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Bohemian or Philistine: Which One Are You?
Ignore that last statement! :-P
I know I have a more bohemian personality, but I don't fit into the stereotypes of drug use and hygiene problems.
Huh? Big Blooper in Clarion-Ledger Editorial About Melton
The Clarion-Ledger edit-boyz suffered a bit of reading miscomprehension when they wrote this false statement last night for their editorial today saying that Frank Melton should resign:
Caveman Obsession, Part II - Video Clips
My sickness, ahem, fascination began with the GEICO ads. Here's a collection of those ads that have kept me in stitches:
The C.I.A. Tape Affair
This controvery is taking on a huge life on the blogosphere. Read a round-up.
Beyond Hair
I need more black friends. That was the first thing I thought as I walked into the Regency Hotel Saturday evening, Nov. 13, for the third annual Mississippi Hair Battle. …
FILM: Soul Sisters
The following featured films are screening at the Crossroads Film Festival April 3-6. Call 948-3531 for tickets; see their Web site for schedule.
Obama's AG and the Drug War
The folks at Reason Magazine have pointed out that Obama's pick for Attorney General has held much harsher views on drug sentencing than the president-elect.
Dick Molpus Raises the Roof in Neshoba County
June 20, 2004—With Gov. Haley Barbour sitting right behind him, former Secretary of State and Neshoba County native Dick Molpus made a thundering speech in honor of slain civil rights …
Laurel Miller and Price Donahoo
Mississippi State University senior, Price Donahoo was working in the library when sophomore Laurel Miller sat down at the computer across from him.
Sports
Saints: Deuce. Is. Back.
Maybe it won't matter. It may be tough for him to be a factor as a player, particularly with so little practice time with the team this late in the …
Democrats Getting Fired Up?
"We don't need another Republican Party!" Democrats declared at a Take Back America rally this. Read Salon's report.
Water Emergency in Jackson
Gov. Haley Barbour declared a state of emergency for the city of Jackson today due to water main breaks that have disrupted water service across the city. Speaking at a …
Senate To Investigate "Mega-churches" and the Pastors Who Run Them.
The senate annouced yesterday that they will be asking several so-called "Mega-churches" to come before them and answer some questions about their financial practices. On CNN yesterday, several pastors of …
Take That, O Disloyal Ones!
Immediately following a Jackson City Council work session in January, Mississippi Link publisher/owner Socrates Garrett was all smiles. Council President Marshand Crisler had informed him that it was looking like …
John Arthur Eaves' Speech at the Neshoba County Fair
[verbatim] I'm John Eaves, and I am running for Governor because I believe it is time for a new day in Mississippi. I am tired of hearing our leaders tell …
Barbour Reaffirms Vow to Sue
In response to Attorney General Jim Hood's statement yesterday that his office needed additional time to assess the constitutionality of the health-care reform bill signed by President Barack Obama earlier …
Community Events and Public Meetings
UMC Blood Drive., at University of Mississippi Medical Center (2500 N. State St.). Mississippi Blood Services will take donations. Please bring ID. Call 888-902-5663. Donate at these locations and times:
Wal-Mart's Welfare: How The Taxpayers Subsidize Goliath
Wal-Mart, the Alpha Dog of discount stores, has also become the Alpha Hog at the public trough. In many states, taxpayers are supporting the phenomenal growth of the world's largest …
