Maggie's Farm

If, as the evidence suggests, the Chinese virus is enormously dangerous to people with certain medical conditions and those over 70 years old, but a much smaller danger to those under 70, then shutting down the entire country indefinitely is probably a bad idea.

But even when the time is right — by Easter, June or the fall — there will be no one to stop the quarantine because the media will continue to hype every coronavirus death, as if these are the only deaths that count and the only deaths that were preventable.

What mayor, governor or president will be willing to take the blame for causing a coronavirus death?

That's when pols are challenged - when all options suck. This thing is loose on the planet, and will never go away entirely. Like flu never goes away, despite vaccines.

In the midst of coronavirus crisis, Pelosi goes for woke

Radical Environmentalists Welcome Wuhan Virus

“We’re F***Ed”: Aircraft Carrier Outbreak Sends Troops Scrambling

US Overtakes China As The Country With The Most COVID-19 Cases

If anybody believes China

FORECAST OF BRITISH CORONAVIRUS DEATHS REVISED, UM, DOWNWARD

Russia (Finally) Admits Wuhan Coronavirus Pandemic Within Its Borders: “A serious situation is unfolding”

80% of coronavirus test kits 'gifted' to Czechs by China faulty - China charged Czech government millions of crowns for defective coronavirus test kits

Spain, Europe's worst-hit country after Italy, says coronavirus tests it bought from China are failing to detect positive cases

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Thursday, March 26. 2020

Not about Virus: Congo Bush Pilots

Ballsy guys with hopeless jobs but doing their best, and a good glimpse of Congo

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A Maggie's Scientific Virus Survey

How are our readers dealing with this current mess?

Your work situation, getting outdoors, shopping, exercise, masks, level of fear, etc.

As for me, working from home (no choice), shopping every other day, using Purell, and exercising in the barn. No socializing. Riding and hiking this weekend. Not paranoid, just going along with the general tendencies.

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The panic, the hysteria, the mob mentality that has swept over the country is an amazing and disheartening thing to witness.

Roger Kimball: COVID-19, the Elephant, and the House Cat: The really scary thing about this latest health scare is not the disease but the unexpected depths of passivity it revealed.

... the biggest threat to mankind that the world has ever seen: the COVID-19 virus, also know as the Chinese flu, which to date has killed—are you ready—276 people in the United States, almost all of them over 80, almost all with serious co-morbidities.

Two-hundred-and-seventy-six people! And yes, that frightening number will rise. It will be 400, 500 before you know it. Maybe when all is said and done, we’ll see 1,000-1,200 identified who have died from complications that can be traced to this respiratory illness.

Meanwhile, somewhere between 22,000 and more than 50,000 people have died from the seasonal flu in the United States this year. Why is there no panic about that?

Kimball is a smart guy. What's your view? You are smart too.

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Thursday morning links

Garth Brooks and Wife Trisha Yearwood Crash Facebook Live With Free Concert

ORCHESTRA PLAYS BEETHOVEN 9TH FROM THEIR HOMES

The Waffle House Index

Why the Coronavirus Has Been So Successful - We’ve known about SARS-CoV-2 for only three months, but scientists can make some educated guesses about where it came from and why it’s behaving in such an extreme way.

US was more prepared for pandemic than any other country, Johns Hopkins study found

Coronavirus: New York hospital admission rates for Covid-19 decreasing. 'Evidence suggests density control plan may be working,'

Is coronavirus less fatal than early predictions suggested?

Contra Andrew Cuomo, While A Grim Choice, We May Have To Restart The Economy

An Easter rebirth for our economy? Hallelujah: Goodwin

It's a goal

Analysis: How South Korea Flattened The Curve Without Shutting Down Its Economy

Harvard: Let them eat cake

DEMOCRATIC NETWORKS TUNE TRUMP OUT

They don't want people seeing him doing his job

We will remember Dems’ stimulus holdup

Nope. People forget.

Am Thinker:

Had the roles been reversed, and it was a President Hillary Clinton, the DMIC would be praising her “grace under fire,” “bold leadership,” and “extraordinary focus and articulation, given how little rest she’s recently gotten.” Oh wait, never mind, Max Boot, a columnist for The Washington Post, and former “Republican,” wants us to know that had Clinton won the presidency in 2016, all would be well, and we never had it better than when the community organizer was our president.

