Health
Sheriff defends the right to speed
An editorial by J. Tyson Stephens, sheriff of Emanuel County, in today’s Savannah Morning News takes aim at the recently passed “Super Speeders” law, calling it “nothing more than another tax (some legislators call it a fee) on our citizens and it mainly effects the working poor and lower middle class in this state.” The … Continue reading
Find a better way to work this Friday
Bicycle commuting is unique in that it’s a daily routine that never truly becomes, well, routine. Driving to work blends into the daily grind. Cycling to work, on the other hand, is a new experience every day. On a bicycle, the commuter is part of the city, not just the occupant of a steel and … Continue reading
Sustainable Seafood
Some friends of mine went fishing this past weekend near Darrien. Over two solid days on the water they caught nothing but sharks. Having recently heard similar stories from other recreational fisher-folk I know, seemed to be a good time for a post on sustainable seafood. The worldwide depletion of ocean fisheries is not new … Continue reading
Dealing with high gas prices: WTOC offers reason, instead of rote reaction
Whether contained in a motion graphic or uttered by an anchor, the appearance of the phrase “pain at the pump” on television offers an unmistakable clue to what’s coming next. The networks and local affiliates use those four words to introduce stories featuring at least one (and probably all three) of the following components: 1. … Continue reading
