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Verizon FiOS – Remote DVR Access Problems

By Matt From http://blog.yagelski.com/ • Jan 29th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

One of the great things about the Verizon FiOS set-top boxes being IP (Internet Protocol) enabled is that it provides the opportunity for the devices to be securely accessed by remote applications. I find it very convenient to use these apps to se…



Speeding-Up My Mac Pro – Part 1

By Matt From http://blog.yagelski.com/ • Dec 1st, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We love our Mac Pro. It’s an early model from Apple; designated the MacPro1,1, it was built way back in November 2007. It has served us faithfully and reliably for several years now. However, the two 2.66 GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors a…



This Holiday Season, Support Your Small, Locally-Owned Businesses!

By Matt From http://blog.yagelski.com/ • Nov 5th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I don’t often re-post other people’s work, but I believe that the message I’ve published below is worth repeating. I am not certain who the original author is, as I have seen this same message on a couple of other websites. And I would have probably wr…



We’re Living on a Ball of Confusion

By Matt From http://blog.yagelski.com/ • Nov 3rd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

One of the perks of my job is rather frequent business travel. I call it a perk because a portion of the travel is regional and it allows me to drive my own car. Unlike some people, I enjoy driving about the countryside, and I have often said that my v…



Paintless Dent Repair Using a Heat Gun and a Can of Compressed Gas Duster

By Matt From http://blog.yagelski.com/ • Oct 10th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Our daughter surprised us this past weekend by getting into a fender bender with my car. It was a very minor incident and fortunately nobody was injured. However, now I was faced with the task of dealing with a couple of dents in my car.As you can see …



Mazda CX-9 – Blower Motor Stays On After Key is Turned Off

By Matt From http://blog.yagelski.com/ • Oct 4th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A few weeks ago, our 2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring model started doing something rather peculiar. When we turned-off the vehicle, the rear cabin fan would power-on at full-blast speed and continue to run for a few minutes. The blower would operate as e…



Area Warning System

By Matt From http://collegeterrace.blogspot.com/ • Aug 2nd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

There will be a test of the University’s Area Warning System tomorrow, Wednesday, August 3rd beginnning at 10 AM and going on throughout the day.



Ford Escape Hybrid Tone Ring Repair – Yet Another Problem with the FEH Brakes!

By Matt From http://blog.yagelski.com/ • Jul 30th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

During one of the recent very hot days in the Mid-Atlantic (100+ degrees Fahrenheit temperatures) my 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid alerted me to a problem with my brakes while I was traveling in normal traffic conditions. The alert tone sounded, the yellow A…



To Kill A Cicada Killer (Wasp)

By Matt From http://blog.yagelski.com/ • Jul 14th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Let me begin with a statement that I am not normally a garden pest killer. I prefer to get rid of the pests’ attraction to my yard as the method of elimination. That has proven to be the most successful solution over time. However, this instance wasn’t…



Dixon Park Pool

By Matt From http://collegeterrace.blogspot.com/ • Jun 14th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

As of June 17th the Pool will be open summer hours – daily 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM Lap Swim11:30 AM – 7:00 PM General RecreationNon residents are charged $5 for kids, 7$ for adultsbut nonresidents can also buy a 20 visit punch pass for only $80.