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CLAY · « **Reply #850 on:** May 17, 2020, 01:37:41 PM »

Quote from: OHScot on May 12, 2020, 09:26:09 PM

I will tell you right now- that data is not good. As a teacher for 27 years now I can also look at class pictures and diagnose kids that were Aspberger's but weren't diagnosed at that time. Diagnosing is WAY better now.

You can look back at photos of kids from broken homes, drug addled parents, wide spread poor nutrition, no discipline and label them. You must be quite a savant. Or are you talking black and white photos from long ago.

Have a friend that is a 30 year special ed teacher. Has never seen so many messed up kids. Are they all on the "Spectrum" why yes. Mostly because of popularity of the latest trend (diagnoses). And a way to get them in a good slot.

I would guess not much is WAY better now but I am pretty old. In fact right now I am thinking it is kind of sucky now.

I meant MY class pictures (from teaching or being a student- kids I knew), not random ones. I can see a kid, think about who he was and the "quirks", and you know he probably would have tested on the spectrum.

bedlamite · « **Reply #851 on:** May 18, 2020, 09:26:23 AM »

https://twitter.com/IslesBlog/status/1261700438375759874

nickybcareful · « **Reply #852 on:** May 20, 2020, 04:06:05 PM »

Hum...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NTsBJLU1nk

ChrisFZ1 · « **Reply #853 on:** May 21, 2020, 12:00:29 PM »

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/02/paper-non-symptomatic-patient-transmitting-coronavirus-wrong?fbclid=IwAR1PhFFNEvOyyf2MyHlCzscZ9wCoBHHqJt6-9vxp_E6130XYMzL2XJmZY7c

Vulcanbill · « **Reply #854 on:** May 21, 2020, 05:58:36 PM »

I assume you realize that article is from Feb 3 and you're trying to make a point?

coho · « **Reply #855 on:** May 24, 2020, 01:43:29 PM »

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Bounce · « **Reply #856 on:** May 25, 2020, 09:49:16 AM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufY0HmwhBKQ

ChrisFZ1 · « **Reply #857 on:** May 25, 2020, 09:57:16 AM »

I don't care who you are, that's funny right thar!

OHScot · « **Reply #858 on:** May 26, 2020, 07:37:14 AM »

Good Save.

Understand teacher I can only read what you have typed on the screen. Not able to pick your thoughts or meaning! On the internet reading and comprehension is poor at best.

Why I am not a fan of social media in general. Much lost meaning and expression. Black and white shows up nicely shades of gray are lost and left to assessment from far away.

I meant MY class pictures (from teaching or being a student- kids I knew), not random ones. I can see a kid, think about who he was and the "quirks", and you know he probably would have tested on the spectrum.
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Skee · « **Reply #859 on:** May 26, 2020, 07:53:00 AM »

My wife, a former teacher, does the same thing. The question is whether that represents inductive reasoning or affirmation. I suspect it is a mix.

miles · « **Reply #860 on:** June 09, 2020, 06:35:19 PM »

Quote from: miles on May 10, 2020, 11:33:00 PM

A friend of mine is in the hospital with covid-19. When I say "in the hospital", it sounds pretty fucking benign.

The reality is far from that.

This friend is a fire fighter- his second career. He used to be a professional athlete, if you count Major League Baseball players as athletes. In any case, a very fit, strong guy, and in his late 30s, far from old.

So, back to the hospital stay. He is in a medically induced coma, attached to a machine that is doing his breathing for him. In the meanwhile, he's suffered a deep vein thrombosis and two, yes two, brain surgeries because of aneurysms.

If he ever recovers enough to wake up, his life is forever and completely altered. Nobody knows what neurological damage he's suffered, or what his recovery might even look like. As has been seen in other covid patients, he may suffer serious organ and long term lung damage as well.

Ricky is never, ever going to get back to the life he had before he caught this "just a flu".

So, an update on Ricky's condition. His breathing stabilized and he seemed out of the woods, so they took him off the ventilator and discontinued the tranquilizers three weeks ago.

He still hasn't shown any sign of waking up.

Baxter · « **Reply #861 on:** June 09, 2020, 08:02:09 PM »

I hope he comes out of it ok.

miles · « **Reply #862 on:** June 09, 2020, 09:14:27 PM »

At this point, I just hope he comes out of it at all.

