December 9, 2020

Looking to buy a digital camera. Should I get one with a mirror or without? Any help appreciated.

December 4, 2020

Looking for a lawyer who can give me advice about a personal injury lawsuit.

I was hit by a driver, eventually filed suit and now I don't want to deal with it for a number of different reasons, the main one being my mental health. I just need to know the best way to get out of it. Ignore the lawyer and let them withdraw or fire them? Which one has liability? Lawyer strikes me as potentially vindictive. Any help greatly appreciated.

November 28, 2020

I need a new front loader washer, which brand is best? Anyone have a lemon to avoid?

Thanks for any help. I have had my original duets for 20+ years now, but think it might be time to replace them.

November 1, 2020

Lindsey wants women to be handmaids.

https://www.businessinsider.com/graham-women-have-place-in-america-if-against-abortion-2020-11
Fuck you Lindsey.

October 5, 2020

White House Shut down? The market couldn't care less.

This is a list of stocks that hit their 52 week high today.
Too many to list.
Here's a link:

https://www.benzinga.com/news/20/10/17784319/stocks-that-hit-52-week-highs-on-monday

March 26, 2020

Stanford has done a study-released yesterday, about sterilizing masks.

https://stanfordmedicine.app.box.com/v/covid19-PPE-1-2

"In this materials science study of N95 face masks, two disinfection methods which do not reduce the filtration efficiency of the meltblown layer after an appreciable number of treatment cycles were found:
•Method 1: 75°C (158 degrees F) Hot Air (30 mins) for 20 cycles
•Method 2: UV (254 nm, 8W, 30 min) for 10 cycles. Steam treatment causes filtration efficiency to drop to ~85% after 5 cycles, and ~80% after 10 cycles."

I use my dryer shelf insert and use an infrared temp sensor. My dryer is an older Duet and I reach temps of 176 degree F in about 8 mins on the medium setting, which is supposedly a 32 minute cycle. Mine tends to shut off early so I go for 2 cycles.
Watch out for the metal nose bridge coming off. I re-glued one.

March 26, 2020

Information from Stanford about re-using N95 masks. Sterilization. Released yesterday.

https://stanfordmedicine.app.box.com/v/covid19-PPE-1-2

In this materials science study of N95 face masks, two disinfection methods which do not reduce the filtration efficiency of the meltblown layer after an appreciable number of treatment cycles were found:
•Method 1: 75°C Hot Air (158 degrees F), (30 mins) for 20 cycles
•Method 2: UV (254 nm, 8W, 30 min) for 10 cycles. Steam treatment causes filtration efficiency to drop to ~85% after 5 cycles, and ~80% after 10 cycles.

I use my dryer shelf insert and use an infrared temperature reader. Watch out for the metal clip coming off the nose bridge. I glued mine back on.

March 2, 2020

Italy's Coronavirus Death Toll Rises-

"Number of confirmed cases climbs to 1,835 in European country worst hit by outbreak.
The death toll from Italy’s coronavirus outbreak has risen to 52, an increase of 18 since Sunday, as the number of confirmed cases in Europe’s worst-hit country rose to 1,835.

The civil protection agency said 149 people had recovered from the virus, up by 66 since Sunday. The authorities said 742 people had been admitted to hospital, with 166 in intensive care. The vast majority of those infected had shown few or no symptoms and were recovering at home."

February 9, 2020

What did you take with you when you moved?

I'm interested in hearing from ex-pats who moved, and if they had regrets about stuff they brought with them or left behind.

February 8, 2020

Thank you for the heart!

You've inspired me to pay it forward.