Never failed! If it fails, it ain’t Visa, rather likely, from my bank or the merchant. I’m done with these online transactions.They probably enjoy the fun of messing up with us! In fact, in many cases, they don’t. An insult from a husby/bf or a Denial of Service (DOS attack) from the wife/gf could mean you’re just a nuissance! The fact that I could be told via email to go pick my internet banking PIN up at the branch, only to arrive to be told the PIN ain’t in, just paints the picture, how pranking the bank can be. Although you deeply care about your issue, don’t assume they all automatically do feel same about your problem. Be sure to follow up on your issues, for the teller/bank representative probably did not enter your issue into the system, or the bank reporting system might (and very like, about 92.54% sure) have failed! Heck, it happened to me.As to whether your issue was even logged remains a mystery too. As to how to know they’re paying attention is another unknown. When Fidelity pays attention to your issue, it can and does get fixed as soon as possible.Why the heck will Fidelity wanna drag Visa’s name in the mud? Just don’t mention Visa’s name.Now, know, SlydePay and MPower are clean! Who’s not clean? They know themselves! Since it all started with a blame game, it wasn’t clear who to trust. Fidelity didn’t handle their end of the transaction to the full, thus both merchants had no way of knowing. MPower and SlydePay had nothing to do with the issue.The money bounces off too many channels the probably of something going wrong is very high, and yes, they’ll go wrong! Summary (and lessons) I plan to do so by simply avoiding any long-winding mobile money online transactions. I hope not get in similar crossfires with Fidelity henceforth. And Oh, you probably would have forgotten and went on with your life if you’re told issue is gonna take 2+ months. ’45 working days’ is a pretty long, long enough for your issue to be ditched peacefully. I have a feeling you’re told ’45 working days’ so that you’re off their back, so they can go about doing their other stuff. When Fidelity pays just a little bit of attention to your issue, it gets fixed, and no 45 working days is required. ![]() Entering 2017 with it, crucial!Īt the end of the day, it is a win-win for all involved – I got my money back, and Fidelity gets to finish their yearly auditing in peace, knowing they haven’t hijacked anyone’s money. ![]() I’m gonna live on this 150 cedis for the next 6 months, so it means a lot to me. You see, someone just needs to look at it, and a big thanks to George for looking at it for me. In fact, he resolved the issue, initiated a refund and all, within less than 6 hours. George (from Fidelity) did ‘pay attention’ to my complaint, just a little bit, 45 working days wasn’t needed. However, what I do certainly know is, immediately Mr. Thursday, November 24, 2016, at 16:42, my hijacked 150 cedis was safely returned home, thanks to Fidelity Where’s my Money?Īs to the intricacies relating to how Fidelity resolved the issue before the 45 working days given me, it is hard for me to unravel.
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![]() Veronica Hastings: Chastening Savior, Charting Evasions, Scathing Aversion, Snatching Ovaries, A Trashing Novices, A Chaste Roving Sin, A Cheats Roving Sin. Melissa Hastings: Aghast Sliminess, Sightless Manias, Aimless Stashing. Spencer Hastings: Sharpening Sects, Angst Enciphered, Chapters Ensigns, Chapters Sensing, Strangeness Chip, Snatching Sprees, Chasing Serpents, Passenger Snitch, Paths Screenings. Hastings: Stashing, His Angst, Has Sting, Stash Gin, As Things, As Nights Might be a reference to Battle Of Hastings. Kenneth DiLaurentis: A Enthused Interlink, A Likened Intent Rush, Then Rekindle A’s Unit, In Deathlike Stunner. Jessica DiLaurentis: Led Aria’s Injustices, A’s Injustices Derail, A Jailed Curse Insist, A Jailed Cure Insists. Jason DiLaurentis: A Journal Insisted, A Snide Journalist, A’s Neural Disjoint, A’s Unreal Disjoint.Ĭharles DiLaurentis: Nerd Lucas Is The Liar, It’s A Chandelier Slur, A Interlaced His Slur, A Aced Insures Thrill, A Aced Inures Thrills, A Chained Ruler’s List. And some of theses are completely ridiculous, but a lot of them are accurate too.ĭiLaurentis: Liars United, Liars Untied, A Riled Units, Railed Units, I Turn Ideals, A Inured List, Snide Ritual, A Dire Insult.Īlison DiLaurentis: A Strained Illusion, A’s Trained Illusion, A Delusional In Stir, A’s Trial In Delusion, Inteustional Ladies, A Allied Intrusions, A Rallied Unionists, A’s Literal Disunion. Most of the anagrams and references are from the show, but there are a few that are also from the novels. ![]() You will be able to use this machine to both encrypt or decrypt enigma messages (Enigma encryption is symmetric, which means that the same settings can be used to both encrypt or decrypt a message). To gain a better understanding of the encryption techniques used by the enigma machine we have decided to recreate a virtual Enigma machine/emulator. Being able to decrypt German messages gave the Allies valuable information which has had a major impact on the outcomes of WWII. The first wartime Enigma messages were broken in January 1940. Together they developed a complex machine called the Bomb used to workout Enigma settings from intercepted German communications. He worked alongside