Biggs On: The Covid MLB Season

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Aug 312020
 
Biggs On: The Covid MLB Season

I don’t talk a lot about sports on this blog; it’s not really a genre that is common in the geek and gaming subculture. However sports is heavy on statistics and numbers, which is right up the geeks alley so I guess it’s not that far out of reach. The baseball season this year is unique because of the covid (much like everything else). I’m having a hard time deciding if the covid MLB season is even worth it. In the end, will it even mean anything? The Pros and Cons It does feel a bit normal to have baseball on the television again. Hearing [… Click to Continue …]

Sick and Tired of Covid

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Aug 262020
 
Sick and Tired of Covid

Yes, I’m kind of going for the pun in the title there. Covid makes you “sick” and fatigue is a symptom, get it? Never mind, levity is my defense mechanism and this isn’t the time for jokes. It hasn’t been that long since my last covid post and I usually space them out more, but there’s a reason. This will be the last time I write specifically about this pandemic. I’m not writing a satirical post; I am sick and tired of covid, but not for the reasons one might think. Obviously I don’t want people getting sick anymore, even if its only 4% of [… Click to Continue …]

Covid Containment – The Introvert Cure

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Aug 012020
 
Covid Containment - The Introvert Cure

The madness continues. When we last spoke I calculated the possible percent of the population that has been infected with the virus. The total number of cases, per the CDC, on May 23rd was approximately 1.8 million. Which is approximately 0.54% of the population. Exactly two months later, to the day (i.e. July 23rd) the total cases, per the CDC, is at approximately 3.9 million. Using basic math we are now at 1.2% of the population with confirmed cases. The numbers have doubled! I admit that the 3.9 million confirmed cases is likely a combination of: cases counted multiple times (either accidentally or intentionally) antibody [… Click to Continue …]

Covid Containment – By The Numbers

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May 272020
 
Covid Containment - By The Numbers

So we’re at day … I don’t know, 70-something. Honestly, I’ve stopped counting. In fact, I’ve turned a deaf ear to nearly everything covid related mentioned in the news. I do appreciate that the local news station is now calling the update segment “The Recovery” after so many weeks of “The Coronavirus”. I keep scrolling past anything that appears doom and gloom on social media. There are too many people out there that are suddenly virologists and biology pundits. It’s sickening (pun intended). I hate to break it to you, but … A MEME IS NOT AN ACCURATE SOURCE OF VIRUS INFORMATION!!!! There are memes [… Click to Continue …]

Covid Containment – Day 40(ish)

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Apr 242020
 
Covid Containment - Day 40(ish)

The days and weeks blend together so much it’s difficult to remember specifically when this all began. The impact can still be felt as the lack of personal space continues to exacerbate tempers. I’m all about more family time but, even as adults, we need a little bit of time apart. Coincidentally that was the benefit going to work provides. There seems to be a glimmer of light indicating the end of the tunnel; however I’m trying not to get my hopes up. “Control. You Must Learn Control.” The promise of reopening the states is encouraging, but also feels premature. It’s a very delicate balance. [… Click to Continue …]

Covid Containment – Week 3

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Mar 292020
 
Covid Containment - Week 3

Is anybody still out there? It’s been a fortnight since we all holed up in our homes. We are several days into our “stay at home” order. Only essential errands are allowed, however outdoor exercise is still permitted. In fact the only reason I leave the house is to go out for a run. It sucks to be stuck in the house as the temperatures start getting warmer. The funny thing is I probably still wouldn’t go anywhere even if we weren’t ordered to stay at home. Perhaps the zoo I guess. Nice weather makes running more enjoyable. We can open the windows, provided someone [… Click to Continue …]

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