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Here is a question and I’m sure it’s been covered in a almost thr 200 pages but why are we not wanting to send our kids (especially say 12 and under back to school?) All the science and evidence I’ve seen universally say such children are at such a minuscule risk or getting or even more importantly spreading the virus. The risk of not having these kids in school where so many get their nutritional health, mental health, and even where most cases of abuse are seen seems to way out weigh the risks. I get some may need to be kept home for medical reasons or parents decision and some teachers may need to opt out as well but it seems children will suffer more not going to school than the few and rare cases that we’ve seem from this virus could harm. You can’t tell me in a country where we spend more per capita then anywhere in the world we can’t put in safe guards for teachers even when they will be exposed to the most low risk threats there are. I go to work everyday (with precautions) because I’m considered essential by my employer. Are teachers not essential? Haven’t they not told us for years they are? I’m sure there are tons of people displaced from their current jobs that would be happy to teach for a year to feed their family and save their homes if some teachers need to opt out. I know we have a lot of teachers on this board (as I have several in my immediate family) so I’m wondering if this is a union thing...political thing...what is it? When the rest of us are out there taking the same risks are they just...well guess what makes them exempt from what all the rest of us are going through...and if the school doesn’t open do I get my tax money back...(I know the answer to that) If it’s political motivation I think we can just say political and save the arguement and keep this in forum rules but if isn’t I’d like to know the reasons. Thanks!!

I went to a watering hole yesterday on Indy's Northside to see some people I haven't seen since March shutdown. I was a little nervous but decided to give it a go. Masked up, sanitizer in pocket, sat outside with distance, etc....and still to my amazement people felt like it was some sort of chore just to put a mask on each time they went inside to get a beer or use restroom. What was more amazing is 7 of these people all said they know they had it in March/April but never got tested. Said symptoms went away after a few days so they all thought no big deal. The reason I bring this up is I think the numbers are actually really, really good. So many of those people walking around who never confirmed they had it but recovered....which means these death numbers (or net positive) are actually better. Just my two cents.

It is really sad to teacher's unions saying defunding the police is a prerequisite for returning. That has nothing to do with the kids or school. Union sure not looking out for the kids, IMO.

I’m not sure how many true “scientists” we have out there anymore. I’ve seen a lot of politically driven science in the past 20 years (and probably earlier) where they choose to ignore facts and the science when it doesn’t follow the narrative or the desired outcome. It didnt just start with Covid...seen it with so many things for years but I don’t want to derail a thread. To me it’s so unethical when people let their ideology or hypothesis drive the study or outcome instead of letting the evidence decide it. Science is threatening to become just like “journalism” in this country because it’s being hijacked...and that is a dangerous thing. We’ve gone now to the media being universally untrustworthy and unfavorable rating near govt numbers and if science goes this route nobody knows what and who they can trust and it will further divide and tribalize the country. It will get to the point of chaos because when you have no point of moral clarity or truth then no one can and will work together towards a common good. Starting to see it now and I don’t think it will end there. I think if the scientist would just be objective and come out open and honest with what they didn’t know at the start and what they did we would much better off...and when something comes out that contradicts then just say we learned we were wrong...but no one wants to be wrong and think they have deaths on their hands...if we weren’t so quick to blame and just realize we are all in this together as a country and be willing to learn and be understanding that mistakes would be made along the way we would be in a better place. All this taking sides does it put us further from real truth and healing. It’s in everyone’s best interest to beat this virus and together it will happen much faster...sad we don’t live in a country like that.

Don't let him kid you. He found out where I live and stole them in the middle of the night! Happy to help.

Unnecessary fear-inspiring headline 20,000 more Americans could die from Covid-19 in the next 21 days, CDC ensemble forecast shows https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/02/health/us-coronavirus-sunday/index.html Considering the average daily deaths over the last 7 days has been over 1,100, I wonder if the reporter realizes that the numbers in her headline would actually be an improvement. It's bad, I get it. But, I really wish the media would inform us and stop trying to scare us.

I have been raiding @Leathernecks garden. LOL Actually LN sent me a very special package. A variety of his peppers. Thanks again bro.

I’m thinking mid November

Got some beer can burgers going today. Stuffed with cheddar, cream cheese and jalapeño.

Yeah kind of what I’m saying...instead of resisting so much these are things they should be working with state and federal govt to make sure is in place so when they return it will be safe...instead of spending all the time fighting to stop it we should be doing everything we can to work together to make it happen.

Absolutely ridiculous. If they don't want to go to work because of ignorant, non virus related reasons like this, then they can sit at home with no pay and I will demand a property tax refund.

