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Post by pixiechick on May 29, 2021 13:48:12 GMT
The goal is ‘immunity,’ and not necessarily or solely ‘vaccination.’ So, someone who already has achieved immunity not needing or even wanting to be injected with immunity they already have doesn't make them antivax. Since they'd get vaccinated if they weren't already immune. The people I know would NOT voluntarily get the vaccine no matter what, and have said as much. The person I was mentioning that had Covid already was railing in a Facebook post about the possibility of the government or employers requiring the vaccine in order to return to work or school, etc.  And further, if the body’s natural immune response to having had Covid is always so awesome, how do you explain the people who have contracted it more than once? From the CDC Cases of reinfection with COVID-19 have been reported, but remain rare. Also you can get covid after you've been fully vaccinated. The vaccines aren't even 100% effective.
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Post by pixiechick on May 29, 2021 1:24:25 GMT
$10 billion to launch the Bezos Earth Fund dealing with the climate.
$100 million to Feeding America, the organization that supplies more than 200 food banks and plans to do even more with his money.
Whatever percentage that is, it's still doing a lot of good with his money.
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Post by pixiechick on May 28, 2021 22:35:07 GMT
Not so true. From an article titled: COVID-19 variants pose new threats but our antibodies are evolving to fight them"Will the antibodies we make after being infected with or vaccinated against the dominant lineage, called D614G, protect us against future viral variants? To answer this question, scientists have been examining how our antibody responses to the coronavirus develop over time. Several studies have recently compared the difference between antibodies produced straight after a coronavirus infection and those that can be detected six months later. The findings have been both impressive and reassuring. Although there are fewer coronavirus-specific antibodies detectable in the blood six months after infection, the antibodies that remain have undergone significant changes. Researchers have tested their ability to bind to proteins from the new coronavirus variants and found that 83% of the “mature” antibodies were better at recognising the variants. A recent preprint (a study that is yet to undergo peer review) also found that some antibodies present six months after infection were starting to be able to recognise related, but entirely distinct viruses, such as the coronavirus that causes Sars. How is this possible? Quite simply because the B cells that make antibodies evolve after they are first activated. While it is well known that viruses can mutate over time, our own B cells can also take advantage of mutations to make superior antibodies. & www.news-medical.net/news/20210428/Recovered-COVID-19-patients-show-signs-of-long-term-immunity.aspx I think there is something between "I had Covid and I am immune so I don't need a vaccine" and "I had covid, so I may have some long-term immunity, and it looks promising, but that science is emerging and we just don't know yet." If you are not getting the vaccine now, you are either vaccine hesitant or anti-vax. Getting the vaccine after having covid is a variable you can control. If you have had Covid, you MAY have long lasting antibodies, but you may not. The vaccine gives you a controlled dose and will do nothing to hurt your chances against another exposure to covid and its variants. Why would you not get it unless you have misgivings about the vaccine? Yes, I had Covid and so did my kids and DH. My DH and I are fully vaccinated, and my boys each have their first dose. I have confidence in the vaccine and figure it will only help my immune system fight. The goal is ‘immunity,’ and not necessarily or solely ‘vaccination.’ So, someone who already has achieved immunity not needing or even wanting to be injected with immunity they already have doesn't make them antivax. Since they'd get vaccinated if they weren't already immune. |
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Post by pixiechick on May 27, 2021 18:35:31 GMT
Not so true. From an article titled: COVID-19 variants pose new threats but our antibodies are evolving to fight them"Will the antibodies we make after being infected with or vaccinated against the dominant lineage, called D614G, protect us against future viral variants? To answer this question, scientists have been examining how our antibody responses to the coronavirus develop over time. Several studies have recently compared the difference between antibodies produced straight after a coronavirus infection and those that can be detected six months later. The findings have been both impressive and reassuring. Although there are fewer coronavirus-specific antibodies detectable in the blood six months after infection, the antibodies that remain have undergone significant changes. Researchers have tested their ability to bind to proteins from the new coronavirus variants and found that 83% of the “mature” antibodies were better at recognising the variants. A recent preprint (a study that is yet to undergo peer review) also found that some antibodies present six months after infection were starting to be able to recognise related, but entirely distinct viruses, such as the coronavirus that causes Sars. How is this possible? Quite simply because the B cells that make antibodies evolve after they are first activated. While it is well known that viruses can mutate over time, our own B cells can also take advantage of mutations to make superior antibodies. & www.news-medical.net/news/20210428/Recovered-COVID-19-patients-show-signs-of-long-term-immunity.aspx She adamantly believes that since she and everyone in her family already had Covid when it ran rampant through her *home daycare* that they don’t need to get the vaccine. other Trumpian inspired conspiracy theories |
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Post by pixiechick on May 27, 2021 1:17:27 GMT
Yep, skeptics who think they know better. ‘Natural’ immunity doesn’t offer any protection against variants and wanes quicker than immunity provided by the vaccine. 🤷🏼♀️ Not so true. From an article titled: COVID-19 variants pose new threats but our antibodies are evolving to fight them"Will the antibodies we make after being infected with or vaccinated against the dominant lineage, called D614G, protect us against future viral variants? To answer this question, scientists have been examining how our antibody responses to the coronavirus develop over time. Several studies have recently compared the difference between antibodies produced straight after a coronavirus infection and those that can be detected six months later. The findings have been both impressive and reassuring. Although there are fewer coronavirus-specific antibodies detectable in the blood six months after infection, the antibodies that remain have undergone significant changes. Researchers have tested their ability to bind to proteins from the new coronavirus variants and found that 83% of the “mature” antibodies were better at recognising the variants. A recent preprint (a study that is yet to undergo peer review) also found that some antibodies present six months after infection were starting to be able to recognise related, but entirely distinct viruses, such as the coronavirus that causes Sars. How is this possible? Quite simply because the B cells that make antibodies evolve after they are first activated. While it is well known that viruses can mutate over time, our own B cells can also take advantage of mutations to make superior antibodies. & www.news-medical.net/news/20210428/Recovered-COVID-19-patients-show-signs-of-long-term-immunity.aspx |
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Post by pixiechick on May 23, 2021 18:10:35 GMT
Sure it is. They are basing their behavior on what they think, not what science and experts have determined. Clearly skeptics. Yep, skeptics who think they know better. ‘Natural’ immunity doesn’t offer any protection against variants and wanes quicker than immunity provided by the vaccine. 🤷🏼♀️ Not so true. From an article titled: COVID-19 variants pose new threats but our antibodies are evolving to fight them"Will the antibodies we make after being infected with or vaccinated against the dominant lineage, called D614G, protect us against future viral variants? To answer this question, scientists have been examining how our antibody responses to the coronavirus develop over time. Several studies have recently compared the difference between antibodies produced straight after a coronavirus infection and those that can be detected six months later. The findings have been both impressive and reassuring. Although there are fewer coronavirus-specific antibodies detectable in the blood six months after infection, the antibodies that remain have undergone significant changes. Researchers have tested their ability to bind to proteins from the new coronavirus variants and found that 83% of the “mature” antibodies were better at recognising the variants. A recent preprint (a study that is yet to undergo peer review) also found that some antibodies present six months after infection were starting to be able to recognise related, but entirely distinct viruses, such as the coronavirus that causes Sars. How is this possible? Quite simply because the B cells that make antibodies evolve after they are first activated. While it is well known that viruses can mutate over time, our own B cells can also take advantage of mutations to make superior antibodies. & www.news-medical.net/news/20210428/Recovered-COVID-19-patients-show-signs-of-long-term-immunity.aspx |
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Post by pixiechick on May 23, 2021 0:01:15 GMT
That's still not a covid skeptic. Sure it is. They are basing their behavior on what they think, not what science and experts have determined. Clearly skeptics. No it isnt. Covid Skeptics are at the far end of the spectrum as the least likely to get vaccinated. The primary barrier for people in this group are their specific, deeply held beliefs about Covid-19. Everyone in this group believes at least one conspiracy theory related to the pandemic, whether it’s that microchips are implanted with the Covid vaccine; Covid-19 has been exploited by the government to control people; or that the pandemic was caused by a ring of people who secretly manipulate world events. The people that already have antibodies but don't believe any of that nonsense do not fall into the skeptic category. Not as described by the article. Why did they leave this category of people out? |
