"World's Biggest Arty Party" Gets Underway

Posted on December 5, 2012 | Comments Off

MIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) – "The world's biggest arty party" doesn't officially open until Thursday but don't tell that to the folks enjoying the opening night preview of Art Basel 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Described as "the most prestigious art show in the Americas," Art Basel opens its Miami Beach 11th edition on Thursday, December 6th.

It brings with it a swarm of satellite art fairs and parties that envelope the entire city.

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- TRAFFIC:Accident on the Tchoupitoulas on ramp to the westbank bound CCC ramp is blocked 1 hour ago
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- Teachers credited with saving students in Oklahoma May 21, 2013
  The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up.
- La. drivers can't tweet or post to Facebook May 21, 2013
- Federal class-action lawsuit approved for Bayou Corne sinkhole May 21, 2013
  A federal court has approved a class-action lawsuit in the Bayou Corne sinkhole case, according to Scott Bickford, a New Orleans attorney.
- NOPD says 61-year-old missing man found safe May 21, 2013
  The New Orleans Police Department said 61-year-old Eugene Sturgis, missing since Sunday night, was found safe Tuesday afternoon.
- Affordable National Flood Insurance Plan still being sought May 21, 2013
  Many should be worried about the affordability of the rate increases, something that has both of Louisiana’s senators concerned.
WDSU New Orleans
- Police: Nursing home employee stole residents' jewelry, sold to pawn shops May 21, 2013
  Slidell police said they arrested a woman who stole jewelry from several elderly people at a nursing home and sold it to pawn shops.
- NOPD: Missing 61-year-old found May 21, 2013
  NOPD said a missing 61-year-old man had been found Tuesday.
- Mommy blogging sweeps though the Big Easy May 21, 2013
  It’s a chronicle of personal experiences commonly known as mommy blogging.
- Judge gags attorneys, witnesses, relatives in Akein Scott case May 21, 2013
  Citing the extensive media coverage already given to the case, Judge Arthur Hunter has issued a gag order on attorneys, witnesses, relatives and others close to Akein Scott, the 19-year-old accused of firing shots into a second line crowd on Mother's Day.
- Cleco sends crew to help in wake of Oklahoma tornado May 21, 2013
  Cleco Corp. is sending a 34-member crew to Oklahoma City to help Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company restore power to customers after a tornado destroyed its electric system.
WVUE New Orleans
- Police: Kenner mom leaves infant in car while inside bar May 21, 2013
  Police say an intoxicated mom left her 3-month-old daughter inside of a parked sport utility vehicle while she socialized at a Kenner bar.
- Bob's Battle: Breck finds out the effect of his cancer treatments May 21, 2013
  All the weeks of Bob Breck's radiation therapy have come down to one moment. Blood test results reveal whether the treatments worked.
- Lee Zurik Investigation: Washington bonuses cost taxpayers billions May 20, 2013
  Two Louisiana congressman find common ground across the aisle when it comes to the hugely-expensive bonuses and incentives, handed out in recent years by federal agencies including FEMA and the Veterans Health Administration. The White House has demanded cuts amid the nation's fiscal crises, but some agencies are bucking the trend. We'll examine t […]
- Arias asks jury to give her life in prison May 21, 2013
  Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she "lacked perspective" when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.
- Airline mix-up sends couple to wrong side of the world May 20, 2013
  Ever had that fear of falling asleep after take-off and waking up to realize you are on the wrong flight? Well, due to an airline mix-up, Sandy Valdivieso and her husband Triet Vo had exactly that nightmare experience.
WGSO
- Scott Alexander May 21 May 21, 2013
- Inside New Orleans May 21 May 21, 2013
- Ringside Politics May 21 May 21, 2013
- Monday Night Futbol May 20 May 21, 2013
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The Wildcat
- ‘You can always be what you want to be’
  LC Spring '13 Graduation day of mixed emotions
- Pinned to the past… and the future
  LC Nursing students honored in ceremony marking graduation
- Great while it lasted!
  Wildcats' magical run ends with 10-4 loss to UT-Tyler in ASC Championship game
- Looking to Extend History
  Wildcats Baseball to face ASC's best in Tyler
- LC gets $10 million donation (Video)
  Dr. Aguillard makes announcement at news conference
The Daily Reveille
- Campus expands at unprecedented rate May 5, 2013
  As a dusty haze descended upon campus this semester, from it rose projects like the parking garage and Tiger Stadium renovations — and the dust is far from settling.
