Fakin' it at FEMA

It seems the folks at FEMA got kudos for doing better with fire than water, but then came this ridiculuous fake news conference: Official in fake reporters flap out of job.

Robbery suspect fled to DA's house

I'm having a hard time following the complexities of this one. Could be the plot for an upcoming episode of K-ville, but its probably too complicated): Robbery suspect fled to DA's house But it did draw over 150 comments, many of them pretty amusing.

Monkeys kill Delhi deputy mayor

I see Louisiana has again demonstrated that it is chronically out of step with the rest of the US by going through the Bush II era with a Democratic governor, but electing a Republican just as that party is falling quickly and dramatically out of favor with voters in the rest of the nation.

On a lighter note (and perhaps there is some tie-in here to the the new guv's subcontinental heritage), the BBC reports: Monkeys kill Delhi deputy mayor

Home Insurers Canceling in East

It seems much of America will not be eligible for homeowners insurance soon: Home Insurers Canceling in East

NBC overhead camera falls onto field

I saw this headline and knew it had to be a Saint's game: NBC overhead camera falls onto field (Remember backup QB Adrain Macpherson getting run over on the sidelines by a mascot in a golf cart in 2006?)

Gorbachev tours Lower 9th Ward

The International Herald Tribune covered Mikhail Gorbachev's recent visit to New Orleans: Gorbachev tours Lower 9th Ward. He says:

If things haven't changed by our next visit, we may have to announce a revolution.

A Place to Dance

I caught this documentary about the Jefferson Orleans ballroom called A Place to Dance a few weeks back. It turns out to be a very good one. Find it and watch and it.

Harry Lee, Outspoken Louisiana Sheriff, Dies at 75

Harry Lee, Outspoken Louisiana Sheriff, Dies at 75