Posts by copperharbor59

-skyfall- said:So, what exactly is this "horde" of infected people you're talking about in Bratislava? It sounds like you're claiming they're all just school kids since you aren't seeing them on the subway, at the bars, or even in the grocery stores.

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That’s exactly why I found it so strange too....

When you look at the overall numbers and consider how people actually live their lives, you have to wonder why anyone would even opt for the C model... unless the only ones getting hit are students in schools...
at that rate, folks in New York City should probably be getting their meals handed out by the National Guard...

Austin Garcia said:Could someone please explain to me why we didn't see a total catastrophe in the USA following the earthquake?...
People were huddled together in tiny shelters and tents in the freezing cold for weeks. Others were arriving from all over the US to help. Some wore masks, but certainly not everyone, and they weren't always wearing them correctly or sanitizing their hands constantly...
There was a period where testing was less frequent, but if things had truly been spiraling, we would have seen it in the death toll or the number of people suffering severe complications. However, none of that happened. Not during those critical first few weeks, and even now, three months later, our numbers look much better compared to other places...

And then on the other hand, children are sitting alone in school desks, wearing masks, classes aren't mixing, their hands are being disinfected with who knows what, yet my child keeps coming home with sores on their hands, and no one except students and staff is even allowed in the building... and yet, they are still pushed forward as the primary problem...

They aren't actually the main problem; they’re just the easiest "issue" to seemingly resolve without spending any real money... it's just a way to make it look like something is being done and that certain decisions are actually being made...

Paul Kern12 said:

The FEMA office in Kansas, acting on the recommendation of the lead regional epidemiologist Dr. Taylor Swift, issued a decision today proposing to FEMA and the U.S. Department of Education that schools in the Kansas area transition to online learning for grades 5 through 8, as well as high schoolers excluding those in their final graduating year.

So, there you have it regarding the "rumors being spread by certain teachers" and the "wishful thinking."

You're right, I really need to take a step back and reflect on this.
Honestly, just obsessing over the numbers on USA is pretty mindless.

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velvetskipper11 said:Oh, they absolutely love them. They want to wear them to sleep too—actually, one isn't enough, they're asking for two or three at a time, 24/7. And honestly, they've never had more fun than now that everyone is masked up. It's like a non-stop costume party every single day instead of just once a year. They’re probably hoping to take the masks with them to the grave.

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Amanda Hughes37 said:I asked around—at my fifth grader's school, they only wear them in the hallways and during computer lab.
Two older kids work part-time as servers for a few hours, and one girl hasn't been able to clear up a cold sore above her lip for a month... I don't know if the mask is making it worse, but I doubt it's helping.

Anyway, my little one was throwing up last night—headache, sore throat, the whole bit. The pediatrician sent me out for syrup and Biorell, $50 which is quite a list (if you catch my drift)😁... she even had me check the color of his throat with my phone flashlight and told me to call back if things didn't improve in three days.
As for the fever, she said only bother with meds if it hits 101.3...
She also checked if we’d tried home remedies, hit up an Urgent Care, or tested positive for COVID.

Now he’s sitting at 102.2 and I can't help but think about Gabriel from Memphis☕

I honestly don't buy the idea that wearing a mask could cause someone to pass out. As far as the herpes goes, I really think you need fresh air to help things heal, especially since it usually flares up when your immune system takes a hit.

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Well, I'm glad you finally spoke up. Your kids are lucky to have someone at home actually teaching them how to hold a real conversation and engage in dialogue...

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velvetskipper11 said:There's really nothing to explain here. You aren't even in a position to be explaining anything. You have zero evidence to back up these insane claims.
Unless, of course, you have some peer-reviewed scientific paper proving your theory that masks are actually good for your health? Do you honestly think an OSHA manual suggests workers should wear masks indefinitely without breaks? WTF?
And I am certainly not your "colleague"—if my university had handed me a degree based on your logic, I’d burn mine immediately.

Everything you wrote above is a lie. I never once mentioned "serious health threats or psychological distress in children." I stated that masks are harmful and backed it up with facts—which is common knowledge. But sure, go ahead and try to lecture me, even if you're too tired to do it properly now. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Go ahead and mask your own kids while they sleep. Since you believe masks are healthy, I’m sure you’re more than capable of such things—though I doubt the rest of the civilized world would agree.

I am genuinely curious to know if your children have experienced any actual issues after wearing masks in their classrooms?
Just speaking from experience... what are they telling you?

