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Re: Lakewood covid cases
The last 100 years during previous pandemics the reaction was not to shut down the entire country. Indeed, the game plan in March had one goal: flatten the curve. Stop the healthcare system from being overwhelmed.One of the greatest 'benefits' of a pandemic in today's world as opposed to 100 years ago is all the access to science, etc. that's now available. Your goal is to live like we didn't have this lifesaving science? September 09, 2020, 12:37:04 AM |
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Re: Is Covid Spiking in Boro Park?
What's a "mask break"? Its a 5 minute break halfway through a 40 minute class. Everyone can remove their masks and breathe normally. Girls are not allowed to talk to their neighbors in class during this break.Slightly incorrect. It's 3 or 4 minute break (depending on period) at the very end of class. They can eat and drink by their desk, and they are allowed to talk to each other. September 09, 2020, 10:16:40 PM |
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Re: Lakewood covid cases
I'm betting that everyone is going to be exposed at some point. You can either drag it out in waves or get it over with.How much are you willing to bet on this one, because that's a ridiculous assumption. To date, 'only' a minority of the country has actually gotten it (most of those before precautions were put in place or in locations with less precautions) and you assume 100% of people will get it with precautions?? It was a major error and a fiasco. There was no overload. They built 600 million dollars worth of field hospitals and treated basically zero patients. The researchers and models made one of the biggest modeling errors in modern times.Preparing for the worst is the proper approach. Many people pay tens of thousands of dollars in their lifetime to life insurance that thank God goes unused. Is that also a "modeling error"? September 09, 2020, 10:54:31 PM |
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Re: Lakewood covid cases
Sometimes I see things here and I need to read it twice because there's no way someone could actually say that. Masks don't make a difference , the end. September 10, 2020, 02:30:52 AM |
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Re: COVIDiots
Of course it’s not perfect, but the guidance is reasonable. At the moment there isn’t enough capacity for everyone to wear medical masks, since healthcare workers need them more. I do think at this point they should switch guidance from cloth masks to surgical masks as there seems to be no current shortage of them. Are surgical ones generally supposed to be better than cloth ones? I wasn't aware. October 07, 2020, 12:32:03 AM |
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Re: OSM (Our Shuls Matter) Protests
Regardless of what these 2 fellows have done, it's absolutely despicable the words and actions that were taken against them. In public all the more so. Drawing headlines from national news outlets and large Twitter accounts (including, but not limited to, Jake Tapper and Jerry Nadler). Even if what they did does qualify as "moser", I don't think you'll find a reputable rabbi out there that would commend these actions. But let's talk about the 'moser' status. Some people are blindly trusting Heshy, among others, that these guys committed mass Mesira. Per JTA, Kornbluh filed a complaint that a shul was illegally open on Pesach. We're not talking about, for example, someone who whistle-blew, for no reason, on someone committing tax or insurance fraud, sending them to prison. This is something that likely was done for the safety of the community, without arresting or getting any individual in trouble. Regarding Getz - Quote [Getz] had been outspoken in calling for Orthodox Jews to abide by social distancing guidelines.What a crime. How dare he. JTA article - https://www.jta.org/2020/04/23/united-states/whistleblowers-in-the-haredi-orthodox-community-have-always-faced-obstacles-coronavirus-is-just-the-latest-example October 08, 2020, 03:18:28 AM |
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Re: Pence Vs Harris 2020 Debate
I'm surprised at the poll results. I just watched most of it.My biggest issue with Kamala tonight (and always) is her attitude. Super smug, always smirking, as if everyone's on her side. Does she think it comes across as genuine? To me, it seems extremely fake and unlikeable. Not sure how others view it, but the attitude alone has gotten me to despise her. October 08, 2020, 05:18:08 AM |
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Re: Lakewood covid cases
There are a lot of politics going on in the schools. Besides for the schools, it seems many parents are upset about the school-wide testing. Why is that? Apparently, and I've even heard these words said, "ignorance is bliss". Knowing someone has a positive, people will have to quarantine, but they'd rather not know. Wild. October 17, 2020, 10:13:13 PM |
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Re: Lakewood covid cases
Any way to include audio messages here? Not working via the attach button. Audio files too large (also not sure if file type supported). I think it's a big problem that in Lakewood, most people are primarily getting all their Covid info and 'facts' from other Lakewood friends, neighbors, etc. Issue is that most in Lakewood have this view about Covid (that's different that most in the world) that they constantly gossip about. And, when neutral people are so exposed to the same rhetoric for months, their opinion naturally will side with everything they hear (though much of it is ridiculous and illogical talk). I think that's part of what lead to this community-wide agenda against Covid precautions. For example, I heard Lakewood folks talking about this first audio (that I am trying to send), assuming that it's certainly true, and the government is clearly trying to control their lives. October 18, 2020, 02:23:39 AM |
