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January 2007
White, icy stuff got you worried?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Are you changing your plans for activities and travels Thursday in anticipation of bad weather.
Have the Delta flight cancellations already changed your plans for you?
Any advice from Northern or Midwestern veterans of winter weather on how to manage?
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White, icy stuff got you worried?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Are you changing your plans for activities and travels Thursday in anticipation of bad weather.
Have the Delta flight cancellations already changed your plans for you?
Any advice from Northern or Midwestern veterans of winter weather on how to manage?
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Delta takeover dropped
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
US Airways on Wednesday withdrew its $10 billion takeover bid for Delta Air Lines.
The US Airways decision clears the way for Delta management to continue its plan to emerge from bankruptcy this spring as an independent airline. A court hearing on Delta’s reorganization plan is set for Feb. 7 that could allow Delta to begin seeking creditors’ votes for its plan.
How do you feel about the news? WIll this help or hurt passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport? What do you think this might mean for the future of Delta?
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How do you cope with traffic?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Metro Atlanta has some of the nation’s worst bottlenecks. Our commute times are terrible.
And it’s taking longer to get to work: Traffic delays per driver have increased from 14 hours a year in 1982 to 67 hours a year in 2003, according to the latest figures available.
It’s not only long commutes over freeways, either. (Remember last week’s snarl?) Some of us have trouble getting out of their own neighborhoods or subdivisions and swear off left turns. Some just swear.
What do you do to cope?
Do you have any good tips to pass along?
What’s your worst bottleneck … and your best shortcut?
Microsoft Vista arrives
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Microsoft’s new version of its Windows operating system, called Vista, hit stores shelves at midnight. Does it bring a “Wow” to your heart, as Microsoft honcho Bill Gates says? Were you among the crowds lining up at the witching hour to be among the first to get a copy? Is it going to change your life — or your computer’s life? Let us know what you think.
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Derby winner Barbaro euthanized
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized Monday after complications from his gruesome breakdown at last year’s Preakness, ending an eight-month ordeal that prompted an outpouring of support across the country.
Did his caretakers make the right decision in trying to repair Barbaro’s leg injury and save the horse? Or should they have euthanized the Derby winner after the painful injury last May?
Not the marrying kind anymore
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
You may now miss the bride.
For the first time in our history, according to recent Census data, 51 percent of women are living without a spouse; that’s up from only 35 percent in 1950. Unlike the days when Ozzie and Harriet were considered the model nuclear family, married couples have also become a minority.
What’s going on? Has the risk of divorce made some of us deathly afraid of walking down the aisle? Or are we simply starting to appreciate the unconventional joys of living in unwedded bliss? First-person stories in this week’s @issue section examine the issue from different perspectives.
Whether you’re single or married — or somewhere in between — what do you think of this development, and most of all, why are fewer people saying “I do” these days?
TWO OPINIONS:
Melody T. McCloud, a physician, says being a single woman and still looking beats being in an empty marriage.
Lyle V. Harris, an editorial writer at the AJC, says a single man in Atlanta has a decent chance of winning the dating lottery.
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Stuck in traffic?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Yikes! Hundreds of you wrote in about your long, long morning commutes. Now, it’s getting time to go home. Best of luck.
When you get there, please log on to this blog and tell us how your trip went getting out of the city. Did you get caught again?
Tell us where you got stuck, and for how long?
Can anything be done to help with these jams?
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What’s your secret superpower?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The popular TV show “Heroes” uncovers the secret powers of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
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Watch out! Girl Scout cookies for sale
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
You’ll eat as many of those 160-calorie Thin Mints as you can put in your mouth, and perhaps for that reason you are dreading the appearance of Brownies at your door.
Or maybe you don’t like pushy office mates plying you with Tag-Alongs. Maybe you have a fast metabolism and can’t wait to eat a whole tube of Trefoils.
Well, get ready: Girl Scout Cookie sales begin today. Are you buying? Selling? Dreading? Happily anticipating? Let us know.
Is city of Dunwoody a good thing?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Two state lawmakers plan to introduce bills to incorporate Dunwoody.
If approved by the General Assembly, the measure could go to voters this summer, and the new city could be up and running by year’s end.
The effect on the rest of DeKalb is hotly debated. See our related story.
For one thing, the tax loss to DeKalb County is in question. It has been estimated at $4.5 million by a group advocating cityhood. The county says the cost is more like $15.5 million.
What do you think about Dunwoody cityhood? What are the pros and cons?
Best and worst of Globes fashion
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The fashion staff compiled our thoughts on the best and worst of the red carpet.
WORST: Vanessa Williams: Talk about too much of a good thing. Had she lost the fur and the hair, that Carmen Marc Valvo gown would have stolen the show.