Democrats Have Misread the Moment

Biden Super PAC Ad Attacks Trump For Coronavirus Response, Repeats Debunked Claim He Called It A ‘Hoax’…

The Virus Is a Fire, and the Arsonist Is China

‘Cheap manufacturing be damned’: Sentiment builds for moving U.S. companies out of China

In Spain You Can't Use Your Own Back Yard. Police Make Sure of It...

Sheesh. Fresh air and sunshine kills bugs.

Iran Expels 'Doctors Without Borders' Team Despite 1800 Virus Deaths

No Biggie. Iran Just Stole A Billion Euros In Coronavirus Aid

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Wash your hands

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Wednesday, March 25. 2020

Long haul time-waster

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Virus and the Jacobins

Via Hot Air:

Nuclear households, it seems, are where we are all intuitively expected to retreat in order to prevent widespread ill-health. ‘Staying home’ is what is somehow self-evidently supposed to keep us well. But there are several problems with this, as anyone inclined to think about it critically (even for a moment) might figure out – problems one might summarize as the mystification of the couple-form; the romanticisation of kinship; and the sanitization of the fundamentally unsafe space that is private property…

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Virus info

For what it's worth, I found this useful. There are several typos and some sentences don't make sense, but I suspect English may have been the second language for the author. You'll get the ideas, which are accurate and helpful.

This is from an Asst. Prof in infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins University. In our community chat, here, they sent this excellent summary to avoid contagion. I share it with you because it is very clear:

The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code. (mutation) and convert them into aggressor and multiplier cells.

Since the virus is not a living organism but a protein molecule, it is not killed, but decays on its own. The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies.

The virus is very fragile; the only thing that protects it is a thin

outer layer of fat. That is why any soap or detergent is the best remedy, because the foam CUTS the FAT (that is why you have to rub so much: for 20 seconds or more, to make a lot of foam). By dissolving the fat layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks down on its own.

HEAT melts fat; this is why it is so good to use water above 25 degrees Celsius for washing hands, clothes and everything. In addition, hot water makes more foam and that makes it even more useful.

Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol over 65% DISSOLVES ANY FAT, especially the external lipid layer of the virus.

Any mix with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water directly dissolves the

protein, breaks it down from the inside.

Oxygenated water helps long after soap, alcohol and chlorine, because peroxide dissolves the virus protein, but you have to use it pure and it hurts your skin.

NO BACTERICIDE SERVES. The virus is not a living organism like bacteria; they cannot kill what is not alive with anthobiotics, but quickly disintegrate its structure with everything said.

NEVER shake used or unused clothing, sheets or cloth. While it is glued to a porous surface, it is very inert and disintegrates only between 3 hours (fabric and porous), 4 hours (copper, because it is naturally antiseptic; and wood, because it removes all the moisture and does not let it peel off and disintegrates). ), 24 hours (cardboard), 42 hours (metal) and 72 hours (plastic). But if you shake it or use a feather duster, the virus molecules float in the air for up to 3 hours, and can lodge in your nose.

The virus molecules remain very stable in external cold, or artificial as air conditioners in houses and cars. They also need moisture to stay stable, and especially darkness. Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm and bright environments will degrade it faster.

UV LIGHT on any object that may contain it breaks down the virus protein. For example, to disinfect and reuse a mask is perfect. Be careful, it also breaks down collagen (which is protein) in the skin, eventually causing wrinkles and skin cancer. [DB added this link regarding UVC light: https://www.insider.com/does-uv-light-kill-germs]

The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin.

Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective layer of fat.

NO SPIRITS, NOR VODKA, serve. The strongest vodka is 40% alcohol, and you need 65%.

LISTERINE IF IT SERVES! It is 65% alcohol.

The more confined the space, the more concentration of the virus there can be. The more open or naturally ventilated, the less.

This is super said, but you have to wash your hands before and after touching mucosa, food, locks, knobs, switches, remote control, cell phone, watches, computers, desks, TV, etc. And when using the bathroom.

