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Month: July 2009
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WDW’s Electrical Water Pageant
The best place (or one of them) to watch the WDW Water Pageant (and the Magic Kingdom fireworks simultaneously) is the Polynesian resort. The Electrical Water Pageant debuted on Oct. 24, 1971. The pageant’s original music was “Baroque Hoedown,” better known by most Disney fans as the soundtrack for the Main Street Electrical Parade.
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What happened to this town?
WINDER, Ga. – The city of Russell no longer exists, and there is little evidence that there ever was such a town. Perhaps, the only evidence of the former town is with the few businesses that still bear Russell as part of their names. But like every other town that is or ever was, the former city of Russell has – or had – a unique history. The city was chartered on Dec. 18, 1902,
Commentary
Commentary: Perhaps a Proofreader Should Have Been Included in the Bailout
In an official letter dated July 21, 2009, Rep. David Scott called Obama “President-elect.” Huh? Guess he didn’t read that either. I first called Rep. Scott’s office in February to inquire whether he read the bailout bill before casting a vote in favor of the legislation. No response. I called again about the “cap and tax” bill. I called last Thursday, July 16, and again asked whether the Congressman read the bailout bill before voting.
Seeing America
What should I do this summer?
ATLANTA — Summer is in full swing, and anybody without concrete vacation plans may be thinking they’ve missed out on a great opportunity to step out and see the world. Don’t fret; there are plenty of great sight-seeing opportunities throughout Georgia. Here are five: Head to The Dillard House for a grand meal and some southern relaxation Check out the “Smallest Church in America” Head to Cartersville and learn about a “needless effusion of blood” that
Hot Takes
1969
1969 was crazy … the moon landing, Woodstock and Bryan Adams “got (his) first real six string.”
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