Oil firms challenge US drilling ban
The six-month moratorium on new deep water oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico is facing a legal challenge, despite the fact that oil continues to gush from a ruptured undersea well.
More than a dozen companies involved in offshore drilling operations have launched a lawsuit that would reverse the Obama administration’s ban.
Al Jazeera’s John Terrett reports from New Orleans.
Duration : 0:2:44
New Orleans Childrens Museum and The Historic New Orleans Collection
Hi Y’all! Are you looking for something to do with kiddos New Years Eve? Here is a great idea – check out the opening of the new display at the Louisiana Childrens Museum. See you in NOLA!
Sharon Denise Talbot
Opening of exhibition expansion added to LCM’s New Year’s Eve Event
New display resulted from collaboration between LCM, THNOC
WHO: The Historic New Orleans Collection & the Louisiana Children’s Museum
WHAT: Opening of an expansion to the New Orleans: Proud to Call it Home exhibit, as part of LCM’s 15th annual New Year’s Eve Kids’ Countdown, sponsored by Wendy’s®
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 31 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., in New Orleans’s Warehouse/Arts District
HOW: Advance tickets are $10 for general admission, $3 for museum members.
Tickets purchased at the door are $12. Pre-registration is highly recommended.
Visit www.lcm.org or call (504) 523-1357 for ticket information.
WHY: Once again, the Louisiana Children’s Museum will provide fun, family-friendly festivities to help ring in the new year, and The Historic New Orleans Collection is pleased to be part of this program for the first time ever.
In addition to live music, arts and crafts and some merry mayhem, the New Year’s Eve Kids’ Countdown will include the grand opening of an expansion of LCM’s New Orleans: Proud to Call it Home exhibit and a collaborative endeavor between LCM and THNOC.
Located on the second floor adjacent to the keystone architecture exhibit, the expansion will teach children ages 4 through 10 about 19th-century life in the French Quarter through recreations of some of THNOC’s properties.
Visitors will stroll through a reproduction of the Merieult House carriageway—THNOC’s principal building on Royal Street—into a working courtyard, where they can wash and hang laundry, feed animals and participate in other hands-on activities. Children can also role-play as shopkeepers inside a model of a 19th-century general store.
In addition, six small-scale reproductions of other THNOC buildings recreate the environment of the French Quarter and offer a closer look at life and architecture in the city’s oldest neighborhood. Through its innovative use of social studies, technology and urban planning lessons, the LCM exhibition introduces THNOC’s resources and facilities to a new generation.
The expansion will officially open at the LCM’s 15th annual New Year’s Eve Kids’ Countdown, sponsored by Wendy’s®, on Saturday, Dec. 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A complete schedule of activities is available online at www.lcm.org or by calling (504) 523-1357. The exhibition will remain on display at the Louisiana Children’s Museum indefinitely. For current gallery hours and admission rates, visit www.lcm.org or call (504) 523-1357.
###
About The Historic New Orleans Collection
Founded in 1966, The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research center and publisher dedicated to the preservation of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, THNOC offers guided tours, free rotating exhibitions, a research facility, and active educational outreach programs. The Collection’s museum shop carries an exclusive array of reproduction books, maps, prints and gifts based on institutional holdings as well as merchandise from many local and independent artists. For more information, visit www.hnoc.org or call (504) 523-4662.
About the Louisiana Children’s Museum
Since 1986, the Louisiana Children’s Museum has engaged children and families in memorable, interactive experiences that make growing and learning fun. It also goes beyond its walls to deliver creative, educational resources that impact the greater New Orleans community. The museum is located at 420 Julia Street in New Orleans’ Warehouse District between Magazine and Tchoupitoulas Streets. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m and Sunday from noon to 4:30 p.m. General admission is $8 for adults and children one year of age and older. Museum members are admitted free. Visit www.lcm.org to learn more about the Louisiana Children’s Museum or call (504) 523-1357.
…New Orleans Treme and Google Fiber
Kudos to John Goodman and everyone involved in the “Treme’” project they are really doing an awesome job of promoting New Orleans- the city, the people, the music, and the Louisiana film industry. I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to be an extra on the set of Treme’. I am even more excited about the future of New Orleans and Louisiana.
Catch the premiere of HBO’s Treme’ on April 11th.
By Sharon Denise Talbot
Bring Google fiber to New Orleans from Andrew Larimer on Vimeo.
The Party Is Getting Started And Holiday Themed Eyeglasses From Zenni Optical Are Part Of The Party
The Party Is Getting Started And Holiday Themed Eyeglasses From Zenni Optical Are Part Of The Party
At Who Dat Do Dat we are getting ready to party. The New Orleans Saints are in the playoffs again and the holiday season is in full swing. If you are looking for a way to get in the mood then getting a pair of holiday themed eyeglasses from Zenni Optical is just one way to get things started.
The Party Is Getting Started And Holiday Themed Eyeglasses From Zenni Optical Are Part Of The Party
Zenni Optical will use the prescription that is from your eye doctor to get things going. You get to make the choices online for your frames and lenses. Things are really that easy. Then Zenni Optical pulls together the best materials using the most modern manufacturing processes around and you get the end result. Zenni Optical will send you a quality pair of stylish eyeglasses at discount prices. Yes that is right a custom pair of quality prices for about the same price as a one size fits all pair of eyeglasses.
The place that Zenni Optical saves you money is by taking out the middle man. There is never a middle man when you deal with Zenni Optical. Zenni Optical lets you deal directly with them and passes the savings on to you.
So don’t miss out on all the fun because you spent too much on eyeglasses. Give the people at Zenni Optical a shot. Zenni Optical the home of quality stylish eyeglasses at discount prices.
Nopalea Is A Natural Source For A Healthy Lifestyle
Nopalea Is A Natural Source For A Healthy Lifestyle
Nopalea Wellness Drink Benefits
Many of us have become more and more conscious of our lifestyle choices. As we age this becomes more important when things like arthritis began to affect our lives. There is a wellness drink that is becoming the choice of many. Nopalea is a drink that is made from the fruit of the Nopal cactus. The Nopal cactus is known for its healing properties and has been used by native peoples for centuries.
Nopalea helps your body by neutralizing inner toxins and reducing inflammation. Nopalea has no artificial sweeteners, flavors or colors. Nopalea is sweetened with Agave nectar which is a natural form of sugar.
This means you are getting all natural ingredients no preservatives with Nopalea.
For best results, you should use Nopalea within 30 days of opening the bottle and do not drink directly from the bottle to avoid contamination.
Nopalea contains natural ingredients that are rare and potent are have been scientifically proven to help your body in its ability to reduce inflammation. Taking the recommended dose of Nopalea on a daily bass will help your body achieve optimal health. The nutrients contained in Nopalea, such as the rare antioxidants Betalains, are a big part of the effectiveness of this anti-inflammatory wellness drink.
So if you are wanting to begin your move towards wellness and better health, then you should give Nopalea from Trivita a try.
This is a sponsored conversation. Neither PayPerPost nor the author are affiliated with Trivita / Nopalea.
Nopalea To Help Your Body Reduce Inflammation.