New Orleans in the News Blog http://www.wwltv.com/community/blogs/new-orleans RSS Feed for WWL - Community - Blogs - New Orleans en-us Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:39:25 GMT Saints RB Pierre Thomas sits out practice, Bush labeled limited http://www.wwltv.com/community/blogs/new-orleans/Saints-RB-PIerre-Thomas-sits-out-practice-Bush-labled-limited-110205009.html Running back Pierre Thomas was not at practice Tuesday and was listed as a DNP, though Saints Head Coach Sean Payton was cryptic about whether it was a setback or not. Bush listed as full, Ellis as DNP in Saints' Monday injury report http://www.wwltv.com/community/blogs/new-orleans/Bush-listed-as-full-Ellis-as-DNP-in-Saints-Monday-injury-report-109992094.html Running back Reggie Bush was listed as full on the Saints’ initial injury report for Thursday’s game against Dallas, the latest signal that he will likely see his first game action since breaking his right fibula on Sept. 20 against San Francisco. Video Review: Defense can't cover for Brees, offensive shortcomings http://www.wwltv.com/community/blogs/new-orleans/Video-Review-Defense-cant-cover-for-Brees-offensive-shortcomings-104880159.html Well, I truly thought after the Carolina game that the Saints’ offense would get on track, especially against one of the statistically worst defensive teams in the NFL. Where the Saints rank in the NFL - Week 5: Brees' ratings dropping http://www.wwltv.com/community/blogs/new-orleans/Where-the-Saints-rank-in-the-NFL---Week-4-Brees-ratings-dropping-104867064.html Each week the NFL updates its statistics and the Saints starting a slow climb up the charts after a shaky start to the season. N.Y. Times: Nutria ‘guilt-free’ fur http://www.wwltv.com/community/blogs/new-orleans/NY-Times-Nutria-guilt-free-fur-108967904.html Adorning the bodies of waifish models as they strut the catwalks of a New York City fashion show this week will be a pest in the eyes of many Louisianans: the nutria. Saints Linkage: Not time to panic but there are questions to answer http://www.wwltv.com/community/blogs/new-orleans/Saints-Linkage-Not-time-to-panic-but-there-are-questions-to-answer-104775084.html Hello again Who Dats and welcome to another vintage version of Saints Linkage. The team is off today, so here are some stories to whet your appetite for the rest of the week. Saints couldn't lose Super Bowl, says Spike Lee http://www.wwltv.com/community/blogs/new-orleans/Saints-couldnt-lose-Super-Bowl-says-Spike-Lee-Brad-Pitt-reconsiders--101477209.html As the calendar approaches Aug. 28, 2010, for the fifth time, New Orleans and Gulf Coast residents are reliving inescapable Has the world lost interest in the oil spill? http://www.wwltv.com/community/blogs/new-orleans/Analysis-of-social-networking-trends-show-big-dip-in-interest-in-oil-spill-97911264.html Mashable.com has an article looking at how much interest in the oil spill over the past month has been lost, and it's unlikely Gulf Coast residents are going to find it comforting. Opinions and more: What others are saying about the spill's impact http://www.wwltv.com/community/blogs/new-orleans/Opinions-and-more-What-others-are-saying-about-the-spills-impact-97060389.html Some links to other stories about the oil spill and its impact on Louisiana and the nation. Early reaction to speech doesn't suggest tide turning for Obama http://www.wwltv.com/community/blogs/new-orleans/Early-reaction-to-President-Obamas-speech-96442974.html President Barack Obama addressed the nation Tuesday amid dropping support from the country and signs the public doesn't approve of how he's handling the spill. How did he do in reshaping that image during his first speech from the Oval Office?