Culture | AAN.org

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

The 2007 'Portland Mercury' Game Awardsnew

Here are our picks for the most notable video games, characters, and creepy Ayn Rand references.

The Portland Mercury | Earnest "Nex" Cavalli | 12-27-2007 | Video Games

Tags: video games

Things NOT Invited Back to 2008!new

The most annoying annoyances of the past year.

The Portland Mercury | Staff and Readers | 12-27-2007 | Commentary

Snubbing Wine Snobberynew

Ashamed of that cheap wine you're buying? Maybe that's because wine writers don't take either of you seriously. They should.

Monterey County Weekly | Staff | 12-27-2007 | Food+Drink

Soccer Shangri-Lanew

The 49th College Cup had all the classic elements of a Final Four tournament. There is something about college sports that brings out emotions more readily than the cold calculations of the professional game.

INDY Week | Chris Gaffney | 12-27-2007 | Sports

Tags: sports & fitness