Lifestyles Columnists
“Seriously… I’m Kidding” by Ellen Degeneres c.2011, Grand Central Publishing $26.99 / $29.99 Canada 241 pages
The Bookworm Sez: 'Seriously...I'm Kidding'
Sometimes, it’s hard not to laugh. When your favorite four-year-old says something hilariously profound, you bite your lip, knowing that you’d be in trouble if you bust a gut. If your...
Oct 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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The President’s Column: A weekly feature provided by your parish Farm Bureau
Four years, two U.S. presidents and six congressional floor votes later, Louisiana farmers and ranchers are a giant step closer to realizing the nearly $2.5 billion in new agriculture exports p...
Oct 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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“Feast Day of Fools” by James Lee Burke c.2011, Simon & Schuster $26.99 / $29.99 Canada 465 pages
The Bookworm Sez: ‘Feast Day of Fools’
You’re better off on your own. You’ve got a big project and that’s the conclusion you’ve come to. Sure, you’re prepared: you’ve studied it over, asked the professionals, and searched the ...
Oct 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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The President’s Column: A weekly feature provided by your parish Farm Bureau
Occasionally I’ll be asked about the most pressing issues facing farmers today. While there are many, and not unlike the same issues facing many small business owners, the issue of federal ...
Oct 11, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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“Break Your Own Rules: How to Change the Patterns of Thinking that Block Women’s Paths to Power” by Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt c.2011 Jossey Bass $25.95 / $30.95 Canada 208 pages
The Bookworm Sez: ‘Break Your Own Rules’
You’ve run out of breath just running in place. For months now, you’ve been more than willing to work 60- hour weeks. Nights and weekends are the norm and you never complained. You’ve taken...
Oct 07, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Snap Into Fitness: TREATMENT OF SPORTS INJURIES
A sports injury is a common problem for all types of athletes, exercise enthusiasts, and even weekend warriors. The most common types of sports injuries are sprains and strains of the extr...
Oct 07, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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The President’s Column:A weekly feature provided by your parish Farm Bureau
The Farm Bureau’s weekly television program “This Week in Louisiana Agriculture” celebrated its 30th year on the air last week. It’s both a milestone and a testament that pays tribute to Lo...
Oct 04, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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“My Own Worst Frenemy” by Kimberly Reid c.2011, Dafina Teen $9.95 / $11.95 Canada 256 pages
The Bookworm Sez: ‘My Own Worst Frenemy’
Guilty until proven innocent. That’s what you feel like sometimes, just for the “crime” of being a teenager. You catch blame for things you didn’t do, you’re looked upon with suspicion, foll...
Sep 30, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Snap Into Fitness: Posture Perfection
The quality of your posture can make a big difference in your life. Good posture can make you look and feel younger, stronger and more confident; and can help improve your breathing, advance ...
Sep 30, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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The President’s Column: A weekly feature provided by your parish Farm Bureau
Strong global demand, especially for pork and other protein-rich foods, was a primary driver behind higher retail prices at the supermarket during the third quarter of 2011, according to the l...
Sep 27, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Senior Thoughts: Adjusting to a final new school year
By: Emily Carter, Kaplan High School On August 16, students woke up early. Most of them dreading the day, while the rest were excited that it is almost over. These students will soon be leaving th...
Sep 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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“The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern c.2011, Doubleday $26.95 / $32.00 Canada 384 pages
The Bookworm Sez: ‘The Night Circus’
Some days, you feel like you’re living inside a circus. Each morning, your family races out the door like a herd of elephants. At work, you’re surrounded by clowns and dealing with a ...
Sep 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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