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There’s a really good book called “Charlotte: Then and Now” which has old pictures of famous and important locations in the city and compares them with new pictures of the sites. Here’s the Amazon listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1909108421/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7ZNJBbPNYHP56

The "no soliciting" signs are not legally binding and the only thing it looks like you can do is if they are on private property and asked to leave and they don't, then it's trespassing. Simply soliciting isn't a crime in NC.

https://nextdoor.com/agency-post/nc/charlotte/charlotte-mecklenburg-police-department/soliciting-3558216/

In the South, being asked what church you go to has been the normal way of figuring out if you are "with us or agi'n us" for ages. Ignore those folks, they can't take a joke.

Breweries are a common watering hole in Charlotte, but there are also boardgame meetup groups and a number of places like Lenny Boy Brewing have social events in their warehouses, beer optional.

The kid thing is a personal choice. We have 2 teens, but we aren't near your age range and tend to be sedentary down in the southern suburbs.

OMB does yoga at their place.

Frisbee Golf at Lenny Boy last I heard.

Check meetup.com for the Boardgame group, though I think they used to meet down in Pineville at Waldhorn's.

Charlotte does have a short range Terminal Doppler Radar. Off of Mt. Holly/Huntersville road. It was recently upgraded to DualPol. Thankfully the FAA shares the data from it with the NWS.

https://www.wunderground.com/weather-radar/united-states/nc/charlotte/clt/

Charlotte is the largest city in the US to not have a NWS-88D system installed.

There was a push some time ago to get funding for one. Haven't heard lately where it ended up.

http://wfae.org/post/new-effort-close-what-some-see-dangerous-weather-radar-gap-around-charlotte#stream/0

Amazon has a few different brands of foam or hybrid mattresses for under $400 (as long as you're not wanting a California king). We have this one in our guest room, everyone sleeps well on it.

You mean the TV that was available at Walmart a few places yesterday for $169? Convenient how the day after that you have a brand new one for sale for twice the price.

https://slickdeals.net/f/11146935-ymmv-walmart-store-pickup-required-samsung-mu6290-40-4k-uhd-smart-tv-169-price-varies-by-location?src=SiteSearchV2_SearchBarV2Algo1

day without immigrants

Oh come on. While I'm not a denier, NC has always been this way. Big snows in March and April happen around here all the time. For the Lazy

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If you own your phone now, and are currently happy with your AT&T coverage, you could switch to Cricket and save a ton of money, as well. Cricket uses AT&Ts network and is super cheap with generous data allotments, but still very reliable. I've been using it for a bit over two years with no issues.

And there's no contract, so you can get a SIM from Amazon for a few bucks and try it out before you decide to port your AT&T number.

Look, I had never heard of Charlotte Stories before in my life, and I do not at all disagree that their article is poorly worded click bait. Brad's "100% false" statement is, however, entirely intellectually dishonest in almost exactly the same manner that the Charlotte Stories article is. CS upsells the likelihood of a hit from Florence to our area; Brad denies it entirely. The storm is over a week away from potentially making landfall on the Atlantic coast. There is absolutely no way that anyone can categorically state with a 100% degree of accuracy and honesty that Florence will not hit our region, and yet Brad has done this.

All hurricane storm tracking is based on probabilities, and even as storms get closer to making landfall, those predictive paths are continuously updated and changed. There is simply no way for Brad to honestly, correctly state that Hurricane Florence will not hit Charlotte area. Yes, currently the odds are quite low, a fact that Charlotte Stories does a very poor job of explaining (or rather, they didn't explain it at all). We've had plenty of examples where storms defied predictions, most recently with Hurricane Irma, that was originally forecasted to weaken and die out at sea - and that didn't happen.

Even now, updated predictive paths for Florence still show 3 possible paths that include hits or near-misses to the Carolina coastline or the state of NC. And you don't have to look far to see the tremendous danger that near-misses can still generate.

Read a book by Hans Rosling called Factfulness

I just bought this antenna from Amazon. Pretty cheap, but it works really well. We live about 75 miles west of charlotte and are able to pick up the NBC and CBS broadcasts from charlotte. Don't forget to get the suggested mount for it also.

