http://creativegulf.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Creative Gulf Coast en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:02:38 GMT 2010-01-08T23:02:38Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976419&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Judge Ricardo Urbina dismissed weapons and manslaughter indictments last week against four employees of defense contractor Xe (formerly Blackwater). The employees engaged in a shooting spree that killed . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:11:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976419&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Ann Weaver Hart 2010-01-04T23:11:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957760&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace For the want of a nail, the shoe was lost. For the want of a shoe, the horse was lost. For the want of the horse, the rider was lost. For the want of the rider, the battle was lost. For the want . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:01:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957760&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Ann Weaver Hart 2009-12-22T00:01:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957171&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace In a way, the hotel we now know as the Roosevelt-Waldorf was Louis Grunewald’s Christmas gift to New Orleans. It was December of the year 1893, and the six-story, 200-room complex sat on Barrone . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:22:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957171&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Erin E. Grunewald 2009-12-21T17:22:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949252&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace City Park has been a favorite local attraction of New Orleanians since its founding in 1853. Despite being a public attraction, it attains the bulk of its expenses needed to maintain all of its expansive . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:47:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949252&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Erin E. Grunewald 2009-12-16T04:47:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947167&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace A small group of Senators is holding health care reform legislation hostage. Each has a thumb on the scale for some special-interest group or cause. A couple are fighting against abortion, Joe Lieberman . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:02:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947167&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Ann Weaver Hart 2009-12-15T00:02:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977938654&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace It has been said that you know you're from New Orleans when you think of Popeye in terms of spicy fried chicken, red beans and rice and fluffy white biscuits rather than spinach. We can thank Al Copeland . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:37:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977938654&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Erin E. Grunewald 2009-12-09T11:37:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936008&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace It is really very interesting. When a Republican president decides to bomb a country back into the stone ages, no one quibbles about the costs. On the other hand, when a Democratic president does the . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:21:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936008&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Ann Weaver Hart 2009-12-08T00:21:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932026&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace New Orleans has never passed up a chance to have a big celebration. Indeed, it is no secret that one of New Orleans' many trademarks has been their food, once described by Mark Twain as being “delicious . . . Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:40:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932026&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Erin E. Grunewald 2009-12-05T12:40:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924517&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace The Swiss are a tolerant people, so tolerant, in fact, that they have three official languages. They managed to stay out of both world wars. Over the centuries, Switzerland has been a haven for the . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:13:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924517&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Ann Weaver Hart 2009-12-01T00:13:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924225&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Jingle, jangle, jingle Here comes Mr. Bingle With another message from Kris Kringle Time to launch your Christmas season Maison Blanche makes Christmas pleasin' Gifts galore for you to . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:22:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924225&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Erin E. Grunewald 2009-11-30T21:22:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923838&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Tomorrow of course marks the first day of December, to which Gilda Radner would say "Bunny Bunny!" (those who have ever read Alan Zweibel's book about Gilda will know what I'm talking about!). This particular . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:40:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923838&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Erin E. Grunewald 2009-11-30T16:40:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914648&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace There are a lot of people in the United States who want a public option in the health care reform bill. Four senators* are playing hardball with the Senate version of the health care reform bill. Senator . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:53:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914648&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Ann Weaver Hart 2009-11-23T23:53:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903846&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace It seems like churches have been in the news a great deal lately. Last week newspapers were busily filling the public in on where the Fort Hood shooter went to mosque, and who else might have gone . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:57:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903846&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Ann Weaver Hart 2009-11-16T23:57:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977893184&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace The news that the House passed the Health care reform bill was a welcome relief. Passing this bill was a huge step toward raising the standard of living in the United States and improving the quality . . . Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:30:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977893184&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Ann Weaver Hart 2009-11-10T00:30:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977893090&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace New Orleans is perhaps one of the best known cities for its luminous arts and entertainment scene and for its historic, old world charm. There are many landmarks, undoubtedly, that majestically stand . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:13:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977893090&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Erin E. Grunewald 2009-11-09T23:13:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892581&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace I recently made a post about my father in law dying of brain cancer. I think he is in the final stages right now. I am not for certain, but it seems that way. Does anyone with any experience with such . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:35:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892581&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Bill F. 2009-11-09T17:35:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888543&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace New Jersey Squirrels Aggressively hurl acorns Bada Bing and boom!   Fallen dry brown leaves perfect playground for children as light slowly dims   sun yellow maple dances with . . . Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:50:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888543&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Anne B. Grote 2009-11-06T16:50:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977887237&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace I had a major panic attack today while trying to get an MRI and had to ask to be taken out of the machine. Since last week, I've been having some problems with my shoulder and finally had an MRI scheduled . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:14:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977887237&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Bill F. 2009-11-05T22:14:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886950&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace The term 'Cowboy Mouth' has been used in the poetry of Shakespeare and Bob Dylan as well as a play by Patti Smith and Sam Shepard. Usually meaning one with a loud and raucous voice, it describes the . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:19:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886950&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-11-05T19:19:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883564&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace One of my paintings was featured on Redgage .  This is the 4th time I've been featured over there for a nice bonus of $5.00 a pop.   (see how creative i am) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:37:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883564&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) 2009-11-03T21:37:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882109&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace   Author James Ray has decided that he will not be giving anymore motivational talks or leading any more Spiritual Warrior Seminars until the investigations of the sweat-lodge deaths are complete. . . . Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:52:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882109&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Ann Weaver Hart 2009-11-02T22:52:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876076&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace My father in law is dying of brain cancer. He had an egg-sized tumor removed two months ago and underwent all kinds of chemo and radiation and now he can barely move or talk. We are all hopeful for recovery, . . . Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876076&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Bill F. 2009-10-29T16:19:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977871151&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Fox news is having a field day with the fact that the President of the United States does not want to talk to them. It seems that Mr. Obama got sick of the bias against him and decided to exclude them . . . Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:56:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977871151&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Ann Weaver Hart 2009-10-26T21:56:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977860710&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Larry Langford is in trouble with the law. The mayor of Birmingham, Alabama has been accused of accepting bribes to steer business to friends when he was president of the Jefferson County Commission. . . . Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:02:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977860710&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Ann Weaver Hart 2009-10-19T23:02:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850301&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace More than one preacher has told his flock that if they were on the right path, they would have enemies. “If everyone loves you,” the warning goes, “you’re doing something wrong." . . . Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:39:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850301&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Ann Weaver Hart 2009-10-12T22:39:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977840018&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace The perky lady with the video camera made her way around the tables at the high school reunion. She explained that she was making a YouTube video. “What would you like to say to the kids in . . . Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:53:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977840018&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Ann Weaver Hart 2009-10-05T22:53:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977833178&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace On another site that I write for, we had an interesting plagiarism case that resulted in the writer being kicked off the site. This person had been a member of the site for many months and had written . . . Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:22:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977833178&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Bill F. 2009-10-01T03:22:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829845&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace A number of large, hardbound books can be found at most County Clerks’ offices bearing the title, Drunkards, Lunatics, and Spendthrifts . Notwithstanding the fact that most people could fit into . . . Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:30:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829845&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Ann Weaver Hart 2009-09-28T23:30:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819748&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace “Ms. Hart? This is Catherine at Dr. X’s office. I’m calling to tell you that your health insurance will no longer pay for your allergy drops. If you want to pay for them, they are two-forty . . . Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:19:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819748&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Ann Weaver Hart 2009-09-21T22:19:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816929&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace It's with a most heavy heart that I have to tell you this. Keith C. , who just shared a dream of a trip with his brother on motorcycles and shared those pictures with us, was killed in a car . . . Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:20:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816929&grpId=3659174697239061&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-09-18T02:20:43Z