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“ In books and official reports, the tragedy of Katrina was blamed on politicians, poverty and poor engineering, as it should have been. But there was another conversation that should have happened — not about blame, but about understanding. What did regular people do before, during and after the storm? Why? And what could they have done better?” — Amanda Ripley in her book, The Unthinkable

CM: Brad Pitt's mystery tattoo

Source: contactmusic.com
May 13, 2008

Source: contactmusic.com

Brad Pitt has a mysterious tattoo that may just be inspired by his time in New Orleans:

BRAD PITT has paid an odd tribute to his adopted New Orleans, Louisiana in the shape of a new tattoo on his lower back.

The movie star was spotted showing off a new tattoo over the weekend (10-11May08), but left those who saw it puzzled about what the black lines and boxes represented.

Experts told Britain's Daily Mail newspaper, which ran with the photos taken in Monaco, that the markings could be inspired by a map of the levees in New Orleans, which was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Inquiring minds want to know.


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After Katrina and its horrible aftermath, Chin Music Press felt compelled to shine its wobbly flashlight on New Orleans. This effort resulted in our second book, Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans? Along the way, we met a community of passionate, eloquent writers who care deeply about what happens to the Big Easy. This blog became a natural extension of the book. It's our way of adding voices to the unfolding story of New Orleans.


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