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All about vibe cat pillow11/30/2023 ![]() If you’re looking for a budget option with a machine-washable dual-sided duvet cover: The Tranquility Weighted Blanket is a good value at $50 for a 15-pound, 48-by-72-inch blanket (about $65 for a 20-pounder of the same size). ![]() ![]() According to our long-term tester who uses a 15-pound Gravity throw: “Sometimes it’s perfectly cozy, and sometimes is too much.” Customers have 30 days from delivery to claim a refund (with the blanket in its original packaging) but are responsible for the shipping charges. Although the blanket itself is not machine-washable, the cover is. The Gravity blanket is well constructed, complete with tidy stitching and a new button-tie-and-zipper system to keep it from bunching inside the duvet cover. The blanket also comes in a 35-pound queen/king size. Arguably the biggest name in weighted blankets, Gravity makes a 48-by-72-inch throw (weighing 15, 20, or 25 pounds) featuring glass microbeads stitched into fabric-lined square pockets and secured within the included duvet cover. More than half of our testers gravitated toward the Gravity’s soft fleecy/velvety cover and balanced feel. ![]() If you want a less-bulky version of the Nest Bedding blanket with a machine-washable duvet cover: Consider the Gravity Weighted Blanket. Customers can return the blanket within 30 days but are responsible for the shipping costs. Extra-small duvet covers start at about $55. Neither the blanket nor the duvet cover is “kid”-priced-the starting cost for an extra-small blanket is about $135 at this writing. In our tests, this blanket emerged out of the washer and dryer without a hitch, but if you want to minimize that chore, you can add a duvet cover for an extra charge. We like that the company’s customer-service department is available over the phone this is helpful, especially when you’re buying something for a child. Weighted blankets in clinic settings can have multiple users and may be washed weekly (if not more), so we believe that the Sommerfly blanket should hold up to serious kid use at home. Sommerfly told us that it ships these blankets to various medical institutions. Although the large beads in the large blanket size felt distracting to most of our adult testers (one likened the blanket to a bunch of bean bags stitched together), they were less annoying in the smaller version for kids. If you want a dedicated kids blanket that will survive daily wear and tear: The Sommerfly Sleep Tight Weighted Blanket is a durable, thoughtfully designed blanket co-created by an occupational therapist, Kristi Langslet, who has worked with children and adolescents for 30 years. The beads of this blanket are more noticeable than those of the Nest Bedding blanket and about on a par with those of the Baloo blanket they don’t make a lot of noise during movement, but they’re not entirely undetectable, either. The honeycomb stitching keeps the beads from pooling to one side of the blanket, which also helps it stay in place instead of getting unbalanced and slinking its way off the bed. Considering its plush feel, we thought we’d be overly hot under this blanket, but one tester noted that the smooth, sleek texture actually cooled them down. The furry material-similar to the velvety velour of the Gravity blanket-is perhaps the most pleasingly buttery kind we’ve felt on a blanket. That’s about where the similarities end, though: Whereas the Luna blanket is a plain quilted comforter, the Layla blanket features soft faux mink (or “minky”) on one side and breathable cotton on the other. Why it’s great: At $70 to $80 (on sale, which it always is) for a 48-by-72-inch, 15-pound blanket, the Layla Weighted Blanket rivals only the Luna Weighted Blanket as one of the least expensive models we’ve found.
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Tinted window shade11/30/2023 UV light contributes to the fading and deterioration of fabrics and leather.Ĥ) IRR – Infrared Rejection: The percentage of solar infrared energy rejection, over the wavelength range from 900-1,000 nm. The higher this value, the less solar heat is transmitted.Ģ) VLT – Visible Light Transmitted: The percentage of visible light that passes directly through filmed glass: the higher the number, the lighter the film.ģ) Ultraviolet Rejection: The percentage of ultraviolet (UV) light that is rejected by the filmed glass. ![]() This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.ġ) TSER – Total Solar Energy Rejection: The percentage of total solar energy rejected by filmed glass. Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply. Except for the obligation to replace defective film and reapply film as described above, Seller shall not be liable in either tort or contract for any loss or damage, direct, indirect, special, consequential, or incidental, arising out of the use or inability to use this product. The warranty is VOID if the product has been subjected to abuse or improper care. Seller reserves the right to test any films under warranty services. The warranty covers the application of 3M Automotive Window Films. Moreover, while this warranty will cover and replace the defective product itself regardless of where the product is installed on a vehicle, the consumer will hold harmless against any and all liability, loss, and expense arising out of an illegal application of the product. 3M shall not be responsible for or have any obligation to determine the legality of the consumer’s window film application, so consumers should familiarize themselves with the applicable legal standards in their state or province. The legality of automotive window tinting varies from state to state or province to province. This warranty is provided only to original consumer and is not transferable. Seller will also provide reapplication labor free of charge during the warranty period. In the event the product is found to be defective under this warranty, seller will replace such quantity of film proved to be defective. ![]() The following warranty is only valid in the United States and Canada. Please provide valid UUID/Locale to performUnable to fetch content. Ask your 3M authorized installer or see your warranty card for details.ģM warrants as long as you own your vehicle, and it was installed by an Authorized Installer that the films will: The 3M commitment to quality is the foundation for the warranty coverage we provide. 3M designs, formulates, and manufactures 3M™ Automotive Window Film for optimum performance and durability.
