Louisiana Governor Pierces Business as Usual

It looks like the new governor is making some big changes. What I really enjoyed was the recurring theme of food in the reforms and in this New York Times article: Louisiana Governor Pierces Business as Usual A choice quote about the $50 limit on meals from lobbyists:

Last week, State Representative Charmaine L. Marchand of the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans said the limit would force her and her colleagues to dine at Taco Bell, and urged that it be pushed to $75 per person, to give them “wiggle room.”

Armed robbers ended up with junk food

On the lighter side of the news: Armed robbers ended up with junk food

CDC: Katrina Victims Must Vacate Toxic Trailers

Now the CDC is stepping in and declaring the FEMA trailers 'unsafe': CDC: Katrina Victims Must Vacate Toxic Trailers

International Espionage in New Orleans

It seems a local restaurant owner is involved in selling defense secrets to the Chinese. From the International Herald Tribune: Defense analyst and ex-engineer at Boeing both accused of spying for China

Anthony Bourdain in New Orleans

TV chef Anthony Bourdain did an episode of his No Reservations series from New Orleans. A good look at the restaurant business in post-storm New Orleans.

Go Eli!

I guess it's the next best thing to a Saint's Superbowl. With the LSU championship, I guess this makes for a pretty good year for Louisiana football:
Eli Manning's Giant Win 'Feels Good'
For the Second Year in a Row, a Manning Takes Home the Lombardi Trophy

In Court Ruling on Floods, More Pain for New Orleans

As expected, you can't sue the Army Corps of Engineers. But the judge did give them a stern talking-to: In Court Ruling on Floods, More Pain for New Orleans