zugmann alphas China's role in this mess can not be ignored. Nor can our role.
alphas China's role in this mess can not be ignored.
Nor can our role.
You mean the virus won't just go away when the weather warms up!?
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alphasChina's role in this mess can not be ignored.
It's been fun. But it isn't much fun anymore. Signing off for now.
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China's role in this mess can not be ignored. Their first ignoring the problem, then trying to hide it from the world, then trying to blame it on US troops is totally unacceptable. The other casualty in this is the WHO and its director which accepted China's version for so long that the world was slow to take action. The WHO (and its director) have lost their credability and its going to take a major change for it to be trusted again.
Space in the form of unused rooms is not very useful without the needed medical equipment, such as PPE for staff and ventilators for those with compromised respiratory systems.
Convicted One daveklepper One thhing the USA could learn from us is this: Obviously hotels have largeliy lost their clientel. So two hotels, one in T. A. and one in Jersusalem, with possibly more to come, are convelescent homes, where those recovering from the virus, but still under quarentene, can live, since they do not require constant medical care and can free up hospital bed for those that do requie it. We've got a 9 story hospital downtown that has been in process of being phased out for years, entire floors are mothballed, and they had hard plans to close it entirely within the next couple years. One can only hope they are now pondering a contingency plan to make productive use of that space.
daveklepper One thhing the USA could learn from us is this: Obviously hotels have largeliy lost their clientel. So two hotels, one in T. A. and one in Jersusalem, with possibly more to come, are convelescent homes, where those recovering from the virus, but still under quarentene, can live, since they do not require constant medical care and can free up hospital bed for those that do requie it.
We've got a 9 story hospital downtown that has been in process of being phased out for years, entire floors are mothballed, and they had hard plans to close it entirely within the next couple years.
One can only hope they are now pondering a contingency plan to make productive use of that space.
Once upon a time hospitals were viewed as altruistic organizations - dedicated to the health of their patients.
Now they are totally for profit entities and with much of today's diagnostic equipment running in the seven and eight figure price tag to acquire there is no pretense of being altruistic. To be competitive in the hospital marketplace each hospital has to have the latest in diagnostic equipment - those that determine they can't afford the equipment cease to exist.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
L will not reply to the aboveL:
I can point out that I have posted absolutely nothing about the viris in the USA and rely on what I read in on-line newspapers and contributors to this thread.
Regarding Israel, which I do comment on:
charlie hebdo Dave's continued attacks on China are part of an organized attempt to distract the public from our own failures to properly deal with a health crisis. It's an old political strategy: find an external enemy to focus attention away. In Israel a criminal continues to be premier. Familiar? It's time to put aside nationalist arrogance, individual needs and partisanship and work together.
Dave's continued attacks on China are part of an organized attempt to distract the public from our own failures to properly deal with a health crisis. It's an old political strategy: find an external enemy to focus attention away. In Israel a criminal continues to be premier. Familiar?
It's time to put aside nationalist arrogance, individual needs and partisanship and work together.
I concur.
daveklepperOne thhing the USA could learn from us is this: Obviously hotels have largeliy lost their clientel. So two hotels, one in T. A. and one in Jersusalem, with possibly more to come, are convelescent homes, where those recovering from the virus, but still under quarentene, can live, since they do not require constant medical care and can free up hospital bed for those that do requie it.
Quite true. Statistically you've got a much better chance of being killed on the road than being killed by the "bug."
Here is one thing that a railroad buff can do that involves little risk of getting COVID-19.
Almost every day I get into the car and drive 35 miles to my favorite train watching spot. Just me. It is a relatively remote spot; I don't get close to anyone.
There probably is a good reason(s) why I don’t get close to anyone. Most people don't know where it is. And even more don't give a damn about watching trains. Well, I cannot help it if they are culturally deprived.
Of course, I have to gas up the car periodically. So, I carry some homemade sanitizer, and I wipe my hands after handling the pump.
Given that only .0002%of the people in Texas have been diagnosed with COVID-19, I am not too worried about getting it. I am a lot more concerned about some of the road nuts that seem to believe they are driving bumper cars.
