Barnes busting loose on boards Nov 21, 2009
Barnes grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds in the season-opening win against New Orleans, which helped earn him his first career start against Wofford ... Barnes' first field goal of the season came on a short jumper against New Orleans ... The Bulldogs beat New Orleans 67-59 in the season opener and lost 60-57 to Wofford. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Local business owner connected to historic Reserve cottage by birth Nov 21, 2009
Puglia explained that the shop building and connected living space opened in the early 1950s when Ernest and Ethyl Torres moved to the area from New Orleans to open a fresh flower shop. The building that houses Shea Puglias antique and homer decor store Gazebeaux has operated as a business since the 1950s. (L Observateur, LA)
Did Easy Rider's Predictions About America Come True? Nov 21, 2009
Day 6 I begin the day by flying from Albuquerque, N.M., to New Orleans ... Day 7After Hanson's murder, Wyatt and Billy hit New Orleans for the celebratory dinner they'd promised each other and for the visit to Madame Tinkertoys' brothel they'd promised their fallen friend ... He's left sobbing as he embraces a monument in New Orleans' St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, cursing his mother for some past transgression. (Slate)
Review: Cage and 'Bad' intriguing Nov 21, 2009
Nicolas Cage and Val Kilmer size up a crime scene in "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans." STORY HIGHLIGHTS. Nicolas Cage in "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans," directed by Werner Herzog ... Story is based on 1992 "Bad Lieutenant," with action moved to New Orleans. (CNN)
Reports of Squalid Conditions at New Orleans Prison Nov 21, 2009
Since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, some parts of New Orleans have made a steady recovery, while others have not ... After an hour in the New Orleans sun, nobody has come out who is willing to talk. (Yahoo News -- Prison Issues)
Relationship lessons remain from former boss, mentor Nov 21, 2009
Some competent broadcasters who went on to the television market in New Orleans cut their teeth at those stations in Houma-Thibodaux, as well as some writers and editors ... After Hurricane Katrina, an aunt and uncle had lost their home in New Orleans and moved to an assisted living home in Thibodaux. (New Iberia, LA)
Newsweek: Is Disney giving an interracial lesson? Nov 21, 2009
Tiana wants to own a restaurantshe makes a mean beignetbut she's so busy working to save money for it that she barely notices when a prince comes to her corner of 1920s New Orleans. Like every Disney prince, Naveen seems completely unattainable, though for reasons that have less to do with his station or his dreamy French accent than with our own, more modern concerns. (MSNBC -- Race)
A special dedication for this weeks travelin music Nov 21, 2009
Some amateur linguists believe that the word refers to the Cajuns occasional habit of eating raccoons, or from the use of coonskin caps by the Cajuns ancestors while fighting in the Battle of New Orleans or in the Revolutionary War under Spanish colonial Governor Bernardo de Glvez. Yet others hold that the term derives from the shape of Cajun women after having children (like a raccoon viewed from above). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Results Worldwide Nov 21, 2009
New Orleans 110 Phoenix 103, Utah 90 San Antonio 83, LA Lakers 108 Chicago 93. n CYCLING. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
We salute... Nov 21, 2009
THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS who are on a roll like this state has never before experienced and who have given Washington Parish residents a lot of reasons to laugh, joke, smile and hope. Copyright. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Free clinic in Arkansas tied to health debate Nov 20, 2009
More than 1,000 people showed up at a health clinic held by the association in New Orleans on Nov. 14, and a 2-day free clinic is planned in Kansas City, Mo. on Dec. 9-10. (KSLA.com, LA)
Barack's Inability To Make Decisions! Nov 20, 2009
neworleanscajun wrote on Nov 18, 2009 7:01 AM:" To "To New Orleans Cajun":I wish I could be as optimistic as you about the continued greatness of the United States. Like many of us on the forum, I was raised by parents and grandparents who were shaped by the Depression and World War II. There is SUCH a dichotomy between the mindset of "the Greatest Generation" compared to current society.The brave men and women who continue to serve in the military are the hope of our future. They are the ones... (New Iberia, LA)
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Guidry s texture and color-rich mixed-media collage work also graces the walls of the Louisiana Governor s Mansion, St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church and some of the most prestigious galleries in New Orleans and throughout Europe ... When the couple retired, New Olreans native Charmaine Savasten knew she wanted to come home, she said, but not to New Orleans. (New Iberia, LA)
