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Hush! Somebody's Calling Our Name
Never say things can't change. Sometimes remarkable change comes, and it seems so obvious that people barely notice. That was apparent recently when both the Mississippi House and the Senate …
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[Chick] Can Men Measure Up To Chick Flicks?
My friend Cowboy and I watched "Hitch" by accident, which is OK because I burned some calories laughing, but I honestly thought it was going to be a boy movie, …
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What's In A Name?
Quick. Why did John R. Lynch get a street around Jackson State University named after him? Who is Forrest County named after? How about Duling Avenue in Fondren? Or Alcorn …
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Mike Peters
The brightly colored blue and gold building that sits on the corner of North State Street and Fondren Place and clearly reads "Fondren Corner" in bold cursive silver writing has …
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GAO: Terror Suspects Bought Guns in U.S.
AP is reporting:
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Astralwerks News
Astralwerks is thrilled to announce The Chemical Brothers triumphant return to the US for their first live dates in 3 years! Their single "Galvanize" featuring vocals from Q-Tip is heating …
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[Speed] Change Brings About Progress
I have been executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for just over one year. A colleague had to remind me of that. Quite frankly, I have been having …
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Wanna Cig, Kid?
Gov. Haley Barbour, who was Big Tobacco's "go to" lobbyist when he was in Washington, D.C., is still maintaining that he'll veto any kind of tax bill that is laid …
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Capitol Report
On Monday, Feb 28, a conference was held in Room 103 between the Senate and the House, where Rep. George Flaggs, D-Vicksburg, accused the Senate of holding some of their …
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Poll: Bush 'Out of Step' with U.S. Needs
The latest New York Times/CBS News Poll finds that Americans are increasingly deciding that President Bush's policies are out of step with the needs of the country:
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Dean and the Elephants in Dixie
Charles Evers and I hit it off immediately the first time we met. We, after all, both have Neshoba County roots. My Daddy, it seems, used to drive him around …
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"Jeff Hanson," Jeff Hanson
If your penchant for beautiful melancholy and harmonious singer/songwriter indie-pop hasn't been the same since the demise of Elliott Smith, Jeff Hanson is the cure. With instant classic Kill Rock …
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"Do The Bambi," Stereo Total
File away your Air and Cornelius and ready your DJ dance set with the kitschy sounds of German Gay Disco. While much of Stereo Total is cheesy filler, there is …
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"Outside Closer," Hood
With their last album "Cold House," this Leeds U.K. 4-piece successfully combined experimental hip-hop and rain drenched guitar laden Brit-pop into an innovative and beautiful whole- this was with the …
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[Geek] Human Nature 101
A Review of "Faces of Mankind"
One of the most intriguing yet frustrating games I've ever played, "Faces of Mankind" is based on a concept that would crack up most developers: a completely player-run world. There …
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[Wine] Viognier ... What is That?
In the quest to discover wine, many of us peruse our favorite package stores and restaurant wine lists for new things to try. Every now and then something pops up …
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Driving on Empty, by JC Patterson
Simply Human will surprise you. Four quiet guys, no egos. Just young dudes sharing a passion for the same kind of music: Fuel, Incubus, 3 Doors Down, Creed and Stone …
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Desperately Seeking Dickinson
A Review of "Loaded Gun: Life, and Death and Dickinson"
However much is known about the life of 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson (and the mind that created nearly 2000 poems, among them some of the most challenging and respected …
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[Artist at Work] David Lambert
The paintings of Jackson artist David Lambert have received acclaim in cities across the country for their spontaneity, exuberance and raw energy. The characters that populate his works are often …