ViewTV Outdoor Amplified Antenna - 150 Miles Range - 360° Rotation - Wireless Remote https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017JEF126/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_kwe7yRfnc3UAo

https://www.groupon.com/deals/lucky-s-bar-arcade

do this. It's going to be a good time this evening

Edit: Lucky's is soulless and terrible. We'll never be back. Go to Abari 2 light rail stops down if you want a real barcade experience

Not that I like CS, but their article says it may be an issue next week. Seems like that's an accurate statement. Especially since other sources are saying the same thing.

https://www.wunderground.com/cat6/Florence-Unexpectedly-Intensifies-Major-Hurricane-US-East-Coast-Potential-Target

For example.

Cabarrus Spay and Neuter Clinic is a non profit clinic that helps rescues all over Charlotte as well as individuals keep control of the pet population and find pets homes. It's a great place with great people who are in need of supplies and donations. They are looking to raise money for new heart rate monitors, but are always looking for office supply donations.

List of office supply items needed: Paper Towels HE Laundry Detergent Bleach Sandwich, Quart, or Gallon Ziploc Bags Garbage Bags – kitchen size and 33 gallon Rubbing Alcohol 8 ½ X 11 copy paper Sharpies, Highlighters and Pens Post it notes/notepads Index Cards Gift cards to office supply stores

Or you can make a cash donation via paypal by clicking here

Thanks for any support given!

Atlanta is managing to make concession prices incredibly low in their new stadium. I don't know if it's because they aren't using a contracted concession company or what, but we need to follow their lead imo.

Look at these Prices!!

I bought a two-pack of clear plastic cooler bags on Amazon for $12 because of the cooler rule. Hoping to fit about 18 cans and ice in each bag! And they fit the allowable dimensions!

2 Pack Clear Tote Bag,Stadium... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CNMNDRK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Just an FYI since I've seen you reposting these a few times now, you're not likely to get much traction on the cable modem at that price: Refurb SB6141's with a warranty and prime shipping on amazon for $44 and refurbs go on sale all over the place, all the time. They're regularly on woot for $40, they're all over ebay, Newegg, etc.

This link should help get you started with searching on Airbnb. Adjust the dates or price to see what's available when you're ready.

It looks like there are over 20 places that have rooms for less than $1,000/month with everything included (I see a few at less than $800 that aren't centrally located, but seem to be in good, safe locations.)

I know it's not free, but if nothing else pans out, these will at least get you a place to stay for less than most extended stays.

Actually EVGA's warranty is only for the original purchaser, so you're wrong on that too. The warranty is only transferrable if you purchase directly from EVGA, not from Office Depot. source: http://www.evga.com/support/warranty/

> They go on sale for $500, they don't go on sale for $450 My link above they have gone on sale for $460.

Boardgames: All are used, but in like-new condition. Take everything for $165.
DnD 5e Players Handbook - $25
DnD 5e Starter Set - $15
DnD 5e DM Screen - $10
Pathfinder flip map multi pack - $20
Pathfinder Pawns Monster Codex (out of print) - $60
Pathfinder Pawns NPC Codex (out of print) - $60

Joncast! We are still pretty new but we have 9 episodes and we are trying to venture out around Charlotte to try and build a community of geeks. We are also going to be doing tournaments every month. March 21st we have our first Mario Kart 8 tournament.

Here is our blog: http://www.joncasts.net/

Listen Here

Charlotte doesn't have Prime Now (the 1-2 hour thing), which is kind of surprising since we do have a fulfillment center.
What we do have is same day shipping, so long as your order is placed before Noon. Not sure if/why Ballantyne wouldn't be covered.

Has someone told you about OpenOffice ?Works just like Office, but saves as a .odt file. Most profs can deal with that, but you can also get a program called Pages that will allow you to save as a .doc file (which is what a Word doc saves as). I've done all of my MLIS degree on Mac and it has been no problem.

Wifi is an afterthought with pretty much all ISP modem/gateways. They are all pretty poor and tend to drop signal frequently in my experience. Get a separate wireless access point/router, disable Wifi on the ISP equipment and you'll be much better off.

For example using this guy: https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-AX1500-Wifi-Router/dp/B07ZSDR49S setup in AP mode I get just over 700/700 on Wifi 6 close to it and it provides great coverage in my 2 story home. Wired my AT&T Fiber usually tests around 930/930.

There are also mesh systems for larger environments. https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Deco-X20-Next-Gen-Extenders/dp/B085Z35GY6/

NEW 4ft LED TUBES - liquidating at $6 (or less?)