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Create chatbot hangouts11/30/2023 ![]() For your service account name, enter: “My First ChatBot Service Account.” An account id will be generated automatically (my-first-chat-bot-service-accou). ![]() On the Credentials screen, click + CREATE CREDENTIALS and select Service account.Once enabled, Click Credentials on the left side.Next, you need to enable the Chat API in the projectįrom the main GCP Dashboard, click “goto APIs overview” to open the “APIs and Services” Dashboard. Goto and create a “New Project” (you can name it “My First Chatbot”).Īccept the defaults for Organization and Location.Ĭlick CREATE, and then select the new project in the console. Here, you’ll create and configure your GCP project so that it can serve as the chatbot backend. Step 3: Create and configure your GCP Project Click Close and Close to dismiss the dialog boxes.Copy and save the Deployment ID for later.It will look something like: AKfycbyS1N2v-_ZVNldWGBuY4azxodbOE06PTJGXKBU9hV3m In the Deployment ID dialog box, copy the value listed for the deployment ID.In the Deployments dialog box next to Latest Version (HEAD), click Get ID.To get a deployment ID from the Manifest: Our next steps are to associate the bot’s Apps Script project with a GCP project by getting the Apps Script project’s Deployment ID and saving it for later when configuring a GCP project. That’s all the Apps Script code needed to run the chatbot! Step 2: Saving your deployment ID To add chat capabilities to this project, simply add ”chat”: to the manifest.This opens the file appsscript.json (manifest) file in the script editor.Access the Apps Script project’s Manifest file.Go to, click the “Create Project” button, name your project “Hello ChatBot”, click Save. Step 1: Create and configure your Apps Script project Now that you’re ready to get started, here are the basic steps to build and test your own chatbot in Apps Script. You’ve got G Suite Admin authority (you’ll need this for domain-wide publishing-for the simple testing described in this walkthrough, however, G Suite Admin authority isn’t needed). You’ve got a basic familiarity with Apps Script and/or JavaScript. You can create projects on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Pre-reqsīefore diving in to this guide, please make sure you meet the following prerequisites: MailApp.SendMail(“ Subject”,“Hello from Apps Script!”) Īpps Script code development can also be done entirely in a browser, so there’s no need to install a local software development environment (for more on Apps Script, check out this Apps Script Overview). For example, to send an email in Apps Script, you can simply use: It offers direct code access to a variety of Google products and APIs via its extensive library of services.Īpps Script is typically used to enhance the functionality of G Suite products (Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, Drive, and Gmail) by offering a streamlined “low code” approach. What is Apps Script?Īpps Script is a cloud-based scripting language and runtime environment based on JavaScript. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to build your first Google Hangouts chatbot using Apps Script. Also, because Apps Script offers native G Suite integration (including authentication), it can be the most pragmatic choice for building G Suite-centric chatbots on Google Hangouts. You could, for example, build Google Hangouts chatbots using a variety of different technologies including Cloud Functions, HTTP web services, Cloud Pub/Sub, and Webhooks, to name a few.įortunately for those who are in the early stages of learning to build bots for Google Hangouts, the “low code” Google Apps Script environment provides an easy path to get started. Similarly, building Google Hangouts chatbots can require some early decisions on server architectures, technical implementations, and even programming languages. Learning to build chatbots, with all the available approaches and technologies, can seem daunting.
