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Re: CV and mad panic behaviour

Reply #4050 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton on
I think I heard correctly, news reports that new modelling out of the US predicting back up to 800+ deaths a day from Delta by October. Daily cases are driving towards 43,000, not good.
The US is a unique problem, due to the low vaccine uptake in some regions and the widely varying management of the epidemic along state lines, before Gladys was set upon us I thought we were in a much better place here in Oz, but I'm afraid that has been exposed as folly! However, despite the late action, our states are not as openly defiant as some US regions.

The world gets to sit by and observe a first hand Full HD web stream real-time experiment of some US regions letting it loose!
The Force Awakens!

Re: CV and mad panic behaviour

Reply #4051 –
Count me as well Cap... Just because you're an ex-sportsman with the means to voice an opinion doesn't mean you deserve to be heard.   He who can shout loudest doth a cogent argument maketh.
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

Re: CV and mad panic behaviour

Reply #4052 –
Quote from: Professer E on
He who can shout loudest doth a cogent argument maketh.
OMG, I've been so so wrong about Bolt, Jones, Trump and many many others! ;D
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Re: CV and mad panic behaviour

Reply #4053 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 on
Dont disagree on Peter Fitzsimons views on Jones and Kelly, they are unqualified to be giving those opinions and Sky shouldnt be airing them...the irrelevant section did make me laugh, where Fitzsimons bags out Jeff Bezos and other large scale entrepreneurs for indulging in some spacecraft recreation and references the rich and the poor argument.
Of course he didnt or forgot to mention he drives a very expensive Tesla and that the proceeds of that purchase went to another  Space Voyager entrepreneur in Elon Musk and that both Peter and his overpaid TV personality wife who likes her coin are probably one of the few who can afford such a new age Electric car. I guess if you are going to do your bit for the planet then Peter and Lisa want to do it in style but we wont tell those poor folk that Jeff and Elon are meant to have overlooked.

This probably isn't the place to be advocating for first class, global mass transportation systems in lieu of private cars, nor is it the place to go one better and advocate the New Urbanism model for urban design.

FitzSimons and his ilk don't bother me too much. He is undoubtedly a Champagne Socialist, but more often than not he makes sense and he at least tries.

If we must have private modes of transport, electric cars are a worthwhile effort IMO, a nascent technology with plenty of room for improvement. And hopefully the prices come down soon.

Re: CV and mad panic behaviour

Reply #4054 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton on
I think I heard correctly, news reports that new modelling out of the US predicting back up to 800+ deaths a day from Delta by October. Daily cases are driving towards 43,000, not good.
They also said worst case could be 240K cases and 4000 deaths a day.
2017-16th
2018-Wooden Spoon
2019-16th
2020-dare to dream? 11th is better than last I suppose
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time

Re: CV and mad panic behaviour

Reply #4055 –
The USA is a very different beast thanks largely to their private healthcare networks and lack of public health care.

Its a combination that produces different results particularly if it generates additional profits.

I think the UK is a better case study because the NHS is closer to Medicare for us.

"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: CV and mad panic behaviour

Reply #4056 –
Quote from: Professer E on
He who can shout loudest doth a cogent argument maketh.

Empty vessels make the most noise. The squeaky wheel gets the oil... nothing like some juicy sayings/cliches on a crisp Monday morning.

Ah, the information age... a gradual lesson in discerning the difference between shyte and shinola...
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: CV and mad panic behaviour

Reply #4057 –
Just read how this Delta strain of Covid is hitting NSW, and spoke to a Doc buddy on the ground dealing with it. Seems Delta is far more democratic and claims lives and causes serious illnesses in most age groups. We 'olds' were beginning to feel expendable by some folks advocating... "Hey, just let it rip..."

I read the story of the 38 year old woman with no health issues who tragically passed away from Covid in NSW. I was so glad that a paper took it upon themselves to publish a story that emphasized that the numbers we see, which we can easily become anesthetized to, is actually, every single time, a person (regardless of age) with dreams, hopes, loving relationships and so on.

Seems also that in NSW the ICUs are filling up fast and already being tested - spoke to a Doc buddy in Mosman who is seeing first hand what's happening and how many just from his practice and other practices he knows, are headed to ICUs. Didn't someone here suggest that there are FA people in ICUs and that Covid was not as dangerous as the vaccines? (The 38 year old woman had not been vaccinated I learned from him).
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17
 

Re: CV and mad panic behaviour

Reply #4059 –
Quote from: Baggers on
Seems also that in NSW the ICUs are filling up fast and already being tested - spoke to a Doc buddy in Mosman who is seeing first hand what's happening and how many just from his practice and other practices he knows, are headed to ICUs.
This is always going to be the problem, the virus spreads exponentially growing demand for COVID-19 resources exponentially. I hope for everyone's sake they don't hit the tipping point, because that will trigger the Federal Health system equivalent of an SOS!

The side effects of the vaccine grow linearly not exponentially, our hospitals can far more easily deal with the side-effects of the vaccine, provided they aren't overrun with COVID-19 patients. You don't have to isolate people with vaccine side-effects, they won't infect the staff, you don't have to put anywhere near as many of them into an ICU and in most cases they'll recover with no long term side-effects! Further as each week passes, the health authorities are getting better at detecting and treating the vaccine side effects, so we see the serious case number dropping.

I feel for friends and associates in the State and Federal Authorities, some of them are currently policing borders, it's not something they want to do and not something they signed up for, but they are forced into the chaos unleashed on Australia by the inaction of the NSW State Government. I've heard the armed forces have war gamed the setup and placement of field hospitals, they are seriously considering getting COVID-19 patients out of the public system so they keep the public system as sterile as possible, the armed forces have the kit, it's basically the same kit they use for chemical or biological warfare defence.
The Force Awakens!

