In the Louisiana purchase U.S. wanted just New Orleans because it has access to the Mississippi river opening.
Hurricane Katrina. If you haven't heard of it, it was the worst a hurricane could get. It didn't do much damage to our house (thank goodness it just knocked one door down) I was alive then (of coarse) but I just thought about it as a vacation because I went temporarily to my grandfather's friend's house that is more up north somewhere. We had access to a jet ski and a lot more. My little sister was like 3 and I was about 5.
The war of 1812 (or the Battle of New Orleans. Andrew Jackson was in this one. (remember the interview I made)
That's all I can think of at the moment.
-------------------- When people say giving is better than receiving they are talking about me. Giving someone one of my exploding presents is WAY better than receiving one. ;) Posts: 2871 | From: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | Registered: Nov 2011
posted 03-04-201209:38 PM
Well, there are a lot of facts I can tell you about New Zealand, here are just a few!
_New Zealand is the youngest country in the world.
_A kiwi is not a fruit (unless your talking about kiwifruit) – it is New Zealand’s native flightless bird and a slang term for a New Zealander. Kiwis call the fruit “kiwifruit” – they are also known as Chinese Gooseberries.
_Queen Elizabeth II is officially Queen of New Zealand. She is represented in New Zealand by a Governor General, who ratifies all laws put before him or her by the elected parliament of New Zealand.
_New Zealand is a plastic nation – almost all personal financial transactions are made with a card – credit or otherwise. Most shops offer EFTPOS (similar to the UK Chip and Pin which appeared two years later) and cash is seen less and less. It is possible that New Zealand was the first nation to offer this system of payment (if someone can verify that I would appreciate it). The majority of taxis now allow you to pay without cash through this system.
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Jokie Smurf
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Here are some facts I've looked up from the internet:
Louisiana has become a popular tourist destination. New Orleans is the major draw, known particularly for its picturesque French Quarter and the annual Mardi Gras celebration, held since 1838. Other major points of interest include the Superdome in New Orleans, historic plantation homes near Natchitoches and New Iberia, Cajun country in the Mississippi Delta Region, Chalmette National Historic Park, and the state capital at Baton Rouge.
Selected famous natives and residents:
Louis Armstrong musician;
Geoffrey Beene fashion designer;
Truman Capote writer;
Kitty Carlisle singer and actress;
Van Cliburn concert pianist;
Michael De Bakey heart surgeon;
Fats Domino musician;
Donna Douglas actress;
Louis Moreau Gottschalk pianist and composer;
Bryant Gumbel TV newscaster;
Lillian Hellman playwright;
Al Hirt trumpeter;
Mahalia Jackson gospel singer;
Jean Laffite privateer;
Dorothy Lamour actress;
John A. Lejeune Marine Corps general;
Elmore Leonard author;
Jerry Lee Lewis singer;
Huey P. Long politician;
Wynton Marsalis musician;
Jelly Roll Morton jazz musician and composer;
Huey Newton black activist;
Marguerite Piazza soprano;
Paul Prudhomme chef;
Howard K. Smith TV commentator;
Ben Turpin comedian;
Ray Walston actor;
Edward Douglas White jurist.
State symbols: flower magnolia (1900) tree bald cypress (1963) bird eastern brown pelican (1958) songs “Give Me Louisiana” and “You Are My Sunshine”
Nickname: Pelican State
Origin of name: In honor of Louis XIV of France
10 largest cities (2010): New Orleans, 343,829; Baton Rouge, 229,493; Shreveport, 199,311; Metairie, 138,481; Lafayette, 120,632; Lake Charles, 71,993; Kenner, 66,702; Bossier City, 61,315; Monroe, 48,815; Alexandria, 47,723.
-------------------- When people say giving is better than receiving they are talking about me. Giving someone one of my exploding presents is WAY better than receiving one. ;) Posts: 2871 | From: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | Registered: Nov 2011
posted 03-04-201210:00 PM
Here is a part of a play I was in with us playing Louisiana musicians. (Fine, The Beatles and Michael Jackson aren't from Louisiana) Well, anyway I'm one of the beatles. I have blonde hair and a purple guitar. (sorry you can't hear Mahalia Jackson's voice)
-------------------- When people say giving is better than receiving they are talking about me. Giving someone one of my exploding presents is WAY better than receiving one. ;) Posts: 2871 | From: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | Registered: Nov 2011
posted 03-04-201210:08 PM
I posted it before along with a bunch of others in the forum A Play Everyday.
-------------------- When people say giving is better than receiving they are talking about me. Giving someone one of my exploding presents is WAY better than receiving one. ;) Posts: 2871 | From: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | Registered: Nov 2011
-------------------- When people say giving is better than receiving they are talking about me. Giving someone one of my exploding presents is WAY better than receiving one. ;) Posts: 2871 | From: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | Registered: Nov 2011
posted 03-06-201210:10 AM
Let me guess, Hmm I don't live there so you can't mean me. Maybe Smurfette, no she's in New Zealand. I'm stumped. (Kidding, it's Animator Smurf)
-------------------- When people say giving is better than receiving they are talking about me. Giving someone one of my exploding presents is WAY better than receiving one. ;) Posts: 2871 | From: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | Registered: Nov 2011
posted 03-06-201210:17 AM
Also, I don't think Smurfette is a lord of the rings fan.
-------------------- When people say giving is better than receiving they are talking about me. Giving someone one of my exploding presents is WAY better than receiving one. ;) Posts: 2871 | From: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | Registered: Nov 2011
posted 03-06-201210:24 AM
She could be, she does love Lord of the Rings and she's from New Zealand (Director Peter Jackson is from there and the films are filmed there)
posted 03-06-201210:55 AM
Now that you say that, she could be.
-------------------- When people say giving is better than receiving they are talking about me. Giving someone one of my exploding presents is WAY better than receiving one. ;) Posts: 2871 | From: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | Registered: Nov 2011
posted 03-06-201211:07 AM
I AM!!!!!! OMG. I have read all the books (I started at a very young age) and I have seen every single film, and I have been to Peter Jackson Studios and met him. Jealous? (lol)
Posts: 2886 | From: Smurf Village | Registered: Dec 2011
-------------------- When people say giving is better than receiving they are talking about me. Giving someone one of my exploding presents is WAY better than receiving one. ;) Posts: 2871 | From: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | Registered: Nov 2011
-------------------- When people say giving is better than receiving they are talking about me. Giving someone one of my exploding presents is WAY better than receiving one. ;) Posts: 2871 | From: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | Registered: Nov 2011
posted 03-17-201205:35 PM
quote:Originally posted by Chloette
Hurricane Katrina. If you haven't heard of it, it was the worst a hurricane could get. It didn't do much damage to our house (thank goodness it just knocked one door down) I was alive then (of coarse) but I just thought about it as a vacation because I went temporarily to my grandfather's friend's house that is more up north somewhere. We had access to a jet ski and a lot more. My little sister was like 3 and I was about 5. [/QB] There's a song about hurricane katrina its called help is on the way by rise against and it's good not alot of damage was received at your house
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