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Louisiana House of Representatives - Public Information / News Links Website

Louisiana House of Representatives Public Information

WOW! This is a great website if you want to stay up News for the State of Louisiana.

Thank You

Marc Pellettiere

Southeastern Louisiana University's Economic Reporter, 3rd Quarter 2009.

Download Southeastern Louisiana University Economic_Reporter_Vo9 3rd Quarter 2009

What a great document. Excellent work by SLU's Staff, with I am sure a little help from a student or two. If you want to stay on track with the economy of the Northshore Parishes of the Greater New Orleans area? IE St Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington, Livingston, and St Helena. This is it. You have found what you are looking for.

Thank You

Marc Pellettiere

marcp@scogginproperties.com

 

Growing into the Future: How St. Tammany can Maximize its Potential.

Friday, October 2, 2009
8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Courtyard by Marriott
101 Northpark Blvd. Covington, LA

Speakers

Ivan Miestchovich, Director of the UNO Center for Economic Development

William Oiler, Chief Administrative Officer, St. Tammany Parish

Dr. Miestchovich will discuss economic trends in St. Tammany Parish and strategies for harnessing growth. Mr. Oiler will discuss the challenges facing St. Tammany and steps the parish is taking to address them.

To RSVP, please contact Angela Henderson via email at ahenderson@bgr.org or call (504) 525-4152, ext. 108, by September 29.

BGR's "Breakfast Briefings" offer citizens the opportunity to discuss significant policy issues with policy experts. Thanks to Chevron and the Courtyard by Marriott, this BGR Breakfast Briefing is free of charge.

Angela B. Henderson

Development Manager

Bureau of Governmental Research

938 Lafayette Street, Suite 200

New Orleans, LA  70113

(504) 525-4152, Ext 108

2009 Blue Heron Cup Golf Tournament, Money Hill Country Club, Abita Springs, LA

Download 2009 Blue Heron Cup Brochure

Hi Everyone,

Just needed to get this reminder to everyone about this year's event. It is sure to be a great time for those who decide to participate. We have attached a registration brochure, so please print it, and either use it yourself or send it to someone who will like to play one the finest courses in the Greater New Orleans Area.

Hope you can make it, and thanks for your support!

Kirk Michel

2009 YMCA Blue Heron Cup Golf Tournament, 11/16/2009 at Money Hill

Download 2009 Blue Heron Cup Golf Tournament

Greetings All,

It is almost that time of year again, the time to think of cooler weather ...., shorter days ...., oh and earlier Tee Times. Please find attached a Save the Date card to help you, and whoever you feel the need to forward it to, set your sights on the 2009 Blue Heron Cup Golf Tournament at Money Hill, which benefits West St Tammany YMCA.

Hope to see you all there. Registration information will follow in the next few weeks.

Please feel free to send the attachment to anyone who may have an interest in participating this year.

Monday, November 16th, 2009 at Money Hill Golf Course and Country Club.

Chance to win One Million Dollars, ($1,000,000.00). Yes that is correct. 1 Million Dollars with a Par 3 Hole in One Shot!

YOU’RE HELPING US BUILD STRONG KIDS…

STRONG FAMILIES…AND STRONG COMMUNITIES...

www.YMCA-WST.org

Please save the date of November 16th

Sponsorship Opportunities are available.

Call Melissa McInerney, Executive Director–985-893-9622

Sincerely,

Kirk M Michel

kirkmichel@realtor.com

Louisiana Homestead Exemption, Information and Facts

Download BureaGovernmentResearch_Homestead_Exemption

Bureau of Governmental Research, existing Homestead Exemption, and proposed changes.

Just wanted to share.

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Marc Pellettiere

Mother Bird Nesting in our Parking Lot, Covington, LA

Mama bird nesting in our parking lot. What a suprise. She has four eggs now. Daddy flys in when you get to close, acts like he is injured, dragging a wing, to draw me away. Hope you like the pic.

