From Westley at da-parish.com Tue Nov 3 07:37:14 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:37:14 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] traffic Message-ID: <29d301ca5c82$5f3dccf0$1db966d0$@com> Traffic Camera A man was driving when he saw the flash of a traffic camera. He figured that his picture had been taken for exceeding the limit, even though he knew that he was not speeding... Just to be sure, he went around the block and passed the same spot, driving even more slowly, but again the camera flashed. Now he began to think that this was quite funny, so he drove even slower as he passed the area again, but the traffic camera again flashed. He tried a fourth time with the same result. He did this a fifth time and was now laughing when the camera flashed as he rolled past, this time at a snail's pace... Two weeks later, he got five tickets in the mail for driving without a seatbelt.. You can't fix stupid. From Westley at da-parish.com Tue Nov 3 07:42:12 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:42:12 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] Prayers for Archbishop Hannan... had a stroke Message-ID: <29d501ca5c83$114360e0$33ca22a0$@com> There was a piece on one of the news channels about him & Archbishop Schulte (who had 2 falls).. Syl -----Original Message----- Please keep Archbishop Hannan in your prayers. He had a stroke either yesterday or this morning. I don't have much other info and haven't found any news articles yet. Susie Showalter From westley at da-parish.com Tue Nov 3 23:32:16 2009 From: westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 22:32:16 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] Chinese drywall lawsuit streamlined in federal court Message-ID: <2d1e01ca5d07$ca4b09b0$5ee11d10$@com> Chinese drywall lawsuit streamlined in federal court By Rebecca Mowbray, The Times-Picayune November 03, 2009, 8:35AM One of the leading defendants in a consolidated federal court lawsuit targeting drywall manufactured in China has agreed not to demand that plaintiffs use international rules in serving legal papers to the company. The move should speed up the proceedings, cut down on costs and further consolidate the disputes in federal court. Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co. Ltd., one of the major manufacturers in the case, has made a one-time offer that homeowners who sign up for the omnibus class action by Dec. 2 and show pictures or other proof that they have KPT drywall in their homes won't have to pay $15,000 to serve the company in China through the Hague Convention, according to an order issued Monday by U.S. District Court Judge Eldon Fallon. The offer applies only to the consolidated federal litigation, not individual cases. Kerry Miller, a New Orleans attorney who represents KPT and serves as defense liaison counsel in the consolidated litigation, said his client is making it easier for people to get involved in the federal proceedings because KPT wants to get a handle on what it's dealing with for claims. By its move, KPT also hopes to spur other drywall manufacturers to follow suit. "It's all about streamlining cases. What is the universe of claims? That's what we're trying to resolve, " Miller said. "We would also hope our response pushes the others to become engaged and to be problem-solvers." Leonard Davis, a partner with Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar, the New Orleans firm that serves as plaintiffs liaison counsel, said the move will reduce the time and cost involved in pursuing the case. "It's a substantial development in the case, " he said. Plaintiffs allege that the drywall emits gases that corrode materials in people's homes and make them sick. Paul Lea, a Covington attorney with about a dozen Chinese drywall cases, said Monday's development makes the federal litigation seem more accessible. So far, Lea has been concentrating his efforts on suits against builders and their insurers in state court because he's felt that if his cases succeed, they'll have a greater chance of giving his clients a full recovery. Monday's development is not a "game-changer, " because plaintiffs have always had the right to pursue both federal and state court tracks, but Judge Fallon's order will make it easier for homeowners to also take a shot at the manufacturers. "I tend to think that you should play both sides of that fence, " he said. The Dec. 2 deadline for filing is a hard deadline, because those homeowners will be incorporated into the master complaint over Chinese drywall that will be filed Dec. 9. The omnibus complaint will not be amended at a later date to add more people. Plaintiffs who are signing up also must complete a profile form by Dec. 14. Judge Fallon will hold a conference call on the developments on Wednesday at 11 a.m. From Westley at da-parish.com Tue Nov 3 23:32:47 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 22:32:47 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] DOTD announces Claiborne Bridge closure to traffic Message-ID: <2d1f01ca5d07$dc682f10$95388d30$@com> LA