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Post by pixiechick on May 22, 2021 23:05:57 GMT
How are they skeptics of covid if they not only acknowledge it exists, but also that they contracted the virus, and have the antibodies from the the thing that they acknowledge does exist? Because you stated that " they dont feel the need" to be vaccinated. That is very different than "they sre required to wait" That's still not a covid skeptic. |
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Post by pixiechick on May 22, 2021 22:10:40 GMT
How are they skeptics of covid if they not only acknowledge it exists, but also that they contracted the virus, and have the antibodies from the the thing that they acknowledge does exist? I read a story of someone quite sick and in the hospital getting ready to be put on a vent who was angry and still in denial. That one person you read about is not the category of people I was describing. The people I was describing, do acknowledge that it does indeed exist. Therefore they can not be described as skeptics, yet they were not included in a category. I simply wonder why they weren't. |
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Post by pixiechick on May 22, 2021 21:46:56 GMT
I wonder why they didn't include those that got the antibodies naturally because they got Covid and therefore don't feel the need to inject the antibodies. Those would fall under Covid Skeptics. How are they skeptics of covid if they not only acknowledge it exists, but also that they contracted the virus, and have the antibodies from the the thing that they acknowledge does exist? |
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Post by pixiechick on May 21, 2021 17:37:42 GMT
I wonder why they didn't include those that got the antibodies naturally because they got Covid and therefore don't feel the need to inject the antibodies.
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Post by pixiechick on May 21, 2021 4:53:54 GMT
I see I have given offence. That was not my intention. The term Kugel is not viewed as anti-Semitic in South Africa. It started out being used by the elder Jewish community about a type of younger Jewish woman, who laughed off and embraced the term. It is now used for women who are not Jewish, including black and Indian women. Perhaps this will explain it better poppiejunkie.wordpress.com/2012/08/08/the-hebrew-mamita-and-defining-the-jewish-kugel-within-south-african-society/Again, I am sorry for any offence given. ETA The reason I mentioned this usage of the word. Most South Africans, if asked what a Kugel is, would describe the person. Kugel as a dessert is not something most South Africans are aware of. ETA2: Here is the wiki: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/KugelThank you for explaining more. I didn't think you meant it to be offensive at all. And for what it's worth, the information you were sharing makes more sense on this thread because of the related words, than in any other current thread. |
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Post by pixiechick on May 20, 2021 21:29:18 GMT
Okay, I tried a bite cold from the fridge and then warmed the rest of my serving up. I like it warm better. It was really good and for the record had raisins. I don't think I was aware there was a savory version and now I want to try that. Years ago I tried  rugulah and loved it. I always like to get some when I see it, but most I've found never really are that good. When I found this noodle kugel, I also found a source for the perfect rugulah.  It's the little things. Here’s a whole collection of various kugel recipes: www.thespruceeats.com/collection-of-kugel-recipes-4056563Thanks for the recipes.  Did you change my word chocolate to pics of chocolate?  It looks better that way. |
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Post by pixiechick on May 20, 2021 21:17:55 GMT
Okay, I tried a bite cold from the fridge and then warmed the rest of my serving up. I like it warm better. It was really good and for the record had raisins. I don't think I was aware there was a savory version and now I want to try that. As an aside she used to bake 2 separate batches of rugulah-one with raisins and one without  Years ago I tried chocolate rugulah and loved it. I always like to get some when I see it, but most I've found never really are that good. When I found this noodle kugel, I also found a source for the perfect chocolate rugulah.  It's the little things. |
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Post by pixiechick on May 20, 2021 5:06:48 GMT
I've never had it before and always wanted to try it. Now I have some to try. I didn't know if I should heat it up or not, so I googled and apparently it's eaten either way. So, is it better hot or cold?
