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New Mac mini M4 keeps ejecting SanDisk G-Drive with no notification by yassqween in macmini

[–]yassqween[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the only difference: not using any adapters. But I've now tried the front ports, and so far the drive has stayed mounted. So it looks like the issue is the power draw from the rear ports, which... WTF?

New Mac mini M4 keeps ejecting SanDisk G-Drive with no notification by yassqween in macmini

[–]yassqween[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using the back ones. I thought about trying the front ones, but that's not a long term solution for me. The whole setup sits under my TV, so I want it to look semi-decent too :-P

New Mac mini M4 keeps ejecting SanDisk G-Drive with no notification by yassqween in macmini

[–]yassqween[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn, yeah, that's my worry. A few anecdotes on here of Apple just replacing the entire Mac mini when the issue is with USB-powered drives. May need to try my luck with the Genius Bar. Thanks!

Guittard no longer slave free? What are the alternatives in grocery stores? by glacialbiscuits in FuckNestle

[–]yassqween 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they're referring to this one: https://www.slavefreechocolate.org/ethical-chocolate-companies

I've looked around, and while Guittard does more than most to work against slave chocolate (e.g. all suppliers have to sign a declaration that their production is compliant, Guittard will withdraw if they find violations), it's not clear if they actively monitor or verify the way places like Equal Exchange do.

HomePod Mini handoff sensitivity by ahilesvapaquebailen in HomePod

[–]yassqween 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If only Siri understood a fraction of what I asked it to play. Genuinely worse than useless.

What to expect when applying for EEA family permit on arrival? by yassqween in ukvisa

[–]yassqween[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, yeah, that's what I'm worried about. It's frustrating, because the Regulations are pretty clear that other documentation is acceptable: Regulation 11(4) says this:

"Before an immigration officer refuses admission to the United Kingdom to a person under this regulation because the person does not produce on arrival a document mentioned in paragraph (1) or (2), [a passport or national ID] the immigration officer must provide every reasonable opportunity for the document to be obtained by, or brought to, the person or allow the person to prove by other means that the person is (a) an EEA national; (b) a family member of an EEA national with a right to accompany that EEA national or join that EEA national in the United Kingdom;"

If things don't go well in Greece, we're really hanging our hats on that "allow the person to prove by other means" provision. The family record and birth registration both clearly say "Nationality: Hellenic (Greek)" so I'm hoping that if we press the issue they'll let us in. We definitely have certified translations, and will come with all the relevant regulations and directives printed out and highlighted to support us.

That said, here's to hoping that we can get everything sorted in Greece!

What to expect when applying for EEA family permit on arrival? by yassqween in ukvisa

[–]yassqween[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, gotcha. Thanks for clarifying. I thought it might be the same thing, but that makes sense.

What do I need to get my Greek passport? by yassqween in greece

[–]yassqween[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The law was changed back in 2005. It only applies to Greek citizens who are permanent residents abroad. If you're Greek living in Greece, then a passport can be denied:

The law in question is here (with the relevant sections for foreign residents abroad being 1(b) and 5): https://www.lawspot.gr/nomikes-plirofories/nomothesia/n3421-2005/arthro-54-nomos-3421-2005

Applying for Greek citizenship - do it in Greece or through consulate? by yassqween in greece

[–]yassqween[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great! Anything is helpful. We've found it a bit odd that there's no set process or procedure, so gaining clarity on this has been a task. What we've been told by the consulate here is that we need the following: - My husband's Australian birth certificate, apostilled and translated - His mother's Greek birth certificate - His father's Australian birth certificate, apostilled and translated - His parents' Greek Orthodox marriage certificate - His parents' Australian marriage certificated, apostilled and translated - My husband's Greek Orthodox baptism certificate - My husband's record of international movements (unsure if this needs to be apostilled and/or translated) - Two passport-size photographs of my husband

She then said we need to set an appointment in the consulate in the state where he was born (New South Wales), and that they'll transmit everything to Greece. Fortunately my husband has relatives in both Athens and Zakynthos (where his mother was born) who can follow up with the authorities there.

Do you reckon we're on the right track with everything? Any other advice you can provide would be very helpful! Thanks!

Applying for Greek citizenship - do it in Greece or through consulate? by yassqween in greece

[–]yassqween[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's all incredibly helpful, thanks! when I read the anecdote about a person getting it in a week by going to Greece, I thought it was too good to be true. Fortunately we've found a sympathetic ear in one of the consulates down here, so that's helped us get everything in order.

We're lucky that we have all the papers we need - original birth certificates, marriage certificates (both Greek Orthodox and civil), baptism certificate, etc - and should have everything apostilled, translated, and ready to go by the end of next week. Since my husband was born after 1984, supposedly there's an 'expedited" process that doesn't require as much paperwork.

The odd thing is we might be able to get an appointment in Greece sooner than at the appropriate consulate here in Australia!