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6 WRITING DOs and DON'TsWhile theses are good tips for anyone who wishes to improve his or her writing, this guide is intended primarily for middle school and high school students. -
Albert Camus, the Stranger Essay PromptsThrough a historical lens explore the concept of absurdity. To what is Absurdism and Existentialism a reaction? How is this portrayed in Camus’ The Stranger?
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Lesson Plan: Voice and James JoyceOverview & Purpose Grammar: Active and Passive Voice Literature: Eveline, James Joyce Critical Thinking: Using grammatical style to add subtext -
Honeybee Shortage Threatens World's CropsThe population of honey bees has decreased 33.8% last winter alone. The ramifications of this collapse for American crops are being predicted to be equally catastrophic. -
How to Repair a Cracked Plaster Wall YourselfFor just a few dollars per room you can have your plaster wall looking good as new, while saving the hundreds of dollars handymen and contractors charge for doing what you can easily do yourself.
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Storm Window Repair: DIYThe following easy to follow do-it-yourself (DIY) guide to repairing and maintaining your storm windows will eliminate the cost of replacement storm windows for years to come.
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Insulating Your Pipes Saves Money and EnergyNot only is this one of the cheapest ways to save on energy it is also one of the quickest home improvements you can do. -
Finding the Leak in Your RoofThe source of the water stain on your interior ceiling is not always easy to determine. Water from a leak in your roof can wind far and wide before eventually collecting above our living room ceiling, causing the noticeable warping and discoloration.
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Remove Stubborn Stains from Hardwood FloorsThis easy to follow step-by-step guide will walk you trough the process of renewing you hardwood floor's original appeal.
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Dishwasher Repair - Replacing the Drain HoseThis do-it-yourself tutorial on fixing a dishwasher when it will not drain properly will help you extend the life of your dishwasher for a fraction of the cost of hiring a repair man.
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Replace Your Light Switch with a DimmerReplacing your light switch with a dimmer can make any room more comfortable. This easy to follow do-it-yourself guide will walk you through all of the steps necessary to turn static light living into a customizable light experience.
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Stay Safe in Madrid, SpainHere are some steps to take in order avoid anything unfortunate befalling an otherwise blessed Spanish vacation. -
Study Proves Your Kids Don't Care What You EatA new study shows that parental eating habits don't influence children as much as previously thought. -
Hunger Hormone: Fat You Eat Makes You Hungry, ObeseScientists at the University of Cincinnati have found that the so-called "hunger hormone" is activated by fats we consume, rather than those made by the body. -
Cell Phone Brain Tumor Risk ConfirmedIn a new statement released by the Toronto Public Health department, government officials are warning parents to limit their children's use of cell phones, due to the risk of brain tumors. -
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) Makes SuperwomenSufferers from the disorder appear to be totally women, but have male DNA. -
Autism Medication Less Effective Than PlaceboA new study not only rebuts the claim that Celexa helps autistic children's stimming, but also proves that Celexa performs worse than a placebo. -
A Self-Cleaning AtmosphereResearchers studying the very polluted waters of China's Pearl River Delta have made an amazing discovery: There seems to be a mysterious natural chemical that is cleaning the pollution in the air. -
Our Galactic Collision CourseWith the adjusted data, astronomers now know that the Milky Way's pull on the nearby Andromeda Galaxy is much stronger than previously estimated, meaning that the two galaxies will collide well ahead of schedule. -
Stem Cells Cure Blindness in Less Than a MonthIn a recent study where three sightless-to-near-sightless patients were given contact lenses cultured with stem cells, all three reported regaining their vision in less than a month. -
Smokeless Cigarettes Hide Behind Smoke ScreenElectronic cigarettes have recently invaded mall kiosks all over the country, and smokers are buying them in droves. However, no one knows how dangerous or efficient they are, and they'd like to keep it that way. -
You Lose Half Your Friends Every 7 YearsA new study has found that we rotate out half our friends every 7 years. -
Chimp Tool Kit Rivals Ancient Man'sA tool kit made by chimps to get honey is comparable in complexity and utility to ancient man's, according to new research. -
Alcala De Henares: A Perfect Day-trip from MadridIf you're looking for a great day-trip to take while in Madrid, try Cervantes' birthplace, Alcala de Henares, only 45 minutes away. -
Stay Cool and Green This YearThere are a lot of way to stay green and cool in the coming months. Here are the top three. -
Twitter Psychics: Twitter Used for ScienceTwitter is being proposed by United Kingdom scientists to test psychic ability, in its first ever official use as a scientific tool. -
Homeopathy Can't Cure Africa's IllsUK scientists have appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to officially condemn homeopathy as a legitimate treatment option for HIV, malaria, TB and other serious maladies common to the Third World. -
Are Chimps the Answer to Alzheimer's?One of the most tragic diseases we as human have to deal with is Alzheimer's. Strangely enough, though we share most of our DNA with them, chimpanzees do not.
