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If someone has a cold or illness, then the polite thing to do, according to the locals, is to don a mask. Which is good. Though, we need another study to gauge the effectiveness of this behavior. Meanwhile, I use the 3M N98 respirators for severe air pollution. However, unfortunately, we have not had any, and I have not worn my masks this year. I still have plenty. So, yes, good to wear a mask if one is suffering from some illness. However, efficacy must be further tested to judge which masks are best, and by how much.

For what purpose will you use this information, if I provide it?

Yes, But. He had a great blog on Forbes for awhile, back in the day. He is a lot of fun.

If Gordon does not know, how are we to know. Gordon Chang has been telling use China will collapse for decades now. And, each year, I have been looking forward to the collapse of Commie China, but it has not yet happened. Maybe, hopefully, Trump, together with the help of Xi, will finally accomplish the collapse of China. One can only hope. I also find it foolish to predict anything, or try to. There is just too much of that, already, going on in the USA, on major news programs. And, the worst is the financial forecasters. Especially that guy....what's his face....the excitable one.... Let's just say that Gordon is very well-meaning.

This is the same type of question that very young children often ask. And, children finally realize that there is no best. There is only better for any given application. I know what is best for me. But, I might not know what is best for Harry, or Tom, or even Jane, for example. If you were to use rain water from the roof, then you might need a pump with the machine that I purchased, because it requires water pressure above that which you might expect... Unless your roof were on the 6th floor, and you were in the basement. Then, you would have plenty of water pressure to operate this machine, and also a shower. You would have super good pressure, in fact. But I use a water pump made by Mitsubishi, and I am sorry I bought this model because, while the Samsung washing machine is super quiet... The Misubishi noise is an outrage. So, please be forewarned.

Dear Folks, Will overpriced Apple products finally GO AWAY, or at least be made far more expensive in the US market? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx28845z30go Or, do you hope so? And, are not more utilitarian phones and laptops FAR MORE appealing than those made by the Control Freaks at Apple, in San Francisco, or wherever? I really don't like Apple because young people treat these devices as status symbols, among their young friends. It goes against my grain, and I think this is partially responsible for the continuing downward spiral of youthful intellectualism....just sick!!! So maybe Trump's tariffs on China will have many unanticipated positive consequences. I hopes so. But, is this likely? Thank you, regards, Gamma

Some people DO have difficulties filling out on-line forms. I know I hate doing so, because they are so very often poorly designed, and normally requires too much trial and error fiddling around. Also, I only use Linux. And, I only use open-source browsers with no spyware.

I recall when the Red Caps were on-hand at railway stations to help carry baggage. I bet the thieves will enjoy their stay in Thailand. And, if they ever get out and return to China, they will most likely face further hardship.

I advise the people I meet to spend less time peering at the mirror. I do NOT score so very high on the narcissism scale that I would think of questions like this... Note: You might also try switching to a NORMAL lens, and I am speaking photographically here.

It has become excellent at pronunciation, these days, including pronunciations in various parts of the world. For American English, the T is NOT pronounced on Google Translate. The reason is frequency of pronunciations. And, some dictionaries show that the T-less pronunciation is much more frequently used by refined speakers in the USA. I have no idea what they do in the UK. And, I presume that the UK is becoming more like Singapore, these days.

If one is in my predicament, then I would suggest buying the SAME model of Samsung that I purchased, and have been satisfied with, for several months. The 16 Kg capacity is fine, but I would not go lower, but only up, up, and away. I think they offer an 18KG model, and I should have chosen that one, because larger capacity is always better for me. But, I was afraid it might turn out to be overkill. So, just buy the one I purchased, but make sure you do not need separate hot hose for water. The machine has no pump to expel water, but I can do without that. Inverter motor driving a beltles tub. Very quiet. So, I just need the basic stuff, with not much more. I like Top loading, because I believe they might require less maintenance. It is only a very basic low cost washing machine that washes clothes, and not much more. Always listen to the Rolling Stones when you want to feel happy, or when in the mood to wash. The band just gets better with age, and the band has produced a TON of music.

May I suggest Gordon's new book, just recently hot on the shelves....

Correct. When I see China, I see RED.

You mean....Little Bush? 小布希?

Lisa Fischer is amazing... In fact... She stole the show...away from Mick....no doubt..... Although, Mick did do a great impression of Ian Anderson.....must admit.... And, looks like Lisa is wearing a NUT-BROWN something or other.... Probably just BROWN-SUGAR...

