Subprime Loan Crises The subprime loan crisis, is now viewed by experts as the economy's most severe threat.
In a survey being released Monday by the National Association of Business Economics, 34 percent of the members of that organization ranked the financial market whirldwind from those loan defaults as the No. 1 threat to the economy over the next two years.
Compare that to only 18 percent from an August survey and in fact, only one year ago, the credit crises was not even a major threat.
The survey also found that 18 percent its association members listed “excessive debt held by households and businesses” as the top problem.
New York In New Orleans
From the Big Apple to the Big Easy:The New York – soon to become the U.S.S. New York was christened Saturday in New Orleans.
The ship is the size of two football fields, and is a floating monument to the victims of 9-11.
The ship’s bow was constructed from 7.5 tons of steel recovered from the destruction of the WorldTradeCenter, and is decorated with the words “Never Forget.” And, where would be the best to never forget, but Louisiana?
The New York will carry Marines and their equipment into combat.
After it’s christened in New Orleans, the New York will be commissioned in New York in the fall of 2009 before entering military service.Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, was the ship builder.The construction of such a vessel was not easy.Combine the steel from one of the worst terrorist attacks in the U.S. and the survival of the nation's worst natural disasters, Hurricane Katrina and the product is human willpower, New York and New Orleans, style.
Chris Paul Shoes
Last night, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc., along with today’s hottest celebrities, artists and athletes came together to commemorate the launch of Chris Paul’s signature shoe, the Jordan CP. The “Big Easy” served as the event’s backdrop and thematically brought to the life the Jordan CP’s intricate design and solidified Chris Paul’s reputation as being one of today’s rising basketball stars.
“I am humbled and honored by how many people came out in support of my first signature shoe,” said Chris Paul, Team Jordan athlete. “To follow in the footsteps of Michael Jordan and be a member of the Jordan Brand family is a surreal experience. I know this moment will live with me forever.”
DJ Clue welcomed guests with music to the packed room lined with inspiring images of Chris Paul and the Jordan CP in bright, encouraging visuals. Bringing together celebrities from all genres including actor Idris Elba from The Wire, musician Jadakiss and some of New Orleans’ sports figures including Tyson Chandler and David West of the Hornets.
Jordan Brand designed the Jordan CP in order for Chris Paul to elevate his explosive athletic attributes by focusing on the core elements of his game: speed, agility, quickness and power. Keeping in the long-standing Jordan Brand tradition and dedication to performance and cutting edge design based on the historic Mardi Gras Indians, the Jordan CP shoe is made with revolutionary, lightweight materials and superior traction with enhanced support to help Paul’s on court game.
The Jordan CP will launch nationwide today Saturday, March 1, 2008 with a suggested retail price of $115. Retailer information is available at www.Jumpman23.com.
Airgas
Airgas, Inc. a major U.S. distributor of specialty gases and equipment, will highlight its “Engineering the Right Solutions” approach at the 2008 Pittsburgh Conference (PITTCON) being held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA from March 3 – 6.
The new customer-focused initiative concentrates on engineering customized solutions to the needs of analytical and life sciences laboratories, leveraging Airgas’ broad range of solutions in specialty gases, high-purity gases, precision blends, liquid nitrogen, bulk gases and safety equipment.
Vanguard
Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has, effective as of February 28, 2008, elected John R. McGoldrick, Loren Singletary and Bruce W. McCullough to the Board as independent directors.
Scott W. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased to welcome these proven oil and gas executives to the Board as independent directors. Their combined experience of over sixty years in the upstream exploration and production sector is a great resource for our Company and we look forward to their contributions going forward.”
Following is a brief biography of each new board member.
John R. McGoldrickis currently a director and Executive Chairman of Caza Oil & Gas, Inc., a public company listed on the AIM and Toronto stock exchange. Prior to his current position, he was President of Falcon Bay Energy LLC, an independent oil and gas company with operations in Texas and South Louisiana. Prior to that, Mr. McGoldrick was employed by Enterprise Oil plc in a number of senior management positions, including President of Enterprise Oil Gulf of Mexico Inc. from August 2000 to October 2002.
