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Art Is The Signature Of Man
Reading a guy named G. K. Chesterton. Early in his book (The Everlasting Man) he mentions the cave art of ancient man. I’ve known about cave art most about of my life. When I
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Fishery Disaster Declaration Comes Slowly
The Advocate’s Mike Smith continues to work the Lake Charles beat. In a recent story, he reported that the federal government had just approved a disaster declaration for damage that was done to Louisiana
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MacFarlane’s Celtic Pub
I believe it’s safe to say we’ve all encountered moments when we just want to escape reality. Whether it’s work, weather or just life in general, a temporary departure from the everyday barrage offers
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Being The Only Women In The Room
Although women continue to make strides in the modern workforce, there are still many male-dominated careers. Currently, the number of female emergency responders is still below 40 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of
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Work-Life Balance In The Beauty Profession
Tracy Young, owner of Revive Salon Studios, the first business incubator for the hair and beauty profession in Lake Charles, knew that raising her three children meant her time at work would be limited.
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Loom-ing Problems
I have always likened New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis to Steph Curry at the free throw line. He hardly ever misses. Uh, until 2022 or thereabouts. I wouldn’t say Loomis, the consummate
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McNeese’s G.O.A.T.
How can the man with the most accomplished and decorated sports career in McNeese school history be so grateful about having a simple basketball court named in his honor? The answer is simple but
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Paddling In A Pumpkin
Duane Hansen has fulfilled a long-held dream: to paddle the Missouri River in a pumpkin. On Aug. 27, Hansen set out in an 846-pound pumpkin for a 38-mile float on the Big Muddy to
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Harry Truman Methvin
Story By Pierre Fontenot Main photo by Liz Anne Mueller. Other images courtesy Vance Perkins and Kara Clayton Bergeron. “I was in his first homeroom class. Jacket from the 1940s, as country as you can get.
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I’m Drunk. Who Needs Tires?
Laurie Rosser, of Gorseinon, Wales, was stopped while driving on the M4 because his van was missing two tires. Police estimated he had driven more than 10 miles without the tires. Rosser was breathalyzed
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