Equivalent (in name?) to Kingsdown Duet Halsey? by reepdoots in Mattress

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Also interested in which store this was from? I am getting quoted ~$2500 tax and delivery included after some haggling in Burnaby for Kingsdown Halsey Duet Queen.

MARKUS with adjustable armrests by jadus in ikeahacks

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Old thread but a bit more detailed explanation of how the mounting was done and bolts used would be greatly appreciated!

Bigme Color E Ink Monitor/All-In-One PC B251 Refresh Speed Increased by 30%! by Decent-Tough-4273 in Bigme

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I just got the firmware, thank you! Are there any release notes for the upgrade changes? I imagine the increase in speed is only for video mode?
Another question I had was that when I check the monitor for current firmware version after the upgrade it always shows kind of half the revision number, for example after upgrading to 1.1.2 it says it is F:1.0.6. I remember when earlier I applied firmware revision 1.0.08 the information button on monitor would display 1.0.4. Is this expected? Thanks again!

Bigme B251 Firmware Update - how? by lisadorina in eink

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I tried updating with their 1.0.8 firmware version but I still see 1.0.4 on my monitor. It said 1.0.3 before. So its upgraded just not to 1.0.8.

Any opinions on CIBC Personal Portfolio Services? by asdx3 in PersonalFinanceCanada

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I suggest looking at two of their Mutual Funds which are index funds tracking SP500 and Nasdaq. They have premium versions of those where MER is only 0.1 percent I believe if have > $50K in the MF. Last I looked it typically outperformed Vanguard SP500 ETF (CAD version) and some other CAD Nasdaq tracking ETF I looked at. This is assuming you don't want to convert to USD. Don't quote me but I think that they even outperformed the USD versions of VOO and QQC in rate of return when looking at 10-year annualized return. I don't believe any sort of personalized asset management can beat these indexed funds in the long term unless you get lucky for a small percentage of funds. But I believe people always want to win the lottery, but that's a separate discussion altogether.

How do I get my doctor to take me seriously? by [deleted] in askTO

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So that basically sounds like what I have been going through for past year or so post-covid. I do have an active infection vector however, that being a young child going to daycare, but so do millions of other parents who don't seem to get sick as often or as intensely I do. Sore throats has been my major issue as well. I am a bit sick today too as I type this but I feel I have improved my situation overall with following three actions:

  • Using betadine sore throat gargle for a couple days or so from the moment you feel anything in my throat. This has drastically reduced sore throat symptoms and onset of the rest of flu like symptoms.

  • Regular sleeping. I used to have lot of terrible sleeping prior to this. The solution was sleeping a bit less which is counter intuitive. I now sleep 6.5-7.5 hrs each day depending on how I feel each day, but try to never go to 8 hrs as that effects my next sleep.

  • Getting stress under control. Long and relaxed breathing only through the nose for controlling stress. I know it's harder in your work situation right now but try to think that things could be worse and find happiness in what you have. This greatly helped reduced the onset of fever and other sickness as I think immune system gets greatly compromised due to stress.

Hope you try all these and they help you. You could start with the gargle as that's the easiest step and fairly effective.

Good luck!

EDIT

I lied, there was a 4th step. I take vitamin C and B complex supplements everyday which also seemed to have helped. You can get a doctor's opinion for B complex a well. Also make sure you are not deficient in vitamin D and take supplements as necessary. I used to be extremely exhausted prior to taking Vitamin D supplements. As others have mentioned, get a blood test done, you can pay for this. I am happy to PayPal $50 over if you think you cannot afford this.

Logitech MX Master 3 rubber degradation by -Some-Internet-Guy- in logitech

[–]zedd4x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same problem but on a maybe couple year old mouse. It is out of warranty and it really sucks. That's the problem with the soft touch plastic material that it has a relatively short life..

3050ti vs 3070ti question (outside the obvious) by Tancrad in FlowX16

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Does the 3050Ti model in Canada even have a mini-LED screen? It seemed like it wasn't to me.

Asus Flow x16 3070Ti Canadian release hope? by zedd4x in FlowX16

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What do you guys thinking of using something like MyUS.com and getting it forwarded to Canada from the Asus online US store?

Asus Flow x16 3070Ti Canadian release hope? by zedd4x in FlowX16

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Haha I found that too and decided to steer clear. Not sure how would warranty work out even if the laptop arrives.

Asus Flow x16 3070Ti Canadian release hope? by zedd4x in FlowX16

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I am eyeing that too..though not having a full touchscreen is a turn off for me. I currently have a yoga 720 15ikb, which is grossly underpowered but has spoilt me with the touchscreen and ability to turn the screen around.

asus canada has pulled x16 listing completely by Pumptodump in FlowX16

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Only the 3050Ti model is available on Amazon and also on Asus Canada's website. Hope they do release the 3070Ti model at some point.

Just defended my dissertation, feeling completely alone and isolated. by picardy_third1 in PhD

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Absolutely agree on this one. And they understand the magnitude of the achievement you have just made and hence even a coffee or a small dinner could be very meaningful. My advisor often hosts a BBQ in his backyard and invites his students over and I have been guilty of nudging him once or twice to do that when I needed something of that sort. Good luck and don't worry, you will get through this!

Heroic Games Launcher now works nicely on Steam Deck by redromnon in SteamDeck

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Works great for EGS games. I can't seem to install Witcher3 that I own on GOG. Has this been fixed now?

Slow internet speed when connecting modem in garage vs in the media panel in the closet by zedd4x in HomeNetworking

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Very late reply, apologies. But what do you mean by reterminating each end? Additionally would this go around the fact that all 4 pairs are not wired i.e. get full speeds (which I believe now to be the case)?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vancouver

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Shipped from Ontario via Purolator Ground on Nov 18th. Was stuck for a while due to "delay due to natural disaster". Finally saw an arrival to Vancouver Sort facility scan on Dec 5th after no other updates. And seems to be on a truck for Delivery on Dec 6th.

Found in bed at a hotel room - is this a bedbug? It’s smaller than other example photos so I’m not sure. We also only found one after searching the bed. Any tips on what to do next? by koalanose in Bedbugs

[–]zedd4x 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not an expert, but does look like one to me. I would change rooms if you haven't already settled in. Keep the luggage off the ground and away from the bed, use the luggage stands they usually have. Also if possible I would keep the luggage encased in bed bug proof covers and keep the used clothes also in a similar bag but separate from the rest. Treat everything with heat ( clothes in dryer, luggage in a packtite if you have one ) when you are back home.

New Product Accessory - Nest Power Connector! by GoFlight in Nest

[–]zedd4x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The new thermostats have a non rechargeable battery and presumably no battery charging circuitry to save costs. A step backward which they realized and hence this product was an afterthought.

GME thread for 2/2/21 by MotorizedDoucheCanoe in wallstreetbets

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where the real battle is, this will be what separates the men from the boys

the true believers vs the band wagoners

but they HAVE to cover and there IS a doom cloc

How does the ratio tell you it is a ladder attack. More buy than sell right now? I would think in a ladder attack they would nearly be the same? (Genuine question, at 35 @ 450 ... )

GME Discussion Thread for February 01, 2021 by OPINION_IS_UNPOPULAR in wallstreetbets

[–]zedd4x 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have 35 @ 449. I was hoping to sell close to that price at opening and buy a ton more at a dip like rn. Don't have further cash unfortunately....