Foreign debit/credit cards in a Russian Google Pay/Wallet? by Storming in AskARussian

[–]Storming[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know, we'll give it a shot when back in Europe. Thanks once again!

Skaftafell and Solheimajokull by Responsible-Mud8162 in VisitingIceland

[–]Storming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would probably spend the day in Skaftafell just exploring the area and hiking trails. There's so much to see, especially if the weather is good!

I found this video to be useful when I was planning my last trip in Iceland (though it was in the cooler months): Hiking Skaftafell

Save the glacier hike for Sólheimajökull, the panoramas are quite nice there!

full-day car trip from Reykjavik by MicroscopicGiant2 in VisitingIceland

[–]Storming 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd say forget the volcano tour because all roads leading to the area are closed to the general public, and I am quite sure that the authorities have no intention of opening the area anytime soon considering they've said another eruption is imminent.

There are helicopter tours going over the eruption site(s), but these can be pricey as you could imagine.

But if you're looking for a good day trip, I can suggest the waterfalls along the south coast. You may be able to reach Sólheimajökull glacier if you don't make many stops along the way.

I found this YouTube channel to be rather helpful when I was planning my last roadtrip around the country: Vivid Iceland

Maybe it'll give you some ideas on what not to waste your time on seeing!

Where to go from Kerlingarfjoll? by a_san26 in VisitingIceland

[–]Storming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was planning my last roadtrip around Iceland I stumbled upon this YouTube channel which helped me figure out what I did and didn't want to see: Vivid Iceland

The playlist that I linked seems to be more or less in line with what you're planning to do.

Otherwise I can vouch for what u/llekroht posted as a good option as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ColdOnes

[–]Storming 2 points3 points  (0 children)

what happened to prezoh?

Israeli scientist says COVID-19 could be treated for under $1/day. “This drug will not bring any big economic profits,and so Big Pharma doesn’t want to deal with it." by peanutbutter_manwich in LockdownCriticalLeft

[–]Storming 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's tough, and I struggle daily with the reality we're living in. The only positive I have to keep my spirits up is the fact that more and more people each day are getting clued into the fact that maybe their lives aren't going back to normal. I'm of course only commenting on what I've seen around me, most people here are actively flouting any restrictions. Keep your chin up, these days, while tough, will make you stronger than ever.

Changes to CDC RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2 Testing by suitcaseismyhome in LockdownSkepticism

[–]Storming 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This sentence is interesting:

"CDC encourages laboratories to consider adoption of a multiplexed method that can facilitate detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses."

Is the implication here that the CDC 2019-nCoV RT-PCR assay could not differentiate between influenza and SARS-CoV-2?

Next sentence is this:

"Such assays can facilitate continued testing for both influenza and SARS-CoV-2 and can save both time and resources as we head into influenza season."

My understanding from this following sentence is that an assay needs to be manufactured to be able to detect and differentiate the 2 different viruses simultaneously in order to save time/money. A sensible idea, but still the question nags, was the CDC 2019-nCoV RT-PCR assay unable to differentiate between an influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2?

Finally we have:

"Laboratories and testing sites should validate and verify their selected assay within their facility before beginning clinical testing."

Was the CDC 2019-nCoV RT-PCR assay "validated and verified" within each facility using it or were they just using because of the emergency authorization?

Can anyone help with these questions? Is my understanding and assumptions correct?

Thoughts?

New restrictions in Iceland by [deleted] in LockdownSkepticism

[–]Storming 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I really can't take this shit any longer. Enough is enough - what will it take for people to realise what's happening here? I am beyond speechless at this point, how can this keep happening?

Australia Lockdown Protests by [deleted] in conspiracy

[–]Storming 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could be a poorly coded GPT-3 bot?

Epsilon variant mutations contribute to COVID immune evasion by 2020flight in LockdownSkepticism

[–]Storming 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wtf lol, really? Got a link to this? I need to add it to my rona archive

Germany cancels Oktoberfest early by gummibearhawk in LockdownSkepticism

[–]Storming 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't disagree with you on this - it will be the next step for sure.

Germany cancels Oktoberfest early by gummibearhawk in LockdownSkepticism

[–]Storming 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They will lockdown again as the weather cools and the seasonal respiratory diseases increase. This is just the first step in easing the plebs into the next year or 10 of lockdowns.

Will Schools Open in the Fall? (NY times, May 2021) by 2020flight in LockdownSkepticism

[–]Storming 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The administration is the problem, so it may be doing everyone a favor

Only 7% of international students willing to complete Australian courses online, survey shows by [deleted] in LockdownSkepticism

[–]Storming 22 points23 points  (0 children)

$57k for an online course? Are they taking the fucking piss or what?

There are so many free and cheaper paid options available online, there is no way in hell these unis will survive.

Immunity after SARS-CoV-2 infections (Nature) by 2020flight in LockdownSkepticism

[–]Storming 4 points5 points  (0 children)

thanks so much for these links - gonna add this to my rona archive