If you mean that I do not see the world, or anything, as either black or white, then... I agree with you.

She is WONDERFUL. Amazing. Who here ever said otherwise. Probably one of the most underrated performers of all time.

Tina did. And, this is one of her best and most explosive performances of all time....

She had it, for sure.... And, she still had it here, in 1985..... AND here....

Dear Folks, Whatever happened to the Tina we once loved? Did she try to push the envelope so hard that she became a caricature of her good self? Has great music become less music and more show for those who do not really care that much about music? Tina once had Taste. But, now? How did she fall prey to whatever she fell prey to.....? PTSD....maybe? Just wondering.... Regards,.... Note: For just one comparison....here is a MUCH more TASTEFUL Tina..... Oh, wait....she was not so tasteful in this one, either.... Note: BUT, We remember when she was .....GREAT......

1. a very select few who listen to JS Bach, all the time 2. Seldom do I feel the need to wear clothes. Bedclothes I cannot do without. 100-percent cotton, and no exceptions. 3. What is your budget. If you want very low cost, and reliable, then buy the machine I purchased. It's good for the money.... Price Tag Not Maytag

Dear Folks, I wish to provide an update, if you do not mind.... a. As some of you might know, I purchased a Samsung TOP-LOADER which was on sale for an extremely reasonable price. b. I have used this 16-Kg washing machine for several months. c. I am EXTREMELY PLEASED with it. d. I think that you really cannot beat it....FOR THE MONEY. e. The machine I purchased is very quiet, and it does its job quite well. f. Sometimes, I load it with 16 Kgs of all sorts of clothes and sheets, all added at random. g. In the past, using the coin-operated Samsung machines I had used at guest houses, all of which were coin-operated machines, I developed a justifiably bad opinion. h. However, it would be truly unfair of me to not report that I have modified my opinion....now...based upon my good experience with the self-owned Samsung machine which I purchased. i. This Samsung machine is extremely low priced. But, still, it does a good job at what it was engineered to do. j. I would be very willing to recommend this same Samsung to anyone, especially my friends. And, especially cost-conscious friends of mine. k. Here are some of the things that this machine does right.... 1. I can load this machine with 16 Kgs of clothes, and it handles this load quite well. 2. Extremely quiet, which is a big plus. 3. There are plenty of digital settings for all washing situations. 4. This cheap machine is still direct-drive, meaning NO belts to wear out. 5. The top lid of the machine is transparent. And, I like this, because I find it relaxing to watch the clothes churn back and forth. 6. The machine, itself, is aesthetically designed in a more neutral way to fit any home laundry room. The machine I bought is a very nice subtle color of greenish gray, with dark gray panel, and red indicator lighrts. 7. So far, I have NOT experienced even one negative experience with this machine, something very rare for me. 8. Here is the machine that I purchased, which is super cheap....SUPER CHEAP...IMHO.... 9. I cannot say whether or not this type of machine might be right for your wife...but....so far: This machine is right for me. 10. Thank the gods I will never, again, be forced to use a coin-operated machine. This Samsung...if only for me....seems to be one of the best products I have purchased, this past decade. 11. Note: I only report the facts, and nothing but the facts, Folks. And, I try to do this without undue bias..... 12. For me, so far, this machine has been....A Winner. ============================== Also, anytime I get close to this machine, even when I am not especially in the MOOD to do washing...... She calls out to me.....and says....... START ME UP! I love you...... ============ This machine, at least for me, joking aside, has been a very good deal. Just reporting the facts, and nothing but the facts..... START ME UP.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ========== This machine will outlive me...but..... IF I lived to 100, then.... I would buy it AGAIN.....!!!!!!!!! Seriously LOW cost for the value.... Darn Right !!!!! Made a grown man cry..... =============== NOTE: One thing that might have made a difference for me in my washing experience, compared to the Guest-House machines.... When I wash clothes, I turn EVERYTHING UP TO MAXIMUM on this machine.... a. Water level TOPS b. Washing time...TOPS...30 minutes... c. Spin time....MAXIMUM....a long time.... d. Rinse cycles, I like 3 rinse cycles.... So....you cannot make these selections on coin-operated machines. And, I LOVE to use a LOT of water. Detergent? I also use a LOT...... I care less about saving the environment than I do about getting my clothes Spic and Span....

Methane is a very potent greenhouse gas. Lock him up. And, then.... CORK him up, too.