COVID discussion

[rich76]

Pelosi.......you are TRULY a miserable useless piece of camel dung.

House was in this morning at 10 a.m. and 42 seconds. Out at 10:02 and 37 seconds
No business of note. No resignations, etc.
Back in tomorrow at 11 a.m.

No vote to approve the Senate bill. What, in the name of God, use are you?

[rich76]

$25 mil for the Kennedy Center? In the bill.....

Money for NPR, illegal aliens and on and on......in the bill........
thanks Dems.

"This country was founded by geniuses and is run by idiots"

[yon Beast]

[rich76]

Hooray.....self employed included.

[SiteWolf]

I know there'll be a lot of good done with this bill, and that I appreciate.
It's the pork I know is in there as well that bothers me.

Even the expanded/extended unemployment I agree with, but you know is going to be greatly abused as well.

[rich76]

updated list of sports figures testing positive:

https://www.latimes.com/sports/story...ested-positive

[SiteWolf]

https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-...four-felonies/

one of THE stupidest things I've run across in a long....long time

[rrock33]

Agreed; When I saw this story I thought wtf were you thinking and whaaaaat did you think this was going to accomplish.

Working in our towns largest grocery store I've dealt with a lot of stuff in the last month but this is next level stupidity.

Stay safe everybody.

[yon Beast]

Well worth reading.



VIRUS INFO. FROM JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY. ✔

The following is from Irene Ken physician, whose daughter is an Asst. Prof in infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins University, quite informative.

* The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code. (mutation) and convert them into aggressor and multiplier cells.

* Since the virus is not a living organism but a protein molecule, it is not killed, but decays on its own. The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies.

* The virus is very fragile; the only thing that protects it is a thin outer layer of fat. That is why any soap or detergent is the best remedy, because the foam CUTS the FAT (that is why you have to rub so much: for 20 seconds or more, to make a lot of foam).

By dissolving the fat layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks down on its own.

* HEAT melts fat; this is why it is so good to use water above 77 degrees Fahrenheit for washing hands, clothes and everything. In addition, hot water makes more foam and that makes it even more useful.

* Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol over 65% DISSOLVES ANY FAT, especially the external lipid layer of the virus.

* Any mix with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water directly dissolves the protein, breaks it down from the inside.

* Oxygenated water helps long after soap, alcohol and chlorine, because peroxide dissolves the virus protein, but you have to use it pure and it hurts your skin.

* NO BACTERICIDE OR ANTIBIOTIC SERVES. The virus is not a living organism like bacteria; antibodies cannot kill what is not alive.

* NEVER shake used or unused clothing, sheets or cloth. While it is glued to a porous surface, it is very inert and disintegrates only
-between 3 hours (fabric and porous),
-4 hours (copper and wood)
-24 hours (cardboard),
- 42 hours (metal) and
-72 hours (plastic).

But if you shake it or use a feather duster, the virus molecules float in the air for up to 3 hours, and can lodge in your nose.

* The virus molecules remain very stable in external cold, or artificial as air conditioners in houses and cars.

They also need moisture to stay stable, and especially darkness. Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm and bright environments will degrade it faster.

* UV LIGHT on any object that may contain it breaks down the virus protein. For example, to disinfect and reuse a mask is perfect. Be careful, it also breaks down collagen (which is protein) in the skin.

* The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin.

* Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective layer of fat.

* NO SPIRITS, NOR VODKA, serve. The strongest vodka is 40% alcohol, and you need 65%.

* LISTERINE IF IT SERVES! It is 65% alcohol.

* The more confined the space, the more concentration of the virus there can be. The more open or naturally ventilated, the less.

* You have to wash your hands before and after touching mucosa, food, locks, knobs, switches, remote control, cell phone, watches, computers, desks, TV, etc. And when using the bathroom.

* You have to Moisturize dry hands from so much washing them, because the molecules can hide in the micro cracks. The thicker the moisturizer, the better.

* Also keep your NAILS SHORT so that the virus does not hide there.

[rich76]

TY

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[SiteWolf]

Good information, thanks!

It's getting weird out there....different businesses reacting in different ways.
Grocery in a small town near here no longer accepts cash or checks...yet they're not cleaning their counters or carts. Main grocery now keeps people 6' apart, cleans between each customer, and most recently put arrows down in every aisle to direct traffic.

We're still working normally, but sales are difficult given a lot of our customers aren't working normally, if at all.....so production is working ahead, but we can't keep doing that. The Paycheck Protection Program in the new bill may allow us to cut down or close altogether....I'd still have plenty to do at home or part time in the office (given my office is 25' from anybody anyway).

Anybody else seeing that some people think social distancing means you can't talk to people either?

[rich76]

It's hard to sell home improvements when folks will not let you in their house.

I come with a mask and gloves, Some people are just too freaked out.