DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the question in the July 11 column, obtaining a copyright is very simple and inexpensive. The fee can be as low as $35, and usually there is no need for a lawyer. Just about everything you need to know is on the copyright office website. A good place to […]
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Ployes: More than just pancakes, a tradition
ANSWER: You’ve come to the right place, Peter the Pancake Man. It just so happens, Sun Spots has spent some time in what may be the home of the ploye — the St. John Valley in northernmost Maine — and she really enjoys eating them. Like corn tortillas that are a regional favorite in the […]
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Bring legal matters to attorneys
ANSWER: Your first step should be contacting an attorney who works with copyright laws. Copyright laws do protect intellectual property, including creative works such as drawings. An attorney should be able to guide you through the sometimes-complicated legal process. It’s difficult to give you an exact cost, as attorneys charge varying rates. Some charge hourly, […]
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Word of the day — “Photokeratitis”
ANSWER: Sun Spots thinks you must be referring to the word “photokeratitis” — a condition caused by the eye’s exposure to intense ultraviolet light, such as which occurs when sunlight is reflected off of snow. This condition can cause, and is otherwise known as, “snow blindness.” It’s usually temporary, but can be painful. Sunglasses will […]
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Snack bar’s disappearance still a mystery
ANSWER: Slim Fast has yet to remove those particular snack bars from their website and, according to the corporate website, you can find them locally at the following national retailers: Wal-Mart, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens and Rite Aid. You can also order them online at Amazon.com. However, all of those sources list the bar as being […]
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Barking dog interrupts neighborhood peace
A close neighbor who lives in a two-family rental has a small pit bull that they tie to a dog run in their backyard. The yard is less than 100 feet from my back deck. The dog barks for hours on end, all hours of the day and evening. They ignore it and never walk or […]
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Windows 10 causing headaches for reader
If one-on-one instruction is more your speed, then Best Buy’s Geek Squad offers training, and they’ll come right to you. Otherwise, perhaps a computer savvy reader will reach out to you via Sun Spots and let you know how he or she can be of assistance. DEAR SUN SPOTS: We read Sun Spots daily in […]
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Born to be loud, motorcycle noise irritates reader
ANSWER: You’re not alone in your frustration over loud motorcycles. There’s even an organized group in the state, Maine Citizens Against Loud Motorcycles (MECALM), whose mission is to regulate noise levels for motorcycles. While some people may think that loud bikes have a certain “cool” factor, others argue that louder bikes help to make other […]
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Pest problem has reader searching for solutions
ANSWER: First, always try to make sure there is nothing inviting the ants in on purpose — so make sure to eliminate lingering food particles that could be attracting them. Still, some ants feast on the very wood of which your home is constructed, and that can cause bigger problems than just their pesky presence. […]
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Where have all the circulars gone?
ANSWER: As she tends to do when confronted with questions about the inner workings of the paper, Sun Spots turned to the experts for the answer to this question. In this case, that expert is sales’ Major Account Manager Bruce Rioux. Here is his response, edited for space: We are concerned, as well, that some […]