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Remember this statement in about a week.
FEMA Director R. David Paulison tried to reassure nervous residents that the levees protecting New Orleans are stronger than they were before Katrina. However, he added that dangers remain that make it critical for residents to follow evacuation orders. [source]
Let’s just say I’m skeptical of that statement. Good luck, [...]

Tags: FEMA, hurricane, NOLA

Alan nails the coffin shut with railroad spikes.
I Shall Think No More Forever.

…or why I think Anthony Bourdain is the coolest chef/host/dude on TV.
THE DOUCHEBAG
For the best example of twisted, repressed, or compromised “I’d rather be making lemon bundt cake with My Cat, Mr. Mufflesworth” journalist who actually HATES food and hates the people who make food even more
Nominees: Alan Richman for taking a big Dump [...]

Tags: , Anthony Bourdain, awards, Food, NOLA, sarcasm

For all those in NOLA today…
Cracker - Another Song About the Rain

I began a long rambling post about the Katrina-ravaged coast yesterday (the anniversary of the hurricane’s landfall), but became bored by my own self-righteousness. I’ve never been to Louisiana or Mississippi so my attempts to personalize what is happening in that region fall flat.
Instead, you, dear reader, should go out and read for yourself from [...]

Alan at ThinkNOLA has hit a tough spot. Head over to the ThinkNOLA Blog and donate some cash to get him and the server through not just this month, but help make ThinkNOLA a real non-profit.
I’ll issue this challenge. Anyone who’s coming to the party this weekend, donate $25 to ThinkNOLA. That’s two beers and [...]

But some economists and demographers are beginning to wonder whether New Orleans will top out at about half its prestorm population of about 444,000, already in a steep decline from its peak of 627,525 in the 1960 Census. At the moment, the population is well below half, and future gains are likely to be small.
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The [...]