Year of the Snake: Celebrations around the world ring in the Chinese New Year

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Celebrations all over the world rang in the Chinese New Year this weekend, marking the Year of the Snake with fireworks, feasts and parades. The festivities mark the transition on the 12-year zodiac from the dragon to one of the world’s most despised animals. The National Post’s Armina Ligaya rounds up 5 things you need to know about the Year of the Snake.

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  Shawn Scott told reporters he and his brother Akein had nothing to do with the shooting at the annual Mother's Day second line parade in New Orleans.
- Residents, leaders fight proposed massive flood insurance hike May 18, 2013
  Being next to the water is one of the pleasures of life in Louisiana. But alarm is spreading over the potential for massive flood insurance hikes.
WDSU New Orleans
- Residents petition to keep NORD center May 18, 2013
  Plans to turn a New Orleans Recreation Department facility into office space and relocate activities for children has parents fighting to overturn the city's decision.
- OSHA impersonator sentenced in oil spill scam May 18, 2013
  A woman is sentenced to 57 months in prison for bilking Gulf Coast residents by posing as a federal safety official after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
- New airline to take flight at Lakefront Airport May 18, 2013
  A new airline prepares to take flight out of New Orleans' Lakefront Airport.
- New arrest made in Mother's Day shooting investigation May 17, 2013
  New Orleans police said a new arrest was made in the investigation of the shooting that injured 20 people on Mother's Day in the Seventh Ward.
- Family seeks help to find missing teacher May 17, 2013
  It was a painful Mother's Day for Toni Enclade as the search continues for her 26-year-old daughter.
WVUE New Orleans
- Stripper steals local man's truck May 17, 2013
  A man told Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputies he rendezvoused with a stripper at a Metairie apartment complex, looking for a "good time." Instead he was robbed following a blast of pepper spray to the face.
- Bayou Fabio: "Don of Dularge" speaks to FOX 8 May 17, 2013
  In the murky waters near Dulac, something lurks beneath the surface. Bayou Fabio takes us on the hunt.
- Mom chases down child abductor May 16, 2013
  A mother whose 4-year-old was being abducted chased the suspect down and crashed her vehicle into his car, triggering a manhunt, Albuquerque police said Thursday.
- Delivery man accused of selling cocaine from pizza boxes May 17, 2013
  Authorities say a Brooklyn man arrested on drug charges used his job at a pizzeria as a cover as he delivered more than pizza pies.
- Some believe gang members are operating under new rules May 17, 2013
  With an unprecedented effort underway to stop the gang activity in New Orleans, some believe gang members are operating under new rules.
WGSO
- All Access May 17 May 17, 2013
- The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson May 17 May 17, 2013
- Scott Alexander May 17 May 17, 2013
- Inside New Orleans May 17 May 17, 2013
- Ringside Politics May 17 May 17, 2013
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
  By: The Maroon...
