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| schestowitz__ | >>> I am on some of those lists and not noticing any spam. Though I won't | Mar 19 08:56 |
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| schestowitz__ | >>> comment on the content. :/ | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | >> Maybe by weekend I can write something. | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | >> | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | >> I just need to get the facts verified. | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | >> | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | >> The cancel storm now targets Pocock. | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | >> | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | >> I don't know what's true and what's false; | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | > Facts are more important than ever. The lynch mobs seem to avoid facts | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | > and its participants largely trained to attack despite (or because of) | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | > the lack of facts on a topic. | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | > | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | > However, part of the attack is just a Trump-style shit storm to burn | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | > people out or drive them away, leaving just the lynch mob. | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | > | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | >> shades of Assange... | Mar 19 08:56 |
| schestowitz__ | > I haven't seen any of the tools who were spreading lies about Assange on | Mar 19 08:57 |
| schestowitz__ | > the Fediverse apologize yet for having done so. Something to keep in | Mar 19 08:57 |
| schestowitz__ | > mind. | Mar 19 08:57 |
| schestowitz__ | There's a very long article about it coming shortly... | Mar 19 08:57 |
| schestowitz__ | https://twitter.com/fcassia/status/1240429617472843779 | Mar 19 11:50 |
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| schestowitz__ | " | Mar 19 11:50 |
| schestowitz__ | #Coronavirus lockdown might have saved 77,000 lives just by the reduction in #air #pollution | Mar 19 11:50 |
| schestowitz__ | cc/@lproven @schestowitz | Mar 19 11:50 |
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| schestowitz__ | https://twitter.com/Hattie_T_Cat/status/1240386375867748353 | Mar 19 11:51 |
| -TechrightsBN/#boycottnovell-@Hattie_T_Cat: @schestowitz Why I just ordered a Talos II workstation from Raptor Computing Systems and dumped Intel. But wrong article link? | Mar 19 11:51 | |
| schestowitz__ | No, links seems to work OK | Mar 19 11:51 |
| schestowitz__ | *link | Mar 19 11:52 |
| schestowitz__ | https://twitter.com/kasiaanderson/status/1240366438256226304 | Mar 19 11:52 |
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| schestowitz__ | Yes, I am aware. Seems like a hostile agenda takeover. | Mar 19 11:52 |
| schestowitz__ | https://twitter.com/GordonFbpe/status/1240353829658529802 | Mar 19 11:54 |
| -TechrightsBN/#boycottnovell-@GordonFbpe: @schestowitz patents versus lives. https://t.co/7jJBGHgQkD | Mar 19 11:54 | |
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| schestowitz__ | https://twitter.com/grgnbusra_/status/1240621159604981763 | Mar 19 16:04 |
| -TechrightsBN/#boycottnovell-@grgnbusra_: @schestowitz Why? | Mar 19 16:04 | |
| schestowitz__ | https://twitter.com/Munazir__Shah/status/1240623008642785280 | Mar 19 16:05 |
| -TechrightsBN/#boycottnovell-@Munazir__Shah: @grgnbusra_ @schestowitz Because They've Banned 4G High Speed Internet. Kindly Google It | Mar 19 16:05 | |
| schestowitz__ | https://twitter.com/cherry_ives/status/1240627356466888706 | Mar 19 16:05 |
| -TechrightsBN/#boycottnovell-@cherry_ives: Not if he had endorsed 💙💙@TulsiGabbard The mystery for some future book is why didn’t he. Also, I suppose could lef… https://t.co/yqGBmST6gr | Mar 19 16:05 | |
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| schestowitz__ | Richard Retweeted Dr. Roy Schestowitz (罗伊) | Mar 19 16:05 |
| schestowitz__ | Not if he had endorsed @TulsiGabbard The mystery for some future book is why didn’t he. Also, I suppose could left ever really get behind an honorably serving military officer (disciplined, plays within system, follows rules...) | Mar 19 16:05 |
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| schestowitz__ | https://twitter.com/tantraymudasir6/status/1240622673136246784 | Mar 19 16:05 |
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| schestowitz__ | https://twitter.com/abtb2020/status/1240674212785917955 | Mar 19 16:26 |
| -TechrightsBN/#boycottnovell-@abtb2020: Fucking religious people. https://t.co/2og74rRa6M | Mar 19 16:26 | |
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| schestowitz__ | http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/03/breaking-eqe-and-pre-eqe-postponed.html?showComment=1584484749195#c847886248184527134 | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | " | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | I would strongly disagree with this. If there are no passes for EQEs then there should be no passes for pre-EQEs. Why not let candidates who are doing foundations this June to skip this and do the PEB exams this year. | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | It must be fair for all candidates so exams. | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | Graver TankTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 12:55:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:54 |
| -TechrightsBN/#boycottnovell-ipkitten.blogspot.com | BREAKING: EQE and pre-EQE postponed until further notice - The IPKat | Mar 19 18:54 | |
