The xx + jj = whoa. This is not an algebra problem, though it may solve the puzzle of who jj is. The mysterious Swedish group, who have never revealed their identities, are making their U.S. debut this fall with another electronic band of the moment, the xx. Will they play behind a curtain? A U.K.-based electro group, the xx are making many Best of 2009 lists with their self-titled debut, and are...
My name is Kwang Im Szuszka. My sister, Hong Im Ballanger, was murdered on September 23, 2002, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After finishing her work, and while walking toward her car, she was shot by snipers John Allen...
I don't know where to begin. For two days I've had this topic in my mind. Two days alternating between disgust and outrage. Disgust at the continued blindness of our politicians and their lapdog MSM. Outrage that this could happen on American soil, to American military members with so little hue and cry over it. May God have mercy on the souls of the dead and on their families. The only wish I have...
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana - The old man's sales pitch sounded plausible enough to art collector Don Fuson. The warning signs didn't appear until after Fuson paid him...
Trinity Episcopal Church of Baton Rouge , Louisiana, sought to register the mark TRINITY & Des. (shown below left) for "charitable fun raising." The Examining Attorney refused registration on the ground of likelihood of confusion with the registered mark TRINITY CLASSIC & Des. for "charitable fund-raising services to raise funds for foster care services, residential treatment,...
Deas Vail have signed to Mono Vs Stereo Records and will release their new album 'Birds and Cages' on October 27th. Deas Vail are currently on tour with Mae and will tour with Owl City in early 2010. On Tour with Mae 10/19 The Venue Boise, ID 10/20 The Railyard Billings, MO 10/21 In The Venue Salt Lake City, UT 10/22 The Marquis Denver, CO 10/23 The Record Bar Kansas City, MO 10/24 Triple Rock Social...
By Cheryl Mercedes - bio | email BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Hundreds of people showed up at the bluff to watch the Southern University Jaguars take on the Fort Valley State Wildcats on Saturday. But, not
The Family Straw is headed out for vacation tomorrow. We’ll be out and about until Thursday the 15 – look for a return to posting then. IN the meantime, here are a few things to tide you over. Pace yourselves. One of my favorite bands is hitting the road this fall - The Low Anthem. To celebrate they are giving away their version of Dylan's "Dignity". Just go here and register....
I Just read an article about Hazing, In the Article It Mention the situation which happened in Between October & November of 2008 with Hazing Rituals at Southern University. That’s not a My Issue because it happened and it’s over and done with. My Problem is that They Tied this situation Directly to New Orleans. If they would have released the correct info I would have been Okay with...
Where is my TN tour date? I need my tongue in cheek brit pop, here as well! Ososphere Strasbourg, France (September 25) Marsatac Marseille, France (26) Brixton Academy, London (October 8) Middle East Cambridge, Massachusetts (16) Maxwells Hoboken, New Jersey (17) Black Cat Washington DC (18) Cats Cradle Carrboro, North Carolina (19) The Earl Atlanta, Georgia (20) Club Downunder Tallahassee, Florida...
“Calypso Gold” is another tune from Princeton ’s upcoming debut album Cocoon of Love, which might sound a bit schmaltzy if the quartet wasn’t so damn smooth with it all, tinkling guitars and strings and things flowing like water. By the way, girls — I think Cocoon of Love is about you. Why don’t you ask the band yourselves? There’s a good chance they’ll...
A new molded concrete depiction of the Ten Commandments has gone up on the city-owned Veterans Plaza next to the city building in Baker, Louisiana. According to the Baton Rouge (LA)Advocate last week, both this monument and an identical one nearby on the grounds of the Baker First Baptist Church face the Baker High School campus across the street. The monument on city property, as well as installation...
The Bravery have announced a few details about their forthcoming third album. The as-yet-untitled album is set for release November 10 and is the follow-up to 2007’s ‘ The Sun And The Moon ’. The band have also announced dates for an extensive tour of North America. The jaunt is set to kick off in Las Vegas on September 18 and will run through November. Among the dates are shows...
The Bravery will tour the US later this year, in support of their 3rd album, which is set for a November release. Sept. 18 Las Vegas, NV Hard Rock Hotel 19 Santa Barbara, CA West Beach Festival 20 Tempe, AZ Tempe Beach Park (Fall Frenzy) Oct. 1 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre 3 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line 4 Chicago, IL Vic Theatre 5 Detroit, MI St. Andrews 6 Toronto, Ont. Opera House 8 New York, NY Terminal...
CityBiz at it again: Louisiana bucks national unemployment trend by CityBusiness staff reports BATON ROUGE - Louisiana was the only state where the unemployment rate dropped from December to January, according to statistics released today by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Louisiana's rate fell to 5.1 percent from 5.5 percent. The January unemployment rate for the U.S. was 7.6 percent, up from...
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