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Same here 😄

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I tried it, decided its not for me, gave up half way through the second episode.....

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Your link looks like it was hijacked, this is a screen shot from the first line from my link The second link goes straight to a JD 60 flood They are all using JD name now to try to fool you, maybe try one of the cheap look alikes using JD name, who knows they might be OK

Yes they are automatic. They come with huge great brass plugs that need about a number ten hole, throw them away and use number four or six screws and plugs that is perfectly adequate to fix them, you will then need washers to compensate for the giant holes they put in their steel supporting frames. Not sure what 350w is you mention, the ones I linked to and use are these: Solar Cell JD-8860 they are 60w All the JD range is good, sad to see the prices so high now. There are cheaper ones around but I have found the steel parts on them rust and the batteries don't last well. On the rare occasion we get a very dull day all day long the light will not get a full charge but it soon rights itself when the sun comes out

Bad people avoid well lit house like the plague and will usually move on to something dark. We have two floods pointing at the bedroom window / wall area, advantage is if you have to get up in the night for a pee you don't fall over the cat. We have ordinary curtains and they let just enough diffused light into the bedroom with the curtains closed but don't make the room bright at all, if a power cut happens we can open the curtains and have light inside the rooms of the house. We also have nine hard wired CCD cameras, plus ten wifi cameras connected to the phones and maybe eight or ten dummy cameras and three sirens connected to motion sensors, all apart from the standard house burglar alarm on all the doors and window. You can now buy solar wifi cameras for around B1000, I have one but not fitted yet. A bit of overkill you might say but just to finish it off some of our walls around the property are up to around three meters high depending where they are.

lights around the house and small stand alone staff house and all approaches to both houses are all 60w, I also have a couple of 60w illuminating parts of the three rai garden pond and ornamental Chinese bridge over a waterfall and stream, a couple of smaller ones maybe 30w illuminating the pool deck and catio. Costs nothing to leave them on auto all night long. We don't have any dark areas inside our walls cant afford to risk it as we are isolated and alone at the end of a dirt road. Lights are all automatic when they come out of the box, meaning they come on when it gets dark and go off when it gets light, that can be overridden with the hand controller if you want to use it, so they can be made to come on for maybe three or five hours to suit your schedule, I use that facility to illuminate my pond and pool deck. I have 60w JD solar lights that are maybe four or five years old and still going strong, the smaller ones have a smaller battery and die after about one year, but they are also very cheap.

Nothing less than 60w each flood all round the house facing the house. Heck they are cheap enough and last for three to four years. Benefit is if the power goes out you still have light inside the house. https://www.lazada.co.th/catalog/?q=Solar+Cell+JD-8860+&_keyori=ss&from=input&spm=a2o4m.pdp.search.go.b09a78278dKUkg We have around ten of this model illuminating the entire house and some dark areas in the garden and by the gates Solar Cell JD-8860

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Here are a few real-world examples where high tariff barriers contributed to weak, inefficient industries: 1. India’s "License Raj" (Pre-1991 Economy) For decades, India imposed high tariffs and strict import restrictions to protect domestic industries. While this encouraged local production, it also led to inefficient, low-quality manufacturing. Industries relied on government protection instead of innovation. After economic liberalization in 1991, many protected industries struggled to compete globally. 2. Argentina’s Automotive Industry Argentina has historically imposed high tariffs on imported vehicles to protect its domestic car manufacturers. While this shielded local companies, it led to limited innovation and high vehicle prices for consumers. Argentine automakers struggled to compete internationally, relying on government support rather than improving efficiency. 3. The U.S. Steel Industry The U.S. imposed tariffs on imported steel to protect domestic producers, most notably under Trump’s administration in 2018. While this temporarily helped local steel companies, it also raised costs for industries that rely on steel (like auto and construction), making them less competitive. U.S. steelmakers, shielded from global competition, faced little pressure to modernize. 4. Nigeria’s Textile Industry Nigeria imposed high tariffs and outright bans on textile imports to protect its domestic textile sector. However, due to weak infrastructure and corruption, the local industry failed to grow competitively. Instead, smuggling of foreign textiles flourished, and domestic production remained inefficient. 5. Soviet Union’s Industrial Decay The Soviet Union protected its industries from foreign competition through strict trade barriers. While this led to large state-run industries, they were often technologically backward, inefficient, and unable to compete globally once trade barriers fell after the USSR’s collapse. Conclusion These cases show that while tariffs can protect industries in the short term, they often lead to inefficiency, stagnation, and reliance on government support. For sustainable growth, industries need exposure to competition and incentives for innovation.

High tariff barriers, while intended to protect domestic industries from foreign competition, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies and the development of what is often called a "lame industry." Here's why: 1. Reduced Competitive Pressure Tariffs shield local producers from international competition, reducing the incentive to innovate, improve quality, or lower costs. Without competitive pressure, industries may become complacent and inefficient. 2. Misallocation of Resources Industries that rely on tariff protection may survive despite being uncompetitive on a global scale. This leads to inefficient resource allocation, where labor and capital are tied up in less productive sectors instead of being directed toward more competitive industries. 3. Higher Prices for Consumers Tariffs raise the cost of imported goods, often leading to higher prices for consumers. Domestic producers, protected from competition, may charge more without necessarily improving quality. 4. Retaliation and Trade Wars Other countries may impose counter-tariffs, reducing export opportunities for domestic firms. This weakens industries that could have been globally competitive, further promoting inefficiency. 5. Difficulty in Global Expansion Protected industries may struggle to compete internationally because they are accustomed to operating in a less demanding, tariff-protected environment. When exposed to global markets, they often fail due to a lack of innovation and competitiveness. Conclusion While tariffs can provide short-term protection to developing industries, long-term reliance on them often results in inefficiencies, lack of innovation, and an uncompetitive "lame industry." Sustainable growth requires a balance between protection and gradual exposure to international competition.

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Another classic Val Kilmer clip from Tombstone, Doc Holiday meets Johnny Ringo (1993) Val Kilmer

"I'm Your Huckleberry"

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Also one of my favorite actors: Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65 https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/actor-val-kilmer-dead-65

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