Why keep arguing, NO FALL SOCCER!

[Grace T.]

DeutscheWelle disagrees. Article from April saying mask rules were in effect in all 16 states.

What are Germany's new face mask regulations? – DW – 04/27/2020

Where are people required to wear a mask in Germany and what are the penalties for not doing so? The answers depend by state. DW breaks down what you need to know about the new regulations.

www.dw.com

We had nothing of the sort going on then.

Read the article. It confirms what I told you. Plus:

Germany gets tough on passengers without masks – DW – 08/25/2020

In one German state, passengers without masks on trains and buses were handed hefty spot fines in a major police operation. But can one-day clampdowns like this normalize masks — and prevent a second coronavirus wave?

www.dw.com

Thousands gather in Berlin to protest against Covid-19 restrictions | CNN

A large crowd of far-right groups gathered for a “sit-in” at Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate on Saturday to protest against the German government’s coronavirus restrictions.

www.cnn.com

German trains to crack down on facemask violations – DW – 08/03/2020

In Germany it's the law to wear a mask on public transport. Deutsche Bahn, the government-owned train operator, has said it will work more closely with the police, while lawmakers have called for fines to be introduced.

www.dw.com

Most Brits, French, Germans would skip holiday if tests, masks involved: survey

As new coronavirus travel restrictions kick in across Europe, a survey showed at least half of German, British and French travellers would rather cancel a holiday than quarantine afterwards, take a test upon arrival, or wear a mask outdoors.

www.reuters.com

 

[happy9]

Similar study done by Phillip Morris and Brown & Williamson reached the same result.

There you go, smoke away. Obviously someone went to great lengths to ensure there was scientific credibility in this report.

 

[Socal United]

It's about to hit the fan. I'm hearing a steady stream of child meltdown stories from frustrations with online learning. It's just not sustainable for the masses.

I have never had more tears, frustration, etc my first two days last week than I have my previous 20 years of teaching. Kids borrowing a computer, having to have an aunt drive them to a place with wifi and trying to get on zoom calls to learn American Politics. I had 31 kids in a class and could maybe converse with half of them. Many of the kids I have are not high up the socioeconomic ladder so they don't have computers, wifi, or a firm grasp of all of the things to be able to do virtual learning. They are beyond fearful that they are not going to be able to graduate as this is a grad requirement. I have spent much of the time in the last 5 days on the phone with as many as I can but I cannot sustain it and neither can they.

Copa9, just for you as you are the Covid is the worst thing we need to stay and wait person on here. I nearly lost my son 10 days ago as he just snapped given everything that has happened. Gun, ready, etc it was likely short away but as we fanned out in the city looking for him a friend of mine found him and likely saved his life. He was a gifted player but dropped out of college mid spring semester and refused to go back and had been spiraling since. Taking their lives away is more dangerous than you think. I guess every time you show the one young person that died due to Covid, I will do the same.

 

[GeekKid]

Similar study done by Phillip Morris and Brown & Williamson reached the same result.

The problem is the numbers and math still stand. My DD went through the Strength and Conditioning as well as EPT training, 4 day a week team training, weekend scrimmages, keeper camps attended by more than 60 individuals and two tournaments with no major outbreaks attributed to these activities in North Texas.

 

[happy9]

Read the article. It confirms what I told you. Plus:

Germany gets tough on passengers without masks – DW – 08/25/2020

In one German state, passengers without masks on trains and buses were handed hefty spot fines in a major police operation. But can one-day clampdowns like this normalize masks — and prevent a second coronavirus wave?

www.dw.com

Thousands gather in Berlin to protest against Covid-19 restrictions | CNN

A large crowd of far-right groups gathered for a “sit-in” at Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate on Saturday to protest against the German government’s coronavirus restrictions.

www.cnn.com

German trains to crack down on facemask violations – DW – 08/03/2020

In Germany it's the law to wear a mask on public transport. Deutsche Bahn, the government-owned train operator, has said it will work more closely with the police, while lawmakers have called for fines to be introduced.

www.dw.com

Most Brits, French, Germans would skip holiday if tests, masks involved: survey

As new coronavirus travel restrictions kick in across Europe, a survey showed at least half of German, British and French travellers would rather cancel a holiday than quarantine afterwards, take a test upon arrival, or wear a mask outdoors.

www.reuters.com

The Tour De France is on the horizon. Talk about a gathering of the masses from across a continent and the world. They are putting measures in place, the details are in the article. But if you follow cycling races, this one in particular, it's mind boggling to think they will be able to control all aspects of the race and adhere to social distancing rules. There is no doubt that France needs this for their economy. Can be argued it's the single most important event of the year for many, many towns that are lucky enough to be on the route.

Teams with two COVID-19 cases will be removed from Tour de France

ASO rolls out strict protocols to safeguard health and ensure race can go on.

www.velonews.com

 

[EOTL]

The problem is the numbers and math still stand. My DD went through the Strength and Conditioning as well as EPT training, 4 day a week team training, weekend scrimmages, keeper camps attended by more than 60 individuals and two tournaments with no major outbreaks attributed to these activities in North Texas.

Oh lord. The U.S. really is an idiocracy.

 

[espola]

Similar study done by Phillip Morris and Brown & Williamson reached the same result.

More significant to me was the Big Tobacco CEOs all lined up in sworn testimony before a Congressional committee that cigarettes were not addictive.

 

[GeekKid]

Oh lord. The U.S. really is an idiocracy.

Call it as you see it I guess.

