Wednesday, August 5, 2020

A Toast to New Orleans and to all of you who are dealing with this pandemic -


Darling friends, I hope this blog finds you healthy and sane. 
Good morning friends. A beautiful Wednesday, August 5th is greeting us with bright sunshine. It’s Wednesday! I’m breathing. I’m healthy. I’m truly blessed. I’m grateful for this day and praying for the sick and those who died. 🙏🙏🙏Wishing you all God’s blessing today and every day!
Each morning is the open door to a new world – new vistas, new aims, new plans, new things…Wednesday morning is no less. Be happy with who you are and what you do, and you can do anything you want. Keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life’s a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.
Focus on good thoughts and good things will happen. Stay positive, think positive, and do positive on this Wednesday morning!

Darlings, every day I am grateful to alive, healthy, and sane. As a social butterfly, I have mellow down to the point of only going to one luncheon a week. So this past Friday, I attended a lovely luncheon at Flemings at Metaire with members of Debouche


I needed to borrow this very chic Covid19 fascinator

 
Louisiana will remain under Phase 2 of its reopening plan for another 21 days, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday.
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Phase 2 extended in Louisiana for another 3 weeks; here's a rundown of the rules
Louisiana will remain under Phase 2 of its reopening plan for another 21 days, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday.

Don't get your hopes up for looser coronavirus restrictions in the coming weeks, John Bel Edwards says

Louisiana is seeing encouraging trends with coronavirus cases and hospitalizations after a worrying spike over the past two months, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Tuesday, but not encouraging enough to
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Despite a Phase 2 extension, John Bel Edwards says he's 'encouraged' by latest coronavirus data
Louisiana is seeing encouraging trends with coronavirus cases and hospitalizations after a worrying spike over the past two months, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Tuesday, but not encouraging enough to

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On a positive note: 
Darlings, let's take advantage of Coolinary New Orleans: Coolinary restaurant specials return this year
A yearly campaign that aims to boost New Orleans restaurants during their slowest months is returning this year with some changes.
Coolinary runs from Aug. 3 through Sept. 15. As in previous years, it offers special two- and three-course lunch menus for $20 or less and three-course dinner and brunch menus for $39 or less at a variety of restaurants across the city.
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During the months of August & September, experience cuisine that delights your palate and is an integral part of the history, fabric and culture of New Orleans. This annual culinary tradition features specially priced prix-fixe lunch, dinner and brunch menus.
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Coolinary New Orleans | Official Site
During the months of August & September, experience cuisine that delights your palate and is an integral part of the history, fabric and culture of New Orleans. This annual culinary tradition features specially priced prix-fixe lunch, dinner and brunch menus.

August 5 is the perfect holiday for all you seafood lovers out there as it is National Oyster Day.
This holiday celebrates a considerable number of different species of edible bivalve mollusks which are considered a delicacy. Oysters have been consumed by humans for centuries. They used to be an important food source in coastal areas.
Pollution and overfishing have considerably reduced oyster supplies, but oysters still remain a popular delicacy. Traditionally, they are consi...
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 CELEBRATE OYSTER DAY WITH THIS RECIPE:


Tonight - August 5
Julio&Cesar
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@El Paso Metairie
6 PM – 9 PM
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Happy Hours:- Grab a drink and join us on our Facebook page for this Facebook Live event.
Wednesday, August 5th
This week Nathaniel Rich will be joining us with a drink and some good conversation.
5:00 PM...
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Darling great speakers not to be missed on Thursday,August 6




My darling longtime friend Jeff Crouere is having this Thursday his famous and irreverent Politics with a Punch.



