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Anyone watching the long interview on CNBC with Bill Ackman CEO Pershing Square Capital are in shock. I would not even repeat his dire prediction.

8% pay raise for those still working in good paying jobs is wrong. Have unemployment benefits for low income workers who don't otherwise qualify . Do not give Trump bucks to families still having a income that is livable. The budget deficit during a prosperous time is way too high. The deficit during this emergency will be off the charts serious. The well to do were given a big tax cut by Trump , now is the time to help the working poor who are now unemployed by this pandemic. Walmart and Amazon have 100,000 temp jobs each open in this crisis so that will help. I do respect the economic expertise of GG 100% , my opinion is just that

Treasury Secretary warns US could see 20% unemployment rate due to coronavirus, source says Mnuchin's comments came as he urged Republican senators to act on economic stimulus measures totaling $1 trillion designed to avert that kind of worst case scenario. In the same meeting, Mnuchin also said he is concerned the economic ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic could be worse than the 2008 financial crisis, the source said. Mnuchin's comments, which were first reported by Bloomberg News, come amid a rising sense of urgency at the White House and on Capitol Hill to confront the increasingly serious threat of the coronavirus pandemic — on both the public health and economic fronts. https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-03-17-20-intl-hnk/h_2385aa5c7b037af0483c4bb31ee6b735

If Brady goes to Tampa and Winston stays a FA , where does he land ? Jameis Winston undergoes LASIK eye surgery Likely gone are the photos of Winston squinting on the sideline, which often became memes. Perhaps the interceptions won't be as frequent, too. There's no telling how much such an operation might help the nearsighted Winston. He's not the first NFL player to see an eye specialist after struggling on the field (notably, first-round bust Troy Williamson pinned his drops on his eyes) though it's worth noting Winston didn't blame his turnovers on his eyesight. Sharp vision should be a prerequisite for playing the position, of course, and Winston made it this far without LASIK. After all, he led the NFL in passing yards, breaking 5,100 despite the 30 interceptions. Maybe it helps him curb his penchant for taking risks, but we'll first have to learn where he's playing in 2020 before he can start to throw with the help of 20/20 vision. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001101946/article/jameis-winston-undergoes-lasik-eye-surgery

I just don't want NE** to tank in 2020 to get a blue chip QB in the 2021 draft.

When they go to a 17 game season and increase active roster there will be space for ST mainly players.

Tom Brady says thank you and goodbye to New England Patriots Tom Brady, widely regarded as the greatest quarterback in history, has said he will not be re-signing with the New England Patriots, ending one of the most successful partnerships in sports. https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/17/sport/tom-brady-leave-new-england-spt-intl/index.html

Until they do mass testing this is still guessing. They can test for flu with sick people to eliminate that as being covid 19. The problem is many people could have covid 19 with no symptoms and spread it to more at risk people.

Melvin Gordon supposedly turned down $10M a year offer holding out from Chargers . I would rather draft a RB then his price.

March 13, 2020 at 9:32 a.m. EDT When President Trump took office in 2017, the White House’s National Security Council Directorate for Global Health Security and Biodefense survived the transition intact. Its mission was the same as when I was asked to lead the office, established after the Ebola epidemic of 2014: to do everything possible within the vast powers and resources of the U.S. government to prepare for the next disease outbreak and prevent it from becoming an epidemic or pandemic. One year later, I was mystified when the White House dissolved the office, leaving the country less prepared for pandemics like covid-19. The U.S. government’s slow and inadequate response to the new coronavirus underscores the need for organized, accountable leadership to prepare for and respond to pandemic threats. In a health security crisis, speed is essential. When this new coronavirus emerged, there was no clear White House-led structure to oversee our response, and we lost valuable time. https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/nsc-pandemic-office-trump-closed/2020/03/13/a70de09c-6491-11ea-acca-80c22bbee96f_story.html Bolton defends decision to shutter NSC pandemic office Former White House National Security Adviser John Bolton defended President Trump’s 2018 decision to shutter the National Security Council’s (NSC) office overseeing responses to pandemics, saying the move did not hinder the government’s response to the coronavirus. “Claims that streamlining NSC structures impaired our nation's bio defense are false. Global health remained a top NSC priority, and its expert team was critical to effectively handling the 2018-19 Africa Ebola crisis. The angry Left just can't stop attacking, even in a crisis,” Bolton tweeted Saturday morning. “Well, I just think it’s a nasty question,” Trump fired back when asked about the closure. “I don’t know anything about it. I mean, you say we did that. I don’t know anything about it. Disbanding, no, I don’t know anything about it.” https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/487581-bolton-defends-decision-to-shutter-nsc-pandemic-office

