David Winkler-Schmit

Rain and Shine 05 13 08
Count Basin® finds the rainbow over Jazz Fest

Four-Part Harmony 04 29 08
The 39th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival concludes with four days of music at the Fair Grounds.

Someone to Watch Over Them 04 22 08
Congress now requires "peer review' of Corps of Engineers decisions, but it does not require the Corps to heed the reviews " or the reviewers.

Cellular Service 04 08 08

Health News 04 08 08

Heath Talk 04 08 08

Spring Restaurant Guide 04 01 08
Gambit Weekly surveys local restaurants from A to Z

Disconnected 03 18 08
A program to help restore low-income affordable rental units has made some progress, but it comes slowly — and sometimes not at all.

Talking Trash 03 18 08

Green Pioneers 03 11 08
More and more contractors and do-it-yourselfers are learning the advantages of green building techniques in post-Katrina New Orleans

Health News 03 04 08

Friendly Bacteria 03 04 08

BASIC Instincts 02 19 08
A successful drug-and-alcohol treatment center turns to the community for help reopening after Katrina " amid a growing substance-abuse problem in metro New Orleans.

Health News 02 12 08

A Numbers Game 02 12 08

Fat Tuesday 02 05 08
Gambit Weekly's Restaurant Guide by Cuisine

Samedi Gras 01 29 08
Endymion's return to its traditional Mid-City route shows that, sometimes, you CAN go home again.

'You Can See the Zulu King' 01 29 08
As Professor Longhair first suggested more than 50 years ago, you have to know where to go to catch the legendary Zulu parade.

Sacred Ground 01 22 08
For many New Orleanians, Mardi Gras is a neighborhood cultural celebration. In the wake of Katrina, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods -- Treme -- clings to its traditions against a tide of change.

Justice for Oscar Fuselier? 01 08 08
Charges may finally be filed against a teenager accused in the beating death of a fellow jail inmate last summer.

The Next Wave 01 08 08

Probable Cause 01 01 08
For one woman, what appeared to be a migraine almost killed her.

Health News 01 01 08

The Long Road Ahead 12 18 07
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority " NORA " is finally getting enough money to do its job. Is the agency ready?

Health News 12 04 07

Park Avenues 11 27 07
City Park officials this week will weigh the merits of three proposed developments as part of the ongoing master planning process.

Grounds for Distinction 11 20 07
The New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course is chomping at the bit to become the premier winter horse track in the country.

Scuttlebutt 11 20 07

Stuck on Stuck 11 13 07
A program designed to replace thousands of affordable rental units destroyed by Hurricane Katrina has not rebuilt a single one.

Looking to the Future 11 06 07

Health Talk 11 06 07

Weighing In 11 06 07
Babies born premature or with low birth weights face greater survival risks, especially in Louisiana.

40Under40 11 06 07

Scuttlebutt 10 23 07

Four Amendments on Ballot 10 16 07

Burnin' Down the House (and Senate) 10 16 07
The hottest local legislative races include seven Senate contests and an equal number for the House in Orleans and Jefferson parishes.

A Case for Debate 10 02 07

A Step in the Right Direction 10 02 07
Healthy living requires more than motivation

Four Men and Your Babies 10 02 07
Local kid-band sensations the Imagination Movers begin taping their new show for Playhouse Disney this week.

'Traffic' Fatality 09 18 07
How could someone arrested for missing a court date on a Jefferson Parish traffic violation wind up murdered in Orleans Parish Prison? That's not the only question surrounding the death of Oscar Fuselier.

Putting It Together Again 09 11 07
City Park is rebounding, thanks to thousands of volunteers, key political help and combining sources of money to do more than just repair Katrina's damage.

Health News 09 04 07

Jeremy Davis' Gift 08 28 07
In New Orleans, the coroner's duty to investigate causes of death often halts timely organ donations. Why is that not a problem elsewhere?

Medical Intervention 08 14 07
In No Ordinary Heroes, a prison medical director details life at a flooded Orleans Parish Prison following Hurricane Katrina.

