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5/27: On FDR Memorial; Safeguarding baggage; Cold calling; more

5/27: On FDR Memorial; Safeguarding baggage; Cold calling; more

Click here to see the latest issue. Inside:

TODAY’S FOCUS: Remembering the FDR Memorial and the Ideas Behind His Life

EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here’s a New Way to Safeguard Your Baggage While Traveling

ANOTHER VIEW: Learning from a Manhattan Guy the Success of Cold Calling

SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Campus – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

FEEDBACK: Peachtree Corners Mayor Posts Q&A Proposed Bridge

UPCOMING: Fallen Heroes Memorial To Add Name of the late Kyle E. Gilbert

NOTABLE: City of Suwanee Open Space Bond Refinancing Saves $3 Million

RECOMMENDED: Lighthouse by P.D. James

GEORGIA TIDBIT: Oglethorpe Power Company Owned By 39 Georgia EMCs

CALENDAR: Memorial Day Services, Gwinnett Pools Open and Many Other Activities

TODAY’S QUOTE: One Man’s View of What Anarchism Means

MYSTERY PHOTO: This Mystery Photo May Prove as Tough as the Last One

LAGNIAPPE: Lawrenceville DAR Member Wins First Place in National Competition

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by · May 27, 2016 · Full issues
BRACK: New way to safeguard your baggage while traveling

BRACK: New way to safeguard your baggage while traveling

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | You know the uneasy feeling at the airport: you’re waiting for your luggage to arrive on the baggage claim area, hoping your bag will be next, and hoping it’s not lost. You are a little uneasy, since you know bags can be lost or tampered with.

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by · May 27, 2016 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
FOCUS: Remembering the FDR Memorial and the ideas behind FDR’s life

FOCUS: Remembering the FDR Memorial and the ideas behind FDR’s life

By Catherine Brack, Washington D.C. | As a resident of our nation’s capitol for more than 18 years, I have been to the Clinton, Bush and Obama White Houses, experienced 9/11 in a way that was far too close for comfort, cheered a visit by the pope, and witnessed an earthquake, hurricanes and tornadoes. I also have shoveled more snow than I ever thought possible.

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by · May 27, 2016 · Today's Focus
HOUSTON: Learning from a Manhattan guy the success of cold calling

HOUSTON: Learning from a Manhattan guy the success of cold calling

By Debra Houston | During my 18-year career at a telecommunications company, I worked for some good managers and some not-so-good. One of the good ones grew up in Alabama. When I left public relations for sales, he hoped I’d work for a New Yorker. “You could learn how to succeed from them,” he said.

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by · May 27, 2016 · Another View
MYSTERY: This may prove as tough as last one

MYSTERY: This may prove as tough as last one

The Mystery Photo this time may prove as hard to identify as was last edition’s. While it has no distinguishing mountains or water or about anything else to place it, perhaps you will recognize the bricks. Send in your thoughts to elliott@gwinnettforum.com and be sure to include your hometown.

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by · May 27, 2016 · Mystery photos
5/24: New PCOM fund; Judicial elections; Half-truths; more

5/24: New PCOM fund; Judicial elections; Half-truths; more

Click here to view the latest edition. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: PCOM Establishes New Venture Capital Fund to Aid Healthcare Field
EEB PERSPECTIVE: State and Local Judicial Balloting Should Be at General Election
SPOTLIGHT: MTI Baths of Sugar Hill
ANOTHER VIEW: Look for More Half-Truths, Lies and Innuendos about Hillary Clinton
UPCOMING: Dacula Memorial Day Activities Begin at 10 a.m. on May 30
NOTABLE: Kudzu Arts Zone Aims Summer Program at Unlocking Arts for Students
RECOMMENDED: The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Municipalities Must Provide At Least Three Distinct Services
CALENDAR: Memorial Day Ceremony Will Be on Saturday in Duluth
TODAY’S QUOTE: Something To Consider on Georgia’s Primary Election Date
MYSTERY PHOTO: Easy Clues: Art, Water and Mountains Give You Hints
LAGNIAPPE: How You Can Figure Out How Your Roses Rank

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by · May 24, 2016 · Full issues
BRACK: State and local judicial balloting should be at General Election

BRACK: State and local judicial balloting should be at General Election

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher, GwinnettForum | There’s nearly a dearth of candidates in the two main party primaries in Georgia today. Fully 80 percent of the legislative candidates have no opposition, while many Gwinnett offices also go unopposed.

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by · May 24, 2016 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
FOCUS: PCOM establishes new venture capital fund to aid healthcare field

FOCUS: PCOM establishes new venture capital fund to aid healthcare field

By Barbara Myers | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) announces that it has committed through its Foundation the allocation of $5 million to a new venture capital fund designed to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship in the healthcare field, with a specific focus on primary care.

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by · May 24, 2016 · Today's Focus
WILSON: Look for more half-truths, lies and innuendos about Hillary Clinton

WILSON: Look for more half-truths, lies and innuendos about Hillary Clinton

By George Wilson | The right wing machine has been repeating lies, half truths, and innuendos about Hillary Clinton so much that the above quote is true as it applies to accusations against Hillary for many people. Look for this to continue in the days ahead with talk radio, Fox news and “Trump tweets.”

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by · May 24, 2016 · Another View
MYSTERY: Art, water and mountains give you hints

MYSTERY: Art, water and mountains give you hints

Here’s an art piece, set alongside water with mountains as background. See if you can determine where this edition’s Mystery Photo is located. Send in your thoughts to elliott@gwinnettforum.com and be sure to include your hometown.

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by · May 24, 2016 · Mystery photos
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