Delta Force to New Orleans
If you are wondering why the United States can send troops around the world, but failed to respond to a domestic emergency in a timely manner, you are not alone. Expect the lack of planning for emergency relief, in the aftermath and devastation left behind by Hurricane Katrina, to be the subject of a federal investigation. The National Guard arrived in large numbers on Friday, September 2nd, but how is it possible that the poor people of New Orleans were left four days to fend for themselves? Doesn't the United States have a rapid deployment force? Yes, we do, and many large military installations are within an hour of the Gulf Coast, when traveling by air. Many more military bases are within two hours of the devastation. On Sunday, August 28th - one day before Hurricane Katrina landed on the Gulf Coast it was labeled a category 5 hurricane. So, what was the emergency rescue plan? Was anybody planning any rescue efforts on Sunday night? As luck would have it, Katrina turned out to be a category 4 Hurricane. Can you imagine the devastation, if this storm had been worse? Some parts of New Orleans are 10 feet below sea level and a system of levees, normally, keeps the surrounding water out. Referring to the Federal response for relief help, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin said, "They don't have a clue what's going on down here." Mayor Nagin's remarks are an understatement. Logistically speaking, this is not as complicated as a relief effort to Somalia. President Bush said, "A lot of people are working hard to help those who've been affected. The results are not acceptable." He is not kidding; if we can airlift food and weapons to Afghanistan, why is delivery to the Gulf Coast and New Orleans a problem? Paul Jerard is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center, in North Providence, RI. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts, with multiple Black Belts, four martial arts teaching credentials, and was recently inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors in the greater Providence area. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html
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Brangelina Move to Big Easy & Spark Real Estate Craze; Marriott & Renaissance Hotels of New Orleans Serve as House Hunters' Headquarters
Celeb-watchers, wannabe A-listers and real estate junkies, let the bidding wars begin. With Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's recent move to New Orleans, the Marriott and Renaissance Hotels here are launching a Relocation Vacation escape to make moving to the Big Easy, easy.
One Luxury Hotel in New Orleans Offers to Pick Up Tab
$500 Gift Certificate Giveaway at the JW Marriott Hotel New Orleans
Premiere of Jazzocracy Boosts Better World Books Commitment to Literacy in New Orleans
Better World Books brings author of the book Jazzocracy to premiere new imprint, partnership with New Orleans Public Library and new series of books about New Orleans. Events to feature jazz, libraries, history and urban culture.
Award-Winning Cookbook Author Conducting Book Signing During Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans
Celebrating the spirit of New Orleans, International award-winning author, Amy Cyrex Sins will conduct a book signing for her Gourmand Award-Winning book, Ruby Slippers Cookbook: Life, Culture, Family and Food After Katrina. The signing event will take place at 11:00 am on Sunday, July 22, 2007 in the lobby of the Monteleone Hotel in New Orleans Louisiana during the Tales of the Cocktail festivities.
Gil Zanchi Named Area General Manager at New Orleans Marriott
23-Year Marriott Veteran Takes the Reins at 1,290-Room Hotel
Natural Disasters - New Orleans
Nature has struck once again and while many of us sit in our dry snug homes, hundreds of thousands of people are without a roof over their heads, food for their kids or a place they can call home. Many of the most heavily hit in New Orleans and surrounding miles are among the poorer population of the area and without household insurance, so they are literally left homeless and destitute.
Legendary Musician Fats Domino Autographs One-of-a-Kind Baldwin 'Green' Piano to Aid Global Green USA's New Orleans Environmental Rebui
Legendary musician and New Orleans native Fats Domino sat at a one-of-a-kind Baldwin Baby Grand 'Green' Piano while visiting the International House hotel in New Orleans. While there he serenaded the crowd by singing one of his all time classic hits "Ain't That a Shame" then signed the piano to support the recent initiative to rebuild New Orleans "green" and sustainable. The "Green" piano is made from wood legally harvested from areas that pose no threat to conservation valued forests or violate any civil rights.
Sweet Deals: JW Marriott Hotel New Orleans Offers Game Day Lodging for Sugar Bowl Fans
JW Marriott Hotel New Orleans is offering Sugar Bowl fans the chance to stay in style for this New Year's Day game with luxurious lodging and New Orleans accommodations.
Hurricane Katrina's Delicious Aftermath in New Orleans Wins an International Award
Author Amy Cyrex Sins has recently been honored with an international cookbook award from Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Post-Katrina, award-winning cookbook from the Big Easy gets International attention; features Cajun, Creole, and Louisiana home cooking; famous restaurant recipes; and stories of hope from those who love New Orleans while helping charity in the process.
Experience Legendary Mardi Gras from the Comfort of the JW Marriott Hotel New Orleans
With Mardi Gras taking place on Tuesday, February 5, 2008, the JW Marriott Hotel New Orleans is offering guests the chance-of-a-lifetime to experience Fat Tuesday firsthand from luxury New Orleans accommodations directly on the parade route.
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