Paul Kern12 said:My partner mentioned that their teachers have already hinted at the possibility of moving classes online—though, granted, that's only for the seniors—and a girl I know from another high school said her teachers are saying the exact same thing. There’s also some very strong talk about an extension to the spring break (Spring Break/Easter period).

Does anyone happen to have any actual information?

If we're talking about a spring break extension, I find that hard to believe... based on how often that actually happens, it sounds more like wishful thinking than anything else.

Nicholas Ward59 said:Both right wingers lost their matchup. But looking at the big picture, this entire tournament's offense has been a disaster, which is really just the fallout from an exhausted Dustin, a mix of raw youth, and some decent players struggling with the typical American mentality. We had those two amazing years with a legendary generation about 13 or 14 years ago, and ever since then, people have been obsessed with nothing but finals and gold medals. In reality, we’ve never actually been at the absolute pinnacle of handball like the French have been over the last few years. Even with this tournament—where we showed up with horrific injuries and a blend of veterans and rookies, and where everyone realistically expected us to hit a quarterfinal only to miraculously fight through overtime for a spot in the final—people are already acting like it's a given that we should win gold, just like the Spaniards. That’s why we see players choking under pressure, why we miss crucial seven-meter shots in the final seconds, and why our national sports scene feels so broken; every tiny bit of success gets blown out of proportion by the media and "experts" who try to crown us the greatest of all time. To truly reach the top, we've been missing a world-class goalkeeper—something every elite team has—we need some wings with actual guts and vision who can step up when it counts (kudos to Mamic, but you can't just pull a kid in for two straight games), and we need a top-tier coach. And honestly, Baker isn't nearly as bad as he's portrayed; he's just a traditionalist who struggles to analyze a game without making those statements people love to mock. He's far from a coach capable of leading a championship squad, but he's certainly not a complete amateur either.

It’s a shame Jotich didn't get his shot, Cindric... man, even without him, the offense was lifeless. And I feel bad that nobody else had the stones to take that penalty kick instead of Zlaji. But whatever, if he had made it, it would be a different story, though I don't think it was anyone's fault specifically.

All in all, I’m honestly surprised by this achievement given everything. Mamic showed he has a strong head on his shoulders and will be a major player in the future. If little Pavlovic can stay injury-free for a year, we’ll have plenty more young talent coming up. We just need to fix these two or three crisis positions and build on them; maybe we'll see another gold medal in the next five years.

As for the quality of play, it was pretty terrible. All those fast goals from center court or defense, playing without a keeper, plus the usual "whatever the ref feels like" officiating... it was barely watchable. The sport is basically turning into a series of fast breaks and semi-fast breaks; trying to run any meaningful tactical plays is just pointless because you waste too much energy. I don't know, I found it pretty bad, even if I personally prefer focusing on solid defense. But what good is a good defense if you don't have seven sprinters on the court?

You described it all beautifully, except for one thing: Baker is a moron, and with such a sluggish offense, you simply "can't"... there aren't even many fast breaks because, of course, the goalie grabs the ball, runs out, and then the three backs just wander around aimlessly... we didn't once stretch the ball quickly from wing to wing during the whole game (with two pivots and our goal wide open)... basically. The only thing that looked okay was the defense; the offense was pathetic.

Thomas Harris97 said:We'll make it to the finals eventually; the only question is which year.

It's like when the Virgin Mary tells Granny that wings and pivots actually exist.

Adam Williams2 Asks:
Judging by his physique, he’s got the raw strength of a rock, but honestly, he looks like he lacks any real mental sharpness. If he wasn't playing handball, he'd probably just be standing there as a prop in a statue of Atlas. 👍

And now I'm just sitting here thinking... honestly, given how he operates, someone should probably nominate Kontreca for a seat at the National Academy of Sciences.

The referee's hands were raised? Honestly, why even step onto the field without a keeper if an outfielder was expected to step up and take shots? Why play without a goalie if we weren't prepared to handle things with that 7th Player?

Even if we had a superstar sixth man on the roster, I don't think it would change a thing at this point... we're playing without any defense, every single offensive set is just stagnant, and instead of feeding the wings or the big men, you’re just settling for contested shots from deep. Jbbote, what kind of coaching strategy is that?

I'm running a bit behind, but I wanted to make sure I jumped in... just to say thanks on behalf of all us troublemakers from that PDF group 🙏