the future. Musical genius‚ Armstrong‚ overcame from hard work and poverty to become Jazz’s greatest shining star. Before Louis Armstrong can become a star he had to go through some hardships. Armstrong was born in the lively city of New Orleans on August 4‚ 1901. People from all over the world lived in the city because of the Mississippi River. Some hardships that Armstrong had to go through was‚ when he was about 5 years old he lived in a one
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“The Real Housewives of New Orleans” is a take on the prominent series “The Real Housewives” which has spanned from New Jersey‚ New York‚ California‚ Atlanta and more. The show will closely follow the same structure as previous seasons. It will follow the envious lives of rich and lavish housewives. Of course‚ the series will definitely include conflicts between the women‚ heartwarming moments‚ and growing friendships. New Orleans is a hub of various cultures and people. It is a diverse as a pot
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of levees‚ 75% of New Orleans was flooded . I believe‚ when dealing with a natural disaster officials should always assume for the worst‚ so they are better equipped for the disaster. Even if the disaster was not as bad as they predicted‚ they are still able to evacuate people on time. If evacuation is not a good idea‚ then a safe shelter and the necessary equipment’s should be
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that are lost in disasters‚ and what it is to lose everything mentally and physically. To be looked down upon for something you had no control over. I lived in Metairie‚ Louisiana in an area called Fat City. It was a very well-known place in New Orleans. I had my two oldest children at the time and lived in a two bedroom apartment. It was well spaced‚ very nice and the rent was only $590.00 a month. I was working and doing what I had to do to take care of my household. I would say I had a decent
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Jefferson bought Louisiana in 1803. The influence of this geographic factor occurred because as the United States had expanded westward‚ navigation of the Mississippi River and access to the port of New Orleans had become critical to American commerce. The purchase of the Louisiana territory‚ including New Orleans‚ was for $15 million. The acquisition of approximately 827‚000 square miles would double the size of the United States. This also gave the United States control of the Mississippi River. This
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and others think in life. Louis Armstrong was born on August 4‚ 1901 in New Orleans‚Louisiana. Armstrong raised in the place named ¨The Battlefield¨ located in one of the poorest parts of Louisiana. Shortly after Armstrong was born his father left him and his mother. Even though his mother would leave him with his grandmother frequently because of his mother often leaving to do prostitution to take of her and Armstrong. On New Year’s Eve in 1912‚Armstrong got arrested on the spot for firing off his
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Nicole Colonna Let’s face it--the world needs some changing. I remember watching in horror as the Twin Towers collapsed. I remember watching Katrina engulf and devour New Orleans. I remember watching seventh grade bullies taunt and harass my friends. But most of all‚ I remember feeling powerless watching each of these events take place. So I retreated to the comfort of my notebook and began to create worlds where towers didn’t fall‚ waters didn’t overcome levees‚ and where bullies knew the damage
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Possible Solutions to prevent another Hurricane Katrina Sea gates are another option that have proven very affective in other areas of the world such as Holland‚ Britain‚ and Venice‚ which is also below sea level and has a large number of canals. Sea gates are simply giant air-filled walls that cut off water flow. These gates would most likely be placed on Lake Pontchartrain’s two narrow outlets and would be only be closed if a storm was approaching. Such structures have been considered since
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disasters to ever strike the United States. While much of the Gulf Coast was adversely affected by the hurricane‚ the majority of damage to human life and the environment was in and around New Orleans. While the hurricane was only a Category 3 when it touched down it caused the destruction of levees in New Orleans. When the levees broke water rushed into the city causing unprecedented amounts of damage. The initial flooding destroyed residential neighborhoods as well as businesses. The debris caused
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The colony of Louisiana has faced many challenges. Besides having settlements along the Gulf Coast and all along the Mississippi River‚ I think obtaining this colony from the French is a bad idea. The French have had nothing but trouble while trying to set up Louisiana as a colony. The French lacks consistency in governing‚ they sent the wrong types of settlers‚ there are no cash crops‚ and they have trouble with the Native Americans. (Sept. 17‚2012). There is a lot of disharmony within the government
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