Friday, January 15, 2010

Honore: U.S. military should have reached Haiti sooner

New Orleans shares culture, and tragedy, with Haiti
~Jarvis DeBerry
~That's an anguish we know all too well. It can seem like an eternity, the gap between a tragedy and accounting for everybody you love.

In Haiti, Awe-stuck News Media Run for Coverage and Ratings

Scientists defend coastal project against critics~Amy Wold

Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. covering fewer homeowners, CEO reports
~Ed Anderson


Slabbed Friday

P / C industry must increase to offset the underwriting investment~The most recent reports of property/casualty insurers indicate a return to profits, thanks in large measure to a quiet hurricane season. But behind the rosy reports is a thorny problem — lower investment income.

Editorial boards take notice: Charity a State issue with National consequences
SaveCharityHospital.com


Congratulations!
To Mrs. Gadbois, Mr. Zurik, and the rest of his former WWL crew for winning the illustrious Dupont award!
~H/T~American Zombie

New trees grow in Houma
~John DeSantis


Flood plan pricetag soars
~Joe Ferguson
~The Army Corps of Engineers now estimates that rechanneling the Rio de Flag through the city to prevent flooding in several neighborhoods will end up costing taxpayers $85 million. That is a $31 million increase from the last estimate offered by the Corps in 2004. The city of Flagstaff is financially responsible for up to 35 percent of the project.

Crumbling Infrastructure a National Security Concern, Experts Say ~Matthew Harwood

Traditional Frosted King Cake Recipe ~WWL
~Lassezes Le Bon Temp Roule'!

Cuban art celebration in NOLA
~Doug MacCash


BackTalk with B.G.~Clifton Lee

Sweet Home New Orleans
Cluster Lee & The Power House Blues Band~La. Music Factory


Jazz guitarist John Scofield's gospel detour to New Orleans led him down 'Piety Street'
~Keith Spera


See You Later Alligator: Louisiana Legend Bobby Charles Dead at 71

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