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There are two new vaccines working through the FDA that could be palatable to you if the mRNA version makes you squeamish. One is from Novavax and uses the traditional method of vaccination in that they were able to take a bunch of dead spike proteins from the actual virus and use that to cause your body to make antibodies. It's essentially the same style as the flu vaccine. It has lower effectiveness than the mRNA vaccines and it would probably require regular boosters until we're out of this. The other was developed by Walter Reed hospital and is supposed to be a universal Corona virus vaccine because it will work on any current or future Covid variants as well as being effective against the corona virus versions that just cause the common cold. I do not know the technology behind this one. But I'm on day two now even though I'm triple vaxxed. My only symptoms are fever (bad) and now a swollen and slightly sore throat. If this is Covid, I'm sure it would be much worse.3 points
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Interesting question that I asked my Sister and her partner was of the roughly 30% unvaccinated medical folks at Evergreen Hospital, how many are actual Doctors / Nurses and how many are support folks? These are those that only require a 2yr degree or certificate to assist nurses / Doctors. Not Surprising answer was that 88% of the people were of the 2yr / Certificate certified programs. The few Doctors that were on the list were all very conservative doctors, most near retirement or could have retired and are not ready to accept the data yet. Nurses were 100% vaccinated at the hospital. I also just got notified that the Cardiologist who 5 generations of my family has seen and knows our family history in deep detail has decided to retire early rather than deal with the vaccine and hospital mandates as the Hospital has given all unvaccinated employees till the end of March to get vaccinated or lose their job. Evergreen Hospital is on a massive hiring but with a very clear mandate, MUST BE VACCINATED.3 points
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You find some good GIFs. That lady is funny. Now, let's bring on the blue dresses. (This never fails to make me laugh.)2 points
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Pediatric ICU cases disagree. Our Childrens hospital here is full. Did an online urgent care today since my Covid tests continue to come back negative and I’m having zero respiratory issues. Doc thinks it’s strep. Started the antibiotics tonight2 points
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Well now you jinxed it. We're supposed to get a big snow storm next week2 points
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I see...a stain on that dress.2 points
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Are you sure its Covid and not the flu. Did you get tested? Im assuming you did test positive for you to say you got Covid, its just the wording you chose, "it seems", leaves it ambiguous. Hoping you get on your feet fast and yeah, you will be super immune. That is the good news!!!2 points
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Dec 16th, 2021, Rivian press release went out that the great state of Georgia had won for Rivian's second assembly plant campus. This carbon-conscious campus is to be built east of Atlanta, in Morgan and Walton counties. This is a $5-billion site development and manufacturing investment. Rivian stated this new 2,000-acre campus would have the following: Employ more than 7,500 workers Produce up to 400,000 auto's a year Renewable energy production Construction of the plant begins summer of 2022 with production slated for some time in 2024. Now we find a posting of the Site Plans Map and Description on the https://www.rivianforums.com site that gives us far more details about the new campus. Thanks to AdamsFan1983 for posting this. This map plan expands showing that not only will it be an assembly plant, but we also see the additional following details: Adventure trail and test track On-site delivery center 144 chargers for outbound vehicle prep R & D three story building Training facility Considerable outdoor amenity space CX & Event center building Clearly a very large investment by Rivian into the state of Georgia. With that we also now have one of the best views into the 2022 production at the Normal, Illinois production campus. Rivian to site second manufacturing plant in Georgia ? Rivian’s Georgia Plant Site Plan Revealed - Includes Trail & Test Track, Delivery Center, 144 Chargers | Rivian Forums - R1T & R1S Owners, News, Discussions, RIVN Stock 12-15-21 (rivianforums.com)1 point -
There are a lot of great planes out there, but few as versatile and capable as the B52. They refit a bunch of them to be drone carriers now. They can circle 800 miles from you and still take you out.1 point
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I've got my Pfizer double dose + booster.. been staying close to home, avoiding going out in public, and masking (N95) when I have to be around other people. No idea when I'll go back in the office or eat in a restaurant or go to a concert. Not anytime soon. Have felt the last week like I have a cold, but no fever or cough. I always seem to get a cold in January. I used to get sinus infections annually. Just looking forward to March and getting through winter (been a mild winter so far, by NE Ohio standards)...1 point
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well... yes and no. I am no virologist but I expect this wave to be the last major wave for a while. We're all achieving herd immunity one way or another; either with vaccination or with the unvaccinated catching Omicron. Having it burn through so many people at once reduces the possibility of mass infection in the next wave. As such, even if the next variant is as contagious as Omicron, it won't get spread around since so many will already be immune from either that recent infection or the vaccine. Omicron really could be one of the last gasps of Covid-19.1 point
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My favorite1 point
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Just in time for the next strain. Welcome to the new normal.1 point
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With my age, weight, fitness level, I don't feel like it will benefit me anymore than when I finally get it (if I haven't already come across it and been asymptomatic). Natural immunity. I wear my mask wherever asks me to, I don't throw a fit. It isn't a big deal to just abide by private business' requests. It's way easier to just wear a mask than throw a fit. I don't even really complain about wearing one. I obviously don't love to, nobody does, but it is far from a big deal to me. Oh I know. It isn't a big deal to me though.1 point
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You should see the place where I work. It has road plans, housing developments, and building plans going back to the 1920s. One of my projects that I started last year and will go on for a 3-4 more years is to get all of that stuff digitized.1 point
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Creepy that they could pass for brother and sister.1 point
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I love old hand drawn blueprints... Shared this with a member or two already, but damn I am glad I have a truck. loading up with Walnut and Cherry for the wood lathe, going back for more. Having fun turning, made 6 small gifts out of scrap for students. Yeah it is. Amazing the growth of electric vehicle sales.1 point
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Those charge ports are China/Asia Market only. Tesla uses its Supercharger port in the U.S.1 point
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Very cool Drag race!1 point
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Some lovely trucks Not sure how they can justify a $285,000 price for this 1952 Thriftmaster 3100 Pickup, but wow it is nice looking. 1952 Thriftmaster 3100 Inspired by TR Gets a New School Upgrade, $285K Price Tag (newsweek.com) Loving this Purple Pickup. Part of this story with very cool auto's 10 Coolest Cars Metallica's James Hetfield Hides In His Garage (hotcars.com) Loving these cars While the look of this 1937 Ford is just nice to me, the real beauty is the Maroon paint job!
