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Colon cancer can be deadly — but is largely preventable
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death. But more importantly, did you know that colorectal cancer is detectable and largely preventable through screening and lifestyle choices?
Six steps to take after an auto accident
Even a fender-bender can leave you shaken; so, in the excitement of an automobile crash, it is hard to remember what you should do. As a way to document the details while they are still fresh, you should TRAP IT in your memory by taking these steps to record the facts.
Treating customers like family
She recently was among the decorators who beautified the White House for Christmas. And back home on the Coast, Theresa Cuevas brings happiness daily to customers of her business, Forget Me Not Florist and Gifts.
It’s still Mardi Gras — despite 2021 changes
Mardi Gras parades have been canceled across the Coast, but that doesn’t mean everything purple, green and gold is missing from 2021.
Financial Lessons – Early Money Education
There is a connection between the financial concepts you teach your kids in early childhood and their ability to manage money throughout their lives. This concept is called “emergent literacy” and is most closely aligned with “paradigm” in the business sense. The gist is that our belief systems are based on past events that have shaped us.
City of New Orleans Give Free Computers to Youth
Comp-U-Dopt, a non-profit with a mission to provide technology access and education, has allocated just over 50 free reconditioned computers for under-served youth through a partnership with the City of New Orleans, JP Morgan Chase, Repurpose, United Teachers of New Orleans, and First Grace United Methodist Church.
City Announces Modified Phase One
City Announces Modified Phase One as COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Reach a Dangerous Rate in Orleans Parish
Financial Lessons – Encouraging Kids to Budget Their Money
With the start of a new year right around the corner, why not start working with your children on developing, and documenting a budget? If your family is making New Year’s Resolutions, this one will benefit your children for years to come and is something that can be adjusted based on their age.
‘This year should be different’
Five, four, three, two, one — Happy New Year! Very soon, we will count down to 2021 — and what a welcome it will receive. We’ve sent many bat signals awaiting its arrival, and it’s nearly here.
New Louisiana Christmas Books for the Family
Louisiana has a long and wonderful tradition of producing great, high-quality Christmas books for kids. The state is so unique, with many interesting traditions, that there are plenty of opportunities for authors to highlight our Louisiana approach to the holidays. Among these books are the iconic 1970’s Cajun Night Before Christmas, which was followed by an ornament book and coloring book of the same name, and the more recent Randolph Saves Christmas and Louisiana Night Before Christmas. These books have become a part of countless families’ Christmas traditions.
