AltWeeklies Wire
MREs -- Don't Look, Just Eatnew
Calorie-packed MREs (Meals, Ready to Eat) do the right thing for today’s men and women who must have nourishment to do their jobs, while training or in combat situations where there’s not a field kitchen in sight.
Jackson Free Press |
Lynette Hanson |
05-19-2005 |
Food+Drink
Sweet, Strong, Intimidating Portnew
It’s sweet. It’s strong. It’s intimidating. It’s port.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
05-12-2005 |
Food+Drink
I Came, I Saw, I Nukednew
Strategy games are a mixed bag. But when you become good at a well-made one, you’re sure to have fun. Example: Empire Earth II.
Jackson Free Press |
Nick Judin |
05-12-2005 |
Video Games
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Why Hast Thou Forsaken the Merlotnew
Merlot is actually a very important grape varietal, which became a virtual superstar during the '90s. Now that pinot noir has taken over the stage, merlot is suddenly uncool. Well, let’s ponder that, shall we?
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
05-12-2005 |
Food+Drink
Ethics And Terry Schiavonew
The same Republicans that have blocked child health care, cut the education budget and supported the death penalty have moved in like vultures to grasp at whatever political gain they can at the expense of Terri and her loving family. How is this "pro-life"?
Jackson Free Press |
John Sawyer |
03-24-2005 |
Commentary
Let's Get 'Real'new
Rapper and columnist Kamikaze warns that a "Truth & Reconciliation Council" is a good idea in Mississippi—only if the players are willing to tell the real truth and not play "barbershop" politics.
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
03-24-2005 |
Commentary
Thou Shalt Honor the F-Wordnew
Donna Ladd skewers "a bunch of dumbasses"—the Mississippi legislators who are, once again, using the Ten Commandments as a political toy.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
03-24-2005 |
Commentary
Redneck Eggsnew
Any time you enter a beer joint or beer store in the South, you’re likely to find a big jar of pickled eggs on the counter next to the beef jerky and all the other Bubbas that belly up to the Southern sideboard. They're awful—but properly pickled eggs are a treat.
Jackson Free Press |
Jesse Yancy |
03-24-2005 |
Food+Drink
Girlz in the Vineyardnew
McHardy details the historic and present low-down on women in the wine business.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
03-19-2005 |
Food+Drink
Don't Call Me Ma'amnew
Donna Ladd despises being called ma'am not because it makes her feel old but because it makes her feel uninspired, boring, improperly revered, even disrespected -- at least for what she actually is.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
03-19-2005 |
Commentary
Take a Leeknew
Yancy dishes on perfecting the leek.
Jackson Free Press |
Jesse Yancy |
02-24-2005 |
Food+Drink
Fear and Loathing in the Dirty Southnew
Love or hate rap? It's a hard choice.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
02-24-2005 |
Commentary
Screwcap Renaissancenew
Corked wines are overrated. Screwcaps are where it's at!
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
02-17-2005 |
Food+Drink
Keep Your Eyes on the Prizenew
The arrest and prosecution of Edgar Ray Killen for his alleged role in killing three civil rights workers is a vital step but not enough. Mississippians should work to reverse the legacy of Jim Crow and slavery -- and resist ideologues' attempt to roll back the state's progress to date.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
01-17-2005 |
Commentary
A Stroll Down Prosperity Streetnew
The row of houses that line this shadowy street are full of broken lives and the broken promise of the enigmatic American dream. Each house lies on a rickety foundation.
Jackson Free Press |
John Sawyer |
12-23-2004 |
Commentary
