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That's actually the second change since I saw your original post. When I opened the link last night, it had a little better numbers than what you posted. Clearily this site is getting updated quite often! I like the trend. It's seems to be pointing in the same direction as the Kinsa Health data someone also linked yesterday. My fingers are crossed! On another note, my 401K has rebounded about 5% over the last week or so. Another trend I hope we continue to see go north, Today looks like it might nose dive, though. I think oil is going to weigh more heavily on the market for a while, than COVID-19. And on another note, this is supposed to be a Survival and Prep thread, yet I haven't seen much about that particular aspect of the Pandemic. Anyone looked at fine tuning their preparations for TEOTWAWKI? Any lessons learned, besides stock up on TP?

Glock has never been known for original thinking, after they created the 17. That was just the next number to come up. Great pistols, but boring as hell. Not necessarily a bad thing, when you make a great pistol though.

He actually did that late last week. FOX just got around to reporting it today. Other County Officials stepped in and explained that lawsuits were going to be coming and they might not win.

You are a ray of sunshine, my friend. Just damn.

My wife and were out and about in West and North Knoxville this afternoon. I noticed most shopping centers and strip malls parking lots were empty. I think a lot of people are staying home for the time being. I just don’t think it will last, even if there is a true lockdown, unlike what the Governor did today.

Like all Americans, short attention span. No way they will keep everyone quarantined longer than two weeks. Italy is facing riots and civil unrest. after 4 weeks. We don't have that much patience.

That's TWO checks for $1200 for some of us, last I heard. Is that not true? LMAO!!! Spot on!!!

I don't really believe that's the best scenario. I think they are actually preparing us for worst case here. Then when it comes in lower, they can tell us how good the system actually worked. Personally, I think once you get out of the big cities, the death rate will not be anywhere near as bad. If we triple Knoxville's hosiptal rate (now at 7) in the next three weeks, we will be looking pretty good.

I have no doubt they are lying their asses off! The Chinese Government is as corrupt and diabolical as it comes! I pity their people there!

I think you can attribute that to several factors. The quality of healthcare in this country, along with the number of ICU beds we have. And also the fact that our population is more spread out than Italy's and on average isn't as old and is in better physical health. Of course, maybe I'm interpulating some of those factors.

While I'm glad to see that they will be allowed open, I'm having a hard time understanding why someone would risk their health over a box or two of ammunition or a firearm at this point. Should we receive a lockdown order here in Tennessee, I plan to only go out for food and medical supplies. But of course, I have the guns and ammo covered, being the Liberal's Favorite Boogyman, a true Tennessee Redneck.

The basic 1911 and 1911A1 were both designed so the Calvary could shoot them from horse back. Supposedly, you could rack the slide by catching the military grade rear sight on the pants leg and pushing down. Not something, I’d really recommend doing bough, for a couple of reasons that come to mind. And you won’t do that with a set of Novak or today’s sights.

Here's the reason. https://news.yahoo.com/dem-rep-told-colleagues-coronavirus-145245071.html

I’ve been outside for the last two days, helping a friend build wooden fence around her house. I need to go to work tomorrow, just to rest. She worked me like a rented mule! BTW, my commute is hell now. Through the living room, into the hall and down to my wife’s craft room. Working from home definitely has its perks!

Interesting article from Newsweek on paths to temporary Military take over of Federal and Local Governments due to COVID-19 outbreak. https://www.newsweek.com/exclusive-inside-militarys-top-secret-plans-if-coronavirus-cripples-government-1492878

I’m no longer having issues getting to theses site.

Anyone else having issues with news media websites not functioning properly? I suspect so many people are jumping on them trying to find out news that it’s screwing them up.

I heard that too. Possibly on Monday.

I don't think you can get those anymore...

So, let’s say we are able to flatten the curve somewhat. How long before the American population gets restless and begins to question the need to remain semi shutdown? We, the people, have never been known to have a very long attention span.

Yep. It's hell to be young and starting outing in this economy.

I just checked my 401K. Off about 23% since January.

My son and his girlfriend both work at local restaurants here in Knoxville. He has his realty license and is trying to break into that market, but works as a waiter to make ends meet and she is a student. He's restaurant closed down yesterday and she's had her hours cut drastically amd their apartment rent is due at the end of the month. So that $1000 they might each get will be very welcome, both by them and by my wife and I!

So, I can’t change my handle to The Italian Stallion? Even though I’m Italian and a total stud?

Not sure it was mentioned, but Knox County Schools are closed through 4/3. Rumors are circulating that sporting events, proms and graduations may be cancelled. This afternoon, my company told everyone that was capable of working from home, to take their computers, monitors and any other equipment they thought they might need, home, for at least the next two weeks. I expect it to be longer. Nationwide we employee close to 900 people. I suspect about half of them will be working from home.