'Operation Gridlock’: upstate New Yorkers protest coronavirus closures with a drive-by demonstration https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-protesters-opposing-lockdown-plan-driveby-demonstration-20200420-gqeg5o6gorcorlnt5dkgzqi4xi-story.html Going on in at least 4 other states alre...

It's almost like stronger muscles can produce more force and make it easier to run back and forth on a basketball court! ;) It seems that free weights are actually a cardiovascular form of exercise in that that they also strengthen the heart. I believe I read this in Rippitoe's book. Also just foun...

I have read on them, and I think I understand how they work.  The thing is, I can't really figure out how the fixed rate is determined.   I also have no idea how the fixed rate is determined.  For all I know, it may be arbitrary.  Really makes me curious, especially with it sitting at 0% fixed rate...

'Operation Gridlock’: upstate New Yorkers protest coronavirus closures with a drive-by demonstration

https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus ... story.html

MLB Rumors: Marlins CEO Derek Jeter Forgoes $5 Million Salary IndefinitelyRead more at:

https://nesn.com/2020/04/mlb-rumors-mar ... efinitely/

Calls To Poison Centers Skyrocket As Americans Overdo It On Disinfectants

https://www.forbes.com/sites/arielshapi ... 5d84342111

https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2020/04/16/tracking-covid-19-excess-deaths-across-countries?fsrc=scn/tw/te/bl/ed/covid19datatrackingcovid19excessdeathsacrosscountriesgraphicdetail Covid-19 data Tracking covid-19 excess deaths across countries Official covid-19 death tolls still under-count ...

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/

United States
Coronavirus Cases:
789,383
Deaths:
42,303
Recovered:
71,832

Mountaineer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 20, 2020 4:42 pm That dirty rat!

More likely a bird or a mouse. Cats are unbelievable with birds. I used to put collars with bells on my cats so that they would not get the birds. But they were so sneaky they still got them.

VInny

Except if you are still playing basketball (in general, not during lockdown) you are also getting lots of cardio from that. Most of my cardio comes from pickleball. Not really. I realized about 10 years ago that if I went down the court every time with the fast guys I'm playing with by the time I m...

I am the proverbial "hard gainer"and the classic ectomorph. I plateaued years and years ago on the exercises that I do. Adding 5 pounds to any of them is a MAJOR accomplishment. However, since I'm in the age group of more rapid phase of losing muscle mass potential just staying at a plate...

At some point I’m going to need to gain a little weight to put on more muscle after I run out of extra fat and my lifts start to plateau. I am the proverbial "hard gainer"and the classic ectomorph. I plateaued years and years ago on the exercises that I do. Adding 5 pounds to any of them ...

MangoMan wrote: ↑Mon Apr 20, 2020 1:02 pm Vinny, how tall are you?

I used to be 5' 8 1/2". Now I might be down to 5'8".

Vinny

With all this weight lifting talk, just curious: Who here has lost or gained more than 3 pounds? I consider 2 lbs to be insignificant due to salt intake variation and whether or not a recent poop has taken place, March 17th was the last day I've been off my property. Do my daily weights and fluctua...

When I saw the news this morning my immediate reaction was, "THESE things also happen in Canada?"

VInny

Doesn't [muscular atrophy] happen within days and, certainly within a week? Like you I'm doing it three times a week with half rack and Olympic weights (albert in my living room!). No, I really don't think a week away from weights is long enough to cause muscular atrophy. In fact, several times whe...

Hyperinflation is impossible in a country with all of it's debts denominated in it's own currency. ESPECIALLY impossible for a country that is the global reserve and trade currency. We will never see hyperinflation. But, we may see high inflation , and that can be painful enough on its own. I do ag...

...I'm definitely seeing that muscular atrophy is setting in on my body. Those little home workouts have been nice to "keep the blood flowing," but nothing has quite compared to being in the gym with all the equipment and machines. Wow, you're noticing muscular atrophy after only a month ...

bedraggled wrote: ↑Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:55 am Roof leaks?

We had an attic fan installed. The electrician said he never had a leak. Six years later we sold the house- no leaks.

I "Binged it" and quickly found this: https://inspectapedia.com/exterior/Skyl ... Repair.php

Vinny

NTs can do those jobs, they just don't prefer them. So they would have to be paid more highly. However, the big advantage is that NTs aren't interested in being tyrants. You can talk sense to them and they will agree rather than attacking you because their precious routine might be disturbed if the...

dualstow wrote: ↑Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:39 am Actually we get a fair amount thanks to skylights. But we don't have a yard to speak of.

Then you are quite fortunate to have the skylights. I would love to have them but I've too oftentimes heard that they can lead to roof leaks?

Vinny

dualstow wrote: ↑Mon Apr 20, 2020 8:35 am

Wife and I are good at staying at home, but I'm definitely missing meals out with friends. And sunlight. Sweet, sweet sunlight.

Is this saying you are unable to get sunlight at home?

Vinny

Hal wrote: ↑Sun Apr 19, 2020 7:52 pm
He purchased a big 4WD after that fright. Pickup had 800,000K on it before its demise.

800,000!!!!!!!!!

I don't think I have driven that miles total in my over 50 year driving career!

Vinny

My trick to keeping this car is EOM and synthetic oil. Little plastic parts can dry out and crumble into particles much to the mechanics amusement. The car's been rebuilt over 15 years, including a recent replacement exhaust manifold for $350. A hobby of mine is sitting in auto shop repair rooms. I...

Another thing I don't understand about the gold confiscation scenarios is why the government would want anyone's gold.  We're not on a gold standard, so it wouldn't improve the backing for the currency. We will never go back onto a gold standard because politicians and central bankers hate it. And ...