DOTD has announced that the Claiborne Avenue (Judge Seeber bridge) will be closed to all vehicular traffic on Friday, November 6, 2009, AND on Monday November 9 thru Friday, November 13, 2009 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day for major maintenance work on the bridge. Florida Avenue and St. Claude bridges will be alternate routes open for vehicular traffic. From Westley at da-parish.com Tue Nov 3 23:45:53 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 22:45:53 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] Parish President to Host Radio Town Hall Meeting Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Message-ID: <2d2501ca5d09$b14a8420$13df8c60$@com> Parish President Craig Taffaro to Host Radio Town Hall Meeting On Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 7 to 8 p.m. Proposed Fee for Services on Ballot in St. Bernard View on Channel 76 and listen to parish's radio station 1680-AM St. Bernard Parish President Craig P. Taffaro, Jr. will host a Radio Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, November 4 from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss the proposed $20 per month fee on the November 14 ballot. Residents may call 504-278-4227 during the broadcast with questions for President Taffaro. The meeting will be broadcast live on Parish Government Access Channel 76 and on the parish's radio station, 1680 AM. ### From Westley at da-parish.com Tue Nov 3 23:50:09 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 22:50:09 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] Crystal clear choice Message-ID: <2d2601ca5d0a$49cdf150$dd69d3f0$@com> In less than one year, Louisiana voters will go to the polls and make a choice about the future of our great state. Will you stand with me as I fight for our conservative principles? I?m doing everything I can to curb Washington?s outrageous tax and spend agenda, to protect our individual rights from unprecedented government control and to keep Obama?s health care bill and the federal government out of our everyday lives. Folks in Washington today have taken too many liberties with your hard earned money and personal freedoms, and I?m fighting to stop them . Charlie Melancon, on the other hand, has voted with President Obama on every one of these issues. He actively supported $787 billion in wasteful stimulus projects, trillions in big-business bailouts, government run health care and an Obama budget that will triple our national debt in ten years, and nobody has held him accountable. Can I count on your support in this fight against the Obama - Melancon big-government machine? Louisianans deserve a leader who listens to constituents and respects their concerns. I?ve held scores of town hall meetings over the last two months to hear yours, but Charlie Melancon hasn?t found time for one town hall meeting over the last 150 days. Team, I could go on and on about the differences between myself and Charlie Melancon. But the bottom line is, this election will be about what's important to Louisianans and the issues they want to see their elected officials fighting for. With a vote on a trillion dollar government-run health care bill just around the corner, the choice we face is crystal clear. I hope you?ll stand with me in this effort as we begin the one-year countdown to the November elections. Thanks for your help in the fight for our future ? together, we will get the job done. Your friend, David Vitter Connect with David on: Join David on Facebook Follow David on Twitter Join David on YouTube Sign Up for Text Messages From Westley at da-parish.com Tue Nov 3 23:50:51 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 22:50:51 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] Free Computer Classes at the Community Center of St Bernard Message-ID: <2d2701ca5d0a$62d43150$287c93f0$@com> The Community Center's next round of free computer classes will begin on November 10. Partipants will be able to choose between a Tuesday evening class or a Thursday morning class. To enroll, please phone the Community Center of St Bernard, 1107 LeBeau St, Arabi, at 504.281.2512. Class size is limited to 8 members for each class with a waiting list of 4 members. COMPUTER CLASS SCHEDULE Day 1: Introduction to Windows ? Understanding basic Windows elements and settings (toolbars, start menu, display settings, power options, user preferences). Day 2: Using Windows ? Using Windows Explorer and common file and folder commands (delete, rename, properties, views). Day 3: Using Windows II ? Using essential services including Windows Help and Windows Search and printer setup. More work with files and folders including cut, copy, paste and handling multiple files. Day 4: Word Processing ? Microsoft Word. Creating new documents, using cut, copy, paste and undo commands. Day 5: Introduction to the Internet ? Searching, using web addresses, maps, directions, image searches. EVENING CLASSES: Tuesdays 5?6PM on Nov 10, 17 & Dec 1, 8, 15 MORNING CLASSES: Thursdays 10?11AM on Nov 12, 19 & Dec 3, 10, 17