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daveklepper I have not traveled out of my regular routine since the first news of the virus was available. i have not seen panic buying in the one supermarket I visited nor in the two neighborhood small markets that I visit more frequently. There do not appear to be any shortages of regular household purchases here. Only imported exotic items.
I have not traveled out of my regular routine since the first news of the virus was available. i have not seen panic buying in the one supermarket I visited nor in the two neighborhood small markets that I visit more frequently. There do not appear to be any shortages of regular household purchases here. Only imported exotic items.
I'm not surprised Israel's had no panic buying. People who live in a country that's been the center of a bulls-eye target for so many decades tend not to scare so easily. Those people are tough. Trust me, I've met a few.
Israel?
The English Language newspaper I read on the Internet and regularly buy the expanded Friday edition (corresponding to a weekend or Sunday USA newspaper) was very responsible, and I think the Hebrew newspapers were also responsible. The jerusalem Post was careful to separate known facts frolm speculation, and the Government was quick to provide guidelines for conduct. The "Left" did criticize the Government at first as using the threat as a pretext for asserting authotiriy, but that dissapeared as the facts became better known.
One thhing the USA could learn from us is this: Obviously hotels have largeliy lost their clientel. So two hotels, one in T. A. and one in Jersusalem, with possibly more to come, are convelescent homes, where those recovering from the virus, but still under quarentene, can live, since they do not require constant medical care and can free up hospital bed for those that do requie it.
I should have also stated that the treatment for my illnes discussed in the previous post was experimental at the time I had it, but is now a regular treatment, and also the procedur when first discovered is so different and effecdtive that neither that treatment nor surgery is usually required.
At the onset of this thing did you have widespread denial, were there people circulating their "expertise" that this was just going to be like a bad cold, and no worse?
Because that's the point I'm really making here, that as the credibility of the naysayers erroded, the public's reaction might have been amplified due to survival instinct. TO WIT: not knowing just how far understated the risk was, the natural reaction was towards caution, "and if too much so, then so be it"
That may be part of the answer. Another part may be the average Israeli's greater faith in our medical system. Again, every Israeli citizen and foreign student at our educational institutions is Required to sign up for health insurance and medical care. But, dating from the Mandate pre-State period, there are four competing combination insurance and health-care cooperatives that were organized and still are run by doctors. And the four compete on service and price. Both as a citizen and as a student (at age 64) at Hebrew U., I was required to sign up as a client of Miyuhedet, (can be translated as Special or Individual). I was happy with the costs and the service, and when the University switched to another provider, Clall (can be translated as Universal or Popular) I chose to stay with Miyuhedet.
Over ten years ago I came down with a desease for which surgery was advised. I lived with it. Four years ago a Miiyuhedet doctor told me a friend who practices at a Clall hospitaal discoverd a new treatment not requiring surgery. Miyuhedet ended up paying Clall for my complete recovery, which invoived five outpatient visits (a few time enabling an IR train ride) and what I have been told are several thousand dollar worth of pills, one each day for about three months. I did not ask for compensation for transportation expenses.
My experience is that confidence in our medical system is appropriate.
H'mmmmm,...perhaps the panic buying has it's roots in the "rugged individualism" that this country is famous for?
Actually the panic buying is understandable when you consider the way many naysayers originally tried to downplay the threat of this thing as some sort of delusion.
Now with the mass closures and other emergency relief measures in process, clearly such optimism was misguided. And the current public reaction could be regarded as an expected pendulum swing, where self preservation trumps other priorities.
As this thing spreads, the likelihood that individuals restocking the supply chain might contaminate replenished items grows along with it.
Perhaps these hoarders really do envision "hiding out" in their own homes for the next several weeks?
Schedule Change, Effective Sunday, March 29
Train schedules will change on the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven lines effective Sunday, March 29, 2020.
The new schedule will more accurately reflect where and when trackwork and infrastructure projects are occurring along the lines, and provide reliable train times for you, our customers.
