Eileen Loh Harrist

Child Proof 04 18 06
For many parents, finding work is no problem. But who's going to watch the kids?

Paying Our Dues 03 21 06
Over two decades, Gambit Weekly has become a force in the alternative-newsweekly world.

Saturn Return 02 07 06
Amid the neon signs and fake Marilyn Monroe autographs, O'Neil Broyard's memory lives on.

Tales of Two Cities 12 27 05
New Orleans has always had many layers, many nuances, many personas. This year, the news had two distinct cycles -- before Katrina and after Katrina.

Skirmishes 12 27 05
Beefs, brawls, butting heads ... however you slice it, folks were fightin' in '05

Wigging Out 12 13 05
Stressed, depressed and drinking more, the people of New Orleans are behaving pretty much as we should.

Adapt, Improvise, Overcome 11 22 05
With the federal response to devastated Waveland slow and inadequate, residents and volunteers learn to fend for themselves.

Shopping 101 08 16 05
One great thing about New Orleans is the variety of shopping experiences you can have, from super-chic to super cheap.

Summer Restaurant Guide 2005 06 07 05
Alligator to Zucchini

Lazing on a Sunny Afternoon 05 10 05
Count Basin™ offers a minute-by-minute recounting of the best Jazz Fest in recent memory.

Boundary Issues 05 10 05
In New Orleans, there's no place like your own neighborhood -- however you measure it.

Mama Mia! 05 03 05
Mother's Day gifts she'll love

More, More, More 04 26 05
The second weekend of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival means more music, more food and more fun.

People, Get Ready 04 19 05
The 36th annual Jazz & Heritage Festival is here with one of the festival's most exciting lineups.

Learning Your ABCs 03 29 05

Modern Motion 03 29 05

WINTER RESTAURANT GUIDE 01 18 05
BY CUISINE

The Paper's Trail 12 14 04
In newsrooms in New Orleans and Youngstown, Ohio, people are wondering why The Times-Picayune is hitting the road to help break a Midwestern newspaper strike.

Mamas on the Mat 12 07 04
Even sedentary mothers-to-be are heading to prenatal yoga classes -- and for good reason.

Bitter Pill 11 23 04
Though emergency contraception is legal -- and similar to the common birth-control pill -- it's not always easy to obtain in Louisiana.

The Partying Pregosaur 11 23 04
Can you paint the town even when you're in a family way? Yes, Hot Mama, you can.

40 Under 40™ 11 16 04

Pro Se, Can You Sue? 11 09 04
How to recognize when you can take legal affairs into your own hands|when you should call an attorney

Will You or Won't You? 11 09 04
An expert on Louisiana estate law discusses why most people should consider drafting a will.

Red Office, Blue Office 11 02 04
When John Kerry's campaign gave up on Louisiana|it left the state with two very different campaign headquarters.

2004 Fall Restaurant Guide by Neighborhood 10 12 04

Homeland Insecurity 09 28 04
Louisiana should have been high on the list for FEMA's biggest disaster mitigation grant program -- so why did the state get nothing?

Buy Buy, Baby 08 17 04
We know you want it Š now go and get it.

Silver Ballot 08 10 04
In a polarized political climate, voter registration seems to be the only thing everyone can agree on.

Falling on Deaf Ears? 07 20 04
Deaf students at Delgado Community College fear their school may be flouting the Americans with Disabilities Act. Delgado officials say they're just making improvements.

The War of Environmental Incursion 06 08 04
New allies unite in an effort to save the Mansfield Battlefield.

The Power and the Pulpit\ 06 01 04
A candid admission by state Rep. Jalila Jefferson-Bullock highlights the "enormous pressure" that influential ministers can wield.

Alligator to Zucchini Summer Restaurant Guide 2004 06 01 04

Alligator to Zucchini 06 01 04
Summer Restaurant Guide 2004

Wetting Our Appetite 05 11 04
Count Basin™ looks back at noteworthy moments from a damp Jazz Fest 2004.

The Killer and the Crooner 04 20 04
How did a locally produced likeness of Jerry Lee Lewis get bounced in favor of a Matisse-like rendering of Harry Connick Jr.? With Jazz Fest posters, there's always more than meets the eye.