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Chocolate Makes and Keeps You SmarterIn addition to its other health benefits, chocolate has just been found to improve blood flow to the brain, possibly decreasing the likelihood of stroke and dementia. -
Think You're Smart? A New Study Finds You're Probably RightEver wonder why certain people seem to be consistently sure they are going to ace tests, and then do? A new study claims that these people's confidence is not only a determining factor in their academic success, but is also genetic. -
Military Commissions: You Can Handle the TruthThe following is a layman's account of what military commissions are and when they are deemed appropriate to use. -
Waterboarding: Historical and Legal ReputationsIn order to definitively understand waterboardin, and the scandal surrounding its use, it is useful to look at its history of use. -
How Not to Look like an American TouristIf you're planning a trip to Europe this summer and don't want to stick out like a sore thumb, here are some tips to help your American self blend in with European scenery. -
Do-It-Yourself Waxing: Get Bikini Ready at HomeIf you want to save money (and face) here are some tips for bikini prepping at home, where the alcohol's free, and no one will looks at you strangely if you scream obscenities. -
Three Step to Take Before Getting Pregnant12% of babies are born premature, 8% are born with low birth weight, and 3% have major birth defects. Of women giving birth, 31% suffer pregnancy complications. -
The Kid DietMimicking your toddler's behavior could help you get bikini-ready in no time. -
Folic Acid is Good for a Babies HeartA new study by researchers at McGill University, Montreal, Canada has found that an increase in folic acid intake was followed by a decrease in number of babies born with congenital heart defects. -
The Left Side of the Body is More Expressive Than the RightA new study shows definitively that the side of the body controlled by the right hemisphere of the brain is the one that betrays your true emotions. -
Disease Spread by LiceAmerica is in the middle of the biggest outbreak of Head Lice and Body Lice a.k.a bedbugs in over six decades. This news got even worse as the CDC released a new report linking Head Lice and Body Lice to the disease Bartonella Quintana. -
Scientists Find that Only Smart People Think Outside the BoxWhile some claim it is more proof that, beyond a certain IQ level, higher brain function is possible, others see the conclusions as solely speculative. -
Workaround: How to Add Multiple Audio Tracks Using Windows Movie MakerThe following workaround will allow you to add infinite audio tracks to your Windows Movie Maker project with no hacking, coding or special skills needed. -
How to Avoid Pool Chemical InjuriesRecreational swimming pools can be fraught with danger. And what is more, the danger comes from the very items we use to keep our swimming pools "safe." -
Three Beauty Secrets Celebrities Say They Use but Likely Don't (And Why You Should)It's seriously doubtful that celebrities use only inexpensive beauty treatments, the secrets they cite are usually really useful and ones you should follow for surprising results. -
Dark Circles Under Your Eyes: Causes and CuresDark circles under eyes can be caused by variety of medical conditions ranging from the mundane to the exotic. To correctly treat the dark circles under your eyes, you must first identify the cause. -
Adult Vaccination QuizSome adults were never vaccinated as children, newer vaccines were not available when some adults were children and in some cases immunity can begin to fade over time. -
Spring Cleaning Your Sex LifeThe following are three easy steps you can take to dust the cobwebs off your bedposts, air out your hope chest and join the birds, the bees and educated flees as they get to it. -
The Trouble Repairing HubbleThe Hubble Space Telescope is one of the most invaluable resources astronomers have. However, during normal wear and tear in space, it has become battered and partially dysfunctional. -
Obama on Federal Funding for No-Sex EducationRegardless of Bristol's, or Sarah's, opinion it appears that the Obama administration will no longer allow the United States government to fund abstinence-only education. -
Venetia Phair: Woman Responsible for Naming PlutoVenetia Phair, the woman responsible for naming planet-until-recently Pluto, has died at the age of 90. Eleven at the time she named the then-planet, succumbed to an undisclosed illness at her home in England. -
