Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[DCBaker]

Just saw on a news site where a train engineer in LA was arrested on terrorism charges for trying to derail a train and crash it into the USNS Comfort. What is the world coming to?

Wow.

Federal prosecutors allege train engineer Eduardo Moreno, 44, of San Pedro intended to hit the ship, saying he thought it was "suspicious" and did not believe "the ship is what they say it's for.'"

"Authorities say Moreno admitted to crashing the train intentionally, but said he did not plan in out in advance. It is believed that he acted alone.

He allegedly made statements to a CHP officer that included "You only get this chance once. The whole world is watching. I had to. People don't know what's going on here. Now they will."

Prosecutors: Engineer deliberately ran train off tracks in attempt to smash the USNS Mercy

An engineer deliberately ran a train off the tracks at high speed in an attempt to damage the USNS Mercy hospital ship, prosecutors say.

abc7ny.com

 

[DisneyCane]

Wow.

Federal prosecutors allege train engineer Eduardo Moreno, 44, of San Pedro intended to hit the ship, saying he thought it was "suspicious" and did not believe "the ship is what they say it's for.'"

"Authorities say Moreno admitted to crashing the train intentionally, but said he did not plan in out in advance. It is believed that he acted alone.

He allegedly made statements to a CHP officer that included "You only get this chance once. The whole world is watching. I had to. People don't know what's going on here. Now they will."

Prosecutors: Engineer deliberately ran train off tracks in attempt to smash the USNS Mercy

An engineer deliberately ran a train off the tracks at high speed in an attempt to damage the USNS Mercy hospital ship, prosecutors say.

abc7ny.com

Unfortunately, this is one of my fears of a long term "lockdown" or whatever you want to call what we are doing now. The longer it goes, the more lunatics will rise out of the shadows. There is a maximum amount of time you can keep a population behaved under control. I have no idea what the limit is, but at some point there will start to be a lot of issues like this.

 

[DCBaker]

2,000+ ventilators can't be shipped for at least a month after the contract to maintain the feds stockpile lapsed last summer, and a contracting dispute meant that a new firm did not begin its work until late January.

While states are free to request ventilators, FEMA has begun advising them they should not expect delivery of the items unless patients are at risk of dying within 72 hours without the devices. FEMA cites "the scarcity" of ventilators in the stockpile.

A Ventilator Stockpile, With One Hitch: Thousands Do Not Work (Published 2020)

While President Trump has assured states that thousands of ventilators remain at the ready, thousands more are in storage, unmaintained or otherwise unusable.

www.nytimes.com

 

[InnKpr]

I did pull a prank on my kid View attachment 460275

Now that is genius.

Sometimes, especially times like these, a good harmless laugh is what we need to keep going. It doesn't make us insensitive monsters to turn to comedy as an escape from stress.

 

[flynnibus]

Speaking to Fox News Tuesday, DeSantis said he changed his mind after learning that there are U.S. citizens and Florida residents aboard the ships

LOL... you can see that pile of BS from space! As if that wasn't a point in the very start of discussions...

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Now that is genius.

Sometimes, especially times like these, a good harmless laugh is what we need to keep going. It doesn't make us insensitive monsters to turn to comedy as an escape from stress.

Yeah. I'm surprised Disney didn't announce a price increase today. Most of us would have believed it.

 

[easyrowrdw]

In light of the previous discussions on TP alternatives...



Sadly, they're currently out of stock.

 

[Phil12]

In light of the previous discussions on TP alternatives...



Sadly, they're currently out of stock.

Did he say, "I've got the runs"?

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

WOW

Coast Guard: Cruise ships must stay at sea with sick onboard

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has directed cruise ships to prepare to treat any sick passengers and crew on board while being sequestered “indefinitely" offshore during the coronavirus pandemic.

apnews.com

 

[The Mom]

"Panama is taking a new — if somewhat unorthodox — measure to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus: separation of the sexes.
Starting on Wednesday, only women will be able to leave their homes to buy necessities on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Men in Panama will be allowed to venture outside to run errands on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday."

Panama announces separate quarantine days for men and women to help combat spread of COVID-19

Panama is taking a new — if somewhat unorthodox — measure to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus: separation of the sexes. Starting on Wednesday, only women will be able to leave their…

ktla.com

I mentioned this idea (sort of) to family members, but using house/building numbers instead. Sort of like the odd/even days (based on tag numbers) for buying gas during the fuel crisis in the mid 70s.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

I mentioned this idea (sort of) to family members, but using house/building numbers instead. Sort of like the odd/even days (based on tag numbers) for buying gas during the fuel crisis in the mid 70s.

We're just about 3 weeks into this and we're still seeing massive shortages of products at our stores. I really hope the hoarders and panic shoppers are proud of themselves.

 

[The Mom]

Is this a recognized official/reputable source?

 

[The Mom]

By the time of that last day of WDW, many states already had school closures and other restrictions.. that’s why I’m so surprised.
We’re almost on week 3 here, and nothing is letting up, there’s still no end in sight. Our restrictions will be extended tomorrow, I’m assuming they will be thru the end of April, with a reassessment at that time.

Many FL schools were closed - so people went to WDW.

 

[DisneyDoctor]

Wow.

Federal prosecutors allege train engineer Eduardo Moreno, 44, of San Pedro intended to hit the ship, saying he thought it was "suspicious" and did not believe "the ship is what they say it's for.'"

"Authorities say Moreno admitted to crashing the train intentionally, but said he did not plan in out in advance. It is believed that he acted alone.

He allegedly made statements to a CHP officer that included "You only get this chance once. The whole world is watching. I had to. People don't know what's going on here. Now they will."

Prosecutors: Engineer deliberately ran train off tracks in attempt to smash the USNS Mercy

An engineer deliberately ran a train off the tracks at high speed in an attempt to damage the USNS Mercy hospital ship, prosecutors say.

abc7ny.com

Sounds like schizophrenia. Sad.

 

[Kevin_W]

Is this a recognized official/reputable source?

I don't know that source, but those #'s match all the other sources I watch.

 

[George]

Oh. Okay. I clicked on a thread entitled: "Is this Disney's worst nightmare". I see it got merged into this thread.

In responding to the one I thought I clicked on: No. That would be letting Mickey Mouse into "public domain". Which means Jan 1st, 2024 is important.

Makes more sense for my erudite comment as well if you know of that thread title

Depends. For Walt it was spiders painted as little clowns. For Roy, it was sentient raisins taking over his home.

 

[George]

Is this a recognized official/reputable source?

Don’t know if the source is reputable, but the reported numbers are correct.

 

[The Mom]

I don't know that source, but those #'s match all the other sources I watch.

I only ask because it is twitter, not a newspaper/TV/magazine - so no vetting. I know they may be reporters, but it was not "official."

 

[DCBaker]

Is this a recognized official/reputable source?

Yes - that is the release that is sent out. The person is the Miami bureau chief for the NYT.

 

[The Mom]

Yes - that is the release that is sent out. The person is the Miami bureau chief for the NYT.

Thanks.