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Clicking For Dollars
The moment any person or group forms a new idea, the next question is, "How will we pay for it?" Whether it is a charity marathon, a city proposal for …
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[Moody] Gen Y-Not
Whether you define yourself as Generation X, Y or (like myself) on the XY cusp, you are a part of a unique and powerful generation that desires to change the …
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Internet Technology and Privacy
The use of and dependence on the Internet and social networking has various implications for personal privacy. Many people worry "big brother" is watching their virtual footsteps or that their …
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To Multitask or Not to Multitask
Today, I took notes on a lecture, researched a project, text messaged a friend and chatted with another friend who lives in England. But this isn't a typical day for …
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Building Robots for the Future
Math is the language of the universe, and speaking that language effectively is the only way to put two gears together and link them with the right kind of motor …
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Tech Tools for Mapping
The U.S. Geological Survey is the federal source for science about the earth. The organization provides information about the health of our ecosystems, and environmental and natural disasters. In Jackson, …
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There's an App for That
Here's a list of our current favorite apps for the iPhone. If you know of any other apps (especially for Android or other phones), let us know.
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GOOD Winter 2011
Technology is a powerful force that is ever changing and evolving. The way we interact with technology can determine the future for our community and society as a whole. If …
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Free Wi-Fi in Jackson
Everday, wi-fi is becoming more essential in our daily lives. Facebook, Twitter, eBay you name it. But not everyone has portable internet, let alone any internet, to do the things …
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The Original Rolling Stone
Even before Mick Jagger and Keith Moon joined the British invasion of the 1960s, some Mississippi college kids in a band called the Rolling Stones awoke a generation. From 1955 …
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Memphis Boys Make Music History
Lincoln "Chips" Moman is one of the most successful record producers in history. A music visionary with a knack for matching songs with artists, he was the genius behind Elvis …
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City Rewards Businesses with Tax Exemptions
Four businesses will save $1 million in property taxes on expansions they made to properties in the city of Jackson last year. The Jackson City Council voted during its Dec. …
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Community Remembers the Homeless
Candles burned in Galloway United Methodist Church today to commemorate the lives of six homeless men who died in Jackson this year.
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Oriental Market Opens; Broadband Gets Boost
One of Mississippi's largest Asian markets and restaurants celebrates its grand opening in Jackson today next to Cowboy Maloney's Electric City and Big Lots. Assistant Manager Shery Chen said her …
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[Balko] The SWAT Team Would Like to See Your Permit
In August, a team of heavily armed Orange County, Fla., sheriff's deputies raided several black and Hispanic-owned barbershops in the Orlando area. More raids followed in September and October. The …
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Barbour Releases Statement Addressing ‘Citizens Council' Gaffe
In a widely circulated Weekly Standard profile -- charmingly titled the The Boy From Yazoo City -- Haley Barbour unabashedly praises the Citizens Council in his hometown, calling it an …
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Attorney: Hinds Elections Hiring Improper
The Hinds County Election Commission did not follow required hiring procedures when it issued a contract to a voting machine technician, county supervisors learned today.
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Chism Links Democratic Gains to Demographics
Political consultant Brad Chism predicts future Democratic gains in Mississippi, despite losses in the Nov. 2 elections, if Republicans continue to alienate minority voters over the next few decades.
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Chaney Nichols
For Chaney Nichols, there is no better place to have a rock showcase than a hollowed out 1939 theater in the heart of Jackson.
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Something for Everyone This Weekend
Kick off your weekend tonight with a wide choice of events. At 7 p.m., Ballet Magnificat's "A Christmas Dream" at Thalia Mara Hall is sure to get the entire family …
