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Make Him Happy
Special gifts for the men on your list
By Kyla Boutte |
November 16, 2009
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Resources for college—bound high school students
• College Board (www.collegeboard.com) is a nonprofit
that runs the Advanced Placement program. The site has information
about classes available, dates for AP exams, information about costs
associated with the program and other information.
September 21, 2009
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Preparing New Orleans high schoolers for college admission
Area high schools provide guidance, preparation and classes to help students make it to college.
Applying for college usually involves filling out a lengthy
application, drafting an essay or two, rounding up some
recommendations, then sending it all away in hopes of receiving that
coveted fat envelope. But working up to that point requires a strategic
course load and preparation that could begin as early as a student's
freshman year in high school.
By Lauren LaBorde |
September 21, 2009
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Don Dubuc's Hot Spots
Local fishing and hunting guru Don Dubuc gets a lot of questions
from outdoor enthusiasts, but none more frequent than this one: Where
can we go fishing without a boat?
By Clancy DuBos |
September 14, 2009
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Now Is the Time
Tax incentives for first-time homebuyers help the real estate market rebound
New Orleans homebuyers are returning to the market, thanks largely
to national and local tax incentives, and the Louisiana Home Builders
Association (LHBA) believes the housing market depression is in
recovery. "We do think [the tax credit] is helping," LHBA
President Phil Hoffman says.
By Briana Prevost |
July 27, 2009
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New Orleans Market Currents
While condo sales are slow, leases and apartment rentals are strong
Rachel Strassel knew she had to find somewhere to live before
starting her last semester at Loyola University this coming fall. After
choosing not to re-apply for her on-campus job that paid room and
board, she began searching for places to rent in New Orleans.
By Jessica Williams |
July 6, 2009
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Gambit's Best Buys and Bargains
Enjoy summer savings at local shops and businesses now through Labor Day.
Beauty/Health/Wellness Beehive Hair Studio
628 Orange St., 565-5309
Bumble &
Bumble seaweed shampoo and conditioner, Creme de Coco shampoo and
conditioner, and Surf Spray are 15 percent off.
By Missy Wilkinson |
June 29, 2009
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