I took a call at the Square the other day for a poll on the Mayor’s race and, from the questions being asked, I had a feeling I couldn’t shake that Mitch Landrieu is thinking about getting back in. I only say this because one of the questions was along the lines of, “What would…
Mad Max Props
Last night’s Blogging 101 event was a success and I wanted to extend the invitation to all who attended to feel free to ask anyone in Rising Tide whatever questions you may have. Also, mad props to Max at Bridge Lounge for not only being a swell cat but also providing the room to us….
Baltimore Is Hyperlocal
In the era of pay-outs and a general state of hemorrhaging staffs I often wonder why Nola.com still bothers putting national news on their front page anymore. I honestly thought hyper-local was the way things were going. Baltimore mayor goes on trial after being accused of stealing needy families’ gift cards Now I get it….
Why Fred Radtke Sucks
… and it’s not because he covers works of art with ugly gray paint. Well, I actually think he sucks for that too but, let’s be honest, it’s an open debate. It’s a subjective sort of suck. What some folks may call public art, others may call graffiti. Fred thinks he knows the difference, others…
Blogging 101!
What: Blogging 101 Class: An Introduction to Blogging for the Utter Novice When: Thursday, Nov. 12; 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Where: The Bridge Lounge, 1201 Magazine St Why: To Learn About Blogging and for Free Beer. Who: Rising Tide This class will be taught by two local bloggers and will focus on blogging platforms,…
Some Can’t Do What They Wanna, Some Can But Shouldn’t
My poor wife has been suffering from some sort of gastro-intestinal virus over the last few days and is upset about it’s slowing her down and not allowing her to party with the Saints Monday, go to pilates, do chores and everything else. Her frustrations culminated this morning when she said, “I just want to…
From One Highway Geek…
… to another I must say, go Mike go! Metairie map maker begins trip from Canada to New Orleans on original Jefferson Highway
A Review Of Shake The Devil Off
“I apologize for this groggy review. I drank some moonshine and ate fresh pork last night. The editor said it was good to go though.” – V ————————————— I finished Ethan Brown’s “Shake The Devil” Off” last week like I finish most books – 100 pages straight through to the end. I get so anxious…
Good Reggie, Bad Reggie
Reggie get’s downplayed. New Orleans Saints’ Reggie Bush shows class with acceptance of reduced role I admit, when it comes to Reggie Bush, it’s always “What have you done for me lately?” But like him or not, his manic play produces memorable moments. His fumbles have changed games. His athleticism has changed games. His six…
He’s a Communiss? Whoa! Hey!
Ray Nagin: Cuba’s government is ideal for storm response Somebody call Officer Angelo Mancuso! Now it makes sense. The Cuba trips. The China trips. Dang, I’ve called him some shit in the last 7 years but here he was a oinko the whole time! I guess those Che Nagin folks were on to something…