I never brought a shark aboard over 3' alive and found out the hard way that small sharks can bite you when you grab em by the tail and have the scar to prove it. And NO, I don't take lawyers fishing!

Yup. And stingrays just fly in your boat and kill you.

 

The same way as with a stick of dynamite...

That's just hillbilly sports fishing. We're not dumb enough to bring a gun to a fishing tournament....That's illegal.
Brzrkr

 

The following was sent out by John Hopkins Hospital regarding COVID-19. Excellent article and recommendations:

* The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code. (mutation) and convert them into aggressor and multiplier cells.

* Since the virus is not a living organism but a protein molecule, it is not killed, but decays on its own. The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies.

* The virus is very fragile; the only thing that protects it is a thin outer layer of fat. That is why any soap or detergent is the best remedy, because the foam CUTS the FAT (that is why you have to rub so much: for 20 seconds or more, to make a lot of foam).

By dissolving the fat layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks down on its own.

* HEAT melts fat; this is why it is so good to use water above 77 degrees Fahrenheit for washing hands, clothes and everything. In addition, hot water makes more foam and that makes it even more useful.

* Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol over 65% DISSOLVES ANY FAT, especially the external lipid layer of the virus.

* Any mix with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water directly dissolves the protein, breaks it down from the inside.

* Oxygenated water helps long after soap, alcohol and chlorine, because peroxide dissolves the virus protein, but you have to use it pure and it hurts your skin.

* NO BACTERICIDE OR ANTIBIOTIC SERVES. The virus is not a living organism like bacteria; antibodies cannot kill what is not alive.

* NEVER shake used or unused clothing, sheets or cloth. While it is glued to a porous surface, it is very inert and disintegrates only
-between 3 hours (fabric and porous),
-4 hours (copper and wood)
-24 hours (cardboard),
- 42 hours (metal) and
-72 hours (plastic).


But if you shake it or use a feather duster, the virus molecules float in the air for up to 3 hours, and can lodge in your nose.

* The virus molecules remain very stable in external cold, or artificial as air conditioners in houses and cars.

They also need moisture to stay stable, and especially darkness. Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm and bright environments will degrade it faster.

* UV LIGHT on any object that may contain it breaks down the virus protein. For example, to disinfect and reuse a mask is perfect. Be careful, it also breaks down collagen (which is protein) in the skin.

* The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin.

* Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective layer of fat.

* NO SPIRITS, NOR VODKA, serve. The strongest vodka is 40% alcohol, and you need 65%.

* LISTERINE IF IT SERVES! It is 65% alcohol.

* The more confined the space, the more concentration of the virus there can be. The more open or naturally ventilated, the less.

* You have to wash your hands before and after touching mucosa, food, locks, knobs, switches, remote control, cell phone, watches, computers, desks, TV, etc. And when using the bathroom.

* You have to Moisturize dry hands from so much washing them, because the molecules can hide in the micro cracks. The thicker the moisturizer, the better.

* Also keep your NAILS SHORT so that the virus does not hide there.

-JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL

 

* UV LIGHT on any object that may contain it breaks down the virus protein. For example, to disinfect and reuse a mask is perfect. Be careful, it also breaks down collagen (which is protein) in the skin.

Wait...is this guy recommending to carefully expose one's skin to UV light?

Expect some incidences of cancer and cataracts to come out of this. Kinda like the fish tank cleaner from last week...

 

@joeyd999
Another case of the cure is worse than the disease.

Brzrkr

 

I believe the warning was beware the effect it has on skin, more aimed at equipment, masks etc.
That is the way I interpreted it!
Max.

 

I believe the warning was beware the effect it has on skin, more aimed at equipment, masks etc.

I agree. But half of all people are dumber than average.

 

But half of all people are dumber than average.

 

I do think that at times of crisis the market will definitely adjust itself eventually. I just think it will not do that fast enough, and many people will go through extreme unnecessary suffering before that happens.

It is lamentable that disruptive shocks come along and cause suffering. But I'm not aware of any manmade institution that alleviates more suffering, and does it faster, than an open and free market. The worst-case scenario a person can fall into is to be reliant on a federal government for their health and safety.

I'm with @joeyd999 on this one: Anti-gouging laws hurt people. The people that create them should be sued into oblivion by the victims. In a time of crisis, I wouldn't oppose prison time for anyone attempting to impose such a thing. Intrusions cause a misallocation of precious resources at the worst possible time. They guarantee shortages. They are cruel and immoral and must be disobeyed. Why do they exist? So politicians can grandstand and appear to be in control, to appear to be charitable and compassionate with someone else's property, to cover up their own incompetence. They should mind their own damn business and get the hell out of the way.

 

The perils of working from home during this crisis:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1243976444373610499

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It's official, the beer factories down here are considered "non-essential", so they will shut down for a month or so.

 

* NO SPIRITS, NOR VODKA, serve. The strongest vodka is 40% alcohol, and you need 65%.

Ah! But then then it seems the article's authors' are unacquainted with Spirytus Fine Rectified Polish Vodka -- 192 proof (i.e. 96% EtOH by volume)! -- Of course imbibing to BACs anywhere remotely approaching 65% (please note the absence of a decimal point!) --even if possible-- would be um... 'problematic' -- With the possible exception of @Aleph(0), of course!

Best regards
HP

 

Ah! But then then it seems the article's authors' are unacquainted with Spirytus Fine Rectified Polish Vodka -- 192 proof (i.e. 96% EtOH by volume)! -- Of course imbibing to BACs anywhere remotely approaching 65% (please note the absence of a decimal point!) --even if possible-- would be um... 'problematic' -- With the possible exception of @Aleph(0), of course!

Best regards
HP

Just thinking about it is melting my brain cells

kv

 

I just considered mosquitos? What else do we have to deal with good grief. |Slap|

kv

 

It's official, the beer factories down here are considered "non-essential", so they will shut down for a month or so.

Finally, a cure for Corona.

 

Finally, a cure for Corona.

Yeah... but there's always Bohemia and 8 Reales.

 

OK let's muddy up the water real bad in this crazy state of confusion! I'm essential! Yeah that's the story... Open the doors and let all those bored quarantine at home folks in and grab those stimulus dollars!
Hobby Lobby defies shutdown orders, reopens some stores
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/com...reopens-some-stores/ar-BB11YkXE?ocid=msedgntp

 

Social distancing? Phtttttt... That's for sissies!

"While the intent of the order was to protect the public from the spread of COVID-19, it is obvious that a large portion of our public doesn't want government mandating the recommendations of public health officials,"
Georgia Mayor Cancels Social Distancing Order Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/ot...oronavirus-pandemic/ar-BB121Vo7?ocid=msedgntp

 

Social distancing? Phtttttt... That's for sissies!

Interesting. On the one hand I agree that government’s role in this is mostly advisory. If people don’t want to obey, the government ultimately has nothing to say about it. That’s the way our system works, for and by we the People. We are free to act stupidly.

But on the other hand I won’t lose sleep over the outcome in Cumming, GA.

 

I'm very surprised he actually said it. Most places seem to declare "something" and then just not bother enforcing it and kinda sweeping it under the rug. Sounds good on paper, but who wants to do that and I'm not going to be blamed for the outcome kinda mentality abounds these days.