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Shark from Jaws, Voldemort polling higher than most Republican presidential candidates
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The 2016 presidential candidates have some terrifying competition: the shark from Jaws has a higher favorability rating than any of the current bunch, according to a new poll. - photo by Jessica Ivins
The 2016 presidential candidates particularly of the Republican variety have some terrifying competition: The shark from the classic horror film Jaws has a higher favorability rating than any of the current bunch, according to a new poll.

I think we can all agree that no amount of campaigning can overcome those jagged teeth.

If a giant, man-eating fish can destroy the likes of Jeb Bush, Ted Cruz and Mike Huckabee, imagine what Voldemort, Darth Vader and the Terminator could do to them.

The release of the latest (and credible) Washington Post-ABC News survey revealed that across the board, current presidential candidates are falling very low in the world of public opinion. The Washington Post decided to test the theory that the average Internet user feels more affection for some of the worlds greatest (albeit fictional) supervillains than the men and women who might actually lead our country next year.

Turns out, the Washington Post was right.

A (somewhat silly) Google Consumer survey of 1,000 users revealed all four of the villains mentioned above received higher favorability ratings than the three actual men weve mentioned. Just to be clear? One of those villains killed Harry Potters parents.

Mind. Blown.

But theyre not alone.

As it stands, Americans would rather shoot a game of pool with He Who Shall Not Be Named than vote for Rick Santorum, Chris Christie or Donald Trump who, despite that famous hair, came in dead last with a net favorability rating of -56.

The only Republican candidate who might stand a chance against the Dark Lord? Marco Rubio, who has just as many Americans finding him favorable as those who dont dig him. But he still falls behind the Terminator, the aforementioned Great White and Luke Skywalkers dad.

To be fair, its not like the Democrats are faring much better. The real-life poll had Hillary Clinton at a just a 45 percent favorability rating, with 49 percent ranking the candidate as unfavorable. Thats a -4 percent rating overall.

In case you were wondering, the Terminator was crowned king of the villains with a favorability ranking of 20. Remember how Donald Trump received a -56?

Youre fired.

Let's all just hope things look up before November.
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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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