I've got some good and bad news on my garden. Bad news I noticed one of my tomatoes had some leaves eaten off and found 5 tomato worms on it! Luckily the plant is pretty big, so it should be alright, but they did do some damage. Good news I might have a brandywine tomato to pick today. I've almost avoided looking at it so I won't pick it early, but it is real close!

Joining the bro crush. True story. One day in high school I’m just standing there in class and this girl who likes to rib me says, there was this guy on Saturday Night Live last night, he was weird, reminded me of you cause you’re so weird. I said oh yeah, who? She says George Harrison. I broke into a huge smile and said Hell Yeah! He was always my favorite Beatle. Lennon second. I remember where I was the days I heard both had died, Lennon shot and George from cancer. Miss those guys.

Pacers survive a subpar performance by TJ Warren (only 53 points) and defeat the Sixers.

Great start for OG and Raps 10-0 against Lakers, OG defending LeBron well, and just scored on a beautiful drive and spin move.

I'm a high school teacher, and I admit I'm nervous about starting. Seems like that age has a lot higher transmission rate than younger grades, and quite a few teachers are older as well as my family I'm close with. The science teacher in me would love to say let's open up schools and make things a large science experiment. Then we would really be able to see what is going on. At least as far as my district goes, one of my biggest concerns is I don't know what we'll do for subs. If we're in close contact with someone for more than 15 minutes, we have to be off 2 weeks. Our main subs are retired teachers, and they aren't going to sub this year. Another concern of mine is what is going to happen when a kid gives it to a parent and the parent dies. Might not happen in my district, but it will happen somewhere. That would just be devastating. Obviously on the flip side of that, what kind of things are kids going through at home while they're not at school? I worry about that constantly. I've seen kids in the past during the summer, and they have a countdown to school starting because they don't want to be at home. I fear some of the things kids could be going through. I really wish more time and money would have been spent on online learning. Instead of everybody just debating back and forth on if we should go back or not, we should have been putting resources into making online learning better. We've known for a while that it is almost inevitable that it will be used at some point, even if it is just for some kids. This spring it was a joke. Most states said we couldn't hurt kids grades, so they could do nothing and pass. I had kids who didn't turn in a single assignment. I get the idea behind it because grades would have been hurting under privileged kids the most, but it did not go well. There really should have been things going on this summer to try to improve it, but most people were just hoping and arguing. I'm sure I missed some points in there, so feel free to ask more questions.

I know. I was just being flippant. I just find it very disrespectful they would make a non workplace related demand like, especially one that unrealistic. Not only will the kids suffer but what will the parents who both work jobs to get by do? How many parents are even capable or willing to help their kids learn? And if they would happen to successfully defund the police guess what one of the first things to disappear will be, the school resource officers. Of the few teachers I know, they want to go back to school, and see paid leave offered to older teachers who don't feel safe. Looks like a good idea to me.

7 day average death total in Indiana (7) is the lowest it has been since 3/28.

Doesn't directly answer your question, but it's mind-boggling to me how out of touch some parents are when they make the decision to have their kid do virtual learning. There have literally been parents on the social media sites for the local schools asking questions like "Can my kid still participate in sports if they do virtual learning?'. Are they serious? If they feel their child is at risk in the classroom, do they not understand that most sports are even riskier? I think a lot of parents are choosing virtual learning because they think it will be 'easier' for Billy or Sally to make good grades. The last 2 months of school last year were a total joke. My kids learned nothing and had to put forth very little effort. My cousin, who is a teacher in another district, indicated that they were pressured to give kids passing grades the 4th quarter last year, even if they did no work. I have to think that this years' virtual learning will be quite different, and Billy, Sally, and Mom will be in for a rude awakening.

It seems like once you find one, there's 10 more. They're freaking pack animals!

TJ Warren took Bens lunch money and didn’t look back. Warren is a bucket getter. Averages 19ppg on a team where IMO he’d be considered the 4th best player(behind sabonis, Vic and Brogdon). He’s worked on his 3pt shooting and staying healthy(knock on wood). He shot 40% from 3 in Phoenix and is at 39.8% for this season. He only starred shooting 3s consistently starting last year. Didn’t care to shoot em at NC State or early on at Phoenix. He’s also one of the, if not best bargain at his current contract. $10.5 mil this year, $11 mil for 20/21 season and $12 mil for 21/22 season

Did chicken (again) but on the gas grill. Didn't want to bore with a repetitive pic, but 2 things... Brining bone in chicken breast for 2-3 hours before cooking makes it. I use a real simple brine of water, kosher salt, brown sugar, and peppercorns. Tender and juicy. Also, my wife has been in this low sugar kick, so I used this sauce made by Sweet Baby Ray's. I normally put BBQ sauce on after I've reached 165 degrees internal temperature and continue cooking at the lowest heat setting for 10 minutes to get the sauce tacky (and you'd be surprised the internal temperature doesn't go up much). Most sugary sauces carmelize some. This one didn't, but still came out great. Not bad...note they took the "Sweet Baby" off the name...clever...

