajagoogoo April 1, 2020, 14:36:35 Contract Qdobavirus.* - MojoJojo April 1, 2020, 14:35:40 Blare "I'm Free" by Kenny Loggins* - DanSaint April 1, 2020, 14:30:31 Heaven helps the man who fights his fear* - PapaDels April 1, 2020, 15:03:24 probably go out and smooch the first cute college girl i see. - BoCool April 1, 2020, 14:27:17 VC Day* - bbonb April 1, 2020, 14:34:13 followed by VD Night* - VIV April 1, 2020, 14:35:38 Bitch that they were too quick to cancel the tournament instead of postpone* - meanjeans April 1, 2020, 14:16:05 Have a beer and play with the dog in the back yard. Same thing as today. - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 13:56:48 Dinner with friends* - PapaDels April 1, 2020, 13:44:37 Probably Carol's.* - DiamondDazzle April 1, 2020, 13:40:34 Hope you have a time machine* - longsnapper April 1, 2020, 14:36:29 Sad.* - DiamondDazzle April 1, 2020, 14:39:04 Bottle of Old Style, shot of Wild Turkey and a buffalo chicken sammy....STAT!* - KingTalkyTiki April 1, 2020, 13:55:03 1. Book a flight for my family back to Germany. 2. Go to the nearest ski resort open* - timmer April 1, 2020, 13:25:14 Realistically, dinner and drinks. Go see live music too* - bjl63 April 1, 2020, 13:17:24 Reserve my hotel for the July Cubs/Cards series. I have tix but not hotel - DanSaint April 1, 2020, 13:15:05 You can reserve a room without paying. Most are one-click cancellation. * - illini April 1, 2020, 13:17:43 I know but no reason to do so now. No way baseball starts up by then. * - DanSaint April 1, 2020, 13:26:41 I think there's a decent chance MLB is playing in July. My concern would be the schedule is altered - illini April 1, 2020, 13:57:03 I cant see it. I think if there is baseball in July...its in empty stadiums - DanSaint April 1, 2020, 14:29:35 I kinda wonder if they tighten up on the divisional games, to cut down on travel days. - osklister April 1, 2020, 16:44:34 Cough on all the food at the grocery store with impunity* - Herman Blume April 1, 2020, 13:12:19 not wash my hands* - Tortillini April 1, 2020, 14:34:20 And my fingers would maintain contact with my face for at least a month* - Herman Blume April 1, 2020, 15:19:09 since it'd be thursday, probably go out for lunch* - torinese April 1, 2020, 13:08:15 Your mom* - VIV April 1, 2020, 12:57:27 Really nice steak dinner somewhere* - Blazer April 1, 2020, 12:57:12 hookers and blow.* - illfan23 April 1, 2020, 12:55:35 but, seriously, a Cubs game/trip to Chicago.* - illfan23 April 1, 2020, 12:56:19 chile verde at Maya's Cafe assuming they survive* - assassin April 1, 2020, 12:55:23 yeah, we are getting delivery two or three times a week to try and do our part - opey8 April 1, 2020, 12:57:32 they haven't been open for takeout or delivery, so i'm extra worried* - assassin April 1, 2020, 13:06:14 the number of restaurants that never reopen will be brutal* - Sounder April 1, 2020, 13:16:26 I miss good mexican food more than i can put into words...* - opey8 April 1, 2020, 13:11:24 I was just thinking Sunday what I wouldn't give to go into some nondescript sports bar - illini April 1, 2020, 12:55:08 Good one. * - DanSaint April 1, 2020, 13:27:17 red light district - opey8 April 1, 2020, 12:54:36 Go out to eat. Except so would everyone which would be too anxiety inducing - Taz April 1, 2020, 12:52:48 Either go barhopping or get a round of golf in* - illinilosch April 1, 2020, 12:52:29 Probably go get wasted at Watson’s or esquire* - illini21 April 1, 2020, 12:49:33 hmm...I don't think we've ever met. Maybe we should after this? - illfan23 April 1, 2020, 13:43:47 make sure illini222 also comes* - assassin April 1, 2020, 15:05:40 Yes, I want patio time* - Jackie April 1, 2020, 13:03:54 Big Grove or Ko Fusion with live music.* - Tuscy April 1, 2020, 13:04:32 Yesssss, then down to the squire for PINEAPPLE TEQUILA * - Jackie April 1, 2020, 13:15:20 Take my daughter to the DMV. (And explain to my kids they were going back to school.)* - EffinIllini April 1, 2020, 12:49:05 Two chicks at the same time* - Phytynlini April 1, 2020, 12:48:11 Why not dream big? * - osklister April 1, 2020, 13:37:47 Take my wife out for an anniversary dinner.* - Tuscy April 1, 2020, 12:47:22 same - bbonb April 1, 2020, 12:49:30 View thread; Collapse ^ DELETE - ATL April 2, 2020, 7:40:28 0 responses Biclops virus thread April 2nd - timmer April 2, 2020, 2:13:06 View thread; 1 response, posted April 2, 2020, 5:16:37 Y* - CubsWonWorldSeries April 2, 2020, 5:16:37 View thread; Collapse ^ Constantinople virus thread April 2nd - biclops April 2, 2020, 1:01:07 View thread; 1 response, posted April 2, 2020, 5:16:15 O* - CubsWonWorldSeries April 2, 2020, 5:16:15 View thread; Collapse ^ Connecticut virus thread April 2nd - biclops April 2, 2020, 0:58:48 View thread; 1 response, posted April 2, 2020, 5:15:53 U* - CubsWonWorldSeries April 2, 2020, 5:15:53 View thread; Collapse ^ Chipotle virus thread April 2nd - biclops April 2, 2020, 0:58:12 View thread; 1 response, posted April 2, 2020, 5:15:35 S* - CubsWonWorldSeries April 2, 2020, 5:15:35 View thread; Collapse ^ Corolla virus thread April 2nd - biclops April 2, 2020, 0:57:30 View thread; 1 response, posted April 2, 2020, 5:15:19 U* - CubsWonWorldSeries April 2, 2020, 5:15:19 View thread; Collapse ^ Copacabana virus thread April 2nd - biclops April 2, 2020, 0:57:10 View thread; 1 response, posted April 2, 2020, 5:14:58 C* - CubsWonWorldSeries April 2, 2020, 5:14:58 View thread; Collapse ^ Casablanca virus thread April 2nd - biclops April 2, 2020, 0:56:24 View thread; 1 response, posted April 2, 2020, 5:14:39 K* - CubsWonWorldSeries April 2, 2020, 5:14:39 View thread; Collapse ^ Ok, so March sucked. Let’s see if April will suck more COVID-19 thread - timmer April 1, 2020, 4:29:21 View thread; 451 responses, latest posted April 2, 2020, 0:26:52, View last; good news. virus is over guys - biclops April 1, 2020, 23:46:36 covid themed advertising weirds me out - biclops April 1, 2020, 23:30:28 RIP [Ellis Marsalis] father of Wynton and Branford - KingTalkyTiki April 1, 2020, 21:22:04 Ooo - KingTalkyTiki April 1, 2020, 21:45:06 Bummer.* - Phytynlini April 1, 2020, 21:34:44 Let’s not mix words, thank you Stevie - TarheelIllini April 1, 2020, 21:19:17 Makes me want a minced drink.* - Illiniphil April 1, 2020, 21:20:56 I want a mixed meat pie* - Stu April 1, 2020, 21:50:00 Isn’t it “mince words”? - illini thunder April 1, 2020, 21:20:45 classic tarheel - IlliniSax05 April 1, 2020, 21:40:28 Wimbledon, now the Open. Sigh. * - jdl April 1, 2020, 21:00:19 Six months away, but cant imagine the Ryder Cup happening* - HamptonSki April 1, 2020, 21:59:11 As Tommy Boy said, it's bridge abutment time.* - Warrin'_Illini April 1, 2020, 21:23:26 Ran to the store and saw a number of people with masks. Surgical and N95. - DoucheLaloosh April 1, 2020, 20:44:36 Saw a number out at Costco/sam’s today - CubsWonWorldSeries April 1, 2020, 22:19:01 If you’re not a first responder or healthcare worker, you should not have an N95 mask* - Carl Spackler April 1, 2020, 20:59:59 Or someone who has to work closely with other people in food production* - longsnapper April 2, 2020, 0:14:07 I offered mine to my friend whose daughter is a nurse for Covid patients and she said ... - DoucheLaloosh April 1, 2020, 22:04:09 Unless it's a used, yellowish, skunky mask you found in your garage. Like mine* - T Mac April 1, 2020, 21:33:28 I wish I could find one (but want healthcare workers to have them more) - Taz April 1, 2020, 20:47:46 The wife is sewing some for us. My mom had a case and was going to send to me, but... - Tuscy April 1, 2020, 20:49:31 Lucky for me my gf works at a hospital - TarheelIllini April 1, 2020, 20:55:26 Georgia Governor just learned that you can infect others, even if you aren’t feeling sick... - shua April 1, 2020, 20:15:37 Truly third world shit.