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Airserver keeps disconnecting11/30/2023 ![]() TuneBlade is compatible with the AirPlay audio standard (AirTunes), so any app with AirPlay audio receiving capabilities should be able to receive audio from TuneBlade. Can TuneBlade stream audio to an Android/iOS device? AirPlay enabled Audio Video receivers (AVRs) from Denon, Harman Kardon, Yamaha, Pioneer, Marantz, Onkyo, Sony etc.Ģ.AirPlay enabled speakers such as B&W Zeppelin Air, Klipsch G-17 Air, Sony SA-NS500, Bose SoundLink® Air Digital Music System, Pioneer XW-SMA4-K and many others.Make sure 'Enable Remote Control' setting is set to enabled in preferences, under the 'Remote Control' tab.ġ. 'Remote for TuneBlade' (iOS App) cannot find TuneBlade on the network. My music application is playing audio, and TuneBlade is connected (with or without 'Connection Standby') to my AirPlay receiver but I hear no sound.Ĭapturing audio via the 'Virtual Device Loopback' method solves most of such capturing issues.Ħ. If using an additional 3rd party firewall on your PC, make sure that TuneBlade.exe is allowed to receive network connections.ĥ. It shows connecting, and then it disconnects. TuneBlade is unable to connect to the AirPlay receiver. The settings are located under 'AirPlay Streaming' tab of peferences.Ĥ. Version 1.1.2.0 and above allows you to disable this feature or change the time limit to standby. When any audio is detected, TuneBlade will auto-connect with the receiver and start streaming again. This auto-disconnected state is the 'Standby' state. When there is no audio being played for 20 seconds, the connection with the AirPlay receiver is closed to avoid unnecessary network activity. The 'Standby' / 'Connection Standby' status does NOT refer to the power state of the AirPlay receiver. Why is TuneBlade showing status as Standby? I see the status of my speaker as 'Standby' / 'Connection Standby' on TuneBlade’s interface, but my speaker is fully powered up. Capturing audio via the 'Virtual Device Loopback' method solves this issue.ģ. Since in the default capturing mode (Direct Loopback), TuneBlade is capturing the audio of the default endpoint, the same audio is transmitted to the AirPlay receiver. Sound quality is good but appears to have less bass or treble.Ĭertain sound drivers will cut-off some frequencies to optimize the audio for the laptop's speakers. Configure TuneBlade to capture audio using "Virtual Capture Mode" to overcome this issue.Ģ. (This is due to Windows Potected User Mode Audio). The captured sound quality is terrible when protected content such as a DRM protected file is being played, or when certain applications such as Windows 8 XBOX Music are running. If you are concerned about system sounds getting streamed, you can select a sound scheme in Windows sound settings with no sounds. ![]() Can I stream from one selected application only, instead of system-wide? As long as network conditions are adequate, stream to as many receivers as you desire.ĥ. TuneBlade imposes no limit on the number of simultaneous connections. How many AirPlay receivers can I stream to, simultaneously? (You can disable auto-mute/un-mute through TuneBlade preferences, but the local PC speakers will be out of sync with AirPlay audio, hence this isn’t recommended.)Ĥ. This behavior of TuneBlade is just like how AirPlay works on iOS and OS X. When an AirPlay receiver is selected, TuneBlade mutes the PC speakers when no AirPlay receiver is selected, it unmutes the PC speakers. Can I listen to audio on my PC speakers while streaming to an AirPlay receiver? Yes, TuneBlade streams system wide, including any audio from Windows Store apps on Windows 8 Pro.ģ. Can TuneBlade stream audio from Windows Store apps (Windows 8), not just desktop applications? No, TuneBlade is for streaming audio only with CD quality and multi-device synchronized streaming capabilities.Ģ. Can TuneBlade stream videos and images to an Apple TV? General Operation Troubleshooting Compatibility Streaming Modes Licensingġ.
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![]() When placed below the primary content, the maximum height of an ad should be 400px.Īds must always leave sufficient space for the Primary Content on the common screen size of 1366x768 for desktop, 360圆40 for mobile devices and 768x1024 for tablets.When placed on the side of the primary content, the maximum width of an ad should be 350px.When placed above the primary content, the maximum height of an ad should be 200px.Individual ad-size requirements depend on the placement of the ad: Ads should be clearly marked with the word "advertisement" or its equivalent. are not hiding the label, are not misleading users into thinking an ad is part of the primary content). 1Īds should always be recognizable as ads, and distinguishable from all other content (e.g. Such ads must be placed on top, side or below the Primary Content. Acceptable Ads criteriaĪcceptable Ads, as defined by the Acceptable Ads Committee, have to comply with the following criteria: Desktop criteria PlacementĪds must not disrupt the user's natural reading flow. The Acceptable Ads Committee consists of interested parties from for-profit companies, industry experts and Internet users like you. What is the Acceptable Ads Committee?Īs previously announced, in 2017 eyeo / Adblock Plus transferred governance of the Acceptable Ads initiative to an independent group, the Acceptable Ads Committee. These are ads that comply with Do Not Track, and / or ads which are served by the domain which is wholly owned by the same company. What are Acceptable Ads without third-party tracking?Īcceptable Ads without third-party tracking are ads that comply with the Acceptable Ads criteria and that do not allow third-party entities to track any of your browsing behavior. ![]() Adblock Plus lets you choose to block ads, but we donât believe websites should be punished. However, many websites use too many annoying or intrusive ads to get your attention. Most websites use advertising to make money, meaning that you can see these websites for free. The ads on the allowlist are then shown to ad-blocking users who allow Acceptable Ads. In order for an ad to be an âAcceptable Adâ, it must adhere to standards that have been set forth by the Acceptable Ads Committee.Īds that abide by Acceptable Ads standards are placed on a allowlist. They are respectful, donât interfere with content, and are clearly labeled with the word âadvertisementâ or its equivalent. What are Acceptable Ads?Īcceptable Ads are ads that arenât intrusive or annoying. This page is under review as management of the Acceptable Ads initiative has been transferred to the independent Acceptable Ads Committee.
