Post-Katrina Recovery: I recently caught corners of Lakeview and New Orleans East. While Lakeview seemed more affluent and maybe older and more established, it didn't seem like it would have great advantages over NOE that would account for the relative degree to which it appeared that Lakeview was recovered compared to NOE. Is NOE really behind the curve in recovery and if so, why? [more inside]
posted by Ogre Lawless on Jul 29, 2008 - 11 answers

Is it acceptable practice for a dentist not to have an assistant? [more inside]
posted by who squared on Nov 18, 2007 - 13 answers

As a black man living in a predominantly white area of Chicago (Wrigleyville / Lakeview) I have a hard time finding a place to get my hair cut. So I have to make a biweekly commute to the other side of town which is wildly inconvenient. Any suggestions for establishments on the north side? [more inside]
posted by mjbraun on Jan 19, 2007 - 9 answers