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Chrome Browser Does Not Show My Amazon Advertisements

Chrome Browser Does Not Show My Amazon Advertisements

09/15/2017 Score Card Comments 0 Comment

Chrome Browser Does Not Show My Amazon Advertisements

 

I noticed that when I viewed my web site using Chrome, the advertisements along the left side widget area did not show correctly.

 

Image shows a sad face instead of the Amazon advertisement.
Instead of Amazon advertisement showing properly, this image appeared.

I went into my Chrome extensions and turned off each one until I found the culprit.  It was Privacy Badger.

Once I turned Privacy Badger Chrome extension off, my Amazon advertisements would show.

 


Technology, Web site creation and modification
Amazon Advertisements do not show properly, Badger Extension, Chrome Browser Does Not Show My Amazon Advertisements, Chrome Problem
The United States Is In Decline

The United States Is In Decline

08/31/2017 Score Card Comments 0 Comment

The United States is in a downward trajectory from being an hegemony, sole world power. Currently China may have matched the United States and if not now will soon do so. More important, China will surly surpass the United States in the year 2030. A number of factors have brought this about. To have this explained to you, I recommend three options for you to consider:

  1. Start by listening to this podcast: Alfred McCoy, the author of “Policing America’s Empire: The United States, the Philippines, and the Rise of the Surveillance State”. He joins us to discuss his new book “In the Shadows of the American Century: The Rise and Decline of U.S. Global Power” and how much Donald Trump’s ignorance and incompetence is accelerating America’s decline and China’s rise, and whether a less powerful, more generous and collaborative America could co-exist in a world without a single hegemon.
  2. Another website, The Intercept, audio is recommended: https://soundcloud.com/the_intercept/intercepted-podcast-extra-alfred-mccoy
  3. Consider buying this book: In the Shadows of the American Century: The Rise and Decline of US Global Power (Dispatch Books) by Alfred W. McCoy a distinguished historian at the University of Wisconsin.The book is due to come out September 12, 2017.   Wikipedia credentials for Dr. Alfred W. McCoy : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_W._McCoy

 


Books, China, Commentary, Countries, Opinion, Politics, United States of America
Alfred W. McCoy, China will surpass the USA as a world power., In the Shadows of the American Century:, In the Shadows of the American Century: The Rise and Decline of US Global Power, The Intercept, The Rise and Decline of US Global Power, US Is in decline
President Trump Is Allegedly Mentally Ill.

President Trump Is Allegedly Mentally Ill.

08/26/2017 Score Card Comments 0 Comment

There is a, soon to be released, book (estimated release date is October 3, 2017) about President Trump’s lack of fitness to be in office.

The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Professionals Assess a President is a consensus view of two dozen psychiatrists and psychologists that Trump is dangerously mentally ill and that he presents a clear and present danger to the United States.

The book is written by Bandy X. Lee (Author), Robert Jay Lifton (Contributor), Gail Sheehy (Contributor), William J. Doherty (Contributor), Noam Chomsky (Contributor), Judith Lewis Herman M.D. (Contributor), Philip Zimbardo Ph.D. (Contributor), Rosemary Sword (Contributor), Craig Malkin Ph.D. (Contributor), Tony Schwartz (Contributor), Lance Dodes M.D. (Contributor), John D. Gartner Ph.D. (Contributor), Michael J. Tansey Ph.D. (Contributor), David M. Reiss M.D. (Contributor), James A. Herb M.A. Esq. (Contributor), Leonard L. Glass M.D. M.P.H. (Contributor), Henry J. Friedman M.D. (Contributor), James Gilligan M.D. (Contributor), Diane Jhueck L.M.H.C. D.M.H.P. (Contributor), Howard H. Covitz Ph.D. A.B.P.P. (Contributor), Betty P. Teng M.F.A. L.M.S.W. (Contributor), Jennifer Contarino Panning Psy.D. (Contributor), Harper West M.A. L.L.P. (Contributor), Luba Kessler M.D. (Contributor), Steve Wruble M.D. (Contributor), Thomas Singer M.D. (Contributor), Elizabeth Mika M.A. L.C.P.C. (Contributor), Edwin B. Fisher Ph.D. (Contributor), Nanette Gartrell M.D. (Contributor), Dee Mosbacher M.D. Ph.D. (Contributor)

To hear a podcast that promotes both the books and the view that President Trump is allegedly mentally ill, can be found here:

http://archives.ianmasters.com/sites/default/files/mp3/bbriefing_2017_08_23b_lance%20dodes.mp3

Make sure you carefully listen to the end of this podcast because they bring up some possible, really bad, scenarios:

• A military take over by the generals that Trump has surrounded himself with, to stop Trump from getting to the nuclear codes and start a war.
• Trump might start a war to rally the nation behind him.

The illness, the president allegedly has, is sociopath.  Here are some traits for this affliction (Obtained from http://www.mcafee.cc/Bin/sb.html):

(1) They are habitual liars. They seem incapable of either knowing or telling the truth about anything.

(2) They are egotistical to the point of narcissism. They really believe they are set apart from the rest of humanity by some special grace.

(3) They scapegoat; they are incapable of either having the insight or willingness to accept responsibility for anything they do. Whatever the problem, it is always someone else’s fault.

(4) They are remorselessly vindictive when thwarted or exposed.

(5) Genuine religious, moral, or other values play no part in their lives. They have no empathy for others and are capable of violence. Under older psychological terminology, they fall into the category of psychopath or sociopath, but unlike the typical psychopath, their behavior is masked by a superficial social facade.


Books, Politics, Reviews
"President Trump", President, President Trump is a sociopath, President Trump is unfit for office
Waterway Plastics Offers Substitution For Polaris Booster Pump.