Hobbits Really ExistedThe so-called Hobbit seems in many ways to be a tiny descendant of Homo Erectus, the ancient predecessor to Homo Sapiens, or modern-day humans. However, new research is adding to this hotly debated assertion. -
Shedding Light on Dark MatterNew research seems to dispute the exciting possibility that dark matter was being directly observed. To date, it remains a mystery, but for how long? -
Recent Admission of Israel's Nuclear Capacity Has Jerusalem WorriedThere is a lot of speculation and mistrust that surrounds Israel's nuclear capacity. While never made public, it is a reasonably well-known secret that Israel has nuclear weapons. -
Less Pests with Less PesticidesThe researchers at North Carolina State University found that using an integrated pest management system reduced pests and their allergens more effectively than the conventional method. -
Top Economy-Stimulating Father's Day GiftsIf your father is wishing for a speedy economic recovery this Father's Day, you may be able to give him a present that will help. While all spending stimulates the economy, not all spending stimulates the economy equally. -
How to Dress like a European LadyAmericans are great at lots of things in fashion. However, a lot of American women find themselves looking at pictures of European women and marveling at their seemingly effortless elegance. -
Baby Products Moms Can Steal This SummerAs summer quickly approaches, everybody is feeling as though they might need a quick tune-up in certain areas of beauty. For new moms, the time, energy and money may all be lacking when it comes to stocking up on some summer basics. -
Meet Pig: The Unluckiest Pig in the WorldThe Kabul Zoo currently houses the only known pig in Afghanistan. Since pork is strictly forbidden under Islamic law, and pigs deemed filthy animals. -
Madrid Travel: Three Unusual Eats and DrinksHere are some things to try while in Madrid, in order to both look like a local and have a different story to tell than every other visitor to Madrid has. -
Dispelling Myths About Toddler FeedingFeeding your 1 to 3-year-old child can be extremely frustrating as their tastes get more specific and their appetites get smaller and smaller. -
Health Benefits of a Good Sex Life: Top 5We all know it feels good, promotes intimacy in relationships and perpetuates the species. However, there are serious health benefits to having sex with your partner which are lesser known. -
Top 5 Secret Benefits of Olive OilIn these tough economic times, finding ways to cut expenses without sacrificing quality is on everybody's minds. The good news is that some ancient wisdoms still hold true. -
This Round of Make Me a Supermodel Will Clearly Go to the BoysWhether you agree with the judges that Jonathan and Jordan are clear favorites, or if you're a fan of the former Mennonite Salome or goofy Brandon, one thing seems certain: The men have a huge advantage this time around. -
Top 5 Hilarious Michele Bachmann Factual ErrorsWhat doesn't help is that her history is usually completely incorrect. The following are the Top 5 examples of Michele Bachmann's historical failures. -
The Only Exercise You Ever Need to DoPersonal trainers make a living off of inventing detailed exercise routines for their clients to follow. What they won't tell them, though, is that there is one secret weapon in their exercise arsenals that can do it all. -
Joe Biden's Top 7 Gaffe-iest GaffesSince he has made it into the news once again by gaffe-ing his way into the bad graces of an enormous industry in the United States, this seems as good a time as any to put this gaffe into perspective -
Style Tips from Fashionable First LadiesThere is a lot we can learn from the most prominent and beautiful First Ladies around the globe in general, but it seems most people right now are most fascinated with their fashion senses. -
Mormons Posthumously Baptize Obama's Mother in Strangest Political Scandal EverThere is new evidence that has surfaced saying that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints posthumously baptized President Barack Obama's mother -
Schwarzenegger's Open Debate on Marijuana LegalizationCalifornia assemblyman, Tom Ammiano, is currently doing what would have seemed unthinkable only a few years ago: He has proposed a way in which to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana in his home state. -