POLITICS WITH A PUNCH-THURSDAY AUGUST 6 !
Outstanding Panel Confirmed For
FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE SHOW
Doors Open at 6 p.m.; Show Begins at 8 p.m.;
Andrea's Restaurant .3100 19th Street, Metairie
BIDEN & TRUMP STAR ON PUNCH SHOW As usual, we have picked an outstanding panel for Thursday night with some of our favorite All-Stars plus some exciting newcomers. This program will be the spectacular Politics with a Punch First Presidential Debate Show.
Check out the exceptional line-up of celebrities that have been selected for this New Orleans Political Comedy Tradition:
Tee Ray Bergeron
Stand Up Comedian; Show Headliner; Punch Comedy Favorite
Captain Black
Grassroots Security Consultant; Real Life Super Hero
Bobby Blaze
President Donald Trump Impersonator
Ken Ferguson
Vice President Joe Biden Impersonator
Woody Jenkins
Former 28 Year LA State Rep; Editor, Central City News
Mimi Owens
Author; Activist; Commentator; WGSO Radio Personality
Vince Vance
NOLA Music Icon; Member of LA Music Hall of Fame;
Discount Tickets: $15.00 per person/$25.00 per couple.
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, purchase tickets in advance online at our website:
At Punch, we guarantee everyone will have a good time, and anyone who has attended one of our events can attest to that fact.
For more information, call me at #504-669-6076.
Thanks again for your support of Politics with a Punch. Without you and other friends, we could not have such successful events each and every month.
See you Thursday night at ANDREA'S RESTAURANT!
Be sure to arrive early to enjoy cocktails, dinner and musical entertainment
at the exquisite Andrea's Restaurant. Free Parking is available. For this special show, Andrea's is insuring the safety of our patrons by providing hand sanitizers, social distancing, masks for patrons, etc.
Politics with a Punch
is our local version of "Politically Incorrect." It started in 2002 and after more than 125 shows and 19 years, it has become a local political tradition. The show is jointly produced with Steve Sabludowsky of Bayoubuzz.com and it has grown into quite a success story. Punch is a fast-paced, free-wheeling, no-holds barred discussion of what is happening in our city, state and nation. We place a premium on having a good time and expect plenty of laughs as we discuss the controversies and the outrageous antics of our local leaders and scoundrels.

POLITICS WITH A PUNCH ONLINE TICKET STOREROAD TO RECOVERY - NETWORKING IN THE NEW NORMAL
Wednesday, August 5 @ noon CST
Networking in the COVID-19 era. From virtual meetings and events and everything in between, there are still several approaches you can take to make a connection and let business professionals know more about you and your company. We'll give you tips on how to visit with people and position your business in these challenging times.
Join Ben Johnson, president & CEO of the New Orleans Chamber, and La...
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For e-mail reservations, I need to know the number of people in your party as the tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. 
At Punch, we guarantee everyone will have a good time, and anyone who has attended one of our events can attest to that fact.
 For more information, call me at #504-669-6076. 
Thanks again for your support of Politics with a Punch. Without you and other friends, we could not have such successful events every time. 
Hope to see you Thursday night at the fabulous ANDREA’S RESTAURANT! 
Jeff Crouere                                                                
Host, Politics with a Punch 
P.S. For sponsorship of the event and advertising opportunities, contact Jeff Crouere at #504-669-6076 or jcrouere@yahoo.com 

Jeff Crouere is the Host of “Ringside Politics,” which airs at 7:30 p.m. Fri. and 10:00 p.m. Sun. on WLAE-TV 32, a PBS station, and 7 till 11 a.m. weekdays on WGSO 990 AM in New Orleans and the Northshore. He is the Political Analyst for WGNO-TV ABC26 and a Columnist for selected publications. For more information, visit his web site at RingsidePolitics.com. E-mail him at jeff@ringsidepolitics.com.

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing
UNO Lakefront Arena North Parking Lot, 6801 Franklin Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70122
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Testing is available at many healthcare facilities, hospitals, and clinics in New Orleans. Each facility has its own criteria for who is eligible for a test, so we suggest you call first. 
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Testing - NOLA Ready
Testing is available at many healthcare facilities, hospitals, and clinics in New Orleans. Each facility has its own criteria for who is eligible for a test, so we suggest you call first.


