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Ex-New Orleans FBI chief Bernazzani talks Putin, Russia threat
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
Bayoubuzz Note: For decades, Russia has been considered our adversary. For decades, the FBI has been considered a strong bulwark against crime, corruption and foreign attacks against American interests.
During the past year, since the candidacy of now-President Donald Trump, the way some in the country view Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin and even the FBI has changed.
Vince Vance, Spud McConnell, Austin Badon, Conrad Appel punch it out Thursday
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
Louisiana is known for its legendary music, its politics, its culture and yes, it's comedic moments. On Thursday night, Politics with a Punch presents it all. Legendary musician and showman, Vince Vance will valiantly appear on stage along with actor, radio and TV host, Spud McConnell. McConnell along with his Dorignac commercials and other contributitons, put life into the legendary Huey Long. McConnell plays the former Louisiana governor and US Senator in a play featuring the iconic and famous powerful Louisiana politician.
Irony: New Orleans City Council trashes Trump's zero tolerance policy
Written by Jeff Crouere
The latest attempt of the left to distract from the good economy has been the wall-to-wall media coverage of the “zero tolerance” border policy. Part of the policy included separating parents and children if they were apprehended trying to illegally cross the border.
These images caused liberals throughout the country to become hysterical. Actor Peter Fonda made an online threat against the President’s 12-year old son. This caused Melania Trump to contact the Secret Service. Unfortunately, Fonda was not arrested and his Twitter account was not even suspended. This was quite a different reaction to the outrage that resulted from Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet. Barr lost her hit ABC show, Fonda is still promoting a movie that will premiere this weekend.
Mourning over Morning Call's New Orleans City Park Beignet battle loss
Written by Jeff Crouere
Prior to 2012, various concession stands operated at the Casino Building in City Park. None of them were very popular with park patrons.
All of that changed in 2012, when Morning Call Coffee Stand began operations as a 24/7 beignet parlor. Morning Call literally transformed the area, attracting a robust business and bringing people back to City Park.
Chris Champagne, aka, Numa's "News with The Pist" takes on Bezos, Nola crime, S&WB
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
For those folks who believe New Orleans got cheated when it failed to make Amazon's major expansion cut, who want a few tips how to escape being murdered as you walk the friendly streets of the Big Easy orwho can't take any more of the now infamous Sewage and Water Board--there's a perfect show for you for solace. It's this weekend. It's called, "News with The Pist".
Digi.City's Chelsea Collier discusses New Orleans technology and making cities smarter
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
What can cities, such as San Diego and New Orleans, do to ensure they are being sufficiently innovative for the future, while at the same time, taking care of their citizens now? What must they do?
In many respects, that seems to be the thrust of the efforts being made by Chelsea Collier, founder of Digi.City, who was in New Orleans this week and who sponsored a program involving city officials, the private sector and young entrepreneurs.
Where does New Orleans Mayor Cantrell stand on Confederate monuments Landrieu removed?
Written by Jeff Crouere
The new Mayor of New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell, has been saddled with many problems, courtesy of Mitch Landrieu, her self-serving predecessor. There is the ongoing crime crisis, highlighted by this morning’s double murder in the Desire neighborhood. Cantrell is also facing a Sewerage and Water Board debacle which became much worse during the Landrieu years. In addition, she faces the ongoing problems of potholes, homelessness, blight, drugs, poverty and the high unemployment rate, especially among African American males.
FUTURE SHOCKED: Digi.City's Chelsea Collier discusses China's smart cities
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Forgive me, but, I think I’m coming down with a bad case of Future Shock. At least, after discussing technology and digital cities with Chelsea Collier, the founder of Digi.City, I am somewhat in awe as to how far along the way other cities and countries are in making themselves smarter, more efficient, more Internet driven.
DXC Technology dedicates New Orleans Digital Transformation Center today
Written by Bayoubuzz Staff
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Executive Vice President Jim Smith of DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) joined guests and employees in dedicating the company’s New Orleans Digital Transformation Center at the newly named DXC Technology Building on 1615 Poydras Street. In November, DXC Technology announced it will create 2,000 new direct jobs in New Orleans over the next five years in what will become Louisiana’s largest technology-focused economic development project to date.
Paulsen, Sen. Bishop, Rep. Stokes panelists on Thursday’s Politics with a Punch, 16th anniversary
Written by Bayoubuzz Staff
It’s SWEET 16 and anniversary time for Politics with a Punch, a New Orleans favorite.
Sixteen years ago, Jeff Crouere and Bayoubuzz Publisher Stephen Sabludowsky launched what has become a wildly successful impromptu political comedy show. For their 16 year anniversary show, this Thursday, May 24, appearing will be some of Punch’s favorite panelists and a couple of newbies gracing the Eiffel Society stage:
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Ex-New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu climbs personal mountain, free at last
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
I know that in some communities and in some circles, it is not politically-correct to say anything positive about now ex-New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu.
Ever since he fought the battle of the confederate monuments, to a large block of Louisiana voters, he has crossed the wrong side of the proverbial Mason Dixon line. Even worse, he spent time at the Aspen Institute the weekend that the water pumps failed, causing significant damage to innocent people who entrusted him and city government to protect their properties from the wet.
What will former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu do now?
Written by Jeffrey Sadow
Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu finally has no political office to hold for the first time in three decades. Look for him to want to change that as soon as possible.
It all begins with a run for president in 2020, now that today he turned over the reins of city government. Keep in mind that Landrieu has worked outside of government for just a few years, right out of law school, and knows nothing else but politics, especially growing up in the household of a former legislator, mayor, U.S. Cabinet member, and state judge.
Exposing New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, the Confederate
Written by Jeff Crouere
Prior to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu making Confederate monuments the signature issue of his second term, there was no controversy. New Orleans citizens of all races rarely mentioned the Confederate statues and the Mayor did not include the issue in the platform for his re-election.
Collision Conference New Orleans, now Toronto: Stabs heart, not back
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
Honestly, I felt knifed in the heart; Not in the back.
Which describes my emotions while listening to Paddy Cosgrave, the founder and CEO of Collision Conference. At a press conference yesterday, the young international businessman explained his reasons for moving his fantastic technology-entrepreneurship-industry event from New Orleans to Toronto, and from the United States to Canada.
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