Pregnant Woman May Face Death Penalty in LaosSamantha Orobator, 20, was arrested while trying to board a plane to Thailand at Wattay airport in August. Samantha Orobator was allegedly in possession of 1.5lb of heroin. -
Van Gogh May Not Have Cut His Own Ear OffTwo German art historians, Hans Kaufmann and Rita Wildegans, have spent 10 years studying the accounts of this night, and think that the most likely explanation for Van Gogh's missing ear is an errant epee wielded by Paul Gaugin. -
Why Spaniards Don't Get FatThere have been a lot of books written detailing why, but the truth is that the answers are a lot simpler than we would previously have imagined. -
Top Three Lesser-Known Places to Visit in Madrid, SpainEverybody who goes to Madrid, Spain as a tourist goes to the same places: El Parque del Buen Retiro, The Prado Museum and the area known simply as Sol. These places are indeed beautiful and worth seeing, but here are a few other places worth seeing. -
Four Easy Ways to Green Your LaptopMuch of the energy a laptop uses is not spent on the tasks you are accomplishing, but rather on needless, sometimes damaging, processes and function. -
Give Your Mother the Best Gift Ever for Mother's DayIn this economy, we're all looking at how to save here and there. Here are some tips on how to save on beauty supplies by employing some of the so-called "outdated" secrets your mom used. -
Get the New Mother in Your Life Baking Soda for Mother's DayPeople always scramble this time of year to find the perfect something to show their mothers how much they matter. -
Top 4 Foods to Help Protect Against Swine FluIn addition to getting vaccinated, regularly washing your hands and avoiding crowded public gatherings, choosing the right food can help you avoid getting or reduce the severity of Swine Flu. -
Study Finds Fewer Women May Seek Serving on the BenchAccording to the results of a recent study, there may have simply been fewer women putting themselves forward as candidates for such appointments. -
Cumbria, UK Left Shaken After Recent EarthquakeThe recent earthquake in Cumbria, England is the largest earthquake in the region since a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Lancaster in 1835, according to British Geological Survey group. -
Super-Plant Produces Ethanol, Eliminates Pollutantskill two birds - biofuel production and wastewater treatment - with one stone - duckweed -
Researchers Succeed in Creating Stable Stem Cells from Adult CellsA new method of converting adult cells into embryonic-like stem cells by using chemical programming instead of genetic manipulation.
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Researchers Find Way to Predict Your Movements with GPS DataBy tracking the fundamental statistical properties of human mobility SLAW "could be used by civil engineers to plan roads, by public health officials to study virus outbreak spread." -
Easy Home Spa Treatments for New MothersIn addition to the difficulty inherent to caring for a newborn, many new mothers are also in pain, exhausted and feeling less than beautiful. -
Cowpox Outbreaks in France and Germany Linked to Pet RatsAccording to two new reports published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the 2009 Cowpox outbreaks in France and Germany resulted from direct contact with pet rats. -
UNC Study Proves You Are Only as Old as You Think You AreSenior citizens, the study shows, perform worse on tests of memory, if those senior citizens believe older people naturally perform poorly on tests of memory. -
Sexual Behavior at Work: You Know You like ItIt might come as no surprise that men tend to enjoy sexual behavior such as sexual jokes, innuendo, discussions of sexual matters or flirtation at work more than women. -
Specter's Drift to the LeftOver the past 30 days, Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Penn.) has been drifting noticeably left, both in proposed legislation and comments made in public. -
Debunking the Top 3 Breastfeeding MythsThere remain certain myths about breastfeeding which, in some cases, dissuade new mothers from trying it, and almost always unnecessarily so. -
Top Five Lesser-Known Uses for Breast MilkAs a breast-feeding parent and a bit of a worry wart about medicine and its possible toxicities for small children, I have tried many of the rumored uses for breast milk, all to great success. -
Baton Rouge Community College OverviewBaton Rouge Community College admits graduates of a state-approved high school, individuals currently have a General Equivalency Diploma and high school students who are at least 16 years of age.
