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The Best of 2012new
2012 has been a fantastic year for new music.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
12-14-2012 |
Music
Elevator Muzaknew
“Playing for Keeps” is a blasé work spiked with trifling comic bits and smoothed out with a mellow dilemma that works to limp the film to a predestined conclusion of awkward family bliss.
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
12-13-2012 |
Movies
Breaking: A Serious Discussion in D.C.new
Discretionary spending includes infrastructure, energy investment, and education, as well as spending on defense and homeland security.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
12-13-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Fiscal cliff
True Gingerbreadnew
Although modern gingerbread, as in holiday houses, is sweeter and more decorated, in Emily Dickinson’s day, gingerbread was a dense cake.
Jackson Free Press |
Emily Vieyra |
12-10-2012 |
Food+Drink
Tags: gingerbread
Gift of Musicnew
The Trans Siberian Orchestra’s Christmas CD is a gift that won’t get left in the closet.
Jackson Free Press |
Natalie Long |
12-10-2012 |
Music
Tags: Trans Siberian Orchestra
Blurring Linesnew
In “Life of Pi,” a tiger named Richard Parker and 16-year-old Pi (Irfan Kahn) struggle to survive—and coexist—on a lifeboat.
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
12-10-2012 |
Movies
Striving for Magicnew
For artist Glennray Tutor, selling his comic book collection meant the difference between finally becoming an adult and continuing to be seen as a child by those around him.
Jackson Free Press |
Briana Robinson |
12-10-2012 |
Art
Tags: Glennray Tutor
An Artful Approach to Learningnew
Each time the Jackson Free Press publishes one of the four annual arts preview issues, we are reminded of the immense diversity and wealth of talent that abounds in Mississippi.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Editorial Board |
12-07-2012 |
Art
A Vote for Te'onew
The Heisman Trophy will be handed out this Saturday on ESPN. Many believe Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is the frontrunner.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
12-07-2012 |
Sports
Wrap it Upnew
It doesn’t take much extra time (or money!) to take your stack o’ presents from so-so to whoa!
Jackson Free Press |
Kathleen M. Mitchell |
12-07-2012 |
Art
The Truth About Obamacarenew
If you spent any amount of time listening to the nattering voices of the negative, chances are you've heard any number of rumors, lies and half-truths about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. Allow us to help you sort it out.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
12-07-2012 |
Policy Issues
Tax Factsnew
Tax cuts are like power: Once people have some, wresting it out of their hands makes for a battle royale.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
11-30-2012 |
Economy
Easy Treesnew
An ombré paint-chip tree is a cozy DIY alternative to real pine.
Jackson Free Press |
Tait Kellogg |
11-30-2012 |
Art
Healthy Relationships: The Key Ingredientsnew
According to the American Psychological Association, the reality is that well-maintained relationships are vital to our happiness, which includes our mental health and wellness.
Jackson Free Press |
Jasmin S. Searcy |
11-30-2012 |
Commentary
For the Athletenew
Although we sometimes get a bad rap, Mississippi is actually full of athletes—all who (I know from experience) love new gear.
Jackson Free Press |
Meredith W. Sullivan |
11-30-2012 |
Shopping
