{"id":24846,"date":"2021-05-17T06:40:58","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T11:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/?p=24846"},"modified":"2021-05-17T06:40:58","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T11:40:58","slug":"monday-update-150","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/17\/monday-update-150\/","title":{"rendered":"Monday update"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Grizzlies have their work cut out for them following yesterday’s loss to Golden State, finishing the season 9th in the Western Conference. They’ll host the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday at 6:30 and<\/p>\n

The loser of that game goes into the NBA draft lottery<\/li>\n
The winner of that game plays the loser of the 7\/8 game (L.A. Lakers vs. Golden State)\n
- The loser of that game goes into the NBA draft lottery<\/li>\n
- The winner of that game becomes the 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
  This ESPN piece<\/a> has the Grizzlies at +30000 (300-to-1) to win the NBA title. However, they do have Memphis as a 59% favorite over the Spurs Wednesday.<\/p>\n
  Hundreds of people marched Downtown yesterday<\/a> in support of Palestinians under Israeli oppression. More coverage<\/a><\/p>\n
  From WREG: Can I still spread COVID if I’m fully vaccinated?<\/a> A UCSF doctor who is an expert on infectious diseases says it’s “very unlikely.” Recent studies show the vaccines are about 94% effective in preventing the spread of asymptomatic COVID.<\/p>\n
  So, is there any legit purpose in forcing vaccinated people to still wear masks, other than providing leverage to force unvaccinated people to also wear masks?<\/p>\n
  It’s Tax Day. If you haven’t filed yet, you better get on that. Afterward, stop by the Peanut Shoppe on Main to celebrate National Walnut Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n
  A professor of supply chain management at the U of M says the shutdown of the I-40 bridge for months will lead to higher costs for consumers<\/a>. I sure hope this doesn’t result in higher PBR prices at bars.<\/p>\n
  I’m considering a southward journey next Sunday… Earnestine & Hazel’s, Loflin Yard, Ghost River taproom, Wiseacre 2 taproom, maybe Max’s Sports Bar if I’m still in the area when they open at 4:30. The core has become a bore for Sunday Fun Day so I may have to put my walking shoes on.<\/p>\n
  Anyone else’s allergies going bonkers this week? I’ve been having sneezing fits (thank goodness I can have those now without people asking if I have COVID) and my ears itch like crazy. Weatherbug says the dominant pollens right now are hickory\/pecan, maple, and mulberry. Trying to remember if I sneezed a lot when I went to visit my grandparents in Trimble, Tennessee. They had pecan trees in their yard.<\/p>\n
  Time for work here in a bit – I wonder if the building I work in will still require masks – and then I’ll figure out the rest of the day. The angel on my shoulder is saying “you need to research articles to write this week” while the devil on the other shoulder tells me “Bardog, Silly Goose, and Blind Bear.” I kinda think the devil’s gonna win this one. Back tomorrow with more news.<\/p>\n