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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2020 1:22:54 GMT -5
Yeah - I get worked up to a rant every now and then also. Apologies. There IS blame enough to go around, but the main point that there's no time now to waste on blame. The CDC has said WHAT the problem is (overwhelming the medical system), HOW to deal with it (isolate to flatten the infection curve), and WHY it matters (if you get sick and there are no care facilities or personnel available, you die). Seems straightforward to me. There's hope bro. But ya won't find me strengthening faith in mankind to earn compassion points. I mean without the Logos there would be no intelligence, reason, logic, that is, even science let alone rational discourse. And after you had made a reference to a popular "painter's cliche" which made an allusion to Scripture lemme acknowledge that "Love covers a multitude of sins", please, let me dare "pray" here on a board which frowns on political and religious subjects, I shall exercise an American right on an American company's product board, that is, out of love I pray that man [physicians etc] be granted the wisdom, skill, and the knowledge to fulfill the universal commandment in subduing the earth so that we may multiply. That is, curing illness that plague not only mankind but the environment, nature etc through ordinary means. May we all be used instrumentally for the glory of God alone. Whether we fall sick or remain healthy remember God's goodness [mercy and grace] Matthew 5:44-45. The CV-19 strain doesn't have 100% kill ratio. Seems to me there are plenty of survivors. In this time of fear mongering, I only know One that has a 100% kill ratio. And until that appointed time quick look busy!!! J/king, glorify and enjoy Him ~ the chief end of man [1648 Westminster Shorter Catechism]. Enjoy your day boom. And I've been meaning to ask ya loud and clear how much boom to be boomzilla? William
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Post by boomzilla on Mar 18, 2020 2:36:46 GMT -5
Hi @shimei -
"Boomzilla" came about just because the way it sounded tickled my funny bone. I used to include the disclaimer "moniker not indicative of listening preference." But friends, noting my propensity for "OMG-sized" subwoofers, question the disclaimer. Over time, I've owned:
Definitive Technology Trinity PowerSound Audio ported 15", sealed 15", and dual 18" models The "Boomzilla RAIS" (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Subwoofers - up to four at a time) And I currently use a pair of Emotiva Airmotiv S-15 models with 15" drivers and 15" passive radiators
My room is large enough for the subs to generate visceral waves that can physically affect the diaphragm (and without being all that loud).
So the boom in boomzilla is relative...
As to religious faith, I consider it private so far as this board is concerned. If we all get to preaching at each other, the moderators are instructed to lock the thread. So as far as this board is concerned, all religion is "audiophila."
Cheers
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2020 2:41:31 GMT -5
As to religious faith, I consider it private so far as this board is concerned. If we all get to preaching at each other, the moderators are instructed to lock the thread. So as far as this board is concerned, all religion is "audiophila." Cheers Acknowledged. I'll remain in secrecy like a light under a basket making allusions in respect for who I deem disrespectful.
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Post by boomzilla on Mar 18, 2020 2:58:02 GMT -5
You do as you see fit. I'll do the same.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2020 2:59:39 GMT -5
You do as you see fit. I'll do the same. May we all do what we all deem right in our own eyes. Won't be the first time.
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Post by cgolf on Mar 18, 2020 5:58:13 GMT -5
Well, the Einsteins who never read the article I posted or don't have an open mind to the scientist who ACTUALLY works with the drug may want to watch this... OK - I watched it. I sure hope the guy is right, but even he admits that a full study is needed before they'll really know. Further, if the claims ARE true, it'll be the first time in history that anything true accidentally escaped Laura Ingraham's mouth (and I mean ANYTHING!!!). Fox News' track record on this Pandemic has been abysmal, and only now are they slowly (very, very slowly) beginning to change their tune. Fox (and particularly Hannity and Ingraham) have variously claimed: That the coronavirus is a total hoax That even if the coronavirus is real, it's no worse than the common cold or flu That the Chinese deliberately engineered this disease and set it loose That the "mainstream press" has grossly sensationalized the virus just to make Trump look bad That the Democrats invented the virus just to make Trump look bad That even if the virus is real, the Democrats want the situation to be as bad as possible so the economy will crash, making Trump look bad That the virus is an excuse to take away freedom and make us all slaves of the "deep State" Etc. There is not an iota of solid proof for ANY of the above claims. Those who believe any part of this nonsense are either criminally stupid or just plain criminal, because repeating such falsehoods prevents many of our citizens from actually doing what is needed to stop this wave of infections. When the virus is tamed, and we have a vaccine, there will be plenty of time to indulge in finger pointing. But for the time being, the CDC is who we need to be believing - not Fox News. Big Badda Boom I agree that at this time, we need to flatten the curve, stay healthy, stay sane and focus on facts, not hype or rumors. I also believe, that if one doesn't believe some of what is contained in those 7 bullets above is true, then one is not very informed and is deceived. People who are deceived don't know they are deceived because they are deceived!!
