OT: All Things Coronavirus Covid-19 - Part XV - MOD ADVISORY POST 1 - UPDATED 5/11

[DKH]

They have been open, when I was having trouble finding milk for my 3 kids last month I went there and there was plenty so have been getting it there since. They have a lot of different flavors in half gallons as well.

Didn’t realize - thanks

 

[TinyRivers]

I do whatever Trump suggests.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

I talked to a friend who works for the Bruins and he told me Delaware North is in big trouble.

The issue is Delaware North through worldwide concessions always had a steady cash flow and now it has stopped. Boston has suddenly become a nightmare as the 'Hub on Causeway' was a major commitment of capital based on large crowds flocking to Banners, the food hall, the theater, and the night clubs.

DN has also invested heavily in numerous airports in the US and elsewhere and that revenue stream has evaporated.

Nobody on HF Bruins is going to cry about the Jacobs family but we are all terrified about what lies ahead.

They're certainly in a bit of a tight spot - very little income, debt to service, probably still paying at least partial rent and maintenance costs for some sites plus a limited ongoing wage bill, and a portfolio built on services situated frequently in locations that are going to be some of the last to re-open to major public traffic, be they arenas, international airports or casinos.

The demand for their services will return at some point, although probably at a reduced level given the anticipated global recession, but the challenge I would imagine, as it will be for many companies, will be in having or finding the capital to get things up and running again. There's going to be a lot of businesses looking for loans and cash injections when the worst of the crisis has passed, and it's going to be interesting to see how the banks and shareholders handle that in uncertain economic times.

I think Delaware will pull through fine, largely because they're such a major player in their industry, have a proven business model and would accordingly be a safe bet for new investment, but there are few certainties in life at the moment. While very few of us would shed a tear over any struggles for the Jacobs', they employ 55,000 people, so the fortunes of a lot of folks are tied up with theirs.

 

[Over the volcano]

I dunno, I gotta hear both sides here

The correct answer is that Trump has been treated unfairly.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

One of our clinical virologist sent this to me. I found it interesting.


https://erinbromage.wixsite.com/cov...m67ZFOC74GQgQEWMrdAW_fRDoIRkhb-K8xi_RcrBAYp2g

Damn the Bob story gave me the heebeejeebees

 

[Maine Fan]

OMG, yesterday a 4 yr old in NJ died from Coronavirus, and today, NY is reporting a 5 yr old has died from Coronavirus.

We were the early hot spots; hopefully, this isn't a trend to spread across the U.S.

Stay Safe, watch those kids

 

[Gee Wally]

Anxious About the Virus, Older Voters Grow More Wary of Trump

Two White House Coronavirus Cases Raise Question of if Anyone Is Really Safe

Triple combination therapy shows promise for COVID-19 patients

5-year-old dies from severe illness linked to coronavirus


Kowloon Car Hop? Restaurants Hope To Expand Outside After Coronavirus Shutdown

7 More Deaths; 6 More Children Infected With Coronavirus In NH

Nurse who stood up to armed lockdown protesters in Arizona says they thought she was a paid actor 'in costume' - as her colleague warns demonstrators she could be the last person they see 'when they catch covid'

Broken supply chain means these products could be out of stock soon

 

[ConcordGrapes]

Putin's Bitch can't tell the truth either.
Make Lying Wrong Again

Stay Safe don't drink bleach or Lysol as suggested by Trump, out genius leader with the big, huge, brain.

I would be interested seeing and listening to your source where President Trump is suggesting people drink bleach or lysol

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Anxious About the Virus, Older Voters Grow More Wary of Trump

Two White House Coronavirus Cases Raise Question of if Anyone Is Really Safe

Triple combination therapy shows promise for COVID-19 patients

5-year-old dies from severe illness linked to coronavirus


Kowloon Car Hop? Restaurants Hope To Expand Outside After Coronavirus Shutdown

7 More Deaths; 6 More Children Infected With Coronavirus In NH

Nurse who stood up to armed lockdown protesters in Arizona says they thought she was a paid actor 'in costume' - as her colleague warns demonstrators she could be the last person they see 'when they catch covid'

Broken supply chain means these products could be out of stock soon

The first article raises a thought in my mind - can the Democrats still change their presidential election candidate? Biden is the kind of person you put up as a compromise. Pleasant enough but non-effectual and only there because you don't really expect to win, don't want to alienate too much of the electorate, and no-one with serious credentials wants to run in a losing cause and damage their future prospects. A couple of months ago he made sense - first term presidents riding a strong economy and a solid supporter base almost never lose in America, so don't waste your best hopes when there's little chance of success.

But the coronavirus pandemic has completely changed the landscape in the country and suddenly Trump is very vulnerable and the nation is crying out for dynamic leadership. He needs to face a quality challenger. I'm not saying Biden couldn't beat him, but surely there are better options and now might be the time to start seriously considering those.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

The first article raises a thought in my mind - can the Democrats still change their presidential election candidate? Biden is the kind of person you put up as a compromise. Pleasant enough but non-effectual and only there because you don't really expect to win, don't want to alienate too much of the electorate, and no-one with serious credentials wants to run in a losing cause and damage their future prospects. A couple of months ago he made sense - first term presidents riding a strong economy and a solid supporter base almost never lose in America, so don't waste your best hopes when there's little chance of success.

But the coronavirus pandemic has completely changed the landscape in the country and suddenly Trump is very vulnerable and the nation is crying out for dynamic leadership. He needs to face a quality challenger. I'm not saying Biden couldn't beat him, but surely there are better options and now might be the time to start seriously considering those.

Unless Biden’s health becomes compromised, I can’t see it happening. Think of all the people who voted for Biden in the primaries that would turn against the party, and whichever candidate was selected, after basically being told the nomination was his.