Re: CV and mad panic behaviour

Reply #4060 –
Quote from: LP on
Is that wise words from a submariner?

 :))  :))  :))  Unfortunately, no. I wanted to serve whilst in the RAN on subs but was too tall! 6ft and the limit was 5ft 10ins. Did spend time working in moored and dry docked subs. So I did the next best thing once all my 'Sparker' (communications, radio - morse, encryption, code breaking etc.) training was complete... small ships. So the bulk of my sea duty was patrol boats - crew of 18. My first stint though, as a 17 yr old was aboard a big ship - Guided Missile Destroyer - HMAS Brisbane... or 'The Flying 41' as she was known. You had to do this before training in those days.

Once ensconced on patrollies, a circumnavigation of Australia, stopping at little ports all the way around, was the highlight. Going through a major storm in Bass Straight, complete with 90 degree rolls, was a terrifying yet exhilarating experience. PTSD experiences were a low light (first ship/Asia/war zone). When you dip your navigation lights in the oggun (Naval term for the sea) you need a regular supply of clean durps (undies).

Ah, we ex military types love yapping on about our experiences! When we enjoy watching a game together sometime, don't get me started on my adventures in 'pusses' (Navy word for the Navy. Army - Pongos. Air Force - Blue Orchids).

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.navy.gov.au%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2FBrisbane_15.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.navy.gov.au%2Fhmas-brisbane-ii&tbnid=D6nwo1I8mzw3CM&vet=12ahUKEwjV08qfzf_xAhUkKHIKHQ9bDFgQMygKegUIARC_AQ..i&docid=LCGakyZxWybK5M&w=1000&h=664&q=hmas%20brisbane%20ddg%2041&client=firefox-b-d&ved=2ahUKEwjV08qfzf_xAhUkKHIKHQ9bDFgQMygKegUIARC_AQ
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Re: CV and mad panic behaviour

Reply #4061 –
Quote from: Baggers on
:))  :))  :))  Unfortunately, no. I wanted to serve whilst in the RAN on subs but was too tall! 6ft and the limit was 5ft 10ins. Did spend time working in moored and dry docked subs. So I did the next best thing once all my 'Sparker' (communications, radio - morse, encryption, code breaking etc.) training was complete... small ships. So the bulk of my sea duty was patrol boats - crew of 18. My first stint though, as a 17 yr old was aboard a big ship - Guided Missile Destroyer - HMAS Brisbane... or 'The Flying 41' as she was known. You had to do this before training in those days.

Once ensconced on patrollies, a circumnavigation of Australia, stopping at little ports all the way around, was the highlight. Going through a major storm in Bass Straight, complete with 90 degree rolls, was a terrifying yet exhilarating experience. PTSD experiences were a low light (first ship/Asia/war zone). When you dip your navigation lights in the oggun (Naval term for the sea) you need a regular supply of clean durps (undies).

Ah, we ex military types love yapping on about our experiences! When we enjoy watching a game together sometime, don't get me started on my adventures in 'pusses' (Navy word for the Navy. Army - Pongos. Air Force - Blue Orchids).
Love it, thanks for sharing.
2017-16th
2018-Wooden Spoon
2019-16th
2020-dare to dream? 11th is better than last I suppose
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time

Re: CV and mad panic behaviour

Reply #4062 –
Quote from: Baggers on
Once ensconced on patrollies, 
My very good friend was a sparky/radio operator on small patrol boats in Vietnam, spent much of his time after his tour in Holsworthy for various misdemeanours.

Listening to him it sounds like training in the navy was quite broad and first class back in those days, not sure it's the same now as it's all become very task specific with specialists for everything. He went on to be a big wig at Telstra before he retired, turns out knowing your way around navy comms was a great foundation for the public phone system. Lot's of his mates ended up as Telstra Lineys.
The Force Awakens!

Re: CV and mad panic behaviour

Reply #4063 –
145 new cases in NSW, 51 of whom were infectious while in the community. Hard to see this turning around without the harshest of lockdowns.

On the other hand, the fact NSW has been able to avoid exponential growth is a testament to the efficacy of lockdowns and restrictions.

Re: CV and mad panic behaviour

Reply #4064 –
Quote from: LP on
My very good friend was a sparky/radio operator on small patrol boats in Vietnam, spent much of his time after his tour in Holsworthy for various misdemeanours.

Listening to him it sounds like training in the navy was quite broad and first class back in those days, not sure it's the same now as it's all become very task specific with specialists for everything. He went on to be a big wig at Telstra before he retired, turns out knowing your way around navy comms was a great foundation for the public phone system. Lot's of his mates ended up as Telstra Lineys.

Firstly, massive apologies for the off topic stuff.

Radio Operator (Sparker) was my branch. We were known as the 'elite' branch and the highest paid, non-commissioned rank. I know a good number of mates who went into telecommunications when they 'paid off' (discharged). My best mate and I both went into the media. Me, commercial radio, him commercial TV. I did think of AIr Traffic Controller until I found out about the stress!!!! I almost got a permanent job as the the communications dude in a lighthouse - would have loved that.

So your mate did a tour of Holsworthy, eh? Naughty boy. You had to really transgress to do a stint at that hell-hole! Unusual for a Sparker too... we were renowned for being the squeaky clean sailors, well we had to be as we had Top Secret clearance.

Back to Covid. Yep, well said, Wingman MAV. NSW does seem to have Covid in a 'holding pattern' at present. But you cannot see their lockdown being lifted for many weeks.

Conservative media opinion writers have a lot to answer for, for their early fear mongering, pseudo science and general ignorant cockheadedness around vaccines. Their backflip of late is somewhat infuriating. And let's not get started on SloMo's profound lack of vision and leadership.
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