Jennifer Love Hewitt: She has outgrown the prom queen look. This dress was the wrong color, the fit was off and it was too busy for this pretty actress to carry off.
Cameron Diaz: This is not the dress to impress her recent ex (Justin Timberlake). Really, it’s awful.
Rinko Kikuchi: Boudoir couture, courtesy of (believe it or not) Chanel.
Jeremy Irons: The long jacket, the off-white shirt, the set of matched luggage under his eyes … what a mess.
BEST: America Ferrera: She was the epitome of beauty. From the smile to the gorgeous amethyst gown.
Drew Barrymore: Sometimes criticism pays off. Last year, Barrymore was a green disaster. This time, not so much. The pink gown accentuated her curves perfectly.
Jennifer Hudson: This not-so-basic black Vera Wang gown got plenty of screen time. Hudson glowed, before and after picking up a well-deserved trophy.
Patrick Dempsey: Some guys get better with age. Some guys look like they were born to wear a tuxedo. Fortunately for us, Dempsey falls into both categories.
Now it’s your turn. Check out the gallery of our best and worst and then decide. Whose outfit did you hate? Whose gown did you love?
Golden Globes fashion
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fashion missteps were few and far between during the 64th annual Golden Globe Awards Monday night on NBC. Here are a few of the trends that prevailed on the red carpet:
Grecian goddesses: Stars wore gowns that gathered gracefully in all the right places, with flowing locks to match. Hayden Panettiere and Ali Larter of “Heroes,” Jennifer Lopez, and the ethereal Angelina Jolie (“The Good German”) opted for this flattering look.
Screen gems: Forget the bling, jewel tones — from Sara Ramirez of “Grey’s Anatomy” in ruby red to Julia Louis-Dreyfus (“The New Adventures of Old Christine”) in sassy citrine — stars embraced color with a vengeance. But Abigail Breslin (“Little Miss Sunshine”) in blue topaz, stood out as our favorite gem of the night, thanks to her precious jewel-shaped clutch. But they weren’t the only ones. Renee Zellweger (“Miss Potter”) wore emerald green and Ashley Jensen (“Ugly Betty”) chose garnet, while and singer Sheryl Crow and America Ferrera (“Ugly Betty”) shined in deep amethyst.
White out: What better way to flaunt a flawless spray-on tan than with a bright, white gown? We counted no fewer than nine ladies who banked on white to capture screen time on the red carpet. Notables included Heidi Klum (“Project Runway”), Panettiere and Mary Lynn Rajskub (“24), Ellen Pompeo (Grey’s Anatomy”), and Terri Hatcher (“Desperate Housewives”).
Buttons and bows: What’s a fashion wrap-up without the fellas? This year, more actors took the black tie route, with dashing results. Favorites included Ricardo Chavira and James Denton (“Desperate Housewives”), George Clooney (“The Good German”), Aaron Eckhart (“Thank You for Smoking”), Leonardo DiCaprio (“The Departed”), Terrence Howard (“Idlewild,”) and Josh Holloway (“Lost), who managed to make the scruffy beard work.
Chores: The eternal conflict?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With society no longer revolving around clearly defined gender roles, couples must negotiate domestic duties — everything from who scrubs the toilets to who goes grocery shopping. Is it really that big of a deal? Can’t we all just get along? What works in your house?
Who’s the best TV crimefighter?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Take a look at the hall of fame gallery and tell us who you think is the greatest TV crimefighter of all time. If your favorite is missing from list, tell us.
Apple’s new iPhone
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
What do you think of the new iPhone? Would you throw away all your current gear and sign the two-year Cingular contract to get this new gadget?
Favorite R.E.M. songs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
R.E.M. has been voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band is credited with creating the foundation of alt-rock and initiating a wave of great music out of Athens, Ga.
What’s your favorite R.E.M. song or album?
Plus, if you missed the story, click here.
• Photos: The essential R.E.M.
• See & hear it: Why this band matters
Fashion statement
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Nancy Pelosi became the first female Speaker of the House on Thursday.
It is a historic accomplishment, and with that honor will come scrutiny — even of the details, like what she’s wearing.
What do you think of her style? What about the commentary?
SAG Awards: What do you think?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Screen Actors Guild just released its list of nominees. When you look at the categories, who do you think should win? Were there any oversights?
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Friendship is priceless
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The ties of friendship can help you through the best and worst of times. If you haven’t read the story, click here.
What about your life? Do you have a story to share about a long, healthy friendship? What makes that friendship work?
What needs fixing at Home Depot?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With Bob Nardelli out, what do you think this means for Home Depot? Will his replacement Frank Blake, the company’s current vice chairman, change course? And if so, what course correction should Home Depot take?
