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A Trip to Where Land Sinks into the Seanew
A trip to the land of the United Houma Nation after Hurricanes Gustava and Ike in Louisiana sheds light on a Native American people and a culture on the brink.
The New Orleans Hornets: Championship Destinationnew
The Hornets look to build on last year's breakout NBA season with some key off-season acquisitions and hungry returning veterans.
New Orleans Archdiocese is Closing Parishes, and Some Parishioners Wonder Whynew
The mass is ended, but some parishioners are not going in peace. They suspect the decision to close some Catholic parishes was more about real estate values than a priest shortage.
Only Time Will Tell the Impact of Gustav on Louisiana's Fisheriesnew
Hurricane Gustav smothered our beloved oysters and killed off thousands of fish, but the real impact on Louisiana's lakes, rivers and bayous is just beginning.
Tags: animal issues, Louisiana, water, oysters, fish, Wildlife, Hurricane Gustav, commercial fishing
'Elegy' Looks at Agingnew
A professor (Ben Kingsley) falls for a younger woman (Penelope Cruz) and discovers his insecurities with aging in Elegy.
Tags: Elegy, Isabel Coixet
Gustav's Wake Leaves Political Mess in Louisiananew
Hurricane Gustav forced the state to postpone primaries for Congressional seats, including that of embattled incumbent William Jefferson. Scheduling the primary the same day as open primaries for state and local offices is sure to increase voter turnout, which could have a real effect on Jefferson's chances for a runoff.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
09-08-2008 |
Commentary
Gustav Sends Another Surge of Change Across Louisiana's Political Landscapenew
If you listen to the rumblings of Louisiana's political rumor mill, the lower Acadiana district of U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon, a Napoleonville Democrat, could be sacrificed in order to expand adjoining districts.
Using Lessons from Katrina, Neighborhood Groups Stepped Up During Gustavnew
Patricia Jones and members of NENA and other neighborhood groups organized a campaign in which they passed out flyers to Lower Ninth Ward residents informing them of ways they could evacuate before Hurricane Gustav arrived.
Gay Rappers Carry the Torch for Bounce, but Not Everyone's Comfortable with Thatnew
At the end of the day, the sissies enjoy an uneasy acceptance, both for carrying bounce's torch and, of course, for keeping the dance floor jumping with women. But in the working-class African-American South, male homosexuality can be a difficult identity to maintain.
Election '08: Pop Go the Politicsnew
Half-truths, outrageous hyperbole and hilarious cock-and-bull stories bring us fully into the election season.
The Radiators Show Their Rough Side on 'Wild & Free'new
This two-disc set of unreleased rarities, outtakes, flotsam and jetsam of 30 years of playing comes across as something of a basement tapes recording with rougher, more laidback versions of fan favorites.
Tags: The Radiators, Wild & Free
C-Murder Creates Gangsta Nostalgia on 'Screamin' 4 Vengeance'new
Corey Miller, aka C-Murder, releases a new project while awaiting a retrial on murder charges. The record is filled with stomping, lead-heavy beats and menacing gangsta growl and features a guest spot from No Limit star Mia X. It's not a thriller, but does strike chords of nostalgia.
Tags: C-Murder, Screamin' 4 Vengeance
John Cleary Channels New Orleans Legends on ' Mo Hippa'new
Jon Cleary's new album captures some of the unfettered groove of New Orleans legends like James Booker and Professor Longhair on a record of authentic Crescent City stomp and boogie-woogie.
New Orleans Saints Seek Redemptionnew
The New Orleans Saints hope to put last year's disappointments behind them in 2008.
Tags: sports & fitness
Ernie K-Doe Rocks From His Gravenew
Ernie K-Doe's eponymous album is being re-released posthumously as Here Come the Girls after the title song gained popularity because of an English cosmetics ad.
Tags: Ernie K-Doe, Here Come the Girls