| schestowitz__ | The reason for the Pre-Exam was to prevent candidates attempting the Main Exam who were not prepared enough. If it is waived, this will probably happen again, burdening the markers with very poor efforts. I know a lot of people study very hard, but there are also a huge number who do not. If Pre-exam were to be skipped for one year, 2021 is likely to see a large number of poor attempts as many candidates hope for leniency there as | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | well. | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | Waiving would only be possible if the Pre-exam was abolished completely for all current & future candidates, with the necessary changes in the marking procedures. That might be a better discussion :-) | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 15:05:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | I don't believe that that is comparing like-for-like. The Main EQEs are a substantive qualifying exam, whereas the pre-EQE is just a barrier to take a further exam. Nobody would be given a free 'pass' in any case; they would simply be allowed to skip the barrier to take the qualifying exam. | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | The UK foundations do give candidates a part-level qualification, so again that is not comparing like-for-like. I agree, it would be unconscionable to give away a level of qualification for free, but that isn't the case with the pre-EQE. | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | Totally agree that a valid argument against waiving it is 'burdening the markers with very poor efforts'. However last year only 107 of the 920 people who took the pre-EQE failed, so I wouldn't say that would represent an unmanageable burden.. | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | Having said all that, it would obviously be best if the pre-EQE were reorganised, I just don't think it would be at all unreasonable if it weren't | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | Graver TankTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 17:48:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | The burden on the markers is due to the unprepared people taking the Main Exam papers - there are people who get less than 25 marks, and these have to be marked by two people independently. And by a third if the marks deviate too much. At this level on the C & D papers, these candidates had no chance of passing. | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 22:39:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | Giving a pass to pre-Eqe is not a good idea nor is it fair on candidates doing main EQE. A better way is to provide reasonable compensation for all affected candidates like discretionary marks. | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | Pete PollardSaturday, 14 March 2020 at 12:12:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | https://patentepi.org/en/epi/news/a4e7106e-0f2c-4d35-af84-6b00f6f89f5c | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | ".... many governments have taken measures to prevent spreading of the COVID19 disease, amongst them prohibition of public events with a certain size up to putting certain regions under total quarantine with an absolute travel ban. | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | Additionally, many companies and employers have also put in place travel restrictions for their employees. It is not possible to carry out a complex pan-European EQE under those circumstances without putting at risk participants and organizers. | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | We all do not know, how the situation will develop within the next months. We support and encourage therefore the Supervisory Board, the EPO EQE secretariat and all other bodies involved to explore all necessary measures to carry out an EQE for the candidates who planned to sit in March 2020 as soon as the situation will allow, either still within 2020 or only in 2021." | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:54 |
| -TechrightsBN/#boycottnovell-patentepi.org | epi | Mar 19 18:54 | |
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| schestowitz__ | Graver TankSaturday, 14 March 2020 at 23:15:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | Not a very strong response. Maybe one day, the epi will take some initiative and set out their vision and plan for the EQE going forward. | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousMonday, 16 March 2020 at 14:05:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | I think it would be wise for CIPA/PEB to postpone the PEB exams this October. We are entering a long period of lock down and many of us will have to start looking out for each other and our older relatives. From the predictions, it is likely that most of us will get the virus. | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | I do not think it is a good idea to proceed with the exams in October. It is clear that this is going to go on for 4-6 months. Many candidates' spring and summer months will be massively affected. It is much better to call this off early rather than risking many candidates going through revision and finding out that they can't do the exams. | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | I suggest PEB exams in October to be cancelled. | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:54 |
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| schestowitz__ | AnonymousMonday, 16 March 2020 at 14:28:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:54 |
| schestowitz__ | As regrettable as it is, it is the right thing for CIPA/PEB to cancel the exams as it is now clear that this is going to be a long period of time i.e. many months ahead. I totally understand the economic impact it has on candidates but firms and businesses will be hit hard in the next few months. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | Calling it off early will at least allow candidates not to waste their time revising. I do not see this epidemic slowing down in the next few months. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousMonday, 16 March 2020 at 14:32:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | As government policy is to ask over 70s to self-isolate for 16-20 weeks, this would mean that many in our profession will have to go and look after their loved ones. It would put a huge burden on those candidates to also prepare for the PEB exams. Its disappointing but I agree that PEB exams in October should be postponed. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | We also do not know when EQEs will be rescheduled but it looks like it will be next year. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousMonday, 16 March 2020 at 14:25:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | I would have to agree with this. I think CIPA/PEB should act within the next few weeks. Unfortunately, we need to think about the many months before the exams take place and its not credible/sensible to be allowing candidates to prepare for these exams in this moment. CIPA/PEB has a duty to contribute to the national effort. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | It is disappointing but the right thing to do. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousMonday, 16 March 2020 at 14:38:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | Some national countries like Italy have postponed their national exams. PEB really needs to consider this. My personal view is that they should cancel October's exams. Its a question of when they should announce this rather than if. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:55 |
