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Comment on Our Building On Fire: Fear City 2012 by Nola anarcha

Nola anarcha — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:18:07 +0000

Nicely said.

Comment on Our Building On Fire: Fear City 2012 by Loki

Loki — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:19:14 +0000

The value of a human life is not variable based on their police record.

Comment on Our Building On Fire: Fear City 2012 by liprap

liprap — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:33:03 +0000

Exactly. And “some victims are worse than others.” Very Orwellian, that.

Comment on Our Building On Fire: Fear City 2012 by M Styborski

M Styborski — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:13:22 +0000

Said it before and I’ll say it again: Releasing the records is the NOPD’s way of saying, “Hey, he was a gun-toting thug to begin with, so no big loss. Stick to the block of Bourbon between St Louis and Toulouse where all our cops “patrol” and you’ll be OK!”

Comment on The Comic Con Interviews: Marrus and Erin Grey by M Styborski

M Styborski — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:56:07 +0000

Awesome! Barely heard COG as they rambled down that back aisle during Marrus! That had me sweating for ya!

Comment on Micheal Biehn, Lou Ferrigno, and Free Tix to Comic Con! by Loki

Loki — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:43:43 +0000

Paul, check your email box. Something arriving for you shortly.
-Loki

Comment on Micheal Biehn, Lou Ferrigno, and Free Tix to Comic Con! by Paul Patecek

Paul Patecek — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:44:57 +0000

Moderate, yo! Paul Patecek needs free tix like a MoFo :)

Comment on Micheal Biehn, Lou Ferrigno, and Free Tix to Comic Con! by Paul Patecek

Paul Patecek — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:56:14 +0000

http://vimeo.com/35729300

ROWL URGH RAWGH WURRG OOOO!!!

Translated = Yay! Gimme Free Tix to Comic Con!

Comment on Micheal Biehn, Lou Ferrigno, and Free Tix to Comic Con! by Green Lantern

Green Lantern — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:48:41 +0000

Loki – FYI, Ferrigno was here for a 1999 comic/pop-culture show. Savittere and I worked the show to get in. That might’ve been the last time he was there professionally.

Comment on Micheal Biehn, Lou Ferrigno, and Free Tix to Comic Con! by Check out the interviews by Loki at Humid City Lou Ferrigno and Michael Biehn | prytaniawaterline.com Blog

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:12:35 +0000

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Comment on Micheal Biehn, Lou Ferrigno, and Free Tix to Comic Con! by Micheal Biehn, Lou Ferrigno, and Free Tix to Comic Con! | HumidCity | The League of Honor

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:59:29 +0000

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Comment on A Fighting Update: Ku’s House by Kent

Kent — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:29:36 +0000

This is the kind of thing I like to see. That house already has character and, in my opinion, it’s gonna have even more character than any other orange house when it’s done.

I don’t know Ku, but I’m glad to see someone smiling, post-spinal-injury. I hope the rest of his recovery goes smoothly!

Comment on A Wrong Approach…With A Chance To Make It Right by A Fighting Update: Ku’s House | HumidCity

A Fighting Update: Ku’s House | HumidCity — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:29:04 +0000

[...] is a hearing going on today concerning the house referenced in this previous post. The place where updates will most likely be posted is on the Facebook page that has recently [...]

Comment on Good Old Days? Curious… by Loki

Loki — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:10:14 +0000

Putting this on my must read list!

Comment on Good Old Days? Curious… by G Bitch

G Bitch — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:22:12 +0000

Unfortunately, the ones who decided to dismantle/privatize public education in NO did not know or care about legacies like this, one I know well from growing up just near the 7th Ward. A’s got you smiles from everyone on the block. Books and teachers were valued. Doing your homework was a good and expected thing. Teachers were believed and respected, not demonized, trivialized, and de-professionalized. With many true flaws, Orleans parish schools, and the people who worked at and for them, were painted as 120% rotten, pointless, devoid of any value or attempts or successes. Our communities DID have things to build on, parts that could be amplified and learned from, duplicated or mimicked, but no one with the power–or duty, I say–to listen or investigate never had a single intention to. I do not think we will ever get that community feeling back.

I’m anxious to read Dr. Anderson’s book, too.

Comment on Good Old Days? Curious… by Dr. Beverly Anderson

Dr. Beverly Anderson — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:07:30 +0000

I am excited by your response to this issue! As an educator, administrator, and education board member for several decades, I like to think I have a broad view of the education system nationally. Some of the characteristics of my schooling in the 1950s, such as the values imparted by both the community and the school, are no longer present and, I believe, sorely missed. I look forward to following your blog and discussing education further with you.

