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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,676
    Gulfcoastguy said:
    They don’t have chemistry, biology, and physics labs any more? They definitely don’t have to heat, cool, or clean classrooms. Public facilities like libraries and cafeterias don’t have to be operated. Security guards aren’t needed. Grounds maintenance can be reduced. Gyms are closed. I have a cousin’s child who has a full scholarship including dorm room.
    They have science labs of course.  I don't know what UNC is doing for those.  Some universities are setting up "virtual" labs using a number of techniques.  But of course you wouldn't expect there to be a lab fee for that.

    I think there's a basic misunderstanding of how university finances work that's at play here, however, as well as how a modern university functions.  That's probably a longer discussion.  If you want to get into that, we can start a new thread or you can DM me.

    The short story is that the reality with college tuition these days is that many students do not pay full price.  Their need is met in some way.  So students who are paying full price are essentially subsidizing those who can't afford to do so. And what happens during a pandemic?  Well, more students can't afford to pay as much, and the top universities (of which UNC is undoubtedly one), meet that additional need.  So they are already losing money, lots of it, the total of which far exceeds all of the minor things you mentioned.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,638
    edited August 2020
    I understand the request for refunds and tuition breaks, however, with this being a rather sudden change, schools are still structured for F2F instruction.  They still have buildings, facilities, teachers, admins, student aids, etc.  They still have bills, just like companies who are paying for unoccupied office buildings.

    I get it, I paid F2F tuition for private school, even when it was remote and that was a bitter pill initially.  However, I appreciated the hoops they have been jumping through for remote schooling.  It is not an easy or seamless change (or cheap).  Ultimately, it was beneficial still.  One teacher for 10 kids was an easier transition than 1 teacher for 30 kids.  My child still received quality instruction.  Friend's kids were told just to login to Zoom to get their "hours" even when there was no content.

    I fully expect changes in the future, but this is a major change and will take time to sort out.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,690
    Okay- I am old and have a lawn but used to be pretty good with acronyms, based on a previous life experience but did have to ask google for translation.  Seems F2F escaped my capacity.  I'm good with DILLIGAF, BOHICA and others but generationally challenged.  BTW - I do not do Bookface.  B)   
    I need to up my game...
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,638
    lousubcap said:
    Okay- I am old and have a lawn but used to be pretty good with acronyms, based on a previous life experience but did have to ask google for translation.  Seems F2F escaped my capacity.  I'm good with DILLIGAF, BOHICA and others but generationally challenged.  BTW - I do not do Bookface.  B)   
    I need to up my game...
    Sorry Cap, I'm lazy.  Should always spell out 1st use of acronym.  F2F = Face to Face.. I believe, you would have called it "In person" in the 80s.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    lousubcap said:
    Okay- I am old and have a lawn but used to be pretty good with acronyms, based on a previous life experience but did have to ask google for translation.  Seems F2F escaped my capacity.  I'm good with DILLIGAF, BOHICA and others but generationally challenged.  BTW - I do not do Bookface.  B)   
    I need to up my game...
    Sorry Cap, I'm lazy.  Should always spell out 1st use of acronym.  F2F = Face to Face.. I believe, you would have called it "In person" in the 80s.
    I'm partial to the term "meatspace" in lieu of  the 'ol "in person" but on a "bbq forum" (I've been told that's what this place is) I could see where that might cause some confusion.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,638
    Lit said:
    Chicken thighs and hanging tenders. 
    Hanging tenders?  Is that same as Hanger Steak?  Which happens to be a pretty tasty cut.  Either way, cook looks nice!

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Battleborn
    Battleborn Posts: 3,691
    Drinking beer and burning dogs on this amazing cooker.
    Las Vegas, NV


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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Lit said:
    Chicken thighs and hanging tenders. 
    Hanging tenders?  Is that same as Hanger Steak?  Which happens to be a pretty tasty cut.  Either way, cook looks nice!
    Yes same thing they are really good. Local butcher has CAB all the time $13.99 a lb
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,638
    Battleborn said:
    Drinking beer and burning dogs on this amazing cooker.
    Dam Son.  You are a rookie.  Get a Yeti or keep your drink further from the grill.  Warm beer sucks.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Battleborn
    Battleborn Posts: 3,691
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Battleborn said:
    Drinking beer and burning dogs on this amazing cooker.
    Dam Son.  You are a rookie.  Get a Yeti or keep your drink further from the grill.  Warm beer sucks.
    Hahahaha. Just poured in a frozen glass and just lit the grill. Had to get a pic for The 'Gram.
    Las Vegas, NV


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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    Found one of favorite steels that I haven’t seen in several years. A good ole Victorinox 12” smooth cut. 