You have to HUMIDIFY HANDS DRY from so much washing them, because the molecules can hide in the micro cracks. The thicker the moisturizer, the better. * Also keep your NAILS SHORT so that the virus does not hide there.

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Darn it

"Restore pages" did not work this morning, so lost all my saved pages. Doubt I will have time today to post our team's links.

Feel free to put your own links of interest in the Comments.

Thanks.

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Tuesday, March 24. 2020

Face masks

They are today's fashion item, besides the rest. All cotton works if washed regularly. Polyester doesn't work.

From one of our favorite entrepreneurs, a Go Fund Me with a mask for each $50 donation. Any profit to the food bank.

There is a massive shortage of protective face masks across the US for medical personnel and the general public. We can produce protective masks domestically -- right away -- and many people have asked how they can help, so we set up this fund.

...

**Please note that we have fully stopped all of our regular garment production in our factories to fill this immediate need.**

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Not about virus: Making U.S. Marines

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Why Your Parents Aren’t Idiots For Not Freaking Out About Coronavirus Like You Are

"I asked my parents if they are worried about the coronavirus, and they told me they had been through much worse in their lives. They aren't freaking out like we are because they have seen it all."

It can't go on indefinitely. Lives are being destroyed. It's a balancing act, but whatever they do will be wrong. Reality's a bitch, but here's another problem:

“I Don’t Care! I Don’t Care! I Don’t Care!” Pelosi Snaps at CNN’s Dana Bash For Asking About Trump’s Plans to Put America Back to Work

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A few days late

Kenny Rogers' Essential Duets with Dolly Parton, Dottie West, Sheena Easton & More

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Tuesday morning links

REPORT CARD: UNIVERSITIES’ SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICIES RECEIVE FAILING GRADES

Australia's biggest brewer says the country will run out of BEER within weeks unless the industry is classed 'essential' amid coronavirus lockdown

Uh oh

NYC Mayor: We're Out of Supplies Because of Trump, Didn't Order Supplies

TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME IS BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH

Should We All Hate China Now?

How the Coronavirus Changed President Trump and America

The NYT takes three tries to get the narrative right about Democrat obstruction

Indiana, Massachusetts Prepare 'Stay At Home' Orders, South Africa Weighs '21-Day' Lockdown: Live Updates

DW:

Bill de Blasio has been slow to lead efforts to address the pandemic. As of last Monday, de Blasio was reportedly still dithering on whether to close schools and shutter businesses, even though other states were taking drastic measures and his own staff was so frustrated with his lack of attention that some even threatened to quit. Monday morning, de Blasio defied Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, taking one last opportunity to work out at his preferred Brooklyn YMCA

Shameful media still slamming Donald Trump during coronavirus crisis

Former Warren, Clinton aides leading 'coronavirus war room' targeting Trump's response to pandemic

It's always too much, or not enough

Biden claims he could attack virus better than Trump. History says otherwise

Dr. Anthony Fauci: Trump Has ‘Never Overruled Me’ Or Contradicted The Science…

Pelosi's coronavirus stimulus includes return of 'Obamaphones,' other unrelated items, GOP says

'What the Hell Do We Have to Lose?'—Trump Sent Malaria Meds to NY to Begin Trials on COVID-19 Patients

Fauci cites Trump travel restrictions as possible key for U.S. not 'becoming another Italy'

Former HHS official claims CDC leaders "lied" to Trump over coronavirus testing

Coronavirus: Spanish army finds care home residents 'dead and abandoned'

Germany Closes Border To Europeans, But Migrants Still Allowed In

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Monday, March 23. 2020

NYC with virus

New York in 2020 feels like Edward Hopper’s city

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Fun with good meat

Like butchering a White Tail deer, but much bigger. I've done lots of deer, but never with power tools.

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Virus politics

Via Powerline commenter:

Via a senior GOP aide, Schumer/Pelosi now pushing these demands amid pandemic-fueled economic collapse:

1) Unprecedented collective bargaining powers for unions

2) Increased fuel emissions standards for airlines

3) Expansion of wind and solar tax credits

This is not the time for these childish games.

