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writeshack

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  1. I bought an Oasis 32Gb from a Thai  distributor  through Lazada in December.  Delivery was prompt, it was new and well packaged. It has book ads but they are not that annoying. One swipe  clears them away. The seller was TMT Innovation. The cost was B7990.00 plus B38 delivery. There were others   being offered by this and other sellers. This one suited my needs.  A word about the Oasis.  I like it for the light weight, the screen size and ease of holding in my hand and the buttons, but the battery is smaller than the paperwhite I  had before.  I read for several hours a day and recharge the Oasis every night. Good luck.

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  2. Turn off the inside lights nearest the points they are entering/will enter through, and turn on a nearby light outside, the closer the better. The flying termites will cluster around the outside light and not come inside. At that point a gauze or lace curtain is more than enough to keep them out. And the swarming only lasts an hour or so anyway. Act quickly immediately you see them and it's not really a problem.

  3. I've no objection as long as it doesn't come at the expense of ordinary economy. That's what usually happens.

    China Airlines has just introduced that layout model and in economy, they've squeezed in an extra row of seats in their new 777-300 and reduced the seat pitch to 32 inches. Story here: http://www.nycaviation.com/2014/10/china-airlines-takes-delivery-first-boeing-777-300er/?feedsort=more

    If SIA is planning the same thing, they'll do themselves more harm than good.

    Also, 'Premium economy' is usually centred in the middle of the aircraft where the wings are. That means your view out the window is restricted and there's no point in having a window seat at all if all you can see is the wing.

    I don't mind seeing the wing at all. Very reassuring to know it's still there. I've always enjoyed flying with SIA.

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  4. My blood pressure is consistently high but kept in check at a reasonable level with pills. During a recent stay in hospital two nurses regularly took my BP using the usual pressure bulb and slider at different times. As the problem I was there for healed, one consistently said my BP was now about the same as I measure it at home. The other reported falling readings until I had the BP of a very fit young man. They can't both be right. I'm nearly 70, and I know which I believed, unfortunately.

  5. At the first twinge I take a 120mg Arcoxia tablet, and 24 hours later another one if necessary. It works slowly, but it works for me. Available over the counter, but not all pharmacies. Also generic available from India.

  6. Buy peeled blanched almonds at Makro or wherever, put them in a blender with a  little of your favourite oil and pulse, adding a bit more oil as needed until you have the consistency you want. Even better if you lightly dry roast the almonds first. Don't burn them. Easy peasy.

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