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Poll Finds Attitude Shift Among Working Moms
Working mothers increasingly want full-time jobs, and tough economic times might be a big reason, according to a national survey.
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Pope Francis' Humility: Stops by Hotel to Get Bags
Pope Francis put his humility on display during his first day as pontiff Thursday, stopping by his hotel to pick up his luggage and pay the bill himself in a …
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Physicists Say They Have Found a Higgs Boson
Physicists announced Thursday they believe they have discovered the subatomic particle predicted nearly a half-century ago, which will go a long way toward explaining what gives electrons and all matter …
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Papal Election Stirs Argentina's 'Dirty War' Past
Pope Francis hardly ever denied one of the harshest allegations against him: That he was among church leaders who supported Argentina's murderous dictatorship.
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The Slate
Looking for perhaps the biggest underdog to root for in the NCAA Tournament? Take a look at the Big South tournament champs Liberty Flames who have a 15-20 record.
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Bryan's Rant
Rick Ray
Mississippi State head basketball coach Rick Ray called out the talking heads after the Bulldogs defeated Auburn 74-71 in overtime.
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Music
A New Psychedelic
The band Cardinal Sons, a trio of brothers, has created an indie-rock aesthetic while being influenced mainly by psychedelic ’60s music.
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The Tallis Scholars: Perfection in Polyphony
Musical superstars often skip playing in Jackson, but this weekend the city will host early music's equivalent of The Rolling Stones.
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Film
No Love for the Wizard
James Franco is on his way to the magical kingdom in “Oz the Great and Powerful.”
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Food
Feeding the Masses
Cooking for friends and family on St. Paddy's weekend may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be a total schlep.
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Organic Living
In Search of Better Pecans
Frequently, people ask me why their pecan trees no longer bear. A major reason (among other possibilities) is that the trees don't get enough food.
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Travel
Wild Irish Adventures
When I decided to hop on an international flight with just my 3-year-old and a few suitcases for company, much to the thinly veiled scorn and genuine bewilderment of many …
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Make Way for the Ladies
Three decades ago, it was just folks in costumes inspired by Tennessee Williams novels and Queens in pickup trucks throwing produce at people during rush hour on a Friday.
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What's in a Name?
One of the most interesting things about Irish culture is the unique names--and pronunciation of those names--that have resulted from the linguistic shift from old Irish to modern English.
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Fun, Fun Everywhere
The time is finally here: the annual Mal's St. Paddy's Parade week. I and so many others start anticipating and preparing for the next year's parade the day after the …
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Why Guinness is Great
Guinness is more than a drink to Ireland—it is part of the country’s legacy.
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Art
Grand Waters
Anyone who lives or plays in Jackson long enough will eventually be driving down a road and pass a quiet, slender man with a paintbrush.