5 simple steps to avoid a shutdown
On last week’s CNN Town Hall, “Coronavirus: Facts and Fears,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said a shutdown isn’t necessary if we do just five things:
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Emotional well-being at stake from COVID-19 isolation, Tulane paper says- Of course, we knew that!
Tulane social work faculty say previous disasters, including Hurricane Katrina, show the crucial protective roles that social support and community ties played in mental health recovery.
When disaster strikes, social support and community ties play key roles in maintaining mental health. Yet the COVID-19 pandemic makes such contact difficult, if not impossible, and that can lead...
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It was early in the day on March 9 when Jennifer Avegno, while working in her office on the eighth floor of City Hall, got a call from an emergency physician at New Orleans’ Veterans Affairs Hospital. A patient the doctor had admitted to the hospital had just tested positive for COVID-19, the viru...
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Behind the Front Lines - My New Orleans
It was early in the day on March 9 when Jennifer Avegno, while working in her office on the eighth floor of City Hall, got a call from an emergency physician at New Orleans’ Veterans Affairs Hospital. A patient the doctor had admitted to the hospital had just tested positive for COVID-19, the viru...

COVID Testing Mayor Cantrell ramps up testing sites around the city as community spread increases, as state becomes #1 in cases per capita nationally.
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N.O. MAYOR AIN’T PLAYING! - Think504
COVID Testing Mayor Cantrell ramps up testing sites around the city as community spread increases, as state becomes #1 in cases per capita nationally.

In the spring, many Louisiana businesses closed for several weeks during stay-at-home orders in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak. There was some optimism in late spring and early
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COVID-19 safety precautions can help spur Louisiana economy
In the spring, many Louisiana businesses closed for several weeks during stay-at-home orders in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak. There was some optimism in late spring and early

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As research for a coronavirus vaccine continues to ramp up worldwide, more and more clinical trials are coming to Louisiana.
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Another coronavirus vaccine trial comes to Louisiana: Ochsner to test Pfizer vaccine
As research for a coronavirus vaccine continues to ramp up worldwide, more and more clinical trials are coming to Louisiana.

Coolinary, the annual summertime dining promotion, is designed to give New Orleans restaurants a boost when they really need it. This year it returns at a time when restaurants have
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Coolinary dining deals return to help New Orleans restaurants, now with these changes
Coolinary, the annual summertime dining promotion, is designed to give New Orleans restaurants a boost when they really need it. This year it returns at a time when restaurants have


Many individuals and businesses are hurting badly these days, and each segment of the economy faces its own particular challenges. So the demands for congressional attention and aid can seem
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Our Views: Congress shouldn't let the music die
Many individuals and businesses are hurting badly these days, and each segment of the economy faces its own particular challenges. So the demands for congressional attention and aid can seem





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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: CB Now Road to Recovery - Reopening Your Business. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
CityBusiness invites you to join our team every Wednesday at noon for CB now, CityBusiness' mid-week recap, where we'll take the pulse of the New Orleans business community and chat with experts on the state of their industry. CB now- Road to Recovery- Reopening Your Business - 6/24/2020 CB now- Roa...
TOMATO TIME: Transplant fall tomato plants into your garden by the end of August. Good cultivars for fall production include Florida 91, Spitfire, Solar Set, Heatwave II, Phoenix, Sunleaper, Sunmaster,
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Get ready for fall tomatoes and basil, and watch the lawn for webworms
TOMATO TIME: Transplant fall tomato plants into your garden by the end of August. Good cultivars for fall production include Florida 91, Spitfire, Solar Set, Heatwave II, Phoenix, Sunleaper, Sunmaster,


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How Covid-19 affects the brain
This coronavirus can impact and ravage organs throughout the body. As a neurosurgeon, I have a particular interest in how the virus impacts the brain. Among the most common neurological symptoms are loss of smell and taste, which can also be the first clues that someone has Covid-19.
These symptoms may occur simply because Covid-19 is a respiratory infection, so virus particles enter through the nose and the mouth. If the virus damages nerves i...
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CPA Kemberley Washington talks about some housing relief resources for individuals struggling to pay bills on their homes.
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Housing relief for homeowners and renters
CPA Kemberley Washington talks about some housing relief resources for individuals struggling to pay bills on their homes.

