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Print Edition #9: July 31, 2006
Book it
Friday, Aug. 4, 2006
Not unlike Oprah's Book Club, Mayor-President Kip Holden has residents clearing shelves at local libraries and bookstores clamoring for a single title. Read story.
10 secrets to better tailgating
Monday, July 31, 2006
Tailgating season is close at hand. Read story.
Glory days
Monday, July 31, 2006
Our cover story this month about LSU’s quarterbacks reminded me of my own glorious days on the old gridiron. Read story.
Fall Movie Preview
Monday, July 31, 2006
OK, so it’s almost fall and time to watch maudlin, introspective dramas about feelings shared in rain-soaked reconciliations, right? Read story.
The Big Easy
Monday, July 31, 2006
Lou Diamond Phillips spends a day as mayor of New Orleans in independent film Read story.
A sneak peek at a private Beach
Monday, July 31, 2006
If you haven’t seen a Daniel Beach painting yet, you will. Read story.
From their own Perspektiv
Monday, July 31, 2006
It’s 5:30 p.m. and the artist was supposed to start setting up more than three hours ago. Read story.
When’s the band gonna start?
Monday, July 31, 2006
Shows start later in BR than in many other cities, forcing young professionals to choose between work and play Read story.
Chillin’
Monday, July 31, 2006
Nobody ever seems impatient while waiting in a snowball line. Read story.
Feeding a city’s injured soul
Monday, July 31, 2006
A unifying element of New Orleans’ post-Katrina world is everyone has a story to tell. Read story.
Signature: Seabell “Mama” White Thomas
Monday, July 31, 2006
There’s a reason people keep coming back to the Silver Moon Café, and it’s not just the smothered chicken. Read story.
Armchair Quarterbacking
Monday, July 31, 2006
LSU football history is rich with quarterback battles and controversy. Read story.
Under Pressure
Monday, July 31, 2006
All eyes are on JaMarcus Russell, Matt Flynn and Ryan Perrilloux. It’s the hottest quarterback derby in LSU history. How will they handle the pressure? And is Death Valley big enough for all three? Read story.
Where’s the beef?
Monday, July 31, 2006
Going vegetarian in our carnivorous capital city Read story.
The busy, happy Buddhist
Monday, July 31, 2006
Thich Dao Quang meditates on becoming Baton Rouge's first Buddhist monk Read story.
Last semester, last stand
Monday, July 31, 2006
Student leader sounds off on censorship, unity and escalating his protests of the LSU-colored Confederate flag Read story.
4 with BR ties taste celebrity
Monday, July 31, 2006
Patrick Reed, Scott Sullivan, Marcus Lewis, Chris Pierson Read story.
What's up: My Space
Monday, July 31, 2006
Mikey Walsh and David West, 1736 Olive St., Old South Baton Rouge
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What's up with that?
Monday, July 31, 2006
Why are two bella bellas across the street from each other?
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Chris Toombs’ Internet bookmarks
Monday, July 31, 2006
Panther pride runs deep with Chris Toombs. Read story.
30 SECONDS: Dr. Mark Mitchell
Monday, July 31, 2006
Some people say if you choose a job you love, you will never have to work a day in your life. Read story.
Half empty or half full?
Monday, July 31, 2006
In the last few months, I’ve received calls from at least seven parents whose children went away to college or moved out of state to work but now are contemplating coming back to Baton Rouge. Read story.