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• Re: Fw: Shelter in Place Updates from SVBC From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 02 11:24

  Good overall advice, but getting COVID-19 from viral shedding is probably much less likely outside, especially when it's windy.

• doug was right From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 02 12:40

  github.com Signal does use Amazon Web Services (AWS) for its stuff. So, even it is not secure for organizing workers.

• Re: doug was right From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 02 12:48

  keybase.io Appears that even Keybase uses AWS. This completely sucks. We need to get rid of Amazon. Somehow.

• Re: Santana Row Curbside Pick-up & Take Out (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 02 13:19

  Ready to grill cuts? Sounds weird. The free toilet paper offer is also strange. I wonder if that says anything about their food.

• Re: Santana Row Curbside Pick-up & Take Out (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 02 15:43

  True. Alcohol always takes the edge off.

• Re: your birthday brother From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 02 15:44

  Never heard of him.

• Re: county banning at grocery stores reusable bags From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 02 16:30

  I didn't see it in there. Perhaps the guideline/requirement is elsewhere. I guess officials will turn to extreme measures just because there is no testing and the curve is still going up. Maybe things will calm down a little in a couple of weeks when we s...

• Re: county banning at grocery stores reusable bags From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 02 16:33

  Maybe they didn't yet get the memo. Well, I do think workers have a right to a safe work place, especially since their benefits suck and are paid so badly. Whatever we can do to make their life better, I'm all for -- even if this means polluting the envir...

• Re: county banning at grocery stores reusable bags From: Noelle <noelle>

  Apr 02 16:42

  it's in the other link

• Re: THIEF!!!! (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 02 18:03

  You'll have to download the video and watch it that way. Waterfox (Firefox) cannot play it directly.

• Re: THIEF!!!! (fwd) From: Noelle <noelle>

  Apr 02 18:11

• [no subject] From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert )

  Apr 02 19:46

  Confirm

• Re: checking in (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 02 19:52

  Interesting. Next time, send me the bounce. I'd like to see it. Thanks.

• Just came across this and thought I'd share...might be 1983 From: Jim <http://www.gmail.com/~jimbonahant>

  Apr 02 20:27

  Jim , NahantJohn F. KennedyAmerican University, June 10, 1963

• tasks From: robert

  Apr 03 00:11

  off from work lower timeouts for lockfile in No's crontab check work email and slack reset iPad2 do dvdbackup put more post-its at bedside back-up cell phone go on bike ride send Netflix DVD back while getting bills at Postoffice go through li'l appt book ...

• Re: Reminder (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 07:58

  When the robots take over...

• Re: facial masks (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 08:35

  Well, at least I have a zillion t-shirts. Those should be easy to wear over my face, they make a fashion statement, and are easy to throw in the laundry after a single use.

• Re: the story behind Ca statehood From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 08:47

  Wow, history is a lot messier than had been my impression when I was in elementary school.

• Re: the story behind Ca statehood From: Noelle <noelle>

  Apr 03 08:56

  yeah that's what the conservatives want you to think

• Re: Mother Nature's response to transgressions From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 08:57

  Maybe it's finally time to see netflix.com (despite starring Bruce Willis)

• Re: 2nd great depression? From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 09:02

  Things must be bad if the libertarian Robert Samuelson weighs in. At what point does it become necessary to admit that capitalism doesn't work?

• Re: Fw: Bike to Work Day Postponed From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 09:05

  Thanks. Added it to my calendar.

• Re: more privacy complaints about Zoom From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 09:26

  Well, the number of users has boomed to 200 million, up from 10 million in February. So, it's doubtful that it will be going away any time soon.

• Re: Ted as victim of COVID-19 in a way From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 09:30

  No April Fools joke.

• Re: When the Invisible Hand Gives You the Finger (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 09:37

  It's too bad that this article doesn't mention Denmark that's paying people $2400 per month just to stay home and self-isolate and not try to go to work. In fact, it's too bad that there's been so little study about what other countries have done and are ...

