Corona Pandemic Thread

[yinzerniner]

Originally Posted by MattTuck

In a move that will surprise no one, it appears the money hungry NCAA basketball march madness tournament will be the last major sporting event to cancel its games.

Gotta wring as much money out of those unpaid "student" athletes as possible.

Considering Kansas and Duke, the two crown jewels of NCAA BBall, have already announced that all sports are shut down the cancellation is inevitable.

But yeah, death to the NCAA. Long live athletes.

[MattTuck]

Originally Posted by Keith A

Some of the games have been cancelled, but I guess the main tournament is still on??

Some of the conference championships are cancelled. So far as I know, as of writing this, the NCAA tournament is still on (in theory). Playing to empty stadiums. Gotta keep that TV broadcast money coming in.

As noted above, some teams may unilaterally cancel their involvement which might precipitate the cancellation.

Even MLB, that plays outside has now suspended operations.

[verticaldoug]

We can rename the tournament.

March Sadness

[Red Tornado]

Originally Posted by Blue Jays

Handshakes can certainly be retired forever for all I care.
The gracious method used by the Thai is endearing and sincere.
Own palms pressed together and accompanied by a slight nod.

+1000 to this. Never been a big fan of the handshake.

[Black Dog]

Originally Posted by fiamme red

Flights now are really cheap. I'm thinking of buying a $145 round-trip ticket from NYC to Toronto to visit my sister next weekend. Bad idea?

Real risk is low. That is a crazy cheap flight! Follow basic precautions and you are good to go.

[bthornt]

This is the last day of spring break at the university where I teach, and all instruction will be online for the next 3 weeks at a minimum. Still no reported cases in Jacksonville/Duval County, but I'm sure that's only a matter of time. TPC golf tournament is still going on, and people are attending, but they have offered refunds to individuals who are understandably reluctant to attend.

[redir]

I don't remember if I posted this in the other thread but if you are still making jokes about it, like I was too, this puts it into perspective.

I think you need an FB account to read:

https://www.facebook.com/cristina.hi...57623212885189

[bthornt]

A Chinese official has accused the US Army for starting the coronavirus outbreak - here's the link: https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/...rmy-accusation

[C40_guy]

Originally Posted by Blue Jays

I sure wish my Fortune 1000 employer would publicly announce handshakes are not policy...at least for now.
It would make it far easier to explain to visiting clients when signs are clearly posted in office for all to see.
It would essentially remove the discomfort and allow the business relationship to continue without anyone feeling snubbed.

Just pretend to sneeze into your hand as you approach a group. You won't be offered a handshake.

[ultraman6970]

Here today all the way to march 20th there's no classes in my county. I believe they are giving the teachers and the school system time to prepare for online classes. We have like 6 cases here in this area so they are just waiting to see if a cases shows up in the schools, which in my opinion will show sooner or later.

Good thing i been working for 3 years and I have a chunk of sick hours, some guys going to have some problems if we go out for a month.

[merckxman]

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[chiasticon]

Originally Posted by MattTuck

Even MLB, that plays outside has now suspended operations.

NHL has suspended the season as well. a lot of arenas are also NBA arenas, so it only makes sense.

still sucks though.

[donevwil]

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

What would like him to do differently? We're all human petri dishes.

The normal wash hands more regularly and thoroughly, practice social distancing (he takes public transit), don't return to his norm after a day or so, etc... Things parents have probably dealt with for years by this age, but my wife and I didn't have kids so this live in nephew experience has been an eye opener.

[Black Dog]

Originally Posted by donevwil

The normal wash hands more regularly and thoroughly, practice social distancing (he takes public transit), don't return to his norm after a day or so, etc... Things parents have probably dealt with for years by this age, but my wife and I didn't have kids so this live in nephew experience has been an eye opener.

Parenting is just like trying to get a car out of ditch with a rope by pushing on the rope, not like pulling a car out of ditch by pulling on the rope. Sit him down and make you expectations crystal clear then expect to remind him of the same expectations over and over and over and over and......

[AngryScientist]

he's a college kid?

don't feed him until he washes his hands.