Lagniappe
Living in Baton Rouge, LA
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Formerly known as Baton Rouge Lagniappe, now just plain Lagniappe roams the world reading, writing, and loving.
Formerly known as Baton Rouge Lagniappe, now just plain Lagniappe roams the world reading, writing, and loving.
Education/Experience:
Masters of Fine Arts Creative Writing
Masters of Fine Arts Creative Writing
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Here are some steps to take in order avoid anything unfortunate befalling an otherwise blessed Spanish vacation.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/28/2009
Scientists 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/10/2009
In 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/10/2009
A new study shows that parental eating habits don't influence children as much as previously thought.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/10/2009
Sufferers from the disorder appear to be totally women, but have male DNA.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/10/2009
A new study not only rebuts the claim that Celexa helps autistic children's stimming, but also proves that Celexa performs worse than a placebo.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/9/2009
With 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/9/2009
Researchers 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/9/2009
In 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/9/2009
Electronic 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/6/2009
A new study has found that we rotate out half our friends every 7 years.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/6/2009
A tool kit made by chimps to get honey is comparable in complexity and utility to ancient man's, according to new research.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/6/2009
If you're looking for a great day-trip to take while in Madrid, try Cervantes' birthplace, Alcala de Henares, only 45 minutes away.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/6/2009
There are a lot of way to stay green and cool in the coming months. Here are the top three.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/6/2009
Twitter is being proposed by United Kingdom scientists to test psychic ability, in its first ever official use as a scientific tool.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/6/2009
UK 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/6/2009
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.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/5/2009
In 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/5/2009
Ever 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/5/2009
The following is a layman's account of what military commissions are and when they are deemed appropriate to use.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/5/2009
In order to definitively understand waterboardin, and the scandal surrounding its use, it is useful to look at its history of use.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/5/2009
If 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/2/2009
If 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/2/2009
12% 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/2/2009
Mimicking your toddler's behavior could help you get bikini-ready in no time.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/2/2009
A 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 6/2/2009
A 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/27/2009
America 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/27/2009
While some claim it is more proof that, beyond a certain IQ level, higher brain function is possible, others see the conclusions as solely speculative.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/27/2009
The following workaround will allow you to add infinite audio tracks to your Windows Movie Maker project with no hacking, coding or special skills needed.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/21/2009
Recreational 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."
By Lagniappe | Published 5/21/2009
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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/20/2009
Dark 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/20/2009
Some 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/20/2009
The 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/20/2009
The 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/20/2009
Regardless 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/20/2009
Venetia 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/20/2009
The 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/20/2009
New research seems to dispute the exciting possibility that dark matter was being directly observed. To date, it remains a mystery, but for how long?
By Lagniappe | Published 5/19/2009
There 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/15/2009
The 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/15/2009
If 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/15/2009
Americans 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/15/2009
As 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/15/2009
The Kabul Zoo currently houses the only known pig in Afghanistan. Since pork is strictly forbidden under Islamic law, and pigs deemed filthy animals.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/15/2009
Here 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/13/2009
Feeding your 1 to 3-year-old child can be extremely frustrating as their tastes get more specific and their appetites get smaller and smaller.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/13/2009
We 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/13/2009
In 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/13/2009
Whether 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/13/2009
What doesn't help is that her history is usually completely incorrect. The following are the Top 5 examples of Michele Bachmann's historical failures.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/7/2009
Personal 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/6/2009
Since 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
By Lagniappe | Published 5/6/2009
There 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/6/2009
There is new evidence that has surfaced saying that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints posthumously baptized President Barack Obama's mother
By Lagniappe | Published 5/6/2009
California 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/6/2009
Samantha 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/5/2009
Two 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/5/2009
There 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/5/2009
Everybody 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/5/2009
Much of the energy a laptop uses is not spent on the tasks you are accomplishing, but rather on needless, sometimes damaging, processes and function.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/5/2009
In 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/5/2009
People always scramble this time of year to find the perfect something to show their mothers how much they matter.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/5/2009
In 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/5/2009
According to the results of a recent study, there may have simply been fewer women putting themselves forward as candidates for such appointments.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/4/2009
The 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/2/2009
kill two birds - biofuel production and wastewater treatment - with one stone - duckweed
By Lagniappe | Published 5/1/2009
A new method of converting adult cells into embryonic-like stem cells by using chemical programming instead of genetic manipulation.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/1/2009
By 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."
By Lagniappe | Published 5/1/2009
In addition to the difficulty inherent to caring for a newborn, many new mothers are also in pain, exhausted and feeling less than beautiful.
