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In this March 14, 2006 file photo Jason McCleod, of Albany, ...

(AP) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:37:43 GMT

(AP) - In this March 14, 2006 file photo Jason McCleod, of Albany, Ga., removes debris from a home in New Orleans. McCleod, was spending his spring break from Georgia Southern University in the New Orleans area helping to gut homes damaged from Hurricane Katrina. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

In this Feb. 5, 2008 file photo spectators watch participants ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:07:12 GMT

(AP) - In this Feb. 5, 2008 file photo spectators watch participants in costume on stage at the Bourbon Street Awards contest on Mardi Gras in the French Quarter of New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)

In this Feb. 3, 2008 file photo Jen Eckroth, left, exposes herself ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:06:39 GMT

(AP) - In this Feb. 3, 2008 file photo Jen Eckroth, left, exposes herself to Mardi Gras revelers on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. (AP Photo/Pat Semansky, File)

In this Feb. 3, 2008 file photo Mardi Gras revelers walk along ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:06:27 GMT

(AP) - In this Feb. 3, 2008 file photo Mardi Gras revelers walk along Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. (AP Photo/Pat Semansky, File)

In this Feb. 4, 2008 file photo Bobbi Duncan holds a beer on ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:06:26 GMT

(AP) - In this Feb. 4, 2008 file photo Bobbi Duncan holds a beer on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

In this Feb. 5, 2008 file photo, spectators watch the Bourbon ...

(AP) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:55:25 GMT

(AP) - In this Feb. 5, 2008 file photo, spectators watch the Bourbon Street Awards contest from a balcony on Mardi Gras in the French Quarter of New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)

In this Feb. 3, 2008 file photo Mardi Gras revelers walk along ...

(AP) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:54:52 GMT

(AP) - In this Feb. 3, 2008 file photo Mardi Gras revelers walk along Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. (AP Photo/Pat Semansky, File)

People go into Commander's Palace in the Garden District of ...

(AP) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:14:58 GMT

(AP) - People go into Commander's Palace in the Garden District of New Orleans Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Executive Chef Tory McPhail adds spice to Lemon and Garlic Crusted ...

(AP) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:14:30 GMT

(AP) - Executive Chef Tory McPhail adds spice to Lemon and Garlic Crusted Wild Shrimp at Commander's Palace in the Garden District of New Orleans Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Braised Black Angus Short Ribs are readied at Commander's Palace ...

(AP) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:13:48 GMT

(AP) - Braised Black Angus Short Ribs are readied at Commander's Palace in the Garden District of New Orleans Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Sautee Chef Kaci Gibson, right, and Sous Chef Kevin Ayestas ...

(AP) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:13:38 GMT

(AP) - Sautee Chef Kaci Gibson, right, and Sous Chef Kevin Ayestas get entrees ready to go at Commander's Palace in the Garden District of New Orleans Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Waiters Will Lloyd, left, Odell Bryant, Edward Knight, and Paul ...

(AP) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:12:53 GMT

(AP) - Waiters Will Lloyd, left, Odell Bryant, Edward Knight, and Paul Tuzzo prepare to serve a table at Commander's Palace in the Garden District of New Orleans Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jennifer Jones leads the Treme Brass Band into a news conference ...

(AP) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:33:50 GMT

(AP) - Jennifer Jones leads the Treme Brass Band into a news conference in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009. City officials and local carnival organizations came together to celebrate the start of the Mardi Gras season. Joining Jones is one of the famous Mardi Gras Indians. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

In this Jan. 6, 2008 file photo the Krewe of Phunny Phorty Phellows ...

(AP) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:33:16 GMT

(AP) - In this Jan. 6, 2008 file photo the Krewe of Phunny Phorty Phellows travels on a New Orleans street car tossing beads to onlookers in New Orleans, at the official start of Carnival Season. (AP Photo/Judi Bottoni, File)

Mayor Ray Nagin, joined by his wife Seletha, holds a plastic ...

