Monday, April 17, 2023

美财长:银行业或收紧贷款以替代加息

 美东时间周六,美国财政部长耶伦表示,在近期美国银行业经历动荡和危机后,美国银行业可能会变得更加谨慎,并可能进一步收紧贷款。在这一前景下,美联储进一步升息的必要性可能已经消失。

美国银行业可能将收紧信贷

耶伦在接受采访时表示,为遏制上个月硅谷银行和 Signature 银行倒闭造成的系统性威胁,美国政府采取了一系列政策行动,已使美国银行业的存款外流情况趋于稳定," 事态已经变得冷静下来 "。

耶伦表示:" 在这种环境下,银行可能会变得更加谨慎。在此之前,我们已经看到银行系统收紧了一些贷款标准,未来可能还会进一步收紧。"

她认为,这将导致美国经济中的信贷受到限制," 可能会取代美联储需要进一步加息的做法。"

但耶伦表示,她还没有看到这一领域出现 " 足够戏剧性或重大 " 的变化,从而改变她对经济前景的看法。

她认为:" 因此,我认为(美国经济)前景仍然是温和增长,劳动力市场继续强劲,通胀下降。"

耶伦远不是唯一一位预计美国银行业的信贷会因上个月金融业动荡而有所收缩的财政官员。近日,一些美联储官员也曾表示,美联储应采取更为谨慎的立场,因为他们预计银行将在未来几个月限制放贷。

美联储公布的每周银行资产负债表数据显示,美国银行贷款尚未出现实质性恶化,同时也显示,尽管在 3 月中旬硅谷银行和 Signature 破产前后,美国银行业曾一度出现了大量取款的情况,但存款外流现象已在过去两周企稳。

美元主导地位存在风险

耶伦还在采访中讨论了俄乌冲突、美元主导地位等其他问题。

关于俄乌冲突,耶伦认为,美国主导的对俄制裁和出口管制措施,有效地对俄罗斯形成了限制,并将俄罗斯原本预期的财政预算盈余变成了赤字。

同时,在被问及制裁措施是否会削弱美元作为世界储备货币的地位时,耶伦承认,的确存在潜在风险。

她表示:" 因此,当我们使用与美元的作用有关的金融制裁时,就会存在风险,随着时间的推移,它可能会破坏美元的霸权地位但这是我们试图明智使用的极其重要的工具。"

耶伦还提到,尽管未来可能出现美元的替代品,但这 " 不容易 " 实现,因为美元的独特属性是由世界上最安全、流动性最强的资产——美国国债支持。

" 美元被广泛使用。我们有非常深厚的资本市场和法治,这对一种将在全球范围内用于交易的货币至关重要。我们还没有看到任何其他国家有这样的基础设施,即制度基础设施,使其货币能够像现在这样为世界服务。"

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Sergei Davidov | How to Build an Online Course With Tutor LMS and Elementor | Elementor

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Build an audience, establish yourself as an authority and make some money with an online course. Take advantage of Elementor’s integration with Tutor LMS which makes it easy to create online courses by offering more than 25 custom widgets. Learn how!


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Sergei Davidov | WooCommerce | Elevate Your WooCommerce Product Pages Using Custom Fields

 Take your WooCommerce store to the next level with custom fields. Explore how WooCommerce custom fields can let you collect and display extra information about your WooCommerce products and how Elementor offers an easy way of doing it.

If you want to improve your WooCommerce store, learning how to use WooCommerce custom fields is a great tool to have in your toolbelt.

Custom fields let you collect and display extra information about your WooCommerce products, which is really useful for customizing your store.

With the right tools, WooCommerce custom fields don’t have to be complicated, either. While you certainly can use code to insert custom fields, Elementor offers an easier way to work with custom fields that lets you do everything from Elementor’s visual interface.

In this post, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about WooCommerce custom fields, including the following:

  • A deeper look at what WooCommerce custom fields are and how they help improve your store.
  • The different types of custom fields you can add to WooCommerce.
  • When to use WooCommerce custom fields vs product attributes/taxonomies.
  • How to create WooCommerce custom fields on the backend.
  • How to display custom fields on the frontend of your store, using Elementor Pro or custom code.

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Product Add-Ons allow your customers to personalize products while they’re shopping on your online store. No more follow-up email requests—customers get what they want, before they’re done checking out.