 

Thank You

Marc Pellettiere

marcp@scogginproperties.com

Louisiana Land Use Toolkit

Available for download as well: Download LA Land Use Toolkit

If you are developing land anywhere? This is a good place to start. It is a modular toolkit designed for city and parish planning officials. The toolkit allows for easy intergration into existing municipalities, as well for future growth. From residential and commercial to agriculture and ecosystems. A comprehensive plan now exists. Woot! (I went to a 2 hour seminar at SLU on it. It is professional and able to work on many levels, IE from small town squares, to larger cities, even parish wide jurisdictions, giving the ability to view the larger plan, incorporating all needs.) I suggest you check it out, especially if you are concerned about our future growth and development in St Tammany and Louisiana.

For more information. Please visit www.LandUseToolkit.com

Thank You

Marc Pellettiere

marcp@scogginproperties.com

Post-Katrina Google Map. Loaded with Data.

View Progress by Parish: Post-Katrina New Orleans in a larger map

Came across this map in my searches. What a great resource for post-Katrina data in Orleans, Jefferson, St Bernard, Plaquemines, and St Tammany Parishes.

Hope you enjoy.

Thank You

Marc Pellettiere

marcp@scogginproperties.com

www.ParishConstruction.com

 

Chinese Drywall Information and Resources

I personally have not come in contact with "the chinese drywall problem" nor has anyone I know of here in the office. However, there has been a little "buzz" about recently in the real estate market, especially when we are talking about Katrina and the rebuilding of New Orleans. Therefor I wanted to provide what information has passed underneath my nose. So...

Chinese Drywall What is it? What are the symptoms? What are the health risks? For more information this is one site to visit.

This is also part of an email I received, though I have not verified the information. I have read it though and it looks legitimate, (otherwise I would not include it).

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Did you know that not all drywall manufactured from China is a source of Hydrogen Sulfide?   Some defective drywall is not stamped at all. There are a few reported cases where defective drywall bears the name of a U.S. company.  It is unknown whether the drywall was actually manufactured in the U.S. or made in China and re-branded here.

OSHA warns that levels of 300 ppm of Hydrogen Sulfide Gas causes the olfactory nerve, in the nose of humans, to lose sensitivity. At first a "rotten egg" odor is detected but on the second or third breath, the odor is no longer noticed. At 600 ppm, breathing is inhibited, as the lungs fill with the gas. At higher levels, paralysis of the lungs occurs and only immediate removal from the gaseous area and immediate application of oxygen can save the victim.

Hydrogen sulfide has a very low odor threshold (<1 ppm part per million).  The odor increases with concentration, up to about 30 ppm.  Between about 30 and 100 ppm, the gas is reported to have a sickening sweet odor.  At concentrations above 100 ppm, the olfactory nerves in the nose are temporarily paralyzed, leading to a loss of the sense of smell.  Therefore, dangerously high concentrations may be present with no perceivable odor.  Prolonged exposure to lower concentrations can also result in similar effects of olfactory nerve fatigue.  This unusual property of hydrogen sulfide makes it extremely dangerous to rely totally on the sense of smell to warn of the presence of the gas.

Sulfides are broad spectrum poisons, meaning that they can poison several different body systems.  The nervous system is usually most affected.  Of greatest concern would be hydrogen sulfide. Whether handling in the pure gaseous form or by generation from various sulfide salts.  Sulfide toxicity is comparable with that of cyanide.  In the body sulfides can form complex bonds with iron, blocking oxygen uptake and stopping cellular respiration.  The body can detoxify sulfide, oxidizing it to sulfate.  Very low levels of sulfide can be tolerated indefinitely.  However, at some threshold level, the oxidative enzymes would be overwhelmed. 

It is recommended that anyone experiencing allergic reactions while inhabiting a particular home or building should seek a professional environmental evaluation of the structure in order to determine the type of contaminants that might be present.

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Hope this helps anyone understand more about what is going on.

Thank You

Marc Pellettiere

marcp@scogginproperties.com

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