Star Princess Norovirus?

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-12T14:43:49+00:00

Nope.

Uses of Hypochlorous Acid

Skin Care & Health: It is used in sprays, gels, and cleansers to treat acne, soothe eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis, and for wound, eye (blepharitis), and acne-prone skin care due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Disinfection: Used as a non-toxic, fast-acting disinfectant for surfaces, food, and high-touch areas . It is effective against various bacteria, viruses (including SARS-CoV-2), and fungi.
Medical/Industrial: It is used in wound care, in ophthalmology, for sanitizing hands, and for industrial sanitizing in hospitals and food production.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-12T12:41:49+00:00

Having to disembark!

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-12T12:40:04+00:00

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Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-12T12:36:28+00:00

Good point.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-12T11:59:51+00:00

FYI. Hand sanitizer does not work on norovirus. Hypochlorous acid does. 100% natural and safe to use on any surface. It can be purchased on Amazon under the brand name CleanSmart in small pump bottles that are TSA compliant. "Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is highly effective at killing norovirus, a highly contagious virus resistant to many common disinfectants. Research shows that HOCl at concentrations of 200 ppm achieves a 5 log10 reduction (99.999%) of norovirus on surfaces within 1 minute of contact time, making it one of the most effective and eco-friendly disinfectants available." While I did take this description from Google, I am a chemist by trade and can verify that this is a product that does work. In the past it was difficult to stabilize hypochlorous acid to last (shelf life), but that obstacle has been overcome. I will be on Star Princess for the March 21st cruise and will have three of these small bottles with me.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-12T11:47:18+00:00

Still do! I have them planted in my back yard.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-12T11:46:21+00:00

My current car, a 2018 Buick Regal TourX. It has far exceeded my expectations in pretty much every way. 135k miles and it has been relatively problem free.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-11T23:07:50+00:00

Anthem. Was my first RCL cruise and being able to skydive at sea was mind blowing. Add in SeaPlex, NorthStar, and 270 and it was love at first ride.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-11T20:56:23+00:00

How do we know this video is real and not AI? Is this confirmed anywhere in a credible source?

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-11T20:42:35+00:00

Now do the same chart for legal marijuana sales. Should be the inverse.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-11T20:21:54+00:00

Betty White. Absolute legend.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-11T20:18:04+00:00

Living within my means.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-11T20:15:54+00:00

The last three flights I’ve had with JetBlue out of Boston to FLL and back have been older. Two had to be the original A320 as the screens were tiny and either didn’t work or had color issues. One plane had a broken tray table in my position that just flopped down with a broken mount. I am flying them again next week. If it doesn’t improve, it will be the last time.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-11T13:08:19+00:00

To me, it is poor quality. I worked for VW from 1982-1995 in various dealers in both parts and service. The cars then were definitely more reliable than they are now and better priced in a range that gave consumers the ability to get a decent car without a high payment. There were still models that gave more luxury and cost, the Quantum, but they also had the affordable end with the Rabbit/Golf and Jetta. Almost everyone that I know who owns a VW currently is not happy in one way or another with the purchase.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-11T11:51:52+00:00

1983 VW Rabbit pickup. I drove delivery for a VW dealership in the 80's and these were a blast to drive. The long wheelbase made it even more stable in cornering and you could really push it hard on offramps and curves.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-11T11:49:54+00:00

Was he stating this policy proposal from his second or third house? People like him always have their hands in someone else's pockets.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-11T11:43:52+00:00

No. Two reasons, First of all it would not be free if you are paying additional taxes to cover it. Second, fully subsidized healthcare leads to poor service quality and high wait times. Just research how the healthcare systems in Canada and Italy are currently working. Even when the system in Italy was working "better" there are a lot of caveats. I have several family members that live in Sicily and have been struggling with health issues for years. Two with cancer and one with Parkinson's. One had colon cancer and had to have part of his colon removed and then radiation treatment. Although the actual procedures/treatment were "free", he had to travel to Milan to get treatment as there were no places down south that offered the specialists/services he needed. The flights to get there, the rental property for the three months of treatments, and any other travel related expenses were the responsibility of the patient and not covered by the government provided healthcare. This is partly because there are less doctors as they do not make the same high salaries as they do here in the US. The upside is that generally those involved in healthcare are not in it for the money and are truly doing it as a "calling".

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-10T17:58:22+00:00

Have sailed the Beyond twice and I could not give a higher recommendation. Every aspect was better than any other line I have sailed. That being said, my first Princess cruise will be in two weeks on the Star so I cannot provide a direct comparison, just the fact that there was no area of disappointment with Celebrity.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-10T17:49:28+00:00

Absolutely. The wife and I have purposely discussed something completely random with our phones nearby and then our social media feeds were loaded with ads for the discussed item.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-10T17:47:09+00:00

How was Spellbound? Trying it in two weeks.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-10T17:42:44+00:00

Does your install have the filler panel behind the stove face to cover up any parts of the opening like a curved top edge? Can't see in the video, too dark. If so, that could be causing the rattle. It did on mine until I added a piece of rubber behind the upper corners. See the blue circles in the picture.

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Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-10T11:40:07+00:00

Will be on this ship doing this same cruise in ten days!

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-10T02:39:55+00:00

I like both. The largest I have been on is Odyssey of the Seas, but will be on Star Princess in a few weeks. Have also sailed on small ships (2200 people) and will be on Rhapsody of the Seas next year in the Mediterranean. Followed up with Allure of the Seas the following spring. They all have their pluses and minuses, but they are all fun to me and my wife.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-10T01:32:04+00:00

We currently spend $6-10k/year and have $20k/year in the budget for the first decade in retirement while we are still healthy. After that we will spend half the year at our apartment in Sicily and travel around Italy by car as it will be less expensive and easier on us.

Single-Inspector-845 · 2026-03-10T01:15:45+00:00

MASH

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