A Change of Heart Dr. Farhad Aduli is not an impulsive man. Throughout his life, he has probably made one impulsive decision—and it was a decision that would change the course of his life. Aduli was close to completing the engineering program at the University of Southern California when he woke up one morning with […]
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Whether at work or play, on Father’s Day we take time to celebrate the men in our lives who inspire and influence us year round. Help him celebrate in style at work or play in some of this season’s most comfortable fabrics, classic prints and playful colors.
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It’s a small world full of people and connections, and a vast one filled with choices and materials and art. Where the small and the vast intersect, significant things develop with nuance and panache, as in the home of Susan and Pierre Villere. The two have a heartfelt love for their south Louisiana life, and
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“End of the spring and here she comes back…them summer days, those summer days.” Be stylish and comfortable in the heat of the summer with the latest trends in swimwear and accessories. These gorgeous cover ups can also be worn over a tank and slim white jeans for an evening of cocktails and dinner. From
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Well, the upside was I didn’t have to call the fire department. Grilling is the caveman of cooking. I believe a pyromania gene is embedded in the DNA of most boys. The love affair of boy meets grill as a rite of summer is evident. I don’t know a man who doesn’t own and
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Consumers are flocking to nondairy milk products in lieu of traditional cow’s milk. Dairy products have been shown to contain large amounts of estrogen and progesterone complicated by the fact that many modern cows have been genetically altered to produce milk continuously. Even those products labeled as organic or with no added hormones can have
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Walking through a nursery or garden store becomes overwhelming very quickly. How do you know types of plants to choose? Which will best withstand Louisiana’s heat and humidity? If you’re not sure where to start, pick a Louisiana Super Plant. These varieties have been identified by the LSU Ag Center as good options for the
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Whiskey and Gin and other libations can take on a flavorful mix with these savory concoctions. They’re not just for pouring over ice! Make Father’s Day (and every day) enjoyable with these manly mixers.
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Meteorologists forecast a slightly above average hurricane season, which begins June 1 and continues until Nov. 30. Fourteen named storms are predicted this year. Of those, seven are predicted to be hurricanes, three of which could be major. Hurricane activity usually peaks between August and October. To make sure your family is prepared for hurricane season, the American
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When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new / It always winds up feeling like a job interview / My mama used to wonder if she’d ever meet someone who wouldn’t find out about me and then turn around and run I met the man I call my dad when I
As a proud Papa to one beautiful little girl with a second on the way, I’m quickly learning the significance of what it takes to be a role model and what that role in life requires. It’s a bit daunting at first when the stark reality hits that there’s someone in your world who observes
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“The Ash Princess” is the first book in a new young adult trilogy written by Laura Sebastian. It is set in a fictional land known as Astrea, ruled by the Fire Queen. Astrea is a land of magic that gains its power from gems blessed by gods. All was well in Astrea until the land
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