I am just as careful with my horses in this heat as I am with my child. Just as I go outside to play with my child, horses can also tolerate summer activities as long as it's not overdone. I even go as far as placing a fan water sprinkler in the field for them to enjoy when it's really hot outside and they play in it like kids.
To the ranter commenting on the Republican party and family values because a few members have had affairs I only have four words for you: John Kennedy, Bill Clinton. I could go on but am limited in space here. People in glass houses should think before they speak.
The only people I usually have a problem with during a movie are adults who act like children. They put their feet on the back of your seats, talk on their brightly lit cell phones, and talk the rest of the time. I think the curfew's great, but wouldn't expect it to be a quieter experience.
The Georgia Driver’s Manual states that when there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use the right lane except when passing or making a left turn. Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous because it impedes the regular flow of traffic. On certain highways, minimum speed limits are posted. If you are unable to drive at the minimum speed, you should seek an alternate route.
Scandals with politicians are just not in one party. How about Kennedy, Spitzer, Davis, Blago, Dodd, Murtha, Clinton, and the beat goes on. If you can't recognize the names they are all Democrats.
Judge Ellerbee's letter in Sunday's paper was right on target. Thanks for saying what needed to be said regarding the cinema/teenager issue.
The modern turn signal was first generally offered by major automobile manufacturers in 1939. It's also common knowledge it’s standard equipment on most all automobiles you might see on today’s roadways. If you're unaware where it is please look for the stalk coming off the left side of your steering wheel. Please don’t be alarmed if you hear a clicking noise associated with a flashing light on your dash if you move the lever, as this is normal and should be expected. If you’re unaware how to use your turn signal please go to the GSP office with your driver’s license in hand and they will gladly show you.
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Thursday, July 2, 2009
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Elections: Creating a two-party region?
Twenty years ago, most area elections were decided during the primaries. Then, almost every candidate qualified as a Democrat. While there may be plenty of challengers on the ballot, many seats were decided in July or a few weeks later during the primary run-off.
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
THUMBS UP: To South Georgians making fine impressions on television singing competitions. Phillip Phillips of Leesburg won “American Idol” this week. Meanwhile, Lowndes High School graduate Stacia Watkins participated in the new ABC show “Duets.” Well done!
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Farewell to the vanishing ace
Donald S. “Bush” Bryan was not only a rare individual. He was part of a vanishing breed.
An Adel resident for the past 30 years, Bryan was a World War II flying ace. Not just an ace but a double ace. A pilot must down five enemy aircraft to become an ace; Bryan downed 13.3 enemy planes in Europe. The fractions represent planes downed with other pilots. -
A widespread mosquito alert
In announcing the discovery of a mosquito carrying the West Nile Virus strain, city and health officials did not include the specific location of the discovery.
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Of Guantanamo Bay and a Founding Father
Some readers may wonder how a Valdosta High School graduate could bring himself as an attorney to represent a Guantanamo Bay prisoner charged in connection to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
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Congratulations, VSU Softball!
This weekend, Valdosta State University Blazers Softball became the latest team to add to Valdosta’s TitleTown legacy.
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School’s out so watch out!
Summer is a time of rest, vacations and trips. It is a time when school is out, when people take time off from work, when people may stay out a little later. It is a time of swimming, trying new things, and seeking adventure.
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Qualifiers are next leaders
While the national media focuses attention on the presidential election, it should be remembered that we will also choose our local leaders this year.
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THUMBS UP: To the 2011-12 arts season. Theatre Guild Valdosta’s rollicking comedy, “Caught in the Net,” officially brings to a close a magnificent schedule of shows ranging from theatre to opera to concerts to art exhibits and more from a variety of area venues. Theatre Guild will also open the 2012-13 season this summer with the musical “Into the Woods.” Until then, arts lovers can soon enjoy a new series of exhibits from the year-round Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts and three musicals starting in two weeks from Peach State Summer Theatre.
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Events that get things done
Finding something that repeatedly attracts the public is difficult enough, but finding an event that accomplishes that feat while also promoting your organization and helping others … well, in many places, that’s a rarity.
Not so for the Valdosta area. - More What We Think Headlines
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Elections: Creating a two-party region?
