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Don't be offended
Mitch Clarke
      The recent flap over Sen. Barack Obama calling a female reporter "sweetie" predictably has set off a national debate among the talking heads on the 24- hour news channels over what is acceptable language between men and women.
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Mumbles
Explain that to me again
      For 35 years the buzz word for pumping economic life into our community was "Fourlaning 27." Today we are so close, but will it actually happen or will the final legs between Blakely and Cuthbert fall victim to the DOT's newfound fiscal responsibility?
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All That's Fit to Print
Follow the recipe for success
Brenda Wall
      Many moons ago, I decided to make biscuits from scratch. No mixes, no exploding cans, no frozen dough. I did not consult a cookbook for a recipe, but winged it instead. I mixed flour and shortening and liquid. I threw in an egg for good measure.
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A tasteful request - not too much to ask
Alex McRae
      Senators Hillary Clinton, John McCain and Barack Obama, U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. Dear Potential Presidents, As Hillary said when this electoral adventure began: "Let's talk. Let's chat. Let's have a conversation." About me.
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Shipp's Georgia
How about the four-corner offense?
Bill Shipp
      Raving against the shortcomings of government is as easy as eating ice cream. Governing itself is as painful as walking on hot nails. Republicans are beginning to feel the spikes. They realize the meaning of "what I would do, if I were running things.
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Mississippi burning: GOP should heed Gingrich's warning
Matt Towery
      In another recent example of a Republican-leaning congressional seat in the Deep South going Democrat, the battle to replace Mississippi Congressman Roger Wicker proved bad news for the GOP. He lost a special election this week.
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Storms leave path of destruction here
News from the past
      10 YEARS AGO May 21, 1998 GRADUATION exercises for Early County High School's class of 1998 are this Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m. at Standifer Field. MR. and Mrs. Johnny Bruner of Blakely, Mrs. Patsy Heath of Tallahassee, and Mr. Steve Willis of Albany proudly announce the engagement of their ...
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