How Do You Remove a 3M Hook from a Wall without Removing the Paint?

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Problem scenario
You affixed some 3M tape to a wall. You want to remove it without damaging the surface it is attached to. What do you do?

Solution
With 3M tape (double sided tape to hold or affix a sensor), remember to pull it straight down parallel to the wall (rather than pulling it away from the wall). If this tape stretches enough,

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What is the Definition of a Security insofar as the Securities and Exchange Commission is Concerned?

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Problem scenario
You want to know if a security should be registered with the SEC based on the Securities Act. When is an asset considered to be a security?

Solution
It depends on if it is an investment contract. The 1946 lawsuit of SEC v. W.J. Howey Co., 328 US 293 provides guidance or a test. https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/328/293/

The four criteria for a scheme or asset for the “Howey Test” are as follows:

  1. An investment of money
  2. In a common enterprise
  3. With the expectation of profit
  4. To be derived from the efforts of others

(The four points were taken from https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/howey-test.asp;

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How Do You Sign Out or Log Off a Website?

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Problem scenario
You are logged into an account. You click “sign out” and nothing happens or you cannot find the link/option for signing out or logging off. What should you do?

Possible Solution
Replace “acme.com” with the domain name of the site you are suing, then try one of these:

https://acme.com?signout
https://acme.com?logout
https://acme.com?logoff

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How Do You Troubleshoot “timed out waiting for condition” when Running kubectl Commands?

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Problem scenario
You ran a kubectl command, but you got an error “timed out waiting for condition”. It never worked or suddenly stopped working. What should you do?

Possible Solution #1
Use the -v=9 flag. This will maximize the verbosity of the kubectl command’s results.

Possible Solution #2
See why the pod is not being created if it uses a Persistent Volume Claim.

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Why Is Your Cryptocurrency Selling for a Lower Price?

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Problem scenario
You see the US Dollar rate of a cryptocurrency that is much lower than you thought it would be. You have found on www.coinmarketcap.com and www.coingecko.com an expected rate. The exchange you use does not have fees. You want to convert a cryptocurrency into a different coin. But the value/rate is discrepant with other sources. Why is there an error in the rate for the exchange website you use?

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Can a Networking Gateway Redirect Internet Traffic to a Different Destination?

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Problem scenario
You read that a gateway was directing web traffic to a specific IP address or endpoint. Can a gateway forward HTTP/HTTPS traffic?

Solution
Yes.

Gateways are a type of router. Routers connect two or more networks and provide the routing function.

https://www.ibm.com/docs/fr/aix/7.2?topic=routing-tcpip-gateways

Gateway describes a load balancer operating at the edge of the mesh receiving incoming or outgoing HTTP/TCP connections.

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What Does CMP Stand for in the Context of Internet Ads?

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Problem scenario
In the context of websites, you read that CMP stands for Creative Management Platform. What else can CMP stand for?

Solution
In the context of cookies and privacy online, CMP refers to Consent Management Platform.

To read more about what a Consent Management Platform is see these postings:
https://blog.didomi.io/en-us/what-is-a-consent-management-platform-cmp-the-ultimate-guide-didomi
https://cookie-script.com/consent-management-platform
https://www.admonsters.com/what-is-a-cmp/

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How Do You Prevent Gnats from Being in Your Home?

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Problem scenario
You want to prevent gnats from living and reproducing in your home. What should you do to keep fruit flies or gnats away from your home?

Solution
1. Buy a trash can with a foot pedal for your kitchen. These are convenient, and keep gnats from flying in the trash and out to your kitchen.

2. Pour boiling water down the drains (e.g.,

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How Do You Tell if a Whirlpool Dishwasher Is Still Running?

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Problem scenario
Your Whirlpool dishwasher has been quiet for a while, but you are not sure if the cycle is done. How do you tell it if is running or not?

Solution
Do the lights look like this picture?

Or this picture?

The lower picture is how the dishwasher looks when it is off/done. The blue light in the upper-right-hand corner by itself should be off before you want to open it and get the clean dishes.

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