So I understand that Senator Coburn (OK) has put a “hold” on the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, effectively preventing the bill from being brought to a floor vote. I wrote the following to Sen. Burr. I thank you for your support and cosponsorship of theChristopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act (S.1183) whichwill...
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The Chinese consider both the color red and the mythical dragon particularly auspicious. I was particularly disappointing at the food coming out of Red Dragon (Davis Dr., Morrisville, NC). The food is not particularly cheap, but certainly tastes that way. There are few choices of proteins (pork, beef, chicken) and a short selection of...
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Mama Wok was a great little restaurant in Preston Corners, on the corner of Cary Pkwy and High House Rd. I loved their authentic Taiwanese food and was extremely disappointed tonight, when I tried to call in my takeout order, that they have closed their doors for good on November 15, 2007. While I...
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So I had dinner with some friends last night at a local pan-asian-fusion restaurant. Unfortunately, we picked a night where they had “live music.” Now this eatery is relatively small (the fire-code says it seats 60 for restaurant use) yet the music could probably filled an auditorium of 600. The trumpet could definitely used...
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I am absolutely shocked. I just saw a television commercial about a company called cashcall.com. What is absolutely horrendous is the fact that the advertise that they’ll lend money to pretty much anyone. And then you read the “fine print.” They charge an APR of 99.25% for a $2600 loan. There is a $75...
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HOAs all over America are restricting the once ubiquitous clothesline. Many HOAs have forbidden the use of outdoor clotheslines for aesthetic reasons, citing unsightliness and lowering of property values. Only three states have limited the ability of HOAs to enforce this restriction. North Carolina lawmakers tried and failed earlier this year to insert language...
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