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Irreplaceable me

VDH: The Virus is Not Invincible, But It’s Exposing Who’s Irreplaceable

When your refrigerator goes out under quarantine and your supplies begin to rot, do you really need another rant from Maxine Waters—or do you rather need a St. Michael Smith and St. Uriel Mendoza to appear out of nowhere as the archangels from Home Depot to wheel up and connect a new one?

Pundits are replaceable too, but not VDH.

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Monday morning links

The Legal Problem With Diversity Statements - Public universities can’t make hiring decisions based on political viewpoints

Amazon is hiring 100,000 workers, Walmart is hiring 150,000 — here are the sectors adding jobs amid coronavirus

The Crisis’s Impact on Budgets - Already strained by unfunded pension obligations, states now face a collapse in tax revenue.

Hey - time to raise state taxes!

NYC Mayor To Start Emptying Jails Over Virus Spread

New York Wouldn't Spend $500 Mil on Ventilators, Willing to Spend $500 Mil On Illegals

Starbucks Closes Access to Cafes, Switches to Drive-Thru, Delivery Only

Not Dunkin' because America runs on Dunkin'

A Pandemic of Political Correctness

Say thanks to ‘greedy pharmaceutical companies’ — they’re our best coronavirus hope

Illinois Governor Lists Gun Stores as ‘Essential,’ Exempts Them from Forced Shutdown

Chinese Ambassador Quotes Hillary Clinton’s Tweet Defending China and Attacking Trump

China Is Not the Hero of the Pandemic. You can criticize Trump without parroting Beijing’s propaganda.

Journalist who called President Trump’s tweet ‘ignorant snake oil drivel’ gets schooled by actual doctor

"President Trump has taken historic, aggressive measures to protect the health, wealth and safety of the American people — and did so, while the media and Democrats chose to only focus on the stupid politics of a sham illegitimate impeachment."

“I’ve Voted Democrat My Whole Life. It’s Getting Tougher.”

Are Dems Refusing to Support $2 Trillion Stim Bill Unless It Includes a Bailout for Planned Parenthood?

Senate Democrats Block Mammoth Chinese Coronavirus Stimulus Package

Democrats Decide Getting the Orange Man Is More Important than Saving Lives

HuffPo Reporter: The Democrats' Response to the Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Has Been Disastrous

Stop The Coronabailout From Raining Your Money On Corporate Lobbyists Instead Of Struggling Americans

NR:

Government action in response to the coronavirus is crippling our economy, destroying jobs, and risking a prolonged recession. The only thing that will stop the destruction is for our leadership to give Americans a very clear mission — and a quick date certain by which to carry it out — to get the health-care situation under control and get our economy back to normal. We need a coronavirus “D-Day” in a matter of weeks, not months, to beat the virus and save our economy. The clock is ticking.

Which Is Worse, The Virus Or The Responses To It?

U.S. coronavirus lockdown to last 10-12 weeks, top Trump official says

That is crazy talk.

Israeli drug company donating 6M doses of malaria drug to US to combat coronavirus

Good

Iran leader refuses US help, citing virus conspiracy theory

Idiots

Soros’ Anti-Israel Funding

Evil

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Took a drive

Took a drive yesterday from Yankeeland way, way down to Brooklyn - Bedford-Stuyvestant specifically. Yeah, it was "essential". If you know this spot (coming north off the Whitestone Bridge), how's that traffic? My gal drove 75 mph the whole way down and back and the cops ignored.

Bed-Stuy used to scare me. Now, at least in my daughter's area, it's a wedge of gentrification. Remarkable to me.

Speaking of Brooklyn, here's what Peter Luger is doing.

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Sunday, March 22. 2020

The Jesuit Way

Book recommendation: The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything: A Spirituality for Real Life

One does not need to be Roman Catholic to appreciate this.

The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by the Revered James Martin, SJ (My Life with the Saints) is a practical spiritual guidebook based on the life and teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. Centered around the Ignatian goal of “finding God in all things,” The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything shows us how to manage relationships, money, work, prayer, and decision-making, all while keeping a sense of humor. Filled with user-friendly examples, humorous stories, and anecdotes from the heroic and inspiring lives of Jesuit saints and average priests and brothers...

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