RANT: R.I.P. Tyrbolift

[GeneralSerpant]

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/21/e...ntl/index.html

"Testing and identification of cases, tracing contacts, isolation, these are all measures that WHO proposes and recommends, and they were in place all the time," she said. "And the social distancing is the second component that really also started relatively early."

Rospotrebnadzor, Russia's state consumer watchdog, said Saturday that it had run more than 156,000 coronavirus tests in total. By comparison, according to CDC figures, the United States only picked up the pace in testing at the beginning of March, while Russia says it has been testing en masse since early February, including in airports, focusing on travelers from Iran, China, and South Korea.

That's not to say there were no holes in Russia's defenses. Russia didn't start testing those arriving from Italy or other badly affected EU countries immediately, limiting its controls for arrivals from Europe to taking temperatures and imposing two-week quarantines. The majority of the coronavirus cases reported in Russia were brought from Italy, according to health officials.

[Orlando1234977]

Over 43,000 US cases, this is ridiculous. The blueprint to defeat this (for now) is already out there, and china isn't the only one.
Is Drago's manager right, has our society really become that pathetic and weak? We're not talking years, simply weeks, to follow order for the sake of health.
Have the black boots on the ground to beat any selfish tardo they see movement from. Better than having our beloved seniors fight for their life in a tent.

[GeneralSerpant]

I heard China did isolation without so much social distancing awareness. That along with them being ground zero, I think it's pretty circumstantial if your numbers deviate from there's too badly.

Like if US reports are temporally consistent with China's then I'd assume that we'd have to go out of our way to screw up and not follow their recovery rates.


Of course I guess, overly strong recovery rate is kind of antithetical to social distancing. Technically you're going to the distance with the virus when you implement distancing in order to preserve hospital infrastructure so it might be a different curve.

[Dominik]

Over 43,000 US cases, this is ridiculous. The blueprint to defeat this (for now) is already out there, and china isn't the only one.
Is Drago's manager right, has our society really become that pathetic and weak? We're not talking years, simply weeks, to follow order for the sake of health.
Have the black boots on the ground to beat any selfish tardo they see movement from. Better than having our beloved seniors fight for their life in a tent.

The more people flout these restrictions the longer they'll remain in place and the greater the economic fallout. It's like a festering sore. Let it heal so we can move on.

As bad as it is at least we can take some solace in the fact it's everywhere. We're all in the same boat. So in a strange way it kind of brings us closer since we're all dealing with the same issues.

[GeneralSerpant]

Apparently covid wasn't really a match for Japan's civil structure.

[GeneralSerpant]

So I'm tracking the reported cases as per my county's website, and since the 9th it's gone to the mid 20's. Biggest jump was a couple days ago from 15-22. So needless to say it is at a very small percentage of the entire county, and we seem to be just about ahead of the curve as far as social distancing (by time), but I really do tend to wonder how long that count will continue to go up and how daunting it might feel if it steadily crept its way at this rate to like half the county.

[im2manly]

Are you also 100% work from home?

According to my models and simulations (no march madness to tinker with) we are very close to where china was 15 days after the 500th case. Their active cases peaked at day 27 (after the 500th). Since it was unseen to them and they're several times more population dense, there's no reason we can't follow suit at the minimum. Like Mr. Silver told Daniel, extreme situations require extreme measures.

Yea been working home since Thursday. Its been tough. I am pretty social and get cabin fever pretty easily. But you'd have to be a dumba55 to not do what they say. My mind was blown at those spring break idjits

[Dominik]

I am pretty social and get cabin fever pretty easily.

Sorting out the training situation with some home gym equipment might help keep you sane. At least you'll have an hour in the day where you feel like you can progress on something rather than just sitting in a chair "consuming" e.g. watching TV.

Now that I've got all the equipment I'm past the stage of missing the gym even if it was weird to see all the lights off. I see this as a challenge to get even better results. I also like the idea of putting the trap bar in the car with a few plates and training near the water somewhere just for a complete change of scenery.

[GeneralSerpant]

I binge watch tv and do calisthenics all day while episodes are on. Or work with a set of 25 lb dbs.

[Orlando1234977]

Sorting out the training situation with some home gym equipment might help keep you sane. At least you'll have an hour in the day where you feel like you can progress on something rather than just sitting in a chair "consuming" e.g. watching TV.

Now that I've got all the equipment I'm past the stage of missing the gym even if it was weird to see all the lights off. I see this as a challenge to get even better results. I also like the idea of putting the trap bar in the car with a few plates and training near the water somewhere just for a complete change of scenery.

haha, manly, do you have time for television during the work day?

I binge watch tv and do calisthenics all day while episodes are on. Or work with a set of 25 lb dbs.

haha you're fired.