Wait. That was too snarky. I apologize.

Really, I've been taking Ricky's case pretty hard. If he doesn't recover, if the brain damage is too severe, it will be a loss for humanity. Ricky has always been the kind of guy who's happy to see you, quick to help, even quicker with a smile. If he doesn't make it, not only will his wife and two small kids suffer the loss, so will all the rest of us that counted him as a friend.

There is no doubt that he contracted covid in his work as a first responder, work in which he knowingly put himself in danger to help others. But that's the kind of guy he is.

Flyer · « **Reply #863 on:** June 10, 2020, 08:19:59 AM »

Quote from: miles on June 09, 2020, 09:14:27 PM

At this point, I just hope he comes out of it at all.

Wait. That was too snarky. I apologize.

Really, I've been taking Ricky's case pretty hard. If he doesn't recover, if the brain damage is too severe, it will be a loss for humanity. Ricky has always been the kind of guy who's happy to see you, quick to help, even quicker with a smile. If he doesn't make it, not only will his wife and two small kids suffer the loss, so will all the rest of us that counted him as a friend.

There is no doubt that he contracted covid in his work as a first responder, work in which he knowingly put himself in danger to help others. But that's the kind of guy he is.

Thoughts n'prayers...

viffergyrl · « **Reply #864 on:** June 10, 2020, 08:56:36 AM »

Quote from: miles on June 09, 2020, 09:14:27 PM

Really, I've been taking Ricky's case pretty hard. If he doesn't recover, if the brain damage is too severe, it will be a loss for humanity. Ricky has always been the kind of guy who's happy to see you, quick to help, even quicker with a smile. If he doesn't make it, not only will his wife and two small kids suffer the loss, so will all the rest of us that counted him as a friend.

There is no doubt that he contracted covid in his work as a first responder, work in which he knowingly put himself in danger to help others. But that's the kind of guy he is.

Miles.... very hard to read this as I know you and Sherrie have taken it in the loss column this year. I can only offer you kindness and compassion in this time of hurt... and hope for some sort of peace for you, no matter how it turns out for Ricky. Oof... so tough, so hard to tell what will happen.

Skee · « **Reply #865 on:** June 10, 2020, 10:42:40 AM »

Same here Miles. Hoping for the best.

(PS: No one read it that way. At least I didn't.)

Papa Lazarou · « **Reply #866 on:** June 10, 2020, 01:50:32 PM »

That's bad. I'm really sorry.

Mrs. DantesDame · « **Reply #867 on:** June 10, 2020, 03:13:06 PM »

Ouch. I am really sorry to hear this, miles

So many people talk about the death rate of Covid-19, but I think that stories like yours are even scarier $:-\$

R Doug · « **Reply #868 on:** June 10, 2020, 06:14:58 PM »

Yeah, it's all statistics until it hits close to home. Thinking of you, your friend, and his family, Miles.

Smoothie · « **Reply #869 on:** June 10, 2020, 07:12:47 PM »

Quote from: Mrs. DantesDame on June 10, 2020, 03:13:06 PM

So many people talk about the death rate of Covid-19, but I think that stories like yours are even scarier $:-\$

Yeah, this.

Miles, please keep us in the loop on Ricky's condition.

CLAY · « **Reply #870 on:** June 10, 2020, 08:08:29 PM »

Ugh man, that sucks. What others have said- and I'm sorry he's in this.

Skee · « **Reply #871 on:** June 13, 2020, 11:58:13 AM »

Interesting perspective on risk assessment

Papa Lazarou · « **Reply #872 on:** June 23, 2020, 02:23:34 PM »

Well, the infection rate in the UK is mainly below 1, so the virus is receding.

I knew 7 who died, but then I work in healthcare, so that was a forgone conclusion, that we would have a higher death rate. Most of them were Black African, male nurses. A couple of white middle aged men. No women.

As restrictions start to ease here, restrictions on us healthcare workers remain, because we are such a high risk of infecting others. It's been a long haul and pretty horrible ~~at times~~.