 

[EOTL]

Read the article. It confirms what I told you. Plus:

Germany gets tough on passengers without masks – DW – 08/25/2020

In one German state, passengers without masks on trains and buses were handed hefty spot fines in a major police operation. But can one-day clampdowns like this normalize masks — and prevent a second coronavirus wave?

www.dw.com

Thousands gather in Berlin to protest against Covid-19 restrictions | CNN

A large crowd of far-right groups gathered for a “sit-in” at Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate on Saturday to protest against the German government’s coronavirus restrictions.

www.cnn.com

German trains to crack down on facemask violations – DW – 08/03/2020

In Germany it's the law to wear a mask on public transport. Deutsche Bahn, the government-owned train operator, has said it will work more closely with the police, while lawmakers have called for fines to be introduced.

www.dw.com

Most Brits, French, Germans would skip holiday if tests, masks involved: survey

As new coronavirus travel restrictions kick in across Europe, a survey showed at least half of German, British and French travellers would rather cancel a holiday than quarantine afterwards, take a test upon arrival, or wear a mask outdoors.

www.reuters.com

No masks or social distancing in Germany. You see, the less we mitigate, the more we mitigate. It’s common sense.

Who ever would have guessed it would be the U.S. that would become Orwell’s worst nightmare?

 

[socalkdg]

California Supreme Court Orders Gov. Newsom to Justify School Closure Orders.

California Supreme Court Orders Gov. Newsom to Justify School Closure Orders – California Globe

californiaglobe.com

 

[espola]

There you go, smoke away. Obviously someone went to great lengths to ensure there was scientific credibility in this report.

The lack of credibility of those reports was obvious to anyone who followed the money.

 

[happy9]

The lack of credibility of those reports was obvious to anyone who followed the money.

Of course they were, I'm being facetious with my commentary.

 

[Grace T.]

California Supreme Court Orders Gov. Newsom to Justify School Closure Orders.

California Supreme Court Orders Gov. Newsom to Justify School Closure Orders – California Globe

californiaglobe.com

This is one of a handful of lawsuits going on. I guess I owe some people a drink. I didn't think the California Supreme Court would take this one up....I thought the Catholic schools lawsuit was more promising because of the religions angle. The parents from Oaks Christian and the VC also have one going. Then there's also one on behalf of kids with disabilities. If I were a conspiracy theorist I'd say they took this one up because it's the easiest.....

 

[GeekKid]

More significant to me was the Big Tobacco CEOs all lined up in sworn testimony before a Congressional committee that cigarettes were not addictive.

You can keep regurgitating your analogy as much as you want but the numbers and situation here in Texas remains. I loved to stay and chat but I have to drive my DD to her team training. They're getting ready for a tune-up scrimmage this weekend in prepeartion for the beginning of the Texas ECNL season the weekend after. Have fun and be safe!!!

 

[socalkdg]

This is one of a handful of lawsuits going on. I guess I owe some people a drink. I didn't think the California Supreme Court would take this one up....I thought the Catholic schools lawsuit was more promising because of the religions angle. The parents from Oaks Christian and the VC also have one going. Then there's also one on behalf of kids with disabilities. If I were a conspiracy theorist I'd say they took this one up because it's the easiest.....

They headlined this in the article

“By closing the schools of California to in-person learning he [Newsom] is creating havoc for parents and children,” Tyler contended. “The California Constitution requires that all children receive an equal education. Our position is that he is creating an unequal burden on economically disadvantaged families.”

He said that poorer families don’t have the money to pay for learning pods that are popping up all over California. And that one of his clients is a single mother who works full time and can’t stay at home with her child for online learning. “For many single parents they have to choose between educating their child and putting food on their child.”

 

[Ellejustus]

You can keep regurgitating your analogy as much as you want but the numbers and situation here in Texas remains. I loved to stay and chat but I have to drive my DD to her team training. They're getting ready for a tune-up scrimmage this weekend in prepeartion for the beginning of the Texas ECNL season the weekend after. Have fun and be safe!!!

Hey Kid, please show mercy and kindness when your goats take on the ECNL Socal teams in da future. What I mean, after 8-0, just pass the rock around and let the other team try and score.

Thanks-EJ from Cali

 

[socalkdg]

I'd have no problem with my kid going back to school, but also don't mind her being at home and learning. As an athlete remote learning is actually giving her more time to train 5-6 days per week than if she was going to school.

Teachers I've spoken with are also noticing that it is actually taking them more time to do this than in class learning, which I don't think they expected. 10-12 hour days seem common.

Here is an article on Australian teachers.

‘Exhausted beyond measure’: what teachers are saying about COVID-19 and the disruption to education

In response to school closures in April, researchers put together a survey asking teachers how COVID-19 affected them and their students.

theconversation.com

 

[EOTL]

They headlined this in the article

“By closing the schools of California to in-person learning he [Newsom] is creating havoc for parents and children,” Tyler contended. “The California Constitution requires that all children receive an equal education. Our position is that he is creating an unequal burden on economically disadvantaged families.”

He said that poorer families don’t have the money to pay for learning pods that are popping up all over California. And that one of his clients is a single mother who works full time and can’t stay at home with her child for online learning. “For many single parents they have to choose between educating their child and putting food on their child.”

How selfless of the rich private school parents stepping up for the poor kids who can’t afford god school. Don’t they realize god is only going to protect those who pray hard enough?

That Hobson’s choice you describe is really terrible. In fact, it’s almost as bad as a parent facing the choice of holding their kid completely out of school and getting no education to avoid the family contacting covid and, well, being dead.

 

[Kicker4Life]

...it’s almost as bad as a parent facing the choice of holding their kid completely out of school and getting no education to avoid the family contacting covid and, well, being dead.

Especially when there is a 99.8% chance that you’ll be perfectly fine.

 

[Grace T.]

Apparently, for reasons not to be discussed here, there's not going to be any pro soccer tonight (or baseball or basketball, but basketball might be out for longer).