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Thanksgiving turkey brings nutrition to the holiday table

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By Molly Kimball, The Times-Picayune

November 19, 2009, 5:50PM
There’s nothing glamorous about turkey. It’s almost never featured as a signature dish at a high-end restaurant. For the greater part of the year, turkey is simply an afterthought, most commonly used as a default filler for lunchtime sandwiches. Come holiday season, though, this unassuming bird is the main attraction on many a dinner table — and fortunately so,... Full story »

The Pit Bulls of New Orleans 2010 Calendar Now on Sale

By Chris Bynum, The Times-Picayune

November 20, 2009, 3:57PM
2010 Pit Bulls of New Orleans calendar helps support responsible pet ownership Full story »

National Donor Sabbath launches 'Give thanks. Give life,' campaign

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By Sheila Stroup, The Times-Picayune

November 20, 2009, 4:58AM
Congregations and houses of worship across the nation will recognize the life-saving benefits of organ and tissue donation this weekend in honor of National Donor Sabbath. National Donor Sabbath, celebrated each year before Thanksgiving, kicks off the "Give thanks. Give life," season by using houses of worship to remind Americans of the critical need for organ and tissue donation.... Full story »

Fourth-annual Draw-a-thon begins Saturday morning and continues for 24 hours

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By Doug MacCash, The Times-Picayune

November 19, 2009, 4:26PM
Draw all day and all of the night at The Green Project in Faubourg Marigny Full story »

Wolfe's French Quarter restaurant to rise again

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By Brett Anderson

November 19, 2009, 3:51PM
Restaurant should reopen by the end of the year Full story »
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Replay Food Editor Judy Walker's Thursday Thanksgiving recipe chat

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By Judy Walker

November 19, 2009, 8:54AM
Marcelle Bienvenu claims her family won't sit down to the Thanksgiving table unless there's spinach Madeline and other south Louisiana favorites. Other people I know are starting their own traditions this year. Personally, I'm thankful that we will have raw Louisiana oysters year-round, and I'm looking forward to making my family's favorite oyster dish that has been on our... Full story »

St. Louis Cathedral concert series to kick off Dec. 1

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By Keith Spera, The Times-Picayune

November 18, 2009, 6:12PM
The 2009 Christmas New Orleans Style Cathedral Concert Series opens at the St. Louis Cathedral on Tuesday, Dec. 1 with trumpeter Irvin Mayfield. The free concert series continues with 12 additional performances throughout the month, mostly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The hour-long shows start at 6 p.m. New to the series this year are the Spirit of New... Full story »

Last chance to vote for Roots of Music founder Derrick Tabb in CNN 'Hero'-search

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By Dave Walker

November 18, 2009, 7:20AM
Here's a story that's got it all: Music and love, heroes and handguns. It starts near the bar at the Maple Leaf, pauses briefly today at your computer keyboard, and then rolls on toward Hollywood Boulevard. Derrick Tabb, snare drummer for the Rebirth Brass Band and founder of the after-school Roots of Music band program for New Orleans middle-schoolers,... Full story »

Carnival Triumph Cruise Blog: Day 4

By Ann Maloney, The Times-Picayune

November 17, 2009, 11:59PM
Tuesday, Nov. 17: Swimming with the fishes We docked at Freeport in the Bahamas this morning. It’s a working port, with container ships, cranes and workmen. Not lovely, but it was much easier to navigate. Getting off of the boat was much easier here. We simply strolled off and walked to a tented area where large signs showed us which... Full story »

The perfect holiday gaming gift guide

Holiday Tech Gifts Video Games

By The Associated Press

November 17, 2009, 1:25PM
The video game aisle can be intimidating for aspiring Santas who haven't touched a joystick since "Pong." But it has something for everyone: riveting solo adventures, online multiplayer battles and fun-for-the-whole-family social games. Here are some of the best picks for this holiday season. "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves" ($60, for the PlayStation 3, rated T for teen) Rakish adventurer... Full story »

James Bernazzani goes from FBI to saving youth

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By Sheila Stroup, The Times-Picayune

November 17, 2009, 8:00AM
You might wonder why a retired FBI agent who spent much of his career working on terrorist investigations would want to run a nonprofit group aimed at saving the young people of New Orleans. James Bernazzani, 54, thinks the Youth Rescue Initiative is a great fit for him. “I’m using a lot of the skills I learned in my... Full story »

Carnival Triumph Cruise Blog: Day 3

By Ann Maloney, The Times-Picayune

November 16, 2009, 10:04PM
Monday, Nov. 16: Six-toed cats that live like kings This morning, we got up a bit later than expected (OK, we stayed up late for the comedy stylings of Mr. Louis Nixon, watched folks make fools of themselves at karaoke and then danced in the disco, so we were tired). We quickly grabbed cereal and fresh fruit from the... Full story »

Memorable Christmas Tree-lightings around the country

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By The Associated Press

November 16, 2009, 3:52PM
This season's Christmas tree displays include trees made from feathers at a historic home in Indianapolis, a thank-you tree in Boston sent from Nova Scotia, and the Obamas' first National Christmas Tree ceremony in Washington. The National Christmas Tree is scheduled to be lit on Dec. 3. Details of this year's ceremony have not been released yet, but traditionally... Full story »

Dogs' social skills more evolved than once thought

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By Lauren Wilbert List, NOLA.com

November 16, 2009, 2:43PM
New studies on canine social skills are shedding light on why dogs and humans have such strong bonds. The studies are finding that dogs, in some ways, are more socially evolved than other animals, even primates. TIME magazine has a Sept. 21 article explaining recent experiments to test this theory. The most striking clue is that dogs can follow... Full story »

Carnival Triumph seven-day cruise trip tips

By Ann Maloney, The Times-Picayune

November 16, 2009, 10:10AM
Planning to take a cruise on Carnival’s Triumph, which took its first seven-day cruise out of the port of New Orleans last Saturday? I’ll be collecting tips from the crew, from fellow travelers and from my own experience. Here is what I’ve learned so far:  Full story »
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