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Have You Seen This? Talking husky puppy
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This husky pup named Ramsey is doing his very best to follow his humans lead and bone up on his howling. (Im not even sorry about that pun.) But instead of eliciting spine tingling with a primal howl, Ramsey produces a sound that could be anything from a Muppet monster to a human baby to a baby velociraptor with a starring role in the upcoming Jurassic World. - photo by Martha Ostergar
BARKLEY SQUARE When any creature is new to life, it takes awhile to sort things out, from basic getting around to communicating.

This husky pup named Ramsey is doing his very best to follow his humans lead and bone up on his howling. (Im not even sorry about that pun.) But instead of eliciting spine tingling with a primal howl, Ramsey produces a sound that could be anything from a Muppet monster to a human baby to a baby velociraptor with a starring role in the upcoming Jurassic World.

Understandbly, Ramseys humans get a huge kick out of the noises the dog makes, and they were kind enough to video their puppy and share him with the Internet. And perhaps the cherry on top of the kindness is the video stabilization software they used so we didnt have to risk motion sickness while watching. (Next stop, filming in landscape. If we pull together, someday the whole world will film in landscape. But I digress.)

Bottom line: You wont understand the pure delight of the sound this puppy makes unless you watch, so get to clicking. Its more than worth 30 seconds of your time.
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Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program announces grant
Funds earmarked for Share the Road initiatives
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Grant funding totaling $93,458 has been awarded to the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The approved funding will be used to increase motorcycle safety awareness and outreach by encouraging all motorists and motorcyclists to Share the Road.

“The need for motorcycle safety programs is greater than ever, and this support from GOHS enables motorcycle safety programs and impaired riding initiatives to reach riders and non-riders alike” said Commissioner Spencer R. Moore. “Thank you GOHS for helping (the Department of Driver Services) and GMSP educate and encourage all Georgia drivers to ‘Share the Road.’”

The grant allows DDS to further develop the Motorcycle Safety Outreach Program by continuing to fund a position to promote state and national safety initiatives. The GMSP outreach coordinator researches, coordinates and helps maintain an adequate presence at industry events, local schools and colleges, regional meetings and festivals to increase awareness of motorcycles on the roadways and provide the most current information on motorcycle safety initiatives.

Visitors to a GMSP event display are also encouraged to sign up for regular newsletters which provide additional safety information, as well as review the motorcycle safety message on other social media platforms.

GMSP regulates motorcycle training for new riders, as well as seasoned riders, who want to learn how to ride a motorcycle legally and safely. The program is based on a continuum of learning and therefore offers three entry points to rider education.

Students participating in the Basic Riders Course do not need specialized motorcycle equipment, as the GMSP provides both a motorcycle and a helmet to class participants. Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a 90-day license waiver card that exempts them from both the written and on-cycle skills tests needed to obtain a Class M license in the state of Georgia.

Please visit the DDS website at www.dds.georgia.gov for many online services including the convenience of enrolling in a GMSP training class and accessing many licensing services.

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