| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Day of decision: It's Election Day in Louisiana and across the nation, with closely watched Congressional midterms and local races on the ballot. We'll have live updates available to keep you up to date. Locally, there were some technical issues with the state's election website, and there was even a bomb scare in Kenner. Suffering Saints: The day after a miserable Monday night home loss to the Ravens, columnist Jeff Duncan writes that the Saints are learning the hard way what life is like without a franchise quarterback. Also, did you hear what Sean Payton had to say during the ManningCast about the game and his coaching future? Weird science: It's not a worm; it's not some legless amphibian. It's a tiny, sightless snake that eats termites, reproduces asexually and can be found in New Orleans. Meet the Brahminy Blindsnake. And Doug MacCash will find a way to rope in Louis Prima's son, because why not? What lies beneath: A water drawdown has exposed parts of the Atchafalaya Basin you would normally never get to see, and we've got some fascinating photos of newly exposed earth. Thanks for reading Lunch Line today — and remember, you can keep up all day long at NOLA.com. Chad | 