1. Bills 2020 NFL Draft pick positions are officially set (before Diggs trade) Buffalo's picks for the 2020 NFL Draft are official. The Bills have nine total picks, three of which were acquired from other teams. Round 1: 22nd overall Round 2: 54th overall Round 3: 86th overall Round 4: 128th overall Round 5: 155th overall (from CLE) Round 5: 167th overall Round 6: 188th overall (from CLE) Round 6: 201st overall Round 6: 207th overall (from BAL through NE) https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-today-bills-2020-nfl-draft-pick-positions-are-officially-set

If the season ended looks like Sabres pick at 7 before lottery http://www.tankathon.com/nhl

Colorado nurse who had coronavirus: It's not what I expected https://www.foxnews.com/health/colorado-nurse-who-had-coronavirus-its-not-what-i-expected The bigger problem is if you get Pneumonia and are old

Who are the women probably on Joe Biden’s short list for vice president? Sen. Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.): Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/03/15/which-woman-would-biden-pick-vice-president/

As long as the players combine physical, workout , pro day were good , video interview should be fine . Delay draft maybe mid April at the most without fans would be ok. Other sports are losing big money for being delayed so NFL can take this small hit. Teams not knowing who they have in the draft , then they won't know what players they need to trade for and free agent needs and who to re-sign.

Go for a young DJ Reader who is good at run defense. If they can't sign him and Shaq they may have to draft a DE at 22. Could Texans DT D.J. Reader end up with the Bills? https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2020/03/13/texans-d-j-reader-bills/

KUALA LUMPUR • Malaysia's health authorities said 77 cases of the coronavirus in the country were from attendees of a recent mass gathering of the Tabligh missionary group at a mosque in Kuala Lumpur. The 77 cases confirmed by tests are spread over 12 of the 13 Malaysian states, and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, and in Labuan, a statement from the country's Health Ministry said yesterday. Malaysia's confirmed cases totalled 238 yesterday, including 41 new cases. The 41 cases - the biggest single-day jump in Malaysia - included 37 from the mosque cluster https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-confirms-77-cases-from-mosque-event-in-kl https://www.accuweather.com/en/my/kuala-lumpur/233776/weather-forecast/233776 High temp Sunday and Monday of 97 degrees, that's bad news

Once the 17-game schedule is implemented (as early as 2021) it will also reduce the preseason from four to three games. In 2019, there were five international games staged by the NFL. Now with 16 more regular season games to be added as soon as 2021, the new CBA allows for a maximum of 10 games to be played outside the US during the regular season.

Coronavirus: Isolation for over-70s 'within weeks' Every Briton over the age of 70 will be told "within the coming weeks" to stay at home for an extended period to shield them from coronavirus, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said. He told the BBC the advice will not come into force just yet but when it does it will last "a very long time". Wartime-like measures will ask car makers to produce medical equipment and turn hotels into hospitals, he said. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-51895873 yikes

I would think that 100,000 is for the entire country

US airports swamped as coronavirus screening stalls returns from Europe Thousands of travelers returning from Europe crowded terminals at several U.S. airports Saturday night in cramped, hours-long lines amid newly implemented heightened coronavirus screening. The massive lines came hours after the Trump administration's 30-day travel ban on most of Europe took effect. The ban doesn’t apply to American citizens or permanent U.S. residents. Travelers returning from across the Atlantic were being routed to 13 U.S. airports, including Chicago O’Hare where waits were reportedly as long as eight hours to get through screening for the virus. https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-airports-swamped-as-coronavirus-screening-stalls-returns-from-europe The video of the terrible crowding at O'Hare was beyond belief

Back in the old days before disposable diapers there was cotton cloth . Hold tight while flushing the toilet to semi clean them , then hot water and bleach in the washing machine. Not to wear but use like toilet paper (I'm old)

I never knew that , my bad Valued for their soft texture, Kleenex and other facial tissues are at hand's reach in most homes. ... Facial tissues do not break down in water the same way toilet paper does. They should never be flushed down the toilet; flushed Kleenex can cause clogs and other serious plumbing issues.Jul 17, 2017

Kleenex won't work (correction) , a wet washcloth then rinse out for one person as a last resort.