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Political U-Turns in New Hampshire, GPS-Stylenew
The good people of the Granite State have got their work cut out for them. The die is cast and the call for a change in direction is resonating loud and clearly. For now, we can only speculate on whose voice we might be hearing when the nation turns on its political Tom Tom in November.
The Memphis Flyer |
Cheri DelBrocco |
01-08-2008 |
Politics
Report from Iowa: Smashing Victories by 'Unorthodox' Candidates Obama & Huckabeenew
A mixed-marriage son of Kenya and Kansas on the one hand. A Baptist preacher with a yen for populist economics on the other. Each appealing, both overtly and by their very beings, to the political crossover vote. Each defeating his main opponent by the margin of 9 percent.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
01-04-2008 |
Politics
The Year in Memphis Musicnew
Sophomore discs from Amy LaVere and Harlan T. Bobo and a "career" retrospective from Ross Johnson were among the local highlights of 2007.
The Memphis Flyer |
Staff |
12-28-2007 |
Music
Why Are Candidates Wasting Time on Religion?new
The personal religious beliefs of the candidates should be considered irrelevant.
The Memphis Flyer |
Charley Reese |
12-28-2007 |
Commentary
The Preacher in Chief?new
Do Republican candidates' loyalties lie with the Constitution or with fundamentalist Christianity?
The Memphis Flyer |
Cheri DelBrocco |
12-17-2007 |
Commentary
Levon Helm Mines His Arkansas Roots for Comebacknew
The story leading up to the making of Helm's first album in 25 years is filled with so much triumph over adversity that you might think it's made up.
The Memphis Flyer |
Stephen Deusner |
12-14-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dirt Farmer, Levon Helm
Grievous Angelnew
In his meticulously researched biography, David Meyer condemns the romanticized version of Gram Parsons and calls the man himself, by turns, "a pathological liar, an unreliable friend, a narcissistic husband and careless father."
The Memphis Flyer |
Leonard Gill |
12-14-2007 |
Nonfiction
How to Beat the Holiday Bulgenew
While no one wants to be a Grinch, you definitely don't want to be an oversized Cindy Loo Who. Includes recipes for asparagus and acorn squash.
The Memphis Flyer |
Sarah Christine Bolton |
12-14-2007 |
Food+Drink
Huckabee Takes Center Stage, Thompson Heads to Wingsnew
Whatever the case, the Fred Thompson boom went from bang to whimper in record time. Meanwhile, Mike Huckabee, another Mid-South candidate has been auditioning well on the road.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
12-07-2007 |
Commentary
Think Locallynew
When it comes to Pakistan, we should mind our own business.
The Memphis Flyer |
Charley Reese |
11-30-2007 |
Commentary
Locavore isn't Just a Trendy Wordnew
When most people first hear the word "locavore," their response is apt to be, "What?"
The Memphis Flyer |
Suzanne Thompson |
11-30-2007 |
Food+Drink
Surveying Stevie Wondernew
He's become the now-underrated owner of one of modern pop's greatest discographies.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
11-30-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Stevie Wonder
Amy Adams' Charming Daffiness Wins Out in 'Enchanted'new
As a postmodern take on cinematic fairy tales, Enchanted recalls the Shrek films, but where Shrek dripped with sarcasm and irony, Enchanted chooses to entertain with cheerful, positive storytelling.
The Memphis Flyer |
Greg Akers |
11-30-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Enchanted, Kevin Lima
Pretentious Ending Ruins 'The Mist'new
For a while, The Mist, adapted from a novella at the end of his '80s-era story collection Skeleton Crew, seems like it's going to be a pretty good Stephen King adaptation.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
11-30-2007 |
Reviews
Endpapersnew
What's new in books? Coward in letters and Borat in the U.S. and A.; plus a latke on the run, Cleopatra's nose, and the conscience of a liberal.
The Memphis Flyer |
Staff |
11-30-2007 |
Books