(AP) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:33:03 GMT

(AP) - Mayor Ray Nagin, joined by his wife Seletha, holds a plastic baby, he pulled from his slice of the ceremonial first king cake of the Carnival season at Gallier Hall in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009. By tradition, the person who finds the baby in a slice of king cake is supposed to buy the next one. King cakes, a concoction of cinnamon-laced dough sometimes with fruit or creme fillings, are popular at office parties and family gatherings through the Carnival season, which ends with Mardi Gras on Feb. 24. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

In this Jan. 6, 2008 file photo the masked Krewe of Phunny Phorty ...

(AP) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:32:42 GMT

(AP) - In this Jan. 6, 2008 file photo the masked Krewe of Phunny Phorty Phellows sing and dance to the music of the Storyville Stompers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, which is also known as Twelfth Night and is the official start of Carnival Season. (AP Photo/Judi Bottoni, File)

Iron Seared Gulf Fish Cobie is on a plate ready at Commander's ...

(AP) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:25:09 GMT

(AP) - Iron Seared Gulf Fish Cobie is on a plate ready at Commander's Palace in the Garden District of New Orleans Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Diners enjoy lunch in the main dining room at Commander's Palace ...

(AP) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:18:23 GMT

(AP) - Diners enjoy lunch in the main dining room at Commander's Palace in the Garden District of New Orleans Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Aunt Sally's Original Creole Pralines from New Orleans are shown ...

(AP) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:14:47 GMT

(AP) - Aunt Sally's Original Creole Pralines from New Orleans are shown in this photo from Nov. 23, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo)

Shadows from near by tombs are cast along a walkway in front ...

(AP) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:02:17 GMT

(AP) - Shadows from near by tombs are cast along a walkway in front of a row of wall tombs in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. New Orleans tradition of above ground burial, necessitated by the city's low elevation that caused graves to flood, has resulted in several kinds of tombs, such as these wall tombs. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

An example of a well kept tomb and several in need of attention ...

(AP) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:02:07 GMT

(AP) - An example of a well kept tomb and several in need of attention can be seen in this photograph in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. New Orleans tradition of above ground burial, necessitated by the city's low elevation that caused graves to flood, has resulted in several kinds of tombs, such as these family tombs. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Robert Florence explains how one of the tombs in St. Louis Cemetery ...

(AP) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:01:48 GMT

(AP) - Robert Florence explains how one of the tombs in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 was built in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. Florence, founder of Friends of New Orleans Cemeteries, also leads tours through the cemeteries. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Robert Florence explains how one of the tombs in St. Louis Cemetery ...

(AP) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:01:44 GMT

A decorated tomb in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans ...

(AP) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:01:34 GMT

(AP) - A decorated tomb in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans is shown on Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. New Orleans tradition of above ground burial, necessitated by the city's low elevation that caused graves to flood, has resulted in several kinds of tombs, such as these wall tombs. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Offerings by visitors to the tomb of famous voodoo queen Marie ...

(AP) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:01:10 GMT

(AP) - Offerings by visitors to the tomb of famous voodoo queen Marie Laveau are show in front of the tomb in St. Louis No. 1 cemetery in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

An example of tombs in need of repair can be seen in this photograph ...

(AP) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:00:40 GMT

(AP) - An example of tombs in need of repair can be seen in this photograph taken in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. The New Orleans tradition of above ground burial, necessitated by the city's low elevation that caused graves to flood, has resulted in several kinds of tombs, such as these family tombs. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Visitors tour St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 which is on the edge ...

(AP) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:59:49 GMT

(AP) - Visitors tour St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 which is on the edge of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. Conditions in many cemeteries have improved but more work to restore crumbling graves needs to be done. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

A visitor takes a photograph of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with ...