Tony Kendrick, Peter Twinn, Alan Turing and Gordon Welchman. Dilly Knox, one of the former British World War I Codebreakers, set up an Enigma Research Section at Bletchley Park, England. In 1939 with the prospect of war, the Poles decided to share their findings with the British. A team of Polish cryptanalysts was the first to break Enigma codes as early as 1932, however the German used more advanced Enigma machines making it virtually impossible to break the Enigma code using traditional methods. One of the key objectives for the Allies during WWII was to find a way to break the code to be able to decrypt German communications. Enigma machines became more and more complex and were heavily used by the German army during World War II to encrypt radio signals. ![]() The first machines were invented at the end of World War I by German engineer Arthur Scherbius and were mainly used to protect commercial, diplomatic and military communication. The enigma machine was used in World War II to encrypt secret messages.The Enigma machines are a series of electro-mechanical rotor cipher machines. ![]() As I am running Debian Testing, this sort of thing is to be expected from time to time. One might want to think before deciding to install kdenlive in the first place. In my case, Synaptic was used to sort out the problem. ![]() Thank you for that.ĭatum for anyone with a similar goal, or for myself if I forget and search again some years from now: kdenlive does not allow one to actually just cut and resave without re-encoding the video.Īn added Datum: one might enounter a package conflict error if one attempts to uninstall kdenlive. If you put your cursor on a keyframe, and mark it as the A-point, avidemux. The reason for the frame advance is that the last frame must be a keyframe (or avidemux complains). It should take just 1-5 minutes to save a few Gb nuv. I did not know about the apt-cache command. This tells avidemux to just pass the DVD through without altering it (apart from the cut points obviously). VidCutter but this one is working so fuzzily that I don't use it. Other software are said to do it for AVC, e.g. Unfortunately, that feature is not available for AVC, only ASP. Pitivi - non-linear audio/video editor using GStreamer Avidemux smartcopy mode re-encodes only the GOPs (groups of pictures) that don't start with a key frame and does a plain copy of the GOPs that do. Openshot-doc - Help manual for OpenShot Video Editor Openshot - Create and edit videos and movies Melt - command line media player and video editor Longomatch - video analysis tool for coaches Kdenlive-dbg - non-linear video editor (debugging symbols) it's best to cut at a key frame for the start point otherwise. ![]() Kdenlive-data - non-linear video editor (data files) Avidemux has a simple editing feature, based on selection points, that can help you. Code: Select all apt-cache search "video editor" ![]() For example, if a home was 1,000 square feet, the first rule of thumb would suggest a 30,000 BTU heat pump the second rule of thumb would suggest a two-ton (24,000 BTU) heat pump. Using this data, I decided to see how the rules of thumb I mentioned above compared to this actual heating load data.įor every home in the dataset, I ran the calculation based on each of the rules of thumb I mentioned above. It’s a great dataset because the state requires Manual J and blower door tests (which we’ll explain below). So this contractor rule of thumb would tell us that we need 48,000 BTUs.īut these rules of thumb are almost always wildly inaccurate.įor the last few years, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has been publishing data on the heating loads of homes in the state. One “ton” in heating-speak is equal to 12,000 BTUs. If you have a 2,000-square-foot home, this rule of thumb suggests a 4-ton system. For decades, most contractors have sized HVAC systems, like heat pumps, by dividing the total square footage of a home by 500 to estimate how many tons of heat a home needs. ![]() If you have a 2,000-square-foot home, this rule of thumb suggests you need a 60,000 BTU heat pump.Ĭall up a contractor and you’ll probably hear something similar. ![]() If you Google “heat pump calculator,” you’ll probably find a rule of thumb like this: “You need 30 BTUs of heat for every square foot of living space you want to heat or cool.” Besides the higher upfront cost, an oversized unit will need to be replaced sooner than a properly sized unit, since kicking on and off constantly leads to more wear and tear. Oversized heat pumps also come with financial costs. If it’s constantly kicking on and off, you’ll end up with hot and cold spots instead of a steady temperature throughout your home. The more time a heat pump runs, the more time it has to distribute warm or cool air throughout your home. An oversized system will spend most of its time off, allowing moisture to build up.īut even if you live in a dry climate, an oversized system will result in a less comfortable home. A properly sized system will constantly pull moisture from the air, leaving you comfortable and your home mold-free. In humid parts of the country this is even more of a problem, because heat pumps also act as dehumidifiers. But if you oversize your unit, even a variable speed model will kick on and off frequently, as its lowest speed might still overheat your home. Rather than kicking on and off constantly, variable speed heat pumps can provide a steady comfortable temperature. AC article, most heat pumps have variable speed motors, meaning they adjust how much heating or cooling they provide based on the temperature outside. The problem with oversizingĪs we covered in our Heat Pump vs. ![]() Though, make no mistake: a properly sized heat pump definitely works in cold climates. If you have backup electric resistance heat, also referred to as heating strips, your home will stay warm, but you could spend a fortune on electricity. Undersize your heat pump and it will struggle to keep your home warm on the coldest days. Incorrectly sizing a heat pump comes with some major problems. But many homeowners, and even experienced installers, don’t get it right.