* - Toonces April 1, 2020, 23:38:54 So that's why he left all those arrows in his quiver. What a clown.* - Chuck Woodaby April 1, 2020, 20:30:00 seriously? i literally knew that in late january, and was posting here about it. - Throwsize April 1, 2020, 20:28:31 c'mon, look at the guy they're following* - torinese April 1, 2020, 20:35:53 Right, it’s been common knowledge for quite some time. And this guy is in charge of a state* - shua April 1, 2020, 20:31:45 Let me guess - TarheelIllini April 1, 2020, 20:56:47 he was in charge of the election* - shua April 1, 2020, 21:05:13 Oh right, it’s that asshole* - Blazer April 1, 2020, 21:32:58 and not just me i know. it was well known to anyone paying attention at all * - Throwsize April 1, 2020, 20:31:36 It’s literally the reason for the social distancing* - shua April 1, 2020, 20:34:48 Tennessee governor thinks social distancing is a bunch of hoo-ha* - Stu April 1, 2020, 20:25:10 They went to Jared again - ATL April 1, 2020, 19:45:28 I thought you were referring to the creepy Subway guy (and IU + Cardinal fan).* - HectorVillanueva19 April 1, 2020, 23:20:51 but it’s fine because he doesn’t collect a salary* - biclops April 1, 2020, 19:56:26 Classic Dunning-Kruger* - Herman Blume April 1, 2020, 19:49:24 I spent $300 at Sam’s Club and Costco - CubsWonWorldSeries April 1, 2020, 19:39:33 My neighbor had it. Just got out of hospital after 8 days. Early 40s and healthy* - longsnapper April 1, 2020, 18:58:28 Bill Gates on what to do now - ATL April 1, 2020, 18:52:31 Easy for him to say when his bills are paid for the next 10,000 years* - HamptonSki April 1, 2020, 19:01:47 I'm not sure I understand your criticism* - ATL April 1, 2020, 19:16:04 Maybe just being a little Sounder-ish - HamptonSki April 1, 2020, 19:21:05 If you don’t lock things down, economic outcomes will be worse - Chilango April 1, 2020, 19:50:55 plus, more deaths. choose 1 very bad thing or 2 very bad things* - memyselfandillini April 1, 2020, 21:02:05 Ahhhhh... just #### this guy - ATL April 1, 2020, 18:41:13 there's so much material for a billion different attack ads this fall* - ECEIllinois April 1, 2020, 18:45:19 he'll call them lies, and people will believe him* - torinese April 1, 2020, 20:43:26 i think the die has been cast in this election - biclops April 1, 2020, 18:47:21 Trump is the master of muddying the waters. He is like a white Johnnie Cochran.* - Warrin'_Illini April 1, 2020, 18:59:07 How many more freaking cruise ships are still at sea?* - Stu April 1, 2020, 17:38:38 All carrying around infected cargo. Now would be a good time to sink them.* - Toonces April 1, 2020, 17:57:21 Bill Burr has a.. damnit Blazer * - Chuck Woodaby April 1, 2020, 18:16:22 *fgs* - Blazer April 1, 2020, 19:10:07 oooo - Blazer April 1, 2020, 18:08:25 Doomed to sail the ocean for all eternity!* - shua April 1, 2020, 17:40:13 Snowliner* - torinese April 1, 2020, 18:30:39 “He was born in steerage, but he’s dying to get to the bridge”* - shua April 1, 2020, 18:39:35 Voyage of the Dammed... (well, not quite of course). - osklister April 1, 2020, 18:02:12 Adam Schlesinger died.* - SurfTheBoneyard April 1, 2020, 17:31:39 I just ####ing loved their first album.* - KingTalkyTiki April 1, 2020, 23:35:25 [Stacys Mom]* - Chilango April 1, 2020, 19:51:59 One I forgot yesterday... - SurfTheBoneyard April 1, 2020, 17:57:10 ooo - Herman Blume April 1, 2020, 18:06:14 ooo - ATL April 1, 2020, 19:35:57 ooo - Herman Blume April 1, 2020, 19:47:27 Now that sucks* - Herman Blume April 1, 2020, 17:43:38 I don’t remember this song: - JeffFrank April 1, 2020, 17:36:17 000 - Tooldresser April 1, 2020, 17:29:01 Now I know why opey left NC* - TarheelIllini April 1, 2020, 18:46:11 Trump just told the press corps that he was #1 on facebook* - Sounder April 1, 2020, 17:06:38 He's a ####ing sociopath* - Taz April 1, 2020, 17:38:22 That's because only the olds are on facebook* - ATL April 1, 2020, 17:07:16 Well fortunately for him his opponent doesn’t have any young supporters either.* - Toonces April 1, 2020, 17:23:16 Lolno * - ATL April 1, 2020, 18:05:24 Hot Crazy OAN chick with a drug cartel question* - Sounder April 1, 2020, 17:05:54 Not hot* - JeffFrank April 1, 2020, 17:37:41 Lemme guess, she can think for herself? - Chilango April 1, 2020, 19:53:00 In this case, intelligence is not the deal breaker* - opey8 April 2, 2020, 0:26:52 Was the public really clamoring for an increase in the narcotics task force - Sounder April 1, 2020, 17:02:14 gotta try and change the subject some how. The ole bait and switch* - Mrap24 April 1, 2020, 17:18:06 Or 25M for the Kennedy center?* - Tooldresser April 1, 2020, 17:05:44 talk to Roy Blunt about that one* - assassin April 1, 2020, 17:11:45 tbf, the Kennedy Center is a better cause than the war on drugs* - ATL April 1, 2020, 17:08:22 Keeping it real* - Tooldresser April 1, 2020, 17:48:45 Talk to me when the sackler family is in jail * - ATL April 1, 2020, 18:04:49 covid19tracking update. 26k positives on only 101k tests, 954 deaths. - gvibes April 1, 2020, 16:47:18 MOTHER####ER. STILL ONLY 100k TESTS!?!?!?* - shua April 1, 2020, 17:00:42 The new 5 minute Abbott tests were supposed to be starting to be implemented today - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2020, 17:03:57 yep, awful* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 17:03:25 We’re still (mostly) flying blind in this * - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 17:01:47 Ugh* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 16:54:08 WA data has been flawed the last two days and it’s screwing up your figures * - FidelGoodell April 1, 2020, 16:50:15 Eh, they had only been reporting 5000-ish tests a day before they starting having reporting issues - IlliniRunner April 1, 2020, 17:06:33 Hopefully short tests?* - Carl Spackler April 1, 2020, 16:52:15 Looks like not reporting negatives?* - gvibes April 1, 2020, 16:52:35 good for them; there's already too much negative news nowadays. Keep things positive!* - bbonb April 1, 2020, 17:03:18 Inexcusable at this point.* - Chuck Woodaby April 1, 2020, 16:55:31 have they released the daily US numbers yet?* - biclops April 1, 2020, 16:45:01 Story about Albany, GA that was slammed early, apparently because of a funeral. - larue33 April 1, 2020, 16:23:58 Our plant there had 10% employees quarantined * - TarheelIllini April 1, 2020, 17:18:14 [Tiger King]* - illfan23 April 1, 2020, 16:11:19 I’m so sad I finished this. * - Chilango April 1, 2020, 19:54:25 So, why did your uncle wrestle that bear?* - Stu April 1, 2020, 16:29:26 He was drinking with his work friends, and his boss bet him $100 he wouldn’t do it. - illfan23 April 1, 2020, 16:33:09 I don't think he necessarily has it. In iso since he just moved to a new facility.* - Tuscy April 1, 2020, 16:28:50 last time I trust the 60 yo lady in my office!* - illfan23 April 1, 2020, 16:30:12 looks like people magazine is reporting it?* - torinese April 1, 2020, 17:06:42 For a few days I thought these were for people dying of COVID, not simply just contracting it.* - Warrin'_Illini April 1, 2020, 16:24:30 Lol. Sames.* - DiamondDazzle April 1, 2020, 16:28:36 ^This* - EffinIllini April 1, 2020, 16:27:13 oh oh, if I suddenly stop posting here... - bbonb April 1, 2020, 15:42:23 12 cases at a State Operated Developmental Center - Taz April 1, 2020, 15:33:54 One of the prisons in NC is reporting cases now too. * - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 15:37:54 I hope curbside pickup sticks around when this all ends. - HamptonSki April 1, 2020, 15:23:45 It's a total money loser - Sounder April 1, 2020, 15:27:01 Honestly, as the economy comes to a screech halt, I don't know how anybody makes money on anything* - Blazer April 1, 2020, 16:19:39 I think part of the reason I have been so surly lately - Sounder April 1, 2020, 16:42:42 Carnival's SEC filings state that 6,000 people are still out at sea on cruise ships* - ATL April 1, 2020, 15:21:30 I just had a poop that cost me half a roll of TP. - memyselfandillini April 1, 2020, 14:47:30 I haven't used any since quarantine started* - JeffFrank April 1, 2020, 15:43:53 cats? * - Throwsize April 1, 2020, 15:47:20 Just took a shit and then took a shower* - JeffFrank April 1, 2020, 16:26:45 Excuse me, do you have problems with shit sticking to your fur?