Waterway Plastics Offers Substitution For Polaris Booster Pump.

08/24/2017 Score Card Comments 0 Comment

Our family has an in ground back yard pool with two pumps.  One of for moving pool water through a filter so the water is made clean.  The second motor moves pool water from the pool filter exhaust out to a pool sweep.  This second pump is at a high enough force that it propels a pool sweep that picks up debris that might fall to the bottom of the pool.  What this pool sweep picks up is deposited into a mesh bag that requires cleaning from time to time.

There are two different pumps and motor combinations that we have installed for the pool sweep.  They are as follows:

  1. Polaris Halcyon Booster Pump (quiet version) Part #PB4-60Q
  2. Polaris Booster Pump  (not quiet)  Part # PB4-60

August 2017, the PB4-60Q began to make motor bearing noise and I had to replace that pump.  It seemed that the PB4-60Q was not made any more and I could not find any in stock.  I could find the PB4-60 but I really wanted a quiet unit.  By chance, I found another booster pump made by another manufacturer.  It is a Waterway Plastics 3810430-1PDA 38104301Pda 0.75 hp Universal Booster Pump.  I purchased mine at  Backyard Pool Superstore.  The price was quite reasonable, $219.99.  The Internet reviews were quite good.

I received it incredibly fast.  It was packed perfectly.  It came with all the hose accessories and teflon tape.  I timed the process of removing the old pump and putting in this new one and roughly took one hour and a half.  I must have spent at least 15 minutes of that time looking for my tools.  I used a Sharkbite fitting for our cooper input line and I used our existing plastic hose for the output line with a union fitting which made the pump water line exchange go real fast.  The motor comes wired for 220 Volts but we needed 120 Volts.  Just a simple switch under the rear cover is all that is required to make this change.  Wiring was way more easy than the A. O. Smith motors that come with the Polaris pumps.  I think the noise from this motor may be slightly higher than the PB4=60Q.  This motor was so cheap and new that I decided to add 3 years insurance.

Booster Pump For Pool Sweep

You might get the impression that this motor is made in the USA because there is a sticker on the unit that makes this claim.  It is designed and engineered in the USA.  I called to confirm this and was told that actually it is manufactured in Mexico.

Caution: this motor runs really hot.  I recommend you let it cool down before touching it.

As with any new product, time will tell if it lasts.


Pool, Pool Products, Repair, Reviews
Polaris Booster Pump, Polaris Halcyon Booster Pump, Pool Booster Pump, Sharkbite, Waterway Plastics, Waterway Plastics 3810430-1PDA 38104301Pda 0.75 hp Universal Booster Pump
E-Bay Not Recommended Because Payments Are LInked To PayPal

E-Bay Not Recommended Because Payments Are LInked To PayPal

08/24/2017 Score Card Comments 0 Comment

I ordered a television table top swivel mount from E-Bay.  The company who I ordered the item from is BulbsOutlet.   I paid with my bank credit card.  A day later I get a notification that my payment went through PayPal, which I despise.  The order is sent to my e-mail and includes the following:  “This email confirms that you have paid Ness Electronics, Inc.”  I call this company and talk to a very nice fellow who educates me. Anything you buy on E-Bay, the payment process goes through Pay-Pal.  When I purchase, using my credit card, I see no reason that the transaction should go through PayPal.  That ends my buying anything more from E-Bay.

Amazon is recommended.
Ebay not recommended.
PayPal not recommended.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PayPal

Note: There is possibly a way to purchase an Ebay item and not go through PayPal.  The transaction will go through your credit card: “How to Buy on eBay Without PayPal“


Internet Sites, Reviews, Vendors
E-Bay, PayPal
Amazon Product Review Problem.

Amazon Product Review Problem.

07/31/2017 Score Card Comments 0 Comment
I dropped being an Amazon Product Review Program participant because I will not stand for anyone telling me how to write my blog posts.  Here are some examples:

Your review could not be posted.

Thanks for submitting a customer review on Amazon. Your review could not be posted to the website in its current form. While we appreciate your time and comments, reviews must adhere to the following guidelines:(which can be found by doing an Internet search for “Guidelines for Amazon.com Community participation.”

  On July 31, 2017 (I gave the product one star)
 
Wrong Charger Sent
 
ExpertPower Direct sent my sister the incorrect item. The Amazon web site showed the connections at the rear when being sold by ExpertPower Direct. This vendor does not seem to understand that the Kenwood TH-F6 now has two different chargers. The charger I ordered should have the connections at the rear. ExpertPower Direct sent me a charger with the connections at the bottom. It is true that you can buy batteries for this radio with the contact points at the bottom but this is unusual. HRO told me to buy from BatteriesAmerica.com from now on. I went to that web site and they really show you there are two different chargers and insist that you choose the correct one.
 
We encourage you to revise your review and submit it again. A few common issues to keep in mind:

  • Your review should focus on specific features of the product and your experience with it. Feedback on the seller or your shipment experience should be provided at www.amazon.com/feedback.
  • We do not allow profane or obscene content. This applies to adult products too.
  • Advertisements, promotional material or repeated posts that make the same point excessively are considered spam.
  • Please do not include URLs external to Amazon or personally identifiable content in your review. (I think Amazon did not like me to show BatteriesAmerica.com because it is an external link that Amazon does not make money from.)

 

 

Updated: March 6, 2019:  The web page for Amazon review guidelines had changed to: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201929730.  But, it would not work when I added the link to this web page, so I had to add search text: “Guidelines for Amazon.com Community participation.”
Updated again September 26, 2020 when the link for the Amazon product was taken down I removed the product link.

Ham Radio
Amazon Product Review Program, BatteriesAmerica.com, ExpertPower Direct, Kenwood TH-F6, Kenwood TH-F6 battery charger

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