Chicago terror suspects investigated in India Nov 19, 2009
Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:32 PM EST Updated: Thursday, November 19, 2009 4:52 AM EST By MIKE ROBINSONAP Legal Affairs Writer. CHICAGO (AP) - Two Chicago men accused of developing what federal prosecutors call a blueprint for a terrorist assault on a Danish newspaper also are being investigated for possible involvement in planning the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, according to authorities in that country. (KSLA.com, LA)
Senate girds for historic debate on health bill Nov 19, 2009
Democrats hold 58 seats in the Senate and two independents generally vote with them, but several moderate Democrats -- Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas -- have yet to commit to allowing debate to begin. Reid met privately with the three before releasing his bill Wednesday, and Nelson later issued a statement strongly suggesting he would support fellow Democrats on the procedural vote. (Albany Times Union)
College Power Rankings Nov 18, 2009
Last game: Beat Louisiana Tech, 24-16Next game: Saturday at Ole Miss. 1 - 10. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Mexico to Build 'New Cancun' Near Texas Border Nov 17, 2009
Officials who announced the project Thursday say it is aimed at tourists from Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana. Some $4 billion in private investment is supposed to go into the 20 square-mile area. (Fox News)
Nancy's Christmas Present Nov 17, 2009
Last Updated on Friday, Nov 13, 2009 - 04:47:37 am CST. I never dreamed that we could have such a bunch of INSANE individuals in Congress that we have presently. (New Iberia, LA)
Lions Ground Owls 90-77 Nov 17, 2009
HAMMOND, LA - Southeastern Louisiana had five different players in double figures on its way to a 90-77 victory over Florida Atlantic on Monday night. The Lions got out to a fast start shooting 58 percent from the field, including 7-of-11 (63. (Fausports.com)
Trials of a sports prodigy Nov 17, 2009
Louisiana State University signed Fico last year, before she even tossed a pitch her senior season (she later shattered the national high school record for career perfect games). Ralph Fico said his daughter owes her success to her unflappable bearing and to her diligence -- she has thrown about 30,000 pitches a year since she was 9. (CNN)
US to lease offshore for oil drilling Nov 15, 2009
9 million acres located 3 to 250 miles (5 to 400 km) off the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. The blocks are in water depths from 10 feet (3 meters) to more than 11,200 feet (3,400 meters). (India Times)
Mexico plans big Gulf tourism center near Texas Nov 15, 2009
Officials who announced the project Thursday say it is aimed at tourists from Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana. Some $4 billion in private investment is supposed to go into the 20 square-mile (5,334-hectare) area. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
US banks failure: 123 so far this yr Nov 15, 2009
In addition, FDIC had entered into a purchase and assu 00004000 mption agreement with Iberia Bank of Lafayette, Louisiana, to assume all of the deposits of Century Bank, FSB.. However, the maximum number of collapses this year took place in July, when 24 banks were closed down, while 20 entities bite the dust last month. (India Times)
Lumberjacks Hammer Southeastern Louisiana Nov 15, 2009
- The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack football team recorded a total team effort to steamroll Southeastern Louisiana, 41-10, Saturday afternoon in Hammond, La ... The Lumberjacks recorded nearly 300 yards of total offense in the opening 30 minutes, while holding Southeastern Louisiana to 98, including -12 yards rushing ... The Lumberjacks tacked on 13 points in the second, while surrendering only a touchdown to Southeastern Louisiana. (Sfajacks.com)
Tigers Prevail Nov 15, 2009
It wasnt pretty but LSU held on for a 24-16 victory against Louisiana Tech. Without three offensive starters, No. 9 LSU used running back Keiland Williams to the tune of 116 yards and two touchdowns as the Tigers defeated Louisiana Tech, 24-16, on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium ... LSU (8-2) came alive defensively in the second half, holding Louisiana Tech (3-7) to 93 yards of total offense after giving up 229 in the first half and trailing at halftime, 13-10. (TigerRag.com)
SFA at Southeastern Louisiana Live Blog Nov 14, 2009
Lumberjacks travel to Southeastern Louisiana Saturday ... to take on co-Southland Conference leader Southeastern Louisiana. (Sfajacks.com)
Scene 13: Theatre, Soul and Rock & Roll Nov 14, 2009
