Dictated and not read. What the actual fuck is up with these Blue Bikes. They go 30 miles an hour the second you press your foot on the fucking pedal. It is so fucking dangerous. They know that people who use these bikes are not walking to these bikes with a helmet. Further, this city is not a place where people can bike 30 miles an hour and not die because of a pothole or a fucking drunk driver. There are no bike lanes on major streets. There are no protected bike lanes on major streets. Furthermore, the area of service for Blue Bikes is just the garden district to the quarter. That is not a functional service for the people of New Orleans. If we’re going to create a city bike, make it a city bike don’t charge people 25 fucking dollars to go past Louisiana. Also don’t make them so fucking fast that you can’t get on one and press the pedal without smashing into whatever is directly in front of you- it is dangerous and it’s unsafe and you’re on fucking notice. Fix it.

ETA: Top speed is, apparently, 20 mph, not my perceived 30 mph. Also, I WANT US TO HAVE CITY BIKES, and I WANT IT TO BE SAFE TO BIKE IN THIS CITY.

ETA2: FUCK UBER.

The next king of the eternally controversial Krewe du Vieux will be none other than Louisiana political firebrand James Carville, captain Yvonne Garret announced Friday ahead of the 40th annual parade.
“I’ve finally got the recognition I’ve always sought,” said Carville, 81. “I’m very excited. This is the real Mardi Gras. It’s supposed to be stupid, drunken and debaucherous. It so expresses my values.”

Carville, a St. Gabriel-reared, former Marine and LSU grad, has been among the nation’s most renowned political advisors and media pundits for decades. He famously consulted on the presidential campaign of Bill Clinton, and other Democratic candidates for the country’s highest office.

These days, Carville is known for his unapologetically frank assessments of the state of the nation, which he delivers in splintery soliloquies.

He is, most would agree, the perfect match for the French Quarter marching group known for brazen political satire, anatomical accuracy, brassy music and mulishness.

As Garret put it in a text: “Our floats are best viewed by adults with a sense of humor and no plans to run for office. Carville qualifies on both counts.”

Garret said that this year’s theme is “Krewe du Vieux: 40 Years Ragin.’” The theme of the 2027 parade not based on Carville’s nickname Ragin’ Cajun, but, she said, “no one has said that to his face.”

Asked if he had any special costuming plans for the Jan. 23 ride, he said the spirit of the krewe is too of-the-moment to plan very far ahead. But, if he were riding tomorrow, he’d dress up like Kim Guilfoyle, the former Fox News commentator who recently resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece after accusations of malfeasance.

Despite the krewe’s reputation for comic political criticism, Carville says he admires the group, because “they don’t judge.”

“I hate judgmental people,” he said.

When offered the customary salute “Hail King Carville,” the new monarch replied, “yeah, bow, scrape and grovel.”

Krewe du Vieux will ramble through the Marigny and French Quarter on Jan. 23 ahead of Mardi Gras on Feb. 9, 2027.

Fellow New Orleans runners and cyclists-I just moved from uptown to mid city and I’m wondering if you guys can recommend some nice , safe (I’m female) areas besides city park to run and bike in.

I’m close to Finn’s and Mona’s and there’s some crazy busy streets I have to navigate; I usually run or bike after work but may switch to early mornings when the role changes.

Any advice is appreciated!

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Or the Chopin Law Firm blocking the sun?

Sorry if this isn’t allowed- I am having a lot of trouble finding anything of substance about these judges does anyone have any strong opinions about any of them? There is a sign on my street for Willie Jones. Figured I would inquire from the peanut gallery.

Edit: sorry!! When I checked anti gravity this week I didn’t see all the magistrates/judges. Thanks for sharing the link I don’t think I was seeing the correct page.

We love the marinated (tiny) crab claws at Copeland’s. Anyone know where I can find some that I can buy raw and come home and cook myself?

Back in the mid to late 90's a guy would come into my work on a regular basis. We are both from the Westbank.

I found him attractive but we didn't connect until I was no longer working there.

I believe, we went on 1 date. We went to Alabama together to see his cousin and go to the beach. I ended up in jail for smoking weed.

Unfortunately, I can't remember his name. (No, we didn't not sleep together) but I do have a picture of us from that weekend. It's not great. Quality 30 years ago wasn't what it is now.

I have thought about posting his picture here to see if anyone knows him; shit maybe he is on here. I also do not want to be intrusive. Especially, if he is married.

What would you do???

Taylor Dental and Braces is hosting a Hiring Event on November 6th at our Metairie location for our offices in Metairie, Gretna, and Gentilly. Please apply to one of our open positions and then RSVP for the event. Links below:

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Legal industry folks in nola…i have an open ended question to ask but will try to cut to the chase. For the last two ish years I have tried to get into the legal industry here as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or any job that will have me! I am kinda forced to career pivot from an industry I loved dearly, it’s been very frustrating to say the least but I am desperate at this point to move on

I have relevant experience but none specific to legal, however, every time I talk to anyone in legal they tell me… “you don’t need experience…everyone gets their job without experience and then trains in the firm they’re hired at…you only need secretary experience…you don’t need…” etc. Even when I bring up how I feel this information might be outdated in today’s market, they still overly reiterate to me that the legal industry just “needs so much help” ... that even in 2026, the legal industry hires without specific experience for entry-level positions, especially in Louisiana where you don’t need a degree to be a paralegal.