• Re: world on fire show From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 09:39

  There's plenty to entertain us.

• Re: covid stats locally From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 09:41

  Next to COVID-19 testing, distributing statistics is the next best thing.

• Re: VTA schedule now From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 09:43

  Interesting. And, as Heather has said, sad.

• Re: goldman sachs analysis of how COVID will permanently change life From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 09:46

  Well, it certainly changes your thinking about things. Speaking of which, did your dad get his computer repaired? Did you call him back?

• Re: data mining of Zoom From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 09:50

  It's funny that they suggest that you let Zoom generate the random ID for the meeting. I was thinking about that. How random is it? If it isn't truly random, then somebody could theoretically snoop on every meeting.

• Re: Ted Rall new book coming out From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 09:52

  I think everyone agrees that Bernie would do better under the new COVID-19 regime, but I suspect that Democrats will continue to cling to the almost-idiot instead.

• Re: truthdig workers on strike From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 09:56

  I thought Bob Scheer bullied and harassed everyone? Not sure that this is news, frankly, and certainly not a reason for shutting down the site.

• Re: oh yeah From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 09:57

  coherentbabble.com

• Re: Green Party Pres candidates From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 09:59

  We'll only get to vote for one in the fall, 'tho, right?

• Re: Fw: SBPA April Newsletter and COVID-19 update From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 10:00

  Overwhelming, isn't it?

• Re: Le You Ethiopian Restaurant Still Open (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 10:05

  Is this like asking what the sound of one hand clapping is?

• Re: Fw: 'Shelter in Place Trivia' For You! From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 10:07

  Like irony, is trivia dead?

• Re: Fw: 'Shelter in Place Trivia' For You! From: Noelle <noelle>

  Apr 03 10:10

  April Fools prank news stories dead this year, I guess due to the rise of fake news they don't want it to be misinterpreted or else people would be offended

• Re: "I don't want to be a negative person" From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 10:11

  A high-valued asshat. Not to mention a stable genius.

• Re: judo master turns 100 today;will have Zoom party From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 10:17

  Gunna Zoom, Zoom, Zoom-ah, Zoom!

• Re: Jimmy Fallon, stuck in the middle (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 10:21

  Cute.

• Re: $1,200 payments From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 10:24

  Hopefully there will be a second stimulus.

• Re: data mining of Zoom (fwd) From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 10:25

  You only pay with your soul.

• Re: Fwd: Meetup spins off from WeWork From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 10:27

  Probably not good timing for Meetup since most people aren't able to, ya know, meet.

• Re: Conspiracy theories about Dr. Fauci From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 10:30

  The real question is whether these people will meet at their local churches and Elks Lodge to talk about it.

• Re: American Idiot:List of Stupid things DJT said about COVID-19 From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 10:39

  If it's a war, we're being led by a loser.

• Re: Fwd: [Issue #2: Calm] Leap Into a Painting From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 10:42

  Your dad keeps saying he's bored. Maybe he should do this, 'tho it's too late to enter any drawings.

• Re: A Journal of the Plague Year From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 10:49

  Let's hope that COVID-19 doesn't kill 30%-60% of humanity (wikipedia.org). moriareviews.com "He tells George to dream of a world that is less crowded – only for George to wake and find that six billion people, three-quarters of the population, have died...

• Re: $1,200 payments From: Flora <http://www..family/~flora>

  Apr 03 10:54

  Bernie Sanders is trying for another.

• Re: American Idiot:List of Stupid things DJT said about COVID-19 From: Flora <http://www..family/~flora>

  Apr 03 10:55

  Agree!

• Re: NYTimes.com: How Much Should the Public Know About Who Has the Coronavirus? From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 10:55

  It's possible that we won't have a choice. bbc.com

• Re: Fwd: Shelter-in-place, Dish Closure From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 11:13

  Did it run away with the spoon?

