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LoungeList Photos: Capital City Classic

LoungeList photographer Kip Caven filed a ton of photos from the Capital City Classic. Enjoy!
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Do-Gooders on Steroids!

That would be you and me. The JFP is ramping up efforts to form a "Do-Gooder Corps" in Jackson—basically people who want to help others in whatever way you can, …

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LoungeList Photos: Nicole Marquez Event

Photos from the "Can't Stop This Dancer" event to raise money for Nicole Marquez's medical bills. Photos by Kip Caven:

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Let's Put an End to "The Most Segregated Hour"

Some say that the most segregated hour in America is on Sunday at 11 a.m. Because of a history of racial division, most of today's churches are predominately white, predominately …

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Please Donate Children's Coats

The JFP's good friend, Natalie, sent the following e-mail; please help her and the children out, and spread the word far and wide:

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LoungeList Photos: Firefighter's Benefit

New photos of the Jackson Firefighters Benefit for Richard Taylor-Smith event. Photos by Kip Caven:
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LoungeList Photos: Fondren Unwrapped

LoungeList photog Kip Caven got some great shots during Fondren Unwrapped, the annual holiday festival on Fondren shops, restaurants and galleries, including the newly opened Duling School development:

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NAMIWalks 2008 Pictures

Yes, this was back on the 8th, but I was bitten by the procrastination bug. Anyone got a flyswatter?
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Body Soul Page Premieres

If you're interested in health-related issues or follow the Body&Soul column in the JFP, be sure to check out the new Body Soul page. I'll be posting new information concerning …

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I Heart This: Obama Gives Biden Birthday Cupcakes

Reminds me of our office, and I love our office. ;-) CNN Political Ticker:

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Why the South Opposes the Auto Bailout

This seems obvious, but it is worth considering. This seems obvious, but it is worth considering, per Salon:

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LoungeList Photos: RAIN, A Beatles Tribute

LoungeList photog Kip Caven got out to see RAIN last night and turned in this visual report. Enjoy!
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Dan Rather Fights Back, and How

Hmmm, remember Rather-Gate? There may be another chapter on the way, thanks to the vigilance of Mr. Rather himself. The New York Times reports:

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A Call for Sisterhood

A Call for Sisterhood

Just like the stubborn dedication of Harriette Tubman; the proud insistence of Rosa Parks; the support and strong family values of Betty Shabazz, Corretta Scott King and Merlie Evers; the …

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LoungeList Photos: YUPS Blue Tie Ball

Photos from last night at the University Club. (Photos by Kip Kaven):