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Ravenwood - 09/11/03 06:00 AM

Some Atlanta supporters of the corruption plagued former Mayor Maynard Jackson want to put his name on the airport. The problem is that the airport is already named after former mayor William Hartsfield. Since Hartsfield is white and Jackson is black, the debate was bound to get ugly. Compromisers have suggested naming other local landmarks for former Mayor Jackson, but "the former mayor's supporters insist anything less than 'Jackson Airport' will be an insult."

Fox News notes a lawsuit against AAA. It seems a woman was murdered while waiting for her car service.

The lawsuit names the national AAA; its local affiliate, AAA Southern New England; and the tow truck driver. It asks for unspecified damages. The case is being watched by the legal community to see if a jury will hold AAA liable.

It looks like they are suing everyone except the actual murderer.

In case you forgot just how little religious freedom there is in Saudi Arabia, or how poorly women are treated in the kingdom, check out this article.

The Miami Hurricanes were perienially one of the most penalized teams in the NCAA. The only thing interesting in this article is that they are concerned about it.

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Just to let you know, AAA and the family have settled out of court for an undisclosed amount, so the case won't be going to trial.

Posted by: Ripper at September 11, 2003 10:34 AM

Maynard Jackson was a fucking crook. Did you live in Atlanta under his regime?

Posted by: Acidman at September 11, 2003 6:28 PM