Atlas Shrugs in New Orleans

As an Objectivist with connections in New Orleans, how could I not report this one?

Atlas, which was set to be the first parade to roll of the official 2006 Carnival season, has been cancelled.

WDSU Mardi Gras Guide Arthur Hardy said the krewe of Atlas decided not to roll due to its inability to obtain insurance. Stay tuned to WDSU Newschannel 6 for the latest Mardi Gras news, reviews and pictures of the 2006 Carnival season.

I hope this is just an anomaly and that the symbolic start of the recovery of New Orleans from Katrina, its 150th Mardi Gras, otherwise goes very well. And that's not just because my wife and I plan to be there at some point during the festivities!

-- CAV