Lifestyles Columnists
How to redecorate without overspending
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK — With the housing recovery gaining steam, Americans have more incentives to paint up, touch up and otherwise redecorate their homes. But there’s no n...
Apr 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jollof: A taste of Africa reminiscent of the South
By MICHELE KAYAL The Associated Press Whenever Esi Impraim’s mother made jollof — a rich, tomato-laced dish of meats, rice and sometimes seafood — the time it took to bubble away on the stove was a...
Apr 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Cheyenne Spirit echinacea at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station. Submitted Photo/Allen Owings
Five bedding plants are All-America picks
By Allen Owings LSU AgCenter horticulturist HAMMOND — The 2013 gardening season sees five new bedding plants named All-America Selection winners. These include Profusion Double Deep Salmon zinnia, ...
Mar 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Women’s History Month recognized
By KATHLEEN SEBELIUS Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary March 1 marked the beginning of Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is as fitting as it is exciting: “Women Inspiring Innovati...
Mar 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tricks help kids keep an organized bedroom
By MELISSA RAYWORTH The Associated Press The conversation often starts with, “Where are your shoes?” For many parents trying to get out the door on time in the morning, a child with a disorganized ...
Feb 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Azaleas are blooming early throughout Louisiana this year.
Planning for azaleas is important decision
By Allen Owings LSU AgCenter horticulturist HAMMOND — Azaleas are Louisiana’s most popular shrub among home gardeners. Fall is the best time to plant azaleas, followed, in turn, by winter, spring a...
Feb 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Valentine treats made simple
By ALISON LADMAN The Associated Press Looking for an easy way to impress this Valentine’s Day? Consider a simple — but still sensational — chocolate bark. As treats go, it doesn’t get much easier t...
Feb 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rabelais’ will
By DAN JUNEAU Special from LABI BATON ROUGE — Most Americans are believers in a social safety net that insures that basic necessities are there for those who are truly in need. Caring for the less ...
Feb 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Horticulturist: Growing hybrid tea roses is easy
By Allen Owings LSU AgCenter horticulturist HAMMOND — Some people consider roses to be hard to grow. This is not true. Difficulty in growing roses is a common misconception that many gardeners hav...
Jan 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Winter a good time to check earnings
By JOSEPH FERGUSON Social Security Public Affairs Specialist For many people, winter means shorter days, chillier temperatures and more time indoors. There are many ways you can use that extra tim...
Jan 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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Get It Growing: Plant Southern magnolias now
By DAN GILL LSU AgCenter Horticulturist January and February are excellent months to plant trees in Louisiana. If you’re thinking about adding shade trees, small spring- or summer-flowering trees o...
Jan 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Social Security helps HIV/AIDS patients
By JOSEPH FERGUSON Social Security Public Affairs Specialist If you have HIV/AIDS and cannot work, you may qualify for disability benefits from Social Security. Your medical condition must be serio...
Jan 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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