Algiers-based Louisiana House seat grabs interest of 2 candidates

State Rep. Jeff Arnold is seeking to return to the Louisiana House of Representatives for his last term, not only as the senior member of the legislative body, but, he hopes, as speaker.

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We asked you answered: Readers weigh in on ‘Conan’ and burgers in New Orleans

In last week’s entertainment poll, we asked with Jason Momoa starring in the new ” Conan the Barbarian ” in the role made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is who is your favorite Conan? In last week’s Lagniappe, restaurant critic Brett Anderson sampled five new burger joints , which sparked a heated online debate: Which established restaurant … (more)

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"I venture to hope that the photographs shown on the following pages— a series of impressions of old…"

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House Approves Saints License Plate (KATC 3 Lafayette)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – Drivers hoping to show their support of the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints would be able to buy a specialized license plate, under legislation that received approval from a House committee Tuesday. The specialized plate would be designed by working with the NFL team, said Rep. Jeff Arnold, D-New Orleans, the sponsor of the bill (House Bill 165). The measure sailed …

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Payton, Saints look to avoid Super Bowl hangover (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

Sean Payton has been showing off the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the NFL meetings this week, even taking it over to the PGA Tour stop at Bay Hill. The responses have been mixed. “It was like the Holy Grail,” the New Orleans Saints coach said Wednesday of his visit to the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

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What Do Arnold Swartzenneger and Richard Simmons Have In Common

There could not be two more diametrically opposed characters than Arnold Swartzenneger and Richard Simmons yet both have gone on to inspire millions to get in shape while catapulting themselves to fame and fortune. And how did they accomplish these monumental feats? Well let me give you a hint, they used a quality we all share.

Arnold Swartzenneger grew up in a small village in Austria. He became interested in body building at an early age and saw fitness as his ticket to a bigger and better life. Arnold began competing in body building contests and moved to the United States in 1968. He went on to win the Mr. Universe contest 5 years in a row and the Mr. Olympia competition an amazing 6 times. After retiring from the sport he continued his habit of success by turning himself into a top Hollywood actor, marrying into America’s royal family, the Kennedy’s, and becoming California’s Governor, carrying a constant message to the world that with hard work and commitment you can accomplish anything.

Richard Simmons grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana where, as he put it, “lard was a food group and dessert mandatory”. Richard’s weight ballooned to 268 pounds by the time he graduated high school. He took control over his weight by creating a balanced life that included moderate eating and exercise, then relocated to Los Angeles in 1973 to open a health club that embraced people who struggled with their weight giving them a safe haven. SLIMMONS, as it was named, was a big hit and is still operating today in Beverly Hills. He went on to host his own TV show and create a series of sensible weight loss products including his diet plan, Deal-a-Meal and over 50 fitness videos.

So what took these two men from obscurity to leadership? It was one thing they both shared — an unstoppable and unwavering belief in their ability to do and be more!

Belief is the driving force behind any goal, it determines whether we will accomplish what we want or whether we will sit on the sideline wishing things were different.

Belief is what keeps us going even when the odds seem to be stacked against us. Richard was an overweight kid from New Orleans trying to make it in image-conscious Los Angeles. Arnold was a poor immigrant with a thick accent pursuing a Hollywood acting career. They were told countless times to give up their dreams, yet it never shook their strong belief that their dreams could be a reality.

As a Certified Wellness Coach, most of my clients have a goal to lose weight. Some have tried to lose weight so many times in the past that they stop believing they can. But the wonderful thing about belief is it never really leaves us, people with a strong belief in themselves did not go to a store and buy extra doses of belief or get dipped in a belief potion when they are born. It is a quality that lives in each one of us and its supply is limitless, all we have to do is bring it to the surface so we can use it.

We develop belief just like we develop muscle — with exercise. The difference is muscle is built with physical exercise; belief is built by mental exercise. Both take time to develop.

Do this daily exercises routine for the next 30 days and you will build a strong belief in yourself and your ability to accomplish your goal.

1. Practice Gratitude – Start every morning with a list of things you are grateful for right now. This is a powerful way to begin shifting away from a “woe is me” attitude to a more positive outlook. As soon as your feet hit the floor in the morning start going through a list of things you feel good about already having in your life.

Thank you for these two legs that let me stand. Thank you for my family, my dog, allowing me to live in a free country, for the sunshine, for the ability to wake up this morning…

And as you are saying these things, start to think about them as blessings in your life and feel good.

2. Create and go through your list of Belief Builders – Write out a list of things you intend to bring into your life and read through them three times a day. You will want to state them in the present (as if they are already a part of your life) and in a positive form (don’t say, I am glad I am no longer fat, instead say I am so glad I am at my goal weight). Here are some examples:

I enjoy eating a healthy breakfast every morning

I move effortlessly now that I am at my goal weight and it feels great

I love life and live it to the fullest

Here again, it is not enough to say the words, you must feel them and say them without allowing doubt to enter into your mind.

3. Go forward in you day holding on to this positive intention.

This exercise routine is a great place to begin building a strong belief. This method works but like any exercise, you must do it.

Charles Kettering once said, “Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail.”

Richard Simmons and Arnold Swartzenneger accomplished their dreams by believing it was impossible to fail, you can do the same. You don’t have to go on to become the next King of Aerobic Fitness or the next Mr. Olympia, you just have to believe enough in yourself to become the best you.

Marino, Tolivar, Arnold and Lemmler to Star in New Orleans’ White Christmas (Playbill)

Kasey Marino, Julie Tolivar, Rich Arnold and Ashley Lemmler will bring snow to the Big Easy in the classic holiday musical Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at Le Petit Theatre.

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Schwarzenegger visits Austria

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger attends the 57th NBA All-Star Game, part of 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend at the New Orleans Arena on February 17, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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