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Best paint for cinder blocks11/30/2023 ![]() Just be sure to use a brush near the edges, and use tape and plastic sheeting to protect anything you don't want to get paint on! Many home improvement and tool rental companies offer these at a reasonable daily rate. Whichever you choose, go with a premium quality line of paints for the longest lasting results.įor large areas, a paint sprayer is the most effective and efficient application technique. On the other hand, acrylic/latex paints are also flexible, and are designed to stand up well against the forces of nature. This offers better protection where seasonal changes cause expansion and contraction, and where water is a concern. The elastomeric paint offers the advantage of being highly flexible and thoroughly waterproof. Once the primer has dried, you can choose an elastomeric top coat, or a regular exterior acrylic/latex paint. Use a wide exterior paint brush to prime near edges and in areas where the roller has trouble filling in the recesses. However, be careful not to make it so thick that it drips and puddles. Use a good quality exterior paint roller with a thick nap (meaning long fibers) and apply the primer in a thick layer. This thick, goopy paint soaks into all the pores and seals them, so that you have a solid, durable surface that your exterior paint can adhere to. Instead, you must begin with a block filler primer. Typical exterior house paints will never adhere to masonry surfaces, such as bricks or cinder blocks. Since a pressure washer drives water into the pores, it may take 2-3 dry days before the walls are ready. This is best done by a professional, as an inexperienced do-it-yourselfer can end up hurting somebody or damaging the surfaces.Īfter washing the exterior walls, give them a good amount of time to dry before painting. In this case, the best plan is to spray the walls with a fungicidal wash, use a scrub brush to clean the dirtiest areas, then rinse it all off with a pressure washer. In many cases, exterior brick, concrete, and block walls have material on them that is harder to remove, such as mildew, lichen, bird droppings, and so on. Be systematic so you don't miss any spots, and make sure you get all the mortar lines in the joints between the bricks or blocks. ![]() Start from the top and work your way down. If your exterior wall is only dirty with a bit of dirt, cobwebs, and similar dry matter, it is probably sufficient to give the wall a thorough sweeping. One of the best ways to ensure disaster is to paint a wall that is dirty and/or wet! ![]() ![]() Here are some tips for painting exterior bricks, cinder block, and other masonry surfaces. When you watch someone who really knows the process, you might be tempted to think, "How hard could it be?" It takes skill, knowledge, practice, and patience, however, so be careful not to race ahead! Take the time to learn and practice, so you can get the results you desire. Exterior painting can be a similar experience. Have you ever had the experience of watching a true expert perform some task, making it look effortless and simple, only to find the process messy and difficult when you tried it yourself? Maybe it was a recipe, or a sport, or a nifty Pinterest craft.
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Carbon copy cloner migration assistant11/30/2023 ![]() You can migrate directly from a CCC backup of your old Mac. Due to this limitation, we recommend that you use the Setup Assistant application (runs on your Mac's very first boot) or the Migration Assistant application to migrate content from your old Mac to a new Macintosh. Your new Macintosh cannot boot from the older version and build of macOS that is installed on your older Mac, so simply cloning your old Mac onto your new Mac won't work. When you get a new computer from Apple, it has a specific version of macOS installed on it, and further, a hardware-specific "build". Use Setup Assistant or Migration Assistant to migrate data from a CCC backup to a new Mac If you want to update your cloned volume in the future, simply run the same task (or schedule it so it runs automatically) and CCC will update the backup volume with only the items that have changed since your last backup.
