added 2007 Wed May 30 8:22:28 by populist
One of the persistent myths of the post-Katrina story is the "the federal government sent all this money to New Orleans". Well, yes and, really no.
One of the persistent myths of the post-Katrina story is the "the federal government sent all this money to New Orleans". Well, yes and, really no.
added 2007 Fri May 25 1:56:25 by TimALoftis
Murders in the city of New Orleans jumped 182 percent in the first three months of the year, and police fear it could go even higher with the scheduled withdrawal of National Guard troops from the city next month.
Murders in the city of New Orleans jumped 182 percent in the first three months of the year, and police fear it could go even higher with the scheduled withdrawal of National Guard troops from the city next month.
added 2007 Sun May 13 23:06:50 by bubba2
After a massive deadline filing rush recently that is still being sorted through, the United States is facing legal claims from more than 250,000 people in New Orleans demanding compensation because, they allege, the Corps negligently designed the waterworks that permeate the city.
After a massive deadline filing rush recently that is still being sorted through, the United States is facing legal claims from more than 250,000 people in New Orleans demanding compensation because, they allege, the Corps negligently designed the waterworks that permeate the city.
added 2007 Tue May 1 1:04:44 by JamesMarcus
When the Army Corps of Engineers solicited bids for drainage pumps for New Orleans, it copied the specifications--typos and all--from the catalog of the manufacturer that ultimately won the $32 million contract. The pumps subsequently proved to be defective.
When the Army Corps of Engineers solicited bids for drainage pumps for New Orleans, it copied the specifications--typos and all--from the catalog of the manufacturer that ultimately won the $32 million contract. The pumps subsequently proved to be defective.
added 2007 Tue Apr 24 13:56:58 by robert.carter
Honda of Slidell The real "Toyota of New Orleans". Get all the information on New Orleans Honda. We do everything humanly possible to beat that best price from any of the other dealers who would love to be THE Honda of New Orleans
Honda of Slidell The real "Toyota of New Orleans". Get all the information on New Orleans Honda. We do everything humanly possible to beat that best price from any of the other dealers who would love to be THE Honda of New Orleans
added 2007 Thu Apr 5 5:33:40 by STONERS
With hurricane season less than two months away and memories of Katrina less than two years old, city leaders are still trying to sort out how they will evacuate residents this year if another storm approaches.
With hurricane season less than two months away and memories of Katrina less than two years old, city leaders are still trying to sort out how they will evacuate residents this year if another storm approaches.
added 2007 Sat Mar 31 5:28:53 by TechnologyExpert
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A congressional subcommittee accused Google on Friday of "airbrushing history" by replacing post-Hurricane Katrina satellite imagery on its popular map portal with images of the region taken before the storm's devastation.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A congressional subcommittee accused Google on Friday of "airbrushing history" by replacing post-Hurricane Katrina satellite imagery on its popular map portal with images of the region taken before the storm's devastation.
added 2007 Mon Mar 26 9:45:04 by Alexia
Netscape's New Orleans Voices continues with a tour of the new Musician's Village courtesy of local musician, Margie Perez.
Netscape's New Orleans Voices continues with a tour of the new Musician's Village courtesy of local musician, Margie Perez.
added 2007 Fri Mar 23 20:55:00 by STONERS
Sixty-four-year-old Vivian Westerman rode out Hurricane Katrina in her 19th-century house. So terrible was the experience that she wanted two things before the 2006 season arrived: a backup power source and a gun.
Sixty-four-year-old Vivian Westerman rode out Hurricane Katrina in her 19th-century house. So terrible was the experience that she wanted two things before the 2006 season arrived: a backup power source and a gun.
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added 2007 Mon Mar 19 8:48:14 by Alexia
"Trombone Shorty" was a band leader by age 6. Now 21, he leads his "funky jazz" band, Orleans Avenue, as they carry the flag heralding the next generation of sounds from The Big Easy. Meet Shorty as he introduces us to his hometown neighborhood, Treme, the oldest Black neighborhood in America.
"Trombone Shorty" was a band leader by age 6. Now 21, he leads his "funky jazz" band, Orleans Avenue, as they carry the flag heralding the next generation of sounds from The Big Easy. Meet Shorty as he introduces us to his hometown neighborhood, Treme, the oldest Black neighborhood in America.
added 2007 Wed Mar 14 23:14:51 by JamesMarcus
Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco lashed out at the Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday for installing defective pumps at three major drainage canals just before the start of last summer's hurricane season. "This could put a lot of our people in jeopardy," Blanco said. "It begs the question: Are we really safe?"
Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco lashed out at the Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday for installing defective pumps at three major drainage canals just before the start of last summer's hurricane season. "This could put a lot of our people in jeopardy," Blanco said. "It begs the question: Are we really safe?"
added 2007 Tue Mar 13 22:33:01 by TechnologyExpert
The Army Corps of Engineers, rushing to meet President Bush's promise to protect New Orleans by the start of the 2006 hurricane season, installed defective flood-control pumps last year despite warnings from its own expert that the equipment would fail during a storm, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press. The 2006 hurricane seaso
The Army Corps of Engineers, rushing to meet President Bush's promise to protect New Orleans by the start of the 2006 hurricane season, installed defective flood-control pumps last year despite warnings from its own expert that the equipment would fail during a storm, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press. The 2006 hurricane seaso
added 2007 Sun Mar 11 15:17:30 by Soren85
Storm leads to friendship, which leads to recovery aid.
Storm leads to friendship, which leads to recovery aid.
added 2007 Sun Mar 11 6:20:40 by STONERS
With the boom of cannons, the Navy commissioned the USS New Orleans before thousands of onlookers Saturday, marking the first time since at least World War II a Navy ship has been built and commissioned in its namesake city.
With the boom of cannons, the Navy commissioned the USS New Orleans before thousands of onlookers Saturday, marking the first time since at least World War II a Navy ship has been built and commissioned in its namesake city.
added 2007 Fri Mar 2 12:03:29 by Aidenag
The city of New Orleans filed a $77 billion damage claim against the Army Corps of Engineers Thursday for flooding that inundated the city when levees failed after Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. Under the Federal Tort Act, Thursday was the last day residents could file such a claim against the Corps.
The city of New Orleans filed a $77 billion damage claim against the Army Corps of Engineers Thursday for flooding that inundated the city when levees failed after Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. Under the Federal Tort Act, Thursday was the last day residents could file such a claim against the Corps.
added 2007 Fri Feb 16 7:45:21 by TechnologyExpert
After nearly a decade in the city of their dreams, Kasandra Larsen and her fiancÃ;©, Dylan Langlois, climbed into a rented moving truck on Marais Street last Sunday, pointed it toward New Hampshire, and said goodbye. Not because of some great betrayal - they had, after all, come back after losing everything in Hurricane Kat
After nearly a decade in the city of their dreams, Kasandra Larsen and her fiancÃ;©, Dylan Langlois, climbed into a rented moving truck on Marais Street last Sunday, pointed it toward New Hampshire, and said goodbye. Not because of some great betrayal - they had, after all, come back after losing everything in Hurricane Kat
added 2007 Tue Feb 13 16:43:34 by STONERS
A powerful storm and likely a tornado hit the New Orleans area early Tuesday, killing an elderly woman, injuring at least 15 other people, and damaging dozens of business and homes in a region still trying to recover from Hurricane Katrina .
A powerful storm and likely a tornado hit the New Orleans area early Tuesday, killing an elderly woman, injuring at least 15 other people, and damaging dozens of business and homes in a region still trying to recover from Hurricane Katrina .
added 2007 Tue Feb 13 13:21:07 by MyWayOnNow
An apparent tornado ripped through the New Orleans area early Tuesday, ripping the roof off a hotel, knocking down power lines and injuring three people.
An apparent tornado ripped through the New Orleans area early Tuesday, ripping the roof off a hotel, knocking down power lines and injuring three people.
added 2007 Mon Feb 12 6:39:59 by Alexia
Netscape Anchor Alexia Prichard gets beaned with beads and meets some fun characters at Mardi Gras 2007.
Netscape Anchor Alexia Prichard gets beaned with beads and meets some fun characters at Mardi Gras 2007.
added 2007 Sun Feb 11 2:52:43 by jeremytoday
New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees dislocated his left elbow in the first quarter of the Pro Bowl on Saturday.
New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees dislocated his left elbow in the first quarter of the Pro Bowl on Saturday.
added 2007 Wed Jan 24 14:29:51 by TimALoftis
The Army Corps of Engineers is rebuilding a stronger levee system in New Orleans after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. But scientists now see something more dangerous than seasonal hurricanes: global warming.
The Army Corps of Engineers is rebuilding a stronger levee system in New Orleans after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. But scientists now see something more dangerous than seasonal hurricanes: global warming.
added 2007 Mon Jan 22 1:16:49 by corey.spring
The Chicago Bears are headed to the Super Bowl after defeating the New Orleans Saints to win the NFC Championship. The Bears will face either the Indianapolis Colts or the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Feb. 4.
The Chicago Bears are headed to the Super Bowl after defeating the New Orleans Saints to win the NFC Championship. The Bears will face either the Indianapolis Colts or the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Feb. 4.
added 2007 Thu Jan 11 21:35:51 by Karina
More than 1,000 people marched on City Hall on Thursday, seeking an end to the violence that has claimed nine lives in this struggling city since New Year's Day.
More than 1,000 people marched on City Hall on Thursday, seeking an end to the violence that has claimed nine lives in this struggling city since New Year's Day.