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Why Do We Track a President's First 100 Days?Napoleon arrived on French soil in March of 1815, then, 100 days later, lost the famous battle of Waterloo to English and Prussian armies on June 18, 1815. -
Positive Effects of PollutionA Met Office Hadley Centre study found that particle pollution in the air makes plants absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by diffusing sunlight. -
Swine Flu is Currently a Phase 3 Global OutbreakThe World Health Organization (WHO) is currently assessing the Swine Flu situation, as well as their plan to battle the outbreak. -
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Pig WasteThe problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria may be being exasperated by the chemicals in common household cleaning products. -
New Vaccine Protects Against Multiple Flu StrainsHaving one vaccine which can protect against multiple strains of flu would be a great help when faced with pandemic flu situations, such as the current swine flu outbreak. -
Human Cases of Swine Influenza InvestigatedWhile it is not known at this time how easily the virus spreads between people, the current indicators suggest Swine Influenza spreads the same way as seasonal flu. -
Death by BBQUniversity of Minnesota School of Public Health found that those who preferred their meat extra-crispy were almost 60% more likely to develop pancreatic cancer -
Disney's Coup: Dan Trudge to Become VP of Propaganda GamesIn a recent press release Disney Interactive announced that the BioWare executive Dan Trudge will assume the position of VP and general manager of Vancouver-based Propaganda Games. -
Breastfeeding is Good for a Mother's HeartThe University of Pittsburgh study also found that even a single month of breastfeeding lowers of many health issues which can lead to heart disease.
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The End of File-Sharing?The immense scale of Pirate Bay's file sharing activity may have made it a prime target for music companies and music studios, who originally demanded over $17 million in damages. -
Top Three Independant Coffee Shops in Baton RougeWhether you're looking for a cappuccino, hazelnut macchiato, or a cup of good old black coffee, forget the high priced super chains; the best places in Baton Rouge to chill out with a hot drink are the independently owned and operated coffee shops. -
Stem Cells to Make Lasik ObsoleteThe main argument against stem cell research has historically been the destruction of human embryos. However, the research at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine may have found a way to side step the issue. -
Thanksgiving Day PrayerThanksgiving Day November 22, 2007 Thanks for six years, Two months, and eleven days Of irrational and exaggerated fear -
Rousing Inspirational Poems of a Stirring Nature: Consider the Lilies of the FieldConsider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin. -
Rousing Inspirational Poems of a Stirring Nature: When I was a Child, I Spoke as a ChildWhen I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; But when I became a man I put away childish things. -
Collage Artist Claire Foster Burnett Puts it All TogetherFrom playing as a child, to using art as an educational tool for the elementary students of McDonald 36 school in New Orleans, to having her work sought after by prominent art collectors and cultural institutions, Claire has run the gamut of the arts. -
One Hungry NoseI love the smell of feminists in the morning. They are the hosts of an olfactory banquet catered with the musky, unabashed scents of sex and sweat and blood. -
How to Make Homemade Christmas Light BallsOne of the best parts of Christmas is all the wonderful decoration; however, some of the more elaborate Christmas decorations can be quite costly. Homemade Christmas Light Balls are a nifty, cost effective way to deck the halls.
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How to Rent a House in Jackson, WyomingWith ski season approaching, people are planning vacations to Jackson, Wyoming, one of our nations top ski resorts. Each season Jackson Wyoming has seen an increase in tourism, which will make finding a rental house for this season a difficult task. This guide will help.
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How to Cook a Cajun Deep-Fried TurkeyChances are you've never deep-fried anything larger than French fry. Don't panic, I'll walk you through the process of safely preparing and deep-frying your very first Cajun Christmas turkey. -
Rousing, Inspirational Poems of a Stirring Nature: I Thought I was PoorI thought I was poor because I had no shoes, until I met the man who had no feet.