MLV is available in stores in one of two colors gray and black. Now that we’ve established that MLV is safe, another issue of equal importance that needs to be cleared up is, “Does it look good?” But because of how much heat it’ll take to burn MLV, it’s definitely safer than foam panels in regards to fire safety. If exposed to higher temperatures for a continued and extended period of time, the plasticizers within it will ignite. This doesn’t mean that it’s a 100% fireproof though. Good news again, MLV is designed to withstand higher temperatures. ![]() In its inert form, barium sulfate is safe, unlike elemental barium which can be very toxic to individuals exposed to high levels of it. It is used in its inert form (insoluble form) to create MLV. That’s more than most noise reduction materials can promise.Īs earlier mentioned, barium sulfate is a primary ingredient in creating Mass Loaded Vinyl. It’s as safe as can be as long as you use it responsibly and follow safety instructions. Good News, MLV is Completely Safe as long as you use it correctly. Your skepticism is understandable considering how harmful to our health many of the things we use regularly are.įor instance, many people sleep on mattresses that are toxic and don’t even know it. With all the wonderful benefits of MLV, you are probably wondering if it’s safe to use. It is simply a unique, versatile and superior material that takes soundproofing to a whole new level. The Flexibility aspect allows you to wrap and mold MLV as you please to fulfill your noise reduction goal. This means you get the density and soundproofing of materials like concrete or hardboard, but the flexibility of rubber. Unlike other soundproofing materials which are too rigid or thick to bend, Mass Loaded Vinyl is flexible enough to be bent and installed in a variety of places for a variety of purposes. This is unlike most other noise reduction materials such as fiberglass or mineral fiber that only do one but not the other.īut asides from its sound absorbing and blocking capabilities, what really sets MLV apart is its flexibility. What makes Mass Loaded Vinyl such a great choice for noise reduction is the fact that it’s a double threat – it is both a potent sound barrier and effective sound absorber. ![]() The vinyl is what gives MLV its flexibility while Barium Sulfate or Calcium Carbonate, which are highly dense compounds, is what gives the material its soundproofing capability. This flexible material also referred to as a “Limp Mass Barrier,” is made up of two principal components – a natural high mass element (such as Barium Sulfate or Calcium Carbonate) and vinyl. Mass Loaded Vinyl or MLV is a special soundproofing material that is designed with the primary purpose of serving as a sound barrier. Il touch upon if MLV is safe to use or if it’s toxic and dive into the different uses of this type of soundproofing product. ![]() In this article, I will talk about all aspects of Mass Loaded Vynil when it comes to soundproofing. Wall soundproofing pads in India are the best non carcinogenic alternative of rockwool/glasswool.Would you like to stop outside noise from disturbing the serenity of your home or office? Or would you prefer to make as much noise as you want without bothering the neighbors? If you’ve answered yes to either of these two questions, the solution is simple and it’s called Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV). Wall soundproofing pads are used in India for many prestigious construction projetcs like Multiplexes, Home Theatres, Auditoriums, Recording Studio, Conference Halls etc. This is also used on ceilings for multi floor soundproofing treatments. Its applied using MMT Acoustix® Spray adhesive on any surface. Its 100% non carcinogenic and emits zero odour. MMT Acoustix® Sound Insulation pad can be covered with acoustic foam,Acoustic Boards,fabric, gypsum, wall, wooden panels and metal panels. Higher thickness is available as per order. ![]() The NRC of the product is 0.80 in 1” thickness and goes upto 3.20 in higher thicknesses. For achievement of a soundproof room or area, wall insulation pads are applied on entire wall to isolate the two different areas, acting as a noise reducing sound absorber. MMT Acoustix® Soundproofing wall pads can be inserted in the wall cavity or can be applied on existing wall to block unwanted sound. ![]() "The current political unrest in Sudan is posing supply chain challenges," Hapag Lloyd said separately. Maersk said the ongoing clashes "had a significant impact on logistics operations in the country". The national colors (standard) renders