Comment on A Contrived Food War: Parasol’s vs. Tracey’s Roast Beef by nolarex

nolarex — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:39:00 +0000

Hey Dustin…it wasn’t that I convinced them to re-open, but that they were on the heels of closing and I had called after closing. I expressed my disappointment and told them I could be there within minutes because I live close enough to hear the cheers of games and what have you. I was extremely impressed by the staff at Parasol’s, and, as I indicated, I know and have known people who have worked at both under both owners. For full disclosure, I did not know anyone who was working in either kitchen that night. And I’ll agree with you, there are better roast beef po-boys in this city and her outlying areas… but that night I determined to go with an open mind and try both and compare as it were according to Brett Anderson’s article since I had never had a roast beef po-boy at either in my gazillion dinosaur years living here. I’ve had friends and strangers point out numerous places that they believe have better roast beef po-boys and if I give up on my dreadfully painful diet of healthy eating, I will be there eating away also. My kudos to Brett for bringing a little spirit in the hood…

Comment on A Contrived Food War: Parasol’s vs. Tracey’s Roast Beef by Dustin

Dustin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:56:40 +0000

The fact that you were able to “convince” a bar to re-open their kitchen over the phone without you even being there to simply make you one roast beef sandwich makes the entire story smell a bit funny. Sorry.
However, if your story is indeed 100 percent accurate, I would hop in the car and drive to Parasol’s every single time if their staff is that friendly that they would be able to handle an order like that for you.

That being said, I agree with you that everyone has their own opinions regarding how a po-boy taste. However, if a writer who works as a food critic has to try multiple different times to get food items as a place that brags about their roast beef (Tracey’s), it does leave a lot to be desired.

I know for your little blog here the issue was strictly the difference between tastes, and in your opinion, you preferred Tracey’s. However, in the overall scope, if I’m starving for a po-boy and have to leave my house, hop in my car and spend time ordering and eating, I don’t want to go to a place that has a potential habit of not understanding the most basic concept of inventory and is constantly running out of bread and other food items on the regular menu.

Personally, I don’t really think either place hits the mark of a good po-boy. They taste like any normal bar food where 95 percent of the people are drunk and think all food is incredible in that particular state of mind.

Thus, honestly, neither of these places should even have been considered for top roast beef po-boys…. the critics should stick to the po-boy shops and corner groceries.

Comment on A Contrived Food War: Parasol’s vs. Tracey’s Roast Beef by nolarex

nolarex — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:36:38 +0000

Dear Jackass-

You’re right about one thing, you are indeed a jackass. I would suggest you re-read the article using this strange new invention called “reading comprehension.” I know the scrolling screen can be difficult, but there’s no excuse for not thoroughly reading the article. As you may note, two sandwiches were purchased and compared side by side. As you may also note from reading the “article” was that my quest was to find out for myself which sandwich was best, not take someone else’s opinion. I left all chatter to the wayside because at the end of it, this is New Orleans…the amount of bodies being hauled out of place is no indication on how good the food is. Just saying, but what do I know…I’m just another jackass with an opinion.

Comment on A Contrived Food War: Parasol’s vs. Tracey’s Roast Beef by Not a fan

Not a fan — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:00:09 +0000

I don’t think it’s fair for you to rate parasols based on your story. If the kitchen was closed already, how can you be certain that they didn’t just throw something together trying to be nice. I think you need to repeat your test again before anointing one the winner. You’re quick to criticize Brett Anderson but yet you haven’t shown yourself to be anything either. It’s nice that the Internet just lets any jackass spout off. I guess I’m guilty of that too.

Comment on A Contrived Food War: Parasol’s vs. Tracey’s Roast Beef by nolarex

nolarex — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:01:17 +0000

Welcome! ;-)

Comment on A Contrived Food War: Parasol’s vs. Tracey’s Roast Beef by liprap

liprap — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:28:53 +0000

Woohoo! Nothing like a double-check. Thanks for this.

Comment on Carl Tupper, 11/02/1940 – 12/29/2010 by Philip Mason

Philip Mason — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:59:10 +0000

It’s hard to believe its been a year since your passing Mr. Carl. Stlll miss ya and love ya as much as ever.

Comment on The Education Of Mike Freeman by M Styborski

M Styborski — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:01:55 +0000

Someone brought up the kickoff the other day in regard to Drew Brees passing yards, claiming that since the NFL moved kickoffs out to the 35-yard line it creates a longer field for the offense to travel. For the first time since this debate began, I had heard a rule change that might have had an impact on Brees’ incredible numbers. I researched it.

BUZZZZZ!! Wrong.

Kickoffs were moved from the 40- to the 35-yard line in 1974. They were moved back to the 30-yl in 1994. In 2011 they returned to the 35-yl. Marino and Brees both played their record seasons under the same rule. keep trying, kids!