State senator wants La. to reject health care overhaulA Louisiana lawmaker is attempting to nullify the congressional health care overhaul, if it passes. State Sen. A.G. Crowe, a Republican from Slidell, has proposed a bill that asserts states’ rights to refuse the federal mandates proposed in the congressional Democrats’ health care legislation …Read More
Police: Driver of stolen SUV asked cop for directionsSlidell Police investigators say a New Orleans man is in jail after using questionable judgment in finding his way back to the interstate. According to Captain Kevin Foltz, as a Slidell officer was in line at the drive-through of the McDonalds on Brownswitch road, a 2003 Ford Explorer pulled along side her …Read More
Vitter picks up Republican challenger
U.S. Sen. David Vitter has picked up a Republican challenger for his re-election bid, a first-time office-seeker who manages a garden center in Alexandria. Milton Gordon says Vitter, a Republican running for a second term, hasn’t been conservative enough, is out of touch with people and should have resigned after he was embroiled in a prostitution scandal …Read More
New Orleans Escorts: Can The FBI-DOJ Probe Of New Orleans’ Police Hurricane Katrina Shootings …
March 10, 2010
This new FBI probe called a ‘Civil Rights Investigation’, will abet unjust invasions of privacy, witch-hunting, selective prosecution, patronage for elites and cronies, and augment political agendas. (Note: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was no better off from FBI investigations and surveillance on him.) Alarmingly, neither citizens nor businesses in Louisiana are safe from sham probes that aids coverups, cooking the books. For example, the way the identities of the Canal Street Brothel “Johns” were concealed (no doubt to serve crony purposes or useful for future arm-twisting). Or, like doctored information that prevented federal Judge Thomas Porteous (whose impeachment hearing is now before the U.S. Congress) from a similar fate as the judges, sheriffs, and others who went to jail in the “Operation Wrinkled Robe” scandal. Yet, harbored federal and state courts in New Orleans are more corrupt than Gretna. (Even a federal court affidavit shows that the Clerk of Court steers newly-filed lawsuits to the judge of her choice, rather than randomly allot cases as civil procedure requires.) Irrefutable det …
New Orleans Escorts: Our Views: Scandals hit elsewhere
March 10, 2010
Advocate Opinion page staff
Published: Mar 9, 2010
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We still remember all the comments about Louisiana’s reputation for corruption made after Hurricane Katrina by those who were skeptical about spending federal money for recovery.
Critics wondered why those outside Louisiana should send billions to a state with such a checkered past.
This newspaper takes a back seat to no one in its distaste for corruption, and we readily admit Louisiana has had its problems in this regard. But we’re far from alone when it comes to scandal, as we’ve been reminded lately while following New York’s political scene.
Eliot Spitzer resigned as governor of New York in 2008 amid revelations he had been involved with prostitutes.
His replacement, Gov. David Paterson, recently withdrew from the race for a full term after allegations he used his influence to shape the investigation of a close aide for assault, and that he lied under oath during an ethics investigation.
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Hornets beat Warriors 135-131Darren Collison had 16 points and a career-high 20 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 135-131 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Collison’s assists total tied Phoenix’s Steve Nash for the most in an NBA game this season. Marcus Thornton (above) and David West each scored…
State senator wants La. to reject health care overhaulA Louisiana lawmaker is attempting to nullify the congressional health care overhaul, if it passes. State Sen. A.G. Crowe, a Republican from Slidell, has proposed a bill that asserts states’ rights to refuse the federal mandates proposed in the congressional Democrats’ health care legislation …Read More
Vitter picks up Republican challenger
U.S. Sen. David Vitter has picked up a Republican challenger for his re-election bid, a first-time office-seeker who manages a garden center in Alexandria. Milton Gordon says Vitter, a Republican running for a second term, hasn’t been conservative enough, is out of touch with people and should have resigned after he was embroiled in a prostitution scandal …Read More
New Orleans Escorts: Canal Street not Canal Side: Now There’s an Irresistible Destination!
March 8, 2010
Canal Street not Canal Side: Now There’s an Irresistible Destination!
