AltWeeklies Wire
Holiday Traditions Unwrappednew
From Mistletoe to Menorah, we've got you covered.
Jackson Free Press |
KateTerry |
12-01-2008 |
Culture
Alternatives to the 'Holiday' Letternew
What is it about December that tempts even the most modest people to break out the Kinkos stationary and pen excessively boastful form letters? You know the ones I'm talking about: cheesy rants and run-ons disguised as Christmas cards that flood your mailbox every winter until the joyous season ends.
Jackson Free Press |
Brandi Herrera Pfrehm |
12-01-2008 |
Culture
One-Way Metro Streetnew
I often find myself asking, "What does the term 'metro Jackson' really mean?"
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
12-01-2008 |
Commentary
Tags: Jackson, metropolitan areas
Inauguration at the Disconew
Momma Roscoe: "I thought I'd never see this day. And you know what I mean. This old lady hasn't been this excited since John F. Kennedy was elected president in 1961."
Jackson Free Press |
Sue Doh Nem |
12-01-2008 |
Comedy
Giving Thanks for Buy Nothing Daynew
I am about 14 years late to the party on this one, but I'm planning on staying for a bit, and inviting friends. Anyway, the message is that buying more stuff -- even eco-friendly stuff -- is not the answer. Consuming less is a good start. We've been here before.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Coco Tanaka |
12-01-2008 |
Shopping
Holidays Can be Filled with Many Emotions Other Than Cheernew
Ultimately, all our collective holiday suffering has to do with being unable to accept reality, whether that's being stuck remembering the way things once were, or putting too much emphasis on how things "ought" to be.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
11-25-2008 |
Culture
Christmas Trees (From Best to Worst)new
Christmas may be the time to find the best deals on gifts and goodies, but it is not the time to skimp on eco-values. That means finding the best tree not only for your family traditions but also for Mother Earth. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly side of Christmas tree buying.
Jackson Free Press |
Lindsey Maddox |
11-25-2008 |
Culture
Giving Thanks for the Cheap and Eco-Friendlynew
It is hard enough to stick to a budget and also make environmentally responsible choices on a normal week. How on Earth can we all manage it during the holiday season? Actually, it is easier than you might think if you follow a few simple guidelines.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
11-25-2008 |
Food+Drink
Rate of New HIV Cases in Mississippi is On the Risenew
Men represent approximately 70 percent of all those infected with HIV in Mississippi, and African American men represent 75 percent of new infections in men. Direct funding to prevent HIV infection in men represents only approximately 28 percent of HIV funding in Mississippi.
Jackson Free Press |
Sarah Young |
11-25-2008 |
Commentary
Cut Your Own Meat: Idaho's Underground Lamb Tradenew
It took months, but I eventually found a small sheep operation willing to sell live livestock. One afternoon, I brought a big, fat sheep home and tied it up in my back yard. But there were a few problems: What is the city code on livestock, what to do with the entrails and, almost as important, what would people think?
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
11-25-2008 |
Food+Drink
Back to Myselfnew
Ken said, "It's time for me to change from a fictitious person to just being myself -- again."
Jackson Free Press |
Sue Doh Nem |
11-25-2008 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Vegan Tuesday: Going Animal-Product-Free, One Day at a Timenew
When I decided earlier this year to attempt to become a vegan, I started out with realistic goals. Rather than set myself up for failure by overhauling my kitchen completely, I decided to designate one day a week as a meatless, dairy-free day.
Baltimore City Paper |
Steve Gdula |
11-25-2008 |
Food+Drink
Chuck Bundrant, the King of Fish Sticksnew
Trident Seafoods' good fortune has not come from the magic of the free market alone. Over the years, Bundrant cultivated some strong allies in Congress -- most especially, just-deposed Alaska Senator Ted Stevens and Representative Don Young, both famous for sponsoring the "bridge to nowhere."
Seattle Weekly |
Laura Onstot |
11-25-2008 |
Food+Drink
Philly Fashion Designer Melanie Brandon Turns Guns into Things of Beautynew
Brandon wondered what she could do about such a large and formidable problem as citywide gun violence. She was just a fashion designer, after all. Then it struck her: Take the guns out of circulation. Melt them down. Turn them into jewelry.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Makia Harper |
11-25-2008 |
Fashion
Transforming the Bird: Inventive Takes on Turkey Leftoversnew
Thanksgiving is my hands-down favorite holiday. No gift-giving pressures. No nonstop frenzied commercialization. Lots of playtime with local ingredients. And yes, I even like the leftovers. In fact, I probably look forward to the bird carcass more than any other aspect of Turkey Day. With recipe for Spicy, Exotic Turkey Noodle Soup.
Isthmus |
Terese Allen |
11-24-2008 |
Food+Drink