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| schestowitz__ | AnonymousTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 08:01:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | I'm sorry but where did you read about Italy postponing the national exams?? I'm enrolled for those and I haven't received any such communication. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | I'm not saying it cannot happen, but they haven't made any announcement in this regard as far as I know. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousMonday, 16 March 2020 at 14:43:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | As a potential candidate, I would appreciate a decision within the next few weeks rather than later nearer to October if PEB/CIPA would cancel these exams. We would all understand the decision if they call it off but don't leave it late. As many have said, it is better for us if we don't have to go through the pain of revising and then find that we can't do the exams. Due to the current situation, it would not be unreasonable to | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | call it off. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:55 |
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| schestowitz__ | Gilman GrundyTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 08:57:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | July is plenty of time to make such an announcement. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousMonday, 16 March 2020 at 18:04:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | There has been new updates from UK government. I think CIPA/PEB would have no choice but to cancel October's exams. Its a shame but it doesn't seem right in these exceptional times. PEB/CIPA should call this off as early as possible. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousMonday, 16 March 2020 at 18:08:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | The peak is calculated to be around June. 16-20 weeks of isolation is a long time. Its a horrible situation but PEB exams need to be cancelled. It would significantly ease worries of candidates if they announce it soon. Everybody will understand. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousMonday, 16 March 2020 at 18:55:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | Yep - I would agree with the above thoughts although disappointing as it is, the best thing is to cancel PEB exams now and notify everyone in advance. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | I would be surprise if CIPA/PEB haven't been discussing this already. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousMonday, 16 March 2020 at 18:59:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | Does anyone know CIPA/PEB are actively reviewing this thread. Could someone pass this onto CIPA. | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | There are now genuine concerns about the spread of this virus and I don't think we should press ahead with examinations this year (also taking into the many months of preparation before October). | Mar 19 18:55 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:55 |
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| schestowitz__ | AnonymousMonday, 16 March 2020 at 20:57:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | maybe IPKAT can help with this. | Mar 19 18:56 |
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| schestowitz__ | AnonymousMonday, 16 March 2020 at 20:55:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | Thus could last till August/September. No way PEB exams can go ahead this year. | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:56 |
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| schestowitz__ | Gilman GrundyTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 08:56:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | The exams are due in October, July is quite enough time to announce their delay/cancellation. | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | There may not actually be any "end" to this crisis. There is the next ~6 months when the health service needs to build up capacity to deal with it, and giving the health services time to do it is the reason for all the measures that have been announced. What happens when they do have enough capacity? | Mar 19 18:56 |
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| schestowitz__ | AnonymousTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 11:31:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | They should probably make a decision before registration is opened. My view is that it should be called off this year. | Mar 19 18:56 |
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| schestowitz__ | AnonymousTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 11:37:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | End of June/early July should be the right time although personally, I don't see why they need to wait till July to cancel. | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | Its clear that this is going to hit us through the whole of summer/early autumn and possibly until next year. | Mar 19 18:56 |
