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New School Database Troubles Some
New School Database Troubles Some
New School Database Troubles Some
It is a way for school officials to keep track of their students and it is troubling some parents.  The database cost around $100 million and was financed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  It allows schools to track students, not only from their social security numbers, but also what they have done with homework, what hobbies they have, what they want to do in the future, etc...
Pheed – The Next Big Social Media?
Pheed – The Next Big Social Media?
Pheed – The Next Big Social Media?
The social media world has gotten a little bit bigger and now includes an upstart that recently got attention as being the most downloaded social media app in the iTunes store.  That upstart is Pheed. But what does this mean for you...
Sequester A Sad Mess Says Former Congressman Jeff Landry
Sequester A Sad Mess Says Former Congressman Jeff Landry
Sequester A Sad Mess Says Former Congressman Jeff Landry
The sequester is set to hit and Former Congressman Jeff Landry thinks that the President and Congress have not been doing their jobs.  He joined the Afternoon Drive Home to discuss the cuts that we've all been hearing about. As to the cuts themselves and how they have been handled, Landry didn't pull any punches, It's a sad mess...
Joey Durel Concerned About Lawsuit Settlement – Touts Future Plans
Joey Durel Concerned About Lawsuit Settlement – Touts Future Plans
Joey Durel Concerned About Lawsuit Settlement – Touts Future Plans
It was all over the news last week that Lafayette Consolidated Government agreed to settle on a case involving a waste transfer station that was blocked by the City-Parish Council.  City Parish President Joey Durel called in to the Afternoon Drive Home to talk about the aftermath and mentioned that he was against the vote from the start...
Spouses Getting Dumped From Insurance Because Of Obamacare
Spouses Getting Dumped From Insurance Because Of Obamacare
Spouses Getting Dumped From Insurance Because Of Obamacare
A recent story details what some companies are now doing in response to what Obamacare calls for.  Marketwatch says that many companies will have to pay $1 or $2 for each life covered.  In 2014, that jumps to $65.  Many companies are now knocking spouses off of the policy, with the thinking that those that are working can get coverage through their own employer...
Joey Durel Discusses Special Council Meeting
Joey Durel Discusses Special Council Meeting
Joey Durel Discusses Special Council Meeting
A special meeting was called yesterday by Lafayette City Parish Council Chairman Brandon Shelvin at 2pm.  Some of what needed to be discussed was the future of the parish and what needs are there for the community.  This was in response to the recent efforts by those in parks and recreation that wanted to increase what they were receiving, which had not been done since 1961...
Social Media Can Be Friend Or Foe – Brand Buzz
Social Media Can Be Friend Or Foe – Brand Buzz
Social Media Can Be Friend Or Foe – Brand Buzz
We have seen it recently with both the Carnival Triumph situation and the receipt from an Applebees that someone took the tip off of, situations where social media was a help or a hindrance.  Jaci Russo stopped by the Afternoon Drive Home and talked about it with us...
Seafood Tips – Food Friday
Seafood Tips – Food Friday
Seafood Tips – Food Friday
With lent upon us, for many there is a focus on what you can eat.  For many, they turn to seafood and fish.  Stu Gonsuron stopped by the Afternoon Drive Home to talk about it.  Gonsuron said one of the biggest things to remember with any seafood is not to overcook it...
Congressman Boustany Running For Senate?
Congressman Boustany Running For Senate?
Congressman Boustany Running For Senate?
  National Journal has added another name to the list of people that are considering a run against Senator Mary Landrieu.  That name would be Charles Boustany, recently reelected  Congressman from Louisiana's Third District. Neal Patel, a spokesperson connected with Boustany, said, The Congressman is committed to providing conservative leadership and getting real results for South Louisiana. He...
State Of The Union – What Was Your Response?
State Of The Union – What Was Your Response?
State Of The Union – What Was Your Response?
The President made his State of the Union Address and talked about his ideas to make things better.  Then Marco Rubio made the case for what the GOP has in mind, in the midst of taking a drink of water.  Then Rand Paul responded on behalf of the Tea Party...

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