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Probably because Saints is playing the Super Bowl 44 this weekend, the nation’s attention also focuses on the city of New Orleans. The city has been struggling since Katrina. I was in New Orleans for the Special Event Show in January. I noticed the city was quite different from the last time I was there in 2003 because I no longer felt the excitement from the local residences.

Super Bowl 44 could be a life time opportunity of changing people’s perceptions of New Orleans. I cannot predict the result of the game, but I believe no matter what the result will be, New Orleans has won the hearts of Americans. The city is delivering a message to the world --- New Orleans is coming back.

The videos today were downloaded from ABCNews.com. The video on the top is about the city of New Orleans; the other is about some snack ideas for the game (you may get an idea from this video of what it takes to work in a stadium and arena as well). Let’s enjoy the game tomorrow!

References:
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/new-orleans-hurricane-katrina-saints-super-bowl-44/story?id=9752021
http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/platelist-chef-josh-capon-super-bowl-sunday/story?id=9746267

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  1. Stephanie BaeFebruary 8, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    Somehow, I can see neither videos..

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  2. Linchi KwokFebruary 8, 2010 at 5:35 AM

    I believe the Blog had some technical problems last night. I tested it this morning. Now, the videos are working.

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