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Crime Blotter
November 14, 2009
ALEXANDRIA, LA—Laverne J. James, 53, of Ball, LA, who has been employed by the Town of Ball Police Department since 1993, pled guilty today to conspiring with others to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following Hurricanes Rita and Gustav, United States Attorney Donald W....
Crime Blotter
November 13, 2009
NEW ORLEANS—Ameal Parker, aka Ameal Varnado, age 47, of New Orleans, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt to 30 years in prison for the murder of DEA Supervisory Special Agent Thomas J. Byrne while Agent Byrne was engaged in and on account of the performance of his official ...
Crime Blotter
November 13, 2009
LAKE CHARLES, LA—Members of a large scale illegal alien transportation operation based in Sulphur, La., were sentenced in federal court yesterday, United States Attorney Donald W. Washington announced. U. S. District Judge Patricia Minaldi sentenced Carolyn Joyce Metcalf, 62, to 30 months (2 ˝...
Crime Blotter
November 13, 2009
BATON ROUGE, LA—United States Attorney David R. Dugas announced today that EDWARD C. JAMES, age 65, of Baton Rouge, LA was charged in a Bill of Information with violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and with conspiracy for allegedly accepting or extorting brib...
Daniel Taverne
November 11, 2009
Looking for something to do this Spring? How about attending a Hamfest?
UBMI Publications
November 07, 2009
www.thepalletplace.com
The Good News: your company has a new customer opportunity outside the United States.
The Bad News: you don´t know the regulations and requirements for shipping pallets (http://www.thepalletplace.com/index.html ) outside the United States.
Here´s what you need to kno...
UBMI Publications
November 07, 2009
www.thepalletplace.com
How do you know what is the best pallet for your specific application? There are so many choices and options it can be overwhelming to the person responsible for buying pallets. Stringers, blocks, hardwood, pine, plastic, export, heat treat, new, recycled , combo, scrap, e...
Crime Blotter
October 23, 2009
WASHINGTON—A Louisiana man pleaded guilty today to firing three shots from a shotgun at the home of three Hispanic men and, after they fled, entering the home and setting a fire that burned it to the ground, the Justice Department announced. Johnny D. Mathis, 46, of Lecompte, La., entered his ...
Judy Ramsook
October 18, 2009
people should be happy that other people want to get married...
Crime Blotter
October 03, 2009
WASHINGTON—Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Division Loretta King and U.S. Attorney Donald W. Washington for the Western District of Louisiana announced that Daniel Earl Danforth, 30, of Minden, La., has been indicted by a federal grand jury for hate crime violations and obst...
Crime Blotter
October 03, 2009
WASHINGTON—Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Division Loretta King and U.S. Attorney Donald W. Washington for the Western District of Louisiana announced that Daniel Earl Danforth, 30, of Minden, La., has been indicted by a federal grand jury for hate crime violations and obst...
Crime Blotter
October 03, 2009
NEW ORLEANS, LA—JEFFERY MARTIN BENTLEY, a/k/a Jeff Bentley, age 52, a resident of Muscadine, Alabama, a former employee of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and de facto project engineer on a project for widening and improvements to the Interstate 10 highway in Jeffers...
Newswire Services
July 26, 2009
Creation of new group part of comments due today evaluating the Louisiana Coastal Restoration Plan
WASHINGTON, DC -- A coalition including Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), the National Wildlife Federation, National Audubon Society, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, and the Lake Pontchartra...
Crime Blotter
July 11, 2009
BATON ROUGE, LA—United States Attorney David R. Dugas announced that two more Louisiana residents pled guilty in federal court yesterday to fraud charges related to hurricane disaster relief programs.
CHERYL M. TAYLOR, age 48, of Greensburg, Louisiana, pled guilty yesterday to a bill of inf...
Michael Jordan
June 20, 2009
Value of used cars
The greatest value of use car is that you benefit on other´s folly. You are not paid for being active, bit for being right. Warren Buffet´s theory is what used cars work on. Often the cars are bought at huge prices only to be dumped in the garages. The parts are in...
Andrew Stratton
June 18, 2009
In 2001, Louisiana passed LA Act 974, which allows independent administrators to be appointed to distribute your estate. Appointing an independent administrator to handle your estate has numerous benefits that can save you time and money.
Andrew Stratton
May 27, 2009
Louisiana can be a great place to move. If you are considering Louisiana real estate, your first step should be to research all the different cities, suburbs and rural areas in the state.
Andrew Stratton
May 19, 2009
It is important to know a little bit about Louisiana when shopping for real estate. The rich history and diverse cultures make up a State with unique geography and plenty of opportunities in the country, by the water or in the city.
Andrew Stratton
April 29, 2009
Louisiana real estate is currently greatly undervalued and will like be amongst the first areas to bounce back as the economy grows, for those savvy enough to invest now.
Andrew Stratton
April 22, 2009
Louisiana is one of the greatest states to live in. You've got wonderful natural beauty, some of the best preserved historical architecture in the nation, a rich culture and history, and all the attractions New Orleans and the gulf coast have to offer.
