There are a lot of different responses when we learn of the latest brutality to befall one of our fellow New Orleanians at the hands of a criminal. Some could care less, some grow more fearful and then there’s the old standby of naked outrage. But I’m grateful that some people seem to greet senseless calamities with an organized response and effort to help the victim.A prime example will be on display this Sunday, Dec. 2, when supporters of La Crêpe Nanou bar manager Robert Strong (pictured) will host a block party fundraiser. Strong was shot in the face last month on St. Charles Avenue and has a long and arduous path to recovery.At the very least, the benefit event is shaping up to be an amazing party. Restaurants participating include La Crêpe Nanou, Galatoire’s, Café Degas, Dick & Jenny’s, Dante’s Kitchen, Read the rest of this entry »

 by Sam Winston

One New Orleans blogger finds there’s more than conspiracy chatter to the rumor about Ochsner hospital blocking the re-opening of Lindy Boggs Medical Center by putting a “no-compete” covenant on the dormant hospital at Bienville and Jeff Davis.Others proposed a “Sour Grapes Bowl” for LSU fans trying to cope with their loss to Arkansas. Some found time to jump into the Israeli/Palestinian conflict commenting on related hateful remarks issued on morning talk show Walton and Johnson.Another blogger created a contest of weirdest New Orleans moment, offering a runaway mule and a man with a gun late one night in the Marigny as one example. Another makes self-comparisons to his striking resemblance to porn star Ron Jeremy.