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Print Edition #20: June 29, 2007
Keep high-def; give me YouTube
Thursday, June 28, 2007
I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard the term “YouTube.” Read story.
Opportunity knocks for B.R.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
You first read about problems in Louisiana’s film industry and that the FBI was investigating the state’s film tax credit program in April’s 225. Read story.
Another drawer in the wall
Thursday, June 28, 2007
New Orleans artist Jana Napoli spent the winter after Katrina indulging in a new hobby: collecting the abandoned drawers left piled on the heaps of the discarded guts of flooded homes in every swamped neighborhood in the city. Read story.
Inspired by: Lauren Barksdale
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Inspiration strikes entrepreneur Lauren Barksdale, 25, in a number of ways. Read story.
Caching out
Thursday, June 28, 2007
The world of geocaching is at the heart of new independent horror film shot in B.R.
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Songs, then gender
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Robin Kinchen readies for the male-dominated music world
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Cool off with some hot jazz
Thursday, June 28, 2007
One of the city’s coolest, yet little-known jazz concert series continues this summer—LSU’s Hot Summer Nights and Cool Jazz in the school of music’s recital hall. Read story.
Komet hunting
Thursday, June 28, 2007
How a little local amp shop is becoming the secret weapon of rock stars
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Signature: Whitney Field Vann
Thursday, June 28, 2007
It was not pretty the first time around. Frankly, it was a little scary. Read story.
King for a day
Thursday, June 28, 2007
A $500 battle of nerves and a chance against a few hundred fellow thrill seekers
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What if...
Thursday, June 28, 2007
LSU grad student’s provocative ideas would re-invent Perkins underpass
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Racetrack of dreams
Thursday, June 28, 2007
How Pat Joffrion built a racetrack in the middle of a sugar cane field
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Refining the times
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Kicking it with the oldest Exxon employee on the planet Read story.
Just the girls
Thursday, June 28, 2007
With no makeup, kids or inhibitions, girls on the road have nothing but fun
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Long Distance: Brett Bech
Thursday, June 28, 2007
AGE: 35, HERE: Athletic training director, CAP Elite, THERE: NFL speed consultant in Franklin Square, N.Y. Read story.
Harry’s gift to reading
Thursday, June 28, 2007
To Mary Stein, the Harry Potter series and Oprah’s Book Club are to be congratulated as the two best things to happen to the world of literature in the past century. Read story.
The rock (paper, scissors) star treatment
Thursday, June 28, 2007
There’s a national championship for the game rock, paper scissors, and a kid from Baton Rouge nearly won the whole thing. Read story.
Get Luke’s look this summer
Thursday, June 28, 2007
This summer Luke Wilson writes and stars in the Austin-based dramedy, The Wendell Baker Story, playing an ex-con who works in a retirement hotel while trying to woo Eva Mendes. Read story.
Beast of burden
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Question: What happens to Baton Rouge Zoo animals after they die?
Answer: Like it or not, you're about to find out. Read story.
In loving memory
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Aug. 10 marks the two-year anniversary of the death of 31-year-old Baton Rouge Police officer Terry Melancon, who was shot and killed during a narcotics raid in Capital Heights. Read story.
Three times the charms
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Sick of the spoiled brats on MTV’s My Super Sweet 16? Read story.
Holly Clegg’s grocery list
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Promoting her new book Trim & Terrific Diabetic Cooking has popular cookbook author and TV personality Holly Clegg traveling a lot this summer. Read story.
What's Up?
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Guinness Booked, Chinese takeout, FBI takes LIFT for a ride, Giving to charity your way Read story.
Investing in the arts
Thursday, June 28, 2007
When you think about dance, music, theater and visual arts—and how they enhance our community through museums, theaters, concerts and galleries—there is no question the arts are good for business. Read story.
Warrior woman
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Thai pharmacist Krisana Kraisintu is at war with the AIDS epidemic. In a recent visit to B.R. she shared her challenges and hopes with 225 Read story.