• Re: Fwd: Shelter-in-place, Dish Closure From: heather Howard <http://www.gmail.com/~hhoward40>

  Apr 03 11:14

  Lol

• Re: NYTimes.com: The Doctor Came to Save Lives. The Co-op Board Told Him to Get Lost. From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 11:18

  I thought gated communities were dumb. This is even dumber.

• Re: sushi? From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 11:48

  Can the frequent buyer club card be applied for take-away/take-out?

• Re: crosswalks From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 12:00

  Seems like a weird thing. Maybe making them all elbow-friendly would be a more useful exercise.

• Re: Unumhum Brewing Virtual Happy Hour - The Sequel From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 03 12:25

  Going to this starting at 6pm?

• Re: sushi? From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 12:26

  They didn't answer. Hope they honor the card later.

• Re: Unumhum Brewing Virtual Happy Hour - The Sequel From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 15:24

  Wait. Are you doing one at 5pm, too?

• Re: goldman sachs analysis of how COVID will permanently change life From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 15:45

  Unfortunately, he lost all his installed programs. Let's hope that, after he installs Mozy/Carbonite, he'll be able to restore them.

• Re: Unumhum Brewing Virtual Happy Hour - The Sequel From: Noelle <noelle>

  Apr 03 15:47

• Re: goldman sachs analysis of how COVID will permanently change life From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 15:57

  I just looked. It doesn't look like Mozy restores programs. Pretty crappy back-up.

• Re: Start watching today. (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 16:13

  No. Looks like someone clicked the wrong button. I would ignore this.

• Re: Thanks for recipe! (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 03 16:15

  Yeah, hopefully, it worked for you.

• Re: judo master turns 100 today;will have Zoom party (fwd) From: Noelle <noelle>

  Apr 03 17:01

• tasks From: robert

  Apr 04 00:50

  pay March 2020 Chase bill verify that February 2020 Chase Bank deposits went through clean dvd backup find gloves that can wear when going on errands take gloves out of dryer put reusable bags into car plan next family conference put wristwatch on use syst...

• Re: cases up 90%? From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 04 08:16

  This: To date, 9,910 patients have been tested for the coronavirus in the county, an increase of 692 tests since Thursday. With 1,094 confirmed cases, the test positivity rate is 11.04 percent. is the only useful part of this article. You'd need some math...

• Re: Use Macrosoft Teams for Free | PCMag From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 04 08:24

  We haven't tried it yet. Are you suggesting this because you think that it's more secure/private than Zoom?

• Re: Use Macrosoft Teams for Free | PCMag From: Flora <http://www..family/~flora>

  Apr 04 08:36

  We want to host or own parties, also something we all can use, not sure if it's more secure.

• Re: Use Macrosoft Teams for Free | PCMag From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 04 08:50

  I installed it on Noelle's Linux computer. It looks like you need an account to use it? BTW, just FYI: jit.si is free, doesn't require a registration, and runs everywhere AFAIK. But, again, neither this nor much else is completely secure nor private.

• Re: Use Macrosoft Teams for Free | PCMag From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 04 10:40

  Are you saying that there's account information on our Windows 10 laptop that can be used on the Linux installation? If so, how do I find it?

• Re: Use Macrosoft Teams for Free | PCMag From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 04 11:10

  Yes, that's what I was referring to above. How do we get the account information from there that can be used on the Linux installation of Teams?

• Re: family conference call #9 From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 04 14:35

  I'm going to assume we'll be "meeting" Saturday morning at 9am. Here's the info for joining meeting: Conference ID: 1260473 harriscomputer.com Below are the action items from last meeting. There have been some questions about how much more progress can be ...

• Re: passports From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 04 14:37

  Have you dealt with your application yet?

• Re: Thank You (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 04 18:22

  It was an experience that will forever be imprinted upon my memories.