Quitting the Business 04 06 04
After a 25-year career, an upscale call girl looks back at the grit and glamour -- and explains why it's so tough to get out.

Spring Restaurant Guide (A-Z)
Directory Assistance 03 30 04
Our annual Spring Restaurant Guide stirs the alphabet soup of New Orleans dining.

Stopping SIDS 03 16 04
A startling fact about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome has public health officials rethinking their target audience.

Health News 12 02 03

Just Married? 12 02 03
Do same-sex couples have a shot at legal unions in Louisiana? A case challenging the City of New Orleans' recognition of domestic partners might have the answer.

Health News 12 02 03

More Ways to Care 11 04 03
New treatments, philosophies and resources make it easier to live with Alzheimer's disease.

2003 Fall Restaurant Guide by Neighborhood 10 28 03

Fall Restaurant Guide 10 28 03

Too Much Information? 10 20 03
A UNO student files sexual harassment complaints against a professor who she says crossed the line in his classroom discussions.

40 Under 40™ 10 20 03

Rebuilding the Block 09 30 03
Both gratitude and blame linger as life returns to a burned section of Magazine Street.

Best of New Orleans © 2003 08 26 03

Who's the (Best) Boss? 07 22 03
A death at Six Flags New Orleans fuels the argument over whether the federal government should regulate the nation's amusement parks or keep the current system in place.

Freezer Burn 07 22 03
If your air conditioner is busted, don't bring it to the Saturn Bar. After 20 years of repair work, Neil has had enough.

Losing Fight 07 08 03
In February, police conducted what some thought would be the largest dogfighting bust in state history -- until District Attorney Eddie Jordan's office declined to pursue charges. Animal rights experts are now asking: if a blood-stained pit and a scarred

Leaving Louisiana 06 24 03
Days after being found not guilty of battering his first-grade students, former International School of Louisiana teacher Jean Phillipe Vauchel returned to France. But first, he came by Gambit Weekly to tell his side of the story.

Broadcast Blues 06 10 03
Louisiana Rep. Billy Tauzin champions the Federal Communications Commission's move to revamp broadcast-media regulations in America. Critics call the new rules dangerous.

Tobacco Row 06 03 03
A state House committee tacks exemptions onto a bill that could have meant the banning of indoor smoking in New Orleans. Bill sponsor Sen. Jon Johnson calls the compromise bill a good start -- but some critics say it's a sellout.

Alligator to Zucchini
Summer Restaurant Guide 06 03 03

Scuttlebutt 05 13 03

Final Count 05 13 03
Count BasinTM recaps the sounds and sights of Jazz Fest 2003

Hard Lessons 05 06 03
A teacher at a local charter school stands accused of battery after parents complain that his disciplinary methods were too harsh for their first-grade children.

Butt Out! 05 06 03
Will the smoke really clear in local bars and restaurants? Health professionals, advocates, bar owners and restaurateurs debate a smoking ban's chances and merits.

Unplugged 04 15 03
Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour cited the war in his cancellation of his Jazz Fest show and other U.S. appearances. Quint Davis and other local music promoters say they're glad the damage wasn't worse

Letters of Recommendation 04 08 03
Our Spring Restaurant Guide studies the ABCs of New Orleans dining.

Out of Step 04 01 03
As alternatives to 12-step addiction recovery programs become more mainstream, "non-steppers" say there's more than one way to kick a substance.

Monkey Business 03 11 03
Some call Mac Stoutz's work with exotic pets a legitimate service. Others call it cruelty.

Winter Restaurant Guide by Cuisine 01 28 03

Save Your Breath 12 17 02
The EPA says changes to the Clean Air Act will improve air quality nationwide. Local environmentalists call it a gag order for Louisiana.

The Challenger 12 03 02
Pres Kabacoff calls him dangerous. But so far, Brod Bagert Jr.'s organizing efforts, family name and master's thesis haven't been enough to derail the Wal-Mart/St. Thomas development.

Morning Erudition 11 12 02

The Best Medicine? 11 05 02
In Louisiana, qualified patients are supposed to be able to legally use pot. But so far, the state's medical marijuana laws are nothing but smoke.