Louisiana Fashions
Want to model?Bayoubuzz is trying to jumpstart the fashion design industry and is co-sponsoring an event that hopes to ultimate provide fashion talent to New Orleans and Louisiana.
On Friday, March 7th 2008 from 6pm to 10 pm, New Orleans Fashion Week, LLC will be hosting, the first casting call for models to participate in New Orleans Fashion week. The casting will take place at The Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans. New Orleans Fashion Week is an event produced by New Orleans Fashion Week, LLC, with shows happening in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
New Orleans Fashion Week LLC is casting swimwear and promotional models. Everyone will have a place in our fashion week, and we will spot light the best talent that Louisiana has to offer.
Models will have the opportunity to be in newspapers, fashion shows and magazine ads. All the models have to do is, bring photo, measurements and be prepared to walk.
The goal is discovering new talent and launching your professional modeling careers. Any model trying to get into the fashion business should jump start their career by being a part of these big events!
Ultimately, Bayoubuzz and Fashion Week hopes to put New Orleans and much of Louisiana on the fashion map. Fashion Week will be one of Louisiana’s marquee events attracting thousands from celebrities, politicians, to social and cultural personalities, and the fashion industry elite. This fashion week will be held once a year. The goal is to be comparable to 7th on Sixth in NYC and help make Louisiana a fashion Mecca.
Plus, New Orleans Fashion Week, LLC and Bayoubuzz will be hosting a series of posh events in the months leading up to the first ever industry New Orleans Fashion Week. The first of these events will be "New Orleans En Vogue" a VIP only fashion-cocktail event that will debut the evening of March 8, 2008.
"New Orleans En Vogue” will present the models and staff of New Orleans Fashion week, and a sneak peek at the ‘look’ that will be showcased during fashion week through a photo exhibition.
New Orleans En Vogue will also be an evening of music, fashion and cocktails at Zoë Lounge & Whisky Blue; located in the posh, trend setting W Hotel: 333 Poydras StNew Orleans, LA. The Zoë Lounge a place that brings the wow of W, to a fashionably dressed crowd for this official New Orleans Fashion Week VIP fashion event. Anyone interested in attending RSVP at vip@neworleansfashionweek.com
New Orleans Fashion Week is a fashion industry event, produced by New Orleans Fashion Week LLC. Fashion Week will premier in September 09, allowing domestic and international fashion designers, and corporate brands to display their latest collections. Anyone interested in attending, showcasing or modeling can request additional information at press@neworleansfashionweek.com.
To learn more about New Orleans Fashion Week and upcoming events, visit us at www.neworleansfw.com.
sully ma boy you hit the nail on de head anti- bush stuff if ever reported doesnt last longer than a day but his enemies get blasted until they quit or are in jail reminds me of a little man with a funny little mustache back in the 30s and 40s Written by morpheus
on 3/27/2008
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Do y'all think there's any connection between the assassination of Gov. Eliot Spitzer and the fact that he had denounced the Bush regime in a Washinton Post article for its support of subprime lenders? The extraordinarily blunt article appeared in the February 18 edition, and Spitzer was exposed viciously by the media only a couple of weeks later, following FBI tips. For me, his situation is quite different from Vitter's. Vitter had condemned Livingston and Clinton for doing the same thing he was doing, and that's hypocrisy. Spitzer had condemned financial dealings which were in fact hurting the lower and middle classes and the economy in general, and that's public service.... Anyway, why haven't the media reported on Jeff Gannon's many visits to the White House? They're in the Secret Service records, and Gannon is a known prostitute as well. He even had a website advertising his services. There are a couple of interesting photos of him and Bush together in a 'Monica moment'. Ah me, we believe what the media tell us without thinking. The world is so much easier that way. Pass me another blue pill, Morpheus! Written by Robert Desmarais Sullivan
on 3/21/2008
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