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The Wheels of Government Keep on Turning

New Orleans City Council Chamber, December 15, 2011.

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Starting a distillery in New Orleans: The Times-Picayune reports hurdles in the zoning process

Nola.com reveals that “navigating the city’s zoning process might be the hardest part of making liquor.” Mark zooms around the corner of the office.

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What is Absinthe? A Dialogue

The scene: Fuzzy and Kojak are standing at the rail of notorious bar in the French Quarter. The topic of absinthe comes up, giving rise to the following spirited discussion. FUZZY So, chief, what is this absinthe? Is it legal? … Continue reading

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Self-Portrait with Boiler

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Henri and the Cormorant

Henri stood at the shore of Lake Pontchartrain with a stout deep-sea rod in his hands. The reel was letting out 6 pound line at a steady clip. Offshore, a cormorant circled back and forth over the water. Then the … Continue reading

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The New Orleans Times-Picayune breaks the news

Atelier Vie plans absinthe distillery in Mid-City.

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The Blank Slate Fisheye View

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Henri assailed by the Cell Phone

Skylark and Currency of Tears were out late carousing one night at one of the hundreds of Irish pubs in the area. “Look, the streetcar” shouted Skylark, as he fumbled in his pocket for five quarters. “Damn, not enough, brah. … Continue reading

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Now casting: Toulouse Red

Toulouse Red was born in New Orleans in the year 2011. She burst out upon the world and her legend grew over time. Your job is to live the legend, to become Toulouse Red. Visit our MM model call and … Continue reading

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The 32 Rules of the LA Department of Health

In the new blank slate, Mark studies the 32 rules of the Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Food and Drug Unit.

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