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Re: Lakewood covid cases
On a separate note, I was in Lakewood for shabbos. Had heard people saying that many more are being careful and there are more safe minyanim in recent weeks. Went to an outdoor minyan that someone told me he was going to since he's super careful. Outdoors it was, but not the slightest hint of distancing or masks to be found (aside from my family). Tent looked to be approximately 20ft x 30ft (though I could be wrong), and there were about 60 or so people. Don't get me wrong, that's better than the indoor alternative, but is this really what everyone in Lakewood considers completely safe? Many seem to not even understand the concept that some people want to be careful. People in Lakewood really seem to have no concept of how most of this planet is operating in recent months. October 18, 2020, 02:39:14 AM |
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Re: Lakewood covid cases
Where can one get a Rapid Covid test in Lakewood? That's a constantly changing situation, but Chemed has had them at times, don't know about right now. 1771 Madison Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701 732-364-6666 October 18, 2020, 08:32:10 PM |
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Re: Lakewood covid cases
He didn't. He wrote a piece and put his name to it. When people looked him up, they saw his credentials. This is his opening - Quote This is Rabbi Yitzchok Dovid Smith with an urgent warning for the safety of your children and the Jewish community. October 20, 2020, 12:48:06 PM |
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Beam Bank Scam
Pretty wild article from CNBC. Makes you wary of using any of these banks that only sweeps into FDIC banks. Also shows you may not even be able to trust a non-reputable bank when they say they're FDIC insured. CNBC: This start-up promised higher interest rates on savings. Now some customers are struggling to get their money back. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/28/beam-promised-higher-interest-rates-now-customers-want-their-money-back.html October 29, 2020, 03:14:37 AM |
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Re: Who Will Win The 2020 Election?
Of course he doesn't want any more votes counted, being he's up in almost every state that's not called yet, lol.
November 04, 2020, 02:33:02 AM |
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Re: Who Will Win The 2020 Election?
Wow, Biden did take the lead in WI. If the remaining 5% is still mostly absentee, etc. you have to think he'll maintain (and build upon) this lead.
November 04, 2020, 04:45:43 AM |
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Re: Who Will Win The 2020 Election?
ABC taking back arizonaUm, I'm pretty sure ABC never called AZ. They seem to be the most conservative when it comes to calling races. November 04, 2020, 02:45:36 PM |
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Re: Who Will Win The 2020 Election?
Is there a website where you can see all the details with counties etc.. something similar to what's shown on CNN?Actually, ABC has it. Check it out - https://abcnews.go.com/Elections/2020-us-presidential-election-results-live-map November 04, 2020, 09:43:04 PM |
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Re: Who Will Win The 2020 Election?
As an FYI to all, you can Google the name of any site and then the words "media bias" afterwards. You'll usually find primarily two sites - allsides.com and mediabiasfactcheck.com. When something is rated "extreme" and "low factual reporting", I think it's fair to ignore it. Gateway Pundit comes with brownie points on its Wikipedia page, "The Gateway Pundit is an American far-right news and opinion website. The website is known for publishing falsehoods, hoaxes, and conspiracy theories." November 08, 2020, 11:06:17 PM |
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Re: Amex Offers Discussion Thread
ouch.Maybe Amazon can put the refund onto an Amazon GC, rather than back on your card? November 13, 2020, 01:50:46 AM |
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Re: POLL: Would You Skip A DDMS Deal When Listed As An Advertisement?
Inspired by DDMS commentsHonored to have my comment featured in a DDF thread  My answer is generally yes. I trust Dan, so after hearing him say that it truly is the best black friday deal, I then would have bought it if I needed it. But again, in general, ads likely stop many people from buying, so HP probably did a bad job here (besides how much profit are they making if it really is such a strong deal??) November 29, 2020, 01:41:22 AM |
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Re: Stocks
What are the cons of Robinhood?They make it too easy for newbie investors/traders to blow all their money. November 29, 2020, 11:28:04 AM |
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Re: Lakewood NJ Master Thread
Best sushi platters in town?Aisle 9's is pretty good and well-priced December 15, 2020, 03:47:33 PM |
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Re: SBA PPP and EIDL Small Business Loans (some money is forgivable)
FORGIVEN!Same. Shout out to @cgr for all the help. On to the next round 
December 16, 2020, 04:31:34 PM |
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Re: Stocks
In all seriousness though, as I said before, (with my limited knowledge) I tend to agree that it seems overvalued. However, as you so elegantly saidThe market can remain irrational longer than you or I can remain solvent. And if you believe this to be an exception to that rule, then go short it or buy put options December 17, 2020, 06:22:26 PM |
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Re: Do you think Biden Stole The 2020 Elections?
