OT - NO POLITICS The New Normal - Hockey meets the dog days of Summer II

[Estlin]

I believe he's done two with her.

If you like that, you should check out Robert Plant and Allison Krauss' collaboration Raising Sand. It's fire.

That's an awesome album. Robert Plant has had a terrific solo career, and I've always admired the fact that he's been musically curious. My iTunes library shuffled to "Too Loud" from the slightly experimental Shaken 'n' Stirred earlier this morning. Great song.

 

[Ladyfan]

That's an awesome album. Robert Plant has had a terrific solo career, and I've always admired the fact that he's been musically curious. My iTunes library shuffled to "Too Loud" from the slightly experimental Shaken 'n' Stirred earlier this morning. Great song.

Robert Plant has done so very good solo material.

 

[Seidenbergy]

Why is that? One is based on the actual results of a school system reopening and facing the consequences of that during a pandemic and the other is people bitching that some schools aren't going to be open for baby sitting duties, since there will still be teaching happening. Two vastly different things in two vastly different parts of the country.

I know exactly what they are.

 

[Seidenbergy]

my town decides friday. I sure hope we have the option for full in person or remote. Thats how it should be done for all schools in massachusetts grades k-6

My town decided yesterday. Hybrid for my son's school. I'm torn. He really wants to go back, but he's very high risk.

Daughter's school still hasn't decided.

I hate all this. There are no right answers right now.

 

[LSCII]

San Quentin's coronavirus outbreak shows why 'herd immunity' could mean disaster

Interesting read on what trying to obtain herd immunity would possibly look like...

 

[Ladyfan]

My town decided yesterday. Hybrid for my son's school. I'm torn. He really wants to go back, but he's very high risk.

Daughter's school still hasn't decided.

I hate all this. There are no right answers right now.

QFT.

I am happy my daughter is old and no longer in school. I don't know what I would have done.

Each town and family must do what is best for their kids.

Everyone needs a contingency plan. If this virus comes back strong in the Fall (as they expect) schools will close down.

I feel for all of you parents. Tough times.

 

[Gee Wally]

Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Sign Up: How to Enroll as a Volunteer

Florida Posts Record Deaths; Russia Taps Vaccine: Virus Update

 

[JAD]

There are a number of different options for home schooling ... one does not have to do remote learning though the public school system.

There are a number of private institutions, schools, academies ... that one can register their children with ... of course there are costs, but that varies depending on the institution.

I went through Homelife Academy for my children. Cost was about $90 - $100 per child ... I think there were discounts for more than two. You had to have your own curriculum, books, tests and create your own school schedule - so additional cost for books and time. Once you get through the first year it's really not that hard . Plus you have a lot of options to tweak the school schedule that you don't have with public school. Find what works best for your situation.

 

[Maine Fan]

It's probably a blend of hydroxychloroquine and bleach.

Someone just bought $9B worth with American dollars.

 

[LSCII]

Someone just bought $9B worth with American dollars.

Best guesses are Xi Jinping or Putin for me...

 

[McGarnagle]

If Russia is advanced enough to rig a foreign election, they're advanced enough to create a vaccine.

 

[Ladyfan]

If Russia is advanced enough to rig a foreign election, they're advanced enough to create a vaccine.

Not enough time for them to do all of the testing needed though.

Anyone would be a fool to just trust what they say IMO

 

[DaveFromNB]

If Russia is advanced enough to rig a foreign election, they're advanced enough to create a vaccine.

No doubt they created one, there are lots of them out there - whether they followed acceptable testing protocols is quite a different thing.

 

[McGarnagle]

No doubt they created one, there are lots of them out there - whether they followed acceptable testing protocols is quite a different thing.

Yes, but right now the world needs results, not protocols.

 

[LSCII]

Yes, but right now the world needs results, not protocols.

Eh, not so much this.

 

[DaveFromNB]

Yes, but right now the world needs results, not protocols.

Right now the world needs people wearing masks, and can't even get that rolling along.

Most folks are going to hold off getting vaccinated until they know that what they're being vaccinated with is safe.

 

[Deleted]

Yes, but right now the world needs results, not protocols.

You need the latter to achieve the former.

 

[Gee Wally]

You need the latter to achieve the former.

you betcha!!

 

[DarrenBanks56]

There are a number of different options for home schooling ... one does not have to do remote learning though the public school system.

There are a number of private institutions, schools, academies ... that one can register their children with ... of course there are costs, but that varies depending on the institution.

I went through Homelife Academy for my children. Cost was about $90 - $100 per child ... I think there were discounts for more than two. You had to have your own curriculum, books, tests and create your own school schedule - so additional cost for books and time. Once you get through the first year it's really not that hard . Plus you have a lot of options to tweak the school schedule that you don't have with public school. Find what works best for your situation.

thanks for the info. looking into the home schooling.

 

[Spooner st]

Neck gaiters may actually increase COVID-19 transmission, study finds

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Neck gaiters may actually increase COVID-19 transmission, study finds

its all crazy. i just stay outside away from people without a mask as much as possible

 

[Kate08]

This is usually my favorite time of year. I love back to school time, shift in routine, college football, all of it.

none of that happening is hitting me harder than I thought it would. Just an overwhelming sense of sadness and feeling like this is never going to end and life will never be normal again.

 

[Maine Fan]

Best guesses are Xi Jinping or Putin for me...

Wrong guess LSCII, try again

 

[LSCII]

Wrong guess LSCII, try again

DJT?

 

[Maine Fan]

DJT?

WINNER