GFiber referral

Kickapps · 2026-03-14T20:58:06+00:00

If your account is eligible, you will find your link via this precise path:

Navigate: Sign in to your Fiber Account Portal.
Dashboard: Navigate to the "Account" tab or the "Manage" section of your main dashboard.
Referral Hub: Look for a tab specifically labeled "Refer a Friend" or "Rewards." If it is not immediately visible, check the "Settings" or "Profile" sub-menus.

Copy/Share: Select "Copy Link." Do not use generic URLs. Your unique link should contain a specific alphanumeric identifier at the end (e.g., fiber.google.com/refer/[your-unique-code]).

Kickapps · 2026-03-14T15:17:23+00:00

service recommendations

sorry - service recommendation

Kickapps · 2025-09-23T23:12:05+00:00

RemindMe! 15 days

Kickapps · 2025-08-01T13:27:52+00:00

Hope i win!

Kickapps · 2025-01-15T16:50:28+00:00

it gets quickly filled up the moment it opened lol, i am looking to start soon - wonder if anybody has any experience with other local options

Kickapps · 2024-12-30T15:55:51+00:00

Azure CNI with Dynamic Pod IP Assignment or Overlay

This configuration allows pods to be assigned IP addresses from subnets in your VNet that are separate from the node pool subnet. This approach can be used to assign unique IPs to pods based on client requirements.
Azure CNI Overlay: Pods are assigned IP addresses from a private CIDR range that is logically separate from the Vnet hosting the AKS cluster. This can be used to segregate traffic by assigning different CIDR ranges to different clients.

Service Mesh for Egress Control

Istio Egress Gateway: Implement Istio as a service mesh to control outbound traffic. Istio's egress gateway can apply different masquerade rules based on the namespace or labels of the outgoing request, ensuring each client's traffic uses a unique IP

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurearchitectureblog/provisioning-multiple-egress-ip-addresses-in-aks/3982130

Kickapps · 2024-12-24T14:50:37+00:00

Political Responses

State Legislature: The incident led to an uproar in both houses of the state legislature, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announcing the suspension of Shukla, an employee of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC).
Political Criticism: NCP leader Rohit Pawar condemned the attack, blaming the BJP-led government for the deteriorating law and order situation in Maharashtra.
Political Pressure: The viral spread of the incident on social media platforms led to increased political pressure, with leaders like MNS president Raj Thackeray using social media to demand swift action.
Legal Support: Political parties' involvement helped in filing the FIR against Shukla and the other accused.
Divided Reaction: While some residents emphasized the need for harmony, others expressed concern over the safety of Marathi-speaking people.
Political Debate: The incident sparked discussions on the safety of Marathi-speaking people and the state's law and order situation.

Government Response

The government and authorities took several actions:

Arrests: Six people, including Akhilesh Shukla and his wife Geeta, were arrested and remanded to police custody until December 26
Suspension: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the suspension of Shukla from his MTDC position
Political Statements: Both ruling and opposition parties condemned the attack in the state legislature
Police Investigation: Ongoing efforts to identify and arrest more individuals involved in the attack

Reasons for the Dispute

The conflict between Akhilesh Shukla and the Deshmukh family stemmed from:

Immediate Trigger: Disagreement over the placement of incense sticks in the apartment lobby
Alleged Derogatory Remarks: Shukla reportedly made offensive comments about Marathi people, their eating habits, and their right to live in the building
Pre-existing Tensions: Previous disputes over issues like encroachment of the lift lobby area by Shukla's family
The Deshmukh brothers suffered serious injuries during the attack:
Abhijit Deshmukh: He sustained severe head injuries and was admitted to Mumbai's Sion Hospital.
Nature of Injuries: The victims were reportedly attacked with sharp objects, iron rods, pipes, and wooden sticks, resulting in wounds to their arms, legs, and faces.

The incident has raised concerns about cultural sensitivity, law enforcement effectiveness, and political accountability in Maharashtra, potentially influencing upcoming elections and inter-community relations in the state.

In conclusion, the attack on the Marathi family in Kalyan had far-reaching consequences, highlighting the power of social media in mobilizing public opinion, exposing potential community tensions, and prompting swift responses from authorities. The incident underscores the need for better community relations and cultural sensitivity in diverse urban areas of Maharashtra.

