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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by tab1 on Mar 21, 2020 4:42:18 GMT 1, news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-whats-coming-is-extremely-big-uk-consultant-says-outbreak-could-be-worse-than-in-italy-11960994
Hope every one stays safe , follows advice even the ignorant ones from last week that thought this was all a fuss and government has everything in control, news is coming from ground staff that are dealing with real life situations not a government adviser maths statician working on data which the government admitted was flawed a few days ago .
For those that like cotton wool and roses reality it is going to be hard times ahead but the whole world is going through the same and hopefully give time for reflection and what is important in life .
The billions the world spends especially on mars missions , defence technology of new weapons to kill ,but as a world has failed to keep in check and have strategies in place to protect life from viruses ?
If found to be spread from wuhan market , SARS was said previously was spread from a market ? Why was these markets not put in check ?
Hope a new joint world defence and investigative research centre is set up from each countries nuclear deterrent funds once this is over .
May pull societies together or break them?
news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-whats-coming-is-extremely-big-uk-consultant-says-outbreak-could-be-worse-than-in-italy-11960994Hope every one stays safe , follows advice even the ignorant ones from last week that thought this was all a fuss and government has everything in control, news is coming from ground staff that are dealing with real life situations not a government adviser maths statician working on data which the government admitted was flawed a few days ago . For those that like cotton wool and roses reality it is going to be hard times ahead but the whole world is going through the same and hopefully give time for reflection and what is important in life . The billions the world spends especially on mars missions , defence technology of new weapons to kill ,but as a world has failed to keep in check and have strategies in place to protect life from viruses ? If found to be spread from wuhan market , SARS was said previously was spread from a market ? Why was these markets not put in check ? Hope a new joint world defence and investigative research centre is set up from each countries nuclear deterrent funds once this is over . May pull societies together or break them?
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by tab1 on Mar 21, 2020 5:30:12 GMT 1, www.liveleak.com/view?t=kmq2P_1584513961
Looks like some people are taking governments advice of two years for a vaccine and stocking up
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by Express Post on Mar 21, 2020 6:14:31 GMT 1, Wildlife trade in China is big money.
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by tab1 on Mar 21, 2020 6:30:42 GMT 1, Wildlife trade in China is big money.
CHINESE MARKET
www.liveleak.com/view?t=9CegK_1580388695
Bats at 1.24
Hopefully this outbreak can put in check restrictions and save these poor animals from these terrible markets
more money has been lost from the world economy in 1 month than the wuhan market if the source would generate in all its operating life
Wildlife trade in China is big money. WARNING do not view if animals distress you CHINESE MARKET www.liveleak.com/view?t=9CegK_1580388695Bats at 1.24 Hopefully this outbreak can put in check restrictions and save these poor animals from these terrible markets more money has been lost from the world economy in 1 month than the wuhan market if the source would generate in all its operating life |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by beicoblack on Mar 21, 2020 7:44:41 GMT 1, Bro, with an attitude like that why get out of bed in the morning? Art matters precisely because of these things, it brings a little bit of magic to a tragic world otherwise what is the point of life other than to suffer. Itโs a bit harsh what you are saying ! Iโm gong out bed because I like/want to live ! About what are you talking just now ? Nothing, no art, no exhibition, no art in the streets, nothing, no prints and no shipping until months so.. Did you see a new Banksy ? No New Invader is postponed etc etc .. Art must be alive , not this dead thing,, If you were living in our European countries you should understand I guess.. Art matters ? fot people with money and in safe countries I wonโt read an old dusty book with art in the streets. Art list live !
I live in Switzerland next to the Italian border and a lot of my friends are in Bergamo -
the area which got hit the hardest. Even they try to think as positive as possible.
I work independent and my personal income got crushed from one day to another and
I assume I won't be able to work for the next 2 month minimum.
Art and this forum is the only thing beside my family which gives (or gave) me a bit distraction.
We have to stay positive and... unfortunately there is no safe country at all when it comes to Corona.
Please stay positive Lroy Keep your head up!