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Post by pixiechick on May 16, 2021 23:44:44 GMT
I'm open to discussion. I don't claim to always be right or to know everything. Where have they reduced the hours? What locations? Ohio for starters....and look at every single state where republicans have passed voter suppression laws. Sorry for the confusion, if you read my posts, you'll see I'm talking about Georgia. I responded to a conversation in this thread about some incorrect info on Georgia and that is what I have been talking about exclusively. Where in Georgia are they reducing voting hours? |
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Post by pixiechick on May 16, 2021 19:25:35 GMT
I'll say it again - it must be nice to live in the world that you do and not see the bigger picture as it involves others and their lives. And the points she’s making to attempt to counter are lies. Like usual. Funny thing is that Gia doesn’t think democrats fact check—I don’t get all my information solely from one source and I know for a fact that the changes I mentioned are happening. She’s gaslighting and moving goal posts and changing the context again, just like she’s always done. Over and over and over. In my post no where did I ever mention Biden making statements or making laws. But of course she’s going to try to change the trajectory of what another was discussing to fit her narrative. Like usual. The liar is this thread isn’t Biden, it’s pixiechick/Gia. I'm open to discussion. I don't claim to always be right or to know everything. Where have they reduced the hours? What locations? |
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Post by pixiechick on May 16, 2021 3:35:50 GMT
Let’s ignore that these red states/republicans are closing polling locations, shortening hours, disallowing early voting in some areas, lessening time for absentee ballots, not allowing absentee ballots in some cases, purging voters rolls...and more. Let’s ignore groups of people who are being disenfranchised to vote. Let’s ignore that given .00001% fraud happens (and republicans were the majority caught fraudulently voting) and that this election was the most secure in history according to government officials under the last administration, yet republicans are passing voter suppression bills all over the USA...gee wonder why? No one should have to wait 3, 4, 6, 8 hours or more to vote. To further that, by setting up these parameters and rules, you are making it harder for elderly and sick people to vote. Can your grandparents spend hours STANDING in line? Can your relative in the hospital/rehab make it to the polls? Were they injured with enough time to request a ballot? Can you afford to use a vacation day to vote? Do you want to wait in line with your kids for hours because you can't afford child care so that you can do it alone? In this day and age, voting should be easier for all citizens - not just those who have jobs and lives that permit them to spend hours exercising their right to vote. The complete unwillingness of some people to see what's right in front of them (and on the TV and in the news) about what others have to go through to exercise their right to vote is infuriating. But then again, compassion and empathy are in very short supply with a lot of people these days. As long as THEY can get it done, everyone else should be able to as well. Voting hours have not been shortened by the law. The law allows counties to set voting hours anywhere between 7am and 7pm, as was the case previously. Biden lied about that and people continue to blindly take his word for it and continue to repeat the lie, despite it being debunked and Biden being called a liar by the Washington Post for saying it. Some counties do not have drop boxes, but will allow you to turn in your ballot at your county Board of Registrations and Elections office. You do not need a drop box to turn in your ballot. You also do not need to stand in line to vote. These complaints sound so much like the water complaint that says some people can't vote if someone doesn't hand them water in a bottle. And to quote a previous Pea from Georgia "The state is giving the counties MORE control, not less... If they have long lines because of too few polling locations all they have to do is set up more locations and hire poll workers. Problem solved. But they won't. It's much easier to let people wait in long lines and then whine about mean evil republicans who are forcing this situation on them in order to "suppress voting". From an NPR article linked here by someone trying to push the "mean evil republicans" narrative... 'Raffensperger's office blames Democrats and county elections officials for opposing his efforts to improve access. "As Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger pushed legislation that would force counties to expand polling locations and directly address these issues," Deputy Secretary of State Jordan Fuchs said in an email.' "Unfortunately, every single Democratic Senator and Representative voted against this proposal saying that it would cause 'confusion.' Georgia voters deserve to know who is actually holding back progress and it isn't the Secretary of State's Office." |
