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  Q: Why does our local Time Warner Cable continue to refuse to carry MASN, the station that carries Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles games? J.F.

  02/09/2012 12:07 AM

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  Q: When I contacted Duke Energy for a connection, they requested my Social Security number. I objected, as I understand that this number does not have to be used except for government-related information. The clerk insisted I had to share my Social Security number. Can you clarify when businesses can request this number?

  02/08/2012 12:18 AM

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  Q: Through the years, we've seen the price of Girl Scout Cookies climb. Now the cookies sell for $4 a box. How much of the money goes to the individual troop selling the cookies and how much does the Triad area Girl Scout organization receive?

  02/07/2012 12:00 AM

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  Q: My neighbor has an uprooted 80-foot tree that is leaning toward my house near the property line. What are my obligations if the tree falls? Who is responsible if it hits my house or a car parked in the driveway?

  02/05/2012 12:00 AM

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  Q: WXII is saying on-air they are No. 1 in the Triad for news. Is that true? I thought they were second or third.

  02/04/2012 12:10 AM

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  Q: What is the update on the Jimmy John's employee who was injured on his bicycle?

  02/03/2012 12:00 AM

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  Q: I am curious about getting into beekeeping. Are there any local resources for getting started? C.S.

  02/02/2012 12:12 AM

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  Q: Have postage rates gone up? Are the Forever Stamps still enough for first-class letters?

  02/01/2012 12:01 AM

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  Q: Our church is planning a free Super Bowl party. We're wondering what, if any, are the legal ramifications of using the term "Super Bowl"?

  01/31/2012 12:07 AM

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  Q: A local businessman said he would pay me a commission for business I sent his way. I referred two clients that he profited from, and I have been put off by the gentleman after numerous business calls. He has failed to show up for two planned meetings. What recourse, if any, would I have? There is nothing in writing, but there were two witnesses to the statement.

  01/29/2012 12:14 AM