* - Chuck Woodaby April 1, 2020, 15:49:54 Our 4 year old used a full roll the other day - jayd April 1, 2020, 15:40:20 I feel a little better. Sorry for your (tp) loss* - memyselfandillini April 1, 2020, 21:05:32 Just jump in the shower at that point.* - MojoJojo April 1, 2020, 14:55:53 everyone should hop on the metamucil train so we can all be one wipe wonders by may* - longsnapper April 1, 2020, 14:55:27 Bidet for the win!* - Tuscy April 1, 2020, 14:54:21 Bidet beats Burnie* - MojoJojo April 1, 2020, 15:12:03 Starring Meredith Baxter Burnie?* - illini222 April 1, 2020, 16:33:22 Birney. :-) She goes thru spouses like they're going out of style. - osklister April 1, 2020, 18:10:14 Super soaker version maybe* - memyselfandillini April 1, 2020, 14:55:15 I have plenty of TP but am running out of paper towels* - ECEIllinois April 1, 2020, 14:54:02 like a brown marker - Sounder April 1, 2020, 14:53:46 RIP Smush* - VIV April 1, 2020, 14:51:51 yup* - memyselfandillini April 1, 2020, 14:56:07 ooo - dk April 1, 2020, 14:49:52 Hot Snakes and Bubblegut* - VIV April 1, 2020, 14:52:06 I am almost out of flushable wipes, I am not prepared for such a calamity* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 14:48:13 horrible for the plumbing system* - longsnapper April 1, 2020, 14:54:28 Psst... they're not really flushable. - SurfTheBoneyard April 1, 2020, 14:49:19 lots of things are flushable - VIV April 1, 2020, 14:53:34 I do not accept this* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 14:52:31 It’s true, they’re effing up sewage systems all over the place. - Toonces April 1, 2020, 14:56:08 not even close to the same* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 14:56:34 Well I have a clean ass and a working sewage system. Too bad many can’t make the same claim!* - Toonces April 1, 2020, 14:58:40 got a detachable shower head? * - memyselfandillini April 1, 2020, 14:49:08 IL has 986 new cases and 42 deaths today. - SurfTheBoneyard April 1, 2020, 14:46:54 on the bright side, crime is down!* - Detlef April 1, 2020, 16:51:48 The 20s/30s were part of the deaths, correct?* - IlliniOllie April 1, 2020, 16:41:04 Guess what I am most interested in are these folks that are getting it simply are not staying home - Tbag April 1, 2020, 15:04:14 2 deaths in my home county, christian county. an 80 yo male and female in assisted living* - lcubed April 1, 2020, 14:54:15 Woof.* - DiamondDazzle April 1, 2020, 14:49:05 Pritzker going in on Trump* - DiamondDazzle April 1, 2020, 14:45:29 One of the few people richer than Trump* - HamptonSki April 1, 2020, 14:49:32 Trump probably isn’t worth $1B. There are thousands richer.* - cpsteine April 1, 2020, 18:15:22 Hatin Ass Spurrier to make us all feel better: - ijustkrushalot April 1, 2020, 14:41:44 Awesome.....love me some Hatin' Ass Spurrier* - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2020, 16:41:04 aweosme* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 14:48:26 Ain’t seen a run on ass wipe like this since both Petrinos got jobs.* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 14:52:12 Investigate Arkansas. They’ve been hoardin’ pure L for years now.* - ijustkrushalot April 1, 2020, 14:57:00 Notre Dame’s not on Zoom because it would mean joining a conference. * - illini April 1, 2020, 14:45:47 With everything else going on, a Kaiju attack would just be the worst* - shua April 1, 2020, 14:40:56 Yeah, it would be virtually impossible for Godzilla to practice safe social distancing - IlliniRunner April 1, 2020, 14:46:17 nm* - IlliniRunner April 1, 2020, 14:46:16 So about those Chinese numbers - Blazer April 1, 2020, 14:38:34 Are most dentists closing? Mine closed until the end of March, and is now staying closed through - Blazer April 1, 2020, 14:30:33 I have too many dentist friends, and they have all been emergency only for at least a couple of - gvibes April 1, 2020, 14:48:17 Only allowed to do emergency procedures here.* - SurfTheBoneyard April 1, 2020, 14:46:01 one of the highest risk professions apparently* - memyselfandillini April 1, 2020, 14:42:09 Yes, and they should and turn over PPE/masks to hospitals (save for a stash needed - ATL April 1, 2020, 14:39:06 Mine is closed. Said if there's an emergency they'll try to get me into a different office. - Illiniphil April 1, 2020, 14:38:55 mine has been emergency only for a couple of weeks now* - Gene Parmesan April 1, 2020, 14:31:20 Cured. With science this time... - Deucebag April 1, 2020, 14:29:48 Was really kind of hoping this would be the "Doc" from the Tiger King show - GrandmotherPearlsJam April 1, 2020, 14:37:15 this is the most helpful and reassuring advice on avoiding cupid-19 that I have seen/heard - bbonb April 1, 2020, 14:14:29 how am i supposed to pick my nose if I can't touch my face?* - ECEIllinois April 1, 2020, 14:37:52 Ten bucks says the Smails kid picks his nose* - memyselfandillini April 1, 2020, 14:49:57 my corona beard is making it near impossible to not touch my face with the itchy phase* - lcubed April 1, 2020, 14:36:23 Corona has been pretty vindictive at going after people that call it out... - OB25 April 1, 2020, 14:26:50 I'd heard it's okay to touch your face if you've washed your hands. *shrug* - Kajagoogoo April 1, 2020, 14:23:58 i'm not sure any amount of soap will remove the filthy things you've done with your hands - bbonb April 1, 2020, 14:28:19 If I used GooGone, I'd simply be Kaja, good sir. - Kajagoogoo April 1, 2020, 14:33:00 what about touching someone else's face?* - VIV April 1, 2020, 14:24:38 Perfectly acceptable as long as it's a stranger. - Kajagoogoo April 1, 2020, 14:33:31 I think it's ok as long as you've washed their hands first* - Herman Blume April 1, 2020, 14:33:06 Forecast of low 60’s and sunny Friday evening here in the Chicago burbs - OB25 April 1, 2020, 13:46:13 Isn’t that already happening? * - FidelGoodell April 1, 2020, 14:08:24 Only going to be upper 40’s when I’m done with work today. - OB25 April 1, 2020, 14:10:14 it feels super warm, there were girls walking around in tank tops in Lincoln Park* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 14:11:08 Curious to hear from phyTy’s sales numbers - CubsWonWorldSeries April 1, 2020, 13:40:48 We are down significantly. Just trying to make payroll and get through* - Phytynlini April 1, 2020, 14:48:48 I'm curious about the places that were already exclusively carryout or delivery - illini April 1, 2020, 14:12:27 Not having March Madness has killed my buddy's pizza business's revenues big time.* - PrkrLewis April 1, 2020, 14:30:58 My wife's cider company was up 56% last month - Sounder April 1, 2020, 13:47:08 it'll be a lot harder to get back going again if you fully shut, right?* - assassin April 1, 2020, 13:45:17 I’d worry about having to replace severed employees - CubsWonWorldSeries April 1, 2020, 19:20:53 I know we have quite a few small business operators or employees here - John Coctostan April 1, 2020, 13:28:39 I was ready to apply for the Paycheck Protection Plan on Sunday* - HamptonSki April 1, 2020, 14:17:37 Gonna work out great for all of Trump's properties.* - Chuck Woodaby April 1, 2020, 13:33:43 I thought they didn't need loans? * - Jersey April 1, 2020, 14:38:42 Not eligible. Expect to hear on Friday about furloughs and salary cuts. - Tuscy April 1, 2020, 13:29:55 fun little story from my neck of the woods: Clark County reported its first positive case - illfan23 April 1, 2020, 13:26:55 i think i saw something similar for douglas county. kid at school in missouri and still there tested - lcubed April 1, 2020, 13:45:45 tied to permanent address of the person tested perhaps?