Bro, with an attitude like that why get out of bed in the morning? Art matters precisely because of these things, it brings a little bit of magic to a tragic world otherwise what is the point of life other than to suffer. Itโs a bit harsh what you are saying ! Iโm gong out bed because I like/want to live ! About what are you talking just now ? Nothing, no art, no exhibition, no art in the streets, nothing, no prints and no shipping until months so.. Did you see a new Banksy ? No New Invader is postponed etc etc .. Art must be alive , not this dead thing,, If you were living in our European countries you should understand I guess.. Art matters ? fot people with money and in safe countries I wonโt read an old dusty book with art in the streets. Art list live ! Hey my friend, I don't even think he meant it that "harsh". Don't get it wrong. I live in Switzerland next to the Italian border and a lot of my friends are in Bergamo - the area which got hit the hardest. Even they try to think as positive as possible. I work independent and my personal income got crushed from one day to another and I assume I won't be able to work for the next 2 month minimum. Art and this forum is the only thing beside my family which gives (or gave) me a bit distraction. We have to stay positive and... unfortunately there is no safe country at all when it comes to Corona. Please stay positive Lroy Keep your head up! |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by Lroy on Mar 21, 2020 8:16:29 GMT 1, Itโs a bit harsh what you are saying ! Iโm gong out bed because I like/want to live ! About what are you talking just now ? Nothing, no art, no exhibition, no art in the streets, nothing, no prints and no shipping until months so.. Did you see a new Banksy ? No New Invader is postponed etc etc .. Art must be alive , not this dead thing,, If you were living in our European countries you should understand I guess.. Art matters ? fot people with money and in safe countries I wonโt read an old dusty book with art in the streets. Art list live ! Hey my friend, I don't even think he meant it that "harsh". Don't get it wrong. I live in Switzerland next to the Italian border and a lot of my friends are in Bergamo - the area which got hit the hardest. Even they try to think as positive as possible. I work independent and my personal income got crushed from one dayย to another and I assume I won't be able to work for the next 2 month minimum. ย Art and this forum is the only thing beside my family which gives (or gave) me a bitย distraction. We have to stay positive and... unfortunately there is no safe country at all when it comes to Corona. Please stay positive Lroyย Keep your head up!
I think that the ( one of ) real thing is that I have an old computer still under Windows XP so I just type sometimes on my phone.
Cheers
Itโs a bit harsh what you are saying ! Iโm gong out bed because I like/want to live ! About what are you talking just now ? Nothing, no art, no exhibition, no art in the streets, nothing, no prints and no shipping until months so.. Did you see a new Banksy ? No New Invader is postponed etc etc .. Art must be alive , not this dead thing,, If you were living in our European countries you should understand I guess.. Art matters ? fot people with money and in safe countries I wonโt read an old dusty book with art in the streets. Art list live ! Hey my friend, I don't even think he meant it that "harsh". Don't get it wrong. I live in Switzerland next to the Italian border and a lot of my friends are in Bergamo - the area which got hit the hardest. Even they try to think as positive as possible. I work independent and my personal income got crushed from one dayย to another and I assume I won't be able to work for the next 2 month minimum. ย Art and this forum is the only thing beside my family which gives (or gave) me a bitย distraction. We have to stay positive and... unfortunately there is no safe country at all when it comes to Corona. Please stay positive Lroyย Keep your head up! I think that the ( one of ) real thing is that I have an old computer still under Windows XP so I just type sometimes on my phone. Cheers |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by gross on Mar 21, 2020 9:52:43 GMT 1, Any bets on a national lockdown in America in a month ?
In 30 days will be to late, this need to be done now
Any bets on a national lockdown in America in a month ? In 30 days will be to late, this need to be done now |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by Terry Fuckwitt on Mar 21, 2020 11:01:09 GMT 1, I agree, we are going to see a huge incline in mental health issues over this. We are being drip fed information and government actions every day, as it's a lot to take in for most people. Even in small doses, the majority of people find it difficult to comprehend, let alone the people with anxiety or depression. Even to some of the most stable amongst us, it's very hard to get your head around the changes that are happening to us and our everyday life. That is why in times like this, we don't need scary propaganda or conspiracies. If you like all that, that's great, but I'm not sure we need it promoted here. Everyone is in for a long rough ride, Let's try and make this place an escapism from thes**t thrown about and bring a bit more positivity. Correct in all you say and almost the same statement I made two weeks ago general population are too use to being in cotton wool, this is the problem why most are not following advice in the uk as although given advice by the government and scientists many so not believe what is happening until they see things happening , as the government is restricting ย news and limiting facts to stop civil disturbance by mass panic many assume all is normal and fine as shown by the news of people still out when interviewed with their answers , I'm fine ?plus the facts the government released it does not effect the younger generation , they are the groups still out in public potentially spreading it more even if not in the higher fatality groups they are selfish and not thinking of others. also shows human nature around the world how people are acting in videos as you and I may follow advice others do not , I limited self isolated with my family two weeks ago and others thought was over kill, this from tracking news around the world and diferent countries government research sites now uk release the same info a few have taken the advice .ifs great ignoring and playing happy but if it hits home will be a greater impact on mental well being by ignoring what is actually happening
Yes, it's about making your own intelligent decisions and to do what you feel are the best actions to take at that time.