• tasks From: robert

  Apr 05 00:11

  put dvd backup into car expect No to go to yoga at 9:30am clean more space on dvd backup charge work laptop review preparation checklist wordpress.com neaten living room wipe down kitchen counter right of stove wipe down kitchen counter left of stove work ...

• Re: Use Microsoft Teams for Free | PCMag From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 05 12:37

  There's always Jitsi. It doesn't require a download or registration, and runs in the browser.

• Re: Use Microsoft Teams for Free | PCMag From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 05 13:46

  Both Noelle and I have Microsoft accounts associated with our workplaces, but we don't have any personal ones.

• Re: tony & alba's curbside pick up option From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 05 13:55

  How does one choose the vegan mozarella?

• Re: Membership numbers (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 05 14:00

  Hopefully, she has everything she needs now.

• Re: Fw: Your order has been shipped! From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 05 14:13

  Ah. One less thing to worry about.

• Re: Fw: Current status: INACTIVE From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 05 14:15

  I can't believe you let your membership lapse.

• Re: tony & alba's curbside pick up option From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 05 14:17

  There is a way to specify special instructions on the online order form, but, yeah, calling would probably be better.

• Re: Membership numbers (fwd) From: Noelle <noelle>

  Apr 05 15:27

• tasks From: robert

  Apr 06 00:10

  work at 8:30am call to get roof repaired

• Re: Say yes to Netflix. (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 06 11:03

  Sorry. I had a bug in my scripts. I fixed it, I think. So, you shouldn't get any more of these emails.

• Re: 4/1/20 Rick Beato From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 06 11:04

  Glad we watched this.

• Re: Flora on twitter urges us to see this video From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 06 11:07

  OK, I started playing it so it should appear on the History on our Youtube Roku channel.

• Re: Fwd: http://www.gmail.com/~flora shared a home on Zillow From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 06 17:28

  Frankly, I doubt that anybody will buy anything any time soon.

• Re: Fwd: http://www.gmail.com/~flora shared a home on Zillow From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 06 18:31

  Using six foot social distancing :-)?

• tasks From: robert

  Apr 07 00:10

  bring recycling and garbage bins in compile list of Trader Joes food items paper towels rice tortillas deli slices vegan mozzarella chickenless pistachios walnuts kombucha citrus kefir chocolate covered almonds seltzer coconut milk pasta buy food at Trader...

• Re: NEW LINK for TMRW/Tuesday - Julianne Online Yoga (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 07 07:19

  Makes sense.

• Re: Flora on twitter urges us to see this video From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 07 07:22

  I wonder if he's a member of wikipedia.org

• Re: Informed Delivery Daily Digest From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 07 07:35

  I was supposed to get my checks from Marnie. Did we never get the mail?

• Re: Grocery Store Update (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 07 09:31

  I expect an hour wait no matter what. Anything that we should stock up on?

• Re: Grocery Store Update (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 07 10:51

  Here's what's on my list. paper towels rice tortillas deli slices vegan mozzarella chickenless pistachios walnuts kombucha citrus kefir chocolate covered almonds seltzer coconut milk pasta

• Re: Grocery Store Update (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 07 14:02

  Couldn't find it. I asked a worker there for it and he couldn't find it, either. I also didn't buy seltzer since that aisle was too busy.

• Re: Grocery Store Update (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 07 14:33

  Oh, and I got in line on the corner where Sweet Tomatoes is and it took 50 minutes before getting into the store.

• tasks From: robert

  Apr 08 00:11

  begin work before 10am call to get roof repaired

• Re: question (fwd) From: Noelle <noelle>

  Apr 08 07:18

• Re: Informed Delivery Daily Digest From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 08 08:14

  Let's hope it shows up. If it doesn't, I'll submit a claim on Tuesday.

• FW: Let's talk about it: Coronavirus Impact Week 4 Tomorrow From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 08 08:37

  This is going on again tonight. I wonder if anybody will show up to Sunday's meeting?

• Re: Fw: Where have you been? From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 08 13:40

  Definitely worth it.

