Another one bites the dust...

Once again, we here in the NO are finding ourselves celebrating the departure of yet another good friend. In this case, Tony (the one on the left) is leaving for DC in a matter of days. His departure is one in a long line. But what is New Orleans' loss is DC's gain. He's going to be managing what is soon to be the hottest FCUK store in the nation. Watch out all you retail bitches. This one's coming up. Don't be afraid to say, "Hey!" as he's a very friendly guy, and arriving in the DC area completely single. With lottsa love we wish him all the best from the Dirty, Dirty.

This one is Tony before the move. As you can see, we all down here are desperate for cash, and will do almost anything for a quick buck, including selling hemp jewelry to indigent hippies. Fortunately, he's already sorted out for a success in Our Nation's Capital.

Signs of progress on St. Charles Avenue

From the Times-Picayune:

"The first step in the long road to restoration for the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line is set to take place today, as transit officials bring back daily service between Canal Street and Lee Circle for the first time since Hurricane Katrina.

Scheduled for 10:30 a.m., the ceremonial trip around Robert E. Lee's statue marks the completion of the initial phase of a three-part reformation project expected to last at least another 15 months.

Under plans still being developed, the Regional Transit Authority hopes to reopen a second leg of the historic St. Charles line, between Lee Circle and Napoleon Avenue, by next summer. The final segment, which will restore service from Napoleon to the terminus on Carrollton Avenue, likely won't be finished until spring or early summer of 2008, officials said."

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