Recently I acquired a large platter with the Phoenix Hotel Lexington logo on the front.  The back lists the supplier or manufacturer as J.D. Purcell Home Furnishings, Lexington, Ky.  From the web I discovered the Phoenix was razed in 1987, but couldn’t find any information on the J.D. Purcell Store as to [...]

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Why do law enforcement cars travel at such a high rate of speed on the interstate and other state roads, but do not have their blue lights on?  If they are not in emergency mode, shouldn’t they obey the speed limit like everyone else?
In 2005, former Lexington Police officer John C. Lamb [...]

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If a parking meter is not operational or has been vandalized, can you still park there?

Not only can you park there, but you’ll be parking for free. Charles Stephenson, Onstreet Manager for the city’s LexPark, said if an officer can tell the meter is non-functioning, the parked car won’t be cited. The parking officer [...]

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What can you tell me about the stone fences that line the rural roads surrounding Lexington? The signs on them note the approximate dates and that they were constructed by Irish craftsmen, but I was curious about their history, and whether they are protected in any way like homes in historic districts. [...]

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What are these pork rinds or pork skins that are found in the potato chip aisle made of, really?  Pork skins are what footballs are made of.  You couldn’t possibly eat that.
Herald-Leader foodie Sharon Thompson said they really are made of pork skin, with the meat removed. It’s also dehydrated to make it [...]

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When is the fall time change this year? It used to be in October, didn’t it?
Daylight savings time did change in October. In 2006, it was October 29.  But in 2007, time changed. Time zones and daylight time are regulated by the U.S. Code. According to the U.S. Navy, the autumn time change is the [...]

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I have one question about the economy. If the economy is so bad, why can’t I get any contractors to return my phone calls about me wanting to spend thousands of dollars with them in home improvements? I have been trying to get in touch with several fence companies, deck builders, and carpet contractors for several [...]

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In this climate, what are some of the pros and cons of buying single family homes as rental properties?
The Bergen (New Jersey) Record reported in August 2008 about things to consider when deciding about investment property. “Today, sales (of property) are sluggish, prices are down and lending standards are tighter. But experts say real estate [...]

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The Harvard University Institute of Politics has a one-stop Web site for figuring out how to vote absentee in every state in the U.S.:  Kentucky and U.S.
For absentee voting in Kentucky, you must register to vote absentee by Oct. 28 (that’s different from registering to vote).  If you will be out of town, in your [...]

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