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Post by boomzilla on Mar 18, 2020 6:31:14 GMT -5
@shimei, @texzick, and cgolf - Y'all might be right, but I seriously doubt it. Believe whatever you want - I'm out of patience and will (politely) ignore you all. Anyone else on the Lounge wanting to claim that this is anything other than a plague can also cling to your own beliefs. Best of luck to you and yours. Boomzilla PS: Another interesting issue is popping up locally. With sheltering in place and social distancing, the number of blood donors at local hospitals has dropped to virtually zero. Although they're running on reserves for now, something will have to be done soon to replenish their supplies. Drawing blood while simultaneously protecting the phlebotomist from the patient AND the patient from the phlebotomist is going to be interesting... In the past, neither needed respiratory protection.
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Post by LCSeminole on Mar 18, 2020 8:07:47 GMT -5
It was bound to happen, and no it wasn’t just one or two that helped steer it in this direction. I will say I’m surprised it took almost three weeks before going full blown political. It is apparent we all know where to keep updated on the Covid 19 virus, so please continue to do so. It is also apparent many of us have lots of spare time on our hands. I’m personally focusing my spare time and using it to cross the next DIY project off the list and practicing “social distancing” at the same time. I look forward to hearing about these completed DIY projects in another thread.
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Post by KeithL on Mar 20, 2020 1:15:11 GMT -5
With every news show reporting ever increasing numbers of people sick with CoVid-19.... And newscasters announcing, in ever more alarming tones, death tolls in the triple digits in some countries.... (The latest report claimed over 200 deaths in one US state.)
I think it is again time for a bit or perspective....
Current estimates suggest that, each year, worldwide, over 500,000 people die from the Flu. An estimated 20 million plus Americans caught some Flu variant this past season (and over 20,000 were hospitalized as a result).
(Bear in mind that we have a Flu vaccine that is reasonably effective at limiting the spread of each year's most prevalent strains.)
Yet, oddly, we don't talk abut "social distancing" during Flu season, even though we probably should... And our economy survives largely unscathed.... Clearly "familiarity breeds contempt"...
Here's an excellent article that provides a comparison between the Flu and CoVid-19...
www.livescience.com/new-coronavirus-compare-with-flu.html
(In fact, most of the precautions being suggested against CoVid-19 actually make sense during Flu season as well.)
On a final note I should remind everyone that "social distancing" does not mean diving into your favorite air-raid shelter and welding the hatch closed behind you.... It simply means avoiding large crowds and minimizing your close contact groups in general... And many precautions, like washing your hands after touching doorknobs in public washrooms, are just common sense things we should be doing anyway...
So.................
Don't hide under the bed... Instead, spend some time with your family, or a few select close friends... Watch that movie you've been trying to find time to see... Take the time to sit down, close your eyes, and enjoy your favorite album... You might even unpack that stereo gear that's been languishing in its packing box because you've been too busy to set it up... (And it might even be a good time to think about that upgrade on your home system that you've been putting off... )
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Post by LCSeminole on Mar 20, 2020 17:15:37 GMT -5
I was notified by ProBoards of their policies for the CoronaVirus which applies to all of their Forums. You can read the ProBoards Administration response at the link below. support.proboards.com/post/7227898/thread
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