We got very lucky at an auction and picked up a container load of LED tubes, used to retrofit fluorescent lights. These things are fantastic. They only use 15W of power, as compared to 18W for most LEDs or 40W for many fluorescent tubes.

The tubes will pay for themselves, because of electricity savings, in just a year. 25 watts saved x $0.28 saved per watt per year = $7 saved in just one year. (Assumed usage is approximate "office hours.")

You need to bypass the ballast when installing these; that is an easy process I could walk you through.

We have over 20,000 of these! We re-lamped our offices and warehouse with LEDs last year, and could not be happier. The light is brighter, and we haven't had to replace a single ballast or tube since (and won't, for 21 more years.)

Here is an Amazon listing of these exact LED tubes: https://www.amazon.com/Zenaro-RSLT81-4FT-15W-5000-ND-IDS-CL-LED-Tube-Lighting/dp/B00A3Z6Z5Q

Note that Amazon wants $32 for them. (The $10 listing is ours.)

Minimum quantity is a case of 12. Better pricing on pallets, which are 49 cases. The lamps are in our warehouse in Matthews.

Holler with any questions!

They take up almost no space at all. It's just a tiny motor that you plug into your car's charging port and it inflates your tires.

This one is really similar to the ones we got. Dimensions are 12" x 10" x 8". I just keep it in my trunk.
Amazon link

Amazon. They sell small cabins under $50k (includes free shipping). You will need to add electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. And a foundation (slab, crawl space, etc)

Edit - example:

https://www.amazon.com/Allwood-Eagle-Point-1108-Cabin/dp/B00LYGIEU2

>However, I dislike how often my internet drops

I've had 1 legitimate drop in about 5 years on Spectrum since troubleshooting all components - there are a few things you really need to check before blaming your issues on the provider (this goes for all cable-based internet services):

1) if you own your home, ensure your modem is no more than 1 split from the outside feed.
2) google your modem and find what appropriate signal levels are for it, and learn to login to it and check those levels. You may need an amp to bring those levels up to snuff.
3) if you have a way to automatically reboot your modem on a daily basis, do so (mine is on a smart outlet which clicks it off at 3am and back on a couple minutes later).
4) consider getting your own modem and router <-- fixing #1 and this were the biggest steps to reliability for me. The provided or leased hardware is usually the cheapest thing that meets the requirements for the provider and rarely works well.

Ensure also that the issue lies with the modem and not your wifi. I recently helped a friend troubleshoot their internet issues and simply switching the wifi channel fixed everything. The "auto" setting on most wifi routers is shit and often ends up on the same channel as your 6 closest neighbors who also don't know anything about wifi... download a wifi analyzer app and figure out which channel is least crowded and switch your wifi channel.

"An interesting new strand of research is linked with the fact that, although volunteer work is free for the entities which take advantage of this service, it has implicit costs for NPOs in terms of volunteers' recruitment, training, and employment "

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228998806_Declining_profit_margin_When_volunteers_cost_more_than_they_return

http://www.keepntrack.com/how-much-do-your-volunteers-cost-you/

In most cases, the ROI of volunteerism is at worst a break even proposition, with the hard-to-measure metrics of "visibility" and "awareness" used to justify the cost of volunteer management. But nonprofits do a lot of training of people who never provide more than a few hours of support to the nonprofit. Still others who never return. It's part of why Hands On Charlotte charges a one-time fee for anyone who wants to volunteer. There is a real cost there.

DnD: All are used, but in like-new condition. Take everything for $150.
DnD 5e Starter Set - $15
DnD 5e DM Screen - $10
Pathfinder flip map multi pack - $20
Pathfinder Pawns Monster Codex (out of print) - $60
Pathfinder Pawns NPC Codex (out of print) - $60
DnD Pathfinders Core Rulebook - $25

> It'd be nice if we actually had a doppler radar system close.

We do. It's just not run by the NWS. The terminal Doppler Radar for CLT:

https://www.wunderground.com/weather-radar/united-states/nc/charlotte/clt/

https://www.weather.gov/gsp/tdwr_specs

take highway 27 and stop at morrow mountain state park. good hiking there and some of the adjacent uwharrie forest, but if I recall, the best hiking around there is morrow mountain

Often I just pull up a white noise generator like A Soft Murmur, or lately I've been playing the soundtrack for Child of Light on repeat. Much more than that and I can't concentrate.

