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Cover Story Features


12.07.04


COVER STORY

Blanco's Bid
From San Antonio to Ruston to New Orleans and beyond, Gov. Kathleen Blanco is selling the state of Louisiana. Is anybody buying? Tyler Bridges looks for the answer.


NEWS & VIEWS

Letters to the Editor
Our readers respond.

Commentary
A better plan.

Numbers on Trial
The civil service trial of the "First District Six" gets underway, amid concerns over violent crime and accurate NOPD accounting.
By Allen Johnson Jr


Penny Post
Andrei Codrescu on perilous gifts

Bouquets and Brickbats
They get what they deserve.

Politics
Clancy DuBos on Blanco and Benson


FEATURES

HEALTH & WELLNESS
Eileen Loh Hartist on prenatal yoga.
PLUS: Health news, Mackie Shilstone, and a Q&A on safe children's toys.

Fun For All
Kandace Power Graves offers toy gift ideas.

Shoptalk
Kandace Power Graves on Style Lab for Men and Uptown Eyecare

Blake Pontchartrain
New Orleans' know-it-all.


ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Going (Back) Undeground
Peter Holsapple examines the comprehensive Rhino Records box set Left of the Dial and recalls life in the '80s indie-rock scene.
By Alex Rawls

Hot Seven
Our suggestions for all that's worth doing and seeing this week, including the Hot Pick.



Special Events Listings



Music

CD Reviews
Reviewed: Breaking OUt of New Orleans: 1922-1929, Hawg Jaw's Send Out the Dogs, The Goldwax Story, Vol. 1

Music Listings
Who's playing where and when this week.




The Arts

Theater
Dalt Wonk on Intimate Apparel

Art
D. Eric Bookhardt on William and Ellsworth Woodward, and Stan Rice

Theater, Art and Books Listings
A week's worth of culture.

Film

Balcony Seats
Rick Barton on Kinsey

Film Review
David Lee Simmons on Metallica: Some Kind of Monster and Tarnation

Film Listings


CUISINE

Restaurant Review
Sara Roahen on Noodle Bar & Tea Shop


Food News

By Sara Roahen

Wine of the Week

By Brenda Maitland 
 
   


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