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    Governor Jindal Toughens Sex Offender Laws
    Governor Jindal Toughens Sex Offender Laws
    Louisiana Govenor Bobby Jindal has signed into law nine bills toughening penalties for sex offenders. One will change student-teacher relationships....

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  • Buying A Home 

    The Actual Price Of The House Isn't The Only Thing You'll Be Paying For

    When it comes to buying a house, the actual selling price isn't the only money coming out of your pocket. There are also the closing costs. Bob Hansen reports on a website that can save you money when you sign the bottom line.
     
    A pest inspection, home inspection, land survey, geotechnical...there are all sorts of core as well as more esoteric services that are required to close a real estate transaction. www.closing.com is a website trying to shine a spotlight on those pesky charges we face at closing.
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  • DOTD Road Closing 
    BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) today advised drivers of upcoming work schedules for interstate and major road projects throughout Louisiana for the Independence Day weekend (Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5). DOTD Secretary William D. Ankner, Ph.D., urged drivers to use extra caution when traveling on the roadways during the upcoming holiday weekend, especially at railroad crossings. Click the following link for more information and for a regional listing of work schedules and road closures for interstate construction and major road projects.
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  • GM Closing Shreveport Plant 
    GM Annouces Shreveport Plant ClosingPlay Media
    GM ShreveportGM Annouces Shreveport Plant Closing

    General Motors announced Wednesday Shreveport’s assembly and stamping plants will close by 2012,

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  • Governor Responds To GM Closing 
    Governor Jindal Issues Statement on GM-Shreveport




    BATON ROUGE – Today, Governor Bobby Jindal released a statement regarding the Shreveport GM facility, following his phone conversation this afternoon with GM North America President Troy Clarke.

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  • Landrieu Comments On GM Plant Closing 
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  • Vitter Comments On GM Closing 

     


     

    Vitter Comments on GM’s Shreveport Plant Announcement

     

    David Vitter(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Sen. David Vitter issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement involving GM’s Shreveport plant.

                “This is really a tough situation for many Louisiana families. I’ll continue to work closely with the Jindal administration, our delegation and others to encourage truck production at the Shreveport plant and also to attract the new owners of former GM brands to the facility,” said Vitter

  • Michelle White Lafitte 
    KTAL NAMES MICHELLE WHITE LAFITTE AS PRIMARY NEWS ANCHOR
    Michelle White

    JUNE 22, 2009.  SHREVEPORT, LA – KTAL Television announced today, award winning journalist Michelle White Lafitte has been chosen to co-anchor its 5, 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. Lafitte says, “I’m very excited about the tremendous opportunity with KTAL and its great news team. I look forward to returning to television news.” 

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  • Self Protection 
    SELF-PROTECTION TIPS FOR WOMEN
     12 SELF-PROTECTION TIPS FOR WOMEN

    1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!
     
      If you are close to the perp, a bop on the sensitive nose will hurt him; a harder bop could break the nose.  Shoving upward with the heel of your palm could separate the nose bone and drive it into the brain, possibly causing his death.

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  • Heat - Tips 

    Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness

    The best defense is prevention.
    Here are some prevention tips:

    ·          Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Warning: If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask him how much you should drink while the weather is hot.
     

    ·         Don’t drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of sugar–these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also, avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps.
     

    ·         Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library–even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. Call your local health department to see if there are any heat-relief shelters in your area.
     

    ·         Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off.
     

    ·         Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
     

    ·         NEVER leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle.
     

    ·         Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others. Check regularly on:
     

    o    Infants and young children

    o    People aged 65 or older

    o    People who have a mental illness

    o    Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure
     

    ·         Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent watching.

    If you must be out in the heat:

    ·          Limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours.
     

    ·         Cut down on exercise. If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of cool, nonalcoholic fluids each hour.  A sports beverage can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat. Warning: If you are on a low-salt diet, talk with your doctor before drinking a sports beverage. Remember the warning in the first “tip” (above), too.
     

    ·         Try to rest often in shady areas.
     

    ·         Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat (also keeps you cooler) and sunglasses and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher (the most effective products say “broad spectrum” or “UVA/UVB protection” on their labels).


    Shreveport Fire Department offers Heat Advisory to Survive Extreme Temperatures

    On Saturday, June 20, 2009, Shreveport Firefighters treated and transported a 73-year old male who apparently suffered a heat related injury while working in his yard at 9:00 a.m. in the morning. 

    While local meteorologists predict temperatures to reach 100 degrees over the next few days, the Shreveport Fire Department urges all citizens use extreme caution and minimize prolonged exposure to this sweltering summer heat.  The extreme temperatures can be exceptionally difficult on the City's elderly, small children and those with respiratory and other health problems.

     

    The Shreveport Fire Department offers the following safety tips to help citizens remain cool and safe during the hot season:

    ·           Stay inside a cool dry area, if possible.

    ·           Eat a healthy diet.

    ·           If you must work outside, do so shortly after day break and/or just before nightfall.

    ·           Wear a hat or cap, keep the neck covered and wear loose fitting clothing. Wearing a hat is important because it prevents heat load by acting as a barrier from the heat source.  Cooling the head and neck may be an effective means of reducing core body temperature.

    ·           If working in extreme temperatures, do so in increments and pace yourself.

    ·           Drink plenty of water.  Drink before you're thirsty and drink often.

    ·           Replace electrolytes with sports drink such as Gatorade or Powerade. Avoid using table salt or salt tablets


  • Debt Collectors 
    In this economy, the debt collections industry is booming.  Gerri Willis is here with some Top Tips to help you protect yourself from debt collectors.

