Chips&Dipo

Grew up in southern Indiana to family that didn't hunt or that was too much into shooting, so I never really got into gun ownership. It is funny, because in recent years my old man has been more into guns and now has an arsenal at his house now. I bought a Traeger second hand from a buddy a couple of weeks ago ($100!) and have really enjoyed it. I have only done pork shoulder and a whole chicken, but I have plans for salmon and brisket in the near future. Learned the hard way that placement of the meat is still really important and to check temp on all sides. Part of the meat was at 195 and the side away from the burner was at about 160. Turned it around and got the other side to temp. It was still really good but glad I made that mistake with the $15 pork shoulder and not a brisket.

Don't have an issue with his comments if they are becuase of Nojel. If he is insinuating that Haarms, who got a degree and played his heart out for you, is somehow not a "Boilermaker" because he elected to take advantage of the graduate transfer rule (something that Purdue has used to its advantage many times) and explore opportunities elsewhere, that makes him look like a hypocrite and a jackass.

Archies first three years at IU: 16-16 (9-9 in B1G) #140 in defensive efficiency* 19-16 (8-12 in B1G) #50 in defensive efficiency 20-12 (9-11 in B1G) #94 in defensive efficiency *team inherited by Archie that was "a lot more" than what Crean had. This team's seniors included Freddie McSwain, Josh Newkirk, and Tim Priller. This team also had a better conference record than the year before.

https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/nwitimes.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/94/f945bb69-81e1-5643-8db8-b82f381ea446/5eac69badd8bd.pdf.pdf Here is a PDF of the roadmap for those interested.

It will be interesting to see (A) how many companies actually decide to risk it and open back up and (B) how many customers will actually go back out and go to a store or a restaurant.

I think (hope) that Holcomb's plan is similar to this, but who knows given that golf courses are open.

Wouldn't the world be easier if their were only two options to everything?

Isn't the greater threat of death from an overburdened healthcare system resulting in the sick not being able to get adequate care rather than simply dying from the disease itself? On that front, Indiana seems to be in a very good position with the percentage of ICUs and beds available. I think that is mostly due to social distancing. That being said, I know people that know at my job feel good about the future. They are also still taking tons of precautions and taking a more conservative approach to getting operations back to normal (or rather the new normal post COVID). For example, as a non-healthcare worker, I will likely be working from home well into the summer.

Just got the word last night that my sister caught it. She is an RN at a senior community in southern Indiana and has been helping out with the COVID unit. She seems to be have pretty mild symptoms, but has pretty severe asthma which is worrisome. She also lives with my parents. My dad showed symptoms and was told by the ISDH that he likely has it. He was told that he could get tested if he wanted but they are likely to just confirm and send him home to quarantine because his symptoms aren’t severe either. So he isn’t getting the test because he doesn’t want to leave the house and infect someone else (plus I have no idea where the closest testing site is). He is older and also has asthma so that of course adds to the worry. Mom seems to be fine, but I feel like it is only a matter of time living in a house with two people with COVID. She has a compromised immune symptom and she has me the most nervous. Docs order for the whole gang is to stay at home and quarantine for two weeks.

You work in French Lick right? I am from Paoli. There used to be a gas station (now closed) that made biscuit and gravy pizza that was killer. Was that the inspiration?

https://news.iu.edu/stories/2020/04/iupui/releases/23-isdh-partner-covid19-study-testing-hoosiers-indiana.html Also, looks like state wide antibody testing is animate and hopefully soon to action thanks to the fine folks at IU Fairbanks School of Public Health and the Indiana State Department of Health

I believe it is the scientist and doctors that are saying to stay home, I am just deferring to their expertise and judgement. While I am still fortunate to work, that doesn't mean I don't have a vested interest in the public health of my city, state, or country . If that is your economic situation, I am truly sorry and hoping the best for you and yours, as well as all of those that are really hurting right now. It doesn't mean a damn thing and doesn't improve anybody's situation, but I truly mean it all the same. Hopefully the folks on the hill can put aside their issues long enough to continue to give people the assistance that they need.

