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Honoring Sister Through Swimming Lessons

Sandra Gonzalez — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:15:00 CDT

Latoya Kelly's number one mission in life is teaching others to swim. Her passion came from pain in 2003 when her younger sister, Ashley Kelly drowned in Lake Ponchartrain.

Life For Parents in Louisiana Raising Children With Disabilities May Get Tougher

Vanessa Bolano — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Fight to Saving Early Steps Program

20-month-old Gavin Corbett was born with Smith-Magenis Syndrome. The disorder affects at least 1 in 25,000 and causes developmental delays. His father, Steve Corbett, explains, “He's a wonderful little kid. He's happy all the time, and he just needs a little help to do some things.”

The New Orleans City Council is moving backwards once again

Kaare Johnson — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:02:00 CDT

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In case you haven't noticed, the New Orleans City Council hasn't been working much lately. The Council is down to just 6 members, and 2 of the 6 haven't been showing up for work.

Cajun Bloody Mary

Claudette / Le Bayou — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:20:00 CDT

News with a Twist: Drink of the Day

2 oz. Absolut Vodka (Le Bayou marinates theirs in olives, onions, string beans and sun dried tomatoes)

Hammer and Heels: How to Pick the Perfect Patio Furniture

Anne Cutler — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:03:00 CDT

The Pool and Patio Center in Metairie has no shortage of outdoor furniture options, but picking the right one can be mind boggling. When helping a shopper, owner Bruce Aronson always starts by asking how they will use the space. He says that'll help decide what type of set will fit your needs. He then asks about your color palette and style. Aronson says, “It’s not only just like your interior, it’s no longer your backyard, it’s no longer a patio, it’s an outdoor room.”

Fighting SMA Through Research

Vanessa Bolano — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Like any other 4-year-old, Jackson Audibert, is into animals, toys and his parents, but Jackson isn't like most toddlers.

Eat It Up: Camellia Grill Omelette

Vanessa Bolano — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

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Tips On How To Master Bidding At An Auction

Kenny Lopez — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:17:00 CDT

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Tessa Steinkamp's an auctioneer at New Orleans Auction Galleries. She doesn't want bidders to be fooled by movies or TV shows on what an auction's all about.

Fashion: from Hollywood to New Orleans via Rubensteins

Mike Theis — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:31:00 CDT

News with a Twist: Best Seat in the House

Our Mike Theis started to do a story that you'd expect from him: how Hollywood affects fashion here in New Orleans. But when he went to Rubensteins , he learned about a lot more than just clothes in this Best Seat in the House.

80% Of Something You Are Entitled To 100% Of Is Not A Bargain

Mike Church — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:28:00 CDT

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A few months back I threw out the idea that this fuddy duddy little document here, the U.S. Constitution, gave the State Courts near exclusive power over any cases concerning foreign countries and a state. I was told that the Constitution didn’t matter because the Editors of the Times Picayune and some publicly funded marine biologists had oil scarred dolphins and turtles to care for.