(AP) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:59:32 GMT

(AP) - A visitor takes a photograph of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with his back to the tomb of famous voodoo queen Marie Laveau on the edge of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. Conditions in many cemeteries have improved but more work to restore crumbling graves needs to be done. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

This 2007 photo released by the Audubon Zoo shows a young girl ...

(AP) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:04:53 GMT

(AP) - This 2007 photo released by the Audubon Zoo shows a young girl waiting for her turn on the Endangered Species Carousel, one of several rides offered at Audubon Zoo�s annual Boo at the Zoo event in New Orleans. Along with childrens' entertainment, Boo at the Zoo features trick-or-treat houses, a haunted train ride and games for all ages. (AP Photo/Jeff Strout,Audubon Zoo)

In this June 4, 2008 file photo, early visitors walk through ...

(AP) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:43:45 GMT

(AP) - In this June 4, 2008 file photo, early visitors walk through the Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans. The new tourist attraction, the first to open since Hurricane Katrina, was built with $6.2 million in private donations and $20 million in public money. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

In this June 4, 2008 file photo, a performing butterfly greeted ...

(AP) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:37:03 GMT

(AP) - In this June 4, 2008 file photo, a performing butterfly greeted guests at a preview opening of the Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

In this June 4, 2008 file photo, Thomas Frese, of the Audubon ...

(AP) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:36:00 GMT

(AP) - In this June 4, 2008 file photo, Thomas Frese, of the Audubon Insectarium, gives a tour of the facility in New Orleans. The new tourist attraction, the first to open since Hurricane Katrina, was built with $6.2 million in private donations and $20 million in public money. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

In this June 4, 2008 file photo, ants are prepared as an appetizer ...

(AP) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:35:45 GMT

(AP) - In this June 4, 2008 file photo, ants are prepared as an appetizer at a function at the the Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans. For a recent preview of the insectarium such items as ants, dragon flies and baked crickets were served to guests. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

In this June 4, 2008 file photo, entomologist Zachary Lemann ...

(AP) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:35:15 GMT

(AP) - In this June 4, 2008 file photo, entomologist Zachary Lemann prepares a dragon fly for cooking at the Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans. For a recent preview at the insectarium, such delicacies as ants, dragon flies and baked crickets were served to guests. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

In this June 4, 2008 file photo, Thomas Frese, of the Audubon ...

(AP) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:52:43 GMT

(AP) - In this June 4, 2008 file photo, Thomas Frese, of the Audubon Insectarium, holds a butterfly in his hand while at the insectarium in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

Linda Croxson paints a medallion on the ceiling of the great ...

(AP) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:40:22 GMT

(AP) - Linda Croxson paints a medallion on the ceiling of the great entrance hall of Beauvoir, the retirement estate of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in Biloxi, Miss. Croxson is applying a fresh but historically accurate coat of paint to the antebellum home. The renovation of the home is in the final phase of a $4 million project which began after Hurricane Katrina damaged the home. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Philip Ward holding a cup of paint that he is using to paint ...

(AP) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:39:42 GMT

(AP) - Philip Ward holding a cup of paint that he is using to paint fine details during his painting of the great entrance hall of Beauvoir, the retirement estate of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in Biloxi, Miss. Ward, is applying a fresh but historically accurate coat of paint to the interior of the antebellum home. The renovation is in the final phase of a $4 million project which began after Hurricane Katrina damaged the home. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Richard Forte, Beauvoir's board chairman, gives a tour of the ...

(AP) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:37:39 GMT

(AP) - Richard Forte, Beauvoir's board chairman, gives a tour of the restored dining room of the retirement estate of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in Biloxi, The renovation of Beauvoir is in the final phase of a $4 million project which began after Hurricane Katrina damaged the home. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

This is the exterior of Beauvoir, the retirement estate of Confederate ...

(AP) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:37:08 GMT

(AP) - This is the exterior of Beauvoir, the retirement estate of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in Biloxi, Hurricane Katrina destroyed the front porch which was replaced during the renovation of the home Work is in the final phase of a $4 million project. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

This is the front entrance steps of Beauvoir, the retirement ...

