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Take note, Royal Caribbean may orally advise you on a phone call and later deny having done so.  We scheduled a Cruise on Jewel of the Seas, a 12 night Mediterranean Venice Cruise We made a deposit of $900.   The advent of the pandemic and the issues with cruising and the pandemic led me to making  multiple concerned calls to Royal Caribbean.  One agent advised me to wait awhile before canceling as Royal Caribbean was gradually pushing their cancellations out further and further.  I waited. On a following call I was told to go ahead and cancel and if Royal Caribbean canceled the cruise, I would get my deposit refunded.   Today I received an email telling me I was getting a credit for a future cruise. I called the 800 number listed in the email.  I was disconnected twice.   I finally got a person and she was so garbled I could not understand her.  This was on a land line.   I called again and finally got a person who told me she would research the problem.  I gave her my phone number

These drives are at a good price point. They seem a little slow. 59.9gb storage. 7 minutes to transfer 747 files, total 1.57gb, that seems a little slow.  However $29.00 for 5 of them makes them a very good value.  From the vendor: Multi-Color 64GB Flash Drive Set – USB flash drive with 64GB capacity, meet your needs of daily use on work, school, home and travelling for photos, music, videos, files storage and transfer. 5 different color thumb drives can be used to store different files, easy to distinguish. Plug and Play – VOOTOO USB2.0 Flash Drive, Simple plug the thumb drive then start to transfer and storage data between devices. (Do not have to install any software) Compatible with Windows 7/8/10/Vista/XP/Unix/2000/ME/NT Linux/Mac OS, and compatible with USB2.0 backwards USB 1.1. Reliable and Safe – VOOTOO USB2.0 flash drive adopts the ultra-stable storage technology, complies with U-SAFE standards, effectively protects your personal files / videos / music / photos or any other

For what ever reason my Samsung S10+ seems to be picky about bluetooth. This earphone connected easily.  I was pleased with the microphone and the fit although it is a bit bulky for behind the ear.  The sound for books and voice was fine, music sound was okay. From the vendor: ★QUICK CHARGE & LONG BATTERY LIFE: The improved lithium polymer battery supports up to 16 hours of non-stop talking or music, 240 hours standby with a quick charge of only 2 hours. Usage time increased by 30%, meet all your daily needs. Our Bluetooth earphones can be a reliable partner for your entire working day. ★ COMFORT AND SECURE FIT: The wireless earpieces are equipped with 270 degrees rotatable boom mic and180 degrees flip-boom arm. Meanwhile, 3 sizes of ear tips attached in the box allow you to adjust the angle and easily fit your ears. The ergonomic design achieves maximum ease even in the long journey with only 0.65 ounces. ★ DUAL MIC NOISE CANCELLATION: Dual-Microphones and CVC 8.0 noise isolatio

Nice thing about these is that you just take them out of the box and put them around the garage. Easy to install, then if or when you catch something you throw the whole thing in the garbage. From the vendor: Long-lasting glue tray effectively traps mice and insects Sturdy refillable design allows you to continuously use the trap Pre-baited boards attract pests to the trap with peanut butter scent No setting or baiting required – simply place and catch Large surface area increases chance of catching pests If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases if you click on a purchasing link below.#CommissionsEarned

This is a really cute stuffed animal.  It is very sparkly which is appropriate for a little girl.  My only complaint is that the plastic bag that it came in was so tight that the animal has a definitive tilt.  A slightly bigger bag would make for a better looking plush. From the vendor: Adorable Image: Cuddly unicorn with big watery eyes, rainbow hair, purple glitter sequins covered body, sparkly purple horn and foot, super soft belly and mouth, fluffy mane & tail. Surface washable. Perfect gift for kids（Ages 3 and up） 🌈Huggable Size: The lovely unicorn measures about 13 inches tall which is a huggable and perfect size for hugging and decoration, and it is very convenient to take away when outgoing. Excellent soothing toy for child. 🌈A Special Gift: A magical gift for little girls, teens, kids and unicorn lovers of all ages. Meet the kids' unicorn fantasy. If you are looking for a creative gift for your kids, the sequin stuffed unicorn will be a good choice. 🌈Magic Functio