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Post by pixiechick on May 15, 2021 1:26:03 GMT
My dream is that the governors would come together to really study what worked and what didn't. Then present that info in a non-partisan, clear manner to the public. There is a lot of confusion around what some perceive as willy-nilly directives, sudden cancelations of directives, this business can be open but not that one, etc. If one state closed gyms, but not hair salons, can they quantify if that was better than a state that closed both? (Made up example) If there isn't more concrete info, we'll have more doubters and more rebellion. I know you can twist data to write the story you want to tell, but like I said, it's my dream! I agree with doing a study. Of course job loss, loss of health insurance. How many businesses were permanently closed? I read that at one point a while ago, it was 60%. How many suicides, drug overdoses and how much domestic violence rose because of the lockdowns? And there's a lot more that needs to be looked at before we should consider doing it this way again. |
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Post by pixiechick on May 13, 2021 16:28:30 GMT
It's been on there for 10 years and she only just now apologized? Only now because it was brought to light again?
Will she be removed from Twitter for violating their terms of service?
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Post by pixiechick on May 13, 2021 16:12:04 GMT
When people leave because the lines are too long to wait in without food and drinks, then they come back with food and drinks of their own. No one is being prevented from voting because people are NOT idiots who can't figure this out. Technically, no they aren't being totally prevented from voting. But the speed bumps and difficulties in doing so are increasing. It affects some a lot more than others. Those that don't have some luxuries as many others.. The luxuries of time and money, for instance. Without those luxuries they are being prevented when they gave to choose between things others wouldn't. Like their livelihood vs Right to vote. It's not about being an idiot or not (although "idiots" have the same right to vote) it's about the hurdles being put in front of people who don't have the capacity to clear and shouldn't have to.
That right should be made easier, not more difficult. But then one side seems to be showing that they think fair voting would make it more difficult for them to win."Hurdles being caused by republicans" is collapsing under scrutiny. Starving and dehydrating voters, not an actual hurdle. Biden lied about the voting hours and used his lies to call it Jim Crow. Even the Washington Post called him a liar and he's still pushing the lies. Limited hours, not an actual hurdle. The days available are much greater in Georgia than in places being praised by democrats. Limited days, not an actual hurdle. Long lines, a possible hurdle, but democrats are in charge of those counties being complained about and are not doing what it takes to fix it. |
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Post by pixiechick on May 13, 2021 13:08:01 GMT
How are people being prevented from voting by whether or not they get refreshments? sorry for my bluntness, but that is a STUPID question and tells me that you just don't put yourself in other's shoes to think about what could happen. If someone goes to vote, they may assume the line will be short and move quickly. Like they would expect from previous experience. But with less polling places (because they're taking some of them away, aren't they?) and/or a larger turnout like happened in 2020, the line may be HOURS longer than the person originally expected. Would YOU bring a drink or a snack with you just "in case" you had to wait for 6 hours in line to vote? I wouldn't. If I decided to vote on my lunch hour, expecting to get in and out, but found out I'd have to stay there for 4-6 hours or more, that would be a BIG deal... And it might be sunny / hotter than expected which would make a long wait uncomfortable without a drink. I get lightheaded and headaches if I don't eat. (not to mention I'd need to get back to work.) So a long line and a potential wait of HOURS, combined with lunchtime, afternoon, dinnertime, etc. could possibly discourage some voters from staying in that line, and might end up leaving. Which would mean they are not exercising their right to vote because of the conditions put into place by the more restrictive law. Why is that so difficult for some people to comprehend? (unless, like I said, you can't put yourself into other's shoes, or see past your own privilege.) When people leave because the lines are too long to wait in without food and drinks, then they come back with food and drinks of their own. No one is being prevented from voting because people are NOT idiots who can't figure this out. |