* - John Coctostan April 1, 2020, 14:09:02 Money - NastyBoyd April 1, 2020, 14:07:53 In case anyone was curious, - Kimmerz April 1, 2020, 13:16:36 Saw today that DOD has 12 labs that can process tests, offered them to HHS two weeks ago. - larue33 April 1, 2020, 13:54:18 saw a similar report that DOD has like 10 or 15k ventilators ready to ship out - biclops April 1, 2020, 13:56:15 WTAF?* - Tortillini April 1, 2020, 13:29:45 one of my best friends has it... he had self isolated on his own and was mostly recovered - Throwsize April 1, 2020, 13:25:07 Sounds like LabCorp. They’ve been brutal. - nash April 1, 2020, 13:24:07 here's an Atlantic article from yesterday on LabCorp and Quest being shitty - assassin April 1, 2020, 13:29:58 How is that even possible? It's a very straightforward process * - opey8 April 1, 2020, 13:28:13 lacking the reagents to run the tests* - IlliniRunner April 1, 2020, 13:46:11 Production shouldn't be an issue, imo - opey8 April 1, 2020, 13:57:37 Sure. I think there are a few companies (Quiagen, Roche, etc) that make these reagent - IlliniRunner April 1, 2020, 14:10:02 Should it, though? The only thing unique to this test are primers and probes - opey8 April 1, 2020, 14:11:57 and most research labs are idling anyway* - memyselfandillini April 1, 2020, 14:53:56 Pharma and medical device manufacturing isn't quite that easy. - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 14:18:18 I ask because I did PCR testing in ag biotech for almost 10 years - opey8 April 1, 2020, 14:54:20 Yeah, I know its way easier and way more common reagents than the type of test kits I used to work - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 15:02:35 I dunno. Dammit Jim, I'm an architect, not a biomedical technician! - IlliniRunner April 1, 2020, 14:17:56 Assume it's a volume and throughput issue* - ATL April 1, 2020, 13:29:33 Still straightforward. Either hire other shifts or get robotic stackers and liquid handlers - opey8 April 1, 2020, 13:40:20 Yeah, but if everybody else is doing the same number of the same test, you're going to - ATL April 1, 2020, 13:48:58 Y'all are ok though? * - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 13:21:08 Tank and I are fine. - Kimmerz April 1, 2020, 13:29:46 Does the test show up on your MyChart? - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 1, 2020, 13:20:25 It does, and we've definitely called. - Kimmerz April 1, 2020, 13:23:10 I figured, but just making sure you werent only waiting on a call* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 1, 2020, 14:36:53 My upstairs neighbor was tested Thursday and found out Sunday - bjl63 April 1, 2020, 13:18:55 how is that even possible? - Sounder April 1, 2020, 13:17:30 We have the best healthcare infrastructure in the world, duh* - ATL April 1, 2020, 13:20:03 I have my summative evaluation in 5 minutes. Hopefully, I'm not a Corona victim* - OWWDig April 1, 2020, 13:12:08 circling back on yesterday's unemployment discussion and who's eligible under the CARES act - snipes824 April 1, 2020, 13:08:36 She should be fine to file. We have part timers here who lose other PT jobs and file. - Illiniphil April 1, 2020, 13:57:14 thought so, thanks. appreciate the response* - snipes824 April 1, 2020, 14:00:36 All of the pared down versions of these late night shows are hot garbage * - Sounder April 1, 2020, 12:48:21 John Oliver is still fantastic* - Blazer April 1, 2020, 13:57:41 I have been enjoying them. Fallon’s wife is very cool* - JeffFrank April 1, 2020, 13:11:23 Ask the Fallons starts at 5:28: - JeffFrank April 1, 2020, 13:13:21 Colbert had a good one last night about pornhub donating PPE to hospitals* - DanSaint April 1, 2020, 13:01:53 Did Pence just say US will be most comparable to Italy on CNN?* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 12:28:25 If he did, he's so fired* - Sounder April 1, 2020, 12:29:43 thats the plan* - TarheelIllini April 1, 2020, 12:36:01 So he wont be VP in dum-dum's reelection bid? * - DanSaint April 1, 2020, 12:38:18 so donnie can put up nikki for vp - TarheelIllini April 1, 2020, 12:43:09 Florida FINALLY issues statewide stay at home - assassin April 1, 2020, 12:22:07 My state GR guy says it's not an order but a suggestion but let's see if he's fired* - ATL April 1, 2020, 13:07:37 Sounds about right.* - Chuck Woodaby April 1, 2020, 13:09:39 Absolutely infuriating that it took them this long* - CWR10 April 1, 2020, 12:40:31 Florida finally beats Alabama at something* - DanSaint April 1, 2020, 12:39:00 still waiting on Georgia, though we now have shelter-in-place... - shua April 1, 2020, 12:38:53 We have friends in Atlanta with one of them working for the CDC - opey8 April 1, 2020, 12:40:18 my local grocery store isn't very busy, if I go around 9 on a weekday... - shua April 1, 2020, 12:47:46 every trip to the grocery store is more surreal and depressing than the time before* - Sounder April 1, 2020, 13:18:29 800+ new cases in Georgia, but atleast our testing is over 4000... - shua April 1, 2020, 12:20:08 the devil went down to Georgia indeed* - Sounder April 1, 2020, 12:21:17 welp. just got word that someone in my apartment complex has tested positive - IlliniSax05 April 1, 2020, 12:13:13 Hopefully no doorknob lickings* - CubsWonWorldSeries April 1, 2020, 13:12:59 are you working on a short list of suspects?* - bbonb April 1, 2020, 12:21:17 Distance learning school starts up here tomorrow. Apparently even for entitled pricks - ATL April 1, 2020, 11:36:27 We are running a daily schedule. 1st period starts at 9am. 30 minute classes, 15 min in btwn* - OWWDig April 1, 2020, 12:22:28 Our high school is also requiring 10am sign in. Woke NSL Taz up at 9:45ish - Taz April 1, 2020, 12:10:59 what, why make you sign in to get lessons? that makes no sense* - torinese April 1, 2020, 11:53:41 i think for the littles it helps get them to their class - memyselfandillini April 1, 2020, 14:59:32 it's like asking people for their phone number at the store register - bbonb April 1, 2020, 12:05:54 CDC saying as many as 25% of infected people do not show symptoms - John Coctostan April 1, 2020, 11:34:42 anywhere from 25-50% would be excellent news* - VIV April 1, 2020, 12:25:03 Ehhh, but then people with it are hitting the grocers and carry out restaurants * - CubsWonWorldSeries April 1, 2020, 13:14:53 Let’s ask China what they think* - Dikta April 1, 2020, 11:52:25 I thought estimates were a lot higher than that* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 11:41:43 yeah, I thought there was an 80% that was thrown out. Maybe that was just mild for 80%* - shua April 1, 2020, 12:09:47 I think so—early numbers I remember seeing were 80-85% mild or asymptotic - DT April 1, 2020, 12:32:42 Also, that 80% mild or asymptomatic number came from a Chinese study which considered mild - IlliniRunner April 1, 2020, 13:16:05 50% of that cruise ship's positives were asymptomatic* - gvibes April 1, 2020, 11:38:57 this report from Iceland says 50% as well - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 11:53:36 only 25% would suck, it would mean the virus still has a lot of "timber" to burn* - bucktownillini April 1, 2020, 13:01:25 I think that actually would be pretty awesome. - tvillini April 1, 2020, 11:36:44 Yeah—the larger that fraction is, the better off everything projects - DT April 1, 2020, 11:39:48 I am praying this fvcker has followed the same path as SARS - bbonb April 1, 2020, 12:03:35 Yesterday, I was showing symptoms of the COVID. Cough, headache, body felt cold and stomach hurt. - PrkrLewis April 1, 2020, 11:19:14 I then said to myself, "Holy shit, Prkr. Haven't you been eating edibles and smoking weed for a - PrkrLewis April 1, 2020, 11:28:39 putting in a lot of path of exile time as well* - gvibes April 1, 2020, 12:09:46 Yeah... mindless clicking around while I stream shows.