(AP) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:36:27 GMT

(AP) - This is the front entrance steps of Beauvoir, the retirement estate of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in Biloxi, Hurricane Katrina destroyed the front steps and porch which was replaced during the renovation of the home Work is in the final phase of a $4 million project. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

A wooden rocker sits on the front porch of Beauvoir, the retirement ...

(AP) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:35:45 GMT

(AP) - A wooden rocker sits on the front porch of Beauvoir, the retirement estate of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in Biloxi, Construction work continues in the front yard of the antebellum home. Hurricane Katrina destroyed the front steps and porch which was replaced during the renovation of the home Work is in the final phase of a $4 million project. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Chef James Eaglin, of Opelousas, La. gives a cooking demonstration ...

(AP) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:24:37 GMT

(AP) - Chef James Eaglin, of Opelousas, La. gives a cooking demonstration at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans in this April 29, 2007 file photo. The festival not only features music, but also great food, and crafts. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

People dance to the music of Goldman Thibodeaux and the Lawtell ...

(AP) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:24:31 GMT

(AP) - People dance to the music of Goldman Thibodeaux and the Lawtell Playboys during the 2007 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans in this May 5, 2007 file photo. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

Phillip Paulin belts out a tune during his set at the New Orleans ...

(AP) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:56:33 GMT

(AP) - Phillip Paulin belts out a tune during his set at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans in this April 29, 2007 file photo. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

Students from the West Bank Community School enter the Treme ...

(AP) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:37:41 GMT

(AP) - Students from the West Bank Community School enter the Treme Villa Meilleur New Orleans African American Museum in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008. The museum is on the list of places that Louisiana tourism officials recently unveiled as the first 26 sites on an African American Heritage Trail running from New Orleans to Northern Louisiana. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

People line up at Cafe Du Monde at the French Market in the ...

(AP) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:37:28 GMT

(AP) - People line up at Cafe Du Monde at the French Market in the French Quarter of New Orleans in this May 26, 2007 file photo. The market is on the list of places that Louisiana tourism officials recently unveiled as the first 26 sites on an African American Heritage Trail running from New Orleans to Northern Louisiana. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

This undated photo released by the Louisiana Office of Tourism ...

(AP) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:37:21 GMT

(AP) - This undated photo released by the Louisiana Office of Tourism shows slaves quarters at the Evergreen Plantation in Wallace, La. The plantation is on the list of places that Louisiana tourism officials recently unveiled as the first 26 sites on an African American Heritage Trail running from New Orleans to Northern Louisiana. (AP Photo/Zave Smith)

This undated photo released by the Louisiana Office of Tourism ...

(AP) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:36:37 GMT

(AP) - This undated photo released by the Louisiana Office of Tourism shows the Louisiana State Capital Building in New Orleans, La. The Capitol is on the list of places that Louisiana tourism officials recently unveiled as the first 26 sites on an African American Heritage Trail running from New Orleans to Northern Louisiana. (AP Photo/Zave Smith)

This undated photo released by the Louisiana Office of Tourism ...

(AP) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:36:18 GMT

(AP) - This undated photo released by the Louisiana Office of Tourism shows a room and tools inside of a slave cabin at the Laura Plantation in Vacherie, La. The plantation is on the list of places that Louisiana tourism officials recently unveiled as the first 26 sites on an African American Heritage Trail running from New Orleans to Northern Louisiana. (AP Photo/Zave Smith)

This undated photo released by the Louisiana Office of Tourism ...

(AP) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:35:43 GMT

(AP) - This undated photo released by the Louisiana Office of Tourism shows a grave at the St. Louis Cemetery in New Orleans, La. The cemetery is on the list of places that Louisiana tourism officials recently unveiled as the first 26 sites on an African American Heritage Trail running from New Orleans to Northern Louisiana. (AP Photo/Zave Smith)