no salute, except as specified in U.S. When passing an uncased National Flag outside, all uniformed. ![]() Moller Maersk and Hapag Lloyd said this week they had stopped taking new bookings for Sudan for the moment. Uniformed Marine and Navy Service members should stand at attention and salute when 'To the Colors,' or National Anthem begins. "There is an elevated threat of military activity around the port, as such whilst operating in Port Sudan, there is at the least a substantial threat of stray ordnance," insurer Skuld said. person in the naval service, upon coming on board a ship of the Navy, shall salute the national ensign if it is flying. Port Sudan accounts for the majority of the country's international trade. The addition of Sudan to the high risk list will mean that any ships sailing into the country will need to pay an additional war risk premium and also seek approval from their insurer.Īdvisory notes from the Joint War Committee, which comprises syndicate members from the Lloyd’s Market Association and representatives from the London insurance company market, are watched closely and influences underwriters’ considerations over insurance premiums.įighting in Sudan since April 15 has killed hundreds of people, sparked a humanitarian crisis with thousands fleeing their homes and prompted foreign countries to evacuate their citizens for fear of an all-out civil war. LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - London’s marine insurance market added Sudan to its of areas deemed high risk this week amid further fighting in the conflict-ridden African country, according to an advisory note. ![]() ![]() How did we get to this tangled place? How do we change the way we work? With great insight and wisdom, this book shows us how to take our first steps toward understanding, and empowering us all to find great work. From hospitals to hair salons, auto plants to boardrooms, Schwartz reveals the trends and patterns that lead to happiness in the workplace, ultimately proving that the root of what drives us to do good work can rarely be incentivized, and that the cause of bad work is often an attempt to do just that. He is the author of numerous journal articles, as well as books such as The Costs. Berkeley and emeritus professor of psychology at Swarthmore College. Barry Schwartz is the Dorwin Cartwright Professor of Social Theory and Social Action at Swarthmore College. Then why are so many people dissatisfied with their work, despite healthy compensation? And why do some people find immense fulfillment and satisfaction despite working low paying jobs? Through this investigation of workers from all walks of life, Professor Barry Schwartz dispels this myth. Barry Schwartz is a visiting professor at Haas School of Business, U.C. In fact, we’ve shaped much of our society to accommodate this belief. We’ve long been taught that the reason we work is primarily for a paycheck. In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains why too much of a good thing has proven detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. Barry Schwartz is a professor of psychology at Swarthmore College and the author of Why We Work, The Paradox of Choice, and Practical Wisdom. Why do we work? The question seems so simple, but the answer is surprising, complex, and urgent. ![]() West always zigged when others would zag. Richard Winger, the editor, informs via e-mail that the legal circumstances have changed since then and those states deadlines are pushed back.I CAN BEAT BIDEN OFF OF WRITE INS #2020VISION- ye July 25, 2020Īs with much of West’s career, it is difficult to discern where the sincerity ends and the showmanship begins. ** Correction: The original posting listed Illinois and New York as states for which the petition deadline had already passed, as per the April 2020 Ballot Access News chart. West is a mercurial character, and you shouldn't bet a lot that a real campaign will follow this announcement. ![]() But it isn't impossible, and the Libertarian Party aleady won one lawsuit connected with petition requirements that seem objectively unreasonable given COVID-19. Petitioning is a problem solvable with money and organization, though obviously way trickier in a pandemic year, when finding strangers to ask for signatures in public is a lot harder than usual. Of the states whose deadlines are not already past or within two weeks, only six seven require 10,000 or more signatures for an independent candidate's ballot access: Arizona, California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, and Oregon.** The petitioning requirements for an independent run are in most cases easier than for a full third party. Such deadlines are looming very close (within two weeks) in six other states: Delaware, Florida, Michigan, Nevada, Oklahoma, and South Carolina. As per a useful chart from the indefatigable Richard Winger in the April 2020 issue of his irreplaceable newsletter Ballot Access News, only five three states are already past their deadlines for getting on the ballot as an independent presidential candidate: Indiana, New Mexico, and Texas.