Saving the healing herbs of the bayou

calendar September 5, 2010

Much of the land of the native Houma people is now underwater, and after the oil spill, one healer’s great-grandson fears that the traditional plants once used to save the ill will soon be lost too. Jason Pitre grew up hearing stories of how his great-grandfather healed babies on the cusp of death using herbs and plants found along Louisiana’s bayous. The tribal healer, or traiteur , was known …

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Money smarts start early

calendar September 4, 2010

Kids aren’t born with financial know-how, so here are ways for parents to impart some lessons In the wake of the economic recession, parents are talking about money with their children more often and earlier in life, according to a recent survey.

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Hunters Saving Money During Tax Break Holiday

calendar September 4, 2010

Hunting season is right around the corner and this weekend you can save a lot of money at the sport goods store.

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$500K worth of Energy Star savings still available in N.C.

calendar September 4, 2010

KINSTON — Anyone hoping to take part in the national savings event on Energy Star-rated products still has a chance to do so. North Carolina received $8.8 million through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to participate in the Energy Star program.

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NY lifeguard called angel after saving swimmer

calendar September 4, 2010

NEW YORK — A Long Island lifeguard is being called a guardian angel after saving a swimmer from dangerous rip currents. Eighteen-year old Kristen Caulfield had just finished her shift at the Atlantic Beach Club Thursday when she saw people shouting and pointing at a struggling swimmer 100 yards from shore.

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Saving tax when selling property

calendar September 4, 2010

You can invest the proceeds in capital gains bond or reinvest in another residential property.

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Savings take a dive as consumers spend

calendar September 4, 2010

CONSUMERS are plundering their savings to meet rising mortgage payments while splashing out on holidays and computers.

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Town closes police department to save money

calendar September 4, 2010

CLARKSTON, Mich. – A small town in Michigan has eliminated its police department as a way to save money.

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Students, show how to save money

calendar September 4, 2010

Two Rivers Bank & Trust hopes to see how much children know about saving through its Lights, Camera, Save! competition.

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Students, show how to save money

calendar September 4, 2010

Two Rivers Bank & Trust hopes to see how much children know about saving through its Lights, Camera, Save! competition.

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