[Orlando1234977]

Look at the cnn pikers try to steal my content:

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/25/healt...day/index.html

[GeneralSerpant]

haha you're fired.

[Orlando1234977]

New York/New Jersey area alone is over 70,000 cases, almost reaching what china had as a country.
At least WI has dropped from 14th to 20th place. Too bad we're so close to Chicago though.
Thankful and blessed I can operate and work from home, and try to get some workouts in, and haven't had a fast food meal in a few weeks.
Who else has a rant?

[adamdavidson47]

Checking in from Canada

Just announced schools are closed all the way until May at the minimum now.

It's pretty bad here, but not nearly as bad as south of the border.

Also, I have adjustable dumbells (bowflex) that go up to 52.5 lbs, a bench, resistance bands and 2 45lb plates with no barbell. Better than nothing, but gotta be tired of 12-20 rep workouts soon

Try to go for a 5-10 km walk every weekend, while we are still allowed to do that.


Stay safe rant bros.

[Dominik]

haven't had a fast food meal in a few weeks

What have you been eating and what are you allowed to do right now? I still want to support local businesses and when I pick up my order it's zero contact. I pull over somewhere and sit in silence pondering the meaning of life.

[GeneralSerpant]

What have you been eating and what are you allowed to do right now? I still want to support local businesses and when I pick up my order it's zero contact.

Yes. Taxes, and also support for local businesses. I am of the mind lately though to rely on the internet to get stuff I specifically want when retail stores in town will have invariably limited selection. Otherwise I'll wait 'til I get back in town to get stuff if it's the same difference or a little less.

[BluntD]

Virginia extended their stay-at-home order through June 10th now. No gym for at least 10 more weeks.

+no birthday or Memorial Day weekend celebrations in May now.

F this.

[7Seconds]

Yes. Taxes, and also support for local businesses. I am of the mind lately though to rely on the internet to get stuff I specifically want when retail stores in town will have invariably limited selection. Otherwise I'll wait 'til I get back in town to get stuff if it's the same difference or a little less.

Don’t forget local breweries. My favorite local brewery sent out a message about closing down the taproom and the taproom is where they make 95% of their sales. I bought $200 worth of beer that I picked up to support them.

Support your local breweries by purchasing beer to go if available. Drink local.

[GeneralSerpant]

Don’t forget local breweries. My favorite local brewery sent out a message about closing down the taproom and the taproom is where they make 95% of their sales. I bought $200 worth of beer that I picked up to support them.

Support your local breweries by purchasing beer to go if available. Drink local.

I actually don't drink beer anymore but I'll keep tabs on the two main breweries I know of in town and maybe check up on possible others in the area.

[im2manly]

Legal profession getting killed right now. Lots of layoffs/salary cuts

[GeneralSerpant]

Legal profession getting killed right now. Lots of layoffs/salary cuts

Telecommuting isn't cutting it?

[im2manly]

Telecommuting isn't cutting it?

Its proving very difficult. Kids make it super hard and my wife is preggo with #3 so she can't really help that much. Most of the courts are basically shutdown. Hard to get in touch with corporate clients who have more pressing things going on

[Orlando1234977]

What have you been eating and what are you allowed to do right now? I still want to support local businesses and when I pick up my order it's zero contact. I pull over somewhere and sit in silence pondering the meaning of life.

My local grocer has been fully packed with all meats, cheese, pizza, so the usual. A lot more steaks on the pan for dinner.
It's a good idea though to support local restaurants for takeout. I'll probably start doing some of that in the coming days.

[GeneralSerpant]

I'm gonna do beer battered fish and chips tomorrow. Also gonna bbq.

[GeneralSerpant]

People say that back arching starts lowering your range of motion but it's not like they're getting that barbell below their chest either way.

[Orlando1234977]

Legal profession getting killed right now. Lots of layoffs/salary cuts

I heard divorce lawyers are nice & busy.

[GeneralSerpant]

That's ****ed up.

[GeneralSerpant]

Got 75 chinups with my density training today.

[Dominik]

Just watched Thor Bjornsson live streaming on twitch pull 440kg (970lbs) for 3 reps in his garage. Looked like he could have pulled 5 despite bar looking slightly off balance. No rest between reps either. I remember not long after I joined here that was the WR held by Andy Bolton.

https://clips.twitch.tv/TentativeEne...uanaWholeWheat

Owns a gym so could train there but wanted to set an example by staying home.

[Dominik]

Hit me in the feels watching that not just because I've been following his journey for a long time but because he spoke to his daughter before he did it. He's not allowed to see her so they can only talk on the phone. He wants to make her proud so he's using the negative situation as fuel to do great things.