• And don't let the door hit you on your ass on the way out.

Gov.-elect Sonny Perdue Thursday morning asked for the resignations of all state government agency heads.

Speaking at a breakfast meeting, Perdue said that anyone who wanted to stay on could send a separate letter outlining their interest and expertise, along with a resume, to the Perdue transition Web site just like any other applicant.

Actually, changing department heads is pretty normal for incoming Governors. They do want to put their team into place. The wholesale slaughter was bit unexpected, however.

"That's a carpeted room, and I think you could have heard a pin drop," [State Board of Pardons and Paroles chairman, Buddy] Nix said. "I think it got everyone's attention. I think it puts everyone on equal footing."

With a changing of political parties in the Governors Mansion, I would expect pretty much all department heads to be changed.

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• ECO Challenge illnesses "icky."

After reading that story, maybe I will ponder how many additional adventure races I may do next year.

Crawford reported that many racers developed large, acne-like pustules on their arms and legs in addition to boils, abscesses and staph infections from bacteria, which entered through cuts as racers hacked their way through almost impenetrable jungle and thick bamboo fields.

Yuck!

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• There has been a huge outpouring of emotion after traffic reporter Keith Lalland's death

The heartfelt outpouring has been tremendous. The AJC received over 400 remembrance postings to it forum. WGST's afternoon radio personality "The Kimmer" has received over 3000 emails. Many tributes are appearing, like this one from the Lane Ranger Joey Ledford.

A memorial service for Kalland, 51, is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at the Presbyterian Church of the Resurrection in Conyers.

• Where in the world is Linda Schrenko?

State Superintendent of Georgia Schools pouts, has a face lift, and just refuses to come to work. Sounds like this Republican elected official is setting a great example for all of Georgia's school kids! Of course when she has been in the office, she has been sending out state checks to people who did not deserve them. Maybe she should stay at home.

• Atlanta ranks as 12th most dangerous metropolitan area for pedestrians.

Cab drivers must have taken a few extra days off last year. I am sure they can get us back up to the number 2 spot easily!

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