It would have to be a very carefully crafted plan, with Biden as the one advocating for it.

 

[Saxon Eric]

I talked to a friend who works for the Bruins and he told me Delaware North is in big trouble.

The issue is Delaware North through worldwide concessions always had a steady cash flow and now it has stopped. Boston has suddenly become a nightmare as the 'Hub on Causeway' was a major commitment of capital based on large crowds flocking to Banners, the food hall, the theater, and the night clubs.

DN has also invested heavily in numerous airports in the US and elsewhere and that revenue stream has evaporated.

Nobody on HF Bruins is going to cry about the Jacobs family but we are all terrified about what lies ahead.

Salary Cap Floor here we come!

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I would be interested seeing and listening to your source where President Trump is suggesting people drink bleach or lysol

Its once again a twisted fib.

 

[Gee Wally]

The first article raises a thought in my mind - can the Democrats still change their presidential election candidate? Biden is the kind of person you put up as a compromise. Pleasant enough but non-effectual and only there because you don't really expect to win, don't want to alienate too much of the electorate, and no-one with serious credentials wants to run in a losing cause and damage their future prospects. A couple of months ago he made sense - first term presidents riding a strong economy and a solid supporter base almost never lose in America, so don't waste your best hopes when there's little chance of success.

But the coronavirus pandemic has completely changed the landscape in the country and suddenly Trump is very vulnerable and the nation is crying out for dynamic leadership. He needs to face a quality challenger. I'm not saying Biden couldn't beat him, but surely there are better options and now might be the time to start seriously considering those.

I dont know.
Im in that age group. I was a lifelong Republican. Dating back to the 70s.

I will vote for tree stump over this sack of shit.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Unless Biden’s health becomes compromised, I can’t see it happening. Think of all the people who voted for Biden in the primaries that would turn against the party, and whichever candidate was selected, after basically being told the nomination was his.

It would have to be a very carefully crafted plan, with Biden as the one advocating for it.

You're probably right. Plus Biden's a very good chance in any case given how badly Trump has stuffed up the country's virus response, and I think he's ambitious enough that he wouldn't let go of the opportunity for the top job easily.

If he was to give up his candidacy there'd have to be some sort of face-saving exercise, both to mollify him and his supporters, whether that was a health excuse as suggested or something else. Unlikely.

 

[lopey]

Allies despair as Trump abandons America's leadership role at a time of global crisis
Allies despair as Trump abandons America's leadership role at a time of global crisis - CNNPolitics

Great leadership by trump

 

[Spooner st]

One of our clinical virologist sent this to me. I found it interesting.


https://erinbromage.wixsite.com/cov...m67ZFOC74GQgQEWMrdAW_fRDoIRkhb-K8xi_RcrBAYp2g

Thanks for sharing.

 

[lopey]

I would be interested seeing and listening to your source where President Trump is suggesting people drink bleach or lysol

He said it on live tv in his own briefing. Get a life man

 

[lopey]

Its once again a twisted fib.

Keep drinking the Trump cool aid

 

[BigGoalBrad]

They're certainly in a bit of a tight spot - very little income, debt to service, probably still paying at least partial rent and maintenance costs for some sites plus a limited ongoing wage bill, and a portfolio built on services situated frequently in locations that are going to be some of the last to re-open to major public traffic, be they arenas, international airports or casinos.

The demand for their services will return at some point, although probably at a reduced level given the anticipated global recession, but the challenge I would imagine, as it will be for many companies, will be in having or finding the capital to get things up and running again. There's going to be a lot of businesses looking for loans and cash injections when the worst of the crisis has passed, and it's going to be interesting to see how the banks and shareholders handle that in uncertain economic times.

I think Delaware will pull through fine, largely because they're such a major player in their industry, have a proven business model and would accordingly be a safe bet for new investment, but there are few certainties in life at the moment. While very few of us would shed a tear over any struggles for the Jacobs', they employ 55,000 people, so the fortunes of a lot of folks are tied up with theirs.

Their business model is insane prices and nutts to butts crowds that have to wait 30 mins to go through the metal detectors and have a full cavity search.

Now granted they would have been able to make a ridiculous amount in a 4-5 hour window before this. But afterwards I don’t know I think you might get people attacking the beer stand guy who wants 16 for a beer and rudely reminds you about the option to leave gratuity.

 

[Spooner st]

He said it on live tv in his own briefing. Get a life man

Don't waste you time. No one can help them.

 

[HHHH]

I am a huge aviation nerd...

A photographer spent two weeks flying around in helicopters to capture the parked planes at US airports during the pandemic — see his eerie and beautiful work

 

[JOKER 192]

Not sure if anyone knows the real truth at this point.

I mean, keeping track of all this can't be easy, nor can it be verified, I get that. But some is clearly BS. The most suspect ones come from the usual suspects.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

I am a huge aviation nerd...

A photographer spent two weeks flying around in helicopters to capture the parked planes at US airports during the pandemic — see his eerie and beautiful work

I love aviation, but I’m shorting aviation stock at the moment. It will take many years, not months, for that industry to recover to pre-pandemic levels. And that is a best case scenario. The only thing preventing almost all of those airlines (even the ones that are in relatively good financial health like JetBlue and Southwest Airlines) from being finished is selling off assets at rock bottom prices (because they have no choice) and propped up money from the government. A few more months of billions in losses and it will be a worse situation than 10 years ago when airlines struggled majorly.

 

[Spooner st]

 

[ConcordGrapes]

He said it on live tv in his own briefing. Get a life man

Again show me anything that has the President telling people to drink bleach or Lysol, my life is good thanks for your concern though