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    Urgent! PLEASE Vote on the safety of the Demott/Waxpool Intersection

    Id vote for a traffic circle, but that would require qualified drivers in this area, so short of closing it, I don't think there is any "safe"...
    Post by: merky1, Sep 1, 2018 in forum: Broadlands Community Issues
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    Alternatives to Verizon phone, TV, internet FIOS

    If your looking for alternative internet access, FIOS is really the best option. Yes, you could downgrade to the lowest tier of TV services, but...
    Post by: merky1, Dec 19, 2016 in forum: Community Broadband & Computers
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    Water Heater Temp & Pressure Relief Valve Drain Line

    So, if your Hot Water Heater is > 10 Years old, and the TPR is releasing water / steam, it might need to be replaced (especially if the drain pipe...
    Post by: merky1, Dec 9, 2016 in forum: Homeowners Corner
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    Need Help! Windows 10 start-up (booting) time

    Essentially, if you upgraded to Windows 10, you may have to redo the entire thing. Drivers / compatability for windows 10, especially for an...
    Post by: merky1, Dec 9, 2016 in forum: General Chat Forum
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    Light outside front of everyone's house

    meh, go LED. Much less fragile than CFL's, and use less mercury.
    Post by: merky1, Sep 1, 2016 in forum: Broadlands Community Issues
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    Need Help! Very Dangerous Intersection at Claiborne Pkwy + Ridgeway/Wynridge Drive

    Time for traffic circles?
    Post by: merky1, Jul 28, 2014 in forum: Broadlands Community Issues
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    Intersection of Waxpool and Ashburn Village

    My personal favorite pet peave is when the cops are sitting in the medians, watching the travesty that is the 8 way stop, and do nothing other...
    Post by: merky1, Jul 17, 2014 in forum: Broadlands Community Issues
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    Need someone to digitize albums

    They make USB turntables, but they run about $100+. If anyone charges you more than that, I would suggest you think about a do it yourself approach.
    Post by: merky1, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: Community Broadband & Computers
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    CDC Exaggerating Flu Cases and Deaths?

    Vaccines have nothing to do with the overall health of the population. Considering that you can buy a 2500 calorie lunch for around $10 probably...
    Post by: merky1, May 25, 2014 in forum: General Chat Forum
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    Aflatoxins, Melamine, and Cyanuric Acid found in US Made Pet Food

    Remember that in 2007 a high percentage of the affected food was "organic" stamped. The only way to avoid things like this is to roll back the...
    Post by: merky1, Apr 18, 2014 in forum: Area Restaurants, Dining and Food
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    Wash Gas Home Energy Report

    I wouldn't trust the math they used to "average" your neighbors usage anyways. This is the same logic that sends out fliers locking you into a...
    Post by: merky1, Apr 13, 2014 in forum: Homeowners Corner
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    CDC Exaggerating Flu Cases and Deaths?

    meanwhile measles is coming back thanks to the anti-vaccine idiots. yes, flu shots have mortality associated with them. so does the flu. It's...
    Post by: merky1, Mar 2, 2014 in forum: General Chat Forum
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    Dollar Tree

    I'm guessing that this will be more like a Walmart express than a dollar store.
    Post by: merky1, Mar 2, 2014 in forum: Broadlands Community Issues
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    Netflix and Verizon FIOS not playing well?

    been watching all day... appletv and iPad. no issues to report. of course, i replaced the FiOS router with my own, so that may be the difference.
    Post by: merky1, Mar 2, 2014 in forum: Community Broadband & Computers