In my head I think it would have been logical to have schools and pubs closed a week ago, if not more.
Why was Boris telling the public not to go to pubs, restaurants and cafes when he could have shut them down?. I presume it was to stretch out the panic over days rather than a sudden fallout.
We have to trust that what we are being told is now in our best interests. I'm not entirely convinced it was in the beginning. I think the initial delay of little action, was more towards protecting the economy, rather than the health of the public.
I agree, we are going to see a huge incline in mental health issues over this. We are being drip fed information and government actions every day, as it's a lot to take in for most people. Even in small doses, the majority of people find it difficult to comprehend, let alone the people with anxiety or depression. Even to some of the most stable amongst us, it's very hard to get your head around the changes that are happening to us and our everyday life. That is why in times like this, we don't need scary propaganda or conspiracies. If you like all that, that's great, but I'm not sure we need it promoted here. Everyone is in for a long rough ride, Let's try and make this place an escapism from thes**t thrown about and bring a bit more positivity. Correct in all you say and almost the same statement I made two weeks ago general population are too use to being in cotton wool, this is the problem why most are not following advice in the uk as although given advice by the government and scientists many so not believe what is happening until they see things happening , as the government is restricting ย news and limiting facts to stop civil disturbance by mass panic many assume all is normal and fine as shown by the news of people still out when interviewed with their answers , I'm fine ?plus the facts the government released it does not effect the younger generation , they are the groups still out in public potentially spreading it more even if not in the higher fatality groups they are selfish and not thinking of others. also shows human nature around the world how people are acting in videos as you and I may follow advice others do not , I limited self isolated with my family two weeks ago and others thought was over kill, this from tracking news around the world and diferent countries government research sites now uk release the same info a few have taken the advice .ifs great ignoring and playing happy but if it hits home will be a greater impact on mental well being by ignoring what is actually happening Yes, it's about making your own intelligent decisions and to do what you feel are the best actions to take at that time. In my head I think it would have been logical to have schools and pubs closed a week ago, if not more. Why was Boris telling the public not to go to pubs, restaurants and cafes when he could have shut them down?. I presume it was to stretch out the panic over days rather than a sudden fallout. We have to trust that what we are being told is now in our best interests. I'm not entirely convinced it was in the beginning. I think the initial delay of little action, was more towards protecting the economy, rather than the health of the public. |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by pellets on Mar 21, 2020 11:07:18 GMT 1, www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51979654
Reasonable article about the current state of play in the UK
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by wrigs on Mar 21, 2020 11:13:24 GMT 1, They seem to have conceded that the curve in question now may become a wave with different periods of stricter social isolation and then a softening.
They seem to have conceded that the curve in question now may become a wave with different periods of stricter social isolation and then a softening.
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by Daniel Silk on Mar 21, 2020 11:54:16 GMT 1, Could we see a big increase in people selling up their Banksy collection due to the financial situation? I mean so many will be out of work or at least on reduced income, so the Banksy Print on the wall might be the thing that saves them financially and keeps them going for the next few months.
Could we see a big increase in people selling up their Banksy collection due to the financial situation? I mean so many will be out of work or at least on reduced income, so the Banksy Print on the wall might be the thing that saves them financially and keeps them going for the next few months.
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by Deleted on Mar 21, 2020 12:37:20 GMT 1, Could we see a big increase in people selling up their Banksy collection due to the financial situation? I mean so many will be out of work or at least on reduced income, so the Banksy Print on the wall might be the thing that saves them financially and keeps them going for the next few months.
Out of interest, how much do you make out of the eBay links per month?
Could we see a big increase in people selling up their Banksy collection due to the financial situation? I mean so many will be out of work or at least on reduced income, so the Banksy Print on the wall might be the thing that saves them financially and keeps them going for the next few months. Out of interest, how much do you make out of the eBay links per month? |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by pellets on Mar 21, 2020 12:38:13 GMT 1,
Junior NHS doctor doing a vlog, has some good info on the procedures they go through when assessing a patient, includes an interview with a respiratory illness specialist.