    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    HeavyG said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    lousubcap said:
    Okay- I am old and have a lawn but used to be pretty good with acronyms, based on a previous life experience but did have to ask google for translation.  Seems F2F escaped my capacity.  I'm good with DILLIGAF, BOHICA and others but generationally challenged.  BTW - I do not do Bookface.  B)   
    I need to up my game...
    Sorry Cap, I'm lazy.  Should always spell out 1st use of acronym.  F2F = Face to Face.. I believe, you would have called it "In person" in the 80s.
    I'm partial to the term "meatspace" in lieu of  the 'ol "in person" but on a "bbq forum" (I've been told that's what this place is) I could see where that might cause some confusion.
    "meatspace" sounds more like a NAMBLA term than bbq forum. 

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
                                                                                  -Umberto Eco

    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,893
    WeberWho said:
    I don't care who you vote for or what party you are affiliated with, it was cool seeing Air Force One land and take off around corn fields this afternoon. 


    Picking up @DMW?
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    WeberWho said:
    I don't care who you vote for or what party you are affiliated with, it was cool seeing Air Force One land and take off around corn fields this afternoon. 


    @WeberWho - Airforce 2 was in our neck of the woods today.  Didn’t see it but heard traffic was a mess. 

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,523
    Mattman3969 said:
    WeberWho said:
    I don't care who you vote for or what party you are affiliated with, it was cool seeing Air Force One land and take off around corn fields this afternoon. 


    @WeberWho - Airforce 2 was in our neck of the woods today.  Didn’t see it but heard traffic was a mess. 
    I believe this one is the smaller of the two. I think the bigger plane stayed back at MSP. It was cool to see this size plane come down on a smaller landing strip of its size.

    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    Middle child’s birthday and she wanted egged pizza. Haven’t made one in way too long.  I didn’t have the stone hot enough for round 1, but 2 was perfect. 

     
    Greensboro, NC
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,645
    edited August 2020
    What a performance before what a performance!

    https://www.bardown.com/jessie-reyez-performed-the-national-anthems-for-the-raptors-from-the-cn-tower-edge-walk-1.1510497
    canuckland
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,645
    kl8ton said:


    Just got it put together.  Quality has improved much since my last 36 incher purchase.  
    Sweet, resurrect it in your signature  ;)
    canuckland
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  • EzraBrooks
    EzraBrooks Posts: 396
    WeberWho said:
    Mattman3969 said:
    WeberWho said:
    I don't care who you vote for or what party you are affiliated with, it was cool seeing Air Force One land and take off around corn fields this afternoon. 


    @WeberWho - Airforce 2 was in our neck of the woods today.  Didn’t see it but heard traffic was a mess. 
    I believe this one is the smaller of the two. I think the bigger plane stayed back at MSP. It was cool to see this size plane come down on a smaller landing strip of its size.

    Yes, this is a modified 757 which is commonly referred to as Air Force 2.  The airplane most people associate with Air Force 1 is a modified 747.  But any Air Force aircraft carrying POTUS would have callsign Air Force 1.

    I'm an airplane nerd.  :)
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,523
    EzraBrooks said:
    WeberWho said:
    Mattman3969 said:
    WeberWho said:
    I don't care who you vote for or what party you are affiliated with, it was cool seeing Air Force One land and take off around corn fields this afternoon. 


    @WeberWho - Airforce 2 was in our neck of the woods today.  Didn’t see it but heard traffic was a mess. 
    I believe this one is the smaller of the two. I think the bigger plane stayed back at MSP. It was cool to see this size plane come down on a smaller landing strip of its size.

    Yes, this is a modified 757 which is commonly referred to as Air Force 2.  The airplane most people associate with Air Force 1 is a modified 747.  But any Air Force aircraft carrying POTUS would have callsign Air Force 1.

    I'm an airplane nerd.  :)
    Thanks for the explanation! 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,399
    Canugghead said:
    kl8ton said:


    Just got it put together.  Quality has improved much since my last 36 incher purchase.  
    Sweet, resurrect it in your signature  ;)
    . . . and done. . . thanks @c@Canugghead

    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Used a thermometer on my indoor gas range today to find out the therm characteristics regarding the temperature maintaining performance.

    Using the old daisy wheel on my BGEggs is more consistent than my indoor oven.

    I have seen 75⁰F temp swings (below to above), set at 225⁰F, where measurements and recorded data reveals the XL and the mMx only waiver about 30⁰F (below to above).

    Kind of cool data to share.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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