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The A-Bombs: The right decision

August 6, 2009 The Travel Trolley

An interesting poll from Quinnipiac University found that American voters by a 61-22 percent margin say dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was the right decision.

Hiroshima: Taking time to explore, and understand, the past

August 6, 2009 Todd DeFeo

What’s to a name? There is likely an interesting story

August 2, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Look at a map, and take notice of the names. Almost anywhere you look, you’re bound to find one or two interesting names.

Views from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

July 26, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is the largest green space in Cobb County, located just north of Atlanta.

What’s your road song?

July 26, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Traveling is so much better with the music playing, everybody knows that. A tune or two makes the trip so much more enjoyable.

WDW’s Electrical Water Pageant

July 25, 2009 The Travel Trolley

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

Hello from Hiram, Ga.

July 25, 2009 The Travel Trolley

What happened to this town?

July 25, 2009 The Travel Trolley

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

Commentary: Perhaps a Proofreader Should Have Been Included in the Bailout

July 24, 2009 Todd DeFeo

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

What should I do this summer?

July 20, 2009 Todd DeFeo

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