Catch all the drama from Pigeon, Louisiana this Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.Call (478) 301-2974 for tickets and reservations. Last on the agenda, we're taking you back to next week for the Macon State College Company of Players' production of Balm in Gilead. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Men's Hoops Downs Florida Tech 86-63 in Opener Nov 14, 2009
FAU returns to action on Monday, November 16 when they travel to Hammond, LA to face Southeastern Louisiana. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. eastern. (Fausports.com)
Dogs Remain on the Road, Travel to... Nov 14, 2009
The team will return home to face the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in their final home game of the 2009 season on Saturday, November 21st at 2:00pm. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve "Toys for Tots" Program will also be taking place so be sure to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the game. (Gobulldogs.com)
Christmas in New Orleans Nov 14, 2009
There are outdoor concerts as well as more than a dozen Cathedral Concerts, Caroling by candlelight, Gospel Choirs, Jazz Musicians, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Quintet and the St. Louis Cathedral-Basilica Concert Choir and Orchestra ... The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Quintet performs at the French Market Holiday Happy Hours, which is held every Thursday throughout most of November and December ... It is held at Washington Artillery Park while the Louisiana Living... (Suite101.com)
'It's Orwellian': Everyone in UK could be given a personal 'carbon allowance'... Nov 14, 2009
So creating "new0004000 t; carbon producers (people) would have to be limited by the govt. as well. Some in Oblammy's admin. like Cass Sunstein wrote about that years ago and now they are in charge! Look it up , Soilant Green is people. Freddy on November 13, 2009 at 06:50 PM This sounds like a fine plan -- but only if people can't buy their way to a larger carbon footprint. I'd like to see those in control live within any budget. B reel on November 13, 2009 at 06:46 PM To those commentators... (The Drudge Report)
Texas Tech Opens Season with Sam Houston State Saturday Nov 13, 2009
Stoehr, the former Brooke Lassiter was a guard at Louisiana Tech from 1998-2002 and played one season for Kristy and Kelly when they were both assistant coaches for the Lady Techsters. That year, 1999, Louisiana Tech advanced to the NCAA Final Four. (Texastech.com)
Hired guns of YourEncore help solve corporations' problems Nov 13, 2009
When Hurricane Katrina mangled its Louisiana coffee roasting plants in 2005, chose a nontraditional route to getting its sub rosa systems running again ... It is a long way from Louisiana, but natural disasters, and consumerism, have few borders. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Nations top back Marcus Lattimore to visit Georgia Nov 13, 2009
Do some research, South Carolina is second only to Louisiana in terms of players in the NFL per capita (look it up) wit the vast majority coming from the upstate of SC, where Lattimore plays ... California 214, Florida 185, Texas 170, Ohio 90, Georgia 83, Louisiana 73, Virginia 61, Michigan 57, South Carolina 51, Alabama 48, Pennsylvania 47, North Carolina 41, Mississippi 39, Illinois 38. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
FAU Baseball Releases 2010 Schedule Nov 12, 2009
"We will spend a lot of time in Louisiana and Alabama this year, as all of our road trips are in both of those states. We will certainly have our bags packed and will be ready to go.". FAU also will renew their series against a pair of instate rivals -- the University of Miami and the University of Florida. (Fausports.com)
New Orleans may drop from NCAA Div I to Div III Nov 12, 2009
AP LOUISIANA NEWSLatest Breaking News & Headlines from the Associated Press ... (AP) NEW ORLEANS - The University of New Orleans may become Louisiana's second school to begin a move from the NCAA's Division I to Division III. ... LOUISIANA REAL-TIME NEWS. (Nola.com -- Sports)
LHSAA releases playoff brackets Nov 12, 2009
The Louisiana High School Athletics Association has released its playoff brackets and Bogalusa, Franklinton and Varnado are each part of the action. Franklinton, after completing the regular season a perfect 10-0, earned 4As top seed and will host St. Michael (6-4, 5-2 in district 7-4A) on Friday. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Economy may put crimp on travel Nov 12, 2009
Gary Baptiste, a 23-year-old student at Southeastern Louisiana University, is arranging his travel plans around work ... Southeastern Louisiana University student Gary Baptiste of New Orleans boards a train Wednesday at the Amtrak station in downtown Jackson. (The Clarion-Ledger)
