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September 2006
Is outsourcing local government a good thing?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We’ve pretty much gotten used to the idea of outsourcing jobs that used to be mainstays of American communities.
But what about your local city hall? You’d still have people physically at the city’s permit office and manicuring the grass at the park. But they’d be employees of a private company, not your traditional government workers.
Sandy Springs is already doing it. And the new cities of Milton and Johns Creek are heading that way as well. (Read Doug Nurse’s story.)
What do you think?
Is this an efficient, modern use of tax dollars? Or is local government something you just don’t want in the hands of a corporation?
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Who’s the New King of Sex?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A recent cover of Rolling Stone magazine declared Justin Timberlake to be ‘the new King of Sex.’ Do you agree? Make your pick in our poll and send us your own nominations and comments.
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Would you eat a roach?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Six Flags Great America, including the park in Cobb County, is offering unlimited line-jumping privileges to anyone who eats a live Madagascar hissing cockroach. The bugs are up to three inches long.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wants Six Flags scrap its Halloween-themed cockroach-eating promotion, which begins next month.
So, would you eat a roach to go to the head of the line? Or do you think PETA has a point?
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Mister, can you spare a …. nickel?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Starbucks plans to increase the price of its lattes, cappuccinos, drip coffee and other drinks by 5 cents, or an average of 1.9 percent. That led us to wonder, just how much would you pay for a cup of coffee?
The increase goes into effect Oct. 3 in the U.S. and Canada. Read the story and tell us what you think.
Will this slow down your Starbucks consumption or are you hooked? And when was the last time you made coffee at home?
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Name that tune … if you can hear it
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We’ve all been in the grocery store, tossing item after item in to the cart, not noticing the in-store music until one of our favorite songs comes on. Is music so commonplace now that tuning out is more common than tuning in?
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American Music Award nominations
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Nominations for the American Music Awards were announced today, with Mariah Carey, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Eyed Peas and Nickelback each capturing three nominations.
Meanwhile, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, T.I., Rascal Flatts, Pussycat Dolls and former American Idols Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood earned two nominations each.
Check out the full list of nominations
What do you think of the nominations? Who was notably absent? Who shouldn’t be on the list at all?
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What’s the magic behind Manolo’s?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
More than 300 shoe lovers gathered here Saturday to meet designer Manolo Blahnik during his appearance at Neiman Marcus. Blahnik, who reached mainstream appeal with a little help from Carrie Bradshaw and “Sex and the City,” kissed babies, shook hands and signed the soles of his pricey shoes, which start around $300. What’s the secret behind these shoes?
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Would you drive a Ford Impala?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Executives of General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. have discussed a possible merger or alliance, the trade journal Automotive News reported.
Are you a Chevy person or a Ford person?
Would it change your loyalty if the two companies merged?
How do you think a merger would change the companies?
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A new plate for Georgia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia license plates are about to get a whole lot more colorful.
Department of Revenue Commissioner Bart Graham said Thursday he is preparing to roll out new blue, gold and white license plates next spring that eventually will be on the back sides of more than 5 million Georgia cars.
“Georgia on My Mind” and county names are gone.
What do you think of the new design?
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Childhood obesity
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A new study reports that despite widespread efforts to combat childhood obesity, the number of children who are overweight is growing and could reach 20 percent in four years. How serious is this problem? What can be done to get kids to shape up?
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Tyler Perry’s success story
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Are you a fan of Tyler Perry’s Madea, the tough, frumpy lady in a flowery dress? What do you think of Perry’s plays and TV show?
Remembering Sept. 11
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Where were you when you heard about the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001?
What do you remember most about that day?
How are you marking the 5th anniversary today?
Name the baby panda
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
If all goes well, it will be three to four months before Zoo Atlanta’s new baby panda cub can be seen by the public. Even the little guy’s, or gal’s, gender may not be known for weeks.
In additon to offering the folks at Zoo Atlanta and new mom Lun Lun your congratulations, how about giving them a couple suggestions, for either a boy or girl, on what to name the nearly furless bundle of joy?
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Memories of the Piedmont Drive-In
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Do you remember the Piedmont Drive-In, a classic slice of Americana where the Lindbergh MARTA station now stands? From 1947 until it closed in the ’60s, it was a magnet for Atlanta’s movie-loving families and couples. Share your favorite memories of the long-gone drive-in.
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