• Re: FW: Let's talk about it: Coronavirus Impact Week 4 Tomorrow From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 08 13:42

  I don't know. I'm not sure I can add much to the conversation. And, actually, I'm not sure what we'll be able to talk about at the TWC General on Sunday. I suppose projects could still continue, but they would have to be all online.

• tasks From: robert

  Apr 09 00:13

  change shirt wear long-billed cap put dvd backup into car bring dvd backup in from car fix update_macbook when copying ~noelle send "Oh, Microorganism" song to Bhavani et al. call to get roof repaired

• Re: USPS® Expected Delivery by Wednesday, April 8, 2020 arriving by 8:00pm 9405511899562 437444426 (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 09 08:07

  Did we get it?

• Re: Unumhum Brewing Virtual Happy Hour - Quick Survey From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 09 08:09

  You going to this tonight?

• Re: USPS® Expected Delivery on Thursday, April 9, 2020 arriving by 6:45pm 9405511899562 437444426 (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 09 08:11

  Oh, I guess we didn't get it yesterday, then!

• Re: USPS? Expected Delivery by Wednesday, April 8, 2020 arriving by 8:00pm 9405511899562 437444426 (fwd) From: Noelle <noelle>

  Apr 09 08:12

• Re: Fusion Voicemail from EL CAMINO ROOFI [408-292-7644] to our-San-Jose-phone-number (00:51) (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 09 10:02

  I left another message. I also need to call your dad back some time to try to get his machine back in shape. This is going to be onerous.

• Re: Unumhum Brewing Virtual Happy Hour - Quick Survey From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 09 10:02

  I'll need to call your dad while you're happy.

• Re: Fwd: Eric's Zoom Birthday Wishes, April 9, 5pm (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 09 10:05

  If she's doing the free version, it will only last 40 minutes.

• happy b-day! From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 09 10:26

  Hope you have a great one!

• Re: zoom is not using end to end encryption From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 09 16:16

  Wow, that sucks. Don't reveal any social security numbers or credit card numbers or any other personal info while in a zoom meeting.

• Re: Central Computer: Shipment/Pickup Notification for Order # 000005967 From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 09 19:29

  This finally came through. Guess I'll have something to do this weekend, other than my [potential] meeting on Sunday.

• tasks From: robert

  Apr 10 00:11

  mail deposit checks go thru li'l black appt book process bills get roof repaired from El Camino Roof Systems Mark @ 408-639-0224 fix No's webcam, again

• Re: SMS From 18054507378 To 1my-Oakland-voicemail-number (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 08:03

  Maybe you should email her in reply.

• Re: SMS From 18054507378 To 1my-Oakland-voicemail-number (fwd) From: Noelle <noelle>

  Apr 10 08:11

  did

• Re: Sci Friday today From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 08:27

  Ah. Wrong promo?

• Re: family conference call #9 From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 17:32

  Just a reminder that we're meeting tomorrow morning at 9am. Here's the info for joining meeting: Conference ID: 1260473 harriscomputer.com Below are the action items from last meeting. storage place verify that Ham Radio Club rack and radio equipment gone ...

• Re: family conference call #9 From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 17:33

  Just a clarification: it is at 12pm EDT/10am MDT/9am PDT.

• Re: Beethoven nature hike From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 17:35

  I assume that this has been canceled?

• Re: Abortions virtually halted in MO (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 17:41

  I'm guessing that we won't be visiting Allen and Michele any time soon.

• Re: 5G and COVID-19 conspiracy theory From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 17:46

  Wow, weird.

• Re: paid sick days in CA From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 17:51

  I like that you can file for a disability claim if you even think that you've been exposed to COVID-19. Unfortunately, that would probably only work once.

• Re: post office problems From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 17:54

  Wow. It's not enough that the Trump administration wants to privatize the USPS, but all the workers are also getting sick. You'd hope that this would spur a re-think, but it's looking unlikely.