But I worry that this virus, which loves a crowd, is just waiting for the easing of lockdown. There will be further local outbreaks but let us hope that there this is near the end of the European pandemic. The US worries me, as measures are so random and poorly managed and there seems to be so much resistance to basic common sense. I pray it will be okay for you.

miles · « **Reply #873 on:** June 23, 2020, 03:00:53 PM »

Quote from: Smoothie on June 10, 2020, 07:12:47 PM

Quote from: Mrs. DantesDame on June 10, 2020, 03:13:06 PM
So many people talk about the death rate of Covid-19, but I think that stories like yours are even scarier $:-\$

Yeah, this.

Miles, please keep us in the loop on Ricky's condition.

The latest is that Ricky’s neurologist has written him off, convinced that he won’t ever come out of his coma. Ricky’s wife Jen is unwilling to give up hope and is trying to find another facility and doctor that will work more aggressively to bring Ricky back to consciousness.

Papa Lazarou · « **Reply #874 on:** June 23, 2020, 03:02:15 PM »

miles · « **Reply #875 on:** June 23, 2020, 03:03:55 PM »

This is a pic of Jen holding Ricky’s hand.

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viffergyrl · « **Reply #876 on:** June 23, 2020, 03:06:22 PM »

Is there a fundraiser for Ricky?

This just breaks my heart.

miles · « **Reply #877 on:** June 23, 2020, 08:17:07 PM »

Jen had those “Cradle Strong” (Cradle is the family name) wristbands, but as far as I know never made them available as a fundraiser. The Torrance FD had a bunch of baseball jerseys made in his honor but again, I don’t think they were made available to the public.

Smoothie · « **Reply #878 on:** June 23, 2020, 08:20:03 PM »

Quote from: miles on June 23, 2020, 03:00:53 PM

The latest is that Ricky’s neurologist has written him off, convinced that he won’t ever come out of his coma. Ricky’s wife Jen is unwilling to give up hope and is trying to find another facility and doctor that will work more aggressively to bring Ricky back to consciousness.

Man, I’m just so very sorry to hear that.

Baxter · « **Reply #879 on:** June 24, 2020, 09:33:22 AM »

This is terrible.

CLAY · « **Reply #880 on:** June 25, 2020, 09:55:00 PM »

Ugh. I'm sorry.

miles · « **Reply #881 on:** June 28, 2020, 12:16:10 PM »

I have good news to report. Ricky woke up last night while his wife was there holding his hand. He's recognizing family members and able to move to a limited extent. Hopefully his recovery will now accelerate and he can leave the hospital soon.

This is such an incredible relief.

viffergyrl · « **Reply #882 on:** June 28, 2020, 12:32:51 PM »

Quote from: miles on June 28, 2020, 12:16:10 PM

I have good news to report. Ricky woke up last night while his wife was there holding his hand. He's recognizing family members and able to move to a limited extent. Hopefully his recovery will now accelerate and he can leave the hospital soon.

This is such an incredible relief.

*exhale*

Please continue to provide updates, if you don't mind.

Papa Lazarou · « **Reply #883 on:** June 28, 2020, 12:55:34 PM »

Quote from: viffergyrl on June 28, 2020, 12:32:51 PM

Quote from: miles on June 28, 2020, 12:16:10 PM
I have good news to report. Ricky woke up last night while his wife was there holding his hand. He's recognizing family members and able to move to a limited extent. Hopefully his recovery will now accelerate and he can leave the hospital soon.

This is such an incredible relief.

*exhale*

Please continue to provide updates, if you don't mind.

good news!

jadziadax8 · « **Reply #884 on:** June 28, 2020, 02:58:59 PM »

Quote from: miles on June 28, 2020, 12:16:10 PM

I have good news to report. Ricky woke up last night while his wife was there holding his hand. He's recognizing family members and able to move to a limited extent. Hopefully his recovery will now accelerate and he can leave the hospital soon.

This is such an incredible relief.

Wow! That is incredibly good news, Miles. I'm so happy for their family.

Baxter · « **Reply #885 on:** June 28, 2020, 03:47:31 PM »

Amazing! It's great that he's recognizing people and moving!

Vulcanbill · « **Reply #886 on:** June 28, 2020, 05:14:37 PM »

Awesome indeed!!! Bet Ricky’s neurologist feels like a heel. Go Jen!