Among the highlights, there will be minor adjustments to train times
The Breakneck Ridge station will also remain temporarily closed.
station enhancements at White Plains, switch replacements near Hartsdale, a new substation installation near Mt. Kisco, and the installation of a new Harlem Line express cable between North White Plains and Goldens Bridge, will create small adjustments to weekday and weekend schedules.
to improve performance on weekdays on the New Canaan, Danbury and Waterbury Branch trains and connections, there will be minor adjustments to train departure times.
On weekends there will be small adjustments to the schedule to accommodate infrastructure projects.
Be sure to pick up a new timetable
in Grand Central and at outlying stations to check for possible adjustments to your train's schedule. Schedules are also available online at mta.info/mnr or or via our free Train Time App.
We're "Escalating" Your Experience @Grand Central Terminal
The newly renovated East Side escalators in Grand Central Terminal are now open for business!
The intensive renovation project of the escalators, located near the entrance to the Grand Central Market, required a complete overhaul. That included the escalator trusses, motors, steps, handrails, safety systems, control equipment and surrounding architectural finishes.
The renovation will help to ensure improved performance and reliability, and less downtime for maintenance for many years to come.
Compliant with American Public Transportation Association standards, the new escalators feature energy-saving devices like "sleep-mode," which reduces the speed of the escalator during downtimes and increases when pedestrians approach.
Now it is the West Side's turn!
Crews will be renovating the West Side escalators inside Grand Central Terminal, located near the Station Master's Office and Shuttle Passage.
During this time, the west side bathrooms (situated under the west side escalators) will be closed each night between 8 PM – 6 AM the next morning.
Alternate routes to the lower level,
as well as alternate restrooms are available during the renovation, which is expected to continue through the first quarter of 2021.
"Taking the Lead" with Metro-North President Catherine Rinaldi: News12
"Thousands take Metro-North to get in and out of New York City, and from the Harlem, Hudson and New Haven lines, one woman has her eye on it all," starts the about Metro-North President Catherine Rinaldi.
"In the sea of commuters, tourists and locals is someone who blends right into the crowd, her name is Catherine Rinaldi, and she is anything but ordinary."
"Rinaldi's ride to the top was hardly an express ride though," explains News12 reporter, Sarah Toland.
Badges, Barks, and Honor – K9 Grads at Vanderbilt Hall
Five bright-eyed, bushy-tailed new officers joined MTAPD in February in the annual K9 graduation ceremony at Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal.
The newly commissioned dogs
are traditionally named in honor of fallen police officers, firefighters, or members of the U.S. armed services, with family members of those honored in attendance.
This year, one of the dogs — Canine Timo, named for NYPD Det. Russell Timoshenko — died of a rare medical condition during the training period and was remembered at the ceremony, alongside members of Det. Timoshenko's family.
The K9 officers, along with their human partners,
completed an intensive 12-week explosives detection course at the MTAPD's 72-acre training center in Dutchess County. The MTAPD has approximately 50 dogs in service, and runs one of the nation's largest K9 forces.
Canine Artie erupted in hearty barks as the ceremony got underway, while Canine Goose proved to be the class clown, jumping into the arms of partner PO Salvatore Surletti, then diving across the marble floor for a beloved stuffed toy.
Proof that no matter how invaluable they are to MTA's security and anti-terrorism efforts, there's always a puppy deep inside.
Congratulations to:
Our Terminal Was Home to the Tonight Show/ Jimmy Fallon, & South Korean Pop Band BTS
On Monday, February 24 at 11:35 PM, NBC aired a special telecast of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, featuring South Korean pop band BTS and their performance of a brand-new song inside iconic Grand Central Terminal!
"We wanted to do something special for BTS and, at the same time, celebrate New York City," Fallon said in a press release. "BTS really knocked it out of the park. You're not going to believe how big and fun their performance is," he wrote before the airing.