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

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Elementor | WordPress | How To Use WooCommerce Shortcodes in Your Online Store

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WooCommerce provides an easy way to create an online shop, but very few users know just how flexible the platform is thanks to WooCommerce shortcodes. Discover how you can control core ecommerce pages, display products, and more with shortcodes.

北美“杀猪盘”的话术和防骗指南

一种名叫“杀猪盘”的诈骗方式最近在北美华人圈中频繁出现。通过营造“人设”、运用话术,诈骗集团成员设下骗局,引诱对方进行“投资”。 

(德国之声中文网)“你是Sandy吧,这周六我想让你做我的私家厨师,”这是记者于上个月收到的一条手机短信。对方在两个小时内连续发了三条短信,让记者快点回复,并质问记者为什么收到短信不回复。 

当记者回复自己并不叫Sandy,并礼貌询问对方是否打错了电话之后,对方表示要和自己的助理确认下,接着又道歉说是助理给自己找私家厨师时提供了错误的电话。 

“认识皆是缘”,对方继续发来短信,希望和记者保持联系。并开始询问年龄、工作背景、来美国多久了。记者没有及时回复,而对方则在短时间里把自己的身份、背景、职业、年龄、收入等通通讲了出来。对方给自己塑造的形象是一位成功的中年商人,“助理”等字眼在对话中出现了好几次,目前在洛杉矶居住,是为了“开拓海外市场”。 

记者一周后试图再次联系这位商人,但对方显然对记者失去了兴趣,也不再回复记者的问候短信。又过了一段时间,记者发现连这个电话号码都不复存在。 

这样的短信这几个月在美国频频出现,记者的朋友中几乎都收到过类似的消息,消息来自手机短信、Whatspp、telegram、LinkedIn私信等,不一而足。 

许多时候,短信发来的时候会用一个莫须有的人名,比如记者就收到过内容为“好久没见,威廉姆斯先生,你还好吗(Long time no see, Mr. Williams. How are you?)””伊万,我上次把笔记本电脑落在你那里了,我现在能去你那里拿电脑吗?(Evan, I left my laptop with you last time. Can I go over and get it now?)”的短信 。许多对这些骗术不熟悉的人出于好意,会回复短信提醒对方发错了电话号码。但实际上,这些短信不过是希望起一个话头,当你说出自己不是威廉姆斯先生或者伊万之后,对方会表示认错人了,会道歉,但也会接着这个机会继续聊天。 

“履历完美”的骗子

记者的朋友G先生则经常在LinkedIn上面收到私信。他是一位资深的工程师,目前在初创企业工作,所以他经常收到头像是年轻美女的人的私信,对方说希望“向他请教”,又希望“和他在生意上有所合作“。点进去,会发现那些美女的履历几乎完美:顶尖名校毕业,任职过的公司几乎都是知名头部企业,而且目前已经在谷歌、亚马逊、微软等公司做到颇为资深的职位。“你算一下她从大学毕业的年龄,和她在公司里的职位,就会发现这么短的时间里,根本不可能晋升到这么高的职位,”G先生对记者表示,这是他总结出来的识别骗子的经验,“因为平时真的会有潜在客户发LinkedIn私信给我,所以我也不敢直接删掉陌生人的私信”。第一次收到这类私信时,他也曾以为对方真的是要和自己探讨工作上的合作,但发现对方总是聊自己的个人生活,隐隐约约显示出自己生活的高级和奢侈。如果G先生不及时回复,对方还会用嗔怪的语气埋怨G先生。几次聊天之后,谈话的方向很快就转到了区块链上——对方提到自己有名额参与仅限富豪参加的投资项目,稳赚不赔,问G先生是否有兴趣,G先生才醒悟到这是骗局。时至今日,G先生再打开LinkedIn,却发现这位女士的主页已经荡然无存。 

“什么都聊就不聊色,聊色他不会去注意投资”——凤凰网一篇文章中揭露了这种被称为“杀猪盘”的骗局的话术。“杀猪盘”是一种流传在东南亚地区的诈骗方式,诈骗方式将受害者称为“猪”,把交友工具称为“猪槽”,把聊天话术称为“猪饲料”,把聊天或者假恋爱真敛财的过程称为“养猪”,把最后诈骗钱财称为“杀猪”。在北美华人社群中,曾经也有其他的诈骗方式,例如声称是就职于中国驻美使馆等政府机构的人员,指责对方参与犯罪案件,要求对方向某指定账户汇款;或者声称是DHL等快递公司的工作人员,告诉对方有贵重包裹被海关扣押,要求对方向某账户补缴税款。与这些“简单粗暴”的电信诈骗相比,“杀猪盘”的骗术持续时间更久,骗子顶着伪造出来的虚假身份,扮演着爱人、富豪、商业大佬等角色,通过每天不间断的联系和受害者建立起感情,让受害者很难识别骗局的存在。 

