We are so positive New Orleans is a premier destination for our conference that we have already booked the convention center for a return visit in 2009.

We had 18-wheelers backing into warehouses daily. We had to turn some things away because there was no help to unload.

We are delighted to be bringing our 27th annual conference and exposition to New Orleans. We're pleased to know that our host city is working hard to ensure our attendees and conference partners have a most enjoyable time during their visit.

Don't do this to your pets. Find a place for them or don't buy them in the first place.

They would hit her in the head with their bags. Some people would call her and whistle for her to come.

There are so many good things this year. They have some tough shoes to fill.

I don't know anybody who helped to the degree that she did. She just rolls up her sleeves and goes at it. I like to associate with people like that.

I really believe safe, clean housing is a basic need that should be available to everyone. Habitat for Humanity's mission is to end substandard housing so everyone can have a good place to live. We do that. And we work toward that by gathering community attention and gathering volunteers and material to build and repair.