Wordpress is a nightmare. You do not want to choose that as a starting point. You will pick up some pretty bad habits. Learn bootstrap and learn how to work with a framework (front end and back end). I use Laraval/Lumen and VueJS.

This website is a great resource:

https://laracasts.com/

Also my resume I made a bootstrap HTML page converted it to PDF and it looks better than anything you could do on Publisher. It got me loads of interview offers. I'll PM you my number and email if you have any other questions.

have you tried to get onto NextDoor? It's a neighborhood-based social network site. The NoDa community is pretty strong on there, and I imagine the PM one is as well.
edit:if you didn't catch it, I'm not telling.

My husband and I are currently moving to Charlotte from PA. We are also board gamers and are hoping that the groups on meetup.com are good. We would also love recommendations from anyone on good stores and groups!

By the way, you are also a professor? It seems we are moving to the area for the same reason - we also had to go through the stress of getting my husband a job after my offer. What a relief when he finally got one, especially as our house had already sold so we had to leave!

Grab some of this:

https://www.amazon.com/Harris-Roach-Tablets-Boric-Killer/dp/B001B1LI8A

You can pick them up at LowesDepot too.

Put the tablets in places where roaches like to hide. They'll nomnomnom on them and die. Dead.

Safe for people and pets.

Pathinglek Dash Cam 1080P DVR Dashboard Camera FHD Car Driving Recorder 3 Inch Driving Camera LCD Screen, 170°Wide Angle, WDR, G-Sensor, Loop Recording, Parking Monitor, Motion Detection https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FTB8HGQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_QNV77PGA00EA3YN906PT?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

Selling a Asus Dual-Fan Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 for 140 dollars. Lightly used and is only a few months old. Recently got a laptop and no longer need it.

Here is the amazon page for more info on the model.

EDIT: Sold it, sorry guys.

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance in addition the last book of The Wheel of Time series was released just a bit ago so that would be highly suggested. I remember reading both back in the early 90's and was pleased in doing so.

My great-grandmother used to crochet until she was 101 years old :D

On topic though, I don't knit or crochet... but I might be able to point you to people that do. My sister-in-law is involved in a Women's Art Co-op in Charlotte where they'll work in pretty much any medium. I know I've heard tell of her knitting in her spare time for it. Might be something you're interested in?

https://www.facebook.com/womencenteredart

But that is just a partial eclipse, even this one coming up will only be partially viewable from Charlotte.

At any place on Earth, a total solar eclipse can be seen on average once every 360 years. Source

I'm almost 40 and this is closest we have been or will be to a total solar eclipse. There have been and will be some partials, but a total solar eclipse is a rare event.

This. Came here to say this. The past couple of years they've done a decent job with the drive-thru line (imo). Enter from East Blvd. at Winthrop and take that shit home or to Latta Park if you don't like the crowd and/or parking.

I went to No Grease Barbershop in Concord Mills on a whim, and it was great, They have really great barbers who do stylish haircuts and normal ones, and even tho you have a beard, They also do hot towel shaves. I fell in love with that. Here is their instagram They have a few shops scattered around.

Hey man, here's the pic of the monitor: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=E9093DA0E4BA5B89!61892&amp;authkey=!AH4VOTPPZ4my27c&amp;v=3&amp;ithint=photo%2cjpg It's a syncmaster 245BW. Not one dead pixel.

Couple things: I may not be able to sell this till next Friday, as I believe I still need some eyefinity cables. Second, since two of you guys want it and I lowballed the price to move, feel free to PM me with a better offer if you so desire!

I happened to see this on next door. Not sure if you’ll be able to see/open it but heres trying

https://nextdoor.com/p/_jRcB8NpYTcY?utm_source=share&amp;extras=NTc3OTE1NzI%3D&amp;init_source=copy_link_share

>Earliest Reasonable Arrival Time

https://weather.com/safety/hurricane/news/2018-09-09-hurricane-florence-forecast-southeast-coast

This projects it reaching the shore Thursday and Piedmont Friday

Craigslist? Perhaps Airbnb? I did a quick Airbnb search and see several options, but they are all definitely market rate. (i.e. you're going to pay at least $2000 for an Uptown apartment for a month)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6716194?checkin=06%2F01%2F2016&amp;checkout=06%2F30%2F2016&amp;s=OUeo4WSn

Just on a side note - there is a buddhist congregation a couple of doors down from that mansion, with a front yard full of statues. You can see it on street view.