By Lagniappe | Published 5/1/2009
According 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/30/2009
Senior citizens, the study shows, perform worse on tests of memory, if those senior citizens believe older people naturally perform poorly on tests of memory.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/30/2009
It 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/29/2009
Over the past 30 days, Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Penn.) has been drifting noticeably left, both in proposed legislation and comments made in public.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/29/2009
There remain certain myths about breastfeeding which, in some cases, dissuade new mothers from trying it, and almost always unnecessarily so.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/28/2009
As 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/28/2009
Baton 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/28/2009
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.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/28/2009
A Met Office Hadley Centre study found that particle pollution in the air makes plants absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by diffusing sunlight.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/27/2009
The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently assessing the Swine Flu situation, as well as their plan to battle the outbreak.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/26/2009
The problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria may be being exasperated by the chemicals in common household cleaning products.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/26/2009
Having 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/26/2009
While 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/25/2009
University of Minnesota School of Public Health found that those who preferred their meat extra-crispy were almost 60% more likely to develop pancreatic cancer
By Lagniappe | Published 4/25/2009
In 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/25/2009
The University of Pittsburgh study also found that even a single month of breastfeeding lowers of many health issues which can lead to heart disease.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/24/2009
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.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/21/2009
Whether 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/21/2009
The 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/19/2009
Thanksgiving Day November 22, 2007
Thanks for six years,
Two months, and eleven days
Of irrational and exaggerated fear
By Lagniappe | Published 11/22/2007
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin.
By Lagniappe | Published 11/19/2007
When 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 11/18/2007
From 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 11/16/2007
I 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 11/16/2007
One 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 11/14/2007
With 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 11/14/2007
Chances 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 11/14/2007
I thought I was poor because I had no shoes, until I met the man who had no feet.
By Lagniappe | Published 11/14/2007
The 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
By Lagniappe | Published 11/12/2007
Number 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
By Lagniappe | Published 11/6/2007
Image as the foundation of screenplays. Two exercises to get you started on that screenplay you always wanted to write.
By Lagniappe | Published 11/5/2007
Want to give you partner a real treat this Halloween? Here are five tasty options to trick-out your sex life.
By Lagniappe | Published 10/30/2007
Associated Content v. Traditional Freelance Journalism: A comparison of Money, Freedom, and Editorial Interference.
By Lagniappe | Published 10/30/2007
Before 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 10/26/2007
No 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:
By Lagniappe | Published 10/24/2007
Five things that will ensure everyone at the bar knows your name... But not in a good way.
By Lagniappe | Published 10/22/2007
Once 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/20/2007
Last 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 4/4/2007
In 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 3/31/2007
A veritable cornucopia of artists and thinkers populate this space which is beautifully trapped between identities: part city/part small town.
By Lagniappe | Published 3/30/2007
Larry 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 3/30/2007
I 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."
By Lagniappe | Published 3/30/2007
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.
By Lagniappe | Published 3/22/2007
Welcome 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
By Lagniappe | Published 3/21/2007
All 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 3/20/2007
The 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?
By Lagniappe | Published 3/20/2007
Everyone 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 3/20/2007
In 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 3/20/2007
Microsoft'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.
By Lagniappe | Published 3/20/2007
From 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 3/20/2007
For 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 3/20/2007
An interview by staff columnist Ainm Cleite with Gris Gris Lagniappe's co-editors Thomas Moran and Megan McEwen.
By Lagniappe | Published 3/20/2007
In 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 3/20/2007
You 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).
By Lagniappe | Published 3/20/2007
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.
By Lagniappe | Published 3/20/2007
Sitting 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?
By Lagniappe | Published 2/22/2007
Director 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
By Lagniappe | Published 2/22/2007
A 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 2/22/2007
This 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 2/22/2007
Coffee 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 2/22/2007
Researchers announced recently that the future of stem cell research might include harvesting stem cells from amniotic fluid, rather than discarded embryos.
By Lagniappe | Published 2/2/2007
The 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."
By Lagniappe | Published 2/1/2007
We've barely laid 2006 to rest, and already the field of Democratic presidential contenders feels more like a linen closet.
By Lagniappe | Published 2/1/2007
For 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 2/1/2007
As 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 2/1/2007
Nothing 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 1/30/2007
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.
By Lagniappe | Published 1/30/2007
If 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 1/26/2007
The 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 1/26/2007
Denson 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 1/24/2007
Numerous 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 1/24/2007
The 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 12/22/2006
Looking for a new gaming console this Christmas? Decision-making just became harder for the technically-challenged.
By Lagniappe | Published 12/22/2006
10 -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.
By Lagniappe | Published 11/29/2006
The four ages of comics; tips for safe comics for kids; new trends in comics.
By Lagniappe | Published 11/3/2006
Baton Rouge's elder statesman speaks about artistic education and the future of Louisiana's cultural community
By Lagniappe | Published 11/3/2006
Carol 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
By Lagniappe | Published 11/3/2006
One 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 11/3/2006
The University Art Museum was initially conceived in the mid-1960s by Maurice Heymann, a local businessman, creator of the Lafayette Oil Center, and
By Lagniappe | Published 11/3/2006
Confronted with the responsibility to entertain while avoiding over-draft fees, a certain degree of ingenuity must be invoked. If there is any semblance of
By Lagniappe | Published 11/3/2006
At 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
By Lagniappe | Published 11/3/2006
Expeinces from Alan Brown, author of Ghosthunters of the South. Tips for novice Ghosthunters.
By Lagniappe | Published 10/26/2006
From 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 10/26/2006
After 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.
By Lagniappe | Published 10/26/2006
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