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Focuses on recovery programs designed by recovery organizations to help addicted employees to rebuild their careers in New Orleans, Louisiana. Focus of the Recovering Nurse Program of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing in monitoring addicted nurses; Effort of companies to rehabilitate addicted employees; Role of recovery groups in catching addiction before it can get worse.

The article reports on the use of Vac-Con combination jet vacuum trucks by Compliance Envirosystems Inc. for the storm water and sewer lines cleaning project after the hurricanes in Louisiana. The company makes use of a number of crews in New Orleans and also gathered subcontractors from all over the country to contribute to the project.

The article reports on the move of Ed Blakely to stimulate his consolidated office in the city's recovery by arming him with weapons to fight blight in New Orleans. According to the article, Blakely earned responsibility for the code enforcement and safety and permits departments when the city officials reorganized the Office of Recovery Management into the Office of Recovery and Development Administration. In addition, he pledges to add inspectors and revise city strategy in battling blight.

The article reports that a number of community leaders in New Orleans have traveled to Thailand to study how Third World fishermen along the coast of the Indian Ocean rebuilt their villages in the wake of the 2004 tsunami. The delegates have noticed that the level of recovery from the tsunami has far outpaced what has taken place in New Orleans. The effort is part of a community-driven project to rebuild 3,500 earthquake resistant houses.

The article reports on the assistance of Colorado State University (CSU) to Louisiana State University during Hurricane Katrina recovery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The effort of CSU in sharing its article delivery service as well as its aim in doing so was described. The challenges of the libraries in supplying materials were mentioned.

Reports on the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the sign making business industry in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Factors affecting the growth of signage making business; Implications on the rejection of Kenner City on putting up yard signs; Development of photo restoration as form of another technological recovery in the area.

The article offers news briefs in Louisiana. The New Orleans Opera will hold a December 31 concert and dinner to adjoin in the new year. Louisiana Recovery Authority allotted $293.4 million for recovery projects organized by the New Orleans Office of Recovery and Development Administration. The leader of the Louisiana Recovery Authority, Andy Kopplin, has resigned effective January 14,2008 since hurricane Katrina and hurricane Rita.

The article reports on the move of professional management in handling New Orleans blight. According to the author, there were about 30,000 afflicted homes in New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina. It reveals that the city has now successfully solicited the Louisiana Recovery Authority for the rights to at least 7,000 more disabled homes developed through the state-run Road Home program.

The author reflects on the process of recovering New Orleans. According to the author, to be successful in reconstructing the region it requires unity among individuals regardless of race. He added that one must focus on their shared goals rather than questioning and demanding more from the leaders. He also emphasized that in order to reconstruct the community and regain displaced population while attracting more business and new comers, the community must be united.

The article focuses on the efforts of French Quarter resident and author Joshua Clark on the issue of leaving New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. He is optimistic that New Orleans will still be the greatest city in America. His stay helps organize a cleanup crew for landmarks such as Jackson Square and Café Du Monde to make some semblance of order and calm down frustration. Furthermore, he walks around the city with a tape recorder talking to residents and responders.

The author reflects on the administration under Council president Arnold Fielkow in New Orleans City, Louisiana. He challenged the president to preside recovery agenda for economic development, youth and recreation programs and government reform. He also encouraged the City Council meetings to start on time, work smarter and do something worthwhile for the failing infrastructure. He pointed out the mayor to resolve crime problems, pave the streets and replace the sewer pipes.

The article reports on the plan by the governor and the Louisiana Recovery Authority to overhaul the state's health care system in Baton Rouge. The impact of the hurricanes resulted to no alternative solution for the health care system but to change. It is speculated that the form that the system will take will ignite a debate in the industry.

The article reports on the recovery efforts for the crawfish industry in Louisiana. A group called Crawfish Lover was established aimed at supporting the industry by implementing a membership fee to interested members. The membership fees come with a collectable lapel pin, a bumper sticker and the Louisiana Crawfish Farmers Association special edition of the "Crawfish Tales" periodical.

The article discusses the media presence of New Orleans as recovery efforts continue to run in Louisiana. One factor that put the city to top national news is the presence of noteworthy issues affecting business and commerce unrelated to the hurricane and its aftermath. This article discusses the involvement of international media to the events created by post-Katrina recovery.