Explainer Please! Rudy Giuliani "is happy to participate in a receiving-line style photo opportunity as compared to a snake line." [E.A.] What's the difference? What if the receiving line starts, you know, snaking a bit? ... P.S.: Maybe I'm a jaded Hollywood type, but Giuliani's demands don't seem that diva-ish. He only requires one (1) SUV. He apparently allows eye contact! He doesn't even ask for a fruit basket. ... 2:21 P.M.

Although attacks happen here and there, the general feeling is still closer to hope and appreciation of the plan than pessimism. More families are returning to the homes they were once forced to leave, and we're talking about some of the most dangerous districts such as Ghazaliya and Haifa Street.

Mark Crews

How would you describe your approach to growth? Growth presents many challenges and many opportunities. History would indicate we have done a below-average job of harnessing the energy and potential of growth. Through teamwork, we can create a positive working relationship with growth that will help us address issues like public safety, public recreation, transportation and economic development.
What do you see as the county's biggest challenge? What solutions do you see? Clay County's biggest challenge is making the transition from bedroom community to prosperous community. The rapid rate of the growth, due in large part to our quality of life and schools, has stressed every facet of our infrastructure. The solution will not come quickly but only through detailed planning and teamwork with every local, regional and state entity that impacts what we do and how we do it can we expect to posture ourselves for our future.

Holiday Gifts, Expo Survival

During that interview we routinely refer to Playlist's Plays of the Year awards (the year's best digital-music-oriented gear) and also reference Macworld 's Holiday Gear Guide from the December 2007 issue.

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