Quench Time 08 07 07
Swizzle rounds up bars, lounges and clubs by neighborhood and highlights their unique offerings.

SICKO's Cure 08 07 07
Local health-care experts say Michael Moore's new movie makes a good argument for national health care.

Health Talk 08 07 07

Scuttlebutt 07 24 07

Water Logged 07 17 07

Bending the Rules 07 10 07
Total knee replacement surgery can mean an end to pain and a new beginning for mobility

Health Talk 07 10 07

Going Modular 06 26 07
To handle New Orleans' rising public school enrollment, new state Education Supt. Paul Pastorek has fast-tracked temporary campuses. But he hopes to see permanent schools under construction before his contract expires in six months.

Kid Fears 06 05 07
Limited access to mental health care is a problem for many children in post-Katrina New Orleans

Health Talk 06 05 07

Weathering the Storm 05 29 07
With hurricane season approaching, experts advise residents to make their own emergency plans, and not to rely on the government.

Health Talk 05 08 07
SAVING LIVES TWO AT A TIME

Nurses Needed 05 08 07
Staffing shortages are driving up wages, decreasing available hospital beds

The Show Must Go On 04 17 07

Health Talk 04 10 07
Melanie Fawer, yoga instructor and owner of The Yoga Room, talks about how yoga can be used for successful weight loss and for increasing awareness on both a physical and mental level.

Through the Writer's Eyes 04 10 07
Reporter David Winkler-Schmit recounts his Lasik eye surgery experience.

Pumped Out 03 27 07
The Corps of Engineers is accused of buying and installing defective pumps in New Orleans and changing assessment criteria so the pumps could pass the tests.

It Could Happen To You 03 20 07
Ad campaign stresses that levee failures are not unique to New Orleans.

Emotional Rescue 03 13 07

Emotional Rescue 03 13 07

Sleepless in New Orleans 03 06 07
From counting sheep to wearing air machines to taking medications, people try almost anything to get a good night's sleep.

Psyched Out 03 06 07
After Katrina, New Orleans has more stressed-out people and fewer psychiatrists -- and (big surprise) federal emergency 'relief' doesn't cover most mentally ill patients.

Mardi Gras Sisterhood 02 13 07
All-female krewes are redefining Carnival -- with a woman's touch.

Space Exploration 02 13 07
Robert Tannen brings together ideas about art and urban planning.

Health Talk 02 06 07

Cajunetics 01 30 07
A study of the Acadian gene pool helped one family understand their son's deafness. Someday, it might lead to a cure for certain genetic disorders.

Winter Restaurant Guide 01 23 07

The Kiss and the Cake 01 16 07
Two key wedding moments, through the photographer's lens

Very Honorable Mentions 01 09 07
Citizen activists are reshaping New Orleans as they lead efforts to rebuild it

From Mice to Man 01 02 07
A Diabetes Stem Cell Research Breakthrough at Tulane

Health Talk 01 02 07

Survivor for the Fittest 12 12 06

Health Talk 12 05 06

Christmas in New Orleans 12 05 06
There's plenty to do, see and enjoy during the holidays.

Boom Town 11 28 06
With its population back, its stores bustling and its streets jammed, Jefferson Parish can arguably claim the title of 'epicenter' of the local post-Katrina rebound.

It Takes a Village 11 07 06
Community health centers could make a hospital like Charity a last resort rather than a first stop for the uninsured.

Health Talk 11 07 06

On a Mission 10 10 06
Levees.org hopes that setting up chapters in other states will help reform the Army Corps of Engineers.

Fall Neighborhood Restaurant Guide 10 10 06

A Quitting Chance 10 03 06
Smoking bans and a new hotline aim to help Louisiana smokers kick the habit

Health Talk 10 03 06

The Kingsley House Effect 09 26 06
This nonprofit institution's early childhood development programs provide more than just a solid foundation for a youngster's education; they also help strengthen the family.