* - PrkrLewis April 1, 2020, 13:17:11 heh, even though i've been working like a dog i've been cranking it up a bit more lately too * - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 11:43:55 I'm woring on adding my Covid - 19 - ab75 April 1, 2020, 11:23:30 Whoring?* - Stu April 1, 2020, 11:24:20 I would think that would take off pounds* - Phytynlini April 1, 2020, 12:17:30 Did you Dinner and a Movie last night? I fell asleep at intermission. It looks like maybe I can - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 11:20:38 And yes... the Merriweather show was known for its Tweezer 2nd set.* - PrkrLewis April 1, 2020, 11:21:49 DUDE! They announced new album release tonight during setbreak. Live listen party at 9PM EST.* - PrkrLewis April 1, 2020, 11:21:12 I saw that. Its gonna be an April Fools joke. - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 11:22:15 Right. First thing was to text everyone who would care. 75% said April Fool's Joke.* - PrkrLewis April 1, 2020, 11:23:47 Lol. I think its actually legit. Or if its a joke the 4 of them are gonna play from home over - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 11:26:09 Page mentioned that they were at the barn recording before the Rona hit. So we'll see!* - PrkrLewis April 1, 2020, 11:29:49 if you think this is bad...just wait 20 years - Dilbert April 1, 2020, 11:06:38 Wait til we get one that’s 10x as fatal. Seems a matter of when, not if * - meanjeans April 1, 2020, 12:41:07 The psychic lady who predicted this pandemic says it will return in 10 years* - Stu April 1, 2020, 11:24:01 sadly, she won't (Moment of Silence) - bbonb April 1, 2020, 11:28:18 Man, heading into peak allergy season in the Midwest is going to add a whole new layer to this. - OB25 April 1, 2020, 10:39:58 Been like that in the South for 3+ weeks. Makes you very paranoid* - shua April 1, 2020, 12:07:06 yeah the scratchy throat and headache hit me earlier this week - IlliniSax05 April 1, 2020, 11:23:44 We've been in it in AZ already...between that and stress, it's enough to make one psychosomatic* - uofi1998 April 1, 2020, 10:47:30 ooo - illfan23 April 1, 2020, 10:49:56 I will confess that last week I did a couple of temp checks. Just for my sanity * - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 10:47:59 The first week of the shutdown, our whole family had colds. Lil Taz still has one - Taz April 1, 2020, 10:59:24 Pollen is covering everything here in the south. Its like a greenish yellow light snow. - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 10:42:03 Ah yes, I remember the light green haze from pine trees from when I lived in SC - Stu April 1, 2020, 10:44:34 And the way it collects into a sludge after a rain. * - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 10:45:08 it's already here * - Jersey April 1, 2020, 10:41:25 What is it?* - Tortillini April 1, 2020, 10:41:51 acknowledged* - Jersey April 1, 2020, 10:42:32 If someone has allegies AND teh Covid arent they going to be sneezing and hyper-contagious? - Stu April 1, 2020, 10:41:18 so the dollar keeps rising. and the IMF says over 80 different countries have sent - John Coctostan April 1, 2020, 10:38:17 The dollar did go down for a bit late last week until yesterday - timmer April 1, 2020, 10:39:12 Someone walk me through the idea of surveillance testing and how increased - Taz April 1, 2020, 10:14:25 I believe it's twofold - snipes824 April 1, 2020, 10:24:21 I find the "back in the workforce" concept scary. - HamptonSki April 1, 2020, 10:40:23 they immediately self quarantine. everyone else goes on with their life* - John Coctostan April 1, 2020, 10:20:38 But we already know that people can be asymptomatic for 2 weeks - Taz April 1, 2020, 10:26:29 have to contact trace backwards too. make sure everyone that came in close contact - John Coctostan April 1, 2020, 10:32:06 But what I'm asking is, is that really possible? * - Taz April 1, 2020, 10:56:59 if testing is widespread and quick, yes* - John Coctostan April 1, 2020, 10:58:54 I don't see how. Again, how many people do we have contact with in a normal 2 week period? - Taz April 1, 2020, 11:03:15 That’s the potential incubation period. You are only contagious for a few days before symptoms - DT April 1, 2020, 11:38:39 The vast, vast majority of people show symptoms within 7 days* - GMAW April 1, 2020, 11:28:46 There are cell phone apps that can determine people you have been close to for a certain time - IlliniRunner April 1, 2020, 11:18:58 I'm no expert, so keep in mind I'm just regurgitating what I have read - John Coctostan April 1, 2020, 11:13:40 And it may be a slow, rolling release from the stay orders. Like NY and FL could be awhile. - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 11:15:36 we're gonna need the Cyber Police for all this backtracing - Sammich April 1, 2020, 10:50:00 Its the only way to know where we are on the curve. You also need to know how different patient - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 10:20:34 Do the current tests show who has recovered?* - SEG April 1, 2020, 10:52:33 They can test for antibodies, yes. Not sure what the status is on those tests but that is a - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 10:58:11 Wimbledon canceled - jdl April 1, 2020, 10:04:05 And I'll say it, #### EVERYTHING!!!!! - Kajagoogoo April 1, 2020, 10:54:21 Why cancel a sport that strictly enforces social distancing?* - Warrin'_Illini April 1, 2020, 10:44:30 Canceled and not postponed like the French Open? #### me. Ugh. - Kajagoogoo April 1, 2020, 10:43:20 fault* - lcubed April 1, 2020, 10:06:39 [Wimbledon]* - snipes824 April 1, 2020, 10:03:46 Huh, not many have out-and-out cancelled. Kentucky Derby & Indy have pushed it until Sept... - osklister April 1, 2020, 10:47:18 dammit* - Cunativeson April 1, 2020, 10:05:41 Feh! * - jdl April 1, 2020, 10:04:23 not using the approved style hurt you* - snipes824 April 1, 2020, 10:05:34 Yes, embedding actual content is always a bad idea * - jdl April 1, 2020, 10:09:28 Has anyone here been tested?* - Cunativeson April 1, 2020, 9:50:10 Wife and kids nearly 2 weeks ago. Still awaiting results* - timmer April 1, 2020, 9:52:40 2 weeks no results yet?? At this point I assume they are probably symptom free? - Tbag April 1, 2020, 9:56:31 Lots of new cases in UK and almost an 8% death rate* - CubsWonWorldSeries April 1, 2020, 9:46:14 8% of what? The total cases or the new cases?* - OB25 April 1, 2020, 9:50:19 Total* - CubsWonWorldSeries April 1, 2020, 10:18:29 [European Soccer] - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 9:35:57 Premier league seems determined to try and set up an isolated event in May/June - ijustkrushalot April 1, 2020, 9:44:19 [Cubs-Cardinals London Series (officially)] - IlliniSax05 April 1, 2020, 9:34:07 not a ton compared to two weeks ago. what was fx when you bought?* - torinese April 1, 2020, 10:05:34 How much money will I lose on the FX rate?* - Dilbert April 1, 2020, 9:39:06 Where are the ####ing tests* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 9:34:00 Trump Pence 2020: DO NEVER TEST* - ATL April 1, 2020, 9:46:01 lulz* - PapaDels April 1, 2020, 10:10:00 Brad Underwood has them. - Illiniphil April 1, 2020, 9:45:14 There are a number of different tests - Stu April 1, 2020, 9:42:39 We should be testing 250k people a day now at least, get ti ####ing done* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 9:45:31 I thought we were supposed to have 50k of those 5 minute Abbott tests this week?... - shua April 1, 2020, 10:03:03 MORE TESTING (AUTOFILL)* - shua April 1, 2020, 9:35:14 RIP Tia Maria, 3/31/2020 - Chilango April 1, 2020, 9:24:21 Yes, lost a close friend to it, it's the worst* - PapaDels April 1, 2020, 9:36:06 So what does one do about vacation days? - BradUnderwoodforprez April 1, 2020, 9:10:04 Just going to ram all of my PTO in to July and August now! - HectorVillanueva19 April 1, 2020, 11:34:28 Guess I'll use them per normal. I'm home but working and getting plenty of calls & emails. - EffinIllini April 1, 2020, 10:47:28 Use them all to watch the kids?