March 7, 2010 11:26 AM
BRO Submission By Peter Dow:
Google “Canal Side” and what do you get? Housing developments in Lockport, Irvington, Texas, and Columbia South Carolina. Google “Canal Street” and now what do you find? Vibrant urban streetscapes in New York City, New Orleans, and Manchester New Hampshire. Let’s start by getting the name right.
Remember Ward Fuller, the dynamic head of American Steamship, who years ago proposed that Buffalo revive Canal Street? No, he was not suggesting that we bring back brothels, prostitutes, and seedy saloons. He saw the waterfront as a downtown destination that recaptured the vibrant spirit of yesteryear – a place where Buffalonians could relive their past as an inspiration for the future, and have a great time doing so.
CLEVELAND — LeBron James broke another record Friday night. Cleveland’s superstar became the franchise’s all-time leader in minutes played with 21,573 in the Cavaliers’ game against the Detroit Pistons. James became the record holder after playing 5 minutes of the first quarter. He passed Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who became the franchise leader earlier this season.
Ex-NBA star returning to face sex trafficking case
SAN ANTONIO — Former NBA All-Star Alvin Robertson waived his extradition rights and is returning to San Antonio to face charges of sexual assault of a child and sex trafficking.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Deputy Ino Badillo says Robertson is expected to arrive Friday. He was arrested in Bentonville, Ark., a week ago after Texas authorities issued a warrant.
The 47-year-old former San Antonio Spurs’ player is accused of being part of a sex trafficking ring that kidnapped a 14-year-old girl last April. The teen was allegedly forced to have sex with men around San Antonio and to dance at a Corpus Christi strip club.
Daniels committed to neither a candidacy, nor a political party during appearances in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport and Delhi last year. She touched lightly on issues, discussing support for a national sales tax and support for troops in the Middle East, while pushing to remove child pornography from the Internet and keep minors from viewing adult material.
She said at the time that she had decided to explore a possible run after a movement was started by fans. The Draft Stormy movement arose after the phone number of incumbent Sen. David Vitter was linked to a Washington prostitution ring in 2007. Daniels was not involved in that scandal. And though the draft movement was seen as an attempt to embarrass Vitter, she said that was not her purpose in exploring a candidacy.
His two sets focused most on his latest album “The Blueprint 3,” but his songs still managed to span his 14-year recording career as he roamed the stage in front of giant screens.
He used a mixture of full songs and smoothly transitioning medleys to hit all his major singles and other crowd-pleasers.
And the 40-year-old rapper, one of the biggest names in modern music, managed to make every bit of it feel personal — even for patrons in the upper decks completely across the arena.
Jay Z kept conversation going with his fans between songs and got them involved with calls for hand-motions, chants and moments of respect for the deceased of the rap world.
Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur and Pimp C were all honored during Jay Z’s two sets and the Jeezy set that divided them without any letdown.
New Orleans Escorts: Twin hospitals: LSU and USDVA vying for 70 acres in NO, and a Lafayette VA …
March 6, 2010
Those who were raised in New Orleans know well the neighborhood called Tulane-Gravier. The only time an outsider ventured into that blight of ram-shackled decadence, was to seek out a drug dealer, pimp, or a quick turnaround after getting lost. Young drivers were well warned for decades of the dangers there, as traveling through even in broad daylight gave evidence of negligence on a grand scale.
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The seven-member group hails from the Poconos, but the roots of most of the members are in New Jersey and New York City. The band was formed in late 2009 with three members of the New Orleans-style funk band Funk ‘N Gumbo and a number of New York jazz/soul/R&B musicians who relocated to the Poconos. The members of MOJOMO! have backed NYC and World Music acts throughout the country and the world.
As a member of the nationally known The Coasters, lead vocalist and percussionist Ron Richardson has toured the world and was one of the first Americans to perform in Red China. Saxophonist Michael Williams has performed at in New Orleans at Jazz Fest and has toured worldwide, including a tour in Africa.
The songs on the new EP release “Trippin’ for Biscuits” represent a cross-section of the music the band performs. The first cut, “Storyville,” is about a regular visitor to the one-time red light district of New Orleans. The funky title cut, “Trippin’ for Biscuits,” is the first original the band composed. The EP is being released in advance of a full-length CD due later this year.