AltWeeklies Wire
One Nation Under Oprahnew
What is the biggest threat to human kind? Oprah Winfrey.
Jackson Free Press |
Maggie Burks |
01-11-2008 |
Commentary
Costly and Confusing Techno Worldnew
In today's digital divide, you got corporations selling to the masses who can afford gadgets like computers, iPods and Wiis. Then you got the financially challenged who can barely pay their cell-phone bills.
Jackson Free Press |
Sue Doh Nem |
01-03-2008 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Hail To The Pumpkinnew
During the holidays, treat your sweet tooth with pumpkin gingerbread and pumpkin cheesecake. Pumpkin is low in calories, and high in potassium, beta carotene, iron, fiber, and vitamins C and E. Choose low-fat and low-sugar ingredients to lighten these recipes, and choose local and organic ingredients when you can.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
12-27-2007 |
Food+Drink
A FedEx Christmas Storynew
Mackey Wright was on his way to Toys R Us, where he planned to shop for a Christmas present for his son, when he saw something in the road that didn't belong there -- a FedEx package. Luckily, my telephone number was inside.
Jackson Free Press |
James L. Dickerson |
12-27-2007 |
Commentary
Questions and Consequences Laternew
After an anxious man calls "Rescue 911 Is A Joke," he grows impatient waiting for responders and shoots the aliens who have beamed themselves into his neighbor's house.
Jackson Free Press |
Sue Doh Nem |
12-27-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Eco-Resolutions to Live Bynew
Rather than an endless, open-ended laundry list of all of my perceived personal flaws that I need to change in 2008 -- but probably won't get around to -- I made a list of 12 specific actions I will take next year, one per month, in the name of helping to preserve the environment.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
12-27-2007 |
Culture
Virgin Adventuresnew
Even though I was having Caribbean withdrawals after a weeklong vacation, I was also craving some of my favorite flavors: lemon, onion and rosemary. This chicken and rosemary recipe is always a winner, and if you can find fresh rosemary, definitely splurge.
Jackson Free Press |
Sarah Christine Bolton |
12-27-2007 |
Food+Drink
Straight in 2008new
'Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the nation, not a consumer spent a dime, because of financial desolation. A broke employee re-sold Christmas gifts to buy gas for his automobile. Holiday poverty is very surreal.
Jackson Free Press |
Sue Doh Nem |
12-27-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Eye From the Eastnew
Coming to the States was a necessity for me to be able to think clearly without facing the aggressive power of the Arab culture. I am like a survivor from a wreck, but I do not want to run, leaving others stuck there, alone. I want to cure my past wounds, to help myself be stronger in order to stretch my hands out to my own country.
Jackson Free Press |
Kawkab al-Thaibani |
12-27-2007 |
Commentary
Have Crustaceans, Will Drinknew
Pair an "oaky" Chardonnay with these two crab dishes to bring out the natural, distinctive flavors in both.
Jackson Free Press |
Farley Walker |
12-13-2007 |
Food+Drink
Protecting God's Green Acrenew
Warning to all politicians: While you're bickering and lying about each other, and fighting over who owns God, the Green Revolution has arrived. And guess what: It's not for free-love hippies anymore.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
12-13-2007 |
Commentary
A Brainwashed State of Christmasnew
Holiday encouragement for the hopeless, jobless, broke and stressed out individual who feels like ending this year with a bang or two.
Jackson Free Press |
Sue Doh Nem |
12-13-2007 |
Commentary
Blame It On Hip-Hop ... Againnew
It's embarrassingly easy to blame hip-hop or a "street" mentality for today's "urban holocaust." But do you really think these events are happening because black kids are listening to Soulja Boy? Hell no! It's simple: M-O-N-E-Y and the lack of it.
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
12-13-2007 |
Commentary
The Darker Side of Christmasnew
In a time of terror alert levels, a war seeing American kids dying overseas daily and division within the country unlike that seen in decades, maybe American listeners are ready for a thoughtful song reminiscent of simpler times of Christmas' past.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
12-11-2007 |
Commentary
Loving the Lienew
A look into the pre-traumatic holiday depression of unemployed and financially challenged individuals.
Jackson Free Press |
Sue Doh Nem |
11-29-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