Louisiana is boosting food stamp assistance for some households for a sixth month because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Louisiana boosting food stamp assistance for families
Louisiana is boosting food stamp assistance for some households for a sixth month because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Commanders Palace sommelier Dan Davis laughs with participants and guests during the virtual circus themed wine and cheese party at Commanders Palace in New Orleans, Wednesday, July 22, 2020. For the past four months running, each Wednesday evening has brought a new edition of the Commander’s Pala...
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Virtual Wine Party Builds Something Vital For Restaurants - Biz New Orleans
Commanders Palace sommelier Dan Davis laughs with participants and guests during the virtual circus themed wine and cheese party at Commanders Palace in New Orleans, Wednesday, July 22, 2020. For the past four months running, each Wednesday evening has brought a new edition of the Commander’s Pala...



The New Orleans Community is mourning one of its pillars
Herschel L. Abbott Jr., a New Orleans lawyer and enthusiastic volunteer who joked that he couldn’t say no helping out -- or even leading -- any organization that might strike
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Herschel L. Abbott, longtime attorney and philanthropist, dies at 78
Herschel L. Abbott Jr., a New Orleans lawyer and enthusiastic volunteer who joked that he couldn’t say no helping out -- or even leading -- any organization that might strike

Congratulations!
20+ New Orleans artists craft a Crescent City-themed cultural experience in the Marigny that evokes Joy through Art & Music...
New Orleans' first experiential pop-up takes audiences of all ages on a topsy-turvy stroll through the cultural gems that make the Crescent City so special.
Our immersive 12-room exhibit is pure NOLA joy, celebrating the iconic art, music, food and theatrics of the city, through the eyes of over 20 local artists

Three non-profit groups, Second Harvest Food Bank, The Broadmoor Improvement Association, and Caleb and Calder Sloan's Awesome Foundation joined forces with FOX 8 to assist hundreds of families experiencing financial
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Photos: Hundreds line up for food in New Orleans as coronavirus continues its economic toll
Three non-profit groups, Second Harvest Food Bank, The Broadmoor Improvement Association, and Caleb and Calder Sloan's Awesome Foundation joined forces with FOX 8 to assist hundreds of families experiencing financial

Brazilian ocelot kitten Batata, Portuguese for "potato," made his debut at the Audubon Zoo on Friday. He received all his vaccinations which allowed him to explore his new public habitat
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Photos: This new ocelot kitten's name at Audubon Zoo? It's Portuguese for 'potato'
Brazilian ocelot kitten Batata, Portuguese for "potato," made his debut at the Audubon Zoo on Friday. He received all his vaccinations which allowed him to explore his new public habitat

August nights are hotter than stars. They make fans swirl like skirts at a square dance, and bed covers fly off like candy wrappers on Halloween.
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4 ways to keep your bedding cool to sleep more comfortably on these those hot August nights
August nights are hotter than stars. They make fans swirl like skirts at a square dance, and bed covers fly off like candy wrappers on Halloween.

Wine Tasting: Château de Pommard
The Alliance Française is excited to be teaming up with the French-American Chamber of Commerce for a virtual wine tasting.
Grab your glass and travel with Cedar Stoltenow, your Wine Advisor, on a virtual tour of Burgundy’s largest Monopole vineyard, Château de Pommard’s Clos Marey-Monge.
Made by Nature in Burgundy. Discover the true taste of Burgundy’s appellations, viticulture and winemaking. Welcome to Château de Pommard.
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Château de Pommard | Official Website
Made by Nature in Burgundy. Discover the true taste of Burgundy’s appellations, viticulture and winemaking. Welcome to Château de Pommard.

CDC report shows vaccination rates have fallen during pandemic
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New Orleans leaders pushing for parents to vaccinate children
CDC report shows vaccination rates have fallen during pandemic


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