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RT @dirtycoast: Be the 1st to name correctly our most popular shirt this year and win that shirt in your size. #dirtycoast

@SweetTeeWoods what/where/why/how?

@theacorona not sure exactly this one's from the old days #scrunchiehoarder

@theacorona remember those scrunchies we would steal from @raeboxer back in the day? well i have one (black) and i'm wearing it (in public)

"And just as I expected, the potatoes plug. me. up." - @AdamRichman, #manvfood

i think if i was on #manvsfood i would choose a chicken wing challenge, because i would win.

At what point do I become an adult and stop letting my stubbornness get the best of me??

Power just went out like a horror flick. (@ Lakeside Shopping Center w/ 2 others) http://4sq.com/jTcf8T

RT @dirtycoast: Happy bday to my creator, Blake Haney! You are all invited to the party AKA America The Party: The Yacht Bounce... http: ...

There the stars, where ma stripes? #4th http://yfrog.com/gzydmvrj

I'm at The King Pin Bar (1307 Lyons Street, at Prytania Street, New Orleans) http://4sq.com/m1quG1

RT @BeastsandBrass: Only 10 days between you & @Beastsandbrass the benefit for Chef Nathanial Zimet get your tic... http://bit.ly/l4RhuR #fb

RT @Chali2na: I forgot @GalacticFunk had a tune in one of the @TrueBloodHBO season 3 episodes.  #BigUpFamily

@CieraHolzenthal hmm i'm thinking the 'orleans orange'. i like the way it pops against the off-white background.

Getting a #NOLA map for myself & my wannabe new orleanian mom RT @CieraHolzenthal Coast to Coast: Maps... - http://t.co/CZryKJQ

Living in new orleans is a good way to practice one's patience.

The most domestic weekend of my life. (@ Lowe's) http://4sq.com/m9LqCe

Hmm...are rollercoasters included? // Taurus, Jun 26:You are entering a fun time -- the world will suddenly feel like an amusement park!

@vbermudez my homeeee. Get a milkshake for me

RT @biggayicecream: Let's all get #gaymarried, NY!

Commented on the video :
"Popeye & Pals"

so much sugar and grease for these kids.

Commented on the video :
"I Can't Give You Anything But Love"

It makes New Orleans look like a movie set....makes me glad to live here

Shop Local: Where to shop

Gifts for the fam...While I am still looking for holiday gifts for my family for this year, last season I got gifts for both my mom and my sister at Hazelnut on Magazine. Everything at the store is unique with New Orleans undertones. Granted, a lot of their items were…

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"The Barometer Podcast"

Tom Breauxcock and Michaelgirl, what an exciting day at Humid Beings!!

Commented on the barometer entry:
"The Best Po-Boy"

duh. the BEST po-boy in new orleans. go in, sit with strangers from business men and women on a lunch break to construction workers. and you can all leave together with gravy dripping from your elbows.

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"Oil Spill Seafood Lie"

Even though the seafood is testing clean, I feel like the jargon is intimidating to consumers. To me, the word 'dispersant' is so vague in describing the chemicals used to help 'clean up' (in other words, spread out) the spill. Knowing that the seafood has tested clean is reassuring, but…

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"Hommage à la Louisiane"

"food, music, women....the people, the passion and respect they have for the culture..." awesome video!!

Commented on NolaNinja's post:
"I have the mango"

awesome to see mr okra in his fab new truck! i bet the mangoes were delicious!!

Commented on humidhaney's post:
"Surprise!"

happy birthday!!

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"Krewe of Dead Pelicans and The Tar Ball"

so sad i'm missing this!!

Caring For Our Coast: Clean-Up

Volunteer!Even if BP aren't using local fisherman, other organizations NEED locals and visitors alike to help with the clean up! Check out this website for more info on way you can get hands-on and help! http://members.greenpeace.org/blog/greenpeaceusa_blog/2010/05/12/volunteer_info_for_gulf_oil_spill

Caring For Our Coast: Ideas

Boycott BP.1. Boycott BP! Companies owned by BP include: ARCO, Castrol, Aral, am/pm, and Wild Bean Cafe. Click "here":http://www.bp.com/extendedsectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9&contentId=7046348 for more info. BP's stock has already dropped to an 18-year low (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/01/bp-shares-plunge-to-18yea_n_595796.html). Let's prove that this does matter! And don't worry that by boycotting, those seeking payouts will not receive…

Commented on the video :
"Damn-BP-laya (On the Bayou)"

great video, but hard to watch!