<strong>Used Nikon D3200</strong> • base
• 18-55mm VR lens
• 55-200mm Non-VR Lens
• 35mm f/1.8G Lens
• camera bag
• battery charger
• 1 extra battery
• close-up filter kit (this)
• $600 OBO

DnD: All are used, but in like-new condition. Take everything for $150.
DnD 5e Starter Set - $15
DnD 5e DM Screen - $10
Pathfinder flip map multi pack - $20
Pathfinder Pawns Monster Codex (out of print) - $60
Pathfinder Pawns NPC Codex (out of print) - $60
DnD Pathfinders Core Rulebook - $25

Looking to unload a couple pinball tables. Both need a little work. Sorry for the shit photos; I can take some better ones later when the sun gets out of the way.

Totem (Gottlieb, 1979) Powers on but doesn't register coin drop. Likely just a loose connection. PDF manual available if needed. ($200)
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Space Jam (Sega, 1996) Wiring error fried transformer & CPU. Replaced transformer & brand new CPU in 2015. In working condition but definitely a fixer-upper due to the following: (1) Electromagnet at basketball hoop not working. May just be a loose connection. (2) Sound problems when Monster Mash mode is triggered. Probably related to the prior wiring issue. ($800)
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Charter actually outsources a lot.. call centers, finance, etc. and as far as consumer satisfaction while they rank better than TWC in last years consumer reports study they ranked 14/17 compared to 16/17 for TWC. Better but not much to brag about.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/05/cable-tv-customer-dissatisfaction/index.htm

Wanted to let you know we've addressed some of the questions about our budget in our Kickstarter FAQs. Seems like most of the questions are related to the 25% allocated for Kickstarter fees and rewards. We're happy to answer any other questions. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/920714852/the-great-nc-bbq-map#project-faqs

Yeah, moderation can be challenging, but being too strict can bite you in the ass. Congrats on sticking with your changes for two weeks! Sometimes the way we think about food can be a giant challenge so I'm just going to leave this right here if you want to check it out. Not sure if it will be helpful or not, but I think it's interesting at the very least.

I'm late to the thread but for another weekend, you should try Stone Mountain NC. It is 1.5 hours from Charlotte and the best view for the distance. You will not be disappointed. There is also a cool 19th century homestead that has been restored. http://www.everytrail.com/guide/stone-mountain-loop-stone-mtn-state-park-n-c

There's a big one happening on August 6th via one of ride leaders with Charlotte Area Cycling but it's not technically one of their rides. 30 miles & a shit ton of breweries, many offering Bike Benefits . It's posted on WeeklyRides.com (I think or it was discussed in the fb group). Here it is: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23235287

Yeah, unfortunately, there is not a significant number of Indian restaurants here in Charlotte. Most of the time it's more Vietnamese/Thai places that I have seen around here (which are also pretty tasty). However, besides the other suggestions, I know there is an Indian-owned grocery store around here.

https://www.bing.com/maps?q=indian+grocery+store+charlotte+nc&amp;FORM=HDRSC4

It's called India Grocers and if you don't mind cooking the food yourself they have a fantastic selection.

It is playing at Regal Stonecrest on Rea Rd. I'd recommend this theater. They also have an IMAX theater if your ever interested in that.

Movie times: fandango

I don't have U-Verse in my area so I don't know their service/speeds off hand but Charlotte is slated for TWC MAXX upgrades hopefully next Month. The new speeds are seen here. Just something to keep in mind if you're concerned about speeds.

Depending upon what you watch, Sling TV might be suitable for you.

https://nextdoor.com/agency-post/nc/charlotte/charlotte-mecklenburg-police-department/safety-alert-on-panhandling-please-read-and-share-23886121/

Here's one list that explains what they can and cannot do! Thank you for telling us about it; I didn't know there were so many restrictions (since they all seem to violate them anyway), so I'm going to start carrying this with me!