A lot of posters are right and this has gotten out of hand. I am partially to blame for this as I stirred the pot quite a few times and, as always, you quickly realize how silly it is to have these types of conversations over the keyboard. Maybe a change of direction would be better? For example - I have been fortunate enough to continue to work (albeit from home). My wife still has to go into work (at a long term care facility, which makes me nervous as all get out) and we don't have any kids, so it is just me and the pooch at home all day. I have gotten in the habit of wearing Hawaiian shirts every Friday to "keep morale high in the office". Has anybody else done anything to break up the monotony of being stuck at home all day? Has anybody tried doing anything new at home (either alone or with their family)? I have always loved cooking and I have had a lot of fun trying to come up with new recipes and dishes just using what we have around the house. I always wanted to learn how to play guitar and I wish we had one around so I could at least learn a couple of cords, but sadly no luck.

I thought the recommendation was to follow the data? Indiana has the fourteen days of decline before phase 1. Yesterday was the highest single day increase (partially due to more testing being available). I don't think anybody is against soft openings, but opening everything based on no evidence is not a soft open, it is reckless. If states are opening based on the evidence, then I say let them open and hope for the best. But the consequences of just opening without data backing that we have a handle on this could be bad for the economy AND lead to more deaths.

Did you read that? This more closely mirrors what Denmark and The Netherlands are doing. No more than ten people in a closed space, still requiring curbside pick up. Seems like public parks and larger work places are still to remain closed. The states that I was referring to are full on opening this weekend. You don't see the difference?

I think most would agree with this, but you are saying that it is the medias fault for reporting on things that he actually said. WHen pressed on that you said that people don't actually understand what he means. SO what is it? Is the the media's fault for reporting on what he is saying? Or is it the public's fault for taking everything he says literally? Notice that your logic circumvents the actual source of the quote, which is what started this conversation.

There are several Republican governors opening up public areas this weekend against the advice of pretty much every professional health organization and the health community at large because a small portion of the population wants them to (some with legitimate and concerns, others that just want to get a hair cut and go to the beach). Isn't everyone using this to try and get political points? *I should add that the President is also using this to get political points. He had the Army General of the Army Core of Engineers on the other day and asked him to talk about the southern boarder wall during a presser on COVID hospital builds.

Because of something the President said?

When are we going to stop blaming the media for stating what a person said? Not saying that the media is perfect, and they certainly misquote and get things wrong, but at the end of the day, he said something stupid at what has been labeled as an informative presser. He should be ridiculed for it just like every other president has in history. Also, is it just me or has these pressers just turned to a non-informative campaign rallies.

https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/indianapolis-to-announce-new-covid-19-testing-initiative/

At the risk of showing myself as being a stereotypical millennial - If you have some produce that might be close to the edge, I would recommend trying out some fermentation styles. My personal favorite is putting harder veggies (or fruit) in a vacuum seal bag with 2-3% salt and vacuum seal. It is cool because you can see the fermentation at work as the bag fills with air. Gives the byproduct a nice tangy flavor if that is your thing. I personally like to do it to tomatoes and make some pasta sauce!

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/health/2020/04/22/tyson-logansport-closes-meat-plant-shuts-down-due-coronavirus/3006225001/

Just to make sure everyone know - Sweden is a Scandinavian country and is part of the EU, and is not one of the four countries that make up the UK. Also Sweden, a Scandinavian country in the EU, is not Switzerland, a Swiss country that is famous for its neutrality, mountains, skiing, and cheese and is not part of the EU.

Or someone is making up or leaking a false story to try to dictate the national conversation and place blame on others/boogeymen.

I like The Hill too, especially because they CLEARLY identify their editorials and they allow for a wide span of opinions (some of which I don't agree with, but doesn't mean they shouldn't be allowed to voice their opinion). As an FYI - Steve Inskeep with NPR is from Carmel, IN. He does Up First, which is a nice 15 minute digest of the days news.