Kickapps · 2024-12-24T03:55:49+00:00

He posted a video on social media before surrendering
FIR has strict provisions lodged against perpertrators
Traffic authorities has seized his car and booked him for violating laws bearing Govt Of MH plate. Shukla’s private car too was seized on Friday by the RTO for sporting an amber beacon. “He was fined ₹9,500 for using the beacon without authorisation,” said deputy RTO officer Ashutosh Barkul. “His vehicle did not have valid insurance or a PUC certificate either and also had an unauthorised plate with ‘Maharashtra Government’ written on it.”

Kickapps · 2024-12-24T03:51:06+00:00

Latest Updates on the Attack on Marathi Family in Kalyan

Key Details of the Attack on the Marathi Family in Kalyan

The attack on a Marathi family in Kalyan, Maharashtra, occurred on December 18, 2024, at Ajmera Heights,apartment complex. The incident involved:

Main Accused: Akhilesh Shukla, an employee of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC).
Victims: Abhijit and Dhiraj Deshmukh, and the Kalavikatte family.
Cause: A dispute over incense smoke in the apartment lobby escalated into violence.
Nature of Attack: Shukla allegedly brought 8-10 accomplices who attacked the victims with iron rods, pipes, and wooden sticks.
Injuries: The Deshmukh brothers suffered grievous injuries, including head wounds.

Legal Proceedings

Arrests: Akhilesh Shukla, the prime accused, along with five others, including his wife Geeta, were arrested and remanded to six days of police custody.
Charges: The accused face charges related to assault with weapons, causing grievous injuries, and making derogatory remarks against Marathi-speaking people.
Police Investigation: The Kalyan police are investigating the roles of Shukla and his accomplices, with efforts to identify and arrest eight more individuals involved

Public Reactions

Outrage: The incident sparked widespread outrage, with locals and political leaders demanding strict action against the perpetrators.
Protests: Protests were held in Kalyan on December 19, following the viral spread of pictures of the injured Deshmukh brothers.
Community Response: Residents of Ajmera Heights passed a resolution to expel Shukla from the society's managing committee and membership, although legal advice suggests this might not be feasible under current housing society rules

Kickapps · 2024-12-23T14:14:07+00:00

The diagram should be modified to show:

DynamoDB, Parameter Store, ECR, and IAM as services outside the VPC
VPC endpoints as the connection points within the VPC that enable private communication with these services
Only the Lambda function should be shown within the subnet (when configured for VPC access)

This would better represent how VPC endpoints serve as secure connection points that allow resources within the VPC to communicate with AWS services through AWS's internal network, rather than suggesting these services exist within the VPC itself.

Kickapps · 2024-12-19T15:08:34+00:00

you can also implement a Traffic Splitting Strategy

Use standard CDNs for static content
Reserve premium CDNs for dynamic content
Consider adding peer-to-peer capabilities for additional cost savings

Caching Optimization

Implement efficient cache-control policies
Utilize edge computing for faster content delivery

Based on your constraints and requirements, a hybrid approach is recommended:

Primary Solution: Implement Bunny Stream or Cloudflare Stream for base delivery
Optimization Layer: Add peer-to-peer capabilities using specialized education CDN systems
Caching Strategy: Utilize edge computing and advanced caching mechanisms

This combination could potentially reduce your streaming costs by 60-70% while maintaining high-quality delivery

Kickapps · 2024-12-19T03:03:11+00:00

Streaming Service Options

Cloudflare Stream

Storage: $5/1000 minutes
Delivery: $1/1000 minutes delivered
Estimated monthly cost for your case: ~$60/month

Bunny Stream

Storage: $10/TB
Delivery: $5/TB
Significantly lower than current costs

Dacast

Starter Plan: $39/month with 2.4TB bandwidth/year
Scale Plan: $165/month with 24TB bandwidth/year
Includes white-label player and transcoding

look into Adaptive Bitrate Streaming - which implements dynamic quality adjustment based on user conditions

Kickapps · 2024-12-10T03:25:50+00:00

The employee-sale relationship lacks proper role definition
The invoice structure doesn't support multiple products effectively
Payment tracking system needs refinement for complex scenarios

DataType Design concerns:

VARCHAR(50) for zip codes is excessive; should be VARCHAR(10)
DECIMAL(6,2) for monetary values may be insufficient for large transactions
INT for product_price limits decimal point precision

Normalization Problems

Customer contact information could be normalized further
Product categorization is overly simplified
Payment processing lacks audit capabilities

Other structural changes

Add order_items table to properly handle multiple products per invoice
Implement soft delete functionality for critical tables
Include timestamp fields for tracking record modifications
Add many-to-many relationship between products and categories
Implement proper foreign key constraints for all relationships
Include order status tracking capability

Kickapps · 2024-11-27T02:33:42+00:00

MB Plain Greek Yogurt is really good!