** It's not too late for him to pull it off, if he's willing to spend some of his millions. One imagines that he intends to run as an independent, if he ends up going through with it at all. West has been talking presidential ambitions since 2015. He also tweeted that moving forward he'd be "distancing myself from politics and completely focusing on being creative !!!" but it's an artist's prerogative to change his mind. Some of the things he stands for politically, including "holding people who misuse their power accountable." He continued: "I believe in love and compassion for people seeking asylum and parents who are fighting to protect their children from violence and war….I support creating jobs and opportunities for people who need them the most, I support prison reform, I support common-sense gun laws that will make our world safer." He and Kim Kardashian West have been effective lobbyists for prison reform, both generically and in the specific matter of getting the nonviolent drug offender Alice Johnson out of prison.Īfter being discouraged by public attacks over his Trump support in 2019, West tweeted, as my Reason article reported: Tech mogul Elon Musk is also already backing Kanye's candidacy.Īs I pointed out in a 2019 Reason story, despite his oft-repeated fandom for President Donald Trump, the only specific policy issues West has been public about supporting are criminal justice reform, getting more jobs into American cities, and gun control. But he has already cleared what may be the most important hurdle toward such endeavors: the public support of his wife, Kim Kardashian West, who retweeted his announcement with apparent approval, adding merely a flag icon to her husband's declaration. The Federal Election Commission's website shows no sign yet that he's done any of the legal filings to really run for the office. I am running for president of the United States #2020VISION We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. Kanye West, the hip hop and fashion mogul whose public moves in the past few years have included a controversial flirtation with MAGA-ism and a turn toward pure Christian messaging in his music, chose the nation's birthday to announce this via tweet: Withdrawal symptoms if the drug is stopped suddenly.**.Behavioral changes, such as hallucinations.*.Long-term side effects and next-day side effects.*.Unusual sleep behaviors, such as sleepwalking.*†.sleep problems, such as trouble falling asleep.feeling restless, irritable, or on edge. trouble controlling thoughts or feelings of worry.trouble remembering information, such as names, dates, or places.Serious side effects and their symptoms can include: Call 911 or your local emergency number if your symptoms feel life threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency. Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Serious side effects from Ambien and Ambien CR aren’t common, but they can occur. To learn about other mild side effects, talk with your doctor or pharmacist, or see the medication guides for both Ambien and Ambien CR. * This is a partial list of mild side effects from Ambien and Ambien CR. But if they become more severe or don’t go away, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Most of these side effects may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. Mild side effects* of Ambien CR can include: Mild side effects* of Ambien can include: If you would like to notify the FDA about a side effect you’ve had with Ambien or Ambien CR, you can do so through MedWatch. ![]() Note: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tracks side effects of drugs it has approved. They can give you tips on how to manage any side effects that may be concerning or bothersome. These lists do not include all possible side effects.įor more information about the possible side effects of Ambien and Ambien CR, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. The following lists contain some of the key side effects that may occur while taking these drugs. Effectivenessįor information about the effectiveness of Ambien and Ambien CR, see the “ Ambien and Ambien CR uses” section below.Īmbien and Ambien CR can cause mild or serious side effects. A controlled substance is a drug the government regulates because it can lead to misuse, dependence, and withdrawal.įor more information, see the “ Ambien and Ambien CR withdrawal and dependence” section below. They are classified as Schedule IV prescription drugs. Yes, both Ambien and Ambien CR are controlled substances. Are Ambien and Ambien CR controlled substances? Read on to learn more about side effects, uses, and more. This article will discuss both Ambien and Ambien CR. Ambien CR tablets come in two strengths: 6.25 mg and 12.5 mg. The “CR” in Ambien CR stands for controlled release, which means the medication releases slowly into your body over time. The drug can be used as a short- or long-term treatment. Ambien tablets come in two strengths: 5 milligrams (mg) and 10 mg.Īmbien CR is approved to treat trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. Ambien releases the full dose of zolpidem into your body all at once. The drug should be used only as a short-term treatment. Here are some similarities and differences between Ambien and Ambien CR.Īmbien is approved to treat trouble falling asleep. Both medications contain the active drug zolpidem and belong to a drug class called sedative-hypnotics. They’re both FDA-approved to treat insomnia (trouble sleeping) in adults in certain situations.Īmbien and Ambien CR come as oral tablets. Ambien and Ambien CR are brand-name prescription drugs. |