Junior NHS doctor doing a vlog, has some good info on the procedures they go through when assessing a patient, includes an interview with a respiratory illness specialist.
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by Terry Fuckwitt on Mar 21, 2020 12:44:34 GMT 1, Yes, it's about making your own intelligent decisions and to do what you feel are the best actions to take at that time. In my head I think it would have been logical to have schools and pubs closed a week ago, if not more. Why was Boris telling the public not to go to pubs, restaurants and cafes when he could have shut them down?. I presume it was to stretch out the panic over days rather than a sudden fallout. We have to trust that what we are being told is now in our best interests. I'm not entirely convinced it was in the beginning. I think the initial delay of little action, was more towards protecting the economy, rather than the health of the public. To protect his old school chums in the City. Without government forcing pubs, live music venues, restaurants etc. to close, insurance companies wouldnโt have to pay out a single penny to those businesses affected. Thankfully for the millions owning, running, and employed in those industries (myself included) yesterdayโs ordered shut down changes that.
That was my initial thought.Theatre companies were well pissed with Boris for those reasons of not being able to claim on insurance. It looks now though that hardly any of the hospitality and leisure industries are covered by their insurance even with the government shut down.
Yes, it's about making your own intelligent decisions and to do what you feel are the best actions to take at that time. In my head I think it would have been logical to have schools and pubs closed a week ago, if not more. Why was Boris telling the public not to go to pubs, restaurants and cafes when he could have shut them down?. I presume it was to stretch out the panic over days rather than a sudden fallout. We have to trust that what we are being told is now in our best interests. I'm not entirely convinced it was in the beginning. I think the initial delay of little action, was more towards protecting the economy, rather than the health of the public. To protect his old school chums in the City. Without government forcing pubs, live music venues, restaurants etc. to close, insurance companies wouldnโt have to pay out a single penny to those businesses affected. Thankfully for the millions owning, running, and employed in those industries (myself included) yesterdayโs ordered shut down changes that. That was my initial thought.Theatre companies were well pissed with Boris for those reasons of not being able to claim on insurance. It looks now though that hardly any of the hospitality and leisure industries are covered by their insurance even with the government shut down. |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by Deleted on Mar 21, 2020 13:04:30 GMT 1, That was my initial thought.Theatre companies were well pissed with Boris for those reasons of not being able to claim on insurance. It looks now though that hardly any of the hospitality and leisure industries are covered by their insurance even with the government shut down. Sorry, I missed out the word โhopefullyโ from my last sentence. My insurers are currently disputing any claim on the basis that Covid-19 is not specifically named on my policy. How could it be specifically named on a policy taken out last April when it was only discovered a couple of months ago you fรผcking melts?!
I have heard this from other businesses
They are talking to Government about it apparently.
That was my initial thought.Theatre companies were well pissed with Boris for those reasons of not being able to claim on insurance. It looks now though that hardly any of the hospitality and leisure industries are covered by their insurance even with the government shut down. Sorry, I missed out the word โhopefullyโ from my last sentence. My insurers are currently disputing any claim on the basis that Covid-19 is not specifically named on my policy. How could it be specifically named on a policy taken out last April when it was only discovered a couple of months ago you fรผcking melts?! I have heard this from other businesses They are talking to Government about it apparently. |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by Terry Fuckwitt on Mar 21, 2020 13:31:07 GMT 1, That was my initial thought.Theatre companies were well pissed with Boris for those reasons of not being able to claim on insurance. It looks now though that hardly any of the hospitality and leisure industries are covered by their insurance even with the government shut down. Sorry, I missed out the word โhopefullyโ from my last sentence. My insurers are currently disputing any claim on the basis that Covid-19 is not specifically named on my policy. How could it be specifically named on a policy taken out last April when it was only discovered a couple of months ago you fรผcking melts?!
Yeah, and trying to go through the T&C's on these policies is mental. A lot of policies it has about being closed for contamination, but I think how that's worded its just contamination of the premises. Insurers could never afford the payouts anyway, they would collapse themselves.