Not Herman Miller but Ive had this chair for a few years now. Solid as a gaming or office chair and under $200. The only chair I have had no back pain in:

https://www.amazon.com/Office-Star-FreeFlex-Adjustable-Multi-Function/dp/B00450P182

Classic Brands Cool Gel Memory Foam 14-Inch Mattress with 2 BONUS Pillows | CertiPUR-US Certified | Bed-in-a-Box, Queen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XVKGC0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_J674A5BM520W41EDFPJR?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

Use a moka pot! It makes espresso-like, strong coffee on the stovetop without needing a fancy/expensive espresso machine. I have one and they're stupid simple to use- I like to make lattes, but if you're just looking for a strong af cup of coffee this is your best bet. Here's an example- https://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-06800-stove-coffee-Aluminum/dp/B000CNY6UK (Note that this would not be dishwasher-safe, but you can spend a little more on a stainless steel one that would be if that's important to you. Also, important to note that when they talk about size for these things, a "cup" refers to one of those tiny espresso cups, not a measuring cup. So a "3-cup" moka pot would make a pretty normal-sized "cup" of coffee, and the "6-cup" one I linked should fill up a larger coffee mug nicely with room for cream/extra water if you need it.)

Best bet would be to grind your own beans, so you can get that fine espresso grind for best results. (A burr grinder is best but automatic ones can get a little pricey and hand-grinders are a pain, so if you're not too much of a coffee snob then a blade grinder is probably fine.) But you could probably use pre-ground and have it come out okay. I think they even sell pre-ground "espresso" that's a finer grind than what you'd put in a drip machine, so if you can find that you're golden!

This code reader on Amazon is on sale right now for $15.

As for a mechanic, you could try Fort Mill Automotive. It's about a 20 minute drive from Carolina Place.

Save a lot of money buying from a name you have never heard of on amazon.

You can get 8-12 inch thick memory foam mattresses with thousands of great reviews for 100-150 dollars that's super comfortable with free shipping. For instance https://www.amazon.com/Master-Ultima%C2%AE-Comfort-Memory-Mattress/dp/B006LAFM2O/ I bought a Zinus brand for myself and a Dreamfoam brand for the guest bedroom and both are really great.

No need to haggle and finance and coupon with the stores. For a kid make sure to buy a water proofing liner as the foam does not do well when wet.

If you're ripping (not burning) you don't need a DVD-RW, you simply need a DVD-ROM drive, and they can be had super cheap on amazon. This generic external USB drive is $13 with prime shipping: https://www.amazon.com/DLPIN-USB2-0-External-Portable-Optional/dp/B01EL51X4Q/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1490971783&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=external+DVD

I found some on Amazon with same day delivery (Prime members) but they only come in a 10 pack, so you could buy some and share. These are the only ones on Amazon (that I could find) that came in a reasonable quantity and could get here before the eclipse.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9T9CZL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

If you can't find a fenced in backyard: our old house didn't have a fence all the way around, so we got one of these wireless fences from Amazon. More info on how it actually woke in the link but it worked great!

I have experience with amazon. We bought this memory foam a little over a year ago. Absolutely love it! still wake up regularly talking about how amazing it is. It is a bit of a dice roll, but we had a friend who had purchased that exact one and we were able to test it out at their place. I definitely recommend

There's a couple things you want to do. Some of what I'm about to say can be argued until the cows come home. Lightning protection is a seemingly super controversial subject. And people who've been out there for awhile have seen some shit that lightning can do that one would think it shouldn't be able to do.

Ideally, you're going to have a single ground rod for your home. Some people put in more than one ground rod. Which is fine as long as it meets code which usually means the rods will be a certain distance apart.

Ideally, all of those rods are going to be bonded together in a ring.

Typically, when the cable company shows up they're going to install a grounding block in your demark. Ideally, that grounding block is going to be tied to your ground rod in some fashion.

That's going to be good for the occasional static build up that happens.

In the case of my Dad, where the discharge was about 200 feet from his house (and slightly less to where the OTA antenna is), I should have probably had some sort of gas tube discharge system installed (I've got it all grounded to the teeth).

I ordered a pair of these (going to install one close to the antenna and then another just prior to the signal distribution amplifier):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0772TXBCQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

Here's a blurb on how they work:

https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/home/surge-protector2.htm

I've got a commercial grade surge suppressor on my out door a/c unit. They make even bigger systems that connect into the home's load center.

In the case of my Dad's TV I'm convinced it came in through the antenna line. The power light stays on to indicate that the TV is powered off. It will not accept commands from the remotes or Alexa which would indicate the logic board is shot and the power supply is fine.

Mindfulness meditation can definitely help with concentration since the whole practice is, essentially, training yourself to focus and stay in the present moment.

