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Auto Insurance Law Louisiana

Canadian Auto Insurance Quote | November 11th 2009

Under the auto insurance law of Louisiana you should bear the responsibility for any car which at you is. This auto insurance in Louisiana compensates losses the properties connected with damage or with corporal damage at which you will be legally r read more

kissmygumbo

Thoughts and Prayers

Kiss My Gumbo | November 10th 2009 by Greta Perry

Thoughts and prayers to Staff Sgt Henry DeJean and his family over the untimely loss of 7 year old daughter, Paige DeJean. She was shot by a stray bullet while sleeping early Sunday morning as she slept on an air mattress in the living room of her ho read more

kissmygumbo

WWII Museum “Beyond All Boundaries” Grand Opening

Kiss My Gumbo | November 10th 2009 by Greta Perry

I pretty much spent last weekend at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. I feel so at home there, surrounded by people who love their Country. Of course, hanging with Sir JJ Witmeyer, (who is like Norm form Cheers there) helps. Friday was read more

CCGroovy

LIL BOOSIE Sentenced to 4 YEARS in PRISON!!!

CRAZY...COOL...GROOVY!!! | November 10th 2009 by CCGroovy

Rapper LIL BOOSIE; from BATON ROUGE, LA, is going to jail for a lot longer than originally expected!!!In September, BOOSIE was sentenced to serve 2 years on a 10 year Suspended Sentence after being convicted on 3rd offense MARIJUANA POSSESSION charge read more

tconley

DOE Will Not Open Oil Reserve in Response to Ida

HeatingOil.com | November 10th 2009 by Tara

Map showing tropical storm Ida’s progression through the Gulf of Mexico. (image: weather.com) Although the Department of Energy is still evaluating the damage Tropical Storm Ida may have done to U.S. oil supplies, it does not expect refineries to n read more

ArtYouKnow

Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, 3 star

Hotel Directory, Reviews & Destination Information | November 10th 2009 by Denys

This Property offers highest standards of service, exceptional accommodation and convenient facilities to make your stay a grand experience. LocationLocated just one block in front of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Centre, the inn is situated within read more

cathyskye

Them Bones by Howard Waldrop

Kittling: Books | November 10th 2009 by Cathy

Title: Them BonesAuthor: Howard WaldropISBN: 0-441-80557-4, Ace Science Fiction, 1984Genre: Science Fiction/ Time TravelRating: C+First Line: "There's a horse in the small mound," said Bessie.It's 1929 and archaeologists are digging in a mound in Lou read more

dotartdude

Halloween Party

pic journal | November 9th 2009 by Mo

On Halloween night I attended a party at this house in Metairie. The front lawn was decorated with tombstones and skeletons. Lights flashed in some spots. Fog shrouded the front garden in mystery. read more

dotartdude

Illuminated Jackolanterns

pic journal | November 9th 2009 by Mo

Jackolanterns illuminated the front sidewalk leading up to the house. The edges of the sidewalk were lined with strings of orange lights. Orange light glowed across the front lawn. read more

dotartdude

Fog

pic journal | November 9th 2009 by Mo

A little fog is always good for setting a spooky Halloween mood. Periodically a smoke machine would blow smoke toward the entrance of the house. Here are a few shots of the front of the house at its foggiest. read more

dotartdude

Party Inside

pic journal | November 9th 2009 by Mo

The sign along the front walkway said it all, "Party Inside." A ghost was on the front door. Inside there was a cauldron of small pumpkins. A table was covered with an array of tempting foods. read more

dotartdude

Desserts and More . . .

pic journal | November 9th 2009 by Mo

Behold items from the dessert table. An ear of corn is actually a jellyroll with candy corn on top. The punch bowl had Bloody Mary in it. Even the bathroom was decorated. read more

dotartdude

Backyard Ghost

pic journal | November 9th 2009 by Mo

A clapping sound was necessary to set this ghost into action. It would bob up and down. The head would move one way while the arms moved another way. A pink light would turn on as it moved. Orange lights adorned the garden area and arch where the gho read more

dotartdude

Other Backyard Decorations

pic journal | November 9th 2009 by Mo

Here are some scattered shots of decorations in other areas of the backyard. read more

dotartdude

Caricature Artist

pic journal | November 9th 2009 by Mo

A special guest at this Halloween party was a caricature artist. She was kept busy by drawing the portraits of the partiers. The room remained crowded with folks watching and waiting their turns. read more

dotartdude

Halloween Costumes!

pic journal | November 9th 2009 by Mo

Dressing up for Halloween is not just for kids. Here are some samples of costumes from a recent Halloween party I attended on Halloween night. There were many genres represented. read more