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Top 5 Computer and Networking Items on EBayThe following computer and networking products have at least a 35 percent spread between bid growth (demand) and listing growth (supply) on eBay: Bluetooth, Windows Operating Systems, Wi-Fi Bridges, NEC Projectors, Scanners and ORC
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Top 5 Ways Yuwie Can Ruin Your LifeNumber 5: Spamalot anyone? Number 4: Counting chickens. Number 3: You just love me for my page views! Number 2: It pays to be popular. Number 1: Making the world a worse place one click at a time -
The Difference Between Sceenwriting, Novel Writing and Writing for the StageImage as the foundation of screenplays. Two exercises to get you started on that screenplay you always wanted to write.
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I Smell Sex and CandyWant to give you partner a real treat this Halloween? Here are five tasty options to trick-out your sex life. -
How Associated Content Compares to Traditional Freelance JournalismAssociated Content v. Traditional Freelance Journalism: A comparison of Money, Freedom, and Editorial Interference. -
5 Things to Do Before You Move to SpainBefore you move to Spain, apply for your Spanish work/residence Visa. Unless you have a European Union Passport you will need your work/residence Visa for just about everything else on this list. -
Top 5 Ways World of Warcraft Can Ruin Your LifeNo one can deny the growing popularity of Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs), nor that the dominant pay-to-play MMORPG is Blizzard's World of Warcraft (WoW). However, many people can and will deny the following: -
Top Five Ways to Avoid Becoming the Late-Night Bar JokeFive things that will ensure everyone at the bar knows your name... But not in a good way.
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The Opposite of Advice, Part DeuxOnce again, we return to the advice given only in bizarro world. That's right, you emailed me helpful hints for living, and I made up the questions I just knew they corresponded to. -
Scientists Prove Sunlight Alters Asteroid OrbitsLast week, English and Finnish scientists showed that their feet are firmly on solid ground when they proved that sunlight does, in fact, alter asteroids' spins. -
LSU's Swine Palace Presents the Heidi ChroniclesIn 1989, The Heidi Chronicles achieved a trifecta in the world of American dramatic arts by winning the New York Drama Critic's Circle Award for Best New Play, the Tony Award for Best Play, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. -
Hopkins Black Box Theatre Lets Local Baton Rouge Poetry ShineA veritable cornucopia of artists and thinkers populate this space which is beautifully trapped between identities: part city/part small town. -
Twenty Questions for Larry Garner: 15 Songs of Silly, and 5 Attempts at DepthLarry Garner has been around: the scene, the block, the industry, the world. You name it, the man has been there, done it, and probably sold out a show in the process. -
Arrested Development: Best Sitcom EverI am revisiting the concept of a review of the television program Arrested Development, as previously I imagined it would be a mere three words long: "Best Sitcom Ever." -
Why My Father Dislikes Pinetta's in Baton Rouge (And I Can't Get Enough)Pinetta's, in short, is old school: chicken parmesan and spaghetti with meatballs, schnitzels and mushroom soup. The fare is largely Italian, but there are German dishes too, and even Armenian. -
The Opposite of AdviceWelcome to the first ever edition of The Opposite of Advice, the first and only truly self-help column. The advice column runs in reverse. That's right: I got the answers from our readers and then found the questions you've been dying to ask -
Baton Rouge Coffee Shops: The 3rd WorkplaceAll over town, Baton Rouge movers and shakers can often be found during the workday at various coffee shops. The corner coffee shop is quickly emerging as the third most common office-away-from-the-office for local professionals. -
Breach: Chris Cooper May Be Hollywood's King MidasEveryone on the "Breach" payroll has one person to thank: Chris Cooper, who commands the screen as a chilling Robert Hanssen, a real life FBI agent convicted of espionage in 2001. -
Ghost Rider Movie ReviewThe devil's bounty hunter in black leather on a fiery motorcycle; narration by Sam Elliott; Nick Cage as your leading man; Peter Fonda playing the devil; twenty-five years of source material to work from: What could possibly go wrong? -
