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It’s not the first time such an outstandingly bassackwards resolution has been proposed in a state senate meeting, and I strongly suspect it will not be the last. But there is a little extra sting to Representative John LaBruzzo’s most recent brainchild, which could be generously described as dumbfuckery gone south. LaBruzzo, who represents a Metairie district in the Louisiana state legislature, has officially proposed that the state spend its residents’ hard-earned tax dollars by... Read Full Story

R.I.P. Paul Newman , star of most of the most worthwhile films to date, and a great humanitarian to boot. He died of cancer last night in his home, surrounded by family and friends. So long, Butch. We loved thee well. Bookmark It Hide Sites Read Full Story

From:    lazlosbasement.com The field of politics has been referred to as “the art of the possible,” but what place does art truly hold in politics (or vice versa)? While many artists would say that art should transcend - or at least be divorced from - politics, photographer Jill Greenberg seems to think otherwise. Greenberg, who exhibits her work on her webpage manipulator.com , made a very strong and very public statement about her latest subject, Republican presidential nominee John McCain... Read Full Story

The field of politics has been referred to as “the art of the possible,” but what place does art truly hold in politics (or vice versa)? While many artists would say that art should transcend - or at least be divorced from - politics, photographer Jill Greenberg seems to think otherwise. Greenberg, who exhibits her work on her webpage manipulator.com , made a very strong and very public statement about her latest subject, Republican presidential nominee John McCain, through her photography... Read Full Story

Media hound and NFL referee Ed Hochuli poses for a local paper. While we’re on the subject of football, let’s take a moment and bow our heads in remembrance of Ed Hochuli’s usual ball-busting bluster while he mutates into a whiny little figurehead demanding sympathy before our very eyes. Ed Hochuli, the man with guns of pure titanium who is constantly referred to - for reasons I’ll never understand - as the NFL’s best referee blew a gigantic and arguably game-deciding call during last... Read Full Story

Hubris : (a) a term used in modern English to indicate overweening pride, self-confidence, superciliousness, or arrogance, often resulting in fatal retribution. (b) DeSean Jackson DeSean Jackson’s obnoxiously stupid fumble in last night’s showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles actually shook me out of my hurricane season malaise enough to make me want to blog again. Thanks DeSean. (BTW-the Phillies lost). Bookmark It Hide... Read Full Story

From:    lazlosbasement.com Nothing says NEW ORLEANS like the crossroads of adversity and humor; A house in the Uptown District of New Orleans posts a “No Wake” sign on the second story to prepare for hurricane flooding. Every cataclysmic event adds new terminology to the common lexicon. For the 2000 presidential election, it was chad. For 9/11, it was box cutter, burka and ground zero. For Katrina, it was contraflow. For Gustav, we have The Cone. The 5-day cone, the 3-day cone, the cone of... Read Full Story

Nothing says NEW ORLEANS like the crossroads of adversity and humor; A house in the Uptown District of New Orleans posts a “No Wake” sign on the second story to prepare for hurricane flooding. Every cataclysmic event adds new terminology to the common lexicon. For the 2000 presidential election, it was chad. For 9/11, it was box cutter, burka and ground zero. For Katrina, it was contraflow. For Gustav, we have The Cone. The 5-day cone, the 3-day cone, the cone of anxiety! In his recently... Read Full Story

Just a little snide aside for all those people who can’t understand why any people/pets remained in New Orleans during Katrina - here’s a little exercise that should clear things right up for you. Try to make your family a hotel reservation in any of the evacuation cities in Louisiana or nearby states for this weekend. If you’re really up for a challenge, insist on a pet-friendly hotel. Don’t forget to consider the cost of gas while we all sit on the highway trying to get out. You might... Read Full Story

The New Orleans Saints defense took on Carson Palmer’s nose during last Saturday’s pre-season game. Palmer is not planning to play this week. Bookmark It Hide Sites Read Full Story