That was my initial thought.Theatre companies were well pissed with Boris for those reasons of not being able to claim on insurance. It looks now though that hardly any of the hospitality and leisure industries are covered by their insurance even with the government shut down. Sorry, I missed out the word โhopefullyโ from my last sentence. My insurers are currently disputing any claim on the basis that Covid-19 is not specifically named on my policy. How could it be specifically named on a policy taken out last April when it was only discovered a couple of months ago you fรผcking melts?! Yeah, and trying to go through the T&C's on these policies is mental. A lot of policies it has about being closed for contamination, but I think how that's worded its just contamination of the premises. Insurers could never afford the payouts anyway, they would collapse themselves. |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by Daniel Silk on Mar 21, 2020 14:19:22 GMT 1, I spent much of last night on skype catching up with friends and family in Italy and Spain. People here in the UK havenโt even begun to grasp whatโs coming our way... I think the biggest problem is the lack of testing -it's given people a false sense of security. Many thousands of people are walking around with this virus totally oblivious that they're potentially spreading it.
I spent much of last night on skype catching up with friends and family in Italy and Spain. People here in the UK havenโt even begun to grasp whatโs coming our way... I think the biggest problem is the lack of testing -it's given people a false sense of security. Many thousands of people are walking around with this virus totally oblivious that they're potentially spreading it. Very true, for many itโs going to be too late. Itโs amazing how many people donโt keep up with the current world situation and are just carrying on like normal. |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by mw on Mar 21, 2020 14:42:25 GMT 1, I think the biggest problem is the lack of testing -it's given people a false sense of security.ย Many thousands of people are walking around with this virus totally oblivious that they're potentially spreading it. Very true, for many itโs going to be too late. Itโs amazing how many people donโt keep up with the current world situation and are just carrying on like normal.
My other half came back from work just shaking her head yesterday saying "I'm dealing with a load of f@#&ing morons" she's a GP and thinks, as I do, this tsunami that's coming is simply beyond the grasp of the average person.
I think the biggest problem is the lack of testing -it's given people a false sense of security.ย Many thousands of people are walking around with this virus totally oblivious that they're potentially spreading it. Very true, for many itโs going to be too late. Itโs amazing how many people donโt keep up with the current world situation and are just carrying on like normal. My other half came back from work just shaking her head yesterday saying "I'm dealing with a load of f@#&ing morons" she's a GP and thinks, as I do, this tsunami that's coming is simply beyond the grasp of the average person. |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by Daylight Robber on Mar 21, 2020 15:35:15 GMT 1, I think the biggest problem is the lack of testing -it's given people a false sense of security.ย Many thousands of people are walking around with this virus totally oblivious that they're potentially spreading it. There are plenty of testing kits down south, every immigrant and their dingy are getting it done in the UK every day.ย ย
Why don't you give it a rest you utter tool?
I think the biggest problem is the lack of testing -it's given people a false sense of security.ย Many thousands of people are walking around with this virus totally oblivious that they're potentially spreading it. There are plenty of testing kits down south, every immigrant and their dingy are getting it done in the UK every day.ย ย Why don't you give it a rest you utter tool? |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by nobokov on Mar 21, 2020 16:06:19 GMT 1, I've had the most stressful few days convincing my elderly parents not to have social contact with anyone. I'm still convinced they're oblivious to how serious and widespread this is.
Had I known my parents wouldn't listen to me after I'd grown up, I wouldn't have listened to them when I was a kid. Ahh wish I had a time machine.
I've had the most stressful few days convincing my elderly parents not to have social contact with anyone. I'm still convinced they're oblivious to how serious and widespread this is. Had I known my parents wouldn't listen to me after I'd grown up, I wouldn't have listened to them when I was a kid. Ahh wish I had a time machine. |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by mojo on Mar 21, 2020 16:29:28 GMT 1, I think the biggest problem is the lack of testing -it's given people a false sense of security. Many thousands of people are walking around with this virus totally oblivious that they're potentially spreading it. There are plenty of testing kits down south, every immigrant and their dingy are getting it done in the UK every day.
