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Charcoal-based filters are intended to remove organic chemicals, such as pesticides and other harmful compounds. They do little to remove inorganic ions. Resin filters work by ion exchange, a field in which I was once a dab hand. Depending on what ion the resin is preloaded with, calcium and magnesium can be absorbed and exchanged with H+ or Na+. Anion exchange columns are usually exchanging OH-. Water softeners exchange sodium ions for calcium and magnesium. Vinegar in supermarkets ranges from 5-20% concentration. The pH of 10% vinegar is 2.5, so it is a fairly strong acid. 45% vinegar is most probably manufactured using azeotropic distillation.

I have a sore back for another reason.

Vinegar ( acetic acid ) is effective in cleaning insoluble calcium carbonate deposits, converting the calcium into soluble calcium acetate. It is ineffective in dissolving calcium sulphate deposits. Most calcium carbonate deposits are caused by the over-enthusiastic use of lime ( calcium oxide ) by water authorities, during the process of floc-clarification of turbid water. Another downside of said excessive use is rendering chlorine disinfection ineffective, as chlorine is most effective below pH 8. Which is why I always boil tap water if it is used for drinking. Mold is a biological growth, IME the best mold remover is a 5% copper sulphate solution in contact for 24 hours.

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Of course they do. They get to have their bodies cleaned as well as their pipes.

Still don't get it, maybe my musical tastes are too classical.

So it's impossible for you to see your wedding tackle from above?

I don't see it, although I do find people casting shadows at 180 degrees to each other illogical.

That's really subtle.

I've given up alcohol entirely, have very little coffee and ice-cream. OTOH, I have no intention of giving up golf and sex. IMO golf is better, less expensive and I can play for longer.

I wonder why you are comparing apples with marbles. Remind me - is State of Origin a game of thugs trying to play like gentlemen, or vice versa? AFAIK a prerequisite for the sport is a thick neck, reaching all the way past the ears.

A 5% increase isn't much.

Makes one wonder when Centrelink will move into this century with their systems. Snail mail is increasingly infrequent and unreliable.

Why was it not duplicated in your online inbox? As Robodebt has shown, Centrelink needs reforms.

Are you out there helping them?

Life is worth living when there is quality of life. When that is gone, it's time for a graceful exit.

Definitely not. No golf course to play, no scooter to cruise around, stuck with people I can't get away from, who at any time could become plague carriers. Afloat on a medium which could turn nasty overnight, and getting nastier in obedience to the laws of thermodynamics. Dependent on the competence of a crew who have been hired at the lowest possible wage. I'd sooner swallow razor blades.

The young are always disproportionately represented in vehicular accidents, ask any insurer.

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Check out Opinel knives, they come in various sizes. The blade ( high carbon steel ) holds an edge much longer than stainless. Locking ring, folds into a wooden handle. Originally from the Savoy region of France.

I understand the term "comfort food" is used for high sugar and carbohydrate. It would be interesting to know what proportion of people have genuine disorders, and who eat too much and drink too much, out of habit and the social milieu. There are hundreds of Youtube videos, with cardio and stretching exercises, which only take 10 or 20 minutes to complete. Two of them are in my daily routine. I don't get any pleasure out of exercise, except when it is golf. I regard it as a discipline I need to maintain, to assist and extend my quality of life. Swimming and climbing stairs are boring, but necessary. Having said that, I do have a sense of accomplishment in weaning myself off four different pharmaceuticals, which doctors had me on for decades. My eGFR has improved considerably by doing so. I also regard mental exercise as important, and have various strategies. Posting on ASEAN is only one of them..

I remember the 1968 Toyota Corona, a sign of things to come from the Japanese car industry.

You appear to be confusing spelling with grammar. Every so often when I was a manager, I would have to vet job applications. Those with incorrect spelling immediately went into the circular file. If someone could not be bothered to correctly spell an important document which could change their lives, why should I bother reading it? BTW, it's SPRAY with insecticide. To SPAY with insecticide implies a new method of veterinary surgery. Keep working on it, OK?

I tend to buy cooked protein, because it's a bit messy. I do have an air fryer, for pork and chicken roasts. I make my own stewed apple with ginger, dried mango, and cloves. I poach eggs every day, except when my GF is making me omelets. She also does pat goong and mussuman curry. I blend up a soup with broccoli, cauliflower, olives and chili. I cook as much as I want to, and eat out for variety. While the pies look delicious, not healthy food.

Type 2 diabetes is partly genetic, my father had it. I have avoided diabetes with diet and exercise. I was borderline diabetic until I decided to reduce my BMI from overweight to normal. I did a lot of research before embarking on the diet I designed for myself. I banned sugar, processed foods, high carbohydrate vegetables, fruit, and grains. The small amount of alcohol I drink once a week is spirits only. No beer, it is loaded with carbohydrates. I eat plenty of protein and dairy products, cheese and yoghurt. The only vegetables I eat are cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and green beans. For fruit, strawberries, blueberries and apples. Once a week, I'll have a treat of bangers and mash, or ice-cream. I'm a firm believer in the adage if you don't measure it, you can't control it. My body mass went from 93 kg to 78 kg. My waistline decreased by 3 inches. My fasting blood sugar reduced from 124 mg/dL to 100, and my HbA1C went down from 5.7 to 5.5. It is not generally known the uptake rate of sugar in many cancer cells is much faster than in normal cells, and forms the basis of PET scans. Why feed them? I am not saying my diet will work for everyone, it certainly worked for me. There are medications for Type 2 diabetes, such as metformin. My stance on pharmaceuticals is they almost invariably place an extra burden on the kidneys and liver. When doctors recommend diet and exercise for avoiding Type 2 diabetes, they know what they are talking about. IMO it is lack of willpower that causes many to develop the condition, when it is preventable.