Here it is: the first (beta) issue of LAB: testing the water. What’s it about? Good question. Let’s see. It’s chock-full of candid interviews with creative folks with plenty of savoir-faire— freelance artists, craftsters, indie business owners, media makers, publishers, cultural entrepreneurs— whatever you want to call ‘em, these are people who are passionate about what they do. What else? Photography & illustration showcases, DIY resources, startup profiles, comix, web journalism, short fiction, and 101 Sex Tricks To Try Before You Die (no, that’s Cosmopolitan… just seeing if you’re paying attention)— 132 pages of words, pictures, and colors. For a better overview, check out issue 0.5’s letter from the editor or our very first blog entry (isn’t it cute?). What now? Depending on your attention span or time budget, you can: