Louisiana

Bobby Jindal’s Louisiana: Is there a rash of armed robberies during the Doxology that I’m not aware of…?

Jul 8th, 2010 | By Ara Rubyan | Category: Guns, Louisiana, Politics, Republicans

This is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard of:
Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed into law one of the more controversial bills from the recent legislative session, one allowing guns to be carried into houses of worship….[The] bill would authorize persons who qualified to carry concealed weapons having passed the training and background checks to [...]



Louisiana Republican Gov. Jindal calls for “Day of Prayer” while Louisiana Guard sits & waits & waits for him to call

Jun 26th, 2010 | By Ara Rubyan | Category: Environment, Louisiana, Politics

Here’s what I don’t get:
There is a major leak — a volcano of oil — erupting from the sea floor in the Gulf. No one knows how to stop it or is willing to do what is necessary to keep it from happening in the first place. We all agree on that.
That said, [...]



Gulf Oil Spill (PHOTOS): Horrifying Aerial Images Of Oil Reaching Louisiana Marshes

May 29th, 2010 | By Ara Rubyan | Category: Environment, Lead Article, Louisiana

Our friend, Jeffrey Dubinsky, captured these heartbreakingly beautiful pics during a flyover of Redfish Bay in Louisiana’s bird’s foot delta on May 27.



Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid. (UPDATED 3X)

Dec 11th, 2008 | By Ara Rubyan | Category: Louisiana

It’s snowing in Baton Rouge. In south Louisiana.



Gustav: Baton Rouge Waits (VIDEO)

Aug 31st, 2008 | By Ara Rubyan | Category: Hurricanes, Lead Article, Louisiana

Here’s some video I shot this morning where I live in Baton Rouge.
Although it is not directly on the Gulf Coast, Baton Rouge (largest city in Louisiana) is in the path of Hurricane Gustav (“X” marks the spot, below).

I will try to provide ongoing video clips as the storm advances. Since I can only post [...]



Hurricane Gustav: I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing glue

Aug 27th, 2008 | By Ara Rubyan | Category: Hurricanes, Lead Article, Louisiana

Here we go again.
Long time readers know that I live in Baton Rouge and have lived through Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. So this isn’t exactly a new experience for us down here. Also, I work in the emergency management industry. So I get a front-row seat for this sort of thing.
In other words, I’m in [...]



LA-06: Special Election Watch (Updated)

May 3rd, 2008 | By Ara | Category: 2008 Election, Democrats, Louisiana, Republicans


Forever New Orleans

Apr 15th, 2008 | By Ara | Category: About Me, Louisiana


Andy Kopplin for Congress

Mar 4th, 2008 | By Ara | Category: 2008 Election, Democrats, Louisiana


Super Fat Tuesday Bowl

Feb 5th, 2008 | By Ara | Category: 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Louisiana