• Re: family conference call #9 From: Christopher <http://www.gmail.com/~christopher1>

  Apr 10 17:54

  Yes

• Re: no rent suspension in SJ From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 17:59

  So much for the confederacy concept.

• Re: Charlotte Figi of Charlotte's Web dies From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 18:02

  What a tangled web we weave.

• Re: Kamau Bell fundraiser From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 18:06

  I agree that people don't tend to care. It's not hard to imagine why when the 99% are trapped like rats in a cage, trapped in a neo-liberal ideology.

• Re: Fw: Goodbye, Bernie From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 18:09

  Not sure their team is going to attract any Bernie voters by these sort of statements.

• Re: Fwd: What's happening at Enoteca La Storia - where-I-live, Hopscotch, Alamar Kitchen & Bar From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 18:10

  You got a gift card?

• Re: easter eggs From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 18:13

  This might just be the one instance in which it makes sense to keep someone in jail.

• Re: false morel From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 18:14

  When have you scheduled the surgery?

• Re: Fw: TRUMP PUZZLES ARE (almost) HERE From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 10 18:16

  Is this the moral equivalent of having a Hilter doll?

• Re: TRUMP PUZZLES ARE (almost) HERE From: heather Howard <http://www.gmail.com/~hhoward40>

  Apr 10 18:37

  This is the moral equivalent of having absolutely no moral conscience or awareness of morality or ethics or any such thing.

• Re: What's happening at Enoteca La Storia - where-I-live, Hopscotch, Alamar Kitchen & Bar From: heather Howard <http://www.gmail.com/~hhoward40>

  Apr 10 18:37

  No, just the e-mail. They are too far away to be considered a local business for me. :-(

• Re: Goodbye, Bernie From: heather Howard <http://www.gmail.com/~hhoward40>

  Apr 10 18:38

  We can only hope

• Re: Charlotte Figi of Charlotte's Web dies From: heather Howard <http://www.gmail.com/~hhoward40>

  Apr 10 18:39

  Indeed. So far no webs are being woven in my apartment, but I have decided to let the spiders come if they so desire.

• Re: Kamau Bell fundraiser From: heather Howard <http://www.gmail.com/~hhoward40>

  Apr 10 18:40

  Sometimes caring is exhausting, but I won’t let that stop me from continuing. :-)

• Re: family conference call #9 From: Noelle <http://dummy.us.eu.org/noelleg>

  Apr 10 18:41

  get rid of TEST equipment

• tasks From: robert

  Apr 11 00:47

  turn on dishwasher buy food at farmer's market and indian grocery store (Kamal Spice House) pay February 2020 $135 water bill have conference call at 9am

• Re: Central Computer: Shipment/Pickup Notification for Order # 000005967 From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 11 08:00

  Dammit! I just looked. centralcomputer.com says that they are only open during weekdays. I could try to do this Monday morning before my 11:30am meeting.

• Re: Central Computer: Shipment/Pickup Notification for Order # 000005967 From: Noelle <noelle>

  Apr 11 08:12

  ok

• positive COVID-19 case From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 11 08:18

  Apparently, someone in the Bangalore office tested positive for COVID-19. This employee's last day in the office was March 13. Since it's been almost a month, it's well past incubation. In any case, because of this, Bangalore employees are required to work...

• Re: Giri/Haji From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 11 08:25

  Yeah. Never made it as big as wikipedia.org , for some reason.

• Re: Valley MEd ctr nurses complaint From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 11 08:36

  Wow, that sucks. Talking about being on the front line! Jeez.

• Re: Valley MEd ctr nurses complaint From: heather Howard <http://www.gmail.com/~hhoward40>

  Apr 11 12:26

  I saw this in the national news today also. Also 70 people infected in a homeless shelter in SF.

• Re: The Dude (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 11 13:48

  That's cool.

• Re: Ted Rall Subscription Service (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 11 13:52

  The real problem is that there will be no one to vote for as a protest vote in the Fall. I guess we're lucky in Ca that we at least have some third party candidates.