- Fraudulent job postings increase as technology takes over market May 5, 2013
  If a job posted online seems so great it might as well be a steal, then it is probably trying to steal from you.
- SG election overshadowed by drama May 5, 2013
  Student Government saw a particularly volatile election cycle this semester — one filled with multiple complaint and University Court hearings as well as elections.
- Downtown Grocery holds grand opening May 5, 2013
  Downtown Grocery is the newest business to call the downtown area home and will hold a grand opening Monday, joining the ranks of other new businesses in a thriving and growing section of Baton Rouge.
- Atheist and LGBT communities see organized action May 5, 2013
  From the third annual Louisiana Queer Conference to the Bayou State’s first secular convention, the University’s LGBT and atheist students saw an increase in organized action within their communities
The Maroon
- Senior Sendoff May 10, 2013
  By: Showcasing a few of Loyola's many graduating students and commemorating their work and efforts. ...
- Letter to the Editor: Column was misguided May 9, 2013
  By: Mary Jane Wherritt Becker Letter to the Editor Loyola Maroon May 8, 2013 Recently, we were made aware of an article that appeared in the Loyola Maroon in late April. ...
- Go fly a kite May 8, 2013
  Take a study break with this activity What you’ll need: this newspaper (click and print the photo) two straws tape scissors string Step 1: Cut one straw down to five inches and the other to 7 1/2 ...
- Video: How to make a King Cake with a member of Loyola Sunday Cooks May 6, 2013
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- The Button Collector part X May 3, 2013
  Swain discovers the secrets of his past and his future With the closing of the door came a silence that lasted for many, many hours. This might seem like a long time to you, but to Swain it was only a moment, for he could not understand how he could feel such distress at
The Lion’s Roar
- Track and field places in SLC May 14, 2013
  The men and women’s track and field team put their best foot forward in the three day Southland Conference May 10 through 12 against several different competing schools. Southeastern’s Track and Field team won four event championships in the Conferen...
- Student-athlete awarded for academic excellence May 14, 2013
  Buck Bernard receives $2,500 scholarship While many consider earning a bachelor’s degree to be difficult, the accomplishment becomes especially challenging and time-consuming for student-athletes. One motivated Lions baseball team pitcher stands out for demonstrating both athletic and academi...
- Lions snap ranked Bearkats’ winning streak May 14, 2013
  Team loses home series, clinches last home game After two losses against the No. 28-ranked Sam Houston State Bearkats, the Lions baseball team managed to defeat the Bearkats in the last home game of the season thanks to good pitching and an aggressive defense. Initially the first game of the serie...
- Words of end-of-semester wisdom May 14, 2013
  Prologue For some reason or another, I feel like making this a little bit informal. And by a little bit, I actually mean in your face, blatant and woefully overstated. The ideas I’m presenting will make sense, but may take some nonsensical introducti...
