Coronavirus - are we all doomed?

[vba_php]

I had about 9 hours.

that's crazy, Jon. 8 hours is enuf. 9 hours is TOO MUCH, mr leader. YOU, being a science minded dude, should know that 8 hours of sleep = 2 cycles of sleep, Jon! =)

 

[The_Doc_Man]

Apparently, a 40 minute walk is supposed to be as good for you as a 20 minute run.

Good thing, because my knees aren't what they used to be. Oh, they are still original equipment - but they've been "trimmed" a bit and not up to hard runs any more. Brisk walk, enough to work up a sweat? The primary care guy approves. (So does my cardiologist.) No more tennis, because it may have been the side-to-side movement that necessitated the "trim job" - a meniscectomy.

Adam, the amount of sleep you or anyone else gets on average is "enough." We are all different. I agree that there is such a thing as "too much sleep" but every person's needs are different. Sleep insufficiency is related to weight loss (or in this case, gain). And trust me, I have studied that. I get by on about 6 1/2 hours of sleep, but sometimes I'll get an hour more depending on the previous day. Since I'm retired, the alarms are turned off and nobody calls us that early. So this is my "natural" sleep pattern. Provided you are an otherwise active person, your body will self-regulate the amount of sleep you get.

 

[vba_php]

Provided you are an otherwise active person, your body will self-regulate the amount of sleep you get.

no it won't, and you won't understand why. and since you're not a believer, i'm not going to attempt to explain it to you.

 

[ColinEssex]

Jon - a whiteboard of jobs is a good idea. I'm into a notebook, not quite as sophisticated as you! However as it's lunchtime now, I can tick off a couple of jobs and the weather is triff.
I'm saddened by those dopey selfish people who went to parks and the coast, totally ignoring government advice. They're like that stupid clown on here who thinks they're invincible.
Col

 

[vba_php]

I'm saddened by those dopey selfish people who went to parks and the coast, totally ignoring government advice. They're like that stupid clown on here who thinks they're invincible.

yet another narrow minded person that reads only what they want. then put me on ignore, super-nice person. is that so tough?

 

[CJ_London]

I went to the chemist yesterday and asked the assistant; "What kills the Corona Virus?"

She replied to me, "Ammonia Cleaner."

I said, "Oh, I am sorry- I thought you worked here..."

 

[Jon]

Jon - a whiteboard of jobs is a good idea. I'm into a notebook, not quite as sophisticated as you! However as it's lunchtime now, I can tick off a couple of jobs and the weather is triff.
I'm saddened by those dopey selfish people who went to parks and the coast, totally ignoring government advice. They're like that stupid clown on here who thinks they're invincible.
Col

I completely agree with you here. On the plus side, they will make the peak earlier so us who are self isolating won't have to isolate for so long.

 

[deletedT]

Three hours sleep a night?

It was 19 hours until two or three months ago. I'm challenging myself. Raised it to 21. I imagin now my name can be added to Guinness World Records.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

yet another narrow minded person that reads only what they want.

And yet here you are, being frequently insulted and/or corrected by all of the senior members for your incredible ability to NOT GET THE HINT, and you still don't get it, and then come up with that gem of oracular wisdom. The irony literally drips from that one in bucket-sized quantities. I hope Jon's bit bucket doesn't leak.

I can see it now... "Cleanup on aisle 4 next to the AWF servers."

 

[The_Doc_Man]

no it won't, and you won't understand why. and since you're not a believer, i'm not going to attempt to explain it to you.

Typical response. Adam, that is the response of a petulant CHILD who has been corrected by his elders but is defiant to the end. GROW UP. You are overdue for it.

 

[NauticalGent]

Doc...your words are true and you have the patience of a saint. That being said, you are also the NVA's only enabler. Were you to stop responding to him, I daresay he would have to look elsewhere to "scratch his itch"

 

[The_Doc_Man]

"Scratch his inch"? You give him credit for that much?

 

[moke123]

Rather unnerving to see the ambulance pull up to my neighbors house last night. The attendants were wearing hazmat suits and they took the husband out. I dont know what happened but its still scary. Its currently snowing, expecting 5" to 10". Probably a good thing as it will keep people inside.

"scratch his inch"

that wasn't a typo I assume.

 

[NauticalGent]

It was...corrected. Jeez...

 

[kevlray]

I stood in line at Costco Saturday morning for about 30 minutes so I could buy toilet paper for my in-laws (they live in a small town and the stores are empty of toilet paper). I have enough for a couple of weeks. Hopefully things will be better by then. As a further note. A lot of stores are refusing to accept returns on a number of items (toilet paper, paper towels, sanitizer, etc.)

 

[Jon]

I don't particularly want returned toilet paper thanks.

 

[vba_php]

I can see it now... "Cleanup on aisle 4 next to the AWF servers."

toilet paper next to the servers?

 

[NauticalGent]

This may have been addressed already, if so, it isn't like we're doing anything else anyways...

The number of deaths in Italy have almost doubled China's. What are the reasons? I have read:
1. China suppressed the news, thereby allowing the virus to spread to an unsuspecting world.
2. Italy didn't take it seriously until it was too late (there is some truth to this).

There are other reasons mentioned in this thread but I was hoping for some feedback - mainly on the first allegation.

Naturally, my American friends are singing that song at the top of their lungs, we have to have a boogie man to blame, so I am interested in what rest of the world is saying...

 

[The_Doc_Man]

NG: Regarding China's delay in reporting Corona Virus to the world,

Timeline: The early days of China's coronavirus outbreak and cover-up

Serious measures were delayed for about 3 weeks.

www.axios.com

China officials knew of coronavirus in December, ordered cover-up, report says

Chinese scientists knew about the coronavirus and its deadly effects as early as December — but were ordered by government officials to suppress the evidence, according to a report. In late D…

nypost.com

Coronavirus disinformation creates challenges for China's government | CNN

The word "rumor" has taken on a different meaning in China since the death of Li Wenliang, the doctor who was punished for trying to warn others about the spread of coronavirus.

www.cnn.com

These links don't require an initial subscription though they might try to pop up an ad or two.

 

[NauticalGent]

Thanks Doc, but at the risk of this thread heading off in another direction, I simply do not trust mainstream journalism, especially those from the United States. I have seen first hand the spin they put on issues.

I'm not saying they are wrong, I'd just like to hear from the other countries represented here on AWF...