Category: New Orleans

British Petroleum, Coast Guard, Gulf Coast, New Orleans, Oil Spill

Dispersants Being Blamed for Tar Balls in Lake Pontchartrain

Kevin Davis, the President of St. Tammany Parish stated today that the dispersants (Corexit), being used in the Gulf of Mexico are to blame for the oil in Lake Pontchartrain. The chemicals bond with the oil, causing it to stay underwater and it is believed this method is how those devious little tar balls are getting past the barges and through the Rigolets waterway. Mr. Davis called … Continue reading Dispersants Being Blamed for Tar Balls in Lake Pontchartrain

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British Petroleum, New Orleans, Oil Spill

Yes, there is now oil in Lake Pontchartrain

Despite all the Corexit, all the booms (skimmers?) everything that BP and Obama says they are doing in the Gulf of Mexico, the oil has now reached Lake Pontchartrain…well, this brings a whole new reality to the city of New Orleans. Take a look at the map to the right and realize how far that oil had to travel to get there, if there were … Continue reading Yes, there is now oil in Lake Pontchartrain

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LIVE YOUR LIFE, Music, New Orleans

Rebirth Brass Band “Out The Way”

Saw this band on a tremendous night in San Francisco where I was living at the time, and at their home bar, The Maple Leaf in New Orleans. I’ve seen them on television, in documentaries and most recently in the HBO show Treme. No matter how many times you get the chance, it’s never enough…so enjoy, and if ever in New Orleans on a Tuesday … Continue reading Rebirth Brass Band “Out The Way”

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British Petroleum, Coast Guard, Democracy, Disenfranchised, Katrina, New Orleans, Oil Spill, Thad Allen, Tony Hayward

Some Headlines of Interest…

A few headlines from around the web…no commentary today…didn’t ya hear? I’m sick and no amount of cold pills my co-workers keep throwing at me seem to be doing the trick…though now I do feel like I’m on speed…a whole lotta speed… Enjoy:  Not so Crazy? Reuters probes the idea of nuking the oil well Us Lawmaker: Oil spill costs may run trillions of dollars … Continue reading Some Headlines of Interest…

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Katrina, LIVE YOUR LIFE, New Orleans

New Orleans Continues Katrina Rebound

Some good news from the Times Picayune… An article in today’s Times Picayune that explains that the population increases are slowing, they do continue to grow… Please, click the link below… New Orleans post-Katrina population continues to grow, but at a slower rate This would probably be about it from me today…I’m sick as hell and have to go into work for twelve hours…so while … Continue reading New Orleans Continues Katrina Rebound

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British Petroleum, LIVE YOUR LIFE, New Orleans, Oil Spill

Bobby Jindal…Crusading for the Gulf or 2012? Blame games

Interesting article from Alternet…the high points being: 1. Still hasn’t deployed the National Guard. He has over 6000 at his disposal, has only deployed 1100 and continues to blame the feds for not giving him the 6000 he requested… 2. His office approved the oil spill plan he states isn’t effective at cleaning up the oil…but he blames the feds for this too. 3. He … Continue reading Bobby Jindal…Crusading for the Gulf or 2012? Blame games

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LIVE YOUR LIFE, Music, New Orleans, New Orleans Metal

New Orleans Metal – Crowbar

A fitting song to a fitting day, especially if you are living south of New Orleans and especially when BP is still in control of the cleanup operations, the press, the cops, the government, Thad Allen and all the information… Anyone who says differently is lying to you… Crowbar – Existence is Punishment So to everyone but the companies and organizations above – Have a … Continue reading New Orleans Metal – Crowbar

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British Petroleum, Coast Guard, Disenfranchised, New Orleans, Oil Spill, Uncategorized

Hey Gulf Coast and Beyond, Meet Your New BFF…Corexit 9500

So, we’ve all heard the name, read about its use, but how much do we really know about our new friend, Corexit 9500?…well, we know less than the EPA does but so what the hell else is new…the actual ingredient concentrations in this stuff is considered a trade secret, but the Nalco Holding Company that makes it was so kind as to at least share, in private … Continue reading Hey Gulf Coast and Beyond, Meet Your New BFF…Corexit 9500

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Coast Guard, Disenfranchised, New Orleans, Oil Spill

What’s the Problem Gov’nuhs?

Somebody is lying…either Bobby Jindal or Barack Obama. In either case there appears to be 7000 National Guard troops in Louisiana who are not being used; they’re just sitting idly by. If you’re a Democrat my guess is you might say it’s Bobby Jindal playing politics. If you’re a Republican, you would probably say Obama is lying about the resources available, again. But if you … Continue reading What’s the Problem Gov’nuhs?

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British Petroleum, New Orleans, Oil Spill, Uncategorized

New Column from Jarvis DeBerry of the Times-Picayune

Screw Joe Barton, screw Louie Gohmert and screw British Petroleum… I guess I didn’t understand that the oil company is in fact, the victim here. Thank you Jarvis Deberry for once again, calling bullshit and setting the record straight… I’m a fan. Oily Words Can’t Hide the Sticky Truth …and yes, have a nice day… Continue reading New Column from Jarvis DeBerry of the Times-Picayune

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