* - Rynounc99 April 1, 2020, 10:21:37 Not allowed to take them until further notice.* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 1, 2020, 10:12:53 i used 5 days of pto last week as i already had that set for spring break. i didn't work that week, - torinese April 1, 2020, 10:02:48 Luckily being OCONUS, I can roll over 360hrs vs 240hrs into the next year - timmer April 1, 2020, 9:51:10 I have my required 5 set for end of July (was planned due to Cubs/Cards series) - DanSaint April 1, 2020, 9:47:17 I'm going to take a couple this month just to get some separation. Otherwise - PapaDels April 1, 2020, 9:37:35 I gotta burn 3 weeks of time before end of September. I may just take a couple days off this month - ijustkrushalot April 1, 2020, 9:36:40 We were notified that all accrual limits are temporarily waived* - Philo April 1, 2020, 9:45:27 I've cancelled a few PTO days I had planned - IlliniSax05 April 1, 2020, 9:35:59 Yeah this has come up a bit at my work, but it feels like a tricky one for me. - OB25 April 1, 2020, 9:28:14 Our fiscal year ends May 31st, and we get to roll 5 days over. - Illiniphil April 1, 2020, 9:27:57 And we just got an email saying we can roll 10 over this year....which is nice.* - Illiniphil April 1, 2020, 9:48:13 2 friends working in Chicago have told me their companies are making them take PTO days now. - DiamondDazzle April 1, 2020, 9:25:16 Ideally I'm going to take a kick ass vacation later this year* - Cunativeson April 1, 2020, 9:21:28 that is still my plan* - Dilbert April 1, 2020, 10:00:55 ^^^^^knows what’s up^^^^* - CubsWonWorldSeries April 1, 2020, 9:39:53 we don't roll over either, cancelled spring break, bought a switch instead - gig April 1, 2020, 9:19:47 because we're going to have such a busy end of the year (theoretically) - snipes824 April 1, 2020, 9:16:10 We're not allowed to roll over, so I presume many people are going to be totally unproductive in the - ATL April 1, 2020, 9:16:05 I canceled my PTO last week. I'll use it later in the year. - Taz April 1, 2020, 9:15:06 I was supposed to leave for Vegas today. Alas, I just cancelled my upcoming 4 days - bjl63 April 1, 2020, 9:13:37 I'm still planning on taking a day here or there. I need the break from work. * - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 9:12:32 I'm tired. Delete. - Kajagoogoo April 1, 2020, 9:09:05 I think people here were looking for this to become official - snipes824 April 1, 2020, 9:04:43 #### you covid-19 - Dilbert April 1, 2020, 9:29:19 No surprise there* - Cunativeson April 1, 2020, 9:06:08 Happy Birthday to my 16 y/o. That driver's license will have to wait a month. - EffinIllini April 1, 2020, 8:53:51 No. 2 son waited until he was 17 to get his DL, because he's a Zoomer - bbonb April 1, 2020, 9:33:59 Even if she didn't want it we'd make her. - EffinIllini April 1, 2020, 10:36:59 HBD!! * - Pooter April 1, 2020, 9:10:57 Not like she's going anywhere ... HBD! * - Chicago1995 April 1, 2020, 9:08:18 Awwww, HBD!!!1!! She’s still that baby in the hat as far as I’m concerned. :) * - Jackie April 1, 2020, 8:56:43 [meta] check your Facebook feed [/meta] * - EffinIllini April 1, 2020, 9:03:04 W00t! It actually didn't show up in my feed, so I had to go lookin' for it. Worth it!* - Jackie April 1, 2020, 9:50:29 Oh man, that sucks* - Taz April 1, 2020, 8:55:23 Probably longer* - CubsWonWorldSeries April 1, 2020, 8:54:38 You tell her that. - EffinIllini April 1, 2020, 9:02:19 Its not like she has anywhere to go. Still sucks. My niece just turned 16 and got a car. - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 9:14:47 Since we live out in the country, I think she'd love to just be able to drive around, maybe - EffinIllini April 1, 2020, 10:35:15 That first solo drive is a big deal. That sucks. * - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 10:44:46 Devin Nunes is standing strong. - larue33 April 1, 2020, 8:45:17 Could’ve went? Really?* - Jackie April 1, 2020, 8:57:31 the guy sued an internet cow, so yes really* - Tortillini April 1, 2020, 10:09:57 when owning the libs is your party's entire qualification process for getting elected - snipes824 April 1, 2020, 8:53:52 ooo - illini April 1, 2020, 8:59:02 I'm pretty sure no one expects the economy to go back to normal - Taz April 1, 2020, 8:53:35 Nunes is an idiot, but if half the country is out of work -- that'll probably cost some lives too* - Quiz April 1, 2020, 13:06:57 PSA: DIY masks - bbonb April 1, 2020, 8:35:39 Interesting, but WAY more effort than I'm capable of putting into it...and getting it right.* - Wotcher April 1, 2020, 8:45:08 What about masks made from unsold shitty pillowcases? * - doubledown April 1, 2020, 8:37:40 you're going to have to ask a Longhorn professor about that. Hook em* - bbonb April 1, 2020, 9:31:11 Is this what Tuscy was asking about below? - ATL April 1, 2020, 6:45:22 I mean I could totally see this happening. USAID does all kinds of aid all the time - Tooldresser April 1, 2020, 7:12:09 Uh, oh. Expect an attack in 3-2-1.... - timmer April 1, 2020, 6:35:22 Um, read the room Barack* - HamptonSki April 1, 2020, 7:06:06 Why? It's a ridiculous roll back and it should be challenged immediately. - longsnapper April 1, 2020, 9:26:11 I agree, though I'm not sure why he tied it to the pandemic? - Figs April 1, 2020, 10:07:41 no. what he's saying is trump ignored the signs of the pandemic and now - biclops April 1, 2020, 10:27:58 and it seems like a classic case of the admin hoping less people would notice* - torinese April 1, 2020, 10:01:01 Yeah, that’s an argument to make in July.* - DT April 1, 2020, 8:40:39 Then maybe the rollback could have waited until July. * - larue33 April 1, 2020, 8:43:23 I'm surprised Trump hasn't used this time to issue a few pardons* - shua April 1, 2020, 8:44:50 Trump op-ed on coronavirus in the Washington Post - ATL April 1, 2020, 6:07:36 Delusional...thy name is Don* - DanSaint April 1, 2020, 6:25:07 Dan, you watching Dark Side of the Ring? - Stu April 1, 2020, 7:18:50 Yeah...guy is insane* - DanSaint April 1, 2020, 7:37:31 glad they finally have some new ones. that Chris Benoit one was pretty depressing - lcubed April 1, 2020, 7:25:02 the Gino Hernandez episode from last year has been my favorite thus far * - Jersey April 1, 2020, 7:43:36 Yes. He and Brody was fantastic. Von Erich was good too but felt that was a bit white washed - DanSaint April 1, 2020, 7:50:19 I think the Von Erich episode was watered down on purpose in order to get Kevin to go on - Jersey April 1, 2020, 8:01:15 I missed the Benoit one but in these days, I'm not interested in being depressed - DanSaint April 1, 2020, 7:38:47 I like the series but have no interest in the Benoit doc * - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 7:41:05 New Jack was last night; next up us the Brawl for All* - Stu April 1, 2020, 7:37:14 Oh man, a deep dive on Brawl for All. That will be awesome.* - OB25 April 1, 2020, 9:12:44 The only thing about it I remember is that Vince really believed in Steve Dr. Death Williams - Stu April 1, 2020, 10:23:22 I believe it was the brainchild of Vince Russo, after Bradshaw bragged backstage... - OB25 April 1, 2020, 10:30:11 You knocked Bart Gunn out at Wrestlemania?* - Stu April 1, 2020, 10:31:23 Crap, it took 18 years of posting here but I finally blew my cover - I am Butterbean.