Maginnis: Surplus envy creeps in as other states do better
Through the last five years of ongoing, agonizing budget deficits and midyear cuts, Louisiana politicians could at least console themselves knowing that other states were grappling with the same financial woes brought on by the national recession.
DATE: May 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
What's in it for us?
(From The Houston Chronicle) A domestic natural gas boom already has lowered U.S. energy prices while stoking fears of environmental disaster. Now U.S. producers are poised to ship vast quantities of gas overseas as energy companies seek...
DATE: May 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: News
Beyond the text
(From The Los Angeles Times) WhatsApp is one of Silicon Valley's most buzzed-about companies, yet it actively avoids the spotlight, operating out of a small office in Mountain View, Calif., with no sign on the building entrance or on the...
DATE: May 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: News
Preach, Father John Misty
"You guys having an exciting time at this folk rock show?" Josh Tillman, a.k.a. Father John Misty, snickered last night in between songs at his One Eyed Jacks' performance.
DATE: May 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: What's the Big Picture
Administration turns up heat on budget proposal
Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration has been busy this week voicing its opposition to a bipartisan budget proposal that contains $329 million in cuts to tax breaks that largely benefit businesses. A day after Louisiana Department of Revenue Executive...
DATE: May 08, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Public to decide the fate of City Park, McKnight says
BREC Superintendent Carolyn McKnight sees a key difference between residents of Baton Rouge and those in Dallas, where she spent 20 years working in the parks system: Folks in Baton Rouge are passionate about their parks. The parks director says she...
DATE: May 08, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
'Business Report': Despite rejecting CATS tax, Zachary retains service
It is bus service as usual in the city of Zachary. Although the community isn't paying the additional property taxes to the Capital Area Transit System that Baton Rouge and Baker are, its routes have remained the same. Documents obtained by...
DATE: May 08, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Co-Founder Development
Looking for a potential co-founder? Need to know how to go from pre-founder to MVT (Minimum Viable Team)? I ran across this little gem of a whitepaper that distills what's currently known about crafting this critical component of a startup's success.
DATE: May 03, 2013 | CATEGORY: Startup Cartography
'225': An insiders' guide to summer in the Red Stick
There is no avoiding the challenge of prolonged summertime in the Red Stick. Make the most of the next few months with the aid of "Summer Crush," the May issue cover story in 225 magazine. Think of it as a guide to not just surviving but...
DATE: May 03, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
The problem with Iron expectations
Tomorrow, Iron Man 3 will be released, will be a hit across the globe, and be solidified as the second-best Iron Man film ever made.
DATE: May 02, 2013 | CATEGORY: What's the Big Picture
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