- Student directors show their skills during theatre class showcase May 14, 2013
  Students from an upper-level theatre course had the opportunity to put their directing skills to practice in a Directing Showcase, which was presented on Tuesday, May 7 in the
Louisiana Record
- Video poker machine company sues local business seeking more than $180K May 20, 2013
  Thomas Ainsworth Robichaux GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish poker machine company is suing a local business claiming it is owed more than $180,000 Lucky Coin Machine Co. filed suit against V&S Entertainment LLC, Patricia L. Grishaw, Vanessa Grishaw and William P. Grishaw in … Read More »
- Save-A-Lot sued by woman who slipped and fell in a puddle of water May 20, 2013
  save-a-lotGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local grocery store over injuries she allegedly received on the store’s premises. Gertrude Joseph filed suit against Supervalu Inc. and Save-A-Lot in the 24th Judicial District Court on March. 21. Joseph … Read More »
- Broken glass panel results in suit against The International High School of New Orleans May 20, 2013
  Blaine M. HebertNEW ORLEANS – The mother of a student who was allegedly injured on the premises of a local high school is suing. Vanessa Mitchell, individually and on behalf of her minor child, filed a lawsuit against The International High School … Read More »
- Linen service sues restaurant for canceling contract May 20, 2013
  Michael S. FutrellGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish laundry service is suing a Pass Christian, Miss. restaurant for allegedly breaking a five year contract. Loop Linen Service Inc. filed suit against Cassandra Timmons and Joseph O. Schuman, on behalf of Old Cuevas Bistro, … Read More »
- Dog owners sued after young girl injured in attack by pit bulls May 20, 2013
  pitbullGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing her neighbors after her daughter allegedly received serious injuries when attacked by dogs. Stephanie S. Gambino, on behalf of her minor child, filed suit against Ruston J. Rodrigue and Gabriele Bridges in … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
- Obama and the IRS: The Smoking Gun? May 21, 2013
- Medicaid expansion bill set aside May 21, 2013
- Senate panel rejects school funding formula, will revert to 2011-2012 numbers May 21, 2013
- House approves three bills providing protections for Louisiana's veterans May 21, 2013
- Amendment would protect hospitals, nursing homes from cuts May 21, 2013
Cenla News
- 75% OF YOU DON'T CARE December 9, 2012
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CenLamar
- UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Bobby Jindal’s “Moon Shot” Implodes May 8, 2013
- Old White Men at the Louisiana Family Forum Continue to Obsess Over Screwing Gays May 5, 2013
- Louisiana State Senator Supports Creationism Law Because Of His Experience With Witch Doctor May 2, 2013
- An Open Letter to Conrad Appel, Chairman of the Louisiana Senate Education Committee April 26, 2013
- Louisiana College President Joe Aguillard Accused of Fraud, Misappropriation, Criminal Misrepresentation April 25, 2013
Louisiana Voice
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- More sordid details emerging in apparent fraudulent Course Choice registrations in three northwest Louisiana parishes
- Course Choice provider who enrolled 1100 students without their knowledge tied to Bush, Romney, Tex. dropout scandal
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- DOE run like a snow cone stand, but Course Choice fraudulent enrollments looking like a major scandal
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- rapides regional medical center sued for snake infestation
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National Hurricane Center Graphical Tropical Weather Outlooks
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 5, 2012
- NHC Eastern Pacific Outlook May 21, 2013
National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 4, 2012
National Hurricane Center (Eastern Pacific)
- There are no tropical cyclones at this time. May 23, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 21, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- It's Day 4 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Marine Forecasts. 1.usa.gov/KI4rWu #lawx #txwx 8 hours ago
- It's Day 3 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB). 1.usa.gov/Jwy2jZ #lawx... 1 day ago
- It's Day 2 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic today is Vessel Safety Checks (VSC). 1.usa.gov/KRtBEN #lawx #txwx 2 days ago
- Hey for you in Lake Charles, come out to the Prien Lake Mall and visit with us during the Hurricane expo. 3 days ago
- Cloudy skies to start out a Saturday... but temps will warm into the 80s on south winds... Enjoy great day to be outside. 3 days ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Tornado Watch issued May 21 at 3:00PM CDT until May 21 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS May 21, 2013
  TORNADO WATCH 207 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS LA . LOUISIANA PARISHES INCLUDED ARE EAST CARROLL MOREHOUSE WEST CARROLL
- Flood Warning issued May 21 at 2:16PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 21, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... THE ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AT MORGAN CITY AFFECTING ST. MARY PARISH THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AT MORGAN CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
- Tornado Watch issued May 21 at 1:50PM CDT until May 21 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS May 21, 2013
  TORNADO WATCH 205 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS LA . LOUISIANA PARISHES INCLUDED ARE BIENVILLE BOSSIER CADDO CALDWELL CLAIBORNE DE SOTO
- Flood Warning issued May 21 at 1:06PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 21, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI... MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL... ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 21 at 1:06PM CDT until May 23 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS May 21, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI... MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL... ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
AMBER Alert
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Tolleson,AZ May 21, 2013
  Victim found safe, suspect deceased
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Braintree,MA May 21, 2013
  Victims found safe, suspect in custody
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Murfreesboro,TN May 20, 2013
  Child has been recovered safely by Smyrna Police Department. Father is in custody.
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Detroit,MI May 20, 2013
  Victim found safe
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Polson,MT May 19, 2013
  Child recovered and suspect in custody.
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