So happy New Year! And by the way, get ready for higher property insurance rates along the Gulf Coast, particularly in Louisiana.  One would think that if anything, homeowner’s rates would be going down.  After all, there has been virtually no hurricane activity in the Gulf for the past four years.  And with the national...Read More

  Thursday, January 6, 2011 Baton Rouge, Louisiana A HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR INSURANCE RATES ALONG THE GULF COAST? NOT REALLY! So happy New Year! And by the way, get ready for higher property insurance rates along the Gulf Coast, particularly in Louisiana.  One would think that if anything, homeowner’s rates would be going down. ...Read More

  Sunday’s “Common Sense” radio show is shaping up to be a lively two hours, and I hope you will be able to join us.  With the New Year, there will be plenty of topics to cover.  On our agenda is an interview with singer Johnny Mathis.  He preformed this week at the Beau Ravage...Read More

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Spring is not too far away, and that, to me, means baseball season.  Each year, I travel with a regular group of guys to spring training in Tampa, Fla.  A work out at the Bollettieri athletic training camp in the morning, and a different major league ball game in the afternoon.  It’s a treat to...Read More

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Have you been following the new wave of extemporaneous “Flash Mobs?’ Well, it’s not completely extemporaneous, but a few, generally young folks, pre arrange to join in song or dance in a public location.  Take a look at one of my favorites.  A Christmas Food Court Flash Mob singing the Halleluiah Chorus.  And notice all...Read More