Brown: Plea for Katrina victim
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:55:00 GMT
shake off. For me, that person is Charles Evans. I met him in September 2005. I was in New Orleans, covering Hurricane Katrina. He was one of the desperate thousands seeking shelter in the city's convention shelter. And he was only 9 years old. Charles
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Hurricane checklist
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:43:00 GMT
outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, and anchor down larger or heavier items. Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows. Remove outside antennas. Store drinking water in bottles, jugs and a clean bathtub. Review evacuation plan. Moor boats
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Canine Connection to host 4th annual BARKtoberfest
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:27:00 GMT
8 p.m., with music from the Hurricane Levee Band, brats by Shaggie's Boil and beers by NOLA Brewery. The main attraction, however, is The Canine Costume Contest. Registration is $5 and will go to the Louisiana SPCA. Last year's entries included Wizard of
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