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Dumb S*** Rebel Without a Clue

Yes, that's what a troll just called me on another thread before it was deleted.

Obeying the Sign Ordinance

I wonder how many Jacksonians know that it is unlawful to post signs on utility poles. Are City Council members exempt?

A-1 Pallets Silent Protest at City Hall on Tuesday, July 31, from 9 AM to 10 AM

Thanks to everyone who participated in the last protest.

We'll be in front of City Hall from 9 AM to 10 AM. If possible, please sit in on the City Council meeting afterwards since A-1 Pallets is on the agenda. I'll have some signs with me if you need one.

Reporters Committee Urges ABA to Reject Access Limit

[verbatim] July 26, 2007 -- The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press urges the American Bar Association to reject proposed resolutions that would drastically limit public access to criminal justice system records. The measures would violate the First Amendment and state public disclosure laws and roll back the presumption of openness in law enforcement and judicial records.

DA Candidate Michelle Purvis on the Kim Wade show TODAY 5pm 1180am

the number is 601 366 1180..call in with questions.

FYI..Michelle Purvis is gonna be our guest on the Kim Wade show today...Should be a lively discussion if nothing else!!! Please tune in. 1180am at 5:06 pm. TODAY

It's Official: The Ledger Thinks Readers Are Stupid

In an editorial today, we learn just what The Clarion-Ledger edit-boys really think of their readers, in and outside the city:

A-1 Pallets Silent Protest Friday, July 27, from 10 AM to 12 PM

PROTEST THEME: "Leave A-1 Pallets Alone"

We will be on Mill St near A-1 Pallets. We will remain on the sidewalk and not stand on private property. If you wish to participate, please feel free to join in and bring a picket sign. Signs should says things that are related to the cause. No name calling, profanity or other personal attacks. I will have a few signs already made if you need one. I suggest coming 30 minutes early so we can all start together and on time.

Was Goliath all that?

My pastor's focus on Goliath this morning got me to thinking about his description of the infamous "giant" and how his interpretation applies to some of the things I've seen the JFP deal with.

Tammy Faye Messner loses battle with cancer

Messner passed away Friday morning. She was 65.

Oh My God!!! Is Hip Hop Gonna Be blamed for Everything??

Oh Brother....(sigh) This is an excerpt from allhiphop.com..

Earlier this week on Bill O'Reilly's daily Fox News show, the O'Reilly Factor, the Humane Society blamed DMX, Jay-Z and hip-hop for promoting dog-fighting culture in America. Recently, NFL player Michael Vick, quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly participating in a dog-fighting ring. Surprisingly, John Goodwin, manager of animal fighting issues for the Humane Society, drew a connection between Vick's case and hip-hop. "The growth in dog fighting has been largely fueled by some elements in the popular culture, specifically some rap videos," Goodwin told O'Reilly. "For example, there is a rapper named DMX. He has a CD named Grand Champ. There is a big pit-bull on the cover and the booklet that comes with the CD describes a champion as a three time winner of dogfights. There is Jay-Z, who had a music video called "99 Problems." The unedited version had scenes of him handling a dog in a dog fighting pit."

ARTICLE: Nigerian elected first Black mayor in Ireland

Congratulations to Rotimi Adebari, the first black mayor of Portlaoise, Ireland.

Lott Votes Against Child Healthcare Expansion

This from the NYTimes this afternoon:

NYT: Mississippi Ruling a ‘Racial Split'?

The New York Times has a piece today called "In Mississippi, Ruling Is Seen as a Racial Split" (photograted by none other than one of the JFP's star photogs, Kate Medley):

Serving the Blues

What is the problem with food manufacturers? This morning I checked out the daily email from one of my favorite green Web sites and the subject was energy drinks. "Oh, goody," I thought. Yesterday was a 13-hour day, and I can use some energy this morning.

ARTICLE: Morgan crowned Miss Mississippi 2007

Kimberly Morgan, Miss Heritage, is the second African American in history to receive the honor. The first was Toni Seawright in 1987.

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