Men's Basketball Nov 20, 2009
at Southeastern Louisiana. at Louisiana-Lafayette. (Fausports.com)
Women's Basketball Nov 20, 2009
vs. Lynn University (Exhibition). vs. Webber International. (Fausports.com)
Women's Tennis Nov 20, 2009
Florida Gulf Coast Fall Classic. Florida Gulf Coast Fall Classic. (Fausports.com)
Play mor' Tigers? Nov 20, 2009
MATCHUP: Big East No. 6 vs. Conference USA THIS WEEK'S PROJECTION: vs. NEW ORLEANS BOWL. DATE/TIME: Dec. 20/8:30 p.m. TV: ESPN SITE: New Orleans MATCHUP: Conference USA vs. Sun Belt No. 1 THIS WEEK'S PROJECTION: vs. LAS VEGAS BOWL ... DATE/TIME: Jan. 1/8:30 p.m. TV: Fox SITE: New Orleans MATCHUP: BCS vs. BCS THIS WEEK'S PROJECTION: vs. FIESTA BOWL. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Feds OK breakup to cut power costs in Ark., Miss. Nov 20, 2009
Other companies in the pact are Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Texas and Entergy New Orleans. Paul Suskie, chairman of the Arkansas Public Service Commission, said Arkansas ratepayers have paid more than $900 million over the past three years to the operating agreement. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Prep football action Nov 20, 2009
(11-0)Friday: vs. St. Augustine (New Orleans) in 5A second-round playoff at Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans. 16. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Hornets 110, Suns 103 Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009 Phoenix Suns - New Orleans Hornets Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... New Orleans110,Phoenix103 ... New OrleansHornets. (USA Today -- Sports)
Post-Katrina, New Orleans coming back more Hispanic Nov 20, 2009
from Mexico and Christian, from Honduras are two of many Hispanics who are helping New Orleans clean up after hurricane Katrina ... New Orleans has seen the most rapid racial shift of any city in America ... The joint study by Tulane University in New Orleans and the University of California, Berkeley, found that a large number of the newly arrived are subject to unsafe working conditions, wage disputes, and inadequate access to healthcare. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
Sign the guestbook for UGA Nov 20, 2009
Guest Book for UGA VII Online Guest Book by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Legacy. In partnership with UGA VII. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Wal-Mart scuffle prompts racism claims Nov 20, 2009
At the time of the incident, Ellis was a pre-med student at Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was home visiting relatives when she made a trip to on January 6, 2007, to pick up some items for her mother. (CNN)
FIRE LOG Nov. 2-8, 2009 Nov 20, 2009
4:55 a.m. New Orleans Drive, medical emergency. 6:36 a.m. Kiltartan Drive, medical emergency. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
* Negligence caused floods: judge Nov 20, 2009
AP , NEW ORLEANS Friday, Nov 20, 2009, Page 7 ... US District Judge Stanwood Duval sided with six residents and one business who argued the Army Corps shoddy oversight of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet led to the flooding of New Orleans Lower 9th Ward and neighboring St Bernard Parish ... He said, however, the corps couldnt be held liable for the flooding of eastern New Orleans, where two of the plaintiffs lived. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Recap: LA Lakers vs. Chicago Nov 20, 2009
Peja Stojakovic nailed 7-of-11 three-point tries and recorded 25 points and 13 rebounds to carry New Orleans to a 110-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns. It's painfully clear to everyone but the management of the New York Knicks that there's only one question to which Allen Iverson remains "The Answer.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Saints RB Bush misses two practices this week Nov 20, 2009
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush misses second straight practice - ESPN. Updated: November 19, 2009, 6:05 PM ET. (ESPN -- Football)
Will the Katrina Ruling Prevent Another Disaster? Nov 20, 2009
Water flows through a breach in the repaired Inner Harbor Canal toward the Ninth Ward district on Sept. 23, 2005, in New Orleans Justin Sullivan / Getty ... There can be something thrilling about accountability, so it was nice to see a federal judge declare the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly responsible for the destruction of most of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina ... The Corps betrayed New Orleans in a number of ways. (Time.com)
Get To Know QB Mike Reilly Nov 20, 2009
Reilly: I worked out, after I was in Green Bay, I went to Buffalo and Seattle and then New Orleans just recently. What have you been doing. (PackerReport.com)
Cambridge Police: Arrests Nov. 9-15, 2009 Nov 19, 2009
