From a MEBA discussion today:
OK fellow beer lovers. We have learned that Dean Kirby (chairman of the
Finance committee) is not going to let the Beer Bill (SB 2851) come out of
committee (which means it will die if it does not).
Please let him know how you feel:
Dean Kirby
Capital Office 601-359-3246
dkirby@senate.ms.gov
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/senate/kirby.xml [via]
I can’t overstress how important it is for every beer lover in the state to pick up the phone and contact Mr. Kirby tonight or tomorrow at the latest. If we do nothing, the bill dies. Period. The ONLY chance we have is for the members of the committee to hear from enough of us and hear our position. I’m attaching some talking points that might help you when talking – but just call them up. Also, does anyone know any businesses in Pearl, Brandon, etc (Kirby’s district) that they can contact to get them to call Kirby and support the bill? [via]
Talking Points
You will probably get Senator Kirby’s secretary, Janet. Please leave a message with her - she’ll probably ask for your name and number. After that, just tell her you support Senate Bill 2851 and would like Senator Kirby to allow it to come to a vote. — Katie Parkman
Today is my 5 year anniversary with the law firm I work for. This morning, someone from HR came in my office and dropped a ‘gift’ on my desk, said “Happy Anniversary,” and walked out. Below is a picture of my 5 year ‘gift.’

I gave her my heart, she gave me a pen.
Lloyd Dobler, Say Anything… (1989)
DJB Pens
There was an interruption in internet service yesterday from approximately 1:45 PM CST to approximately 8:00 PM CST. We lost upstream connectivity because there was a large fiber distribution cut in an area outside of Jackson.