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Skipper

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  1. He definitely didn't predict this on his 10 day but on a couple of forecasts I saw leading up he hedged pretty significantly. Definitely said it wasn't clear and a few degrees one way or another will make all the difference. We're melting pretty good in Dallas but still stuck at 32. This has been a long ass freeze here. Should finally get to 33 soon I would think but I believe we hit freezing mark Sunday evening and haven't gone above yet.
  2. I think Chiefs just got the home team benefit of the calls. Don't get me wrong, if I were a Cincy fan I would be livid at the way the 4th quarter was officiated but I don't think "rigged". Kings/Lakers and Mavs/Heat are the clear and obvious examples. I really have zero doubt on those. As posted above, the NBA (both officials and Stern) absolutely despised Cuban back then. There was simply no way they wanted to hand him a trophy. 2015 OSU is the clear Texas example (I don't recall specifics of the Teaff game) but I doubt that was league driven. It was definitely personal between the refs and Strong and/or someone on that staff though. It was insane. Obviously I think Texas and OU have (and will continue) to get the short end of the stick on calls. These are Big 12 refs and I'm sure they feel the same about Texas and OU as everyone else associated with the league. It is what it is. Of course, then we'll see Bama/UGA get "star" treatment when we get to the SEC (much like Texas did in Mack's primea and OU did more recently pre SEC announcement) unless/until we can ever displace them.
  3. Good luck on your Petroleum Club Membership Application
  4. I went ahead covered mine (2/3 were actually still covered from December) but not planning on doing anything else. Just not going to get cold enough this time thankfully.
  5. I deleted my duplicate thread as I missed this one. Fascinated by this mystery.
  6. Tech running their mouths anytime they have marginal success at anything is their only fucking tradition.
  7. That's the rumor. But it's classified.
  8. These could be interesting dominos. OU's Lebby was listed as a possible replacement. No idea where BV would look if he were to leave.
  9. I don't necessarily agree. It was still "recommended" but his message was take it or leave it. No hard sell because otherwise healthy and no clear benefit (benefit was it might make it less likely they get it again the next couple of months). See above post from Don on uptake stats. You have messaging from the powers that be (CDC/FDA) that kids need to be vaccinated but without trials or evidence of actual benefits (only evidence presented is that it is safe). You separately have millions of parents that did not vaccinate their kids that in turn saw millions of COVID infections in their otherwise healthy children that were generally no more than a cold. My larger point is studies weren't done to prove there was a benefit in that population yet it was still "recommended" rather than made "available". It's a nuance but I think a nuance that matters from a trust standpoint. That's what concerns me. You are going to have some portion of those same parents that aren't going to trust other vaccine recs that actually do provide a clear and convincing benefit. It's a point one of the dr's in that podcast posted yesterday was making to some extent before I had to turn it off.
  10. Recommended when available (before officially available) then by the time we saw him again, both kids had COVID (complete non-events, colds we'd had that year were worse) and it was a soft rec. Was not pushing it at all. Basically said could make it less likely they would get it again soon but good to know they have some immunity and it wasn't meaningful. FWIW - I had discussions about Covid and kids generally with numerous doctors when my son was hospitalized at Texas Children's this fall (random/rare throat infection) when it was absolutely jam packed with sick kids (8 hour ER wait, etc.). It was all flu and RSV. They were seeing some kids test + for Covid in the ER but almost all upper respiratory admissions were flu and RSV and really no COVID per multiple doctors. Regardless, this thread went off the rails of my original point and I'm not going to have as much time to bicker next couple of days. COVID is really barely on my radar at this point and whether or not people or their kids continue to get boosted is a personal choice, and outside of the high risk population, (who are also backstopped by Paxlovid) I just don't think it will move the needle from a personal or societal standpoint. My concern is that the need/benefit for the shots were oversold in young population and that is having an impact on uptake of the actual necessary/beneficial vaccines. I didn't get a chance to listen to all of that podcast that was posted yesterday but I agree the messaging has been terrible and while the anti-vax messaging is also to blame, I think we're just beginning to see the fallout.
  11. Vaxed and Boosted but apparently anti-vax on this board. Just like numerous Biden voters are "Republicans" any time any liberal positions are challenged over here. The group think is strong.
  12. I never said that. I said that I don't think any PED that has dug into the data would recommend that a child that a healthy young child that is both boosted and has 2 confirmed natural infections in a 2 year window would state it's necessary to continue boosting as soon as possible. My personal PED I discussed with recommended vax but didn't feel strongly after our kids had a natural infection that was a non-event. Basically likely no real benefit or harm was my takeaway.
