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Enjoyable trip home needed in many ways

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Thursday, November 18. 2010
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I love what I do for a living. Like anyone in any profession, however, we all need a breather from time to time. That’s why taking some time off, even a day here or there, is vital. It’s important to help recharge the batteries. [Full Story »] 

Lazy voting help leads to GOP sweep

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Wednesday, November 10. 2010
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Items from the political notebook following our state’s general Nov. 2 general election:

•How far have things swung when it comes to voting in Georgia? Consider this. In 1980 when Democratic Senator Sam Nunn was up for his first re-election, no Republican even bothered to challenge him.

That’s right. Not a single one. Turning the clock ahead three decades, Republicans swept every statewide race in Georgia and while straight party voting has never been a good thing (regardless of party) I’m sure plenty of it went on last week. [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Unique funeral held for piece of 80s culture

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Wednesday, November 3. 2010
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In case you missed it — and I’m sure many of you did — a funeral of sorts was held in recent days. It seems Sony has decided to stop production of the Walkman, a part of 80s culture which, quite frankly, I didn’t even realize was still being sent down the assembly line. How many teenagers today have ever held a Walkman in their hands or put the larger than life headphones over their ears. Certainly none would admit doing so since it certainly looks no where as cool as the Ipod does. [Full Story »] 

A fraud upon the people

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Wednesday, October 13. 2010
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BY KRISTI REED

It’s coming. We have been warned for years and now it appears the Fed is going to pull one of its most dangerous tools out of the bag – inflation. [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Fall, October return like two old friends

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Tuesday, October 5. 2010
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In theory, I suppose, your favorite month should be the one you were born in. However, while I was born in May (a fine month to be sure), I’ve always put the month of October at the vry top of my list.

October arrived once again last Friday and I welcomed it back with open arms. There will always be something special about October, to me at least. It means fall has returned once again. It means more comfortable temperatures. It means a renewed sense of life and being. It means Halloween. It conjurs up childhood memories of being in the homestretch until Christmas. [Full Story »] 

Problems with Social Security system

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Wednesday, September 29. 2010
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor:
One advantage of advanced age is that when an old story comes around again you recognize it for what it is. In a political year the story is a fearful one, government doing something terrible like letting Social Security go broke. I remember attending a dignified presentation at Gainesville College led by two congressmen. They had big graphs to show how fast it was going to happen, and what our options were. [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Friday at local stadium never grows old

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Tuesday, September 21. 2010
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To many, the newspaper business seems glamorous. It’s that way with most professions that you don’t work in. “From the outside it’s a castle, from the inside it’s a prison,” is a phrase I like to use. [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Some things I’d like to see in our country

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Wednesday, September 15. 2010
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Another anniversary of the Sept. 11 tragedy reminds me of how America continues to be the strongest country in the world.

It’s so gratifying to see — for even just a day — fellow Americans stand together as one. It’s something we need far more of. [Full Story »] 

Fall brings new sense of energy, hope

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Thursday, September 9. 2010
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I’m not sure if something has been off in the universe or what but the past five weeks have been some of the most hectic and chaotic days I can remember. [Full Story »] 

Politics as usual leaving bad taste

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Wednesday, September 1. 2010
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OK, everybody exhale. Or perhaps maybe everyone should spit.

Such is the case after this summer’s primary election in our state. I’ve always been passionate about politics but this past election has left me wanting to leave it all behind and not even bother anymore.

After all, does it really matter what candidate is going to get elected? Does it matter which of the parties that make up the two-headed monster have a majority? [Full Story »] 
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