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Finding Mississippi in 'Parts Unknown'new
Recently, Anthony Bourdain, host of "Parts Unknown" on CNN, traveled to the Mississippi Delta to learn about the state's history through food and conversation with local residents.
Jackson Free Press |
Mike McDonald |
07-17-2014 |
Travel
Naked is Sexynew
Mea Ashley, who was Miss Jackson State University 2011-2012, created the "Naked is Sexy" movement after watching a Dove commercial, which challenged young high-school girls and their mothers to redefine what beauty is in today's society.
Jackson Free Press |
Bria Paige |
07-17-2014 |
Culture
Overcoming Barriers: Adaptive Movement Is Parkour for the Physically Disablednew
Parkour is more than just viral videos of people jumping from roof to roof. In Houston, one group is using parkour to help people with physical disabilities.
Houston Press |
Aaron Reiss |
07-17-2014 |
Health
Colo. Same-Sex Marriage Momentum Growsnew
A confusing series of court rulings has resulted in marriage licenses being issued to same-sex couples in some Colorado counties but not others.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
07-16-2014 |
LGBT
Tori Amos begins to hear the lightnew
On the cover of her new 14th set, Unrepentant Geraldines, adventurous singer-songwriter-keyboardist Tori Amos is standing before a wall-size mural, a paintbrush clutched in her right hand, as if she's just put the finishing strokes on her latest primary-colored masterpiece. But don't read it too literally, she cautions...
Colorado Springs Independent |
Tom Lanham |
07-16-2014 |
Profiles & Interviews
Are Tiny Homes the Next Big Thing?new
The blogosphere is abuzz these days with romantic visions of picturesque miniature dwellings. And a growing number of local advocates say the “tiny home movement” could help achieve a wealth of positive outcomes, from environmental efficiencies to enhanced affordability. Amid the swelling interest, however, many hurdles remain.
Mountain Xpress |
Jake Frankel |
07-15-2014 |
Housing & Development
Bucket of Bloodnew
Remembering Liberty Hill and the Irony of it all
Random Lengths News |
James Preston Allen |
07-12-2014 |
Commentary
Hobby Lobby Ruling Could Spell Corporate Troublenew
One of the basic problems that we have in this country is the structure of the modern corporation—particularly large, multi-national corporations.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
07-10-2014 |
Business & Labor
Massachusetts face to face with Lyme disease patient protection billnew
Lyme disease awareness advocates are hopeful that H.4142 (now referred to as H.4259) An Act relative to Lyme Disease treatment coverage will soon become law in Massachusetts. The bill, which earlier this week was referred to the committee on House Ways and Means, would require insurance companies to cover treatment of chronic Lyme disease. Lyme advocates are hopeful that the House will vote on it before the end of July.
Worcester Magazine |
Wanda Curtis |
07-10-2014 |
Health
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad GOP Race for U.S. Senatenew
The clock is ticking for Sen. Chris McDaniel's senatorial campaign to file a challenge to the U.S. Senate race run-off election results after the Mississippi Republican Party certified Thad Cochran's win Monday night. McDaniel's challenge comes after numerous allegations of fraudulent activity.
Jackson Free Press |
Anna Wolfe and Donna Ladd |
07-10-2014 |
Politics
Let the Chips Fallnew
Cowboy Jack Clement's final recording recasts the work of a great Nashville songwriter.
Nashville Scene |
Edd Hurt |
07-10-2014 |
Music
In the Skin: Houston Musicians Share the Stories of their Tattoosnew
There’s no rule that says if you make music you have to have a tattoo, but the reality is that a lot of people who play music have ink on their bodies. We sat down with four local musicians and a couple of tattoo artists to talk about their relationship with their ink. They come from different backgrounds and play different types of music, but they’ll share a common bond, one that will stick with them a lifetime.
Houston Press |
Angelica Leicht |
07-09-2014 |
Music
Oh no, 'GMO'new
Oh no, 'GMO'
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
07-09-2014 |
Food+Drink
A really, really angry letter from a uterus to the U.S. Supreme Courtnew
Dear Justices Alito, Roberts, Scalia, Kennedy, and Thomas, Hello, this is Leah's Uterus. I know, surprising, right? But today, you can also call me Ragey McRagepants because I'm really pissed off right now.
Charleston City Paper |
Leah Rhyne |
07-09-2014 |
Commentary
Is San Francisco Doomed?new
Musician Hannah Lew sounds off on her new album, a changing city, and $4 toast.
East Bay Express |
Madeleine Key |
07-09-2014 |
Culture