#25- AubreyJ’s Energy Update Report - November 09, 2009

AubreyJ.org | November 9th 2009

AubreyJ’s Latest Energy Update ReportOil Prices shot past $80 a barrel for a time Monday - Oil and Natural Gas Operations in Gulf of Mexico shut down as once Hurricane, now Tropical Storm Ida moved throughTuesday, November 09, 2009File photo by DoE read more

disgrasian

AMAZIAN OF THE WEEK! Anh “Joseph” Cao

DISGRASIAN | November 9th 2009

An R Prioritizing America's Health Over Party Lines Louisiana’s Joseph Cao–our favorite centrist Republican–has proven once again that although he probably belongs on our side of the fence, he’s totally doing some good shi read more

PRC

Proposed Demolitions: Neighborhood Conservation District Committe…

Presevation in the Present | November 9th 2009 by Michelle

NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT COMMITTEE Monday, November 16, 2009 AGENDA & PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 2:00 p.m. City Planning Commission Conference Room Amoco Building 1340 Poydras Street, 9th Floor New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112 **Please note t read more

1- Hurricane IDA - November 09, 2009

AubreyJ.org | November 9th 2009

* Hurricane IDA *IDA IS A CATEGORY TWO HURRICANE Post Date: Early Monday MorningNovember 09, 2009HURRICANE WARNING ISSUEDFOR A PORTION OF THE NORTHERN GULF COAST.AS OF 9:00pm CST, MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 105 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. IDA IS A C read more

DennyLyon

Cajun Joke: Boudreaux and Thibodeaux Play Golf

Comfort Food From Louisiana | November 9th 2009 by Denny Lyon

From Denny: Louisiana folks have an endless supply of Boudreaux and Thibodeaux jokes they tell for generations, using the local French-accented dialect, enjoy!From: maremare @ StumbleUpon who is from Sunshine, LouisianaBoudreaux and Thibodeaux Play read more

noureen

US Collapse: Economist Predicts Second Crises Wave Will Shatter U…

Pak Alert Press | November 9th 2009 by Noureen

Russian economist and academic Igor Panarin says that there is a strong possibility that the United States will break into six pieces by June 2010, which he says will be the result of a second economic crisis in late November. After Texas Governor Ri read more

dibayu

Levine pitches plan to patch shortfall

Tropical Fish Guide and Tips | November 9th 2009 by bayu aji

Louisiana’s health chief proposed Tuesday using one-time money to fill three-fourths of a $308 million projected shortfall in the state’s $6.5 billion Medicaid program. State Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Alan Levine called the pla read more

drdawg81

Catahoula Leopard Dog and Sno Maternity T-Shirt

Just For Dog Lovers | November 9th 2009 by Debra Garrison DVM

Louisiana Leopard Catahoula Dog is in the spirit of the Christmas holiday as he puts the finishing touches on a snowman.   $25.00 | Catahoula Leopard Dog | Read more... read more

sbuser

Style rules for catching Mardi Gras beads in New Orleans

New Orleans Daily Photo | November 8th 2009 by Steve Buser

There is a certain style to catching Mardi Gras beads in New Orleans. 1) keep you eye on the catch. 2) extend your arms 3) close in on the target.  4) Let your excitement run away with you. 5) There is no such thing as a bad catch.  6). The read more

ColoradoClaire

Historic Nottoway Plantation Houses Contemporary Restaurant

Culinary Colorado | November 8th 2009 by Claire Walter

Ramsay's Mansion Restaurant:  Stellar dining in the Louisiana countrysideNew Orleans is one of the country's best-known dining Meccas, but on a recent farm-to-table visit to Louisiana, I found lots of other amazing food. A recent addition t read more

knightofdawn

Louisiana Anxious, Watchful for Hurricane Ida

Philippines News On Queue | November 8th 2009 by Ronald Alversado

Since the terrible Hurricanie Katrina of four years ago, Louisiana is cautious when hurricanes are predicted. Ida is said to have regained strength as a hurricane, with the potential of reaching LouisianaBuy me a Beer[Click Here] if enjoy reading Lou read more

rootswire

Events coming up during the next two weeks

RootsWire | November 8th 2009 by Steve Hanson

Original Author:  desmoinesdem Last month was so busy that I didn't manage to post any event calendars here, but I am back on duty now. The highlight o read more

US National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Ida strengthens to Ca…

Simple Thoughts | November 8th 2009

Ida now a Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds MIAMI ? Hurricane Ida strengthened to a Category 2 storm on Sunday, and a hurricane watch was extended to the Florida Panhandle as Ida made its way across the Gulf of Mexico. The hurricane watch now stre read more

Hurricane watch issued for La., Miss. coastline as Ida crosses Yu…

Simple Thoughts | November 8th 2009

Hurricane watch issued for coastal La., Miss. MIAMI ? A hurricane watch has been issued for coastal Louisiana and Mississippi as Hurricane Ida begins making its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward the U.S. Ida could reach the northern Gulf Coast b read more