Monkeypox is a disease that can be transmitted with sexual contact but it is not a sexually transmitted infection (STD) and it is not related to HIV AIDS. In Africa, where it is endemic, it is transmi

Here’s a US Government website that provides detailed information on how to claim escheated funds. You do not have to deal with Allianz. Unclaimed Money from the Government | USAGov Deborah Newark St

This has scam written all over it. I suggest you Google “scam Allianz” to get a sense of the number of scams that are being run using the Allianz name or logo. I would then contact the US Postal Inspe

Diana -- Here is the link to the transfer on death form used in DC. Under Frequently Asked Questions it says that you avoid probate for the property that you are transferring. https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/s

I had two of my mother’s dolls from the 1930s repaired at the New York City Doll Hospital. They closed after the death of the owner but former employees who worked there for more than twenty years hav

It’s a female Wild Turkey. They have been making a comeback in DC. Deborah Newark St. ---------- Editor's note: A dozen different list members wrote in to identify the bird as a wild turkey. No need t

Great idea Nancy. One suggestion. I found out the hard way that deer love sunflowers, particularly the flowers themselves. We need to plant them where our local deer population can’t get to them. Debo

I endorse the recommendation. They removed centuries of cigarette smoke and other detritus from a grandfather clock that has been in my family since the mid-1700s. They were recommended to me by the g

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We are all affected by the issues that you cite. Subdividing based on those criteria does nothing to address the problem. It also ignores problems that bind people who live on cross streets such as pa

I second the recommendation to use Weschler’s. I used them to appraise antique and modern jewelry and silver for estate purposes. They also do appraisals for insurance purposes. They have appraisal ex

Abigail - Is there a map of the boundaries of the proposed ANC’s without the color overlay? The colors make it impossible to identify the streets that constitute the boundaries. Only the main thorough

I second Julie’s endorsement. I have used The Point of It All many times in the past. I strongly encourage you to support a local, woman-owned business. Deborah Linde Newark St. - previous message - A

My understanding is the DC Government condemns gas pumps for a number of reasons, e.g. misrepresenting octane or amount of gasoline the pump is dispensing or because the fuel is contaminated. The gas

Susan, Go to the CVS website. Put COVID-19 in the search box. Scroll down the page that comes up. You will see test kits. Click on that and it will give you the various kits. You can order for deliver

I would recommend Garnet Hill and Frontgate. I have bought high quality bath sheets from both of them. They have a large selection of colors. Deborah Newark St.

The AstraZeneca vaccine not approved by the FDA for use in the United States. You should talk to your doctor about which vaccine you should use as a booster. Deborah Linde Newark St - original message

I have used Vornado space heaters for a number of years and highly recommend them. The casing is cool to the touch (an internal fan distributes the heat) and they shut off automatically if they are mo

I believe it is a Longhorn Beetle, not a moth. Totally harmless. I hope he went on his beetle way. An entomologist might be able to identify the exact species of Longhorn Beetle. Perhaps it blew in fr

Hi Randi I believe the vaccine administrator is the person who gave you the shot. I went to one of the mass vaccination clinics for my shot so it would be impossible for me to find the person who admi

Chuck I believe that most merchants, if not all, use psychology to create their store layout. They encourage impulse buying by forcing customers to walk down as many aisles as possible to find the ite