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May 2007
Harry Potter theme park planned
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Universal Studios is opening up a Harry Potter theme park in Florida (click here to read the story). Would you want to go? And what kind of rides do you think it should have?
Georgia joins mega-Tuesday primaries
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Gov. Sonny Perdue has signed a bill that moves Georgia’s presidential primary from March 4 to Feb. 5, making the state part of a mega-Tuesday primary.
Was this a good move for Georgia? Does the multi-state primary day play too great a role in the selction of a candidate?
Cindy Sheehan retires
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Cindy Sheehan has announced that she will no longer lead protests against the Iraq war, saying the country does not really want peace. Do you think Sheehan has had a positive influence on the debate over the war?
The new World of Coca-Cola arrives
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It’s twice the size of its predecessor and promises visitors a more interactive experience with one of the planet’s most recognizable brands.
The Coca-Cola Co. has popped the top on its new World of Coca-Cola museum in downtown Atlanta. What do you think about the latest attraction on the block? Share your thoughts.
MARTA fare problems
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Did you have trouble getting on a train or bus this morning? Please tell us how the fare problems affected you.
Smoke gets in your eyes…nose, lungs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Are you feeling any physical effects from the smoke from wildfires which is hanging over the Atlanta area today? Most of South Georgia has been dealing with this for days. What’s daily life near the fires like? Are you and your family curtailing any activities because of the smoke? Any thoughts of not driving through smoke to get to the coast for the long Memorial Day weekend?
Protest songs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
U.S. history is full of pivotal moments that prompted songs of protest. Today is no different, and as Scott Shepard’s story points out, there are plenty of protest songs being recorded today.
Past or present, what’s your favorite protest song of all time?
The Bush presidency
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Former President Carter says George Bush is the worst president in history because of the Iraq war and his overall foreign policy, specifically the Middle East. In a column last week, former New York Mayor Ed Koch, like Carter a Democrat, said Bush will be judged by history as a very good president because he recognized the threat posed by Islamic terrorism and acted to combat it. Who’s right?
Indie record stores survive
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Indie record stores in metro Atlanta appear to be defying the odds.
What’s your take on the changing record store scene?
What to buy the baby who will have everything …
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Let’s face it: The littlest Trump has come into the world with a golden spoon in her mouth. What do you buy the baby who’s grandfather, Donald Trump, can buy her anything?
Clermont Lounge: Best bar?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Esquire Magazine names the Clermont Lounge among its list of Best Bars in America. (Click here to see photos of the Clermont.) Would the Clermont be your pick, or do you have another suggestion?
The Akon incident: Who’s responsible?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta-based singer Akon is currently under fire for performing a sexually explicit dance onstage with a 14-year-old girl in Trinidad. Who’s responsible for this happening? Is it the club who admitted the underage youth or the singer, who couldn’t tell she was a minor?
Wax poetic about MARTA
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Tech has tackled an interesting project: To capture the essence of MARTA through poetry. If you haven’t read about, click here.
Here’s one from Collin Kelley to get you started.
Imagine you are 12, riding rails high above suburbia,
city a sun-dappled mountain range,
gentle sway of carriages, almost slow motion,
then plunging darkness, ears popping, faint light,
realizing you have burrowed underground,
into the heart of this fabled place,
it’s cylindrical towers, blue glow flying saucers.
Disembodied voice floats, backs straighten, feet poised,
This is Peachtree Center … Peachtree Center Station …
OK. Now it’s your turn.
Clark Howard’s campaign slogan?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Consumer advocate and celebrated tightwad Clark Howard is considering running for Mayor of Atlanta. Give us your campaign slogan ideas. We offer our own:
1) Howard 2009: The People’s Cheapskate
2) A Costco On Every Corner!
3) An Honest Politician Who Can’t Be Bought — Not at Full Price, Anyway.
4) My Shirts Are Imperfect, But I’m Not
5) I Shop at Goodwill, and I Vote
6) Don’t Discount Clark
Braves meet with black group
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Upset over the lack of African-Americans on the Braves roster, members of Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow-PUSH Coalition met with team officials Monday.
Less than 10 percent of major league players are African-Americans. The Braves have one African-American player, left fielder Willie Harris. “You go to where the talent leads you,” Braves GM John Schuerholz said. “Finding major league-caliber baseball players is far too difficult if you try to narrow your criteria down to demographics.”
Joe Beasley of Rainbow-PUSH said, “If they put resources into recruiting here in the United States, and more specifically here in Atlanta, there are talented players here.”
How do you feel about this issue? What should the Braves do?
Dressing room feedback
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Want a little privacy in the dressing room? With cellphone cameras and body scanners, a “little privacy” is what you’ll get. Just how much feedback do you want in the dressing room?
Will Paris learn her lesson?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Celebutante Paris Hilton has been ordered to serve 45 days in jail for violating the terms of her probation in an alcohol-related reckless driving case. Will she embrace orange as her new hue, and learn her lesson? Or not …
Would you use a doula?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A labor doula helps mothers-to-be get ready for the big day. The doula is part coach, advocate and nanny. If you haven’t read the story yet, click here.
Have you ever used a doula? Would you?
Will proposal revive stalled symphony?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Does the possiblity of putting a new symphony center over the arts center MARTA station excite you or does it make your head hurt?
Does the idea make you more or less likely to contribute to the stalled fund to raise money for a new architecturally dramatic building?
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