Clearing the Net 09 19 06
Coconut Beach has been a good citizen of New Orleans, providing a place for thousands to play beach volleyball, adding income to NORD's coffers and maintaining what once was a derelict playground. Now the city and the Corps must decide its future.

Dogs' Best Friend 09 19 06

Scuttlebutt 09 12 06

Legend In Its Own Time 09 12 06

Surf's Up 09 05 06

Nothing But the Best 08 29 06
Our annual Best of New Orleans® 2006 readers' survey shows that locals haven't lost their touch -- or their taste -- for choosing the Crescent City's finest.

Freezer Burn 08 29 06
Our readers suggest better places for "Dollar Bill" Jefferson to stash his cold, hard (and marked) cash.

Keeping His Wit's 08 29 06

Ravaging Tide 08 22 06
Environmental author Mike Tidwell foresees dark -- and wet -- days ahead because of global warming, but he says it doesn't have to be that way.

On Your Side 08 22 06

Swamped 08 08 06
The fishing communities of lower St. Bernard Parish bore the brunt of Katrina's winds and storm surge. Now they're fighting federal indifference and incompetence.

Keeping Tabs 08 08 06

Health Talk 07 04 06

Neighborhood Watch 06 27 06
While politicians argue over who's in charge of the city's planning process, individuals and neighborhoods are taking charge of their own fates.

A Place for Love 06 13 06
A Look at Alternative Wedding Venues

Directory of Exhibitors 06 06 06

A Healthy Event 06 06 06
Gambit Weekly's Eighth Annual Wellness Expo Offers Lots of Health-related Resources In One Place

Play It Safe 05 23 06
Planning for hurricane season and the possibility of an evacuation can save angst and hardship in the long run.

Health Talk 05 09 06

Health Talk 04 11 06

Living With HIV/AIDS 04 11 06
Post-Katrina Life-saving medical services are available for those with AIDS in New Orleans, but providers wonder where their former patients are.

Call to Action 03 14 06
Faced with rebuilding his home, his life and his neighborhood, the author joins the group that he hopes will save Broadmoor. Now, if he could just figure out what's the deal with that big, green circle.

No Place To Go 03 07 06
Senior citizens find services scarce and housing almost non-existent in post-Katrina New Orleans.

Fiction Prescription 03 07 06
Award-winning New Orleans writer Patty Friedmann's new book, written pre-Katrina, reveals universal truths.

Silent Killer 02 07 06
One in 40 people carry a defective gene that causes SMA, the No. 1 genetic killer of children under 2, and most don't even know it.

Crunching the Numbers 02 07 06
The ever-shifting job market in New Orleans features fewer unemployment claims, hard-to-decipher statistics, and a desperate need to fill key positions.

Weighty Resolutions 01 03 06
Fitness in Post-Katrina New Orleans

Weathering the Flu Season 12 06 05
Health officials predict an epidemic is only a matter of time.

Picture of Health 12 06 05
The state of post-Katrina health care in New Orleans

Broadmoor: One Permit at a Time 11 08 05

Weighing the Risk 08 02 05
For some who are morbidly obese, bariatric surgery might be the last hope -- but economics plays a major role in determining who gets it and who doesn't.

Growing Up with Asperger's 07 05 05
Early diagnosis and treatment can help a child with Asperger's Disorder lead a full life.

Vioxx Populi 05 03 05
The approval and removal of a COX-2 inhibitor raises the question: In whose interest is the FDA acting?

Prescribing Dysfunction 04 05 05
Does being free from depression mean having to compromise your sex life? Local doctors say there are no easy solutions.

Slave to the Truth 03 29 05

A New Rulebook 03 01 05
The federal government has released its Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 -- but are Americans ready for 2 1/2 cups of vegetables and an hour of exercise a day?

When the Trauma's Over 02 08 05
A psychotherapist and PTSD expert explains how people revisit horrific events -- and how they can be guided away from them.

Past Tense 01 11 05
A dead Cajun musician haunts a marriage in M.A. Harper's new novel, The Year of Past Things.

Getting Personal 01 04 05
As more people expect health clubs to provide access to personal trainers, the fitness industry wrestles with issues of staffing and accreditation.

