Featured
St. Bernards
Army Corps of Engineers Blamed for Katrina Flooding
Corps' operation of MR-GO doomed homes in St. Bernard, Lower 9th Ward, judge rules
By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune
November 19, 2009, 6:00AM
Source
In a groundbreaking decision, a federal judge ruled late Wednesday that the Army Corps of Engineers' mismanagement of maintenance at the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet was directly responsible for flood damage in St. Bernard Parish and the Lower 9th Ward after Hurricane Katrina.
Painting of the Day: Napoleon at St. Bernard (1800)
David became an ardent supporter of Napoleon and retained under him the dominant social and artistic position which he had previously held. Between 1802 and 1807 he painted a series of pictures glorifying the exploits of the Emperor, among them the enormous Coronation of Napoleon (Louvre, 1805-07). These works show a change both in technique and in feeling from the earlier Republican works.
U.S. not ready to help children in disasters
WASHINGTON — Most of the country is poorly prepared to help children if disaster strikes, Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Craig Fugate told a Senate committee Tuesday. "We've historically looked at special populations as an afterthought," Fugate said. "Children are not small adults."Mark Steyn: Welcome, kids, to the Brokest Generation
PUBLIC POST * Mark Steyn got this exactly right! The national deficit and debt is something the 35-and-under (my estimate) should be fighting like mad. Friday, March 13, 2009 Mark Steyn: Welcome, kids, to the Brokest Generation The young aren't to blame for this mess, but they'll be paying for it.Madoff investors may be out in the cold
Time is running out for many who lost money in the alleged Ponzi scheme The Associated Press updated 3:13 p.m. CT, Thurs., Dec. 18, 2008 NEW YORK - One week ago, Ronnie Ambrosino was a millionaire.To The Undecided Voter
I know most (if not all) of the Conservative Sugar gals have their minds made up about this election. So the following post is aimed at the Liberal Sugar gals and any undecided readers who may frequent Conservative Sugar. The following article is written by Neal Boortz.Fun With Stained Glass
I took a road trip at the end of June this year. I happened upon a place in Jarvis, Ontario, Canada, called C'est La Vie on MAIN. The focus of this shop is Shabby Chic Antiques and Interiors.
Best Romantic Vacations
Best Romantic Vacations Rekindle a long-standing romance, or kick a new one up a notch, in one of these romantic destinations While we tend to think most of romance around Valentine's Day, our favorite romantic vacations are guaranteed to rekindle a long-standing romance, or kick a new one up a notch, all year long. Whether you choose to cuddle up on a gondola ride in Venice, snuggle under a blanket on a caleche ride in Quebec City, dance cheek-to-cheek in Buenos Aires, spend long days canoodling on spectacular islands like Bora Bora, Santorini, and Nevis, cruise magical Halong Bay, or discover breathtaking Dubrovnik together, you're bound to feel a renewed (or new) sense of intimacy with your partner. Of course, no list of this sort would be complete without a nod to Paris, the epitome of romantic cities (and site of countless marriage proposals), but dear Santa Barbara, closer to home, is just as ripe for a tryst, with countless spas and vineyards in the vicinty sure to help you and yours relax – and lose your inhibitions.Artist of the Week: Jacques-Louis David
"Jacques-Louis David and French painter. He was a supporter of the French Revolution and one of the leading figures of Neoclassicism. He was a distant relative of Boucher, who perhaps helped his early artistic progress as a pupil under Vien (1765).Sawyer's Nicknames
Here's a list of nicknames that Sawyer has used for various characters on the show: Himself: Big Bad Wolf, New Sheriff in Town Aaron: Baby Huey Alex: Lollipop, Sheena, Underdog Ana-Lucia: Ana-Lulu, Cupcake, Hotlips, Lulu, Ponce de Leon, Rambina, Little Red Riding Hood, Lucy, Muchacha Authority figures: Boss (usually with a sarcastic undertone) Ben: The Artist Formerly Known As Henry Gale, the Big Kahuna, George (reference to Of Mice and Men), The Boss Bernard: Bernie, Norma Rae, Aunt Suzy Boone: Metro Cassidy: Cass, Dimples Charlie: A Reject From VH1 Has-Beens, Babynapper, Chuckie, Has-Been Pop Star, Limey Little Runt, Tattoo Christian: Daddy Claire: Mamacita, Missy Claire Danielle: French Chick, French Woman Mr. Eko: Mr. Ed, Shaft Ethan: Jungle Boy, Ringer Hurley: Barbar (mispronunciation of "Babar"), Deepdish, Hammo, Hoss, Jabba, Jethro, Lardo, Mongo, Muttonchops, Pork Pie, Pillsbury, Rerun, Stay-Puft, The Grape Ape, Sabu Jack: Amarillo Slim, Chico, Cool Hand, Cowboy, Daniel BooneDoc, Dr. Do Right, Dr. Giggles, Dr.
More on PetSugar
Fall Award Season
Top Brands
Puma
Pepe Jeans
Per Una