Nov. 11, 7:14 p.m., Caroline Malouse, 17, of 2716 Dauphine St., New Orleans, La. arrested at Urban Outfitters on charges of shoplifting. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Judge blamesCorps for Katrina flood Nov 19, 2009
Mario Tama / Getty Images fileIra Jackson pulls his boat through a flooded street Sept. 5, 2005 in New Orleans, a week after Hurricane Katrina hit ... 18: Michael Grunwald, national correspondent for Time magazine talks with Rachel Maddow about a new ruling against the Army Corps of Engineers for negligence in preventing flooding in New Orleans ... 18: Rachel Maddow relays the breaking news that a district court judge in New Orleans has ruled that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly... (MSNBC -- Race)
Hurricane Katrina hearing begins Nov 19, 2009
A lawsuit filed by New Orleans residents against government engineers for damages caused by Hurricane Katrina is to be heard in court in Louisiana ... The plaintiffs argue that because of the Corp of Engineers' poor upkeep of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet (MRGO), a shipping channel that links the Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans, flooding in the city's St Bernard Parish and Lower Ninth Ward was exacerbated. (BBC News -- Americas)
Army Corps Of Engineers' Failed During Katrina Nov 19, 2009
U.S. District Judge Stanwood Duval late Wednesday ruled in favor of residents who alleged the Army Corps' shoddy oversight of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet led to the flooding of New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward and neighboring St. Bernard Parish. Many in Katrina have argued that Katrina, which struck the region Aug. 29, 2005, was a manmade disaster caused by the Army Corps' failure to maintain the levee system protecting the city. (W-USA News, DC)
Judge: Negligence Caused Katrina Flooding Nov 19, 2009
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 18, 2009 ... Bryan Vernon and Dorothy Bell are rescued from their rooftop after Hurricane Katrina hit, causing flooding in their New Orleans neighborhood, Monday Morning, Aug. 29, 2005 ... Residents have returned and homes are being restored, but New Orleans is still struggling to recover from Hurricane Katrina. (CBS News)
Post-Katrina, New Orleans coming back more Hispanic Nov 19, 2009
from Mexico and Christian, from Honduras are two of many Hispanics who are helping New Orleans clean up after hurricane Katrina ... New Orleans has seen the most rapid racial shift of any city in America ... The joint study by Tulane University in New Orleans and the University of California, Berkeley, found that a large number of the newly arrived are subject to unsafe working conditions, wage disputes, and inadequate access to healthcare. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
Read more... Nov 19, 2009
One of the primary grants is a $200,000 gift to help the Volunteers of America of Greater New Orleans' housing subsidiary build 315 affordable housing units ... "The Entergy Charitable Foundation is investing in our work to build affordable housing for working families in greater New Orleans. Entergy's investments in our housing development efforts have helped Volunteers of America leverage over $45 million of additional funds to bring these housing units to market," said James LeBlanc,... (PNN Online)
Saints acquire veteran DB McAlister Nov 19, 2009
Suddenly, the 10-year veteran cornerback has been snapped up by the New Orleans Saints-one of only two remaining unbeaten teams in the NFL-and he's glad to be back in pads again. "Earlier in the offseason I wasn't ready or (didn't) have the mindset to come back and play football," McAlister said Wednesday, his first day with the club. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Trip to Sesame Street Live brings my family full circle Nov 19, 2009
My mom likes to tell a story of the time when I was a child she scored much-coveted front row seats to a Sesame Street Live performance in New Orleans. As an avid childhood fan, she took me to the show knowing it would be a huge hit. (New Iberia, LA)
PaulDaughertyInside College Basketball Xavier's hoping for another year as the little school that could. Nov 19, 2009
The other Xavier is in New Orleans. Fine institution. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
It's a High-5 Night for U2 Nov 19, 2009
FOR THE RECORD: New Orleans tribute In some editions of Thursday's Times, the caption on a front-page photograph of musicians performing a tribute to New Orleans at the Grammy Awards misidentified the singer on the far left as Allen Toussaint. Toussaint did perform in the finale, but the musician shown was Sam Moore. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Ask Jamie: What will Elam do? Nov 19, 2009
-- Ross from New Orleans ----- The Class of 2011 in the Bayou State looks really good at this time ... Is it wide receiver (Lutcher), running back Kenny Hilliard (Patterson) or defensive tackle Anthony Johnson (New Orleans). (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Judge: Corps Failed To Stop Katrina Flood Nov 19, 2009
