I can only answer from a man's point of view so Im sure there will be many differing opinions about the faucet difference but I would not want a faucet that just poured water straight down the drain. There might be a splash factor but when I think of rinsing dishes, as an example, the water pouring into the sink is rinsing the sink and other dishes as it runs. Additionally if you are filling the sink to wash a few dishes or other items, the water aimed at the sink will start the dilution of your soap more readily of it is playing off the sink bottom as opposed to the drain. Before I mention names of online suppliers that offer free shipping I feel it necessary, because of a recent accusation, to say that I am reasonably well known for a blogsite I maintain that is sponsored by National Builder Supply. I am not an employee, do not own it (I wish I did) nor am I paid (the owner is a good friend and I give him credit on the blog site because he does a great job and Im a satisfied customer). I am disabled retired accountant with parkinsons and I pass my days by writing the blog and reading and participating in over 30 discussion groups such as Garden Web and just enjoy helping folks. With that said there are many sites that give free shipping on merchandise, including NBS, but most have a requirement for a certain purchase amount usually $100 to $199. Watch the sights carefully because the prices can seem low but by the time you get done with your shopping the freight if not free at some level can make the price exorbitant. Now so that it will be obvious that I am not prejudiced to just NBS, my experience level and the retailers that I hear the most good about that have these free shipping policies are NBS, FaucetDirect, E Faucets. Im sure there are many more and you will probably be swamped with other suggestions but I believe reputation wise those 3 are the best. And no I also am not employed nor own any of the other 2 either...LOL

I have two Kindle Paperwhites with WiFi and cellular connectivity. Hubs has one with Wifi and cellular, and one with only WiFi. Unfortunately, as has been pointed out, above, the cellular connectivity on new devices is now only available on the Kindle Oasis. The Oasis is significantly more expensive ($250) than the "regular" Paperwhite ($140). Yes, @aok27502, you can download the free Kindle app on many devices -- I have it on my desktop computer (running Windows 10), as well as on my iPad Air and iPhone. But, a big advantage to reading on an actual Kindle device is the absence of glare on the screen. The built-in front lighting is great for reading in a dark room (e.g., in bed while your spouse is trying to sleep). And Kindles are very light weight. @Suzieque you might be able to find an earlier generation Paperwhite with WiFi and cellular on Amazon.

Here is an article from Wirecutter about over the counter hearing aids. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/signs-of-hearing-loss-otc-hearing-aids-could-help/ Mine look like the Lively 2 Pro. Mine are from ReSound and cost $6k a year ago. They were fitted by an audiologist with a Masters degree at my ENT’s office. She is able to make adjustments and send them to my hearing aids over the internet. Mine are controlled through my iPhone. There is a button on mine where I can control volume, but I’ve never learned to use it, because it is so easily done from my phone. Mine are pretty much invisible. The thing behind my ear was ordered to match my hair color. the wire that goes from it to the part in my ear is very fine. The audiologist taught me where to put it so that it blends in with my ear. I can wear my hair behind my ears without the hearing aid showing. I agree with AD, your mother needs to be seen by an ENT. I blame my hearing loss on jet engines from my days as a flight attendant and from playing music too loudly. The audiologist said my hearing loss is barely at the level for hearing aids. I bought them mainly to appease DD. I say she talks too fast and does not enunciate clearly. She said I needed hearing aids. HA! @daisychain Zn3b, If you have any questions, I’ll be happy to answer them, if I can.

Hi Pat, What I do sometimes with success in regards to a stains + odors+ plus whatever unfortunate thing has crossed my laundry room is: Prewash/soak: 1/4 cup powder Biz or one Dropps Oxygen Bleach pod, half cup Borax, line 3 of Tide Free&Gentle liquid (or powder), let machine mix around, pause or turn off machine, allow to soak for however long it needs. Drain and spin. Mainwash: Line one of Tide F&G liquid or 1/4 cup of Tide F&G powder (same dose if using regular Tide liquid or powder...) 2 TBS STPP. Run through wash cycle as usual. Over here, this will 99% of the time remedy whatever the situation may have been. I use warm for the prewash/soak and hot for the main wash. Sometimes I feel it would benefit the situation if I let the main wash soak for 20 mins... Beagle is correct; Tide pods of all variety contain optical brighteners, but they do clean very well. Liquid Tide F&G does not contain OBs. Hope that helps.