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Wood

FOCUS: Writer finds it becomes difficult to think like a centrist

By Michael Wood | Tim Sullivan’s letter in GwinnettForum (2/12/16) illustrates why it’s easy to be an extreme ideologue and it’s hard to be a centrist. He said “…most Americans do not want to become Europe, we do not want to continue the fall into a welfare state where the government provides our every need.” (Emphasis added.) He was directing his comments about Bernie Sanders’ proposals regarding a higher minimum wage, the government reducing people’s student debt, and a single-payer medical care regime, perhaps among other government welfare programs.

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by · March 1, 2016 · Today's Focus
HOUSTON: Argument for Apple master key is a Trojan horse

HOUSTON: Argument for Apple master key is a Trojan horse

By Debra Houston | A couple years ago, I switched from a personal computer to an Apple iMac. Viruses ravaged my PC like so many Visigoths crashing down on the Roman Empire. Despite antivirus debuggers, brute malware, and lofty firewalls, I’d routinely visit the Geek Doc and plunk down a hundred plus dollars to sweep out the invaders. Those hundreds added up. I could’ve bought a new computer with what I’d spent on fixing one PC.

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by · March 1, 2016 · Another View
MYSTERY: In bright sunshine, what type of building is this?

MYSTERY: In bright sunshine, what type of building is this?

Hmmm. What is this, a castle, sanctuary, meeting hall, or fortification? Tell us what you think this edition’s Mystery Photo represents, and where it is. Send to elliott@brack.net and include you hometown.

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by · March 1, 2016 · Mystery photos
2/26: Peachtree Corners concept; No casinos here; 2016 races

2/26: Peachtree Corners concept; No casinos here; 2016 races

Click here to see the latest edition. Inside:

TODAY’S FOCUS: Proposal For 39 Unused Acres To Upgrade Peachtree Corners

EEB PERSPECTIVE: Georgia Doesn’t Need Casino Gambling within Our Borders

ANOTHER VIEW: Looking Back at Presidential Campaigns in the Last 50 Years

SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Campus – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

FEEDBACK: Comments about the Common Core and Local Goldfinches

UPCOMING: Gwinnett Library To Launch Online High School This Spring

NOTABLE: ARC Releases New Region Plan, Its Long-Range Blueprint for Atlanta

RECOMMENDED: Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

GEORGIA TIDBIT: McIntosh County Shouters Perform in Ancient African Tradition

TODAY’S QUOTE: Impressive Talents Worthless Without Motivation

MYSTERY PHOTO: Just Where Does This Stairway Lead, and in What City?

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by · February 26, 2016 · Full issues
Tucker

FOCUS: Proposal is for 39 unutilized acres to upgrade Peachtree Corners

By Lee Tucker | The Twin Lakes multi-use project, totaling approximately 39 acres, can be the catalyst for the activation of an underutilized area of the City of Peachtree Corners. The project will amenitize existing infrastructure to stimulate the creation of a vibrant community with a strong sense of place and unique recreational amenities.

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by · February 26, 2016 · Today's Focus
Tuggle

TUGGLE: Looking back at presidential campaigns in the last 50 years

By Hoyt Tuggle | In modern times, political primaries seem to be a better indication of undercurrents in American political life than do general elections.

Goldwater’s success in the primaries and utter defeat in the general election in 1964 led to a temporary comeback for the GOP establishment with Nixon and his Southern strategy in 1968 and 1972.

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by · February 26, 2016 · Another View
MYSTERY: Where does this stairway lead — and in what city?

MYSTERY: Where does this stairway lead — and in what city?

This impressive stairway leads the way to all sort of treasures. Have you seen this scene before, and might know where it is? If so, send your idea to elliott@brack.net and include your hometown.

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by · February 26, 2016 · Mystery photos
2/23: On Common Core, presidential delegates, more

2/23: On Common Core, presidential delegates, more

Click here to view new issue. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: GACS President Speaks to Common Core and Uncommon Learning
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Georgia Delegate Count Important in Both Party’s Voting Next Tuesday
ANOTHER VIEW: Anti –Abortion Measures Before Legislature Are Deceptive
SPOTLIGHT: MTI Baths Inc.
FEEDBACK: More on Peachtree Corners Tunnel and What Mama Taught
UPCOMING: Aurora Plans Annual Gala Marking 20th Anniversary on March 4
NOTABLE: North Gwinnett Teacher is Winn DAR Outstanding History Teacher
RECOMMENDED: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Southeastern Ring Shout One of Oldest Surviving African Traditions
TODAY’S QUOTE: Time to Listen to An Oracle
MYSTERY PHOTO: Lots of Water To Consider When Looking at This Mystery
LAGNIAPPE: First Goldfinch of the Season Arrives at Lawrenceville Park

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by · February 23, 2016 · Full issues
FOCUS: GACS president speaks to Common Core or uncommon learning

FOCUS: GACS president speaks to Common Core or uncommon learning

By Dr. David Fincher | To ensure we are on the same page, Common Core is an educational initiative in the U.S. that details what K-12 students should know in math and English. It’s been a political football at times – but that’s not our focus.

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by · February 23, 2016 · Today's Focus
WILSON: Anti-abortion measures before legislature are deceptive

WILSON: Anti-abortion measures before legislature are deceptive

By George Wilson | Georgia has 70 crisis pregnancy centers operated by religious organizations and others who oppose abortion and birth control. They lure women in without revealing their bias, then providing false accounts of medical and emotional risks of abortion.

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by · February 23, 2016 · Another View
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