COVID-19 Discussion (UPD: NHL Suspended/AHL Cancelled/California Shelter-at-Home)
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Pavelski2112
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LadyStanley
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While the movie story was meh, I admit the pre-title sequence of the Spy Who Loved Me is one of the best. (Also rockin' music for that)
(The book of that title had a much different storyline.)
(The book of that title had a much different storyline.)
Pavelski2112
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Imo the Spy Who Loved Me is one of the better Moore movies. I grew up more with his movies anyway, so he was always my favorite Bond. And yea, Nobody Does it Better is a top-3 theme -- that and Moonraker are probably the best, along with maybe Live and Let Die or Thunderball.
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Pavelski2112
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Pretitle. Not title sequence/song.
Oh dang, right. GoldenEye is probably my favorite, but I love literally everything about that movie except the theme.
LadyStanley
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drunksage
lol light beer
Mayor Goodman: Calls shutdown ‘total insanity,’ wants businesses reopened
Las Vegas mayor. Yeah, there's definitely some insanity going on here.
Las Vegas mayor. Yeah, there's definitely some insanity going on here.
slocal
Dude...what?
Vegas can be restarted at any time. Just play some Diplo and throw a Snookie in the pool.
And gamblers will always return.
hohosaregood
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I don't know how anybody can see what happened in Italy and what's going on in NYC and want that instead of SIP.
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Rich people bought by other rich people.
I have a brother in law in Vegas who works in an orchestra. He's obviously not getting jobs, so he has nothing but time to think up conspiracies. I feel bad for him, but hard times can bring out the worst in people.
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tiburon12
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Brutal news for our local hockey community. Our main rink, which was not making any money and in need of significant repairs, closed for good. There's rumors of a new rink being built, but that could take years. Hockey in Thailand just took a major step back after taking a major step forward in 2019
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Her recent interview with Anderson Cooper was so cringe. I got through it, but I'm a masochist.
drunksage
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Her recent interview with Anderson Cooper was so cringe. I got through it, but I'm a masochist.
I watched it live. My only regret is that I didn't get some popcorn going as soon as I heard that she'd be interviewed. Otherwise, a thoroughly entertaining trainwreck.
Levie
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slocal
Dude...what?
I'm so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you guys. I hope she can get an appointment soon.
LadyStanley
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ESPN article with Sharks president talking about plans to return to play, and the long list of possible scenarios.
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How the California State University system's decision to go online only in fall could affect college football
A decision that could have a major impact on the 2020 college football season came from California State University system chancellor Timothy White on Tuesday.
CSU doing fall semester on line.
So, no sports per NCAA.
A decision that could have a major impact on the 2020 college football season came from California State University system chancellor Timothy White on Tuesday.
CSU doing fall semester on line.
So, no sports per NCAA.
The Nemesis
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was reading a story about the league shutting down and just realized that the day that the NHL officially announced the suspension of the season was also my birthday.
Sorry. I guess that means it's my fault there's no hockey.
Sorry. I guess that means it's my fault there's no hockey.
was reading a story about the league shutting down and just realized that the day that the NHL officially announced the suspension of the season was also my birthday.
Sorry. I guess that means it's my fault there's no hockey.
Thanks Nem.
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LadyStanley
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Government layoffs as the sales tax, gas tax and other income is reduced.
(Nevada = huge layoffs at multiple governmental layers as income from gambling, travel - car rentals and hotel stays - is down to almost zero)
(Nevada = huge layoffs at multiple governmental layers as income from gambling, travel - car rentals and hotel stays - is down to almost zero)
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Bragging just a little bit, I've used some of this downtime to brush up on my technology skills as I've disliked having to rely on family members.
Now, I can:
1) Watch online content region-free and shrink/make DVDs/VCDs as well as stream content from my computer to my television or almost any device.
2) Do basic OS maintenance (de-fragment, clean memory), can update my software/ad-blockers/anti-spyware, and understand what drivers are and how to change them.
3) Disassemble and clean my computer; I could probably install new hardware.
4) Automate my devices; I've set up some smart-home entertainment and safety systems at ~90% functionality.
5) Be far more sophisticated with social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Snapshot.
6) More capable with advanced Excel/Sheets features.
7) Use the Jupyter environment as I need it; also I learned how to use GitHub much more effectively.
8) Use Swyping on my mobile to make typing much better; in general, I'm far more comfortable now with non-computer applications.
The height of this was today as I successfully unlocked my iPad device and can install non-store apps.
I'm sure for you youngins this stuff is laughably easy and something you can do in your sleep, but I've always had an (unnecessary) trepidation towards these things.
If you continue to laugh, let me ask about your proficiency in a few things:
1) Darn a sock
2) Hem a skirt/pant
3) Cook at least 7 unique items
4) Be able to mix 5 (at least 3 of which are common) drinks
5) Basic auto maintenance (change oil/tire/fluids)
6) General home repair (at least be able to diagnose problems)
7) Keep a budget (preferably in your head, as a matter of habit)
8) Negotiate a major purchase/contract/salary
9) Know the phone numbers and major dates of at least five people
10) Do basic non-algebraic math in your head
Such concludes, as my cousins removed would say, the boomeriest post ever.
Now, I can:
1) Watch online content region-free and shrink/make DVDs/VCDs as well as stream content from my computer to my television or almost any device.
2) Do basic OS maintenance (de-fragment, clean memory), can update my software/ad-blockers/anti-spyware, and understand what drivers are and how to change them.
3) Disassemble and clean my computer; I could probably install new hardware.
4) Automate my devices; I've set up some smart-home entertainment and safety systems at ~90% functionality.
5) Be far more sophisticated with social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Snapshot.
6) More capable with advanced Excel/Sheets features.
7) Use the Jupyter environment as I need it; also I learned how to use GitHub much more effectively.
8) Use Swyping on my mobile to make typing much better; in general, I'm far more comfortable now with non-computer applications.
The height of this was today as I successfully unlocked my iPad device and can install non-store apps.
I'm sure for you youngins this stuff is laughably easy and something you can do in your sleep, but I've always had an (unnecessary) trepidation towards these things.
If you continue to laugh, let me ask about your proficiency in a few things:
1) Darn a sock
2) Hem a skirt/pant
3) Cook at least 7 unique items
4) Be able to mix 5 (at least 3 of which are common) drinks
5) Basic auto maintenance (change oil/tire/fluids)
6) General home repair (at least be able to diagnose problems)
7) Keep a budget (preferably in your head, as a matter of habit)
8) Negotiate a major purchase/contract/salary
9) Know the phone numbers and major dates of at least five people
10) Do basic non-algebraic math in your head
Such concludes, as my cousins removed would say, the boomeriest post ever.