Enter Serenity: WordPlay Welcomes a New Mentor WriterFor a year and a half WordPlay staff have worked hard to empower young people in Baton Rouge by supplying them with the knowledge and resources they need to create art, community, and social change through literacy. -
Windows Vista: The Evolution is a Boring BeautyMicrosoft's latest operating system, Windows Vista, out quietly since November last year, hit the retail shelves yesterday. It hasn't exactly taken the world by storm. -
The Skinny on Fat: How to Get Lay-ed the Right WayIn the wake of the FDA's decision to phase out the use of trans fats in commercially produced foods, it's only natural to reanalyze our stance on fats in general. Here are the facts on the good, the bad, and the ugly. -
WordPlay Teen Poetry Slam Festival in Baton RougeFrom April 26th through April 28th teens from throughout Baton Rouge, youth educators, and a mass of spectators will take over the Shaw Center Manship Theater for the first annual WordPlay Teen Poetry Slam Festival. -
Mommy, Where Do eZines Come From?An interview by staff columnist Ainm Cleite with Gris Gris Lagniappe's co-editors Thomas Moran and Megan McEwen. -
Watermarks: A Film About Katrina SurvivorsIn the wake of Katrina, university filmmakers began to work together to select their next project among the scripts written and 2006's project Watermarks, a short narrative film that tells stories of Katrina survivors, is the result. -
Robbers and Cowards: Cold War Kids Steal Hearts with StoriesYou ever find those CDs that you give one spin in your car and three weeks later you haven't changed it? Well I have one for you, The Cold War Kids' debut full-length EP, Robbers and Cowards (2005). -
Superdickery.com: Superman is a Dick!Pulling from the large pool of images of comic book covers featuring Superman available on the internet, the site's webmaster weekly posts contributions from the site's readers and his own discoveries of evidence of Superman behaving badly. -
Review of The Hitcher: As a Horror-Thriller Flick, This Movie FlunksSitting in the theatre with the three other people who showed up to witness the death of Sean Bean's (Silent Hill, Goldeneye) career, one alarming question came to mind: how did this movie ever get made? -
Smokin' Aces: One Ace Too ManyDirector Joe Carnahan steeps his flashy new brainchild, Smokin' Aces, in blood, guns, and an unnecessarily large cast of characters, as every one of them tries to get their hands on Vegas magician Buddy "Aces" Isreal (Jeremy -
Balls to the Wall: Spanish Town Kicks Off the Mardi Gras Season in StyleThis weekend will mark the 18th annual Spanish Town Mardi Gras Ball. If you were among the chosen not-so-few lucky enough to snag their tickets up early, you're in for a serious treat. -
Landscape, Love and Sexual Innuendo: BRLT Does ArcadiaA long, elegant dining room table sits at the center of the stage throughout the Baton Rouge Little Theatre's production of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia. -
The Art of the Coffee HouseCoffee houses and art. Normally, that combination conjures up a bunch of people in black berets, sipping cappucinos and talking about how the existentialism of their art reflects the existentialism of their existence. -
"Killing Two Babies with One Stone": A Potential Challenge to Amniotic Stem Cell ResearchResearchers announced recently that the future of stem cell research might include harvesting stem cells from amniotic fluid, rather than discarded embryos. -
Scarlet Letter: Fresh Heat Open MicsThe stage is bohemian basic-two standing house lights, a mic stand, some patterned cloth, and a lava lamp. Behind the stage area tacked up to one of the wooden cabinets, a sign reads "This is a WordPlay safe space." -
Democrats: Whistling into 2008We've barely laid 2006 to rest, and already the field of Democratic presidential contenders feels more like a linen closet. -
Microsoft Windows: Seven Deadly SinsFor no reason at all, every once in a while my Windows machine will freeze up and decide to stay that way. The only way out is to the famed Ctl-Alt-Delete sequence to force it into reboot. -
Top Five Fitness MythsAs a fitness instructor, I encounter a lot of questions from people this time of year about how to shape up quickly and safely. I figured I'd debunk a few of the fitness myths I encounter most frequently. -
