My grandmother always loved Ray Charles.GM, this is for you.
Happy 4th, all. [...]
Happy Fourth of July! It's going to be 103 degrees here today and I'm going to stand outside at the peak of it attending our local Tea Party/Freedom Celebration. Can't wait!When the 4th of July coincides with Saturday-Evening Blues, this song must be posted.
See also WAC?, where you’ll find Robert Johnson’s Crossroads performed by John Mayer and Eric Clapton.
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What we have here is one big sack of explosives. In the business, the like to call it an “8″ Double Palmtree with Rising Tail” (or so sayeth the label). And that’s just one of hundreds of similar explosives that will light up [...]
1776 – American Revolution: the United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
1803 – The Louisiana Purchase is announced to the American people.
1840 – The Cunard Line’s 700 ton wooden paddle steamer RMS Britannia departs from Liverpool bound for Halifax, Nova Scotia on the [...]
A CELEBRATION DAY
Today is America’s Birthday
so wave those banners high
be thankful for your freedom
as fireworks light the sky
Celebrate with honor
wear the colors proud
salute the flag Old Glory
show American pride
Hats off to America
land of the free and brave
our [...]
We all love Fats Domino, the man and his music, and we’re passionate about the Saints, quarterback Drew Brees and the children of New Orleans. You can pay tribute to all three with the purchase of a limited-edition poster of a painting of Fats Domino Harvey artist [...]
When the mercury is edging toward triple digits, a celebration of cocktails in an air-conditioned hotel sounds like a pretty good idea. Check out the Tales of the Cocktail events at the Hotel Monteleone on July 8-12. It's nice to know the cocktail is alive and well in at least [...]
What better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than experiencing the document that started it all — at least a painstakingly executed reproduction of the words and signatures of this country’s founders. A Tribute to The Declaration of Independence is on display at Galerie Gigi (627 [...]
While you’re out celebrating our nation’s independence this weekend, stop by the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (900 Convention Center Blvd.) to view “A Legacy of Service,” a U.S. Army photo and art exhibit celebrating African-American soldiers who have served America since the 1800s. The exhibit is [...]
We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, [...] 
Has Sarah Palin been secretly moonlighting as a journalist in Argentina? Is that what this is about? [...] Well, he did. For First Quitter. On Twitter.
Before half of the Republicans in Bossier Parish have a heart attack, let me explain.
In the midst of an exchange about Palin's resignation, Councilman Lester posted:
CalvinBenLester - Found job she's qualified for: Sarah Palin as First Quitter! Quitter of the United States! QOTUS! [...]Fourteen architects donated time and energy to draw up 14 different duplex models for Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation. You can get a glimpse of each model on the foundation's website.
The Ninth Ward was populated by single-family homes before Katrina, so the duplex is a relatively new idea here [...]
Update: For everyone involved in the contest mentioned on point #6 - good luck and have fun.
1. Who is @kissmygumbo?
My name is Greta Perry and I’m just some 41 yo stoopid housewife (hate that word - but I never sit on the couch and eat bon-bons), mom of 3 [...]
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced today that she is stepping down as Governor after less than three years of service.Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
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There’s some really cool research going on in the New Orleans medical community. Here’s an example from Tulane University.
Inspired by a Mexican salamander’s ability to regenerate severed limbs, Tulane researchers will try to adapt that physiology to help injured humans. Tulane professor Ken Muneoka, the John L. [...]