快速筛选有价值“客户”

“杀猪盘”的其他的话术还包括:“在第一次聊天中,必须拿到“猪”的八大信息,并备注:姓名、年龄、工作、居住城市、家庭背景、兴趣爱好、作息时间和投资经历。”这也解释了为什么记者一周后再试图那位“商人”,对方却不再回复,因为这些骗子需要在短时间快速筛选出值得深聊的客户,挖掘这些客户身上的价值。有时候聊几百几千个人中,才有一个人会上钩,所以更不会在明显不合适的对象上浪费时间。而骗子们通常都会引导对方加微信之后进行联系,一方面是可以看对方是否有戒心和有继续聊天的意愿,另一方面也因为如LinkedIn这样的平台经过举报之后,账号很容易被封锁,不利于长期深入交谈。 

记者在网络上搜索后发现,“杀猪盘”的话术非常详尽,仅仅在一个名为“精聊话术素材馆”的网站上,就有上百个总结好的话术文档。除去各类聊天的小常识,甚至还有“九型人格分析”等知识性文档,帮助骗子在和受害者聊天时,开拓新的话题,同时营造一个博学多才的形象。记者点进名为“海外案例”的文档,发现其中又有更多的内容。有素材库可以让骗子把自己包装成在海外的女性或男性,也有他们在网上找到的真实在海外生活的人的社交账户的资料,让骗子在包装时进行参考。也有教材,指导“隔着屏幕如何让两个人感情升温”,“学会在适当的时候进行道歉”“趁客户疏忽大意的机会攻下”等等。 

在几个相关telegram群组中会发放从Instagram, 小红书,朋友圈等盗来的图片,让骗子可以包装自己的朋友圈。有不少受害者在网上贴出的聊天记录里都有对方身着西装,品尝红酒,享用大餐等照片,这些也都是骗局的一部分。 

分工明确的诈骗集团

在诈骗团伙中,负责物料和话术的只是一小部分。知乎网络安全话题答主谢幺写道:“此类骗局分工明确,有供料组、话术组、技术组和洗钱组”。 

“杀猪盘”的骗局在中国已经发生了许多起,从2019年开始被广泛报道,还成为了“2019年度中国媒体十大新词语”,但是在北美却还是一种比较新的骗局。一位不会讲中文的华裔Manda(化名)就曾经差点上钩。“一开始收到这样的短信,以为对方真的是朋友”,她回忆道。对方用英语发来Whatsapp信息,说手机坏了,通讯录的人名备注都不见了,问Manda是谁。“他们的英语不算地道,但是也不是很差,所以我以为他确实像他说的那样,是刚来美国生活不久的华人”。对方似乎是察觉到了Manda的善良,营造了一个带着女儿的单身爸爸的角色,常常和Manda探讨如何照顾女儿的话题,有时候也会让Manda为他的女儿出谋划策。对方提出投资时,Manda也不疑有他。好在对方在聊到洛杉矶的某个社区时说错了关键的细节,而Manda经常去洛杉矶,因此识破了对方话术中的漏洞,而对方为了弥补这个漏洞,反而漏出了更多的马脚。 

有消息人士向记者透露,很多这类骗子都是在柬埔寨等地的中国人,他们并不会英语,而是把中文话术用翻译软件翻译成英文,再用翻译软件把英文翻译回中文,检查一下翻译的质量。所以他们最后发出的英文消息不会特别离谱,也不会特别地道。 

综合来看,骗子的行骗过程基本是通过“存错号码”这样的“误会”建立联系,塑造或者美丽富有,或者温柔体贴的“人设”,在长时间无微不至的关心和聊天之后,再切入到让对方跟着自己投资“稳赚不赔”的项目。骗子的各种“话术”和“套路”会不断进步,包装自己的素材包也时有更新。对于不少北美华人而言,如何透过这些包装之后的假象看到本质,防止自己上当受骗,成了一门新的学问。 

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

哪种拖把最好用 拖把的种类大全

2015-03-03 17:14:16

拖把是我们家居中最常用的清洁工具之一,是我们清洁地板必备的清洁工具,比抹布等要舒服多,不过现在的拖把种类越来越多,具体有哪些,家用哪种拖把最好用呢? 