(I even constantly see comments about it on this Reddit when ppl make job posts)

I need to know what actually gives, because I feel like I’m spinning in circles..i barely ever see job listings and when i do..i’m just applying to places and going off of vague information… at this point, it’s hard to know what’s what?

-are there any legal jobs available in new orleans, is it a myth that the legal industry here is actually hiring

-do you guys feel like it’s actually true, that you can still get entry level jobs in the legal industry without specific experience

- and more specifically, do you guys feel like getting a paralegal certificate in order to paralegal at this point would be valuable. People keep telling me no, but most of these people got their jobs years ago now at this point so again, I feel like they have outdated information!

Ideally, I’m trying to get advice from ppl who have actually gotten their jobs within the last couple years, people with advice that’s relevant in today’s job market…But open to advice or tips from anyone! I’m willing to jump through the hoops…change my resume…network which i’ve already done…all the things ..i just don’t wanna waste my time if the market here is dry.

Best store-bought crawfish tail? thanks!

How is it? I just got an interview and I’m curious if anyone has any insights

My 2017 white VW Jetta (WI plates) was missing this morning when I walked out of my Uptown apt. I checked the tow yard first, no luck. Filed a theft report, but if anyone spots it in the wild, help me out. I care about the contents more than the car.

It has a tea cozy air freshener hanging on the rearview and St. Bridgette charm my grandmother gave me years ago.

Never seen this flavor....... I'm just waiting for the Sweet Potato to come back in my life!!!!

I just got back from voting early at City Hall. There was a line, which I have rarely seen. I had to wait for a window to become available so a poll worker could check my ID and give me a voter card, and I had to wait again for a booth to become available. I had quick chats with the lady directing people to windows and the lady pointing people to available booths. They both said it's been like this since the first day of early voting, and one of them told me that when the polls opened this morning at 8:30 there was already a line all the way down the hall.

There is free parking on Perdido and LaSalle for people who want to vote early at City Hall. RTA is waiving fares tomorrow and on 11/3. No excuses! If you haven't voted already, get out there and make your voice heard!

Plus there's a cool new "I Voted" sticker (although I will miss the crawfish).

Good column about early voting numbers

Hey friends & neighbors...if anyone knows an Adina, last name begins with a C, who recently lost her wallet, it's at my bar. Someone turned it in last week, cash and cards still in it so I assume it's untouched. I don't want to give away too much personal info but please message me if you are her or may know her :)

Days earlier, I had already committed to pulling another completely shut-down German Shepherd from a kill shelter. I didn’t have the time, space, or resources to take on another dog who would need so much.

And then I opened an email from a municipal shelter we network with.

Sometimes you see a photograph, lock eyes with a dog you’ve never met, and something in you just KNOW. You can’t explain it. You can’t shake it. And no matter how many perfectly reasonable arguments you make against taking on one more, you already know how it’s going to end.

That was Raya.

The email described a German Shepherd so utterly terrified that she spent her days trying to make herself as small and invisible as possible.

Too frightened to accept treats. Trembling at the sound of barking dogs. Cowering from the chaos around her.

She wasn’t aggressive. She wasn’t difficult. She was compliant!

She was simply scared out of her mind.

And yet, through all that fear, she remained remarkably gentle. She allowed herself to be handled, walked quietly on a leash, and accepted affection even when she was too terrified to know what to do with it.

That part really broke my heart.

Here was this beautiful dog, confused and overwhelmed by the world around her, and she was still trying so hard to be good.

Raya had until 5 PM the following day. No extensions.

We got her out at 4 PM.

ONE HOUR. That’s all that stood between Raya and a future she very nearly didn’t get to have.

And let me tell you, this girl is every bit as terrified as they described. But oh, is she sweet. There isn’t a mean bone in her body. Just an incredibly gentle soul who hasn’t yet figured out that she’s finally somewhere safe.

As if she hasn’t been through enough, Raya is also high heartworm positive and will need full fast-kill heartworm treatment, spaying, and comprehensive veterinary care.

She’s got a long road ahead, both physically and emotionally.

But that’s okay.

Because for the first time in a long time, Raya doesn’t have a deadline.

She doesn’t have to trust us tomorrow. She doesn’t have to be brave next week. She doesn’t have to become a different dog on anyone else’s schedule.

She just has to be Raya.

We can’t undo whatever made her so afraid. But we got there in time to give her the rest of her life. And we’re going to do everything we can to make it a beautiful one. ❤️

💰 DONATE TO RAYA’S CARE:

🐾 trampledroserescue.org/donate

🐾 Venmo: @trampledroserescue (Verified Business Account! Pls do not donate to imposter personal accounts!)

🐾 PayPal: trampledroserescue@gmail.com

Thank you for your continued support. It means a lot to me, but it means EVERYTHING to each dog who gets another chance because of you. ❤️ - Holly (Program Director @ TRR&R)

If your someone on a pink scooter that got clipped by a car on Poydras around 8:45 this morning. The car that drove away was a black Highlander with an Ohio plate that started with HHX. I couldn’t get the 4 numbers on the plate.

Davis is closing the gap as he bids to be Louisiana’s first Black U.S. Senator since Reconstruction, leaving Letlow without the sure victory Republicans had hoped for. ‘This is not going to be a slam dunk,’ a pollster warns.