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IndyMLVC · 03-22-2020, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

Was this a good idea?

Can you confirm that anyone got it from the mail?

Lee A Stewart · 03-22-2020, 02:20 AM

In hard-hit areas, testing restricted to health care workers, hospital patients

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Health officials in New York, California and other hard-hit parts of the country are restricting coronavirus testing to health care workers and people who are hospitalized, saying the battle to contain the virus is lost and the country is moving into a new phase of the pandemic response.

As cases spike sharply in those places, they are hunkering down for an onslaught, and directing scarce resources where they are needed most to save people’s lives. Instead of encouraging broad testing of the public, they’re focused on conserving masks, ventilators, intensive care beds — and on getting still-limited tests to health care workers and the most vulnerable. The shift is further evidence that rising levels of infection and illness have begun to overwhelm the health care system.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/in...cid=spartandhp

I posted this about 5 pages ago. For those just joining the thread I recommend you go back a few pages before you post a comment.

IndyMLVC · 03-22-2020, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

Some people seem to not mind too much ...
• https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-51988877

Wait for a week or two when they start losing older members of their families.
They will look @ those photos as a reminder ...

You don't have to look that far. Parts of NYC dgaf at all.

This was today.

rdodolak · 03-22-2020, 02:24 AM

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed by the POTUS a few days ago which will help out small businesses and those that are sick or caring for sick family members.

Time To Hit Pause: What Employers Need To Know About Yesterday’s Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Scottishguy · 03-22-2020, 02:25 AM

Italy are now shutting down their factories though. Not sure if that's being reported to generally. As I don't see them shutting down those factories dedicated to food production.

Geoff D · 03-22-2020, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

Some people seem to not mind too much ...
• https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-51988877

Wait for a week or two when they start losing older members of their families.
They will look @ those photos as a reminder ...

What I'm dreading is the Easter break, work wise. Whenever there's a longer break from school then we get tourists down here in droves, not just summer but times like Easter too. When they descend then the store gets cleaned out of the essentials like fresh produce, meat, milk, bread. Fine, we can deal with that in itself as we're used to it - but that on top of the current buying situation which already feels like summer with bells on (so empty shelves of all of the above after just a few hours of trading, plus tinned goods and TP being stripped bare) is not going to be pretty, not going to be pretty at all.

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Originally Posted by Scottishguy

About time you showed up here. I've tried suggesting to Sainsbury's they ask customers to donate towards a bonus fund for their employees when paying. Least we can do.

Eh. The thought is appreciated but when/if this all dies down (so to speak) we'll go right back to being treated like the retarded underclass of the working world.

Lee A Stewart · 03-22-2020, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

You don't have to look that far. Parts of NYC dgaf at all.

This was today.

So I guess real life is totally different then what the media would have us believe:

Scottishguy · 03-22-2020, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

What I'm dreading is the Easter break, work wise. Whenever there's a longer break from school then we get tourists down here in droves, not just summer but times like Easter too. When they descend then the store gets cleaned out of the essentials like fresh produce, meat, milk, bread. Fine, we can deal with that in itself as we're used to it - but that on top of the current buying situation which already feels like summer with bells on (so empty shelves of all of the above after just a few hours of trading, plus tinned goods and TP being stripped bare) is not going to be pretty, not going to be pretty at all.

We've already got problems in Scotland with idiot caravan owners trying to camp this out in the Highlands ect.

Britbuffguy · 03-22-2020, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

Direct deposit; makes best sense.

How would they get your bank info though?

Also, when did we get a check in 2008? I only remember getting the one in 2003 when W was in charge.

If there were checks in 2008, Uncle Sam owes me $300!

Beefbowl · 03-22-2020, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Pondosinatra

Ebola is a shit virus. It's to lethal to spread easily. Covid-19 is the perfect virus.

IndyMLVC · 03-22-2020, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

So I guess real life is totally different then what the media would have us believe:

Let's not make everything a war on "the media."

That picture could EASILY have been taken at 3am. That said, Manhattan is pretty dead right now. The other boroughs, OTOH, are different.

