I furnished a list of items to a newly wed couple (South Indian) who are setting up their home in B'lore. This list is indicative & should serve as a ready reckoner just so that they wont have to scratch their head thinking what is needed. Additions/deletions will be there 1/n

Sofa Set - 2+1+1 - Go for Wooden one with Cushion. They last longer and the cushion can be changed later. The rexine stuffed sofas look great but dont last more than 3 years. Most of the time they use very cheap wood inside, as they are covered. 2/n
A glass topped wooden teapoy that matches with the sofa set.

Cot - Instead of a Double Cot, suggest go for 2 Single Cots and join them together. This way one gets more space, and it is easy to clean under the Cots. 3/n
Go for matching orthopaedic mattresses. They support the back. Go for slightly harder ones

4 Pillows

At this stage guest cot is not required

2 Seater Dining Table with 2 Chairs should suffice and saves space

4 Plastic/ Deck Chairs that can be stacked 4/n
Refrigerator - Invest in at least a 270 litre - 300 litre as Fridge lasts long. Go for 2 door but ensure to buy one that has a smaller freezer. Frost Free with a higher Star Rating - 5 or above. Look for 7 years warranty for compressor. Buy a good brand 5/n
Mixie with Chutney jar and juice jar - Preethi Eco Chef is the best

Wet Grinder Table Top - 1.5 litres

An Electrical Orange Squeezer is a small but good investment

Microwave oven 20 Litres - Good for reheating

Gas Stove - 3 Burner. Dont buy cooking range. It is a waste 6/n
Vaccum Cleaner 1600 Watts

Pressure Cooker 5 litres - Though everyone likes Prestige, I am a great Hawkins fan, as it is considered to be more safe

Coconut scrapper/Carrot shredder
Tea Stainer

Coffee Filter or Percolator 7/n
Washing Machine - Take Top Loading, Fully Automatic - 6-7 kg. Bosch used to have a superb front loading one. If you can get it, take it

Aqua Guard Reverse Osmosis Water Purifier (this is essential) 8/n
AC/ Fan as the case may be. AC depending on Room - 1 ton required for a 100 Sq ft room is the thumb rule. Most rooms are 1500 Sq ft. So 1.5 Ton is ideal

Buy a noiseless ceiling fan. You can think of one Table or Pedestial Fan too

Water Heater - 20 Ltrs - good brand 9/n
Dont waste money on floor carpets. They are a source of infection

Go for Steel Wardrobes. Godrej will be very expensive. Try local makes. Ask for the gauge thickness. Take 24/22. 24 for doors and 22 for shelf. 6 Ft wardrobe x 2 nos is enough for now. 10/n
A big covered netted bucket to put soiled clothes
one big bucket to store water and 2 x 20 litre buckets

2 Tables and Office Chairs for official work especially as you might be on WFH

Wifi Router 11/n
Use LED Bulbs. They save on electricity bills

Door Mats/ Bathroom Mats

Bedsheets/Pillow Covers/ Towels

Hot Cases/Microwave oven specific utensils/ Kitchen Utensils/ Cup etc 12/n
The above is only indicative. Thought I shall share here in case it is of use to someone n/n
PS: Pointed out by the Couple and another follower something I missed

A 40 inch TV
Receiver

My thanks to them

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While this will likely to be the case, this should not be an automatic cause for concern. Cases could still remain contained.

Here's how: 🧵

One of @CDCgov's own models has tracked the true decline in cases quite accurately thus far.

Their projection shows that the B.1.1.7 variant will become the dominant variant in March. But interestingly... there's no fourth wave. Cases simply level out:

https://t.co/tDce0MwO61


Just because a variant becomes the dominant strain does not automatically mean we will see a repeat of Fall 2020.

Let's look at UK and South Africa, where cases have been falling for the past month, in unison with the US (albeit with tougher restrictions):


Furthermore, the claim that the "variant is doubling every 10 days" is false. It's the *proportion of the variant* that is doubling every 10 days.

If overall prevalence drops during the studied time period, the true doubling time of the variant is actually much longer 10 days.

Simple example:

Day 0: 10 variant / 100 cases -> 10% variant
Day 10: 15 variant / 75 cases -> 20% variant
Day 20: 20 variant / 50 cases -> 40% variant

1) Proportion of variant doubles every 10 days
2) Doubling time of variant is actually 20 days
3) Total cases still drop by 50%
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MAKE PRODUCTS.

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