- 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
- Academy Sports sues employer of man who ran into power pole and knocked out power to store May 17, 2013
  James M. GarnerGRETNA – A national sporting goods retailer is suing a delivery company after one of its vehicles was driven into a power pole serving the store, which resulted in a seven hour power outage and lost revenue. Academy Ltd. filed … Read More »
- Alma Plantation accused of causing woman’s mesothelioma through second hand exposure May 17, 2013
  NEW ORLEANS – A Greenville, Miss. woman is suing several companies alleging each contributed to her asbestos exposure and subsequent contraction of mesothelioma. Elizabeth Gailyne Sutherland filed a lawsuit against Alma Plantation LLC, Anco Insulation Inc., Arrowood Indemnity Company, Eagle … Read More »
- Pontchartrain Center sued by woman who claims disability after fall in puddle of water May 17, 2013
  Conrad S. Williams IIIGRETNA – A Terrebonne Parish woman is suing a local convention center and its operators after she fell in a puddle of water at a trade show. Elizabeth S. Blanchard filed suit against Sysco Corporation, Gallagher Bassett Services Inc., Ponthchartrain … Read More »
- Car wash sued by man who drove into uncovered drain hole May 17, 2013
  Marcia Suzanne Montero GRETNA – A St. John the Baptist Parish man is suing a Jefferson Parish car wash after he drove into an open drainage hole, which resulted in damage to his vehicle and injuries to him and his daughter. Charlie Taylor, … Read More »
- Harahan couple fights Chase Home Finance claiming improper foreclosure May 17, 2013
  23GRETNA – A Harahan couple is suing an international lender for allegedly improperly foreclosing on their home. Jay Jesse and Phyllis Karmazin filed suit against Chase Home Finance LLC in the 24th Judicial District Court on March. 18. The Karmazins … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
- House committee to grill ousted IRS chief Friday May 17, 2013
- House budget compromise meets Senate questions: Do revenue numbers add up? May 17, 2013
- For 37th time, Republican-majority House votes to repeal 'Obamacare' May 17, 2013
- Bill would create election day May 17, 2013
- Movie credits to be measured May 17, 2013
Cenla News
- 75% OF YOU DON'T CARE December 9, 2012
- COUNCIL SEAT CAN BE BOUGHT December 5, 2012
- OVER 70 THOUSAND DOLLARS...SO FAR October 30, 2012
- Council At Large Race $$$$$ update October 24, 2012
- Money Pours Into Rubin Campaign October 7, 2012
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
- 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
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- White’s release of evaluation data on Shreveport teachers to Advocate reporter was in direct violation of 2010 state law
we saw that…
- easter bunny recycled
- **FLASH** hummingbirds return to rapides parish la 2013
- rapides regional medical center sued for snake infestation
- lt gov jay dardenne issues press release to tout management of department of culture recreation and tourism during budget crisis
- alexandria la.'s haynes best western inn & suites & convention center sued in slip n fall
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CENLA Focus
- 2013 Best of Cenla Reader’s Choice Awards May 6, 2013
- Welcome Happy Morning! May 6, 2013
- See, Save, Celebrate: Preservation Month 2013 May 6, 2013
- Live, Leave, Give – Estate Planning at Its Core May 6, 2013
- Eric Pawlowski May 6, 2013
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 18, 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 19, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 17, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- RT @stevecaparotta @NWSLMRFC @NWSLakeCharles Select rain totals from the 1953 event. Thanks for sharing! #LAwx http://t.co/5RmHF3G3uJ 6 hours ago
- It has been 60 years since the record May 1953 Floods in SW and Cen. LA. For more info: 1.usa.gov/14dmAqs http://t.co/dzLTrp6NB1 8 hours ago
- Storms near Centerville Texas continue to fall apart..storms are moving southeast. Tyler county may get a few sprinkles.. 14 hours ago
- Happy Mother's Day Everyone! Glad that Mother Nature decided to shower you with sunshine! Enjoy your Day! 5 days ago
- Looks like the biggest storms are 30 miles south of cameron 6 days ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Flood Warning issued May 17 at 8:41PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 18, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 17 at 8:41PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 18, 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 17 at 8:41PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 18, 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 17 at 8:41PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 18, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 17 at 8:41PM CDT until May 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS May 18, 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: Sandy Springs ,GA May 17, 2013
  Zebidiah Lockette was captured in West Memphis, Arkansas. The child is safe. Information from Georgia Bureau of Investigations, Agent CIndy Ledford. Amber Alert cancelled for Kentucky.
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Sandy Springs,GA May 17, 2013
  Sorelle was located and Lockette is in custody
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Sandy Springs,GA May 17, 2013
  Sorelle was located and Lockette is in custody
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Pittsburgh,PA May 11, 2013
  victim found safe
- CANCELED Missing Endangered Person: Everett,WA May 10, 2013
  child has been located by Marysville Police
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