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Watching a documentary about the Katrina.

marguicha @marguicha (230331) • Chile 25 Sep

Hello, friends. When my husband was alive, we traveled every year. I saved the money and he was the chaffeur in long trips to several places. We traveled to and fro in the US, liking a bit this and a bit that city. Until we...

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This is the Sort of Thing I'd Like to do

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 7 Apr 25

During the months of May through August Dr. Zahi Hawass will be speaking in several cities around the country. He is an expert on Egyptology and archaeology of the area of Egypt. His lecture would be about his recent findings and...

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War on Terror 2 coming?

Winterishere @thedevilinme (5217) • Northampton, England 3 Jan 25

Interesting to note that the FBI quickly rowed back on the idea the New Orleans attack was organised ISIS terrorism and reverted to the old 'lone wolf' attack, a man who used the ISIS flag pledging his allegiance to that flag with...

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Fun and Interesting Facts About Thanksgiving ~ Part Two

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 24 Nov 24

Some more facts I thought were interesting: * The Turducken began in New Orleans. It is a deboned chicken placed inside a deboned duck, placed inside a turkey. Chef Paul Prudhomme is believed to have invented and served the dish...

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My Top 10 documentaries # 2 - “When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts

Winterishere @thedevilinme (5217) • Northampton, England 27 Oct 24

So it’s pretty fair to say Spike Lee makes some great movies, none more so than ‘Do the Right Thing’, comfortably in my all time top ten. But he has a huge chip on his shoulder when it comes to racial injustice in America,...

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5 Nights in Tahiti Plus $10,000

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 1 May 24

I was just reading an ad as I was getting to another notification about some contest. Wouldn't a vacation like that be nice? I fall asleep at night thinking about where I'd like to go sometimes. I would like to go to a resort...

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African American History Month ~ Part Three

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 16 Feb 24

This is the third in a series of four posts about African American history. Just a few more entries I found interesting: * The self-proclaimed "Black Edison", Garrett Morgan, invented the three-way traffic signal in 1923. He also...

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Watching Some Fun Videos on Traveling

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 7 Feb 24

I have really found a home on YouTube. I always find something interesting to watch. Today I found some Amtrak travelers. One young lady was traveling from California to Chicago. She took the viewer around the train, showed us the...

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Mardi Gras 2024

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 29 Jan 24

I usually write something about the Mardi Gras each year. I am very into New Orleans and the food and culture of the area. Ghosties, voodoo, and Anne Rice are a part of it too, and are always interesting to me. Mardi Gras has...

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New Orleans Trip

Denise Knight @gnatsmom (2575) 23 Jul 23

Back at the beginning of June, my husband and I took a 4 day trip to New Orleans. We were there as messengers representing our church (in Tallassee, AL) at the Southern Baptist Convention. The convention experiences will be in a...

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Mardi Gras 2023

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 19 Feb 23

I usually write something about the Mardi Gras each year. I am very into New Orleans and the food and culture of the area. Mardi Gras has been around for centuries and this year it will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 21st....

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My Evening Entertainment

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 10 Aug 22

I took a nap after dinner. Woke up to watch a couple of episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. As I deleted the second one I found I was on one of the KAID channels and a tour of Mackinac Island was just beginning. What luck! In...

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New Orleans Saints QB: Hill vs Winston

Jordan Lader @JordanLader (7386) • Sparta, Tennessee 4 Aug 21

We're quickly approaching the start of the season and with Brees in retirement, the question of who will lead this team is at the forefront of everyone's mind. It's a true quarterback battle between their Jack of all Trade,...

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Who is the New Face of the New Orleans Saints?

Jordan Lader @JordanLader (7386) • Sparta, Tennessee 4 Aug 21

With Drew Brees now retired, who will be the new face of the New Orleans Saints. Watching Good Morning Football, we have the options of Alvin Kamara, Sean Peyton, or Michael Thomas. There are good arguments to be made for all....

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Drew Brees to Redevelop Six Flags in New Orleans

Jordan Lader @JordanLader (7386) • Sparta, Tennessee 17 Mar 21

This literally just popped up on my Facebook feed and I am amazed. If you need any more proof that Drew Brees is just a great person, well here it is. Drew Brees is leading a partnership to redevelop Six Flags/Jazzland in New...

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Brees is Retiring...It's Official

Jordan Lader @JordanLader (7386) • Sparta, Tennessee 15 Mar 21

So let me just say, if you haven't seen his retirement announcement that he had posted on Instagram yesterday, you really need to see it. Drew Brees decided to let his kids announce his retirement to the world and I swear it was...

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Tropical Storm Cristabol

Kareng @kareng (80243) • United States 7 Jun 20

As of 3:45 pm tropical storm Cristabol has not hit landfall yet. This will happen within the next hour or so. It is headed right for New Orleans, LA which will cause major flooding in a city that is already below sea level....

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Foods A-Z - J is for Jambalaya

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 13 May 20

Jambalaya is a dish of West African, French and Spanish influence. It consists of meat and vegetables mixed with rice. There is always sausage (sometimes andouille), pork and chicken. Less often seafood is included. Jambalaya...

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Warpo, The Amazing OR Mardi Gras Continued

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 18 Feb 20

Warpo is a street performer in New Orleans' Jackson Square; has been since 1984. He entertains visitors to the Big Easy as a street magician. Before it was announced that Warpo the Amazing would be the Krewe of Fools' ( a walking...

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Drew Brees to Make a Comeback...Or Retire?

Jordan Lader @JordanLader (7386) • Sparta, Tennessee 15 Feb 20

Drew Brees has finally spoke up as to what he plans on doing this year. Not that anyone else is elaborating on these plans as of yet. They just want to keep you on the edge of your seat until a choice is made. It was announced...

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