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WISH: What's in store at six new shops

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By Susan Langenhennig, The Times-Picayune

November 06, 2009, 1:31PM
New boutiques are popping up in Mandeville, on Magazine Street and in downtown New Orleans. Full story »

WISH: The taste of Coco Chanel

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By Susan Langenhennig, The Times-Picayune

November 06, 2009, 2:52PM
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel once said, "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous." The legendary designer, though, was quite a bit more than that. Full story »

WISH: Junior League card offers 20 percent discounts at shops around town

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By Susan Langenhennig, The Times-Picayune

November 06, 2009, 2:21PM
The cards are good at retailers around New Orleans, and proceeds benefit the community service programs of the Junior League. Full story »

Losing a pet is like losing your best friend

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By Chris Bynum, The Times-Picayune

November 06, 2009, 10:31AM
Local grief counseling available for people mourning the loss of a pet. Full story »

Healthy soup business is latest Arc Enterprise to employ people with disabilities

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By Judy Walker

November 05, 2009, 5:45AM
Maybe you’ve seen or tasted the soups from The Vintage Garden Kitchen at the Freret Market, or Hollygrove Market, or the Lakeview Market, or somewhere else. Or maybe you’re one of the people who already is getting delivery of the soups at home. At least half of the people who sample the healthy offerings buy the product, organizers say.... Full story »
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November 2009 photo contest: Show us your Black and Gold

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By Lauren Wilbert List, NOLA.com

November 04, 2009, 12:44PM
At this point, people in New Orleans are murmuring "Who Dat!" in their sleep. Sales for New Orleans Saints merchandise are through the roof, with team faithful and bandwagon fans showing their Who Dat! pride. With the team undefeated and carrying an impressive 7-0 winning streak, a franchise first, how can anyone help but beam with pride of "dem... Full story »

St. Francis Animal Sanctuary opens adoption center in Covington

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By Sheila Stroup, The Times-Picayune

November 04, 2009, 12:04PM
Looking to find 100 homes for abandoned animals before Christmas.  Full story »

NOLA Bookfair showcases indie publishing

By Susan Larson, The Times-Picayune

November 04, 2009, 6:00AM
Best-selling author John Berendt will be keynote speaker at book fair. Full story »

Savoring a sweet Halloween treat

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By Sheila Stroup, The Times-Picayune

November 03, 2009, 6:05AM
Before it was time to go, we rehearsed with Tierney. She is only 2 so she didn’t remember going trick-or-treating last year. “What do you say?” her mom Claire asked her. “Go Heels!” Tierney said. “That’s not quite right,” I said. “Go Saints?” she asked. “It’s ‘Trick-or-treat,’” I told her. “Trick-or-treat!” she said, nodding the ears of her fuzzy... Full story »

The Paternity Test, Nov. 2 -- Halloween with the Princess and the Bee

By Keith Spera, The Times-Picayune

November 03, 2009, 5:00AM
Jennifer Zdon / The Times-PicayuneStaff writer Keith Spera chronicles his parenting adventures in "The Paternity Test."For weeks, if you asked my 2-year-old what she would be for Halloween, she answered unequivocally: “Prin-cess.” As if she isn’t the other 364 days of the year. She is not a fan of every Halloween tradition. The live Pumpkinhead who poses for pictures... Full story »

Go on a video search for the wax figure of Michael Jackson at a New Orleans wax museum.

Michael Jackson at the Musee Conti Wax Museum

By Doug MacCash, The Times-Picayune

November 02, 2009, 9:04AM
Doug MacCash / The Times-PicayuneWax head of Michael Jackson circa 1985A wax statue of Michael Jackson was on display at the Musee Conti wax museum in the French Quarter from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. But where is it now? Katherine Weil Spurlock, granddaughter of the museum founder, explains in this short video. Read a story about the Michael Jackson... Full story »

Lenny Kravitz let love rule during his Voodoo finale

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By Keith Spera, The Times-Picayune

November 02, 2009, 8:15AM
Lenny Kravitz staged a hit-packed homecoming at Voodoo with a little help from Trombone Shorty. Full story »

The Parenting Center at Children's Hospital hosts school open house

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By Times-Picayune Staff

November 01, 2009, 4:00PM
The Pre-K and Kindergarten School Fair will be held Tuesday, November 3 and more than 20 schools will take part in the event.  Full story »

Mardi Gras Indians are singing the Saints praises

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By Alison Fensterstock

November 01, 2009, 4:30AM
Indians will do new Saints song in Dome parking lot Monday. Full story »
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