I think the biggest problem is the lack of testing -it's given people a false sense of security. Many thousands of people are walking around with this virus totally oblivious that they're potentially spreading it. There are plenty of testing kits down south, every immigrant and their dingy are getting it done in the UK every day. that is absolute bollocks and you know it. I've had enough of your bullshit. Racism is classed as a hate crime and anymore of your disgusting views will be forwarded to to the appropriate place. Keep your hate to yourself (which is in fact SELF HATRED) or go sound off with your own kind on the Daily Mail website. |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by mojo on Mar 21, 2020 16:45:04 GMT 1, warchet that is absolute bollocks and you know it. I've had enough of your bullshit. Racism is classed as a hate crime and anymore of your disgusting views will be forwarded to to the appropriate place. Keep your hate to yourself (which is in fact SELF HATRED) or go sound off with your own kind on the Daily Mail website. its a bloody fact you imbecile
warchet that is absolute bollocks and you know it. I've had enough of your bullshit. Racism is classed as a hate crime and anymore of your disgusting views will be forwarded to to the appropriate place. Keep your hate to yourself (which is in fact SELF HATRED) or go sound off with your own kind on the Daily Mail website. its a bloody fact you imbecile You are a nasty piece of work. |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by embee on Mar 21, 2020 17:29:00 GMT 1, I've had the most stressful few days convincing my elderly parents not to have social contact with anyone. I'm still convinced they're oblivious to how serious and widespread this is.
I'm in London, my sister is in Berlin, and our mid-70s parents are in Sydney. I am very thankful that my father - a retired doctor - has been banging on about exactly this situation for over a decade now. Quite literally "Don't worry about nuclear war, don't worry about climate change, because we're all going to get wiped out by the flu soon enough". This was a somewhat educated opinion, as due to where he'd worked specifically, he'd had some decent experience with epidemiology and some risk-scenario considerations, although that wasn't his speciality.
He was all over this when it first appeared as a proper problem in Wuhan, asking me months go if I was 'prepared' for when it came to London. Sounded a bit mad, but now I'm very thankful that he is most definitely keeping them both safely isolated and has been since the first cases appeared in Australia. Less concern and worry for me, so far away. Mind you, it's easy for him - he's a quiet bookish guy who is never happier than with a day of nothing around the house - but it's driving my mum mad, she's super-social and I'm sure she's going to make a break for it at some point...
I've had the most stressful few days convincing my elderly parents not to have social contact with anyone. I'm still convinced they're oblivious to how serious and widespread this is. I'm in London, my sister is in Berlin, and our mid-70s parents are in Sydney. I am very thankful that my father - a retired doctor - has been banging on about exactly this situation for over a decade now. Quite literally "Don't worry about nuclear war, don't worry about climate change, because we're all going to get wiped out by the flu soon enough". This was a somewhat educated opinion, as due to where he'd worked specifically, he'd had some decent experience with epidemiology and some risk-scenario considerations, although that wasn't his speciality. He was all over this when it first appeared as a proper problem in Wuhan, asking me months go if I was 'prepared' for when it came to London. Sounded a bit mad, but now I'm very thankful that he is most definitely keeping them both safely isolated and has been since the first cases appeared in Australia. Less concern and worry for me, so far away. Mind you, it's easy for him - he's a quiet bookish guy who is never happier than with a day of nothing around the house - but it's driving my mum mad, she's super-social and I'm sure she's going to make a break for it at some point... |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by Nordicstar on Mar 21, 2020 17:46:34 GMT 1, Same here !ย a friend just told me my dad was over the club last night without a care in the worldย ย Frankly, Iโm astonished you know who your father is.
Autch.
Same here !ย a friend just told me my dad was over the club last night without a care in the worldย ย Frankly, Iโm astonished you know who your father is. Autch. |
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Terry Fuckwitt
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by Terry Fuckwitt on Mar 21, 2020 20:45:59 GMT 1, I spent much of last night on skype catching up with friends and family in Italy and Spain. People here in the UK havenโt even begun to grasp whatโs coming our way... I think the biggest problem is the lack of testing -it's given people a false sense of security.ย Many thousands of people are walking around with this virus totally oblivious that they're potentially spreading it.
Yeah, and also the opposite side, where key workers are locked away in isolation for days when they potentially only have about a 5% chance of having it.
I spent much of last night on skype catching up with friends and family in Italy and Spain. People here in the UK havenโt even begun to grasp whatโs coming our way... I think the biggest problem is the lack of testing -it's given people a false sense of security.ย Many thousands of people are walking around with this virus totally oblivious that they're potentially spreading it. Yeah, and also the opposite side, where key workers are locked away in isolation for days when they potentially only have about a 5% chance of having it. |
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Corona Virus effect on the art market?, by Terry Fuckwitt on Mar 21, 2020 20:52:12 GMT 1, Great to see empty hotels are now getting put to good use. Some are being offered up to the homeless and others on standby for makeshift hospitals.
Great to see empty hotels are now getting put to good use. Some are being offered up to the homeless and others on standby for makeshift hospitals.
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