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"Gulf oil spill: New Orleans protesters rage against BP"

Firstly, go Patrick!! Secondly, I'm very sorry I wasn't in the city to witness such an incredible event that, unfortunately, these reporters have attempted to diminish with the comment about the Cafe du Monde crowd. What most out-of-towners fail to acknowledge and experience is the passion and pride that both…

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"Education 'revolution' in New Orleans"

Many charter schools are formed and run on performance-based contracts. Although New Orleans charters have made huge strides and progress, this does not happen over night. With time, it allows the staff, teachers, and students to become accustomed to and, most importantly, to maintain the type and quality of education…

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"Oil Removal - It's As Simple As Hay"

i hope BP and the government have seen this!!

Commented on humidhaney's post:
"Holy Crap. 300 sq ft and 23 rooms. Incredible."

I feel like I had a Barbie house similar to that...no hammock though.

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"Another disaster waiting? Shell Oil running "sister rig" in Gulf nearly identical to ill-fated Deepwater Horizon"

I know that history is just a series of events by which we seem to fail to learn from our mistakes, but really, has greed and mucky, sludge-covered power reduced us to such stupidity? Is it so unwise to take precautions now, before another disaster happens? I mean forget about…

Nagin on the out, keep him in quotations.

Although Nagin is (finally) leaving office with Mitch Landrieu to be inaugurated on May 3, 2010, you can hold onto the memory of Nagin from Baron Bob, Da Mayor in Your Pocket: Ray Nagin talking keychain on WonderfullyWacky.com.   Previously sold at Dirty Coast and found throughout the city, the…

My Birthday Week (or two...)

My birthday began this past Sunday at the Angola Rodeo.  However, the festivities within the city include these:Dinner Wednesday night at Boucherie (for my actual birthday) followed by Bluegrass at Prytania and legal gambling at Harrah's.Thursday kicks off with the "My Special Purpose Night Presented by the Steve Martin Appreciation…

Commented on the barometer entry:
"General Feedback"

I felt the same way! I felt like there was too much plot and too little explanation for someone outside of New Orleans. But hopefully, they'll continue to watch, and even more hopeful, the show will provide accurate portrayals.

Tremeter: Plot

Too much + too long = too little.I felt that the introduction into each of the characters' lives became a little dull. The creators took on too much for just one episode. To introduce a less known neighborhood in New Orleans to the rest of the country, the average viewer,…

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"The Angola Prison Rodeo: 40 Years of Guts & Glory"

i'll be there, sunday april 18th. who's with me?

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"NY Times Magazine: Rice Dreams in Louisiana"

I love how the Unkel's admit they are not experts, they are not environmentalists, they are not granola, crunchy hippies, they even own an SUV, and that it was their own curiosity that sparked the idea and decision to switch to more sustainable, less pesticide-heavy farming even though it was…

A Taste of My NYC -- Pinkberry Arrives in NOLA

Made with high quality, non-fat milk and yogurt, Pinkberry, the tart, low-cal, high-taste, frozen yogurt born in California has finally arrived in New Orleans!  A midday, post-dinner, or late-night treat, I indulge in Pinkberry at least once a day when I'm visiting family back home in the Tri-State area.  Not…

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"Mardi Gras 2010 by Cottage Films"

amazing, amazing, amazing.

Commented on a place:
"Capdeville"

SO GOOD! try the capedeville burger and the truffle fries....delish!

Buyers' Club Volunteer Positions at the Holly Grove Market and Farm!

Buyers' Club Volunteer Positions at the Holly Grove Market and Farm We are currently setting a maximum amount of volunteers per shift at 4. We hate to turn people down, but we have had such an influx of volunteers the past few weeks that we need to start setting a…

SUPPORT LOCAL AGRICULTURE! Hollygrove Market & Farm Open EVERY TUESDAY NOON to 6pm!!

Eat Well Tuesdays at the Market & Farm!Hollygrove Market & Farm is now open every Tuesday from Noon to 6pm.  Just a reminder our weekly Buyers' Club shares are offered on Saturday.  All items are offered a la carte so in case you missed us on Saturday you can stop…

Save the wetlands, burn calories, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!!

Louisiana is losing 25 – 35 square miles of coastal wetlands each year. The Barataria Basin is the fastest-eroding area of Louisiana’s coast.  Jefferson Parish once had 50 miles of near-solid healthy wetlands between it and the Gulf of Mexico. The wetlands protect developed areas against hurricane surges, provide natural…

UNITY Volunteers needed!!

