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Meet and Greet scheduled for Wednesday, 03/22/06 to discuss METROCENTER PROJECT and zine CONVERSATIO

South Hills Library (next to Key Elementary)

Free refreshments * Networking * Discussion about the store SHADOW PLAY that will open in the Metrocenter in April as well as the new arts and entertainment zine CONVERSATIONS

EVERYONE BOYCOTT FORD: THEY SUPPORT GAYS!

Okay, I didn't say this, but there are alot of people that are.

http://www.boycottford.com says the following:

Pill of Religious Satire on South Park too hard for Issac Hayes to Swallow

Hayes, who has played the ladies' man/school cook in the animated Comedy Central satire since 1997, said in a statement Monday that he feels a line has been crossed.

My Contribution to St. Patrick's Day

C'mon, you know you wanna see it...

In my Patriotic Twist line of T-shirts, I came up with the idea of making an Irish version of the American flag. Go

Generals Telling Truth About ‘Dash to Baghdad'

As Iraq teeters on a civil war the U.S. cannot control, the New York Times has an in-depth story about what happened with generals who protested the U.S.' initial rush into Baghdad:

Bush Helps the Gautier Family Rebuild

And did I mention condescending?

This is so incredibly offensive.

Why Diane Dorce' is a Woman Who Rules

Out of all the women I have interviewed this year, I have to say that my time with Diane Dorce' was the highlight thus far.

The Other N-Word

Did you know there was more than one?

What word am I referring to? Well, it's one that is quite common in the black community, and many black women in particular are offended by it. The word: nappy.

Crime Perception Affects Citizens' Physical Fitness

A U.S. study done on Jackson, MS and two other towns in North Carolina showed a relationship between "their perception of crime in their neighborhood, and their view of crime as a barrier to physical activity."

ARTICLE: Sun Belt, suburbs get more diverse

The influx of immigrants and people moving to the Sun Belt and Western mountain states from other parts of the USA is rearranging the ethnic tapestry of urban centers in an unprecedented way.

Antiperspirants and Breast Cancer

Could there possibly be a connection? The possibility of this is under further study.

Increase of Drug Use Among Teenage Girls

A Lifescript article sheds light on this issue.

QUIZ: How Stressed Are You?

I think it is a good idea to do a mental self-examination once in a while. Let's start here, shall we?

debut issue of the CONVERSATIONS zine to be released March 25th

I'm pleased to announce that the debut issue of CONVERSATIONS will be released out of Jackson, MS later this month. Subscriptions are available as well as advertising opportunities.

Internationally Known Poet/Recording Artist Tim'm West Prepares for Visit to Jackson

The man. The poetry. The music. The mission.

Internationally known spoken word artist and musician Tim'm West will be talking about his journey as a member of the creative community in his exclusive interview with MS artist/author C. A. Webb.

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