Some things are isolated and Manhattan is a large place. Most NYers won't go near Times Square (where that pic was taken). I'm just saying that in Union Square today, this is what it looked like.

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Originally Posted by Britbuffguy

How would they get your bank info though?

Also, when did we get a check in 2008? I only remember getting the one in 2003 when W was in charge.

If there were checks in 2008, Uncle Sam owes me $300!

Supposedly it's going to be based on your tax info for 2020.

Staying Salty · 03-22-2020, 02:53 AM

Perhaps we do live in the Matrix.

MrHT · 03-22-2020, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

So I guess real life is totally different then what the media would have us believe:

[Show spoiler]

I don't know about Manhattan as I haven't commuted over there for two weeks, but here in Queens, there's still quite a number of people outside roaming around.

Gold Ranger · 03-22-2020, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Supposedly it's going to be based on your tax info for 2020.

Sucks if thats how they do it.
I'm on disability awaiting for surgery.
Ive had all my drs cancel on me.

Being on disability means no tax return at all.

MrHT · 03-22-2020, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Let's not make everything a war on "the media."

Can't say I blame him. The media tends to be very biased and political most of the time and it gets on my nerves. I just wish they would report the facts instead of letting their opinions get in the way of things.

rdodolak · 03-22-2020, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

Sucks if thats how they do it.
I'm on disability awaiting for surgery.
Ive had all my drs cancel on me.

Being on disability means no tax return at all.

We'll have to wait and see when this goes through. I've seen it mentioned that it could be the 2018 and/or 2019 tax returns or a check for those that didn't have a tax return.

MrHT · 03-22-2020, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rdodolak

Possibly by direct deposit or the mail.

What The 2020 Coronavirus Stimulus Checks Might Look Like

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The 2020 stimulus check, under the Senate Republican proposal, would have a similar income limitation that starts at $75,000.

Geez, why is the limitation so low?? Damn, I guess I'm not getting a check.

Gold Ranger · 03-22-2020, 03:08 AM

Anyone seen Scarface 32?
I know he lives in Manhattan.
Hoping he's okay.
I lost access to my email account with his email address.

rdodolak · 03-22-2020, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

So I guess real life is totally different then what the media would have us believe:

...but it makes for a good news story.

IndyMLVC · 03-22-2020, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MrHT

Can't say I blame him. The media tends to be very biased and political most of the time and it gets on my nerves. I just wish they would report the facts instead of letting their opinions get in the way of things.

Then watch a different station. Again, blanket statements help no one.

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Originally Posted by MrHT

Geez, why is the limitation so low?? Damn, I guess I'm not getting a check.

No. Anyone OVER 75k isn't getting one.

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Originally Posted by MrHT

I don't know about Manhattan as I haven't commuted over there for two weeks, but here in Queens, there's still quite a number of people outside roaming around.

My part of Queens had people in the park today with coolers and playing music. The streets were packed with people. People aren't caring.

03-22-2020, 02:24 AM	#2384
rdodolak Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:880 Blu-ray collection:3733 DVD collection:939 MA collection:338 Digital collection:1099 iTunes collection:75 Prime collection:11 Trading Score:20	The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed by the POTUS a few days ago which will help out small businesses and those that are sick or caring for sick family members. Time To Hit Pause: What Employers Need To Know About Yesterday’s Families First Coronavirus Response Act

03-22-2020, 02:25 AM	#2385
Scottishguy Banned Member since:Apr 2019 4K collection:134 Blu-ray collection:1989 DVD collection:26 Trading Score:1	Italy are now shutting down their factories though. Not sure if that's being reported to generally. As I don't see them shutting down those factories dedicated to food production.

03-22-2020, 03:08 AM	#2398
Gold Ranger Banned Member since:Jan 2011 Location:NY, TX, CA, IL, HI, NC, PA, WV, MO 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:65 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:133	Anyone seen Scarface 32? I know he lives in Manhattan. Hoping he's okay. I lost access to my email account with his email address.

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