Most of you were probably already stocked up on this, but if you need more... https://www.dansdeals.com/shopping-deals/amazon/kool-aid-orange-flavored-powdered-drink-mix-packet-0-25-amazon/ December 22, 2020, 08:00:48 PM |
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Re: Unemployment Help
any estimate as to when we should start seeing the $600 per person payments?Seems realistic that many people with direct deposits on file will receive it next week. https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/12/28/stimulus-check-trump-money/ Quote The electronic deposits could go out Wednesday and Thursday in large tranches, according to a senior official at the Internal Revenue Service, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe the agency’s early plans. It remains unclear, however, whether other obstacles might result in delays — particularly given the holiday week and its impact on staffing at major banks. A senior treasury official, who also spoke on the condition of anonymity, confirmed that the agency was sticking to the same targeted timeline as Mnuchin recently outlined — but signaled that the timing could change. December 29, 2020, 04:03:01 AM |
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Re: Misc Credit Card Questions
Hey looking for some advice as I've been out of the game for the past couple of years..The Chase Ink business cards have some of the best sign up bonuses in the game now. Currently have 6 of them
January 02, 2021, 11:40:52 PM |
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Chase business bank account security flaw?
I called Chase business phone line today regarding my business bank account. All I had to enter in the automated menu was the account number and EIN. That's enough for them to tell you the balance, transaction history, etc. When I talked to an actual person, they also asked for my name and business name. None of these questions keep your account very secure. Account numbers are available to anyone that has ever received a check, and EIN's can often be publicly accessible too. Obviously name and business name are real easy. I thought that they must only be allowing it because they recognize the number I'm calling from, but nope, tried from a different number and got through the exact same way. Don't know if more secure data would be required for actions like withdraw, etc., but in any case, it seems like way too much access offered to anyone that so desires. January 05, 2021, 07:39:02 PM |
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Re: Chase business bank account security flaw?
Maybe they're using this: https://www.chase.com/personal/voice-biometrics ?When I brought up my security concern to them, they did mention this. However, the balance, transaction history, etc., is all available on the automated system without saying a word. January 05, 2021, 07:54:45 PM |
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Re: Civil War?
Gen. James Stavridis said there were doubtlessly Russian intelligence agents in that mob, for the sole purpose of accessing classified information in the Capitol offices. From Reuters: Quote Sherwin said there were electronics stolen from U.S. senators’ offices that could potentially jeopardize national security. January 07, 2021, 05:31:12 PM |
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Re: Stocks
I don't see any plausible explanation, I believe current valuation is absolutely insane. I am a big fan of Tesla and it was actually the first stock I bought. The only reasons I haven't sold is because I'm afraid of the tax consequences and since it seems to defy logic, it may very likely keep going up. I wouldn't be surprised now if it hit a $1t market capRegarding tax consequences in specific - you are able to donate appreciated stock to charity, and both you and the charity will not pay tax on the gains. Can be great for situations like this. You'd get a receipt for the current value. Not sure the exact process, but if it's something that you can look into further if you may be interested. And, if you want to keep the position, you can re-buy in, thus raising your cost basis in the stock (significantly). January 08, 2021, 02:57:53 PM |
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Re: Twitter bans sitting President
 January 09, 2021, 07:29:06 PM |
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Re: Civil War?
CNN: Pence has not ruled out 25th Amendment, source says. https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/09/politics/mike-pence-25th-amendment/index.html Quote (Vice President Mike Pence has not ruled out an effort to invoke the 25th Amendment and wants to preserve the option in case President Donald Trump becomes more unstable, a source close to the vice president says. January 09, 2021, 10:09:47 PM |
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Re: Twitter bans sitting President
Can anybody do a copy/paste please?The whole article? Here you go. Quote It is rare a that a public company stretches so far into the realm of abhorrent behavior, but Twitter's TWTR actions last week revulsed me more than Union Carbide’s Bhopal, Boeing's BA repeated failures with the 787 Max, J&J’s JILL Tylenol scandal and really any other corporate action I have seen in my lifetime. January 11, 2021, 09:27:30 PM |
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Re: Site Suggestions
It would be cool if hat tip posts were linked to people's profiles, not just the count.On a similar note, but even easier - maybe the "posts: 123" on the side of every message can be linked (just like "total likes: 123" is) directly to that user's posts. Just a shortcut instead of clicking profile and then show posts, it would make it one click. January 12, 2021, 02:04:04 AM |
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Re: Stocks
Posting this a day late, but lol.
