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  1. vortmax
    The governor of Iowa will finish the application for a presidential declaration on Monday due to all the damage assessment that needed to be done. Also, she spoke with both the Pres and VP and has been assured federal assistance.
  2. vortmax
    I haven't met a single republican that would want to restrict voting from any legal citizen, save for felons. There is no evidence that a higher turnout hurts or helps either party (regarding presidential wins) as well - so it makes no sense for republicans to want restricted voting for legal citizens. On the flip side, it makes a whole lot of sense why Democrats want to allow non-citizens to vote as well as lowering the age to 16.
  3. vortmax
    Agreed - interesting history. That last paragraph though is a totally different debate topic.
  4. vortmax
    I don't think it's primarily anti-science. I think it's primarily a lack of trust in the people, not the science. Data is data, people on both sides either ignore it, manipulate it, or just conveniently not mention it to support their narrative.
  5. vortmax
    I agree, but because it's the only major "service" with direct competition, I think it should be run more like its competition, in fact, should be the shining example of a well-run business to keep the likes of UPS, FedEx, DHL, Amazon, etc. in-check and competitive.
  6. vortmax
    But the armed forces, sewers, public roads don't have private competition.
  7. vortmax
    Could explain a lot as well. Thanks for the post.
  8. vortmax
    Dang. I only heard about this, but something really interesting and a needed boost for the company and local economy.
  9. vortmax
    I kind of agree, but there needs to be a change in business model...they just keep losing money.
  10. vortmax
    I agree...a 'pure' bill would be appropriate in this situation. Seems it's too temping with such gigantic price tags to tuck other things in.
  11. vortmax
    Th HEROS act ($3T - 3x the size) has $875B for states and localities to use as they please (not sure of the oversight). Plus another $25B for the US Postal Service, $1.5B for an "Emergency Connectivity Fund", $300M for Community Oriented Policing Fund (whatever that means), and $10M each for the National Endowment for the Humanities and National Endowment for the Arts. It's a two-way street, those politics.
  12. vortmax
    I just had a conference call with someone from India this AM and they just came off a 10 day lock down in her province....was told no more lock downs.
  13. vortmax
    Picked this up from Amazon for $7 w/free 1-day Prime delivery. Placed it over my mouse pad - we'll see how it goes. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MDJFWH1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  14. vortmax
    Let us know. I'm really curious!
  15. vortmax
    Ok, Mr. Doomsday.
  16. vortmax
    Yes, very promising. This is also the new mRNA-based vaccine as well. Will be really interesting to see the efficacy of this vs. the traditional vaccines.
  17. vortmax
    Sounds too convincing to be a placebo effect.
  18. vortmax
    New study starting to properly test the impact of inhaled steroids as C19 treatments. Really interesting and promising. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200707/Asthma-inhalers-being-trialed-for-treatment-of-COVID-19.aspx
  19. vortmax
    That's likely part of it. Hoping the weaker mutation is real like that Italian virologist suggested.
  20. vortmax
    Finger prick?
  21. vortmax
    I would argue that a mask helps the wearer just as much as it prevent them from touching their mouth, nose, even rubbing eyes - main virus entrances.
  22. vortmax
    Sounds like a nice balance.
  23. vortmax
    An antibody test wouldn't be as effective so close to the actual illness. I've seen recommendations taking it 2 weeks after symptoms disappear.
  24. vortmax
    Where can one get an antibody test for COVID?
  25. vortmax
    Regarding grounding, here's a cool 'grounded' mouse pad. Simple way to get some free electrons while on the computer.... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MNG6MRK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3M23BJZDZS43T&psc=1
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