A few days ago I purchased a 10-pack of the Finish Quantum just to try them out, as I still have about a half bag of the Method. The first thing I did with the Quantum was to try it in my Miele Diamante empty, just to see if it created a lot of suds (like the newer Miele Tabs do) or if there is a chemical smell. After I heard the detergent door open, I waited about 5 minutes and opened the unit. There was a small amount of suds, but not nearly as much as the Miele Tabs, but still more suds than using the Method half-tab. Here's a pic of the Quantum after 5 minutes: Closed it back up, waited about 20 minutes later, opened it and the suds were gone. There was a very small smell, but not nearly as strong as the Cascade Compete. Later that night when the unit was full, I tried the Quantum with it and I turned off the automatic liquid rinse aid dispenser. Five minutes after the detergent door opened, I checked it and there was some suds, but a few minutes later they were gone. The next morning I checked it, and everything was clean, but a couple plastic cups still had a bit of moisture on the inside, and all tupperware item were wet. The next night I used the Quantum again, but turned back on the rinse aid dispenser to setting 1, which is what I had it set to with the Method and Miele tabs. The next morning I noticed that plastics were dry (like it use to be) and Tupperware was less wet, but still slightly damp. Overall, in using the Quantum tabs over the past few days, I've noticed that everything does appear a bit cleaner, as some cups/glasses/mugs that had some coffee/tea stains are now gone. Also, everything is more shinny. But this pack of 10 tabs was $3, so 30-ceents a tab, which I think is pricy, and they can't be cut in half since it's all powder inside. I'll have to check how much the 45-tab box was at the store or if it's cheaper to buy it on-line. The Method is 20 for $6, which is also 30-cents a tab, but since I cut those in-half, I get 40 loads at 15-cents each.

I saw report of the update release earlier today. I personally have my FF updates disabled. This allows me to take a wait-and-see approach to browser, add-on and search engine updates. A cursory review shows mixed opinions on the update. The Change Log is tagged below. DA Here is a link that might be useful: Filehippo.com

Thank you for the wonderful responses to my post. DH and I got home late yesterday and had our son with us . He had flown in from San Diego to do the Tough Mudder adventure race with his sister in Atlanta on Saturday the 11th. We drove to Atlanta and congratulated the 2 of them on a fantastic day and had a bite to eat and then brought DS2 here to stay with us until his return to CA on the 18th. The Vipassana 10 day retreat was more than either of us expected. We have spent hours talking about it while driving to Atlanta. We weren't sure how to answer the inevitable questions concerning our personal experience. That is the key , of course. This is an individual experience. No 2 people will travel this path in the same way. Just as we all have different lives up to the time we enter the retreat we move through the days in our sheltered bubble and then emerge from our cocoon as butterflies ready to try our wings. I will link a very good explanation below. DH and I decided that our joint response is , the retreat is a life - changing experience. It is a gift to yourself and the world. Please look up a retreat in your area of the world and go. Our 41st wedding anniversary took place while we there. We did not see each other but were certainly thinking off and on during that day of the other. Today DH gave me a wonderful gift. After we did our morning meditation we were standing in the kitchen having our coffee...he looked at me and then tentatively reached out and lightly touched my hand. He said, " it feels like we just got married, you know ?". I said yes...I know.... Our DS2 has had so many hard times over the decades. I have shared some of my feelings on this forum . Before he came to see his sister and before we had even gone to the retreat , he registered in CA to go to one in March. We are glad he is giving himself and the world this gift. If anyone wants to "talk" you can email me using GW. I would be happy to continue the discussion and answer questions , if I can. Thank you again for letting me share this with you. c Here is a link that might be useful: Vipassana....what it is...

I have no knowledge of these machines, but you may find some reviews on the link below. Scroll down the page until you reach the Quantum listings. Here is a link that might be useful: Sewing Pattern Review site