UAB Opens 2009-10 Regular Season At Hispanic College Classic Nov 12, 2009
A pair of senior transfers, who were cleared to play this season by the NCAA in mid-October, are (Vanderbilt) and (Louisiana Tech) ... Another transfer, (Louisiana-Lafayette) has had a year to learn Davis' offense after sitting out last season due to NCAA transfer rules. (Uabsports.com)
Mr. Everything Nov 12, 2009
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Obamas to attend Fort Hood memorial service Nov 10, 2009
Associated Press - November 10, 2009 5:15 AM ET. WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and the first lady will travel to Killeen, Texas, to meet with those most affected by the Fort Hood shootings. (KSLA.com, LA)
'Jacks Remain 15th in TSN Poll Nov 10, 2009
to take on Southeastern Louisiana. The game against the Lions is slated to begin at 2 p.m. from Strawberry Stadium. (Sfajacks.com)
New beauty products will make girls feel like princesses Nov 10, 2009
The upcoming Disney movie "The Princess and the Frog" follows Disney's first African-American Princess Tiana on a journey of friendship, kindness, and determination across the New Orleans region of Louisiana. Princess Tiana learns several important life lessons which is why Lisa Price, the founder of the Carol's Daughter Collection, felt it was important to create a line of beauty products that represented Tiana's adventures. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Peabody Hotel says Forbes guide gives it 4 stars Nov 10, 2009
Associated Press - November 9, 2009 6:24 PM ET. (AP) - The Peabody Hotel at Little Rock says it is the first hotel in Arkansas to be awarded four stars in the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide. (KSLA.com, LA)
Families see justice in snipers execution Nov 10, 2009
Between Oct. 2 and Oct. 24, 2002, when they were captured, Muhammad, then 41 and a former U.S. Army soldier from Louisiana, and Malvo, his 17-year-old sidekick, terrorized the District, Maryland and Virginia, shooting and killing people at random from the cover of their battered car. Sixteen people were shot, 10 fatally. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Iberia Parish sweep Nov 10, 2009
BATON ROUGE -- All six Iberia Parish schools had their football seasons extended Sunday as New Iberia Senior High, Westgate, Catholic High, Loreauville, Jeanerette and Delcambre all received bids to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association playoffs which begin later this week ... Mailing Address: The Daily Iberian P.O. Box 9290 New Iberia, LA 70562-9290 Street Address: 926 East Main St. New Iberia, LA 70560 Phone: (337) 365-6773 Fax: (337)-367-9640 Inside Louisiana: 800-365-6773. (New Iberia, LA)
Ida Downgraded As It Nears U.S. Gulf Coast Nov 10, 2009
Hurricane warnings were dropped along the Gulf Coast and replaced with tropical storm warnings that stretch from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle. Idas center was about 185 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River and moving north-northwest near 17miles per hour. (KWTX.com, TX)
Rummel, Curtis get No. 1 playoff seeds Nov 9, 2009
The Louisiana High School Athletic Association released the playoff brackets Sunday afternoon to an assembly of the state's coaches ... Catholic League champion Rummel edged West Monroe, the state's top-ranked team in the Louisiana Sports Writers Association poll, for the top spot in Class 5A thanks to Saturday's 18-17 victory against Shaw. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Oil cos shut output in Gulf Nov 9, 2009
The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, or LOOP, which takes in an average of 1 million barrels of foreign crude from cargo ships daily, stopped offloading tankers shortly after noon CST Sunday (1800 GMT) due to deteriorating sea 00004000 conditions, according to a spokeswoman ... "We've had a very busy day," said Jim Shugart, executive vice president of marketing for ERA Helicopters of Lake Charles, Louisiana ... Ida is forecast to strike the US Gulf Coast between Louisiana and Florida sometime... (India Times)
Hurricane Watch Issued Sunday For Parts Of U.S. Gulf Coast Nov 9, 2009
The hurricane watch now stretches from southeastern Louisiana to Mexico Beach, Fla. Forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami say Ida's winds are now near 100 miles per hour and said the hurricane could get stronger Sunday. (KWTX.com, TX)
`Jacks Survive Scare Nov 8, 2009
to take on Southeastern Louisiana. The game against the SLC co-leaders is slated to begin at 2 p.m. from Strawberry Stadium. (Sfajacks.com)
