Editorial
Cedar waxwing birds on holly. (PHOTO/Dan Gill)
Create bird habitats in your yard
Birds can contribute wonderful things to the enjoyment of a landscape, such as movement, color, sounds and even pest control. Gardeners almost universally welcome the presence of birds. They can ev...
Oct 10, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dan Juneau/Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (PHOTO/Submitted)
What manufacturing means to Louisiana
October 5 has been designated “Manufacturing Day” in the U.S. It is appropriate to reflect upon the role manufacturing plays in our economy nationally and here in Louisiana. Our national economy is...
Oct 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums bring brilliant color to fall gardens
It seems that everywhere you look in October you see chrysanthemums blooming. Widely available and relatively inexpensive, they are almost indispensable for providing quick color in the fall landsc...
Oct 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Thomas Sowell
Obama Versus Obama
Many voters will be comparing Mitt Romney with Barack Obama between now and election day. But what might be even more revealing would be comparing Obama with Obama. There is a big contrast between ...
Oct 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Chris W. Cox is Executive Director of the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action. (PHOTO/Submitted)
Nov. 6: A historic opportunity for La. voters to protect their gun rights
With just one vote on November 6th, you can build an iron wall around your Second Amendment freedoms and protect them from anti-gun, activist judges. That’s because on your ballot this year is an ...
Oct 02, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Thomas Sowell
Can Republicans Talk?
The first time I saw Chris Christie on television, shortly after he became governor of New Jersey, my immediate reaction was, “My Gosh! A Talking Republican!” It was almost like seeing a talking gi...
Oct 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dan Juneau/Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (PHOTO/Submitted)
The Name Has Meaning
Over 20 years ago a package of significant fiscal legislation passed the Legislature, and the voters strongly approved amendments to our state constitution. The Legislature designed these reforms t...
Oct 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Driving the Future: New Legislation Gives Teens a Voice in Traffic Safety Programming
I am a teenager. I stay up too late; I wake up too late. I get emotional. I don’t want my parents circling me like hawks, and I definitely don’t want them to try to tell me what to do, especially b...
Sep 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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TOPS looks at 10 underappreciated ‘Super Foods’
Do you know what’s in your fridge? Believe it or not, there are many ordinary foods in there that have extraordinary nutritional value. Whether it’s a vegetable or seed, these foods can add flavor...
Sep 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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High winds can damage taller trees because they are higher in the air and catch more wind. (PHOTO/Dan Gill)
Deal with hurricane-damaged trees properly
Much of the work dealing with trees after a hurricane should be done by professionals who have the equipment and training to do the job safely. Most people do not have the equipment or expertise to...
Sep 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Aphids on crape myrtle leaves. (PHOTO/Dan Gill)
Don’t neglect late-summer gardening
For gardeners tired of the heat and longing for cooler weather, September can provide welcome relief. Cool fronts often begin to make their way this far south in September. But days in the 90s are ...
Sep 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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LSU AgCenter preparing Louisiana for high-speed Internet
Residents in 18 Louisiana parishes where broadband is underused or unavailable are learning the value of broadband, high-speed internet access with help from the LSU AgCenter. Connect My Louisiana,...
Sep 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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