The number of Israelis with coronavirus jumped Thursday morning to 529, according to the Health Ministry. At press time Wednesday, 433 Israelis were diagnosed with the SARS-CoV2. Idris Elba tests positive for coronavirus. The increased number comes after the ministry conducted many more tests Wednesday, so many that the Health Ministry sent out a note informing the public it would not be able to report on the number of infected Israelis as early as usual. "Because the number of examining sites has risen (20 labs) and the number of daily examinations is higher than before (more than 2,200 tests yesterday and the number continues to rise), gathering and summarizing all the data – including the number of people who tested positive for coronavirus – will take longer," the ministry said in a statement.
An additional Israeli (6 people) was listed as in critical condition Thursday, but the majority of Israelis (498) have mild symptoms, the ministry reported. Thirteen Israelis are in moderate condition and 12 have recovered. So far, 36 Israelis are taking advantage of the country's "coronavirus hotels" to recover. There is one in Jerusalem and one in Tel Aviv.
Also on Thursday, Shalva Dahan, the last patient in hospital at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer who was on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship was released (recovered) today, a spokesperson for Sheba said.
I need to add two simple facts:
Freedom is as iimportant as health to enjoy the railfan hobby.
Doing one's best to save a decent man's life is not politics.
The Coronavirus threat and Pastor Cao's incarceration and the general lack of freedom, inclluding freedom of religion, in China result from the same dictatorship. My answer to your photo was and is more relevant than your photo.
In addition to trying at first to completely cover up the Virus threat, the Chinese Government attempted to completely cover up the widespread 1964-1965 famine in China that resulted directly from hearding individual famers into collectives. Their history books blame it on the weather.
My photo was without comment because what was happening in regard to safe health practices was obvious for all to conclude, as several other members stated. Your last post is about religion and is also a blatant political statement as should be obvious to all. You have been told about this before by moderators.
It's not that long winded, and you are the one that posted the photo to start this discussion. The post above that you are now objecting to is just as relevant as your photo.
And while I cannot write the Chinese Ambassadors, for reasons given earlier, I certainly will take the time to write Pastor Cao as suggested by the retired Colonel. And you shouldl too!
Long-winded posts about religion or various rights do not belong on a thread about the corona virus.
Metra is planning to reduce it's schedules after this Friday as far fewer commuters are going into the loop.
Again, I urge writing to the Chinesse Ambassadors, to your country and to thoe UN. A serious freedom matter with implications for health as well:
Charlie, I agree. Posting that picture was a health-issue matter and not a religious one, primarily. And my immediate response was also not a religious matter but a human-freedom matter. And both health and freedom are needed to enjoy our hobby and/or the profession of a railroader.
charlie hebdo What's your point? Yes, Sars-CoV-2 is related, but not the same through mutation and recombination. But the SARS mortality rate that was quoted by McFarlane at 35% was wrong. It also was less widespread with a lower total number of deaths.
What's your point? Yes, Sars-CoV-2 is related, but not the same through mutation and recombination. But the SARS mortality rate that was quoted by McFarlane at 35% was wrong. It also was less widespread with a lower total number of deaths.
Yeah, I flip-flopped the SARS and MERS mortality rates, but the percentages still stand, and they're all in coronavirus family, remember that COVID-19 is actually the novel coronavirus. I still stand by my opinion, I'm more likely to die in a traffic accident or as a pedestrian then from COVID-19.
Convicted One Flintlock76 Maybe there is something more to be said? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I3AwUK4ZjQ One of our state representatives is challenging our governor's authority to shut down bars and restaurants. He's using a provision in the state constitution that guarantees the rights of citizens to assemble together in a peaceable manner, to consult for their common good Claiming that shared meal times are the common good.
Flintlock76 Maybe there is something more to be said? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I3AwUK4ZjQ
Maybe there is something more to be said?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I3AwUK4ZjQ
One of our state representatives is challenging our governor's authority to shut down bars and restaurants. He's using a provision in the state constitution that guarantees the rights of citizens to assemble together in a peaceable manner, to consult for their common good
Claiming that shared meal times are the common good.
While many localities and states have shut schools to at least the end of March. Kansas has ended school for the 2019-20 school year - PERIOD.
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