Skee · « **Reply #887 on:** June 28, 2020, 09:24:51 PM »

Hope Ricky’s improvement continues exponentially

minimac · « **Reply #888 on:** July 01, 2020, 09:33:32 AM »

Quote from: miles on June 23, 2020, 03:00:53 PM

The latest is that Ricky’s neurologist has written him off, convinced that he won’t ever come out of his coma. Ricky’s wife Jen is unwilling to give up hope....

So much for the "expert". Still probably a long way to go, but that's very encouraging.

miles · « **Reply #889 on:** July 01, 2020, 11:38:50 PM »

Ricky left the hospital today. Not under his own power, as he's still far from being able to walk. But he got to go home.

88 days since contracting COVID-19
80 days in the hospital
69 days on the ventilator
Five brain surgeries, one foot surgery, innumerable procedures

A few co-workers and friends were there:

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Here is a video of him leaving the hospital. He's up in front- you only actually get to see his gurney when the load him into the ambulance:

https://video.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t42.9040-2/106175081_269637257478095_6357340945725187798_n.mp4?_nc_cat=102&_nc_sid=985c63&efg=eyJybHIiOjYxNywicmxhIjo1NzUsInZlbmNvZGVfdGFnIjoibGVnYWN5X3NkIn0%3D&_nc_ohc=eV5eAnrMeEIAX_y0_mT&rl=617&vabr=343&_nc_ht=video-lax3-1.xx&oh=b7389092fecd818af2dfdb425fc2d808&oe=5EFD8217

viffergyrl · « **Reply #890 on:** July 02, 2020, 07:56:52 AM »

That's pretty awesome!

Note: Link didn't work for me. 'URL is expired'

Skee · « **Reply #891 on:** July 02, 2020, 08:33:17 AM »

That’s great news. One caravan at a time, as they say. Keep us posted.

I know Ricky was doing his job. And that makes a difference. Without trying to shift the focus; Here’s a different kind of story..

Baxter · « **Reply #892 on:** July 02, 2020, 09:15:27 AM »

miles · « **Reply #893 on:** July 02, 2020, 06:50:03 PM »

Quote from: Skee on July 02, 2020, 08:33:17 AM

That’s great news. One caravan at a time, as they say. Keep us posted.

I know Ricky was doing his job. And that makes a difference. Without trying to shift the focus; Here’s a different kind of story..

From that article:
"A friend who was at the party reached out to Macias to say he had coronavirus, and he was aware of the diagnosis when he attended the gathering but didn't think he could infect anyone because he had no symptoms, Lopez said."

Fuck that fucking guy.

miles · « **Reply #894 on:** July 02, 2020, 06:51:41 PM »

Quote from: viffergyrl on July 02, 2020, 07:56:52 AM

That's pretty awesome!

Note: Link didn't work for me. 'URL is expired'

I tried to peel it out of facebook, but that wasn't working too well, so here's the link to the fb page:

https://www.facebook.com/1657496375/videos/pcb.10215199799542464/10215199768781695/

bedlamite · « **Reply #895 on:** July 03, 2020, 09:06:53 PM »

https://www.henryford.com/news/2020/07/hydro-treatment-study

Papa Lazarou · « **Reply #896 on:** July 04, 2020, 03:42:25 AM »

weird that wearing a mask or not has turned into some sort of IQ test.

Baxter · « **Reply #897 on:** July 04, 2020, 07:01:10 AM »

Quote from: Papa Lazarou on July 04, 2020, 03:42:25 AM

weird that wearing a mask or not has turned into some sort of IQ test.

It has, but not formally. Most of my friends and fam, however, are separating people into "smart" and "dumb" based on mask usage. You know that saying about first impressions? Well, it seems that folks are forming opinions about people based on mask usage.

Papa Lazarou · « **Reply #898 on:** July 07, 2020, 01:49:07 PM »

Bolsonaro now has it. I don't envy his catching the "little flu".

We are turning up a surprising number of people at the hospital (now we finally have the antigen test) who have had it. Mainly women. Which is curious as women have been no more exposed to cases than men. I'm negative, sadly.

zer0netgain · « **Reply #899 on:** July 08, 2020, 06:28:23 AM »

Proof that HCQ is safe and effective. Also a bit on they omission of zinc and that people knew of the effectiveness of these options when they were tinkering around with coronavirus genes back in 2015.

https://youtu.be/1plkwhi5KUE