Rapper Tre-8 dies in automobile accident
NEW ORLEANS, May 30 (UPI) — New Orleans rapper Tre-8 has died of injuries suffered in a weekend automobile accident, his mother said. He was 37.
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BBB issues warning on tornado charity scams; check out the group before you donate
The Better Business Bureau of New Orleans is warning consumers about bogus charities that could be set up under the guise of assisting victims of last week’s tornadoes in Missouri.
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BBB issues warning on tornado charity scams; check out the group before you donate
$10 for $20 Worth of Home-Improvement Supplies at Mike’s Hardware
The rule of “measure twice, cut once” always comes in handy, especially when divvying up a birthday cake, dissecting an inchworm, or trimming a wig fashioned out of measuring tape. Revel in the art of precision with today’s Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of home-improvement supplies at Mike’s Hardware . Mike’s Hardware’s second-generation home-improvement gurus have been helping handymen plumb, paint, and re-wire for nearly thirty years. A veritable toolbox for home improvers, Mike’s extensive product list includes hardware classics, such as locks and fasteners, as well as more obscure items, such as hard-to-find faucet parts and the mystical drill press of Arabia. Embrace odd jobs with the 6-in-1 Enderes screwdriver ($4.79) and buck up blunt blades with the [AccuSharp] (http://www.accusharp.com/) knife and tool sharpener ($9.99). Yard fanatics and ex-entomologists seeking revenge can take up arms with Kill-A-Bug concentrate ($14.95/8 oz.), and garden guardians can whack encroaching weeds and giant-enraging beanstalks with trimmer line ($2.39/40′ roll). In addition to heaps of tools and household supplies, Mike’s carries bagged goods including sand, gravel, and concrete, which may come in handy for setting backyard basketball poles or encasing mobster shoes for posterity. Mike’s power-tool-wielding staff brings decades of do-it-yourself know-how to room revamping, yard tweaking, and residence renovating. One of the first businesses in the Gentilly area to reopen after Hurricane Katrina, Mike’s declares its commitment to helping the community rebuild. Stop in for personalized service and an honest appraisal of your space-station-themed kitchen. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Breaking Up How can breaking up prevent you from exploding into a cloud of gas? Read more…
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$10 for $20 Worth of Home-Improvement Supplies at Mike’s Hardware
$25 for $50 Worth of Custom-Made Silver Charms from i declare!
Writing your name on something gives you legal ownership over that item, which is why John Hancock signed the Constitution. Claim what’s yours with today’s Groupon: for $25, you get $50 worth of customizable silver charm jewelry from i declare! online. To make every charm of her exclusive sterling silver jewelry line as unique as possible, i declare! founder Annette Allen hand-stamps them with names, initials, and inspiring quotes. Choose from a variety of pre-printed models and customizable designs. Empty bracelets can start with the single charm ($32.50), a basic flat silver circle that can be printed with a name, word, or set of initials. The 3-D charms ($17.50) give modest marathon-runners a tactful way to boast as they rack up 26.2 shoeprints, while the mini flower charm ($20) can be used to grant fireball-throwing powers in the event of a Goomba invasion. Devoted moms can avoid playing favorites with the hollow circle charm ($55.50), which has enough space for several different names. Annette’s attention to detail makes sure that no two charms are exactly alike, even among the pre-engraved models which feature words like live, persist, and believe . Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Breaking Up How can breaking up prevent you from exploding into a cloud of gas? Read more…
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$25 for $50 Worth of Custom-Made Silver Charms from i declare!
$60 for a One-Night Stay in a King Suite and $15 Worth of Café Fare at Aspen Suites in Baton Rouge (Up to $138.17 Value)
People often do things in hotels that they would never do in their own homes, such as sleep soundly, watch Marley & Me , or let the kids drink as much shampoo as they want. Let loose with today’s Groupon: for $60, you get a one-night stay in a king suite (up to a $123.17 value, with taxes and fees included) and $15 worth of café fare at Aspen Suites in Baton Rouge (up to a total value of $138.17). Aspen Suites caters to travelers with spacious rooms, an indoor pool and fitness center, and a central location for easy access to Baton Rouge’s entertainment. The king-sized suite greets travelling hordes with a soft bed big enough for them and their yaks and two LCD televisions. Bath and Body Works amenities grace the spa-like bathrooms, while access to the indoor pool and hot tub offers an alternative to soaking in a rain barrel. Jog through the fitness center or combine exercise and sightseeing with a swing through Louisiana State University’s Tiger Stadium, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, or Hollywood Casino’s Baton Rouge enclave. Aspen Suites’ coffee bar and contemporary bistro-style restaurant’s menu features a breakfast buffet ($7.50/person), burgers ($8+), and Cajun-inspired pasta jambalaya ($11.50). Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Breaking Up How can breaking up prevent you from exploding into a cloud of gas? Read more…
Local rapper Tre-8 dead after car accident Saturday night, family says
A New Orleans-based rapper known to his fans as Tre-8 died after a car accident in Algiers Saturday night, his mother confirmed today.
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Isotopes Snap 2-game Losing Streak
The Albuquerque Isotopes snap a 2-game losing skid in New Orleans to the Zephyrs with a 6-5 win on Sunday afternoon.
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New Orleans students earn their GEDs, a brighter future
Wanda Johnson, formally attired in a blue cap and gown, was waiting with about 200 of her peers for a moment she had been striving toward for a year and a half.
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New Orleans students earn their GEDs, a brighter future
Navy chief petty officer arrested in wife’s stabbing death, possibly with pen, in La. home
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans police say a Navy chief petty officer stationed in Virginia has been arrested and faces charges in the fatal stabbing of his wife — possibly with a pen. Officer Hilal (he-LAHL) Williams of the New Orleans police said Sunday that a first-degree murder warrant accuses 43-year-old David Hugh Marx of killing 51-year-old Mary Lou Marx. Williams says the Naval Criminal …
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Mississippi Fugitive Arrested In New Orleans
The Louisiana State Police Region I Criminal Investigative Division’s New Orleans Office located and arrested a fugitive from Hattiesburg, MS on a warrant for capital murder.