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Post by pixiechick on May 12, 2021 23:43:53 GMT
What is the deal with the GOP wanting Biden to debate Putin? And apparently pulling for Putin to win? Where in the NY Post article does it say the GOP wants Biden to debate Putin? It doesn't. It also doesn't in the other articles linked. |
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Post by pixiechick on May 10, 2021 22:31:58 GMT
This intrigues me. Why a robot? Why not just use a cart? A cart can get heavy, and this robot offers truly hands-free, which would be amazing since I hate carrying stuff when I’m shopping. I did read that you can program it to pick up items for you, but didn’t see anything on their site so maybe that’s a future upgrade. It hold 40lbs, but the overall cargo space doesn’t seem very big. Also, it weighs 50lbs so it could be challenging to lift into your car or getting into the house or apartment. And for those who don’t want to google: it goes up to 6 miles/hr, is programmed to follow by first sensing your overall shape (what if someone of similar shape crossed between...would it get confused?), and created by the people who make a Vespa. Now, if you could hook it to your Vespa when you’re done shopping and drive it home that might work better. You're right it does seem like the space is limited. It looks limited to stuff you really could carry yourself. (in most general situations) I could see a pull cart sized robot technology being useful too if you wanted more cargo space. |
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Post by pixiechick on May 9, 2021 1:21:36 GMT
I’m always surprised that so many people still see commercials. I literally haven’t seen any of the ones on this thread. I can’t even remember the last time I saw a commercial. The Super Bowl I guess, when we were watching them on purpose. My husband likes the hood ornament commercial, so I see it. |
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Post by pixiechick on May 9, 2021 1:16:15 GMT
I can't stand the half man half motorcycle man from Progressive. I have to turn my head or fast forward. Lol me too! 😀 And the Allstate singing hood ornament creeps me out as well. I hate those both so much. |
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Post by pixiechick on Apr 25, 2021 9:19:41 GMT
A long time ago I realized how much I make decisions and come up with good ideas in the shower. Shower time, a time when there's no music, no podcasts, no TV, no screen time. In other words, no mental input. So I've started doing the same thing while driving. Turning off the music and just being with my thoughts.
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Post by pixiechick on Apr 25, 2021 8:54:40 GMT
I know how happy he (and you) must be. My parents went through something a lot like that last year and moved out of assisted living to be with us. My dad hated being with "those old people" too. LOL He also hated "being a prisoner" because of the covid lockdowns at assisted living facilities. It's so good to hear another happy outcome. |
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Post by pixiechick on Nov 25, 2020 2:39:14 GMT
You calling me names and then asking me to do you a "favor" is hillarious. It's really a shame that you can’t maturely handle diverse thought. That you can’t competently engage or rebut is intellectual laziness. Diverse thought is NOT what you provide. You provide garbage non-facts, with the hint of a racist twist based on your sources. Now you're calling me racist? Based on my sources? Explain how that works, what did I source that is racist? |
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Post by pixiechick on Nov 24, 2020 23:10:03 GMT
Do me a favor and just go away. You calling me names and then asking me to do you a "favor" is hillarious. It's really a shame that you can’t maturely handle diverse thought. That you can’t competently engage or rebut is intellectual laziness. |
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rugulah and loved it. I always like to get some when I see it, but most I've found never really are that good. When I found this noodle kugel, I also found a source for the perfect 
It's the little things. 
It looks better that way.
It's the little things. 
