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Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobianew
In the days since Rev. Jerry Falwell died, much has been written about his influence on politics, but relatively little has been written about his hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia -- that is, his fear of the number 666.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
05-31-2007 |
Commentary
Stuck Like Chucknew
"But I do know that Bubba Q. Citizen and Pookie D. Public will have to spend their weekend beer and grocery money on gas just to drive their hoopties to work."
Jackson Free Press |
Ken Stiggers |
05-31-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Tomorrow's Stormsnew
Devastating storms will only get worse if we don't address global warming.
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
05-31-2007 |
Commentary
Flat World, Deep Gamenew
Super Paper Mario is essentially one big in-joke, but as fun as it can be to play, it's time for the Mario series to break new ground.
Jackson Free Press |
Nick Judin |
05-31-2007 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
This Won't Stay in Vegasnew
A wedding in Vegas, and a slim, new-fangled Caesar salad.
Jackson Free Press |
Jacob Mossholder |
05-31-2007 |
Food+Drink
Shish Your Kebabsnew
Shish kebabs have a long storied history, though it can be hard to find.
Jackson Free Press |
Sarah Christine Bolton |
05-25-2007 |
Food+Drink
My Mississippi Deltanew
Without the Delta, Mississippi would lose part of its color -- part of its history. We hold even the ugly parts close to our hearts, though we don't like to admit it.
Jackson Free Press |
Lori Gregory |
05-25-2007 |
Commentary
Ghetto Madenew
Bruh Sylvester: "This 'Ghetto-Made' artwork is titled 'Black Entertainment Television 21st Century Ghetto Radio.'"
Jackson Free Press |
Ken Stiggers |
05-25-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
With a Good Intentionnew
People come up and thank me all the time for being "daring," or "courageous," or "fearless." But daring? That's the price we pay as journalists.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
05-25-2007 |
Commentary
Drinking Wine with a Vulcannew
Caroline Lacy braves pointy ears and pickup lines at her first Star Trek convention.
Jackson Free Press |
Caroline Lacy |
05-25-2007 |
Culture
A Weapon for Ragenew
Kamikaze defends Rage Against the Machine for speaking out against President George W. Bush.
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
05-17-2007 |
Commentary
It's a Mad Crunchie Worldnew
"On this episode of 'All Gods Churn Got Shoes,' viewers will witness the busy activity of Crunchie Burga World."
Jackson Free Press |
Ken Stiggers |
05-17-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Our Way of Lifenew
When African American men treat black women like they are all over-sexed "ho's," they help perpetuate the legacy of slavery.
Jackson Free Press |
Melishia Grayson |
05-17-2007 |
Commentary
Que Sera Sadillanew
A journey from Mom's taco hell to quesadilla heaven.
Jackson Free Press |
Margaret Cahoon |
05-17-2007 |
Food+Drink
Get Wet on the Okatomanew
The Okatoma River can get crowded on the weekends, but it can throw the unwary a rapid or two.
Jackson Free Press |
Reed Branson |
05-17-2007 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness