It will be awhile before the total assessment is in; however, Gustav spared us from a lot of grief. There will be awesome miraculous stories, stories of grief, and generally a wasted inconvenient holiday weekend for most cajuns. But the BIG quetion for the BIG EASY is what to do about New Orleans? It will only take one more close call to get people to abandoning living there. Why not make it one big floating casino?

The big easy becaome the big empty over the weekend.

Those who love New Orleans say Hurricane Gustav is proof that the billions of dollars spent to protect the city and bring it back to life after the devastating 2005 storm season was worth it. But what if Gustav had been stronger, a category 4 instead of a 2, and hit the city directly instead of 70 miles to the west? Would it be worth the cost to rebuild New Orleans again if the storm caused widespread destruction as Katrina did?

“That’s a question that was there before and after (Hurricane) Katrina, and I think is going to come to the forefront again,” said Don Powell, who oversaw the Bush administration’s effort to rebuild the Gulf Coast in 2005.

How many times do people want to rebuild? How much business interruption can local entrepreneaurs take before they say enough? How costly will getting insurance get to where it’s not worth the expense to build or do business in the below sea level water bowl?

I know how hard it is to give up on traditions and generations of memories, but reality is what it is and New Orleans is simply not a safe place to build. But IF people want to, then they’ll have to pay the PRICE that living there costs which is no different than seeing how expensive it is to live in California (for the opposite reasons) or LaJolla as a specific example.

Since Katrina ripped through New Orleans three years ago, the federal government has devoted at least $133 billion in emergency funds and tax credits for Gulf Coast disaster relief. Much of it went to rebuilding and better protecting New Orleans from future storms. How much more will be needed after Gustav or Hurricane Hanna, as that storm creeps up Florida’s eastern coast is unclear.

And then there’s hurricane IKE that may be in the Gulf next week.

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Does anyone know when or if the Monte Carlo will reopen?
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Does anyone know when spring break is contained by Arizona?
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Andrew James Hymel is the owner, proprietor, and music director of Andy Hymel School of Music in Gretna, Louisiana, just outside of New Orleans. It is a success story that has blossomed from one man’s dream of music education into a consortium of teachers and students who strive for excellence and value the importance of the preservation of the arts in today’s New Orleans.

When asked about his Post Katrina experience, Hymel relied, “It was scary to reopen the school and it was like starting over, but I felt the community needed something to use as an outlet for the emotions caused by Katrina. We weren’t just rebuilding a music school; we were rebuilding the minds and souls of our students and their families.”

Andy Hymel earned a degree in Jazz Performance from Loyola

University in New Orleans, LA. At a young age, his musical talents developed from “jamming” with neighborhood musicians in the Algiers area, notably Frank Saucier, a regular solo artist at Kerry’s Irish Pub in the French Quarter. In the 80’s, he honed his guitar skills at the World’s Fair with the vocal group “Celebration” and is to this day appreciative of that opportunity.

While his music accomplishments were self-developed, his community involvement and business acumen were mostly inspired by his dad.

His father, Lloyd Hymel, is a pillar of the Algiers community and an elder of Saint Andrews the Apostle Church. He was Chairman of the West Bank Chamber of Commerce, President of the Petroleum Club and the West Bank Rotary Club, and Vice President of AMF Tuboscope in Harvey, Louisiana.

One of his brothers, Philip Hymel, is the Chief Financial Forecaster of Entergy New Orleans and recently served as President of the University of New Orleans Alumni Association. Another brother, David Hymel, is in the oil and gas business and for years organized the oil field “Chili Cook Off”; recently at Boomtown Casino and previously at Alvin Andrew Callender Naval Airforce Base in Belle Chasse, Louisiana.

Another brother, Greg, owned and operated a Zack’s Frozen Yogart franchise and is a Ginger Baker “Cream” style drummer. His is also an artist/painter and is displayed in several restauraunts in the New Orleans area. Obviously, the senior Mr. Hymel set a solid foundation for his children to excel in business and community development.

With that said, it is apparent that Andy Hymel has parlayed his strong family values and love of music instruction from a work at home business into a full blown, reputable, school of music.

Branching off from the security of working from home, Hymel first opened his school at 601 Terry Parkway in Gretna, LA, in an area commonly known as Terrytown. What started as a handful of students quickly blossomed into a full school of music with 280 students strong and has had to relocate to a larger building at 1800 Stumph Boulevard. Predominantly a guitar teacher, he also teaches piano and bass. His drum instructor, Jumpin’ Joe Gelini, graduated from Berklee School of Music in Boston, a great accomplishment considering only 2% of those who attend Berklee actually graduate. The school has a wide variety of teachers, including band directors and vocal coaches, covering several instruments and genres. Even Hymel’s high school guitar teacher from Holy Cross is on the payroll!

Mr. Hymel (not his dad Lloyd) believes that music education can start at the Pre-K level and has programs and original songs in place for the youngest of students. He also has courses geared for “Baby Boomers” as well.

In between those age groups, one of his most amazing accomplishments is that 5 of his students have received full scholarships to various schools of music and EVERY one of his 10 students who have applied to NOCCA was accepted on their first audition!

One former student begins as an understudy this fall with the Metropolitan Opera Association. Another, Alex Zander, is a published singer/songwriter. Alex is an entire story yet to be written. Stay tuned.

In addition to his accomplishments as a teacher and entrepreneur, he has written and recorded hundreds of original songs and his efforts are starting to be recognized. Most notably. the son of Clarenece “Frogman” Henry, marketing himself as Clarence “Frogman” Henry Jr. , is considering many of Hymel’s songs for his soon to be released CD.

For Andrew James Hymel this is only the start. As an unabashed Beatles fan, an admitted student of New Orleans music, and an unwavering ambassador of music education, the sky is the limit!

Whether you listen to me or not, you will certainly hear from him.

The beautiful city cuddled around the curve of the Mississippi River, known for its cuisine, music and culture, is the

metropolis New Orleans. This vibrant city summons many a visitors every year. Its more than a few attractions are cherished

by tons of people across the globe.

New Orleans is quite an old city that has a profound sense of art and architecture, culture and people. Certain historic

buildings like the U.S Mint Building and the Louisiana History Museum have always accepted attention of the visitors.

The French Quarter is an eminent area in New Orleans. The Quarter speaks about the marvelous European architecture, history,

legends and the like. The Bourbon St. Bars is an all time entertainment bar or club for the adults. Once you step out of

French Quarter, a horde of hotels and restaurants welcome you. The IMAX theatre, River walk shops and Harrah’s casino are

particularly very famous here.

The Story land at the City Park of New Orleans is believed to be a wonderland park. The Six Flags amusement park, the Audubon

Park and the Zoological Gardens that have more than a thousand animals are amongst the magnets of New Orleans. The Jackson

Square area of New Orleans is teeming with artists, musicians, mimes and fortune tellers, needs no introduction.
People from all over the world visit this place on their vacation to New Orleans. The French Quarter is brimming with

shopping malls and shops. From glittering jewelry to exclusive souvenir, everything is readily available. There are also

antique shops for those who have a taste of antiques. The French Market at New Orleans is known for the bargain. The market

is basically devoted to the farmers as well as to flea.

Once you are tired of running around to shop, enjoy a wonderful coffee at the Caf Due Monde. The caf is considered to be

the home of beignet and chicory coffee. The ’shotgun’ houses at New Orleans are meant to admire the exclusive and peculiar

architecture. The rooms in these houses are lined one behind the other such that a single shot fired from outside the front

door would go out from the back door without hitting anything. The D- Day Museum at New Orleans that exhibits the history of

World War II has its own glory and charm.

There are different tours to explore New Orleans to the fullest. Theses tours are quite informative and adventurous. For

instance on a swamp tour you get to know the concept behind the above ground cemeteries in the city. You also get an

opportunity to feed the alligators, see the grand homes and gardens in the Garden District and many such things. A ghost

tour, relished especially by the kids will take you to the haunted St. Philip Street. While on a Southern Comfort Cocktail

Tour you will enjoy the restaurants, bars and hotels of the city along with the fables attached to them. The Honey Island

Swamp tour is specifically meant for the kids to enjoy this nature preserve and eerie houses like Gris-Gris.

The distinguished pulls of New Orleans are incomplete without the festivals celebrated here. The principal festival of the

year is the Mardi gras in February. This is followed by the crawfish festival in March, the Jazz Heritage festival and the

French Quarter Festival in April or May. The July visitors can enjoy the fireworks that happen to be on the 4th of July,

Asthma festival in August subsequent to which are the festivals for tomatoes, catfish, plants etc. in September. Finally

there is the grand Christmas celebration that draws everyone’s thought and concentration. Almost all the festivals are

festooned at least with fireworks and parades.

New Orleans has earned a significant name in the area of sports. The city is a host to many sports concerts all round the

year. These festivals make New Orleans a destination worth vacationing all round the year.