One night. 200 Volunteers. Let’s make it count.The 2010 New Orleans Point-in-Time Survey of the Homeless,  Thursday, January 28th Just one night of your time will help us collect vital information that will help homeless people leave the streets for a better life. On Thursday, January 28, UNITY of Greater New Orleans,…

Be a Farmer for Just One Day

I love Hollygrove Farmers Market for a number of reasons: - it's open every Saturday - fresh, local produce supporting local farmers- helps to draw positive attention to Hollygrove- tons of community involvement!If you love Hollygrove Market too, and you want to get involved, YOU CAN!  The best part of…

My twist on vegan black bean chili

I signed up for NutritionMD.org's 'be a vegan' newsletter before New Years.  To be honest, I never actually considered being a vegan, a vegetarian maybe ( I could never give up cheese), but I was curious about the recipes.  Some are a little to vegan-extreme for me, but others are…

If I Were Mayor: Infrastructure

Lack of reliable transportation and/or not enough!Many New Orleanians own and use their bikes to get to and from work, school, etc. avoiding the slow-moving and sparse street cars. Bike lanes should be implemented. Bus rides also prove to be unnecessarily lengthy trips; bus lanes should be implemented as well,…

Saints stay humble, say talk of perfect season is 'premature'

"But you know what? We are so much locked into this one-game-at-a-time (mind-set), not letting this undefeated thing get to us. It's all about the next opponent. They only get tougher. We're going to make sure we're ready." Saints coach, Sean Payton comments on the team's humility. Read the original…

Oaks.

Thus far, since the only posts have been HumidBeings articles, mainly the themed daily features, I think it's about time I explained myself. I'm a Yankee by blood, relocated to New Orleans for university.During the application process I had no idea where I wanted to go, and only visited the…

Wednesday Weekday Date Night

Wednesday is hump day, we’ve made it half way through the week, congrats HumidBeings! Although we’re working, or schooling, and just generally busy with our everyday lives, there is no reason we shouldn’t be allowed a little tender love and care! That’s why this Wednesday HumidFeature is Wednesday – Weekday…

10/26/09 - Continuing the Monday Tradition: Red Beans and Rice

10/26/09As the weather gets cooler, and the week begins, yet again, the thought of warm, comforting, red beans and rice is even more welcome! This week we’ve got an entirely new array of locations for you, your family, and friends to journey to and taste their red beans and rice!Every…

10/24/09 - The Saturday Scene - A Daily Humid Feature

10/24/09I hope y’all are taking advantage of the cool weather by getting out of the house to check out the weekends’ best events. And tonight, on this great Saturday, there’s even more to do, see, listen to, eat!None of you want to miss the 6t’9 Halloween Parade presented by the…

10/23/09 - Friday Feature - Humid Happy Hours

10/23/09Its finally Friday! Relax, wind down, reflect, whatever, and head to these happy hours for cheap drinks, good music, and great atmosphere!Starting tonight at 5pm is Happy (Happy) Hour at Phillips Bar and Restaurant located at the corner of Cherokee and Maple in the Uptown/University area. This hip bar and…

10/22/09 - To Your Health, Thursday! Keep it Heavy.

10/22/09It’s almost the weekend, and we’ve got to prepare! There are always amazing events happening all over New Orleans; delicious food, jamming music, remarkable art. To be able to have the energy and stamina to last the weekend, to see it all, we’ve got to keep our minds, bodies, and…

10/21/09 - Wednesday - It's a FREE for All

10/21/09Congratulations, New Orleans! We made it half way through the week! And if you didn’t already know, Wednesday at HumidBeings.com is all about FREE fun all around the city. Multiple venues, featuring multiple events, are open to the public today, and tonight, for free live music, exhibitions, and activities! So…

Vote Humidbeings.com for Best Local Blog

VOTE VOTE VOTEUse your Facebook or Twitter and follow this link to vote HumidBeings.com for Best Local Blog in Mashable's 2009 Open Web Awards!Thank you so much for your support! Vote Vote Vote!Questions? Suggestions? Comments? POST US! - here, at HumidBeings.com, or drop us an email at georgia@humidbeings.com

A Monday Tradition: Red Beans and Rice

HumidBeings.com Monday's Feature: Red Beans and RiceRed Beans and Rice, contains way more than just it’s title. This delicious mix of the obvious also includes many common Creole spices like cayenne pepper and thyme, adding that classic New Orleans kick.The dish, traditionally served on Mondays, incorporates the leftover ham bone…

Vote Humidbeings.com for Best Local Blog in Mashable's 2009 Open Web Awards!

Support Us at HumidBeings.com!  Vote us for Best Local Blog in Mashable's 2009 Open Web Awards!Sign in with your Facebook or Twitter and VOTE VOTE VOTE!We are Of the People, By the People, For the People, who are and love the Scorpio City, New Orleans.Thank you all so much for…