40 Under 40™ 11 16 04

Cellular Division 11 02 04
The field of stem cell research promises to continue provoking both political and scientific debate.

Living with AIDS 09 07 04
More people with HIV/AIDS are surviving into middle age. For some, the biggest adjustment is accepting that they're going to live.

Honest Rendition 08 10 04

Whooping Cough 08 03 04
Again Pertussis remains a threat around the world|is regaining strength in the United States. Some say the solution might include vaccines for all adults.

A Smaller Bite 07 06 04

Southern Hostility 06 15 04
Selah Saterstrom's debut novel, The Pink Institution, demystifies the Old South in its portrayal of four generations of one family.

The Voodoo She Did 05 04 04
Martha Ward takes an anthropologist's approach with Voodoo Queen: The Spirited Lives of Marie Laveau.

Close to the West 04 27 04

Thinking Young 04 06 04
Even though organ transplants in children are rare, the demand still outweighs the supply -- meaning some kids never have a chance.

Crossing the Line 03 23 04
When writing across races for her new novel Right as Rain, Bev Marshall just listened to the voices.

Working a New Beat 03 23 04

A Deadly Flu 03 02 04
Author John M. Barry discusses his new book on the 1918 Influenza Pandemic -- and the inevitability of another outbreak.

Trade Off 12 30 03

History Revised 12 02 03
First-time novelist Tom Franklin brings his work, Hell at the Breech, to this week's Words and Music Festival.

40 Under 40™ 10 20 03

Homecoming Visit 10 07 03
Hammond native James Wilcox returns to the mythical hometown of his earlier work with his latest novel, Heavenly Days.

Third Act 08 19 03
Mystery writer Julie Smith closes the Errol Jaccomine trilogy of her Skip Langdon series with Mean Woman Blues.

Defining Genius 07 15 03
Dave Eggers continues his heartbreaking work with a paperback version of You Shall Know Our Velocity!, the much-anticipated follow-up to his Pulitzer Prize-nominated memoir.

Casualties of War 06 24 03
In something of a departure from his previous work, Hammond native Tim Gautreaux examines both public and private battles in his new novel, The Clearing.

Feeling the Need 05 13 03
Writers turned editors Kevin Rabalais and Jennifer Levasseur offer secrets to literary success with their new book of writer interviews, Novel Voices.

Making the Fest a Family Affair 04 29 03

Ordinary People 03 25 03
Poppy Z. Brite moves away from the dark worlds in her new collection, The Devil You Know.

Quarter Write 03 18 03
Josh Clark found a way to stay in New Orleans by assembling the impressive anthology French Quarter Fiction: The Newest Stories of America's Oldest Bohemia.

The Gift 12 21 02
New Orleans native Warren Brown needed a kidney, and his Washington Post colleague Martha McNeil Hamilton had two. Their story, just published in the new book Black and White and Red All Over, is a parable of friendship and integration.

Voice of Dissent 11 19 02
One decade after Ishmael, author Daniel Quinn returns to 'rattle people's brains' again with his latest novel, The Holy.

Taking Stock 08 06 02
Nathaniel Stone captures his trek from New York to Louisiana in the travelogue On the Water: Discovering America in a Rowboat.

Novel Approach 07 23 02
Romance writer-turned-romantic-suspense writer Erica Spindler turned an obsession into a career.

Family Feud 06 18 02
In his much-anticipated debut novel, Oyster, John Biguenet offers an accessible tale set in late-1950s Plaquemines Parish.

Following the Captain 04 23 02
Coleen Salley is on a mission for children's literacy in New Orleans.

No Place Like Home 03 19 02
Tennessee Williams Festival author Martin Pousson says he doesn't want to be a sell-out Cajun.

Incredible Journeys 11 13 01
As children's author Whitney Stewart sees it, the most important place a kid can go is to the 'mind place.'

Laughter and Forgetting 06 19 01

Revival of the Dumbest 03 27 01
Dissecting The Darwin Awards

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