拖把是我们家居中最常用的清洁工具之一,是我们清洁地板必备的清洁工具,比抹布等要舒服多,不过现在的拖把种类越来越多,具体有哪些,家用哪种拖把最好用呢?

拖把的种类大全

1、胶绵拖把

特点:采用PVA(聚乙烯醇)胶绵制作拖把的清洁头,具有超强吸水能力,是一般海绵的十倍,操作方便,清洁时只要将胶绵浸在水中轻拉几下拉杆,污水即可排出。放置后胶头可自然干燥硬化,防止细菌滋生。这种拖把除了可以做地板的清洁,还可以清洗墙壁和天花板。

价格:30元至100元左右,替换头15元至30元。

缺点:对毛发的吸附能力弱,不宜擦油脂以及化学类的污垢。此外,对于边角的清洁能力也表现欠佳,碰撞后,易有脏水被压出。

建议:一定要选择胶头质量较好的拖把,质量差的胶头容易开裂,吸水性差,使用寿命较短。

2、超细纤维材料拖把

特点:这种拖把近两年非常流行,拖把头颠覆了传统的圆头,采用平板设计,让底板和地面充分受力。拖布选用精棉纱线和超细纤维两种布料制作,便于擦掉缝隙间及角落的灰尘。现在,很多产品还带有卡毛巾的设置,能轻松装上利用各种废旧毛巾擦地,又能装上特制毛巾擦拭玻璃、窗户。

价格:40元至200元。

缺点:需要用手接触拖布,不太适合擦瓷砖地面。

建议:充分利用家里的废毛巾、废布等,还可以起到抛光作用。


3、棉条(线)拖把

特点:价格较低,拖把杆分为塑料杆、木杆、金属杆三种。拖把头多由吸水棉布条、棉线条等绑成,这种拖把清洁力还可以,但清洗时比较麻烦,且有些布条的吸水性不强。

价格:5元至40元。

缺点:棉质的拖把头都不好干,晒不干,容易有味和滋生细菌。此外,“掉毛”是最大的问题,一段时间后,拖把就会“头顶稀疏”。

建议:购买时需注意绑扎是否紧密,布条是否会脱絮。

4、吸水纤维拖把

特点:近年来,有厂家将棉质托把头进行了改进,采用了易吸水的纤维布,并配有水桶和拧干器,使拖把的操作方便了很多。这种拖把轻盈、小巧玲珑、好用劲、不费力、拖地板效率相对较高。

价格:20元至40元,替换头10至20元。

缺点:拖把头入水拧干后,体积会变小,而且是越用越小。如果房间面积较大,就会显得费力。

建议:选择优质纤维布的拖把不易掉毛,寿命较长。配合带有拧干器的水桶,可事半功倍。

5、电动多功能地板清洁机

特点:这种机器采用有线电源,已经脱离了传统拖把的范畴。它的底部有三个可高速旋转的刷头,沾上清洁剂可将顽固污渍,有效地去除。而且,该机器还可以兼具吸尘、打腊、抛光等功能。

价格:500元-1000元。

缺点:噪声大,清洁后地板上有浅浅的印儿。

建议:普通家庭如果只是为了清洁的话,略有些浪费。


6、平板拖把

特点:这种平板拖把可以360度旋转,用习惯了是非常好使用的,由于拖板又长又宽,接触地面的面积大,所以清洁起来是很快的。在用平板拖把拖地的时候可以把毛屑、颗粒残渣状的垃圾推到一块,然后把毛巾或是拖布解下来把垃圾包起来倒垃圾桶。很适合用于拖木地板。

价格:20元到100元

缺点:清洗需常拆解且有些零件会生锈,洗拖布让人讨厌,脏脏的拖布与冰冷凉水,想想就让人懒得拖地。

建议:可以家中的废毛巾替换拖布,省钱又充分利用了毛巾、布料等。

家用拖把哪种最好?