    As more and more consumers are falling behind on their bills, the collections industry is trying harder than ever to collect that debt.  

    According to the Federal Trade Commission, more complaints are lodged against the debt collection industry than any other.  And they're reportedly using technology like social networking sites or cell phone texting to get you to pay up.

    Experts say we're just beginning to see the tip of the iceberg.

    There are some things you need to know to protect yourself.

     
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  • Sky Miles 
    Hello Philly Center Supporters!

    We're trying to find creative ways to be able to offer fantastic vacation trips at our "20th Birthday Bash!" in August.

    The airlines are getting tight with their "charitable giving" programs, so we are trying to find a way to do this without it costing any one person a ton of money:

    DELTA (and partner airlines - NWA, KLM, Continental, Air France, etc.) has a program in which people who have earned SkyMiles can DONATE/TRANSFER some - or all - of their miles to others... in this case, to the Philadelphia Center.

    The link to the DELTA site to make transfers of miles is listed below. You will need to have the name and SkyMiles number of the Philly Center in order to do this... Also, if you're feeling particularly generous, we would gladly accept purchased SkyMiles...

    So - Thank you all for your support... and hope that you and/or your family or friends can help us out. The miles you donate will be used to purchase the airfare for the vacation packages at our auction in August...

    Link: http://www.delta.com/skymiles/buy_transfer/transfer_miles/index.jsp
    Our SkyMiles name is: Phil Center
    Our SkyMiles number is: 2678350584

  • Bayer Aspirin 

    The following is a statement issued by Bayer HealthCare - Consumer Care regarding their recent Bayer Aspirin Quick Release Crystals sampling initiative.

    Bayer Consumer Care recently launched a new aspirin formulation in the United States, which has been available in multiple countries around the world for many years.

    Bayer Quick Release Crystals is a combination of Bayer Aspirin (850 mg) with an added pain relieving booster (caffeine - 65mg.)

    The product comes in individually sealed, child resistant sachets and quickly dissolves on the tongue to provide fast relief of minor aches and pains due to headache, backache, muscle aches, menstrual cramps and minor arthritis pain.  

    As part of the product launch activities, a direct mail campaign was initiated, which involved the inclusion of a single sachet of Bayer Quick Release Crystals in an envelope that included product samples and coupons from other manufacturers to approximately 34,000 consumers.  It’s important to note that this was a targeted mailing to individuals who participated in a survey in which they mentioned an interest in using or a past history of using analgesic powder products.

    The sachet of Bayer Quick Release Crystals was encased in a plastic over wrap that also included full drug facts labeling as required by the U.S. FDA.

    Please be assured that all State and Federal regulatory requirements for sending product samples through the U.S. Postal Service were followed.

    Any consumer inquiries should be directed to Bayer Consumer Care's Consumer Relations Department at 1-800-331-4536 or www.bayeraspirin.com.

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  • Job Loss Tips 
      
    • Allow yourself to be upset or even afraid. These are natural reactions. However, should they become intense, be willing to seek professional help. Talking things through and hearing another person's perspective can bring relief and restore your positive outlook.

    • Resist the urge to tell your boss what you truly think of him or her. Remember, you may need him or her as a reference for a future job.

    • Take advantage of any assistance your workplace offers. Many companies provide placement assistance, job retraining and severance packages. Make sure you are aware of all benefits offered.

    • Apply for any applicable government benefits. Your HR representative at work will be a good resource.

    • Resist the urge to solve your problems by spending recklessly. It may feel good for the moment, but the high of spending won't equal the low of dealing with additional debt when there is no income.

      
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  • COBRA Health Coverage 
    What is COBRA

    Congress passed the landmark Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) health benefit provisions in 1986.  The law amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Internal Revenue Code and the Public Health Service Act to provide continuation of group health coverage that otherwise might be terminated

    What does COBRA do

    COBRA provides certain former employees, retirees, spouses, former spouses, and dependent children the right to temporary continuation of health coverage at group rates.  This coverage, however, is only available when coverage is lost due to certain specific events.  Group health coverage for COBRA participants is usually more expensive than health coverage for active employees, since usually the employer pays a part of the premium for active employees while COBRA participants generally pay the entire premium themselves.  It is ordinarily less expensive, though, than individual health coverage

    Who is entitled to benefits under COBRA

    Qualifying Events - Qualifying events are certain events that would cause an individual to lose health coverage.  The type of qualifying event will determine who the qualified beneficiaries are and the amount of time that a plan must offer the health coverage to them under COBRA.  A plan, at its discretion,  may provide longer periods of continuation coverage.

      
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    Information on the COBRA Premium Subsidy can be found at www.dol.gov/COBRA


  • Crime Stoppers 
    Don't let criminals go unpunished.  Call your local Crime Stoppers hotline to leave an anonymous tip.  Remember, Crime Stoppers wants your tip, not your name.

    Shreveport Crime Stoppers:
    318-673-7373
    Bossier City Crime Stoppers:
    318-424-4100
    Texarkana, Arkansas Crime Stoppers:
    Texarkana, Texas & Longview, Texas Crime Stoppers: 

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  • Pet Pick 
    Pet Picks for May 6, 2009







    Meet Gus!



    Gus is a beautful sweet 10 week old catahoula leapord dog looking for a forever home. He is a darling puppy with lovely markings! Contact Sheryl Bowen (903) 241-4410 Call 903-938-7297 for more information, or visit us at The Pet Place, 1901 Jefferson Ave., Marshall, TX (M - F 10 am to 5 pm and by appointment).



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    From the garden, P. Allen Smith offers expert advice to beautify your home, help your garden grow and add elegance to the everyday.
    For his latest tips, click here and visit his website.

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