I highly recommend 10% Happier by Dan Harris (he's a news anchor who had a panic attack on live t.v. and the book details how he wound up finding meditation). The book actually changed my life and meditation is now something I do daily. Another good one is Real Happiness by Sharon Salzberg.

Also, if you're serious about finding the best cue joints in NC, download the NCBBQ app from Our State magazine. It's really cool. I use it weekly, since I travel a lot. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bbq-north-carolina/id496224347?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.barz.tourguide.ourstate&amp;hl=en

Also decent apps out there. I use Scanner Radio on my phone and ScannerLive on my laptop.

If you know what to look for, there's some random good stuff in there too. I got this video capture box for $10. Another time, picked this audio interface up for somewhere between $5-$10. And I found a few box sets of The Hitch Hiker's Guide trilogy (all 5 books) for $5 apiece as well.

I got this little Crock Pot "Lunch Crock" just for this time of year.

https://www.amazon.com/Crockpot-Electric-Portable-Warmer-20-Ounce/dp/B00CEILVAE?th=1

I highly recommend it. It's perfect for one can of Campbell's Chunky Soup or Wolf Brand Chili. Fill it before you leave the house and then plug it in 30-45 minutes before you go on lunch break. The only thing that isn't 100% awesome is the "inner lid" doesn't sit right after a few heat cycles (see reviews), but it works good enough for me.

Selling airpod pro clones and airpod clones . I have ANC and non-ANC pro’s and have kid versions as well . Price range is $25-45 and they are brand new message me for details

Have a graphics card ; 4gb rx 580 MSI brand used Also have 2400 8gb of ram used ( take a look at pic)

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Also selling a 2005 salvage odyessey

Looking for an offer will take anything I need to get rid of this stuff

Bought a simple gaming computer about a year and a half ago . Replaced the graphics card and added some ram

Have a graphics card 4gb rx 580 MSI brand used Also have 2400 8gb of ram used ( take a look at pic)

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Also selling a 2005 salvage odyessey

Looking for an offer will take anything I need to get rid of it

I have the same problem!!

I started using Tinder and looking on Meetup.com for some interesting things. I've been thinking about taking a cooking class, but I'm not sure just yet.

Wow, that is a pretty good loop. here is another road you might want to check since it's so close. When you turn on Rocky River Church Rd, go about a mile and turn left on Peach Orchard Rd. If you follow Peach Orchard ~3 miles it runs into Robinson Church road which runs into Lowe's Foods in Harrisburg!

Peach Orchard Rd is one of the only good driving roads I know of around here. My mom's house is in Harrisburg and my dad's is in Mint Hill. It's such a tight, curvy road, and then has a little straight away too. You should give it a try since its right there

There are some pretty good trails. https://www.alltrails.com/us/north-carolina/charlotte

There are not sidewalks or trails everywhere, but I have seen improvements. Charlotte could definitely use more, but there are plans for more trails! https://charlottenc.gov/charlottefuture/CIP/Pages/CrossCharlotteTrail.aspx

Generalzing an entire political party is hyperbole. While we're on the topic of book suggestions, I suggest you read Factfulness

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/nc/davidson/35.50,-80.84

As of right now wunderground is showing 8" for Davidson.

"I don't believe you." - Ron Burgundy

Today was about 10 degrees lower as a low than the historical average low for this date.

https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/nc/charlotte

Its not an "all time low" but it is much colder than normal.

The unit is performing no differently than it does when it is 5 degrees outside.

I've gone ahead and created an IRC channel for this subreddit!

host: irc.thinstack.net

channel: #charlotte

I can create a password for the channel if we need extra security, but I have a feeling it should be fine. I run another channel on Thinstack and I've never had any unwanted visitors.

Instructions for the inexperienced

I suggest you read The High Cost of Free Parking by Donald Shoup. Or at least think about the actual costs involved with any real estate investment in and near a large metropolitan city.

Or just pretend that it costs nothing to store your 2 ton metal cages. You can live in a fantasy world if you want.

Here's some ways to help isolate water issues.

this works best if the hot water has not been ran for a few days and if you have a fixture that hasnt seen use for a few days as well.

Check Hot water by filling a vessel I just stop the sink and turn on hot water. Looking for color.
Drain and rinse sink then fill with cold water only once again looking for color.
-if it's hot water only that's dirty, you may have rusting on the inside or a rusting anode rod. (try flushing the water heater.
-If its cold water as well my first question is age of the home and if it has galvanized pipe.