就目前来说,家用拖把哪种最好,这要根据自己的家居实际情况来决定,毕竟每种拖把都各有特色,适合自己的家居情况才是最好的拖把。一般来说,胶棉拖完地没水,可以直接走人,适合地砖地板,但不适合水泥地。胶棉拖拖地擦的非常干净,冲洗时只要水冲掉表面污垢,反复挤水就可以了。胶棉头要几个月换一次,才几块钱。如果经常不用,胶棉头会干硬,需要泡几分钟才行,如果每天用就没事。小编用过各种拖地的,感觉胶棉拖最适合自己家里,大家可以参考下。

家用拖把使用注意事项:

1、为延长拖把使用效率,拖地之前最好能够先将毛发及灰尘垃圾先扫除。

2、拖把拖地的方向尽量顺着地板的纹路,才易将污垢带除,达到清洁的效果。

3、清洗拖把最好能以流动的水来冲洗会较干净,如果有使用地板清洁剂的习惯,脏污的拖把可以在水龙头下先将污垢冲掉,再放入装有清洁剂的水桶中浸湿,再行拧干拖地。

4、要注意各种类型拖把的使用方式,用对方法才能提高拖把使用的效率,例如有些胶棉拖把在使用前要先泡水才能使用。

5、使用拖把擦木头地板,尽量不要使用含水量高的拖把,如胶棉拖把。因木质地板表面具毛细孔,容易吸水气,而造成地板变形脆弱,缩短寿命。


John Alfred Paulson

 John Alfred Paulson (born December 14, 1955) is an American billionaire hedge fund manager. He leads Paulson & Co., a New York-based investment management firm he founded in 1994.[1] He has been called "one of the most prominent names in high finance",[2] "a man who made one of the biggest fortunes in Wall Street history,"[3] and a "hedge fund swindler".[4]

His prominence and fortune were made in 2007 when he earned almost $4 billion and was transformed "from an obscure money manager into a financial legend"[3] by using credit default swaps to effectively bet against the U.S. subprime mortgage lending market. In 2010, Paulson earned $4.9 billion.[5] The Forbes real-time tracker estimated his net worth at $3 billion as of January 2023.[1]

Michael Monroe Lewis

 Michael Monroe Lewis (born October 15, 1960)[1][2] is an American author and financial journalist.[3] He has also been a contributing editor to Vanity Fair since 2009, writing mostly on business, finance, and economics. He is known for his nonfiction work, particularly his coverage of financial crises and behavioral finance.

Lewis was born in New Orleans and attended Princeton University, from which he graduated with a degree in art history. After attending the London School of Economics, he began a career on Wall Street during the 1980s as a bond salesman at Salomon Brothers. The experience prompted him to write his first book, Liar's Poker (1989). Fourteen years later, Lewis wrote Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game (2003), in which he investigated the success of Billy Beane and the Oakland Athletics. His 2006 book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game was his first to be adapted into a film, The Blind Side (2009). In 2010, he released The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine. The film adaptation of Moneyball was released in 2011, followed by The Big Short in 2015.

Lewis's books have won two Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and been notable selection features on the New York Times Bestsellers Lists.

Semtech

 Semtech公司是高质量模拟和混合信号半导体产品的领先供应商。Semtech致力于向客户提供在电源管理、保护、高级通信、人机界面、测试和检测以及无线和传感产品方面的专有解决方案和突破性技术。

漂白水的使用

 漂白水的使用


漂白水是一種强而有效的家居消毒劑,其主要成分是次氯酸鈉 (Sodium hypochlorite),能使微生物的蛋白質變質,有效殺滅細菌、真菌及病毒。家用漂白水到處有售,且價錢廉宜,功效快速,因此,市民可使用稀釋的家用漂白水來消毒環境。

使用漂白水時應小心處理,因為漂白水對黏膜、皮膚及呼吸道具刺激性,遇熱和光會分解,亦容易與其它物質產生化學反應。不當使用漂白水會影響其殺菌功能,甚至造成意外,威脅健康。過量使用漂白水或使用濃度過高的漂白水,會產生有毒物質污染環境,破壞生態。

用具

清潔前,首先預備一切所需用具,例如清潔工具、清潔/消毒劑、量度器皿及保護裝備。

清潔工具:
刷子、地拖、毛巾、噴壺、膠桶

清潔/消毒劑:
漂白水、清水

量度器皿:
湯匙、量杯

保護裝備:
口罩、膠手套、膠圍裙、護眼罩(最好有)

