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October 2005
Buying cars
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
What’s been your experience when buying a car in Georgia?
Halloween costumes
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Are you comfortable having your young child wear a Halloween costume of the other gender?
What do you think of NBA dress code?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Under a new dress code, NBA players are prohibited from wearing headgear, T-shirts, team jerseys, chains, pendants or medallions at team functions. They must wear collared dress shirts or turtlenecks; dress slacks, khaki pants or dress jeans; and dress shoes or boots.
What do you think of the new rules? Do they really matter? Are athletes, as columnist Terence Moore says, still role models?
Who is this person?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
AP
This celebrity was in the news for meeting with a Latin American leader. Who is he? Send us your best one-sentence guess. We’ll tell you who at 10:30 a.m.
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Atlantic Station parking
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlantic Station will charge for parking after two hours, $2 and up. Is it worth it, or are drivers being stuck with a shopping surcharge?
Destination East Atlanta
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Owners of Iris tried to make their establishment a neighborhood restaurant, but there wasn’t much of a neighborhood to draw from (see John Kessler’s column). Many from other parts of the metro area were reluctant to dine in that neighborhood.
Have you been to East Atlanta? Have you avoided it? What are your impressions of the area and what do you think it would take to make East Atlanta a more successful social destination?
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Old dog blues
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Making end-of-life decisions for your cherished pet can be heart-wrenching — especially now that pets have become such an integral part of people’s lives. It’s hard to say good-bye to a family member, even one with four legs and fur. There have been advances in treating old and infirm pets, but some therapies cost thousands of dollars. Have you been faced with the decision of extending a pet’s life?
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Is Atlanta hot or cold?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
NFL owners decided (again) not to award a Super Bowl to Atlanta, apparently because it’s not warm enough here to host the grand event. What’s your take on that? Is Atlanta a warm-weather city or a cold-weather city?
Share your best and worst experience of 400
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ga. 400 is synonymous with traffic, office parks, and now, the “reverse commute” from south to north. Do you have any memorable commute moments on the highway? Do you avoid using it, or is it a must? How has 400 figured into your life?
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Restaurant of the year
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Our dining critic has declared Pura Vida to be Atlanta’s Restaurant of the Year. Do you agree it is the hottest restaurant in town? … If not, then, who is? And why do you think so?
Braves
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Do the playoffs hold a World Series ring or another disappointment for the Atlanta Braves this year?
Vote here and add your comment below.
The Crawford Twins
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ruth Crawford, who with twin sister Ruby became a local celebrity in Atlanta, died Monday.
We’d like to hear about your experiences with the Crawfords … Did you see them at the Peachtree Road Race? Do volunteer work with them? Exchange pleasantries on a regular basis? Share your story …
What do you think of the court nomination?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
President Bush has reportedly chosen Harriet Miers, White House counsel and a loyal member of the president’s inner circle, to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O’Connor on the Supreme Court. What do you think of his choice?
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