Marion Drennen's Quantum Connections ExhibitNothing is completely solid. It's the basic principle of quantum physics: matter is not nearly as solid as it appears; instead it's made of billions of tiny particles that bounce against each other at incredible speeds. -
Iraq: A Model of Efficiency (Where Killing is Concerned)Bill McCracken (founder), Americans for the Right to a Speedy Execution (A.R.S.E.), recently commented, When George W. was governor of Texas, it seemed like things were headed in the right direction. We executed 152 criminals in 5 years. -
Netflix vs Blockbuster: The War ContinuesIf you want to see Norman Bates played with style, suspense, and aplomb, then Anthony Perkins is your man. If you don’t want to end up with Joaquin Phoenix and Anne Heche, however, your best bet is Netflix. -
Meet Ice Sculptor Dawson ListThe danger of cracks and damage to the ice sculpture was increased during the six days Dawson's team was in Alaska working on the twenty five foot Native American warrior. -
Karl Denson: Midnight FlautistDenson is infamous for his annual to bi-annual late-night shows at either Tipitina's or House of Blues in NOLA, starting at 2:30 or 3:00 in the morning and lasting well past sunrise-hence the nickname. -
Sex, Chocolate, and Whiskey Save Lives: Five Ways Bad Habits are Good for YouNumerous studies have found that slow, gradual changes to your diet are the ones that are the easiest to stick with. Besides, some of your "vices" have actually sneaked some health benefits into your revelry. Here are 5 ways how. -
Everyone's a Winner When BINGO! Plays Baton RougeThe band traveled up to Baton Rouge, and played for an amazing three hours at the Spanish Moon. In case you're not familiar with the BINGO! Show, I'll fill you in on what you missed. -
Console Wars: Xbox 360 vs PS3Looking for a new gaming console this Christmas? Decision-making just became harder for the technically-challenged. -
Top 10 Ways MySpace Can Ruin Your Life10 -Myspace Addiction; 9-The Job Hunt; 8-Top Friends; 7-Browsing Members; 6-Comments. Read the article to see the top 5 ways Myspace can ruin your life. -
School of Comics - Baton Rouge, LouisianaThe four ages of comics; tips for safe comics for kids; new trends in comics.
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Busted Flat and Dating in Baton RougeConfronted with the responsibility to entertain while avoiding over-draft fees, a certain degree of ingenuity must be invoked. If there is any semblance of
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LSU's Labratory for Creative Arts and TechnologyOne of the largest and most public of LCAT's recent programs was the highly successful Red Stick Animation Festival (April 21-23), which drew crowds to the recently opened Shaw Center for the Arts.
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Statesman Emerson BellBaton Rouge's elder statesman speaks about artistic education and the future of Louisiana's cultural community
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Gold Mine Saloon, Baton Rouge, LouisianaAt 8:00 pm, owner Dave Brinks (author of The Snow Poems, First Snow, Editor of Yawp: A Journal of Poetry and Art) rushed past a row of classic video games (Donkey Kong, Asteroids
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University Art Musem, LafayetteThe University Art Museum was initially conceived in the mid-1960s by Maurice Heymann, a local businessman, creator of the Lafayette Oil Center, and
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Water Painting with Carol CreelCarol Creel, renowned Baton Rouge watercolorist, will not be running out of subjects any time soon. Filing cabinets line one wall of her home studio, overflowing with hundreds of photographs. Recently, Carol flipped through the photographs
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Baton Rouge Symphony OrchestraFrom Pre-k to college BRSO provides string, percussion, and wind instuction, as well as community ourtreach programs, which bring louisianas children and professional musicians together.
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TJ Black: Editor's Choice for Baton Rouge Art MeltAfter hurrician Katrina T.J. Black moved to Baton Rouge to restart his arts carrer. By winning the editor's choice award, Black is back in business.
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Ghosthunting in Baton Rouge, LouisianaExpeinces from Alan Brown, author of Ghosthunters of the South. Tips for novice Ghosthunters.