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| schestowitz__ | Graver TankTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 13:22:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | This will end eventually and we have to get back to normal - it seems early to cancel activities for October. Besides, actually taking exams should be manageable. For some school state exams, they are talking about having desks spaced further apart, fewer people per room etc. It may mean that you have to be flexible in your preparation and use whatever time you have available to study. | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 14:20:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | I think we need to have wider considerations as exams are not just on the day but has many months of preparation. Some will catch it, others will have more caring responsibilities during this crisis and unfortunately some will lose their loves one. Preparation will be disrupted so I think its not bad to cancel PEB exams during these testing times. | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 14:22:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | My workplace is also closing down - we are expected to work from home so training will be affected in some way. Work is gearing up to cope with potentially half of their work force. Trainees are now expected to fulfil other roles and not to concentrate on training. These things need to be considered so I think it is only appropriate to cancel PEB exams this year. | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | By the End of June - if situation is not improving, it should be cancelled. | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 16:52:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | Yeah this isn't going away by June. | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | I'm not even sure it would be sensible to hold an in-person EQE in March 2021. Solutions for doing the exams remotely need to be found. | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | Graver TankTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 17:57:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | Some people will have their preparation disrupted, and others will now have extra time to study (you are now being forced to make the social sacrifices that you would normally have to make when you study). | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | Obviously if someone around you gets sick, or you get sick, then it is completely different. But I don't understand why you cannot start your preparation now? - surely, many of the things you learn will also be useful in your job. You can take it easy closer to the exam. | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 22:26:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | 1. You can't expect someone to revise when potentially they might have an EQE rescheduled date later in the year. This rules out EPO candidates as we know | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | 2. Universities have cancelled their exams and are trying to find alternative ways of assessment. This may not be possible and exams for QMW or equivalent are cancelled. This rules out candidates who haven't got foundations if exams cannot go ahead. | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | 3. JDD courses are often run between May to Aug. This will probably get cancelled as groups are now banned. Lack of course available during crucial revision period. | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | 4. Massive disruption to industry and firms. Many firms will suffer through this period. Some employees may be asked to take time off or work part time or be laid off. This massively affect personal finances and well being. | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | 5. Health and well being of candidates who may now be asked to take on more caring responsbilities | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | 6.coronavirus is likely to last for months. | Mar 19 18:56 |
| schestowitz__ | Taking in all these factors will have a massive impact on preparation time. These extradionary measures will probably last through summer and early autumn. In these extradionary events and if there is prolong period of it, PEB should cancel exams in Oct as a significant portion of candidates won't be prepared. They need to announce it early than the EPO did to minimise any distress and time wasted. | Mar 19 18:57 |
| schestowitz__ | AnonymousTuesday, 17 March 2020 at 22:32:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:57 |
| schestowitz__ | This situation is so serious and much bigger than any of us who have imagine. Revision is probably least on everyone's mind. I think PEB would need to cancel and announcing this in June would be most appropriate. | Mar 19 18:57 |
| schestowitz__ | We are in for a long period of disruption. 18 months is latest prediction. | Mar 19 18:57 |
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| schestowitz__ | Graver TankWednesday, 18 March 2020 at 10:10:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:57 |
| schestowitz__ | I am not sure if it is the same people on here as before, but there were a lot of voices urging the EQE to find a way to go ahead, even if certain countries (like the Italians) could not attend. | Mar 19 18:57 |
| schestowitz__ | Surely it is better to have the exams take place as normally as possible - many people will be able to prepare, and some will be disrupted. And you avoid them having to be pushed back and disrupting other exams. | Mar 19 18:57 |
| schestowitz__ | Most of the courses are looking at online options. It is not ideal and it is chaotic, but it will not be impossible to study for many people. | Mar 19 18:57 |
| schestowitz__ | Reply | Mar 19 18:57 |
| schestowitz__ | NamoWednesday, 18 March 2020 at 16:35:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:57 |
| schestowitz__ | Unfortunately there is no training going on in my firm. This is purely survival mode. I'm more worried about my job over the next few months than exams. | Mar 19 18:57 |
| schestowitz__ | I think it should be postponed if things do not improve by the end of June. | Mar 19 18:57 |
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| schestowitz__ | AnonymousWednesday, 18 March 2020 at 16:37:00 GMT | Mar 19 18:57 |
| schestowitz__ | I be surprised if any exams are going ahead this year. | Mar 19 18:57 |
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| schestowitz__ | https://twitter.com/psychwriter1515/status/1240707376547631104 | Mar 19 19:30 |
| -TechrightsBN/#boycottnovell-@psychwriter1515: @schestowitz This site (put together by a pretty amazing 17-yr-old) pulls data for case numbers as soon as they are… https://t.co/K4k25P4D3V | Mar 19 19:30 | |
| -TechrightsBN/#boycottnovell-@psychwriter1515: @schestowitz This site (put together by a pretty amazing 17-yr-old) pulls data for case numbers as soon as they are… https://t.co/K4k25P4D3V | Mar 19 19:30 | |
| schestowitz__ | "This site (put together by a pretty amazing 17-yr-old) pulls data for case numbers as soon as they are reported, but doesn't seem to show numbers changes by date which is very important in determining the progression of infection." | Mar 19 19:30 |
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