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"If … I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn't brood. I'd type a little faster.” — Isaac Asimov

German U-boats in the Gulf of Mexico and the family that survived them

“Their theory, as I understand it, was to sink enough ships close to the mouth of Mississippi to slow down the activity of the New Orleans port. They got us 44 miles from the mouth of the Mississippi.”… Read More German U-boats in the Gulf of Mexico and the family that survived them

June 13, 2019June 20, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

New Orleans 101: Why do we call it a ‘neutral ground’ instead of a median?

Everyone in New Orleans uses that particular linguistic quirk, but how many of us know why?… Read More New Orleans 101: Why do we call it a ‘neutral ground’ instead of a median?

June 13, 2019June 14, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

The 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans: Then and now

A look back at what was where for New Orleans’ global gala — and what’s there today.… Read More The 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans: Then and now

June 13, 2019June 14, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

There is no joy in Mudbugville. For now.

A heartfelt ode to the Black and Gold — fans and players alike — after a memorable heartbreak.… Read More There is no joy in Mudbugville. For now.

June 13, 2019June 14, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

The Allies’ secret weapon in World War II? This guy.

Part of NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune’s “300 for 300” celebration of the tricentennial of New Orleans.… Read More The Allies’ secret weapon in World War II? This guy.

June 13, 2019June 14, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

Drew Brees isn’t the only one breaking records. So are Saints fans.

Throughout the 2018 season, the Who Dat Nation has been repeatedly resetting ratings benchmarks.… Read More Drew Brees isn’t the only one breaking records. So are Saints fans.

June 12, 2019June 14, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

The last gasp of Storyville, in a single New Orleans photo

In a very real way, this photo — showing crews demolishing the old Southern Railway Terminal at Canal and Basin streets — represents the end of an era in New Orleans.… Read More The last gasp of Storyville, in a single New Orleans photo

June 12, 2019June 14, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

‘Fury’ movie review: Brad Pitt’s WWII tank drama is intense, brutal — and riveting

David Ayer directs a film that plays like “Das Boot” with treads.… Read More ‘Fury’ movie review: Brad Pitt’s WWII tank drama is intense, brutal — and riveting

June 12, 2019June 14, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

Your job isn’t over yet, Who Dat Nation

There’s nothing fans can do to change the outcome of Sunday’s game, but they can still send a loud and clear message to the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell.… Read More Your job isn’t over yet, Who Dat Nation

June 11, 2019June 14, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

For ‘Jungle Book’ purists, you just can’t spell primate without ‘Prima’

New Orleans musician and personality Louis Prima was the original king of the swingers in the Disney classic.… Read More For ‘Jungle Book’ purists, you just can’t spell primate without ‘Prima’

June 10, 2019June 14, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

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Mike Scott is a communicator, a film critic, an essay writer, a broadcaster, a history buff and a New Orleanian to the core. But most of all he is a writer through and through, one who treasures — indeed, revels in — the persuasive power of a perfectly chosen word.

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