COOLinary New Orleans a delight for local foodies

New Orleans cuisine is unparalleled, in our opinion. This city simply does food like no other, with an impressive number of outstanding restaurants offering unique Creole and Cajun dishes. And every summer, foodies anxiously await COOLinary New Orleans, a festival that offers the best of New Orleans cuisine at reduced prices. During the month of… Continue reading COOLinary New Orleans a delight for local foodies

Hands-free cell technology may not reduce distracted driving accidents

Distracted driving, particularly driving while texting, talking on a cell phone, or using another electronic handheld device, is a serious problem affecting our nation today, causing thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of injuries every year. (According to Distraction.gov, the official government website on distracted driving, 3,331 deaths and 387,000 injuries were caused by… Continue reading Hands-free cell technology may not reduce distracted driving accidents

Lowering the legal BAC to .05 is the wrong move

There is no question that everyone in America would like to reduce the number of drunk driving accidents and fatalities that occur on the road each year. In the past thirty years, our country has made great strides toward this goal—reducing drunk driving fatalities by half, from 20,000 to 10,000 per year, according to MADD.… Continue reading Lowering the legal BAC to .05 is the wrong move

13th Annual Satchmo SummerFest in New Orleans

New Orleans is the proud hometown of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, the legendary jazz trumpeter and singer who forever changed American music. This month, we pay homage to one of America’s most beloved musicians at the 13th Annual Satchmo SummerFest. During the weekend of August 1-4, New Orleans residents and visitors can enjoy a festival like… Continue reading 13th Annual Satchmo SummerFest in New Orleans

Louisiana Has Highest Auto Insurance Rates

Shopping for auto insurance is never fun. The process can be time consuming and inconvenient. However, for those living in Louisiana, the process is even less appealing. Why? Louisiana has the highest auto insurance rates in the nation. Ouch! Chance Ryan relays additional details in the article “Louisiana Has Nation’s Highest Auto Insurance Rates –… Continue reading Louisiana Has Highest Auto Insurance Rates

New Orleans Greek Festival

If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly festival this Memorial Day weekend, be sure to check out the New Orleans Greek Festival. The New Orleans Greek Festival has been taking place annually since 1973, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever to celebrate the 40th anniversary. The 2013 New Orleans… Continue reading New Orleans Greek Festival

When should I get a personal injury attorney?

Basically, personal injury involves suffering harm due to someone else’s negligence; the term covers a lot of different circumstances. Personal injury can include auto accidents, dog bites, falls, and much more. Generally, since the injury is due to someone else’s negligence, the person at fault or his or her insurance company should pay for your… Continue reading When should I get a personal injury attorney?