調校及使用稀釋漂白水的方法及步驟

  1. 調校或使用漂白水時要開窗,使空氣流通。
  2. 由於漂白水會刺激黏膜、皮膚及呼吸道,所以調校及使用漂白水時須佩戴保護裝備。
  3. 稀釋時要用凍水,因為熱水會令成分分解,失去效能。
  4. 以漂白水的次氯酸鈉濃度為5.25%來計算,調校方法如下(示範短片)
    • 1:99稀釋家用漂白水(以10毫升漂白水混和於1公升清水內),可用於一般家居清潔。
    • 1:49稀釋家用漂白水(以10毫升漂白水混和於0.5公升清水內),用於消毒染有嘔吐物、排泄物、分泌物或血液的表面或物件。
  5. 若使用的漂白水中次氯酸鈉濃度高過或低於5.25%,所用分量便要相應調整。
    • 計算方法:漂白水分量倍數 = 5.25 ÷漂白水的次氯酸鈉濃度。
    • 舉例說,使用的漂白水只含有5%次氯酸鈉,所用分量倍數便是5.25÷5=1.05倍。即是用10 x 1.05 = 10.5毫升漂白水來調校濃度。
  6. 可用湯匙及量杯準確地量度所需漂白水的份量。
  7. 消毒完的物品,應以清水冲洗及抹乾。
  8. 完成消毒後,把清潔用具浸於稀釋漂白水中30分鐘,用清水沖洗乾淨,才可再次使用。
  9. 最後用梘液洗手,用清潔的毛巾或用完即棄的紙巾抹乾雙手。

使用稀釋漂白水注意事項

  • 避免用於金屬、羊毛、尼龍、絲綢、染色布料及油漆表面。
  • 避免接觸眼睛。如果漂白水濺入眼睛,須以清水沖洗至少15分鐘及看醫生。
  • 不要與其他家用清潔劑一併或混和使用,以防降低殺菌功能及產生化學作用。當混合於酸性清潔劑如一些潔廁劑,便會產生有毒氣體,可能造成意外,令身體受傷。如有需要,應先用清潔劑清潔及用水過清後,才再用漂白水消毒。
  • 未經稀釋的漂白水在太陽光下會釋出有毒氣體,所以應放置於陰涼及兒童接觸不到的地方。
  • 由於次氯酸鈉會隨着時間漸漸分解,因此宜選購生產日期較近的漂白水,及不應過量儲存,避免影響殺菌功能。
  • 經稀釋的漂白水,存放時間越長,分解量越多,殺菌能力便會降低,所以最好在24小時內用完。

Bedbug | Bleach | Home | Pest control

Bleach is more than just a powerful cleanser; it is also a powerful pesticide. It can get rid of various pests, including drain flies and mosquitoes. If you’re looking to kill bed bugs at home, here’s what you need to know about using bleach to get rid of these pests once and for all.


Bleach contains hypochlorite, an ingredient that kills bed bugs.

Bleach is a sodium hypochlorite solution, according to Terminix. It has a pH of 11 and breaks down proteins to render them defective. If the bleach makes direct contact with the bed bugs and their eggs, their bodies will absorb the acid, killing them.

Bleach fumes suffocate bed bugs.

In addition to its harsh properties, bleach is also known for its strong smell—a trait that makes it difficult for some people to use directly or for extended periods. These fumes also suffocate bed bugs by interfering with their respiratory system.

Bleach denatures the protein membrane of bed bugs and gives bed bugs a fever-like experience.

Sodium hypochlorite, the active ingredient in bleach, works by denaturing the protein membrane of bed bugs. This renders the bugs’ immune system defenseless and gives them a reaction similar to a human fever, eventually killing them. This is especially effective when using bleach in the laundry to kill bed bugs on sheets and clothing, as the heat makes bed bugs immobile.

If too much water dilutes the bleach, the smell won’t be as strong, and the solution won’t kill bed bugs.

For those who are sensitive to the scent of bleach, it can be tempting to dilute the bleach solution with plenty of water. While this will make the smell easier for the homeowner to handle, it, unfortunately, has the same impact on bed bugs. Therefore, an overly diluted solution won’t effectively kill bed bugs. A 1:1 ratio of hot water to bleach is recommended to maximize the bleach’s benefits without making the user too uncomfortable.

