Latest Press Release on New Orleans

Westway Group, Inc. Announces $175 Million Credit Facility
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 16 -- Westway Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WTWG) announced today the signing of a new 3 year, $175 Million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility. The facility is being provided by a nine-bank syndicate led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and...

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INVESTOR ALERT: KSF Files Securities Class Action Against SunPower Corp. and Urges Shareholders With Losses in Excess of $200,000 to Inquire About Lead Plaintiff Status -- SPWRA, SPWRB
NEW ORLEANS, LA -- 11/18/09 -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") has filed a class action lawsuit against SunPower Corporation ("Sunpower" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SPWRA) (NASDAQ: SPWRB) in the United States District Court for the Northern Distr..

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Investor Notice: Investigation into SUNPOWER, Corp. Announced by Former Attorney General of Louisiana and KSF Law Firm
NEW ORLEANS - Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC announces that it has commenced an investigation into SunPower, Corp. ( SunPower or the Company ) (Nasdaq: SPWRA) to determine whether it has violated federal securities

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Dakim BrainFitness Now Available for Stroke/TBI Rehabilitation; #1 Brain Training System for Seniors Offers Entertaining Workout
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Dakim, Inc., today announced a new touchscreen-based alternative for stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation that provides a rigorous workout in an entertaining interactive format. Dakim® BrainFitness(TM), already the #...

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Entergy Charitable Foundation Tops $3.7 Million in Grants for 2009
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 17 -- The Entergy Charitable Foundation has awarded approximately $1 million in grants to nonprofit groups in states served by Entergy businesses, bringing to more than $3.7 million the total given during 2009. One of the primary g...

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Book Review: "Perilous Place, Power Storms: Hurricane Protection in Coastal Louisiana"
NEW ORLEANS, LA -- 11/19/09 -- Levees.org, a New Orleans-based non-profit formed after Hurricane Katrina with a mission of raising awareness about the nation's levee systems, released today its second in a series of book reviews by its founder Sand..

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New Data Reveals Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Are Finding Access to Affordable Capital Despite Economic Downturn
NEW ORLEANS - As the economy starts to show veiled hints of a recovery, America’s small and midsize businesses (SMBs) remain cash-constrained with many turning to alternative sources of capital to meet their short-term financing needs. As a result, the practice of

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Tuff-n-Uff Kicks off “Future Stars of MMA!” the Day After Thanksgiving With Top Quality Amateur MMA Fights
The Orleans Hotel and Casino to Host 16 bouts of MMA Tuff-N-Uff style, featuring Latasha Marzolla vs. Kate McGray and Josh Peasley vs. John Gettle among other match ups on November 27th, 2009/I/P PLas Vegas, Nev. (PRWEB) November 19, 2009 -- Tuff-N-Uff presents “The Future Stars o...

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Tips to Keep Your Holiday Shopping H1N1-Free!
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- As the holiday spirit kicks in, most of us will hit the stores for holiday sales and gift ideas, but Ochsner infectious disease experts warn the influenza virus can live on hard surfaces for 2-8 hours; the...

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Soliant Health to Exhibit at 2009 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Soliant Health, the healthcare staffing unit of MPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), today announced that it will participate in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in New Orleans, November 19-21. ASHA is the professional, sci

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Tube Separation Assembly from Production Fastening Systems, LLC Addresses Crevice Corrosion for Pneumatic Tubing
Production Fastening Systems, LLC (PFS) Has Launched Its Tube Separation Assembly To Help Prevent Crevice Corrosion in Pneumatic Tubing. The New Assembly will be Available in Custom Configurations./I/P PNew Orleans, LA (PRWEB) November 16, 2009 -- Production Fastening Systems, LLC (PFS)...

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Blackwater New Orleans Announces Additional Commercial Agreement for Base Oil Storage
NEW ORLEANS - Blackwater New Orleans, LLC (OTCBB:BWMS) announces that it has reached a commercial agreement with its existing international petroleum customer for the lease of four additional base oil storage tanks, totaling 20,000 barrels, to the customer’s existing system at the West

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Ultimate New Orleans Football Tailgate Package at the Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Enjoy football season in the Big Easy with the Ultimate New Orleans Football Tailgate Package now offered at the Renaissance Pere Marquette ...

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Bring Home the Beauty and Adventure of Disney’s Highly Anticipated Film “The Princess and the Frog” with New Video Games Made for the Entire Family
BURBANK, Calif. - Video game players of all ages can now embark on an exciting, immersive journey through New Orleans, inspired by the highly anticipated Disney animated musical film “The Princess and the Frog.” The Princess and the Frog for Wii™, Nintendo DS™,

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Superior Energy Services, Inc. to Present at the Citi Small/Mid Cap Conference
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 16 -- Superior Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: SPN) today announced that Terence Hall, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present at Citi's 6th Annual Small/Mid Cap Conference being held November 19-20, 2009 in New York City. ...

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Healthy Coffee to Have Coffee Tasting Booth in Las Vegas With Live Audience of 8,000 During the "Wowowee Show," the No. 1 Rated Filipino TV Show in the World
NEWPORT BEACH, CA -- 11/13/09 -- Healthy Coffee International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HCEI) has announced that it will have a coffee tasting booth at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on November 15th with a live audience of 8,000 during the "Wowowee Show,..

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Former Congressman William J. Jefferson Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Bribery and Other Charges
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Former U.S. Congressman William J. Jefferson, 62, of New Orleans, La., was sentenced today to 13 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for using his office to corruptly solicit bribes, the Justice Department announced....

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MTU to Feature New 8-cylinder Series 4000 Iron Men Engine at WorkBoat Show
The MTU booth at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans, December 2 - 4, 2009, will feature the 8-cylinder Series 4000 Iron Men engine and the EPA Tier 2-compliant Series 2000 engine. /I/P PDetroit (Vocus) November 20, 2009 -- The a href= http://www.mtu-online.com/ onclick= li...

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Multiple Health Conditions Discovered During Free Clinic for Uninsured People in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizers of a free health clinic for uninsured residents of Louisiana are pleased with its success today. Not only did the clinic see 1,000 patients, it may have saved the lives of some sick individuals. Many of the patients had not seen a phys...

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Native New Orleanian Mom Sells Pants to Donate Percentage for Katrina Victims
While taking a different route home to New Orleans, observing all of the destruction that is still so obvious from Katrina, her heart just sank for her home town. Wanting to do something to help, came up with the idea to open her own company and donate a percentage to the victims./I/P P...

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Catch a Coconut at a Parade; Eat Fresh Alligator Meat; Play with Street Musicians - Do It All at Mardi Gras with Southern Comfort
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Mardi Gras in New Orleans is one of the greatest celebrations in the world that is an annual pilgrimage for many groups of friends. It mixes unique traditions with the come-one-come-all spirit of the city for an unforgettable experience. To...

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