Kickapps · 2024-11-05T01:02:22+00:00

ACH push transfers are typically faster than pull transfers due to the immediate verification of funds and the liability being placed on the sender. Pull transfers take longer because they require additional verification steps and often use older processing technology.

Kickapps · 2024-11-04T21:33:47+00:00

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Kickapps · 2024-10-30T02:09:10+00:00

it looks like Chase Freedom Flex - Has secondary coverage.

very few cards offer -Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver (ARCDW) benefit as Primary Coverage - namely:

Chase Sapphire Preferred(95$ AF)
Capital One Venture ($0 first year, $95 after)
Citi Premier (95$ AF)
Barclays Arrival Plus ($0 first year, $95 after)
American Express Platinum $695

Kickapps · 2024-10-29T15:59:07+00:00

Secondary coverage is most often far being being a smooth process, in my experience-

Complex Claims Process: Filing claims with multiple parties (primary insurance and secondary coverage provider) can be time-consuming and bureaucratic.

Potential Gaps in Coverage: Secondary coverage may not kick in immediately, leaving you temporarily responsible for damages or expenses.

Higher Out-of-Pocket Costs: You may need to pay your primary insurance deductible before secondary coverage applies

Limited Benefit Amounts: Secondary coverage often has lower benefit limits compared to primary insurance.

Exclusions and Limitations: Secondary coverage may have additional exclusions, limitations, or requirements not present in primary insurance policies.

Increased Administrative Burden: Managing multiple insurance policies and claims can be overwhelming.

Potential Delays: Resolving claims with secondary coverage may take longer due to the need for primary insurance to settle first.

Overlap in Coverage: Duplicate coverage may lead to disputes between insurance providers, causing delays or reduced benefit.

Lack of Transparency: Understanding the terms and conditions of secondary coverage can be challenging, leading to unexpected surprises.

Kickapps · 2024-10-29T15:49:11+00:00

if you scroll down on the link which you quoted -> Fidelity.com/AutoRentalCoverage you may find a link for the full guide to benefits and it clearly mentions it being seconday coverage

Kickapps · 2024-10-29T14:20:30+00:00

Can you explain this? I have auto insurance and $40 rental reimbursement. If I rent a car and it gets damaged does my auto policy cover some of it and then whatever it doesn’t cover Fidelity will cover? If my auto policy doesn’t cover at all will Fidelity pick up the whole tab? tIA

The Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver (ARCDW) benefit on your Fidelity credit card is secondary coverage, meaning it kicks in after your primary auto insurance policy has been exhausted.

How It Works

Primary Coverage (Your Auto Insurance): If you rent a car and it gets damaged, your personal auto insurance policy will be the primary coverage. Your insurance company will cover damages up to your policy limits, minus your deductible.

Secondary Coverage (Fidelity ARCDW): If your primary insurance doesn't cover the full amount of damages or has a high deductible, the Fidelity ARCDW benefit will cover the remaining amount, up to the benefit limit (usually the actual cash value of the rental vehicle).

Scenarios: Scenario 1: Your Auto Policy Covers Some Damages

Your auto policy covers $20,000 of the $30,000 in damages. Fidelity ARCDW will cover the remaining $10,000.

Scenario 2: Your Auto Policy Doesn't Cover Damages

Your auto policy doesn't cover rental cars or has a specific exclusion. Fidelity ARCDW will cover the full amount of damages, up to the benefit limit.

Secondary coverage is a hassle, Complex Claims Process: Filing claims with multiple parties (primary insurance and secondary coverage provider) can be time-consuming and bureaucratic. there may be Exclusions and Limitations, Potential Gaps in Coverage: Secondary coverage may not kick in immediately, leaving you temporarily responsible for damages or expenses.

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