Galvanized pipe rusts from inside out so usually by the time you see scabs you have some good rust forming inside. If the home is at the age of galvanized use but has been updated there is a chance the service entrance is still galvanized. (check the meter box for the house side and see its material.
Even if it is galvanized, you can ask the water company to test. But if they don't I have found these to be pretty accurate https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0837Z5PBJ/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

I’ve used mysoil test kits in the past and they make it really simply to interpret your results. The process was quick too. https://www.amazon.com/MySoil-Soil-Provides-Complete-Nutrient-Recommendations/dp/B084TSNR79

Are you trying to be an electrician? If so, I don't have any better advice than to find a person doing home wiring, and apprentice with him.

In my case, I wanted to wire my basement, so I bought the book that details the actual code (all inspection uses this as the source of truth): https://www.amazon.com/National-Electrical-Code-2020-Quick/dp/B09SKJ9SXB and I watched a bunch of youtube.

Best of luck.

Spikes!

https://www.amazon.com/Napier-19100-Backroadz-SUV-Tent/dp/B07MBJ6R4V/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=OIXERK5ZZNDW&amp;keywords=suv+tents+for+camping&amp;qid=1661527036&amp;sprefix=suv+tent%2Caps%2C229&amp;sr=8-6 This is it. I’ve only used it once. Would like $100 for it

I have several pet items I am looking to either donate to a rescue or sell.

Outdoor dog house, small breed post-surgery cone, 16 LB bag of Sensitive Stomach blue buffalo cat food, several small breed harnesses, outdoor lead and ground screw, several bags of treats (opened and mostly full, dog didn't like them).

Also looking to sell this storage organization drawer that we attempted to assemble and got too lazy to do. Would need to pick up from my house.

Pick yourself up something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-ICE-20-Automatic-2-Quart-Cream/dp/B00000JGRT/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=ice+cream+maker&amp;qid=1658698019&amp;sr=8-15

Go pick up some Cheerwine. Put it in the fridge and get it good and cold.

Throw it into the machine noted above and make your own slushies!

I like to do an OJ slushie with some Vodka thrown in. Sodas work out great.

I havent seen any from a quick google, but maybe something like this could help https://www.amazon.com/Dimmable-Magnifying-Reading-Seniors-Hobbies/dp/B08QCW2X6Y/ref=sr_1_6?crid=299UBHJC224KJ&amp;keywords=bendable+magnifying+glass&amp;qid=1657810679&amp;sprefix=bendable+magnifying%2Caps%2C126&amp;sr=8-6

Oh no! You have to pay to store your 2 ton personal property in a city! What an outrage! Even when you aren't charged for it directly, parking isn't free.

https://www.amazon.com/Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-Extender-TP-Link/dp/B084CZMYNM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?c=ts&amp;keywords=Powerline%2BComputer%2BNetwork%2BAdapters&amp;qid=1656468268&amp;s=pc&amp;sr=1-3&amp;ts_id=1194444&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1

Throw down some viper with IGR mixed in for outdoor roaches/carolina bugs. You can get some bait as well. But Viper pesticide has killed any bugs I have, it's pricy and smells like gas for while spraying so I usually mix in a bit or alternate it with this. I only spray my exterior foundation and mulch beds/under my deck.

Compare-N-Save Concentrate Indoor and Outdoor Insect Control, 32-Ounce https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00ARKSABO/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_A2KRE8EC40JV0696F12E

Both of those should knock back most of anything you'll find.

Also give https://www.domyown.com a call for suggestions based on your pest. Most pest control companies will use Suspend SC or Talstar Pro or similar for regular maintenance.

70mai Dash Cam A400, Gray, Front... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0969R4JP8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have this one. It’s front and rear. I’m not pretending to be an expert on them but I like it. I think any cam is better than no cam.

They do.

One is a culinary tradition that dates back to pre-European revival, courses through American history, and represents a sense of community and opportunity in the late 19th and early/mid 20th century.

The other is baking meat. Why even use an oven when you could do the same thing for much less hassle and energy cost in a crock pot?

Strongly recommend you read Robert Moss' <em>Barbecue: The History of an American Institution</em> and/or Adrian Miller's <em>Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue</em>.

If you want to help the bees, why not get a bee hive or two like this It's a long term solution, affordable, and not something that's going to make your yard look like shit.