Scuttlebutt 11 05 02

40 Under 40 10 15 02

Best of New Orleans® 08 27 02

CEP Meets the Press 07 30 02
A private education company, dogged by bad press and contract woes in other cities, makes a bid for New Orleans.

The Swing Set 07 23 02

Alligator to Zucchini Summer Restaurant Guide 06 25 02

Fired Up 06 11 02
Local attorney and pot crusader Gary Wainwright plants the seeds for his campaign for district attorney.

Hot Spot 05 14 02
Count Basin looks back at the 2002 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Scuttlebutt 05 07 02

A Better Mousetrap 04 16 02
Local inventors of everything from the profound to the profane learn it's not always easy to create the next big thing.

Shark Bites 03 26 02
Local activists and bankers try to counter the legal but unsavory tactics of predatory lenders.

Zydeco vs. Zydeco 03 05 02
Two labels, two compilation albums, one lawsuit. Mardi Gras Records says Putumayo is trying to put it out of business. Putumayo says it's just defending its property.

Who Speaks for the Duck Lady? 03 05 02
Some say Ruth Moulon is being held hostage in a nursing home. Others believe she's finally getting the care she deserves. Who are Ruthie's real friends?

'Ruthless Game' 02 12 02
Israeli insider Michael Bar-Zohar comes to town with harsh advice for harsh times.

'Worst Case' Scenario 01 29 02
A scathing state audit -- released near election eve -- gives Assessor Pat Johnson lousy marks.

Here Comes Santa Claus 12 18 01
He gives and gives, but what does he get in return? Ronnie Virgets and Eileen Loh-Harrist meet the man behind the myth.

Out of the Ashes 12 11 01
A fire claims the Banks Street Mona's Cafe, but owners Nahid Monem and Karim Taha are ready to rebuild.

The 'V' Word 12 04 01
A broadcast corporation bans its six New Orleans radio stations from mentioning the local engagement of The Vagina Monologues.

Financial Fraidy-Cats 11 27 01
Afraid of the markets? Local economic guru Fred Siegel wants you to suck it up and invest.

Best Foot Forward 11 20 01
A local dancer hoped a multicultural performance would benefit an Afghan women's group not many Americans had heard of. Then came Sept. 11.

40 Under 40 11 13 01

Signature Smackdown 11 13 01
A Wal-Mart petition war erupts on Magazine Street.

The Edwards Problem 10 16 01
Sewerage and Water Board member Ben Edwards uses a 'hands-on' approach at the agency. His critics say his style wastes time and money.

Kozol to Speak at Tulane 10 16 01

Drilling the Point Home 10 16 01

Control Issues 10 09 01
State legislators this year rejected a bill that would require health insurance plans to cover contraceptives. Leaders on both sides of the argument say the matter is far from settled.

The Peacemongers 09 25 01
New Orleans activists steel themselves for a fight against a popular war.

Southern Discomfort 08 28 01
Author James Sears discusses the gay rights movement in the South, from the Up Stairs Lounge fire to Anita Bryant and beyond.

Park Protest 08 28 01

The Cleaners 08 14 01
When someone dies, someone else has to take care of the mess. That's where Tommy Boudreaux comes in.

Breathing Lessons 08 07 01
Yoga devotees agree the ancient discipline is beneficial in a number of ways -- though no one can say just why.

Sweet Replaceable You 07 24 01
The Baton Rouge company Lazaron Biotechnologies says that cloning cats and dogs is right around the corner -- and pet owners are responding in droves.

Fight Clubs 07 10 01
They call it 'the game': two dogs, owners, pride and money. Dogfighting is thriving in New Orleans, and so far there's not much anybody can do to stop it.

Public Enemies? 06 12 01
Louisiana politicians get their marks for public interest issues.

All in a Day's Fest 05 15 01
A look back at the sights and sounds of Jazz Fest 2001.

Talking the Walk 05 15 01
Kitty West shows dancers how to strut their stuff as part of this weekend's Tease-O-Rama burlesque convention.

Islands on the Screen 03 13 01
The Galapagos, seen up close in a new IMAX movie, has so far survived both tourists and a massive oil spill.

Green Machine 03 06 01
A Cancer Alley documentary cruises down the chemical corridor to New Orleans.

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