  13. I'm pretty sure I'm the only one that posted a link to a study on this page to support a position. See several posts up.
  14. Umm. There are a lot of doctors and scientist that believe current CDC guidelines are not appropriate. There is a lot of medical debate on this topic. The reality is that when it comes to kids/young adults and vaccine recs, the US is on an island with the blunt approach. The usual suspects on this board continue to show their complete inability to perform any critical analysis or have nuanced discussions.
  15. Very short term benefit for infection meaning no real population level benefit. Waning effectiveness of the third dose of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine | Nature Communications
  16. Your post doesn't make any sense. First, what does herd immunity mean in your context? Herd immunity for long term protection is done. There basically isn't anyone left that doesn't have either vax or natural infection. Second, it's pretty much clear (has been since Delta) that herd immunity from transmission is never going to be a thing. It mutates too quickly. It's unfortunate but that's been clear for well over a year now. Finally, why in the world would you not suggest limiting discussion/suggestions to specific populations. The risk profile of a 75 year old vs. a 5 or 22 year old isn't the same planet. Treating the entire population as exactly the same is the exact opposite of 'following the science'.
  17. Then what exactly is the benefit to the college population specifically or society generally by boosting healthy college students. Show your work. Because on an individual basis, there is actually data that net harm may be statistically more likely than net benefit (both extremely rare obviously).
  18. I think one difference is people seem to have a much stronger reaction to COVID booster vs. flu shot. Certainly the case for me. Flu shot doesn't impact me at all, but for COVID, both my 2nd shot and booster were pretty much the equivalent to the infection I got 6 months later. From what I've read, t and b cell immunity (from infection or prior shot) are proving to be long lasting. So annual booster may not be needed to provide protection if low risk. Until there is data reflecting significant decrease in transmission (i.e., essentially being able to schedule your infection if going to be down for 24-48 hours from the shot), I'm not sure there is much upside in low risk population.
  19. It's not anecdotal. It's a fact. COVID is low risk in healthy kids. Please find something, anything, that disputes that. RSV and Flu are much more problematic than COVID in that age group and any PED would tell you the same thing. People like you want to "trust the science" like it's a badge of honor but have absolutely no idea what the science actually is.
  20. If you have data that evidences there is a benefit to boosting healthy college students please share.
  21. I have kids and thus know dozens of kids. Every single kid we know has had COVID. Less than 1/2 the kids we know have been vaccinated. It hasn't been a big deal for ANYONE we know vaccinated or not. You know why? Because statistically it's not a big deal for kids. Period. Why are statistics and facts so hard for you? We all know you hate kids so maybe just sit these out.
  22. This just shows how out of touch both Dykes and Kendal are. I mean I'm sure they gave Kendal a nice raise so from that perspective it makes sense for him, but I don't care who the OC is next year, that offense is taking a major step back losing all of that skill position firepower (not to mention experience across the board). You simply can't replace a 4 year QB + NFL starting caliber talent at WR and RB. So knowing there is zero chance you can replicate last season (particularly considering several W's they pulled out of their ass even with that talent) they hire an OC the fanbase hates? That's a great way to lose goodwill for Dykes, and for Kendall, you are the guaranteed scapegoat when things go bad. Just a high risk career move when apparently no need to take that risk. Could have stayed at Arkie or apparently gone to Miss St. if he wanted a move. Just bizarre.
  23. Correct, I'm in Dallas. I think these options are all probably available in Austin as well. I'll definitely update with my thoughts if/when I pull the trigger.
  24. Bumping this as started to look into the different products. I figure first quarter is their slowest period so likely better deals. Some good info in this thread. Anyone else able to compare in contrast between Jellyfish/Gemstone/Trimlight? Have initial appts set up for all 3 to learn about pricing and product differences.
  25. Yep. The vast majority of the educated people I know got the initial vaccine but have since been making their own decisions on kids, boosters etc. and don't really think a right or wrong answer. Except for this one friend of my wife's that wears "trust the science" like a badge of honor. Their family has had COVID at least 2X (maybe 3, who's counting) and each have gotten themselves and their kids vaxed/boosted as early as possible (as in the day available while making sure everyone knows about on social media). I mean their recently turned 6 year old has at least 2 (maybe 3) confirmed infections (that were never a big deal) + 4 shots in the last 2 years. That is flat out insane to me and I can't imagine any Dr. that actually has dug into the research would advise that is actually needed or should even be recommended. But that's what the CDC, in their refusal to provide any nuanced guidance, are technically going with. It's absolutely ridiculous.
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