‘Louisiana’ Archives
Necessity Entrepreneurs »
Some referred to it as unintended entrepreneur, accidental entrepreneur or forced entrepreneur. The so-called expert are defining unintended entrepreneurs as individuals that are just plain lucky or newly unemployed that have formed their own small businesses as a result of the shrinking job pool. I do not agree with the assumption that luck has [...]
African American and Blacks Unemployment Rate Still »
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics The unemployment rate fell from 10.0 to 9.7 percent in January, and nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged (-20,000), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Employment fell in construction and in transportation and warehousing, while temporary help services and retail trade added [...]
New Orleans, Chocolate City, Elects Landrieu, a White »
New Orleans' former Mayor Ray Nagin's eight tumultuous years of leading the Chocolate City, a predominantly African-American city has come to an end. From ever indication, the residents citywide seem eager to move on without him. New Orleans woke up this morning to a new mayor. Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Mitchell Joseph [...]
Rep. Cao Ignores Republican Groupthink »
Rep. Anh "Joseph" Quang Cao of Louisiana appears to be an independent thinker and does not subscribe to the Republican Party Groupthink mindset. (more...)
I Will Not Officiate a Black and White Couple Wedding »
According to Judge Keith Bardwell, who is also an elected Justice of the Peace in Tangipahoa Parish's 8th Ward in Louisiana, his refusal to issue a marriage license and preside over the wedding of an interracial couple is based solely on his (more...)
President Obama Approves $2B For Cash For Clunkers »
Source: WeBuyJunk Today, President Barack Obama signed a bill that added more money into the the Cash for Clunkers program. Late Thursday evening, in a rush to finish business before their August recess. The Senate voted 60-37 to approve an additional $2 billion for the program. The House had already voted to extend the program last Friday. The [...]
Finding that beauty salon, hair salon, spa or »
For most people, including males and females, there is absolutely no compromising when it comes to the appearance of their hair and the need to having it look elegant, healthy and stylish. As a matter of fact, a recent study just released by The Nielsen Company noted that if money was not an issue, most people would continue to care for their hair [...]
Vietnam born, Joseph Cao Wins Rep. William Jefferson »
Vietnam born, Republican Joseph Cao, 41-year-old, wins Democrat African-American U.S. Rep. William Jefferson, 61-year-old seat. Rep. Jefferson had a baggage going into the election. He has 16 counts of federal indictment that he fighting: bribery, obstruction of justice, wire fraud, money laundering, and racketeering. Government marked $90,000 in [...]
Lil’ Wayne a rapper and an entrepreneur »
Lil' Wayne is not just your everyday rapper. He is also an entrepreneur. He has a six-sense to anticipate a niche and develop it. Lil' Wayne is featured and have collaborated with lots of other outstanding recording artists. He have indirected promoted his brand by putting his trademark (synthesizer of his voice) on other people's projects. [...]
Lil’ Wayne a rapper and an entrepreneur »
Lil' Wayne is not just your everyday rapper. He is also an entrepreneur. He has a six-sense to anticipate a niche and develop it. Lil' Wayne is featured and have collaborated with lots of other outstanding recording artists. He have indirected promoted his brand by putting his trademark (synthesizer of his voice) on other people's projects. The [...]