No comments posted. Nov 8, 2009
I worked numerous flood claims in Louisiana and Mississippi back then. In fact, I can still see Christmas gifts floating in homes filled with high water. (Atmore Advance, AL)
McCain: No, really, we vetted her! Nov 8, 2009
Republicans try to brush off the tempest over Sarah Palin's pregnant daughter and turn that other storm in Louisiana into a political prop. By Mike MaddenWednesday, Dec 31, 1969 16:00. (Salon)
In the Driver's Seat Nov 7, 2009
In 1960, Jones bought Louisiana Coaches and combined the two companies to create Mid-American Coaches. By the time of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, his company had expanded to include two air-conditioned coaches. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Roadrunners to get some hoops exposure on national TV Nov 6, 2009
Then on Feb. 6, the Roadrunners will host Southeastern Louisiana in a Southland Conference match-up. The tipoff time for that game has been moved up to 2 p.m. to accommodate the Southland TV Network package. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
A little trivia offsets Washington crazies Nov 6, 2009
Many northern parishes (counties) of Louisiana did not agree with the Confederate movement. To show their disapproval, they changed their names. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Michigan State makes move in team rankings Nov 6, 2009
His 2010 recruiting class is led by Berenbecker, who is a highly skilled wing out of Louisiana. Stringer is a four-star point guard with a great long-range shot. (Dayton Sports -- Rivals.com)
Aztec Jené Morris One Of 30 Candidates For Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Nov 5, 2009
Jayne Appel Center Stanford University Miranda Ayim Forward/Center Pepperdine University Amy Beggin Guard University of New Mexico Joy Cheek Forward/Guard Duke University Alysha Clark Forward Middle Tennessee State University Allyssa DeHaan Center Michigan State University Claire Faucher Guard Portland State University Kristen Feemster Forward Western Carolina University Jordan Franey Guard/Forward University of California, Santa Barbara Tyra Grant Guard Pennsylvania State University Alexis... (Goaztecs.com)
Unsung rivalry Nov 5, 2009
BALDWIN -- One of the more unsung rivalries in the Teche Area takes place Friday night as the Franklin Hornets take the five mile trip down Louisiana 182 to battle West St. Mary High in the renewal of what has become known as Fire on the Bayou ... The Hornets are 36th in the latest, unofficial power rankings provided by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and a with and some help, could sneak into the playoffs at the No. 32 seed ... Mailing Address: The Daily Iberian P.O. Box 9290... (New Iberia, LA)
Obama uses money to urge school changes Nov 4, 2009
And before that, charter school restrictions or budget cuts were eased in eight states Louisiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Delaware, Indiana, Ohio, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Duncan had repeatedly warned that such restrictions would hurt a state's chances at the money. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Dogs Headed for the Dome Nov 4, 2009
The game will be at 7:30 p.m. and on ESPNU. Fresno State returns home Nov. 21 against Louisiana Tech. The University will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 1989 Cal Bowl Championship team, one of the greatest in school history. (Gobulldogs.com)
Boise State Remains Perfect With 45-7 Win Nov 4, 2009
The Broncos travel once again to Ruston , Louisiana for a game with the still-smarting Bulldogs, who fell in the last minute to Idaho last night 35-34. Nevertheless, Derek Dooleys team is unbeaten at home with a perfect 3-0 record. (BroncoCountry.com)
Lumberjack Golf Team Places 10th at SE Louisiana Nov 4, 2009
Louisiana-Lafayette 292-288-290 - 870 2 ... Southeastern Louisiana 297-289-298 - 884 7 ... Louisiana-Monroe 301-305-300 - 906 12. (Sfajacks.com)
Postseason volleyball brackets released Nov 4, 2009
L'Observateur Print Edition. By RYAN ARENA Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 11:09 PM CST. (L Observateur, LA)
Area teams set for playoffs Nov 4, 2009
Five Teche Area volleyball teams will continue their seasons this week as the postseason matchups were announced Monday by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association ... Mailing Address: The Daily Iberian P.O. Box 9290 New Iberia, LA 70562-9290 Street Address: 926 East Main St. New Iberia, LA 70560 Phone: (337) 365-6773 Fax: (337)-367-9640 Inside Louisiana: 800-365-6773. (New Iberia, LA)
