SuperSpreader Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Just now, CayceG said: I'm glad you can weather the storm with an alternate way of showing movies. But here's what I think this might lead to: I think this will really have people that were on the fence about this whole society centering on cars thing double down on that. Anyone that was at least leaning towards the benefits of public transit in terms of pollution control or serving more areas of society is probably going now not going to be swayed due to this whole public interaction thing. Electric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Just now, Chairslinger said: My restaurant was a little slower than normal today, but not by much. I have seen rain/snow, much less holidays, have a bigger impact. While the foot traffic is down a bit, I think the increase in order size is evening things out. Like, ya gonna go home and freeze half a dozen of those bacon croissants, buddy? People don't know how to cook anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 21 minutes ago, SlipperySlope said: Electric There’s not enough lithium, and car centric development is unsustainable financially in the long run, at least with property tax rates that make suburban life appealing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhyteboar Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Cars ruin cities, destroy communities, and create horrible commutes. It doesn't matter if it's gas, electric, or Uber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Just now, thewhyteboar said: Cars ruin cities, destroy communities, and create horrible commutes. It doesn't matter if it's gas, electric, or Uber. There is no mass transit solution between where I live and where I work. Even if there was, it would probably an hour long trip each way, versus 15 minutes in a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CitizenVectron Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 A question: Does the US have public health lines? In Canada you can call 811 to talk to a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or social worker at any time, and it is currently being used as the front-line to determine if someone needs testing, and how to get it (basically the mythical google/verily app). I've only called it twice in my life, once when my appendix was bursting (though I didn't know it yet), and the other when my spouse was having extreme abdominal pain as a side-effect of her chemo/MS treatment. Super helpful to be able to talk 1:1 with a registered nurse. They can't diagnose over the phone, but they can give good advice. Obviously right now it's harder to get through as more people call it, so it's not perfect. But that would be maybe the best thing to use in this situation, assuming you can get the staff needed to man it. Side question - What is the gender-neutral term for "man it"? Felt odd typing that out. I guess "staff it"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 11 hours ago, Bacon said: I did my regular grocery shopping and Jesus fucking Christ. I am glad I got an extra pack of TP before all of this. Like, how much do you fuckers wipe your ass? And you really gonna go through all 4 of those gallons of milk before they expire buddy? Like, I know canned goods last a long time, but do you really need 32 cans of the same thing? I know you guys want to avoid the virus but you think filling up the store with a constant stream bodies is a good thing? I mean, I got everything I wanted besides my salt n pepper chips, but these react buyers are making sick. Wait a minute... Oh no... I picked up a thing of Lactaid milk with an expiration date in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 NJ does, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 55 minutes ago, CayceG said: I'm glad you can weather the storm with an alternate way of showing movies. But here's what I think this might lead to: I think this will really have people that were on the fence about this whole society centering on cars thing double down on that. Anyone that was at least leaning towards the benefits of public transit in terms of pollution control or serving more areas of society is probably going now not going to be swayed due to this whole public interaction thing. I know I've been swayed. I haven't owned a car of my own since high school and thought I never would again. This situation has changed my mind and I WILL be getting a reliable car before the year is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, CitizenVectron said: A question: Does the US have public health lines? In Canada you can call 811 to talk to a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or social worker at any time, and it is currently being used as the front-line to determine if someone needs testing, and how to get it (basically the mythical google/verily app). I've only called it twice in my life, once when my appendix was bursting (though I didn't know it yet), and the other when my spouse was having extreme abdominal pain as a side-effect of her chemo/MS treatment. Super helpful to be able to talk 1:1 with a registered nurse. They can't diagnose over the phone, but they can give good advice. Obviously right now it's harder to get through as more people call it, so it's not perfect. Lol. My health insurance does though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Cars in and of themselves are ok, but the complete restructuring of society to revolve around car ownership and use should be discouraged everywhere. Any change in opinion on car centric development is a symptom of our rot of institutions where we have money divested from common goods such (and in the context of this virus) as healthcare, disease prevention, and maintenance of public good like transit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chairslinger Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, CitizenVectron said: Speak for yourself, the Minecraft house I build shall be magnificent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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elbobo Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 state of emergency has been declared in my county Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewithin Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 haha shit people be wildin out here. i have a friend who went to two walmarts last night and they were emptied out. i went to stater bros this morning for one thing and a line was wrapped around the store for people to pay. its just insanity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricofoley Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Jesus Christ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxmatt Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Just got an email from my employer that I’m off until March 27th. Thankful I’ll still receive my base salary, benefits, and bonus at 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricofoley Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, CayceG said: I'm glad you can weather the storm with an alternate way of showing movies. But here's what I think this might lead to: I think this will really have people that were on the fence about this whole society centering on cars thing double down on that. Anyone that was at least leaning towards the benefits of public transit in terms of pollution control or serving more areas of society is probably going now not going to be swayed due to this whole public interaction thing. Best case scenario, maybe people get really into bikes? There'd need to huge infrastructure changes to make them viable in most of places of the country, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Truly mind-boggling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Uaarkson Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Don’t worry guys, car-centric municipalities are going to start going bankrupt left and right over the next two decades. Those that adapt by implementing bottom-up, community oriented & URBAN planning strategies, and invest in progressive zoning and public transit will survive. Municipalities consisting of nothing but big-box retail and suburban tract housing will run out of money and they will have two options - a continual tax-cutting race to the bottom with dwindling services and crumbling infrastructure, or a high-tax scenario which will result in stagnant growth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Haha: [Laughter in Dutch] 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricofoley Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Trump speaking now. Wearing a giant USA hat and talking about the stock market yesterday. Jesus Christ. Mad at the Federal Reserve now. No real actionable information about actual pandemic response yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massdriver Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 https://thehill.com/homenews/media/487577-fox-business-says-host-trisha-regan-on-hiatus-amid-controversial-coronavirus She’s out for now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CayceG Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 14 minutes ago, CitizenVectron said: Truly mind-boggling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricofoley Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Trump says he took a COVID-19 test last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePi Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Ricofoley said: Trump says he took a COVID-19 test last night Wants to prove that he's the least infected person ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, CitizenVectron said: A question: Does the US have public health lines? In Canada you can call 811 to talk to a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or social worker at any time, and it is currently being used as the front-line to determine if someone needs testing, and how to get it (basically the mythical google/verily app). I've only called it twice in my life, once when my appendix was bursting (though I didn't know it yet), and the other when my spouse was having extreme abdominal pain as a side-effect of her chemo/MS treatment. Super helpful to be able to talk 1:1 with a registered nurse. They can't diagnose over the phone, but they can give good advice. Obviously right now it's harder to get through as more people call it, so it's not perfect. But that would be maybe the best thing to use in this situation, assuming you can get the staff needed to man it. Side question - What is the gender-neutral term for "man it"? Felt odd typing that out. I guess "staff it"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawn_of_Apathy Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 29 minutes ago, osxmatt said: Just got an email from my employer that I’m off until March 27th. Thankful I’ll still receive my base salary, benefits, and bonus at 100%. First email we got from my director told us to seek a medical professional if we are feeling symptoms. Nothing about not coming in to work sick though. this was last week. Thursday HR sends an email telling us not to come to work if we are sick. To follow our department guidelines for calling out and informing our supervisor. I am unsure if that makes the absences excused or unexcused. Knowing this company they’ll still let you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 I just need the UK to scrap by until Wednesday when I'll have some research finished then I'm in the governments hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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