$99 for $200 Toward a Permanent-Makeup Application at Softouch Permanent Makeup in Kenner

The goal of permanent makeup is to be subtle, natural, and attractive—unlike the goals of its predecessor, the Sharpie mustache, which was invented during slumber-party hijinks. Grasp indelible beauty with today’s Groupon: for $99, you get $200 toward a permanent-makeup application at Softouch Permanent Makeup in Kenner and New Orleans. The fully licensed and certified micropigmentation specialists at Softouch Permanent Makeup enhance clients’ features with a subtle and safe technique known as the SofTap Hand Method. This technique uses fine in-line disposable needles, rather than a traditional tattoo gun or a hypodermic crayon, to gently tap natural shades under the skin’s surface. During each consultation, makeup artists take exact measurements to ensure satisfaction and apply a numbing agent to reduce discomfort. Augment ocular beauty with a single subtle line on either the top or bottom lid (a $250 value) or make lashes look fuller with a small dot of color between each eye bristle (a $250 value/top lashes). Pigment professionals can also spruce up sparse eyebrows with natural-looking strokes (a $400 value) and prettify pouts with a full color treatment (a $550 value), perfect for kissing practice with your hand as it doesn’t leave evidence behind. Transformations typically require two visits to achieve the desired look, and clients should expect to have at least one maintenance visit in the forthcoming dystopian future. All pigments used by Softouch Permanent Makeup are hypoallergenic and free of FD&C and D&C dyes. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Upset Stomachs Which famous lady-pilot subsisted only on rainclouds and bad news? Read more…

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$40 for $90 Worth of Women’s Apparel from Reality In Style

Clothing, which has been hugging humans since the dawn of history, is predicted to replace skin by the year 2034. Dress yourself while you still can with today’s Groupon: for $40, you get $90 worth of comfortable and flattering apparel online from Reality In Style . Reality In Style focuses on stylish clothing constructed from soft fabrics designed to accentuate bodies of any make and model. Best friends Denise Apicella and Rachel Blakeman founded the company after extensively speaking with working professionals and socially active mothers and finding that chic-but-wearable clothing had taken a back seat to high-fashion rigidity and dragon-skin armor. The exclusive lines of tops, bottoms, jackets, and dresses have simplified, everyday names such as Andrew, David, and Nick. Tops from the Scott line, such as the scoop-neck Scott R JR tank, with an elegant chiffon trimming, are offered in simple black or white ($80). For a dressier silhouette, flatter your shadow with the Nameless skirt, which is available in black or charcoal gray ($155). Peruse the cyber racks to pick out a new work-appropriate outfit, or have a passing cat choose for you by walking haphazardly across the keyboard, pawing selections as it goes. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Getting Motivated How can old hair and lime juice help you achieve your goals? Read more…

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$64 for Custom 70"x53" Photo Blanket, Plus Shipping, from PhotoWeavers ($129 Value)

Blankets provide warmth at night, security capes for children, and nourishment for roaming hordes of goats. Wrap up in a personalized wonder-covering with today’s Groupon: for $64, you get a custom 70″x53″ photo blanket (a $129 value, shipping included) from PhotoWeavers , a family-owned textile mill that re-creates images by weaving them into the fabric, rather than printing over finished cloth. The blanket-design process offers myriad creative options for those tired of basic fleeces and plaid throws. First, upload a photo and choose either the simple method, which produces a blanket with just the image woven into the surface, or the customizable method, which allows users to personalize the image with borders, labels, and insignias. With the latter method, customers can unleash their inner designer with themed borders depicting hobbies such as golf or fishing; insignias celebrating friends or family in uniform; or graphics celebrating holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries. For example, upload an image of the family dog chasing its tail, add a dog-themed border with tennis balls and biscuits, and insert a wildly creative, custom caption such as “dog blanket.” After the image and graphic layout is submitted, a PhotoWeavers designer will weave the image into a blanket using around 8 miles of cotton thread, which is roughly equivalent to three zillion Q-tips. Though PhotoWeavers sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Getting Motivated How can old hair and lime juice help you achieve your goals? Read more…

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ReadSoft Announces 2011 User Conference: ReadSoft Processes Your Vision

NEW ORLEANS, LA–(Marketwire – 02/22/11) – “Over the years, ReadSoft has expanded its vision from capturing customers’ business-critical information to automating their end-to-end document processes,” said Bob Fresneda, President of ReadSoft North America. “This has played an instrumental role in achieving the goals of our customers and partners. They select ReadSoft because we are the best …

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Is Finding A School That Is Safe, And Focused On The Goals Of Education And Not Politics A Challenge?

I pose this question to address both public and private schools. If people are struggling against bankruptcy why are they having to look at private schools? Why has our Local, State and Federal Governements left it up to private schools to fill the demand for elementary, middle and high school education? Why is the help in the form of (difficult to aquire) “school vouchers” that pay for , at most 1/2 of a child’s private school education? Furthermore, if any American population is so reliant on private schools how can “no child left behind” be a truth? Private schools do not help gifted or special educational needs children. If Catholic schools want to be the answer, are they able to serve the special educational needs of 10 +% of children? Does privatization of everything mean we still have to pay taxes? Where are we going New Orleans? Where are we going America?

New Orleans Hornets fire Coach Byron Scott (WLOX-TV Biloxi)

WEST WEGO, LA (AP) – The New Orleans Hornets have fired coach Byron Scott and named general manager Jeff Bower as his replacement. In a statement released Thursday owner George Shinn said the move gives the Hornets the best opportunity “to reach our goals this season.”

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New Orleans fire coach Byron Scott, name GM Jeff Bower as replacement and bring back Tim Floyd (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

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New Orleans Hornets fire head coach Byron Scott, general manager Jeff Bower to take over (New York Daily News)

The New Orleans Hornets have fired coach Byron Scott and named general manager Jeff Bower as his replacement. In a statement released Thursday owner George Shinn said the move gives the Hornets the best opportunity “to reach our goals this season.”.

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