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I actually liked this Cadillac and especially the dark green metallic paint job GM had for it. This is just Drop Dead Sexy to me!
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I also like a paint job like this on a Cadillac.1 point
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On Friday, I had the sniffles and a scratchy throat, and I feared the worst. But nothing came of it. During winter, every winter, I always seem to get the sniffles and a scratchy throat for a couple of days sometime during the season, so I didnt panic. These sniffles and the throat thing only lasted not even for a full day. I didnt push the panic button to cancel my rendez-vous for the booster and thank-fully my wife and I are good for now. Until we need a 4rth. But the word on the street is that once the Omicron wave subsides, the pandemic will be on its start of it winding down. Yeah! Like that! But hopefully NOT what @David has proved what @balthazar responded to me.1 point
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Wishing you a speedy recovery. Flu or Covid is no fun. Hopefully Flu more than Covid. Found out my Niece and her husband are part of the we do not believe this is real, unvaccinated crowd. My wife was wanting to go down and see the boys, but when she called our Niece said she has been sick since Jan 1st. Hard to breath, and all the rest of the symptoms. I asked her if she has been tested and that is when I found out about her views including God will take care of her. At this point, wife chose to not go and see them even when Jess said come on down and we will wear masks. Sadly, she is barely High School educated. She was very healthy as she teaches mixed martial arts, but I suspect she has covid and at this point is winded just walking up stairs to her bedroom according to her. Sick is no fun, take care Drew. Wishing you a healthy recovery and I hope you spouse does not get it. Let us know how it goes and what your test results are. Sending positive thoughts your way for a speedy recover my friend.1 point
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Today is my first day of symptoms, so it's too early to show up in a Rapid test. I did get PCRed today too, but won't have those results for a few days. If I don't have a PCR result by tomorrow late afternoon, I'll do another rapid. It could be the flu I suppose. I've been vaccinated for both, but the Flu vaccine isn't very effective against this year's variant.1 point
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1.5 liter Turbo. If it was the 2.0T you'd know because she'd have burned a few sets of front tires off by now. Horsepower is 163 at 5700 rpm and 184 lb-ft of torque at 2500, about the same as the old 2.4 but the torque comes on lower.1 point
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Engineering blueprint for fuel injection body, Tucker Corporation, 1947 :
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Neat for $10 bucks :
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No, not on Tesla. Cadillac has stated they will be on the LYRIQ.1 point
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Seems Tesla has revealed the refreshed Tesla S & X. Now comes with the Tesla Performance edition 3/Y headlamps which are adaptive headlights. CCS2 is now the global charge port, otherwise no real changes to the auto line. Tesla Model S Refresh Revealed In Taiwan With New Features (insideevs.com) Crazy that you pay 6 figures and now start to get the same equipment that comes on the less expensive 3/Y models. Charge port door is now the same as the 3/Y manual no release switch inside the auto. Rubber boot to cover the new CCS2 charge port to keep water out of it. Bet the rubber charge port cover becomes a top replacement purchase on Amazon.
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It is still their lowest seller so by your GM and Ford logic, it is a failure. Thanks for playing though.1 point
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That avoidance of facts seems to have spread to others, as evidenced by the last 24 hours. Shhhh! You know we don't talk about that around here lol.1 point
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Most hospitals have shifted to ER care only. They aren't doing surgeries for those who can wait. And in fact even heart attack patients have no place to go because the hospitals are overwhelmed with covid. That said, it is more likely that there is underreporting than over reporting. Many people are doing at home tests and those frequently don't show up in the reported numbers unless that person goes and gets PCR test. And sadly, one year after my first vaccine, it seems as though I finally got it. I'm pushing a 101.9 fever that started today. Thankfully no respiratory issues at all so far, just drastically uncomfortable. I was masked everywhere in public and got my booster right after Thanksgiving. The Omicron variant is as contagious as measles. Thankfully, once I pull through I'll be super immune for a while. One additional thing. They are able to measure how widespread the infection rate is by monitoring sewage. A few large cities on the east coast are already seeing a dramatic drop in the sewage infection data and Europe is about 2 weeks ahead on that. This just could be the last big wave we have for a while because it is burning through so many people so fast, including the vaccinated.0 points
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