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Friday, May 16, 2008

Issue: October 23, 2007

A better idea

Developer Tommy Spinosa has one for the Ford property: Rouzan, an upscale TND which he says will stand out from the crowd.

The way we were?

The days of the state's open primary system may be numbered, because of a U.S. Supreme Court case and the Legislature.

Why ask what?

Instead of asking "Why?" things are the way they are in Baton Rouge, we need to ask "What can be done?" to make the city great.

Spicing up the kitchen

Whether it’s for comfort or to increase resale value, the Baton Rouge area is still cooking for kitchen renovations.

Pipe dreamers

Turner Industries gets onboard with an unconventional design for its new Port Allen administration building.

Too many rooms at the inn?

More than 10 new hotels are planned or under construction in the Baton Rouge area—and that might cause serious problems for existing properties.

Laws of style

Local attorney Ty Larkins is turning heads giving homes an old feel with a new look.

Today’s Girl Friday

Before she retired in 2001, my mother was an expert researcher.

Getting a leg up

Company develops FDA-approved device to heal venous leg ulcers in about 90 days.

A model business

Company produces three-dimensional models that help clients with complex architectural projects.

A test market

Company creates portable, compact device for on-the-scene DNA results.

The great divide

The idea of collective bargaining for EBR teachers gets another airing, but the issue faces long odds.

Diversifying the risk

Many New Orleans banks have incorporated Baton Rouge into their disaster recovery plans as a lesson learned from Hurricane Katrina.

The Puppet Masters

Many of the new Republican lawmakers elected this year will be beholden to a deep-pocketed, win-at-any-cost group that has friends in high places and
money to burn.

The firm

A Memphis group specializing in places of imagination tackles Baton Rouge’s Knock Knock Children’s Museum project.

Collective bargaining is step backward

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board has finally gotten itself out from under a court desegregation order. Do members want to have their hands tied by collective bargaining? Also: Jindal causes the national spotlight to shine on Louisiana, a good forecast for the Baton Rouge economy and congratulations to the outstanding EBR schools.