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Sandra Bullock Spotted in Katrina’s 5th Anniversary
Sandra Bullock made an appearance that marked the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans — by opening a new health clinic. The actress presided over the opening of the new Warren Easton Charter High School-based health clinic. She is a part-time resident of the city of New Orleans and has donated money to [...]
Five Years After Katrina, Obama Visits New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — Five years after Hurricane Katrina’s wrath, President Barack Obama sought to reassure disaster-weary Gulf Coast residents Sunday that he would not abandon their cause. “My administration is going to stand with you, and fight alongside you, until the job is done,” Obama said to cheers at Xavier University, a historically black, Catholic [...]
Fire Destroys All 10,000 E-Vote Machines in Houston
HOUSTON – A three-alarm fire swept through a northeast Houston warehouse early Friday wiping out more than 10,000 pieces of voting equipment. City officials said they are unsure what will be done when voting begins in the next few months. The Harris County Election Technology Center, located on Canino at Downey, caught fire around 4:20 [...]
Car Bombs With Texas License Plates – Detonating in Mexico
On Tuesday, Mexican Marines discovered the bodies of 72 migrants near the town of San Fernando in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. They had been brutally massacred; their bodies were found blindfolded and riddled with gunshot wounds. The sole survivor, shot and wounded himself, survived to tell quite a tale to the Mexican authorities. [...]
5 Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Since then the President has announced (August 13th) that he will be spending the 29th in New Orleans to commemorate the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and speak to the path forward for the Gulf Coast. This was a few days after (August 9th) the President hosted the Saints at the White House, which I [...]
15 Penn Plaza Approved by City Council
The Mayor Bloomberg-supported 15 Penn Plaza, not to be confused with Mayor Bloomberg-approved Park 51, has now been officially approved by the City Council this afternoon 47-1. Empire State Building owner Andrew Malkin voiced concerns that the building, planned by Vornado Realty Trust, would alter the skyline by being so tall and close to [...]
Taj Mahal School Open In Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Unified Public School district is not immune the budget crunch facing other California municipalities. In fact, students are starting classes one week later than normal as a means to save money. Which makes the unveiling of a new, $578 Million public school – reported to be the most expensive public school in [...]
Please Help Bring Noor and Ramsay Home
Imagine someone taking your kids. It’s any parent’s nightmare. It’s also what’s happened to my coworker and friend, Colin Bower. Now, imagine that you can help. Because you can. It’s our job (and by “our,” I’m hoping that you’ll help), to really raise some awareness for this case, be cause so far, the quieter channels [...]
Philadelphia Demands $300 From Bloggers
For the past three years, Marilyn Bess has operated MS Philly Organic, a small, low-traffic blog that features occasional posts about green living, out of her Manayunk home. Between her blog and infrequent contributions to ehow.com, over the last few years she says she’s made about $50. To Bess, her website is a hobby. To [...]
James Wilder Jr. Commits to Florida State
James Wilder Jr. has committed to play for Florida State. The 6′2” 225(lb) running back/linebacker, long thought to be a Gator lock, just committed to the Noles in a press conference at Plant High School. He recently narrowed his choices to FSU, Florida, and Georgia. Most thought this was a two team [...]
