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Kenny - About

After reading "Year 20" I felt the need to send money to you. I actually got around to doing that today but I don't see how or where to subscribe. I am betting that you can help. True that ?

Judy - About

Re: Figgy DiBenedetto's Sichuan Kitchen review: The correct phrase is "full rein," not "full reign." "Full rein" refers to having complete freedom of action or control, while "full reign" is incorrect. The word "rein" in this context comes from the straps used to control a horse. "Free rein" means having complete freedom, as if the reins are loose and the horse can go where it wants.

Mark - Media Mutt

or people are changing with the times, like entering the 20th & 21st Century by watching TV news, listening to the radio and getting their news from the internet. Newspapers are outdated. It's 2013, not 1813.

Chuck - Media Mutt

Thanks for posting this.

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