Deep clean the home.

First, put any blankets and sheets in the laundry as they are likely to carry bed bugs. Wash them with boiling water, bleach, and detergent; when drying, use the maximum possible heat they can stand. Then use the vacuum cleaner on mattresses, cushions, inside of drawers, and any other furniture. Remove and seal the vacuum bag, then dispose of it. 

Once everything is prepared, it’s time to use your bleach. Make a mixture of hot water and bleach in a spray bottle. Wearing rubber utility gloves to protect your hands, spray liberally on the mattress (including bed corners, box spring, and edges) and any other affected furniture.

For any other areas besides the mattress and other furniture, a washcloth can ensure that no traces of bed bugs are left behind. Dip the washcloth in your water-bleach mixture, then use it to reach areas like the insides of drawers and baseboards.

Monday, April 10, 2023

无人敢接?币安在美国找不到银行愿意合作

来源:  于 2023-04-09 20:29:04 

曾经的合作伙伴倒闭、监管部门出手重击,令币安举步维艰。


据媒体周六报道,全球最大加密货币交易所币安的美国子公司正努力寻找一家银行来存放客户的现金,但其最近试图与Cross River Bank、Customers Bancorp等银行建立合作关系,均以失败告终。

币安的客户已经受到了直接影响,在最近的状态更新中,币安表示“在未来几周内将向新的银行和支付服务商过渡”,并补充说在过渡期间一些美元存款服务将受到暂时影响。在加密货币交易所,用于用户存款和交易的银行账户通常与用于公司运营的账户分开。

目前,币安正通过中间人金融技术公司Prime Trust持有客户资金。据媒体援引知情人士称,由于资金存放在中间人的银行,这会极大减慢资金的转移过程。

知情人士指出,由于加密货币友好银行Silvergate和Signature Bank等合作伙伴的倒闭,币安的客户资金无处安放,只能存放在中间银行中。

同时,美国监管部门的打击是币安陷入目前困境的另一大原因。此前文章指出,美国商品期货交易委员会(CFTC)对币安以及其创始人兼CEO赵长鹏提起诉讼,指控其为了寻求高速增长提供违法衍生品交易,涉嫌隐瞒违规行为。

知情人士称,银行不愿与币安开展业务的最大原因是担心监管风险。值得一提的是,不仅是币安的美国子公司,英国的加密货币交易所也面临类似的处境。

在英国,银行正在远离来自加密货币领域的客户,少数仍然与加密货币公司开展合作的银行正在要求其提供更多的文件和信息,来说明其如何审查客户交易。

Wheels | Accessories | Best Hidden Car GPS Trackers For 2023

What’s that grinding noise? Could be a catalytic converter theft in progress

Economist who pioneered use of closely followed recession tool says it may be sending ‘false signal’

Kia Sportage 2022 Air Bag – Advanced Supplemental Restraint System User Guide

Air bag – advanced supplemental restraint system

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Kia sportage | 2013 | Theft

 The aftermath of the Kia Boys continues, as major insurance companies now refuse to insure new Hyundai and Kia models for being too easy to steal. Now, according to a recent report from WWL-TV in New Orleans, two State Farm employees have provided a list of all the Hyundai and Kia models that are blacklisted from being added to insurance policies. The list allegedly applies to Louisiana, Georgia, Oregon, Washington, and Pennsylvania. Although, the Louisiana Department of Insurance claims it hasn't been made aware of such restrictions

The Drive has reached out to Hyundai for a statement and will update this story when we get one.

Earlier this year, stealing certain Hyundai and Kia models became so popular it was a TikTok trend. If thieves had access to the inside of the car, they could get away with certain models in under a minute, using nothing but a flathead screwdriver and a USB-A cable. Stealing the cars was as simple as yanking down on bottom of the plastic steering wheel column housing, thus breaking it off, ripping out the ignition cylinder, and using the end of a USB cable to turn the ignition.


