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“The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore” is an award-winning animated short film by author/illustrator William Joyce and Co-Director Brandon Oldenburg at Moonbot Studios, which won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film last night at the 2012 Academy Awards. Drawing on inspirations from Hurricane Katrina, The Wizard of Oz and Buster Keaton, the amazing and inspirational short film combines a variety of animation techniques to tell the story of people who have a passion for books.
This piece includes a number of colorful illustrations, as well as the acclaimed animated short film.
http://disembedded.wordpress.com/2012/02/27/the-fantastic-flying-books-of-mr-morris-lessmore-wins-2012-oscar-for-best-animated-short-film/“The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore” is an award-winning... more
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The unbelievable devastation of New Orleans is almost beyond human comprehension. The virtually complete destruction of the entire city by Hurricane Katrina, the loss of huge numbers of lives, the ruination of the property and lives of so many, especially the poor and disadvantaged, is a tragedy of historically monumental proportions.
This year, photographer Brenda Ann Kenneally revisited two families five years after Hurricane Katrina and created a remarkable photo-essay about the effect of Katrina on children who are living along the Gulf Coast.
This piece includes a number of high-resolution color photographs, the memorable photo-essay and an additional video.
http://disembedded.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/children-of-the-storm-five-years-after-hurricane-katrina/The unbelievable devastation of New Orleans is almost beyond human comprehension. The... more
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This weekend marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s ravages of New Orleans, a city that not long ago appeared to be completely lost. Only five years have passed since rotting corpses were floating through the city’s streets, since hundreds of thousands of survivors sat in hotel rooms and shelters and the homes of relatives, finding out from news coverage that they had been forced to join the ranks of the homeless.
The unbelievable devastation of New Orleans is almost beyond human comprehension. The virtually complete destruction of the entire city by Hurricane Katrina, the loss of huge numbers of lives, the ruination of the property and lives of so many, especially the poor and disadvantaged, is a tragedy of historically monumental proportions.
Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast with devastating force at daybreak on Aug. 29, 2005, pounding an area that included the fabled city of New Orleans and wreaking large-scale damages on neighboring Mississippi. In all, more than 1,700 people were killed and hundreds of thousands of others were displaced as refugees. Packing a terrifying punch of 145-mile-an-hour winds when it made landfall, the category-4 storm's surge pushed a 29-foot wall of water ashore when the hurricane struck the Gulf Coast, the highest level ever measured in the United States. Levees failed in New Orleans, resulting in political and social upheavals that continue a half decade later.
This commemorative piece presents a number of historic high-resolution photographs, a memorable slide show and two emotionally moving documentary short films.
http://disembedded.wordpress.com/2010/08/28/a-remembrance-of-katrinas-wake-portraits-of-tragic-loss/This weekend marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s ravages of New... more
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Dorise Blackman and Tanya Huang are New Orleans street musicians who play at Cafe du Monde in the French Quarter.Dorise Blackman and Tanya Huang are New Orleans street musicians who play at Cafe du... more
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Bourbon Street in New Orlean's French Quarter came alive Sunday night as the New Orleans Saints won their first Super Bowl, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17. (Feb. 7)Bourbon Street in New Orlean's French Quarter came alive Sunday night as the New... more
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2009 Third Annual Flanagan's Christmas Special. A hysterical, madcap, funny short film about trying to make a Christmas music video. Lots of laughs capped off by a great musical number that you will want to watch over and over. Written by Andy Overslaugh and David S. White. Directed by David S. White. Featuring all your favorite Flanagan's Employees and a new dance craze sweeping the nation, "The Ice Man".
Filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana and in the French Quarter. Featuring a re-invented version of the classic Christmas version of Three Ships.
Now with extra beards! www.holybeard.com
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!2009 Third Annual Flanagan's Christmas Special. A hysterical, madcap, funny short... more
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2009 Third Annual Flanagan's Christmas Special. A hysterical, madcap, funny short film about trying to make a Christmas music video. Lots of laughs capped off by a great musical number that you will want to watch over and over. Written by Andy Overslaugh and David S. White. Directed by David S. White. Featuring all your favorite Flanagan's Employees and a new dance craze sweeping the nation, "The Ice Man".
Filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana and in the French Quarter. Featuring a re-invented version of the classic Christmas version of Three Ships.
Now with extra beards! www.holybeard.com
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!2009 Third Annual Flanagan's Christmas Special. A hysterical, madcap, funny short... more
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These wonderful, mysterious photographs of historic New Orleans architecture are by Frank Relle, who was born and continues to work in New Orleans. Relle has been the recipient of numerous awards, and his work is represented in many major collections. His photography has appeared in The New Yorker, The Southern Review and The Oxford American magazines.
The haunting images of New Orleans at night presented here keep the viewer on edge, and yet are somehow serene. What shines through most in these images is a love of New Orleans, a respect for its beauty. The pictures are very sad, but very beautiful at the same time. Relle continues to document the changing architecture of New Orleans, hoping that people around the world will be inspired to help rebuild the city of New Orleans with the integrity she deserves.
Includes a number of stunning photographs of old New Orleans architecture, as well as a memorable, emotionally moving photo-gallery.These wonderful, mysterious photographs of historic New Orleans architecture are by... more
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"Photo of the Day: And Now She Got Pearls." This is a wonderful and absolutely touching vintage B&W New Orleans, French Quarter, photograph by Jill Freedman, the acclaimed documentary photographer. Every now and then, a picture will unexpectedly tug at your heart strings. And this just happens to be one of them. Please take a closer look at the high resolution photograph that is presented for you on my site!!"Photo of the Day: And Now She Got Pearls." This is a wonderful and... more
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"Photos of the Day: A Shirtless, Wet and Hot Marlon Brando." Yes, these are stunning photographs that serve as reminders of the young sexy Brando, shown here in all of his shirtless, hot wetness! The photographs are accompanied by a very erotic scene of Brando in one of his most memorable, sensually seductive performances, a video clip from "A Streetcar Named Desire.""Photos of the Day: A Shirtless, Wet and Hot Marlon Brando." Yes, these are... more
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Since 1993, The Mystical Krewe of Barkus has marched through the streets of the French Quarter every Mardi Gras. It is the only Mardi Gras Krewe whose membership is made up of ONLY dogs (whose owners are allowed to walk with them).
By 2008, their membership has swelled in the years to over 1000 and has become one of the most popular parades of the entire season. Many thousands of people come out to see the King, Queen, their court and the rest of Canine Tailwaggers march through 13 blocks of the New Orleans French Quarter.
All proceeds of this parade go to benefit humane and animal rescue groups.
For information on The Mystical Krewe of Barkus, you can go to www.barkus.orgSince 1993, The Mystical Krewe of Barkus has marched through the streets of the French... more
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VCC Producer Jared Arsement takes us back to the New Orleans locations where he produced "Citizen Rescue" and gives an update on the city he loves.VCC Producer Jared Arsement takes us back to the New Orleans locations where he... more
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