• Re: family conference call #9 From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 11 15:36

  I'm going to push some of the action items to June in the hopes that there will be more knowledge about this illness and that there will be more commerce at that time. Obviously, some action items can still be done, irrespective of economic conditions. I'l...

• tasks From: robert

  Apr 12 00:11

  use regular mug instead of big mug since it's cracked do back exercises tonight cut nails run dishwasher get Keybase file sharing to work with Tim look whether artichoke should be harvested get long-billed cap hat send out an agenda for today's TWC meeting...

• Re: Fight Over Texas Abortion Ban Reaches Supreme Court - The New York Times From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 08:30

  It's bizarre that these politicians think that childbirth is going to be any safer during these times of a coronavirus. (And, yes, I do expect this virus to hang around for months if not years.)

• Re: The ‘Red Dawn’ Emails: 8 Key Exchanges on the Faltering Response to the Coronavirus - The Ne w York Times From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 08:35

  There was no reference to senators dumping stock. commoncause.org It's at that point that we should have started quarantining and social distancing. Speed is the problem with the STOCK Act.

• FW: Quarantine Dinner & Drinks on Sunday, April 19 From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 12 09:27

  Any interest?

• FW: SV Social Vegans - online meetup + recipe challenge! on Saturday, April 18 From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 12 09:30

  Boy, our social calendar could not be more filled! Any interest?

• Re: MIT Alumni of Northern Cal joins the paranoid right? From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 12 09:54

  I accidentally forgot to pay my property tax bill in full the year before last and 30 days after the due date, they sent me a letter saying that there was still an outstanding balance and if I paid it within 5 days, there would be no penalty. I lucked out...

• Re: latest news on USPS From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 10:00

  I would be very sad if I never received mail again.

• Re: Robert sent you a new message (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 10:01

  Sure. Where are they?

• Re: Robert sent you a new message (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 10:11

  Could you find the photos that you want me to send? Just sending me the names of the files would be sufficient.

• Re: Robert sent you a new message (fwd) From: Noelle <noelle>

  Apr 12 10:13

  u have to help me find them

• Re: Robert sent you a new message (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 10:45

  Some of these are mis-rotated.

• Re: Robert sent you a new message (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 10:46

  BTW, her email address is gmail.com .

• COBOL From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 12 10:51

  On the subject of programming languages, there was an interesting/funny discussion at electoral-vote.com . See the "COBOL Salad" section.

• Re: COBOL on electoral-vote.com From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 10:52

  Thanks. I sent it to Brian.

• Re: Robert sent you a new message (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 11:03

  Email is better, in general. You can send links to the flickr pages instead, too.

• Re: NYTimes.com: Cities Close Streets to Cars, Opening Space for Social Distancing From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 12:39

  It's so interesting how some things are getting better, while others are getting worse. I guess this is what happens with every "revolution".

• Re: NYTimes.com: Cities Close Streets to Cars, Opening Space for Social Distancing From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 15:35

  Don't worry, it will be televised.

• Labor Notes From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 12 15:36

  labornotes.org Actually, I don't see the general strike here. But, these are interesting ideas, nevertheless.

• Re: Labor Notes From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 12 15:39

  Wait, here it is. cooperationjackson.org The problem is that, with the economy going down, doing labor actions is more risky since there is a bigger reserve army of labor now.

• Re: NYT Cooking: Made-in-the-Pan Chocolate Cake (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 15:50

  I have my doubts about this. I suspect it will stick to the pan.

• Re: google sheets list of local open eateries From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 15:52

  This is awesome! Sad that JTown is closed?

• Re: google sheets list of local open eateries From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 16:16

  On your behalf, I added a comment about Cielto Lindo.

• Re: google sheets list of local open eateries From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 16:19

  Is Tony and Alba's considered downtown? Maybe not.