According to the list received by WWL-TV, the affected Hyundai and Kia models are as follows:

  • 2015-2021 Hyundai Accent (all body styles)
  • 2015-2021 Hyundai Elantra (two-door and four-door)
  • 2015-2021 Hyundai Kona
  • 2015-2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
  • 2015-2021 Hyundai Tucson
  • 2015-2018 Hyundai Veloster
  • 2015-2021 Kia Forte
  • 2015-2021 Kia Optima
  • 2015-2016 Kia Optima Hybrid
  • 2015-2021 Kia Rio (all body styles)
  • 2015-2021 Kia Sedona
  • 2015-2016 Kia Sorento
  • 2015-2021 Kia Soul
  • 2015-2021 Kia Sportage

The reason why such a simple theft worked was because a shocking amount of Hyundai and Kia models lacked engine immobilizers, which meant they didn't require a key or keyfob present to start the engine. However, Hyundai made engine immobilizers standard on all models starting in 2021, while Kia made them standard in 2022. Certain models received immobilizers earlier, such as the Kia Optima Hybrid (2016), Kia Sorento, and Hyundai Veloster (2018).

All of the aforementioned Hyundai and Kia models that don't come with standard engine immobilizers can no longer be added to insurance policies with State Farm. However, any existing insurance plans including such models will be unchanged.

Ironing

 Ironing is the use of an iron, usually heated, to remove wrinkles and unwanted creases from fabric.[1] The heating is commonly done to a temperature of 180–220 °Celsius (356-428 Fahrenheit), depending on the fabric.[2]

Sunday, April 9, 2023

Stephen Penman: Value vs. Growth Investing and the Value Trap

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On April 25, 2017, Stephen Penman, George O. May Professor of Financial Accounting at Columbia Business School, presented Value vs. Growth Investing and the Value Trap. The presentation was part of the Program for Financial Studies' No Free Lunch Seminar Series titled Current Research on Investing and Entrepreneurship. The Program for Financial Studies' No Free Lunch Seminar Series provides broader community access to Columbia Business School faculty research. At each seminar, attended by invited MBA and PhD students, faculty members introduce their current research within an informal lunch setting.

Investment books

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COMMON STOCKS AND UNCOMMON PROFITS by Phillip Fisher (Growth Investing)

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COMMON STOCKS AND UNCOMMON PROFITS by Phillip Fisher (Growth Investing) Philip Fisher is known as the father of growth investing. His growth investing strategy is based on a 15 point checklist which he refers to as his scuttlebutt approach. He is a long term investor and is not afraid to invest in a stock if it is priced above its intrinsic value, anticipating that the growth will increase many fold in the future. Fisher is a hugely influential investor, even Warren Buffet recommends Fishers style. His son Ken Fisher is also well known, but more as a value investor than a pure growth investor. Claimed to be one of the best investing books of all time.


THE UNIVERSITY OF BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY (BUFFETT & MUNGER ADVICE)

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Support the channel by getting The University of Berkshire Hathaway by Daniel Pecaut and Corey Wrenn here: https://amzn.to/2MkJPeQ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger share their wisdom on how to invest in stocks each year on the annual shareholder meeting of Berkshire Hathaway. Their investing strategies have made Berkshire the 6th most valuable company in the world. Can we learn something from these gurus? Of course we can, and through this summary of the book “The University of Berkshire Hathaway”, written by Daniel Pecaut and Corey Wrenn, we shall. Master the investment strategy of Warren Buffett: http://bit.ly/2RT5per Top 5 takeaways: 0:00 Intro 01:33 1. How to invest during times of inflation 05:42 2. What is investment risk? 07:36 3. Invest using filters 09:59 4. The share of mind principle 11:41 5. Invest in yourself

- Businesses that require little capital to grow and that possess pricing flexibility are the investor’s greatest defence against inflation - The risk associated with an investment is not dependent on the price fluctuations of its stock, but by the underlying characteristics of the business - Use filters to avoid wasting time on unproductive investment ideas - A great branded product is often a good investment – if share of mind exists, the market will follow - Invest in yourself – use compounding not only for your bank account, but also for your mind My goal with this channel is to help you make more money and improve your personal finances. How to become a millionaire? There are many ways to get there – investing in the stock market, becoming a stock trader, doing real estate investing, or why not becoming an entrepreneur? But whether you are interested in how to invest in stocks or investing strategies for creating passive income with rental properties – I hope to be able to provide you with a solution (or at least an idea) here. Warren Buffett - the greatest investor of our time - says that you should fill your mind with competing ideas and then see what makes sense to you. This channel is about filling your mind with those ideas. And in the process – upgrading your money-making toolbox.


Fill your mind with competing ideas and see what happens