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Six flags log flume queue11/29/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Once everyone is finally locked into place, you slowly begin your ascent to the initial 45 degree drop. The seat seems to dig into you even though you are told to stand fully upright. Full disclosure - this is not very comfortable. You straddle a bicycle-like seat and are locked into place with a harness. However, it takes a bit longer with the stand up element added. Most of the time, strapping yourself into a ride, or waiting for the attendant to help you, is a fairly easy and short process. Once you finally make your way through the brutally long, and brutally hot line, you board one of Green Lantern's trains. Green Lantern's riding position is a little unorthodox for a coaster. Initially, Green Lantern seems to meld into Kingda Ka, also green, however, the record breaking Kingda Ka is terrifyingly taller than the rather average (for Six Flags and regular rollercoaster standards) Green Lantern. Overlooking the parking lot, Green Lantern and Superman are the first two coasters you see as you make your way to the entrance of the park. With 5 inversions in total including a 121-foot-tall loop and an initial 45 degree vertical drop, you'll definitely be experiencing some "fear" during this ride. Debatably, this could be a nod to its previous life as Chang, or could refer to "fear" as yellow depicts fear in the comic book. Although mostly painted over green in line with the character it's portraying, the first inversion remains yellow. Unfortunately, the animatronics and tunnel were removed some time ago.Green Lantern is a colorful addition to Six Flags Great Adventure.Īfter a quick make-over, the once entirely yellow Chang transformed into Green Lantern, coinciding with the June 17 release of the major motion picture by the same name. What else made flume two different from the original? It featured a tunnel that spanned down the final drop. This character would swing his ax towards riders, also creating a dramatic effect. Flume two’s first lift hill had its own giant lumberjack animatronic character. As logs went up the lift hill, Snidely would saw away at a log, creating the effect that it could fall onto riders at any moment. Atop flume one’s first lift hill sat a villain animatronic named Snidely Whiplash. Sid and Marty Krofft, whom produced shows in the Krofft Puppet Theatre at the park, used their skills to create characters for the two flume attractions. Though both rides share the same drop heights and speed, Six Flags added a few elements to create two different ride experiences. Sharing the same queue, riders could decide if they’d rather ride the first log flume or the newly-constructed second version. In 1968, Six Flags Over Texas installed a second log flume, right next to the first, to increase rider capacity. Six Flags eventually reached back out to Arrow so that the attraction could be reconfigured to transition back to water splashing guests. However, this decreased the overall popularity of the ride. They did not want guests getting wet at all! Changes were made so that the logs would push water away from the guests instead of onto them. Once constructed, Six Flags management was reportedly unhappy with the large amount of water thrown onto guests. What did Arrow do? They deepened the splash pool and reconfigured the boat’s nose, pushing water away from the ride unit and therefore helping it slow down quicker. Once testing began, engineers discovered that the runout at the bottom of the final drop was not long enough to slow down the ride units. $52,000 of this money was spent on engineering and research alone. Teaming up with Arrow Dynamics, Six Flags spent around $300,000 on the new attraction. Wynne, Jr., the founder of Six Flags, led the way for the development of innovative attractions and the log ride was no exception. El Aserradero was quite the engineering feat at the time.
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Word invoice template microsoft11/29/2023 This is to respect the service provider and the transaction of the business. The customers must uphold the invoice’s purpose, which is to pay the given amount. The customers will receive the printable invoices containing all the necessary details regarding the transaction, especially the total amount of the service rendered to them. ![]() Awareness: In any repair shops, auto repair invoices are given to customers to bring awareness and complete information of their payables.The following are advantages of auto repair invoice. It’s important that business enterprises present business documents to protect them from scamming activities. Moreover, having a legal document can bring a strong case on the service provider’s side.ĭownload Advantages of Auto Repair InvoiceĪn free invoice can be advantageous for any business. Legal Backing: An invoice can be used as a legal backing from fraud activities.An invoice can bring out the truth and the actual information on the transaction. Hard Evidence: In case of future setbacks, the service provider has evidence to present to the other party.Personal Record: An invoice helps the seller or service provider keep a record of the transaction while the document helps the customer be reminded of his remaining payables.The uses of an invoice are the following: What Are the Uses of Invoice?Īn invoice is always part of every business transaction that includes an exchange of service or goods. ![]() On the other hand, bills do not need to have the required details needed in an invoice and an immediate payment is not a necessity. When a customer receives an invoice, this means the customer is obligated to pay the total amount of price contained in an invoice. An invoice contains the necessary details of the payment such as the modes of payment, total amount, and customer’s information. Invoices such as an auto repair invoice is a document issued by the seller or service provider to the buyer or customer. Download Difference between Invoice and Bill |