* - OB25 April 1, 2020, 10:55:58 Bob Love, welcome to the board!! Those were great years for the Bulls. - osklister April 1, 2020, 13:34:55 View thread; Collapse ^ box office for the week March 20 - 26 - biclops April 1, 2020, 21:54:38 0 responses Is anyone here, or their kids/significant others, having a hard time sleeping now? - PapaDels April 1, 2020, 9:43:30 View thread; 30 responses, latest posted April 1, 2020, 21:32:38, View last; No. I am so mentally exhausted from the work day that I fall right asleep* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 1, 2020, 21:32:38 I've been working odd hours. Like for some reason I'm working 8-midnight a lot* - Cunativeson April 1, 2020, 21:28:39 Totally sleeping like shit.* - AintHatin April 1, 2020, 21:26:34 No* - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2020, 20:08:51 I'm in a bad cycle where I stay up too late, don't get enough sleep, - Kimmerz April 1, 2020, 20:08:16 with markets open 24 hours a day i'm up and down like a yoyo in the night - Throwsize April 1, 2020, 19:32:58 Not sleeping at all. Serious insomnia (I have a history, but not for many years). Being on my - LovetheChief April 1, 2020, 18:32:59 No I've been sleeping like a rock and generally getting more sleep than normal. - EffinIllini April 1, 2020, 10:57:22 I’m loving the extra half hour I get in the morning no longer commuting and - CubsWonWorldSeries April 1, 2020, 19:26:17 Oh yeah. I’m back to getting to bed by 10 or so, but last week pretty much slept until I wake up - Jack McMurdo April 1, 2020, 19:59:58 Yes the 2 hours per day not commuting is great* - PapaDels April 1, 2020, 19:39:08 my kids and wife already have a hard time sleeping, so no change really* - torinese April 1, 2020, 10:35:42 Nope. Pretty consistent with my habits, tho. - Jack McMurdo April 1, 2020, 10:31:42 Not in our household any more than normal. Mrs. ATL and mini are night owls but they can - ATL April 1, 2020, 10:18:25 nope. i'm more exhausted working from home and dealing with the kids than goign into work every day - lcubed April 1, 2020, 10:15:33 Hit or miss, I seem to either sleep 4 hours or 9. Not many just "normal" nights * - jdl April 1, 2020, 10:11:30 No issues. * - doubledown April 1, 2020, 10:08:55 I always have trouble sleeping, anyway. This hasn't helped. Now I have 2 active puppies that insist - Wotcher April 1, 2020, 10:02:43 i swear our good puppy dog knows something is not right with the world - bbonb April 1, 2020, 10:09:15 I'm a bit worried about what's going to happen when this is over. They're already, one week in, very - Wotcher April 1, 2020, 10:23:38 I generally wake up every hour, on the hour these days.* - DiamondDazzle April 1, 2020, 10:00:27 For the most part OK. - tvillini April 1, 2020, 9:58:38 Oof, that sucks* - PapaDels April 1, 2020, 10:12:24 Careful with the compression sleeve. When I broke 2 ribs a few years ago, the doc insisted I not use - Wotcher April 1, 2020, 10:06:56 I've set it pretty loose after the first day or two. - tvillini April 1, 2020, 10:20:59 I don't sleep because of stress and pain normally. Hasn't been any different than - Taz April 1, 2020, 9:57:44 I'm doing better than I was 2 weeks ago. But not doing great with it * - 1 NEW April 1, 2020, 9:55:12 No.* - Stu April 1, 2020, 9:50:56 All of us, yes - Jackie April 1, 2020, 9:48:33 My wife is having a hard time sleeping. Mostly because of the added stress - Philo April 1, 2020, 9:47:53 View thread; Collapse ^ Tonight’s beer haul... - EffinIllini April 1, 2020, 21:13:52 View thread; 1 response, posted April 1, 2020, 21:17:09 Nice. Enjoy. * - harb April 1, 2020, 21:17:09 View thread; Collapse ^ Happy April 1st.....music challenge - TarheelIllini April 1, 2020, 6:56:47 View thread; 47 responses, latest posted April 1, 2020, 20:46:50, View last; Beatles: - JeffFrank April 1, 2020, 20:46:50 TT Band........... - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2020, 16:13:57 Rufus - ATL April 1, 2020, 14:41:08 Jackie, I'm disappointed this hasn't been posted yet - TarheelIllini April 1, 2020, 12:35:18 I think that's the 2nd or 3rd posting of it...* - Quiz April 1, 2020, 12:38:24 we'll fvck me - TarheelIllini April 1, 2020, 12:40:02 np -- it is a good song* - Quiz April 1, 2020, 12:57:37 OOO - Quiz April 1, 2020, 12:27:31 Chain of Fools is so badass* - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2020, 16:08:59 Good gravy how did I miss Aretha* - Jackie April 1, 2020, 12:28:41 I didn't realize just how many good songs (that I actually know!) had the word 'fool' in them!* - Wotcher April 1, 2020, 8:40:15 This is what I’m saying!* - Jackie April 1, 2020, 8:58:09 Muddy - larue33 April 1, 2020, 8:39:18 my two favorite off the top of my head - snipes824 April 1, 2020, 8:29:41 ooo - bjl63 April 1, 2020, 8:28:38 The Who stretching the rules just by a couple letters, but I'll allow it - John Coctostan April 1, 2020, 8:26:40 ooo - ATL April 1, 2020, 8:23:07 Willie. - HeatMizer April 1, 2020, 8:22:47 ooo - John Coctostan April 1, 2020, 8:22:30 70's - Pooter April 1, 2020, 8:21:56 There really are a lot of great songs in this category* - Jackie April 1, 2020, 8:22:32 more 80's drivel... - Pooter April 1, 2020, 8:14:23 fuh-fuh-fuh - Sammich April 1, 2020, 8:12:19 Why does Jackie even post on here?<* - ATL April 1, 2020, 8:12:52 Yeah! Why does she!* - Jackie April 1, 2020, 8:21:38 What kind? - Wotcher April 1, 2020, 8:12:04 Ooooh, I had forgotten about this one! And it reminds me of another obvious one I forgot: - Jackie April 1, 2020, 8:20:29 Why?? - Wotcher April 1, 2020, 8:11:00 Did we miss this one? - ATL April 1, 2020, 8:10:24 Mama... - Wotcher April 1, 2020, 8:08:50 cardigans: lovefool - biclops April 1, 2020, 8:07:21 the heart... - Wotcher April 1, 2020, 8:06:40 Nobody's... - Wotcher April 1, 2020, 8:04:23 Oops ... delete - Kajagoogoo April 1, 2020, 8:57:37 Loofah! <3 - Jackie April 1, 2020, 8:02:17 ooo - HeatMizer April 1, 2020, 8:00:51 High 5 on the Main Ingredient....I'm late to the game today* - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2020, 16:10:44 ooo - jdl April 1, 2020, 7:59:34 ooo - longsnapper April 1, 2020, 7:57:26 ooo - HeatMizer April 1, 2020, 7:46:21 ooo - HeatMizer April 1, 2020, 7:43:38 Oh that reminds me - Jackie April 1, 2020, 7:55:05 Shockingly lacking smooth - Jackie April 1, 2020, 7:28:42 And how did I forget this lil' dose of smooth? - Jackie April 1, 2020, 7:29:58 Oh man, I knew there was a big one I was lacking - Jackie April 1, 2020, 7:29:16 Enjoy - TarheelIllini April 1, 2020, 7:36:54 YES!!!! How did I forget this?!* - Jackie April 1, 2020, 7:41:47 View thread; Collapse ^ Jamal Walker to GCU? - Taz April 1, 2020, 14:06:43 View thread; 21 responses, latest posted April 1, 2020, 20:06:57, View last; kaleb wesson declares for nba* - Mrap24 April 1, 2020, 19:31:40 What if there is no nba?* - gig April 1, 2020, 20:03:02 We'll always have the G-League. (Unless Gatorade goes out of business.) * - osklister April 1, 2020, 20:06:57 I'll miss his trumpet playing son at the games - illini222 April 1, 2020, 16:18:53 Looks like Dee will stay on at UIC - jdl April 1, 2020, 16:11:42 Who was his best recruit that actually played here?* - jumpingdan April 1, 2020, 16:00:53 Leron* - gig April 1, 2020, 16:03:42 Leron, I believe* - Carl Spackler April 1, 2020, 16:03:02 good for him* - snipes824 April 1, 2020, 14:28:06 But he got a promotion!* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2020, 14:12:50 Wonder if he brings Tevian with him * - jdl April 1, 2020, 14:12:23 Did he recruit him originally? * - Taz April 1, 2020, 14:23:49 I believe so. Plus he's from AZ * - jdl April 1, 2020, 14:26:02 I thought Chin was lead on Tevian. I thought Jamall basically struck out everywhere* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2020, 14:47:10 This is what I remember* - Carl Spackler April 1, 2020, 14:53:51 Well I trust your memory over mine * - jdl April 1, 2020, 15:17:34 Dangerous* - Carl Spackler April 1, 2020, 15:59:52 Good call* - uofi1998 April 1, 2020, 14:20:48 Lock * - Deucebag April 1, 2020, 14:18:56 LOL that suspension is going to live forever. * - jdl April 1, 2020, 14:07:25 Poor GCU just gave themselves a lifetime tournament ban and doesn’t even know it* - OB25 April 1, 2020, 14:09:13 View thread; Collapse ^ Remember when Reggie Theus lobbied for our job? - JeffFrank April 1, 2020, 19:23:08 0 responses As of now Wisconsin is still holding their primary April 7 - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2020, 13:16:46 View thread; 30 responses, latest posted April 1, 2020, 19:18:34, View last; Iowa's primary is in June and they're pushing hard for people to start absentee ballot submissions * - ijustkrushalot April 1, 2020, 15:10:35 Wait, Iowa has a primary separate from the caucus? - Sounder April 1, 2020, 15:25:46 yea the caucus is just for the presidential crap - ijustkrushalot April 1, 2020, 15:27:50 I really hope the caucus gets killed* - Sounder April 1, 2020, 15:28:48 I doubt it, because Republicans - ijustkrushalot April 1, 2020, 15:32:34 Bernie has been strangely quiet since the last primaries* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 14:55:09 He’s been raising money for charity and doing his amendment king work on the stimulus bill. - Toonces April 1, 2020, 15:11:10 He’s claimed he’s staying in because Biden has been too quiet - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2020, 15:00:06 From the people I follow, they were actually upset with him for not attacking Biden - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 15:06:38 I think he recognizes that Joe is the nominee - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2020, 15:12:23 most of the Bernie Bros have shouted themselves out.. .but there are a lot of exceptions * - ijustkrushalot April 1, 2020, 15:08:04 they still think he's more electable - snipes824 April 1, 2020, 15:11:50 It’s amazing denial - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2020, 15:16:29 Because it has been rigged. Long lines at colleges where students didn’t get to vote, the exit polls - Toonces April 1, 2020, 15:52:55 Scout?* - Carl Spackler April 1, 2020, 16:02:25 serious or performance art?* - VIV April 1, 2020, 15:55:27 It’s a corrupt system, run by the worst, most greedy people alive. - Toonces April 1, 2020, 16:11:09 The entire premise of Bernie's candidacy was bringing out hordes of new voters - larue33 April 1, 2020, 18:32:15 i'm still not sure. anyone else?* - VIV April 1, 2020, 16:13:39 trolling fills the available space. chaul filled mech's space, lp filled chain's space, now this.* - ATL April 1, 2020, 19:18:34 If it wasn't for the spelling i'd assume this account was SZJ* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2020, 15:59:56 yeah it's incredible - snipes824 April 1, 2020, 15:24:25 Bernie *could* have won a 6 person race, much like Trump - ijustkrushalot April 1, 2020, 15:27:16 Yes. My problem isn’t with Bernie advocates in January/February - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2020, 15:41:44 true* - snipes824 April 1, 2020, 15:34:54 When you've been fantasizing for years about chopping off heads and tar and feathering it's tough to - Chuck Woodaby April 1, 2020, 15:19:04 I mean, my hopefully ass was willing to listen to that... - ijustkrushalot April 1, 2020, 15:13:09 That California map is interesting* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 15:55:43 I'd bet it'd be a lot different if California's mail in vote wasn't started so early - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2020, 16:02:19 true, good point* - reggiedunlop April 1, 2020, 16:04:03 View thread; Collapse ^ PSA: New season of the MTV Challenge starts tonight! Total Madness* - HamptonSki April 1, 2020, 19:03:25 View thread; 2 responses, latest posted April 1, 2020, 19:07:40, View last; Can't wait!* - Mrap24 April 1, 2020, 19:06:51 How come it says 2017 on the year? * - harb April 1, 2020, 19:07:40 View thread; Collapse ^ Woah. Apple bought Dark Sky? - ATL April 1, 2020, 16:09:42 View thread; 6 responses, latest posted April 1, 2020, 18:30:09, View last; Yep. Just waiting for them to fuk it up. * - harb April 1, 2020, 18:26:06 I hope they do what I can’t believe nobody has done yet- integrate into mapping and turn-by-turn - ATL April 1, 2020, 18:30:09 So Carrot Weather will continue to work thru 2021? Grrrreat. - tvillini April 1, 2020, 17:36:09 Damnit* - Tooldresser April 1, 2020, 16:37:54 Best weather app. Period. End of sentence. Lock it up, Brum* - timmer April 1, 2020, 16:15:36 until now* - bbonb April 1, 2020, 16:39:02 View thread; Collapse ^ Hey TIKI! The complete uniform history of... - longsnapper April 1, 2020, 17:26:36 View thread; 1 response, posted April 1, 2020, 17:59:25 I’m colorblind but don’t they Texans wear blue?* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2020, 17:59:25 View thread; Collapse ^ Talk to me about smart thermostats. Do you have one? Any recommendations? - Blazer April 1, 2020, 12:25:23 View thread; 11 responses, latest posted April 1, 2020, 17:46:56, View last; Greenlite G2 smart thermostat. It was free from Ameren* - ilinni11 April 1, 2020, 17:46:56 We have had an Ecobee 3 for about 5 years and liked it.* - ATL April 1, 2020, 13:06:19 I think I have one I've never used. Not often I'm out and want to change the thermostat at home.* - Quiz April 1, 2020, 13:01:43 Smaht pahk* - Sounder April 1, 2020, 12:47:02 We just have a programmable one that’s network enabled - DT April 1, 2020, 12:34:40 mine's not even network enabled, and it's fine* - torinese April 1, 2020, 13:02:42 automatically turns off when I leave the house - ijustkrushalot April 1, 2020, 12:48:25 Yep, that along with remote smart phone control are worth it. Plus I think we paid $69 for Nest E - Herman Blume April 1, 2020, 13:11:03 Ecobee* - HeatMizer April 1, 2020, 12:32:27 We have the "E" and I think the only difference between it and the higher end one is the appearance - Herman Blume April 1, 2020, 12:30:21 Nest and Ring is such a game changer, IMO* - Sounder April 1, 2020, 12:27:04 View thread; Collapse ^ So I'm selling something on eBay and got an offer of 4x what they go for on closed auctions - ATL April 1, 2020, 17:10:28 View thread; 7 responses, latest posted April 1, 2020, 17:31:52, View last; Not that it necessarily means much, but that's a FL area code and they claim to live in ME. - Illiniphil April 1, 2020, 17:30:50 The fact that they want to communicate outside of ebay seems like a red flag* - gvibes April 1, 2020, 17:25:07 No rating. Text it. Bad news. * - ATL April 1, 2020, 17:29:13 This is almost certainly going to lead to one of those "I am going to send you a check for $300 pls - gvibes April 1, 2020, 17:31:52 i'm not familiar with ebay - snipes824 April 1, 2020, 17:24:28 I’m about to start doing this - TarheelIllini April 1, 2020, 17:14:47 Not hard...just need to get organized and get into a groove as far as listing communicating shipping - RSMBob April 1, 2020, 17:30:41 View thread; Collapse ^ FYI - Community now available on Netflix* - shua April 1, 2020, 17:06:36 View thread; 1 response, posted April 1, 2020, 17:09:34 So is Bloodsport.* - PrkrLewis April 1, 2020, 17:09:34 View thread; Collapse ^ Hire FUMT for your next executive search! - Detlef April 1, 2020, 15:24:19 View thread; 4 responses, latest posted April 1, 2020, 16:55:43, View last; Hey Det!! We're still paying for our 2011 mistake. :-) - osklister April 1, 2020, 16:55:10 huh, never changed his cell #* - assassin April 1, 2020, 15:45:02 We're probably still paying his cell phone bill.* - Illiniphil April 1, 2020, 16:27:24 Probably part of the severance package he negotiated. - osklister April 1, 2020, 16:55:43 View thread; Collapse ^

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