• Re: Join your family on LastPass Families From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robertb (Robert)

  Apr 12 17:08

  You can ignore this. Flora and I already dealt with this.

• Re: mic drop From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 17:59

  Wow. Definitely a meme I didn't previous know about.

• Re: DTSJ Restaurants ... - This is not open. Door says closed 't... (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 18:00

  Good.

• family conference call #10 From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 12 18:09

  How about May 16 for next month's conference call? Below are the reduced action items based on the current economic collapse. storage place get rid of test equipment and desks in office area get rid of more stuff Ford Fairlane start driving it financial lo...

• Re: NYTimes.com: Cities Close Streets to Cars, Opening Space for Social Distancing From: heather Howard <http://www.gmail.com/~hhoward40>

  Apr 12 18:50

• Re: MIT Alumni of Northern Cal joins the paranoid right? From: Brian <http://www.cs..edu/~b>

  Apr 12 22:22

  Yeah.  I think every possible string of five punctuation characters means something.

• Re: COBOL From: Brian <http://www.cs..edu/~b>

  Apr 12 22:35

  Huh.  Apparently FEMA /is/ interfering with the supply chain.  :-(

• tasks From: robert

  Apr 13 00:10

  make "bring to work" tasks be done at home make reminder to clean dishwasher filter put Citizens Bank credit card into wallet pick up laptop power supply AC/DC adapter at Central Computer at 10am

• Re: Join Netflix and start watching today. From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 13 07:34

  Please continue to ignore these. Not sure why Netflix suddenly started sending out spam.

• Re: Informed Delivery Daily Digest (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 13 08:31

  Tomorrow will technically be 7 days. I was going to start this process tomorrow.

• Re: contact tracing From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 13 08:34

  I would only opt-in to the bluetooth systems if I had access to the systems collecting the data and to the anonymized data itself. Somehow, I don't think Google and Apple would do this.

• Re: contact tracing From: Flora <http://www..family/~flora>

  Apr 13 09:37

• Re: Central Computer: Shipment/Pickup Notification for Order # 000005967 From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)

  Apr 13 11:29

  Glad this worked out.

• Re: pork plant shut down From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 13 16:30

  Luckily, this isn't part of our chain.

• Private message: Baby oppusum (fwd) From: Noelle <noelle>

  Apr 13 19:45

  this person lives pretty close by

• tasks From: robert

  Apr 14 00:10

  bring recycling and garbage bins in do yard work and other outside tasks during clear weather mow lawn do back exercises this weekend asfyt.com yogajournal.com

• USPS - Search Request Received From: http://www.usps.gov/~auto-reply

  Apr 14 07:44

  Search ID #8405256 -- Dear Robert, Thank you for using USPS.com. Thank you for your inquiry. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. Items that meet the US Postal Service's search guidelines will be searched for, and if found, forwarde...

• Re: Informed Delivery Daily Digest (fwd) From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 14 07:45

  I submitted the claim.

• testing video on Chromebook From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 14 08:05

  Try meetecho.com Be sure to press the "Start" button on the page to start the test.

• Re: testing video on Chromebook From: Bhavani <http://www.gmail.com/~bhavaniowl>

  Apr 14 09:57

  Will do 💻.

• Museum Of Bad Art (fwd) From: Noelle <http://dummy.us.eu.org/noelleg>

  Apr 14 09:57

  I love the description as usual

• Re: solo cooking book From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 14 10:34

  There's amazon.com which I think I gave to someone (Marnie?), but maybe Heather doesn't want to go vegan.

• Re: Michael Moore From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 14 17:10

  Yeah. Must be hard to live with him.

• Re: contact tracing From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>

  Apr 14 17:12

  My answer is "no" unless there is utter transparency, with access to the source code, the machines and systems that are collecting the data, and the actual data itself.

• Re: No mail delivery (fwd) From: Noelle <noelle>

  Apr 14 19:24

• tasks From: robert

  Apr 15 00:10

  chown root to all robert-owned files in /etc