January 12, 2021, 04:47:16 PM |
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Covidiot Stories
True story. Family member is a school nurse. Kid comes in complaining that he's not feeling well. He has 102. She asks him if anyone is sick at home. He says yeah, my mother and my father have covid.They should be banned from parenting. Get CPS on the line. January 17, 2021, 01:30:05 AM |
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Re: SBA PPP and EIDL Small Business Loans (some money is forgivable)
That I agree. You can apply in advance as long as you meet the rules the day the funds hit your account.That's a game changer for those trying to get both 1st and 2nd draw now, no? They can apply for the second draw right away (after applying? Being approved?) and receive approval on the second draw before funds run out... and just wait the required time to sign docs and get the disbursement. Is there some sort of timeline given to sign docs and get disbursement? January 19, 2021, 02:05:33 AM |
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Re: SBA PPP and EIDL Small Business Loans (some money is forgivable)
Loan applicants.Ah ok. The order of prioritization for the EIDL grants seems odd. Why do first round grant applicants and loan applicants deserve it more? (If anything, it's more logical to give those that have never received it first. Though, I'm not saying they should do it that way either, because those that got $1k shouldn't necessarily jump to the back of the line for $10k). January 20, 2021, 12:34:27 AM |
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Re: President Biden
Feel free to tag all those that have been swearing since November that this won't happen.
January 20, 2021, 12:24:46 PM |
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Re: SBA PPP and EIDL Small Business Loans (some money is forgivable)
I just got my approval from biz2credit!I referred two relatives there, and they also were both approved. January 20, 2021, 07:45:49 PM |
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Re: Lakewood covid cases
Just heard (indirectly) from someone who works at a testing site (not Chemed) that they traced ~50 positive cases to one wedding from last week. And that seems to be mostly, if not fully, from that single test site. So I'd venture to say there were probably many more.
February 05, 2021, 04:07:54 PM |
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Re: Lakewood covid cases
I never heard of any test sight that does tracing after someone is positiveThis was not an official scientific tracing, just an employee who constantly asks the people where they've been, etc. and put together the pieces. February 05, 2021, 04:28:33 PM |
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Re: Stocks
I am in since .285The real question is how much Next thing we know, this stock will be in the S&P500 February 08, 2021, 10:36:44 PM |
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Re: Unemployment Help
You mean W2. If they're unemployed for 1099 then they're eligible for (partial) PUA if they work less than 31 hours/week and earn less than $504/week on their W2.Might want to clarify that this is NY policy, as it's different in every state I believe. I understand you're both located there -- just in case someone else reads that and doesn't know. February 11, 2021, 02:24:35 AM |
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Re: Lakewood covid cases
Re: the monoclonal antibodies - the WSJ yesterday wrote about a small study on the Eli Lilly two-drug mix. Quote A 1,035-person study found that the two-drug cocktail reduced the combined risk of death and hospitalization by 70% compared with patients who received a placebo. Some 7% of patients in the study who received the placebo died or were hospitalized for Covid-19, versus 2% of those who received the Lilly combination. Some patients had side effects including certain allergic reactions.https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-antibody-drug-cocktail-from-eli-lilly-cleared-for-use-11612964599 February 11, 2021, 02:55:02 PM |
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Re: Lakewood covid cases
K please call the NY buildings department on me. PM for my address.Are you being serious? February 11, 2021, 03:17:56 PM |
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Re: Lakewood covid cases
I don't think any of us give a damn if someone does stupid things to themselves, but to other people, there's a line drawn. February 11, 2021, 06:08:31 PM |
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Re: When will a vaccine *really* be available?
Chemed vaccine clinic tomorrow 9am-12pm for pregnant women. https://www.thelakewoodscoop.com/news/2021/02/chemed-important-announcement-for-pregnant-woman.html February 11, 2021, 06:11:21 PM |
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Re: Lakewood covid cases
if you've got something going on to the point where you think you need to test for Covid, you need to stay home.I agree, but unfortunately, some people take this logic as a reason not to test. They feel guilty going out after testing (before getting results), but if they simply don't test, they just say that they never thought it was covid altogether. February 12, 2021, 04:46:31 PM |
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