NEW ORLEANS -- The federal government could be vulnerable to billions of dollars in claims after a judge ruled that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly maintain a navigation channel led to massive flooding in Hurricane Katrina ... Duval sided with six residents and one business who argued the Army Corps' shoddy oversight of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet led to the flooding of New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward and neighboring St. Bernard Parish ... He said, however, the corps couldn't... (Click2Houston, TX)
'Geezer Bandit' sought in Calif. bank heists Nov 19, 2009
Nov. 18: Michael Grunwald, national correspondent for Time magazine talks with Rachel Maddow about a new ruling against the Army Corps of Engineers for negligence in preventing flooding in New Orleans. Breaking news alerts (about 1 per day) to sign up or text NEWS to MSNBC (67622). (MSNBC -- Crime)
Relationship lessons remain from former boss, mentor Nov 19, 2009
Some competent broadcasters who went on to the television market in New Orleans cut their teeth at those stations in Houma-Thibodaux, as well as some writers and editors ... After Hurricane Katrina, an aunt and uncle had lost their home in New Orleans and moved to an assisted living home in Thibodaux. (New Iberia, LA)
Reports of Squalid Conditions at New Orleans Prison Nov 19, 2009
Since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, some parts of New Orleans have made a steady recovery, while others have not ... After an hour in the New Orleans sun, nobody has come out who is willing to talk. (Yahoo News -- Prison Issues)
NFL vs. unruly fans: League out to protect game day experience Nov 19, 2009
-- Already at 20 ounces or less: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers ... -- Six hours: Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints ...... (USA Today -- Sports)
FANS SPEAK: 'The league's trying to control people' Nov 19, 2009
Contributing: Tom Pedulla in Atlanta; Gary Mihoces in New Orleans; Skip Wood in San Diego; Nate Davis in Landover, Md. and in Minneapolis. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ex-congressman hopes to stay free on bond Nov 18, 2009
William Jefferson, a Democrat who represented parts of New Orleans, was sentenced Friday to the longest prison term ever imposed on a congressman for corruption charges. A judge will decide on Wednesday when Jefferson must begin serving his time. (KSLA.com, LA)
Hornets defeat Clippers 110-102 Nov 18, 2009
(AP) NEW ORLEANS - David West had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Jeff Bower picked up his first coaching win in the New Orleans Hornets' 110-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. With Chris Paul out, point guards Darren Collison and Bobby Brown scored 12 apiece and combined for 11 assists as New Orleans snapped a three-game losing streak ... Peja Stojakovic scored 15 points for New Orleans, hitting six free throws down the stretch to seal the win. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Women's Cross Country Places Three On All-Region Team Nov 18, 2009
Current time at Stony Brook 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Women's squad finished third at Northeast Regional. (Goseawolves.org)
Running back by committee Nov 18, 2009
SAN DIEGO Straight out of Cal, remember, he started with New Orleans. The so-called Big Easy long had been an exciting and fun town, unless you were talking about its National Football League team. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The BECA Foundation Announces Its BECA Fundraiser + Art Auction Nov 18, 2009
527 St. Joseph Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 ... November 16, 2009, New Orleans, LA Although its been a tough year for many art galleries and arts organizations throughout the United States, The BECA Foundation, a non-profit arts organization with offices here in New Orleans and Denver, CO, is hopeful that for 2010 it will be able to keep the gallery doors open to a vital physical gallery space here in New Orleans. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Guidelines Delay Start of Mammograms to Age 50, Then Every Other Year Nov 18, 2009
SOURCES: Diana Petitti, M.D., M.P.H., associate director, Center for Health Information and Research, and professor, biomedical informatics, Arizona State University, Phoenix; Elizabeth Fontham, Dr.P.H., M.P.H., professor and dean, School of Public Health, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, and national volunteer president, American Cancer Society; Carol Lee, M.D., chairwoman, Breast Imaging Commission, American College of Radiology; Nov. 17, 2009, Annals of Internal Medicine. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Georgia swimming team lands a trio of prospects Nov 18, 2009
and Christian Riess of New Orleans have signed with the Bulldogs ... and Christian Riess of New Orleans have signed with the Bulldogs. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dolphins' unusual scheme has Panthers concerned Nov 18, 2009
Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme played with him in New Orleans and called Williams one of the smartest football players I've ever played with, at any position. But it also opens the door for quarterback Pat White, meaning the Panthers can't truly know what to expect from Dolphins offensive coordinator Dan Henning, who called plays in Charlotte from 2002-2006. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Barack's Inability To Make Decisions! Nov 18, 2009
Decorum Please wrote on Nov 16, 2009 12:26 PM:" To cypressbayou girl, I'm not sure from where you're getting your information. There were plenty of people who criticized Bush's going to war. I've never heard or read anything about Bush stopping an assassination attempt on Bin Laden. (Kathleen Blanco deserves some blame: she did wait too long to declare a state of emergency, but once the hurricane passed, Bush and FEMA did a wretched job of helping the city of New Orleans recover.) I'd like to... (New Iberia, LA)
It's a High-5 Night for U2 Nov 18, 2009
FOR THE RECORD: New Orleans tribute In some editions of Thursday's Times, the caption on a front-page photograph of musicians performing a tribute to New Orleans at the Grammy Awards misidentified the singer on the far left as Allen Toussaint. Toussaint did perform in the finale, but the musician shown was Sam Moore. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Reports of Squalid Conditions at New Orleans Prison Nov 17, 2009
Since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, some parts of New Orleans have made a steady recovery, while others have not ... After an hour in the New Orleans sun, nobody has come out who is willing to talk. (Yahoo News -- Prison Issues)
Acting CAO eyes St. Johns top spot Nov 17, 2009
Boe is in his concluding semester of political science studies at Tulane University in New Orleans. He and his wife Courtney are residents of LaPlace. (L Observateur, LA)
Story:Mathews still questionable Nov 17, 2009
Further tests on Chris Paul's ankle show nothing beyond a sprain, but there is no timetable for the star point guard's return to the New Orleans Hornets. The team says an MRI confirmed the initial diagnosis. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Post-Katrina, New Orleans coming back more Hispanic Nov 17, 2009
from Mexico and Christian, from Honduras are two of many Hispanics who are helping New Orleans clean up after hurricane Katrina ... New Orleans has seen the most rapid racial shift of any city in America ... The joint study by Tulane University in New Orleans and the University of California, Berkeley, found that a large number of the newly arrived are subject to unsafe working conditions, wage disputes, and inadequate access to healthcare. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
Sandy Rosenthal: Don't use 'Katrina shorthand' Nov 17, 2009
A Saturday Banner-Herald story headlined "Artist's gift says thanks" included the phrasing "when the Category 5 hurricane plowed into the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, 2005, ripping apart some 275,000 homes and sending floodwaters over the levees protecting low-lying New Orleans.". On the contrary, 275,000 homes were damaged in New Orleans because levees failed catastrophically in a number of places as a result of design and construction errors by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ... Sandy Rosenthal -... (Athens Banner-Herald)
La. busy with TV, movie productions Nov 17, 2009
NEW ORLEANS With hurricane season ending, film and TV production in south Louisiana is picking up, and New Orleans is on track to break last year's filming record. David Simon, creator of "The Wire" and "Homicide: Life on the Street," started shooting the first season of his HBO series "Treme" in New Orleans this month, and actor Jason Statham had a downtown office building bustling with production of a scene for the action thriller, "The Mechanic." ... They are among at least eight film and TV... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Coghlan, Bailey net rookie of year awards Nov 17, 2009
He was at Triple-A New Orleans this year when the Marlins told him they wanted to try him in the outfield. Coghlan played one minor league game in left -- without getting a fly ball -- and then was brought up to the majors. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Baseball Announces Early Signing Class of Four Nov 17, 2009
NEW ORLEANS - The Tulane baseball program added four players during the early signing period as head coach announced that LHP Zak Adams, RHP Jacques De Gruy, RHP/OF Alex Facundus and LHP Jason Jabour will join the program for 2011 as part of a pitching-rich signing class ... He attended Holy Cross High School in New Orleans before spending a year at Northlake Christian following Hurricane Katrina and then moving to Dallas after his freshman season ... He attended Holy Cross High School in New... (Tulanegreenwave.com)