Andrew Stratton
April 17, 2009
From the architectural gem in the French Quarter to commercial properties in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is ripe with real estate opportunities.
Andrew Stratton
March 30, 2009
If you are relocating to Louisiana, you are moving to a state rich in culture, tradition, and history. But you still may have many questions about where to find the best real estate. Here is some information to help you in your search.
Andrew Stratton
March 12, 2009
If you want to be completely assured that your estate is handled properly after your death, it is imperative that you leave a proper, legal Will.
Joseph Raglione
March 07, 2009
Welcome to New Orleans September 2005.
Andrew Stratton
March 02, 2009
Many parts of Louisiana are doing quite well these days and real estate there continues to be a great investment both for primary residences and rental properties.
Andrew Stratton
February 26, 2009
If you're considering purchasing real estate, Louisiana might not be the first place to enter your mind. But, it offers both investors and home buyers a plethora of opportunities to capitalize on.
Andrew Stratton
January 21, 2009
Before you purchase anything in Louisiana, you should find a real estate agent that you can trust. A good real estate agent will listen to your requests and find areas in Louisiana in your price range. He may even help you find avenues where you can get financing.
Andrew Stratton
January 20, 2009
Negotiating the purchase price for Louisiana real estate takes preparation and education. Obtaining a current market analysis, comparison shopping, knowing what the motivation for selling is and being ready to compromise are all steps in the negotiation process.
Andrew Stratton
January 20, 2009
When buying Louisiana real estate, it is important to know the legal rights of a homebuyer. From the practices of the agent, the mortgage company and the seller, the buyer has state and federal laws that protect him from being taken advantage of or buying a bad home.
Andrew Stratton
December 30, 2008
If you want to be completely assured that your estate is handled properly after your death, it is imperative that you leave a proper, legal Will.
Andrew Stratton
December 18, 2008
In Louisiana, the government has the added challenge of rebuilding properties that have been destroyed by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. They are taking various measures to uplift neighborhoods.
Andrew Stratton
December 10, 2008
Living Trusts can be confusing and there are many myths associated with them. Before committing to a Trust, it's always safe to review these truths behind them.
Daniel Taverne
December 06, 2008
Redneck Christmas Parade story and Pictures
Andrew Stratton
November 30, 2008
In Louisiana, the government has the added challenge of rebuilding properties that have been destroyed by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. They are taking various measures to uplift neighborhoods.
Andrew Stratton
November 28, 2008
The property market isn't only full of deals for residential realty. If you've ever considered purchasing commercial reality for your business or just to expand your investment portfolio, now is the time.
Andrew Stratton
November 28, 2008
New Orleans is a great city for commercial real estate. Many areas of the city outside its hub need to be explored separately as they have different real estate options. With the tourism industry booming in this city it is certainly the right place to invest.
CHI Publishing
November 14, 2008
www.lasolarworks.com
Did you know that solar energy systems can actually SAVE YOU MONEY?
The Lousiana Income tax credit made simple by LA Solarworks Vice-President, Matt Maddox
In 2007, the Louisiana legislature passed Act 371 which provides an income tax credit for the purchase and insta...
Newswire Services
November 02, 2008
Sheriffs, Chiefs of Police and District Attorneys endorse Landrieu.
BATON ROUGE - Sheriffs, Chiefs of Police and District Attorneys from throughout Louisiana today joined United States Senator Mary Landrieu, D-La., to show their support for her re-election. Sen. Landrieu is a tenacious fighter ...
Jim Kouri, CPP
October 14, 2008
Louisiana State Senator Derrick D.T. Shepherd pled guilty on Friday before US District Judge Carl Barbier on one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, announced US Attorney Jim Letten.
According to court papers, the defendant admitted that he laundered illegal proceeds for co-defendant...
Jason Streitfeld
June 24, 2008
Though it is heavily criticized by proponents of Darwinian evolutionary theory, this new bill is exactly what American students need.
Crime Blotter
January 27, 2008
WASHINGTON - Grace Chung Becker, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, and Donald W. Washington, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, today announced the indictment of Jeremiah Munsen, 18, on federal hate crime and conspiracy charges for his role in threate...
Philip F. Harris
January 02, 2008
We are taught in school that in the U.S. we have three branches of government: the executive, legislative and judicial. Our “founding fathers” felt that this separation of powers would result in a system of “check and balances’ that would prevent either branch from gaining too much power. For many...
Whym Rhymer
September 24, 2007
It's a damn shame that there are places like Jena, LA where racial prejudice not only lives but thrives! Places where a black kid can get beat up by white kids because he choose to sit under the wrong tree, places where children have been brought up to hate based on the color of a person's skin and ...
Rev. Michael Bresciani
February 01, 2007
UFO sightings are not unusual these days and unless someone claims to have been abducted there is little chance they will be labeled as kooks. The sightings in Arkansas were seen by a retired Air Force Colonel. Hardly a kook!
Colonel Brian Fields a 61 year old retired Air Force officer took phot...