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Now, your e-mails in response to yesterday's program. My co-host, Melissa Block, spoke with Kip Holden, the mayor of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, about how that city is recovering from Hurricane Gustav.

A faceup artist paints the face and makeup for BJDs, or ball-jointed dolls. These flawless, lifelike dolls are made of resin and have ball joints that allow incredible flexibility. First ...