💯It’s a tall task to play the 4 when coming back from a major injury. It’s more mental than him being able to play the 4 spot. PG can play the 4 now because he’s not worried about re injuring his leg. vic still isn’t that comfortable from his injury. He’s less hesitant to beat and bang in the paint(far less FT attempts post injury compared to pre injury)

Camden Yards is my absolute favorite. I love that park. PNC Park is gorgeous. I felt the corridors were a bit narrow (not like old Yankee stadium narrow) but for my tastes narrow. Coors Field is a great place to see a game. I also enjoyed Miller Park (best pre-game atmosphere for a random mid-season game I've been to...and the cheese curds in the park were delish!). Target Field is also very cozy...felt smaller/intimate than other MLB parks I've been to. How could I forget Minute Maid Park. That's a beautiful stadium too. The ease of access in and around Houston made for a great trip.

OG finishes 8-9 for 23 (2d on team) in 33 minutes for the W over the Lakers. All while defending LBJ and playing his usual unselfish defense - first game. This kid is so good

Meanwhile, Paul George only had 1 assist tonight against the Pelicans.

I didn't even have to watch it to know how the game was going. I just needed to listen to the screams from the basement by my 16 year old (anger/agony or joy/excitement).

I have decided to cancel my trip to Hilton Head mainly because it is to dangerous to travel with a baby.

Good Lord Scott, everybody in NBA history got away with travelling and palming...I remember watching the 1969 NBA Final between the Celtics and Lakers with my old man and his friends. They griped about that all the time. I'm talking about getting bailed out by calls when you go to the hoop or other mysterious foul calls that always seemed to benefit certain players (with the initials MJ)...

I never noticed it...And I was pretty impartial when I watched either play...I've always been a Pacer fan, so Lakers/Celtics or whoever each was playing mattered not...

Watched the NBA starting in the early to mid 60s. The "protection" of stars and certain players getting calls originated, at least to me, with Michael Jordan and the Detroit "Bad Boys." Up until then, you might get a home call or 2, but it was pretty evenly called for the most part.

I’m old to enough to have watched the Celtics-Lakers in the mid-to-late 80’, but probably wasn’t old enough to recognize the officiating as blatantly biased, so my frustration with this begins with Jordan. It really comes down to stars get calls. In the 80’s the Celtics and Lakers had the main stars. In the 90’s Jordan got the treatment,etc. Now LeBron, Harden, Giannis, etc. get the calls.

I'm cooking today and was just looking at the ads. Meijer is looking good. Thinking slow cook carnita style.

You realize he hit the most clutch game winners in the nba last season, right? Oh never mind you’re on a roll lol

Ha, George is the man. All Things Must Pass alone is just insane. And then his later stuff joining the Traveling Wilburys. I like John, but there's Yoko. And Paul had Wings and Linda was cool, but so poppy. And let's not talk about Ringo much. 😂

I only watched the first quarter or so, but I saw several calls against the Clips in that time that we’re horrible calls, and after each one Reggie Miller said “great call by the officials”!?!? At one point I said to my wife, “how can a former professional basketball player watch these calls and think they’re good calls?”

It’s official. I have a bro crush on Lost.

Or do we have 2 posters not living in Pacers angst - fed denial?

As a science person, that has me so annoyed. There are great scientists doing great research, and then there are others that ruin everything. I was trying to research HCQ yesterday and I read a few papers about how it is almost impossible to know what is going on because of the political lines in the sand and the scientists who have done poor research. Like the video from a couple days ago. I watched a little, and there might have been some good info, but when the first person starts talking about a spiderweb of lies, it all goes down the drain. That is a dead giveaway that they have an agenda of some sort. Reputable scientists and doctors don't talk like that. If there is good evidence behind the drug working, stick to that. Otherwise it does nothing but divide. We need to hear a lot more about research and facts, but it has been so bad that after an hours worth of research yesterday I feel like I'm more confused than I was before.

I have no idea. The media says all the time if this or that saves just one life, but not now? My mom has lupus and has been taking it for years and the only noticeable side effect is an increased divorce rate.

I'm at the point right now with my cherry tomatoes that I almost cherish each one. I had 1 ripe one this morning and I was like Tommy Boy with the roll in the diner.