Monthly Archives: June 2012

When the Government Comes Knocking…

When the Government Comes Knocking — We all trust our internet activity, whether it’s online conversations, thoughts, locations or photos, to companies like Google, AT&T and Facebook. Usually, we don’t give much of a thought about what is out there.
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Falling Asleep

Last night, for the first time in almost 20 years, I fell asleep with my headphones on. In and of itself, this isn’t technically an unusual thing, but I’m notoriously obsessive-compulsive when it comes to my bedtime habits; always have
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The Difficult Life of a Product Tester

I’ve always wanted to be a product tester. There are websites where you can register, and they’ll supposedly send you some stuff to try out. I’ve signed up, but no one’s ever sent a thing. My friend Jennifer, who owns
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Same Old, Same Old, with a Steep Decline

Company wide, Morris Communication’s average daily circulation was down almost 10 percent in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter of 2011. Looking on the sunny side, Morris reports that the drop in circulation revenue is being
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Reading Books

  This time of year, news organizations receive a lot of self-important emails, what with all the politicians coming out of the woodwork. “I sing the song of myself,” they sing. And they sing. And they sing. You’d be surprised
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Expo Hall Emerges

Columbia County moves forward with long-awaited exhibition hall without the fuss of the neighboring TEE Center by Rashad O’Connor The Columbia County Commission has a new passion project, one that will drive traffic into the county and cost north of
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Break in Cold Case Bums Out Roundtree

It was a tough week for Richmond County Sheriff hopeful Richard Roundtree. The Dem primary candidate had to have been concerned about the declaration by local attorney and self proclaimed “Tax Avenger” Jack Long that he was gonna “cloud up
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A New Calling

Rick Allen attempts to build a political career after building business  by Eric Johnson Though the race to represent the 12th Congressional District is Republican businessman Rick Allen’s first fight as a candidate, he admits it’s hardly the first time
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Stache-tastic

Grow One, Save a Million promotion aims to beautify Augusta, save water   Tuesday, June 5, was World Environment Day. The Metro Spirit, Budweiser, 95 Rock and the Country Club Dance Hall and Saloon, however, are devoting an entire month
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The Credibility Gap

Candidate tries to maneuver money into votes by Eric Johnson (Originally published May 3, 2012) After the Republican candidates for the 12th Congressional District received their updated financial numbers, things changed for Wright McLeod. “This time, when I went to
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