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Protesting Protest
Over a hundred thousand protesters took to the streets across the country the week the war started—but not to protest the war. They were protesting the protest of the war. …
It's About Children, Stupid!
Samuel Johnson said, "A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization." In that case, our state may have a ways to go on the road to …
DIY: How To Feng Shui
Laurel Isbister is a name known to Jacksonians, but most know her only as a folk singer. But Laurel has also been a practicioner of a Chinese art known as …
Bells of St. Peter's
The bells of St. Peter's Catholic Church rang for 15 minutes starting at 6 p.m. on Wed., Dec 11. Fifty or so people hung their heads over their small white …
La Reina Latina
The best, most exciting thing about being queen of Jackson's annual Latino Festival is the free food. At least that's what outgoing 2001 Queen Nicole Marquez, 19, says. Kind of …
Father's Day Gift Guide
Why is it that we default to neckties when we think of gifts for Father's Day? (Hey, I'm guilty, too!) This guide will help you shop for the things Dad …
Single and 30
Four years ago, while casually walking in the mall, a familiar voice yelled my name. I turned and saw a high-school friend. We said our hellos and, in a surprised …
Luisa Macedo
"It's bigger than my head," 9-year-old Luisa Macedo says as she describes her 21-pound cabbage that named her the Mississippi winner of the National Bonnie Plants Cabbage Program award. A …
Of Dogs and Tutus
It's not everyday that you can munch on grilled ribs next to European-inspired statues surrounded by dogs in tutus to the strains of a bagpipe. But you can in Starkville …
It's the Weekend: Celebrate in Style
Don't let winter's frigid air keep you trapped in your home. This weekend has plenty of entertainment options worth warring the weather. Tonight, Metropolitan Opera soprano Susanna Phillips performs at …
It's The Weekend
Start your weekend with a visit to the Downtown Harp & Juke Festival at Underground 119 (119 S. President St.) where you can dance and hear music from artists like …
[Kamikaze] A Wave Of The Finger
My hat is off to Cyrus Webb and ShadowPlay Entertainment for raising issues affecting the hip-hop nation recently. His Free2Flow Summit last week was an attempt to enlighten the public …
Mindfulness & Awakening: Consumer v. Curator Society
Futurist William Gibson, in his book of essays, "Distrust That Particular Flavor," (Putnam, 2012, $26.95) says: "We are all curators in the postmodern world, whether we want to be or …
Chicken Little & My Sauconys' Marathon
Last January, I snuggled under a warm velour throw on my plump sunroom sofa, with junk food and remote within arm's reach. Dozing off, I congratulated myself on excellent "no-moving-except-to-switch-TV-channels" …
Fly: Halloween Pet-Cessories
Dressing your pet for All Hallows' Eve has never been easier with the wealth of retail stores and Web sites dedicated to the "chi chi" canine or feline. Indeed, some …
[Kamikaze] Hamster On A Treadmill
I've been intrigued reading some of the posts on the JFP Web site in response to the New York Times story "Plight Worsens for Black Men." Although I didn't need …
[Fly] DIY Play Dough
This year, make a quick and easy Valentine's gift for the kids in your life. Experiment with color, scent and glitter to create homemade Play Dough. Use scents like cinnamon, …
[Talk] Common Cause
Slowly, a crowd begins to fill what once was the music store of MusiQuarium in Banner Hall. There are still remnants of the funky shop in nooks and crannies; a …
[Kamikaze] Don't Just Get Mad
Everybody's got an opinion. Some folks are mad. Some folks are indifferent. A lot of folks didn't even see it. I'm talking about Tom Brokaw's exposé on Jackson. Those damn …
[Hutchinson] Leaders Failed Jena Six Defendant
One very conspicuous person missing from the cast of thousands in Jena was Mychal Bell. The 17-year-old, more than any other of the Jena Six teens, fueled the furor over …