Rankings of all 120 FBS teams Nov 4, 2009
NEXT: Friday, at Louisiana Tech ... Louisiana-Lafayette (4-4) BUZZ: The Ragin' Cajuns still have a legit shot at finishing in the upper half of the Sun Belt ... NEXT: Saturday, vs. Louisiana-Lafayette. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ladyjacks Finish Sixth at McNeese State Nov 4, 2009
Lumberjack golf team places 10th at SE Louisiana. Freshman Chelsea Simmons. (Sfajacks.com)
Aggies still have plenty to play for Nov 3, 2009
returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown in the Vandals 35-34 win over Louisiana Tech. He also had another return for 17 yards to record 111 kickoff return yards on the day. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
When in New Orleans, eat like the locals do Nov 3, 2009
Located in a small, unassuming house near the Mississippi River, this Garden District restaurant draws people from throughout the city who savor chef Frank Brigtsen's homey yet complexly flavored take on Louisiana cooking. His seafood is stellar. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Cemeteries breathe life into tourists Nov 3, 2009
And no visit to New Orleans, Louisiana, would be complete without a visit to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 and the tomb of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. There are plenty of ghost, vampire and haunted tours, ones that play up the kitsch. (CNN -- International)
Gamecocks Face Gators on CBS Nov 3, 2009
Louisiana Tech at LSU ESPNU 7:00 p.m.. Alabama at Mississippi State ESPN or ESPN2 7:00 p.m.. (Uscsports.com)
8-1No Matter How You Look At It Nov 2, 2009
Two of Florida s wins: Charleston Southern, Troy with Florida International yet to be played Three of LSU s wins: Washington (0-12 in 08), Louisiana-Lafayette, Tulane, with Louisiana Tech yet to be played Two of Alabama s wins: Florida International, North Texas, with Chattanooga yet to be played Florida 8-0 against no one. Georgia lost to Oklahoma State who couldn t stay on the field with Texas, and lost to Houston who lost to UTEP, and Tennessee (4-4) who couldn t beat UCLA (3-5) at home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hawaii's class time thin even before cuts Nov 2, 2009
Sunday, November 01, 2009. Give us YOUR Weekly Opinion. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
San Antonio built a coalition to land cyberwarfare command Nov 2, 2009
Lackland Air Force Base here was named home for the new Air Force cyberwarfare operation after a competition that pitted San Antonio against communities with better-known bases in Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Nebraska and Virginia ... Lackland Air Force Base here was named home for the new Air Force cyberwarfare operation after a competition that pitted San Antonio against communities with better-known bases in Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Nebraska and Virginia. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
LUMCON, others getting $12M for dead zone research Nov 1, 2009
-- Researchers in Louisiana and other states are getting more than $2 ... That can force shrimpers to travel farther into the Gulf to find their catches, wasting time and fuel, said Nancy Rabalais, director of the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium and a top dead-zone researcher. (WWLTV.com, LA)
UAB Basketball Teams Hold Annual Media Day Nov 1, 2009
Cooper came from Louisiana Tech and Drake played at Vanderbilt in the SEC. The returning guys that we have are and that started an equal amount of games for us last year, not every game but maybe 15-20 games, so we feel good about those guys. " sat out last year and he's one of the guys that we're really excited about because of his effort and the way that he plays in practice and we hope to have a really good season from him. His leadership but his play in practice has been unbelievable. I'm a... (Uabsports.com)
Comparing Value in Credit Card Rewa... Nov 1, 2009
Flying from New York's Kennedy Airport to Alexandria, Louisiana can cost more than $500 roundtrip. If a person was to cash in 25,000 SkyMiles for a seat in coach, he would be redeeming his benefits at a 2% return, or twice the cash back offer noted above. (Suite101.com)
Rome: one drugstore away from true greatness Nov 1, 2009
It turns out that for all Rome has to offer - millennia of world-shaping history, masterpieces of art and architecture, mouthwatering meals intended to last hours, and more politicians in prison than anywhere else outside Louisiana - it doesn't have a single pad of writing paper. Didn't these people invent writing paper or something. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
