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French Quarter artists and gallery owners David Harouni and Amzie Adams are each painting a large purple martin birdhouse, provided by Parkway Partners, in their own original and eclectic style. These birdhouses will be auctioned online and onsite at Feast With the Stars to fund Parkway Partners ongoing efforts to restore the urban canopy and educate and empower community gardeners.

Why not start with a solar collector ~ a thermal system for heating water. For about $4,000-6,000, a project will pay for itself in about four years. Scaled down a bit, this type of collector is also popular for warming swimming pools. It’s a whole different system than PV panels and can be up and running installed in a single day.

If the Murkowski amendment passes, Congress will be denied ordinary process. The amendment end runs Congress’ regular order. Congress should not make policy decisions of such immense importance for the public health and welfare by rashly attaching a rider to a must-pass spending bill. If Congress wishes to consider whether EPA should regulate greenhouse gases and from what sources, it should do so deliberately in the context of comprehensive climate legislation.

GARDEN PARTY will feature great music, local flavors from local chefs, and refreshing drinks. Garden Party is not simply a music event but a community happening that fosters the culture and spirit of New Orleans. The undeniable beauty of the New Orleans Botanical Garden sets the scene for an evening of delight.

Unsurprisingly, a large part of the problem is rooted in insufficient funding. About $3.5 million goes to maintaining and repairing New Orleans’ 1,600 miles of road, funds that entirely come from property tax revenue. The study found that New Orleans spends far less on it roads than other cities