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April 2008
Need a laugh during your lunch break?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
On ajc.com, we are testing a new feature called “ajcLOL” for the lunchtime video crowd. Each day from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. we are offering clips of local stand-up comics from various comedy clubs, including The Punchline, Uptown Comedy Club and the Funny Farm.
If you haven’t seen ajcLOL, here’s the URL: http://www.ajc.com/multimedia/content/multimedia/video/index.html?playlist=LOL
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Looking for some great ideas for a summer trip?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Whether you are into “Adventure Travel and Sports”, looking for a place to loll around on a “Beach Vacation,” or lusting after “Romance and Honeymoon” travel suggestions, you can find these vacation types and more information from the experts at the Travel Channel.
Also, transport yourself to Barcelona and other spectacular locations via video.
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Get insight on the Atlanta business community
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Introducing the Business Insider, a new blog by Maria Saporta, that will give readers information on what’s happening in the Atlanta business community, with a unique focus on civic issues.
Readers will have a chance to join the discussion too.
Check out Maria’s bio and read her recent columns also.
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Welcoming ‘The Newcomer’
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Meet The Newcomer: Jamie Gumbrecht, who grew up in Michigan, lived briefly in Texas, moved to Kentucky and landed in Georgia in March, 2008 to work as an AJC lifestyle reporter.
She lived OTP for three months in 2003 as an AJC intern, but the city has changed a bit since then. Keep up with her trials and tribulations of being The Newcomer.
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Ready to get away?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We’ve partnered with the Travel Channel to give you even more cool vacation ideas.
Whether you want to go across the state or across the planet, you’ll discover diverse locales that range from budget beaches to luxury hotels.
Take a trip and share your experience on Weekend Away!
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How well do you know Gwinnett?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ever checked out the Gwinnett Answer Book?
Some of the cool features of this site are: * a listing of places of worship separated by city * events listings for all the activities in Gwinnett till the end of the year (which is constantly updated) * Contact info for city/county officials * and school info and test scores
Get to know all that Gwinnett County has to offer — city officials, community theaters and more.
Share your thoughts with us about this information and let us know if we missed anything.
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Honoring MLK 40 years later
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 40 years ago this week touched off shock waves of anger and violence across the nation. But in Atlanta, King’s hometown, there was a profound sadness.
The AJC interviewed and photographed 12 people who experienced those days most vividly. They are witnesses, colleagues, family members —intimate participants in the end of an epoch: Portraits of History: Memories from those who knew King.
Video coverage: King’s Last Moments, King’s Last Moments (Part II), 40 Years Later (trailer).
Blog: Share your King memories with us.
Click here: for more in depth MLK coverage.
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Sniff out local Atlanta dog parks
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Looking for a place in Atlanta where your dog can roam free?
AJC pets is launching a bigger better mashup of dog parks: http://projects.ajc.com/maps/living/pets/dog-parks/ (includes hours and rules where applicable). Blog entry: Share your dog park tales with us! http://pets.yourajc.com/2008/04/01/weve-got-your-dog-park-right-here/!
If we missed a park near you, email Sandra Eckstein at seckstein@ajc.com. Go have fun!
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