On the beam
Cancer radiation therapy honcho discusses LSU-Mary Bird Perkins’ promise and the growing sophistication of medical physics.
The market for good
Lots of people want to change the world, but social entrepreneurs are employing business principles to make it happen.
Business will be great in 2008
The sun will continue to shine on Baton Rouge, the Interstate 10/12 corridor and Louisiana in general next year, thanks to state surpluses, new leadership and billions in federal dollars for hurricane rebuilding. But businesses and state government need to be wise and prepare for the future. Also: be careful with rumors and Business Report is set to get a new look in the new year.
Buyers beware
State and federal officials are stepping up education and enforcement efforts as a result of rising complaints about mortgage fraud.
On the roads again
LSU System chief says criticism of highway funding helped to kick-start a necessary conversation.
Survival of the fittest
Today’s nonprofit organizations must diversify funding, create partnerships and strategize growth in order to grow.
Bleeding purple and gold
After six novels and more than a decade of acclaimed writing for prestigious national magazines, former LSU football player John Ed Bradley makes peace with his past and returns home to write a stunning and poignant memoir.
In the crosshairs (again)
With a post-Katrina population settling in and party loyalists questioning his GOP credentials, national Democrats have a renewed interest in bumping off longtime Baton Rouge Congressman Richard Baker.Networks provide balance
More data this year revealed the following: Working women don’t have enough time.Holden to meet with Indian officials
Mayor-President Kip Holden is scheduled to meet today with two Indian diplomats to discuss the investigation into the deaths of two LSU doctoral students.Thanks, Camm
Camm Morton has played a signficant role in making Baton Rouge a much better place to live. That's why news of his departure from Commerical Properties is a big deal.
Like pulling teeth
Dentists are hesitant to accept patients who rely on Medicaid, which pays less than 60% of the average fee for most services.
