Flag a political success but design disaster
Georgia’s proposed new state flag is praised as a compromise yet criticized as a visual train wreck. Critics call it a bad design, while designer Cecil Alexander defends it as a historical context. The flag: a tiny Confederate emblem, many elements, approved by the House and awaiting the Senate.
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Georgia Senate panel OKs revised flag amid split vote
A Georgia flag bill advanced when a Senate committee approved the measure 4-3, party lines split with the chairwoman breaking the tie. The full Senate, majority Democrat, was seen likely to vote next Tuesday after the House passed the bill following Gov. Roy Barnes backed lobbying. The plan shrinks the Confederate symbol and shows a gold state seal on blue with the words Georgia's along the bottom.
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Georgia state flag compromise history and five flag replicas
A compact briefing on the history of Georgia’s state flag compromise and five small replicas showing flags that have flown over Georgia, including the current design. The items are presented as a brief honor of the state’s flags and their changing emblems.
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Publisher silent on Catcher in the Rye anniversary
New York AP report notes Little Brown avoids publicity for The Catcher in the Rye 50th anniversary. No readings or press release despite Barnes & Noble displays. Salinger’s long history of legal actions and privacy prompts no comment from agents and publisher.
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NBC apologizes for Law & Order episode offense
NBC apologized for a Law & Order episode portraying violence during New York's Puerto Rican Day parade that offended Hispanic groups. The network vowed not to air the show again after a meeting with Latino representatives led by Manuel Mirabal and Maria Roman.
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Law & Order
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NBC
Manuel Mirabal
Maria Roman
Parade
Mirabal
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