Is Your School State Approved? November 4, 2009

I just finished wrapping up a story on schools that are not state approved in Louisiana.  My research started when our WDSU Problem Solvers told me they had several complaint calls from graduates of Metro Outreach Christian Academy  who believe their diplomas are not good.  See story here (coming soon)
At the Department of Education in [...]

Solar Lighting October 1, 2009

You might wonder about a more efficient energy system when you see street lights out at night and others on during the day.    With the promise of not only cleaner energy but self-sufficient and more cost-efficient energy, New Orleans Public Works Director Robert Mendoza says he’s writing requests for solar-lighting proposals now.
New Orleans is one [...]

Increase Gas Mileage September 28, 2009

If you missed our story on ways to increase your gas mileage click here for tips from the FTC.
     In the meantime, the federal trade commission says you should be skeptical of any device claiming to boost your mileage. The EPA has tested more than a 100 of those products, and very few add any [...]

Food Labels Mislead September 24, 2009

Well I’m not that health conscience, but when I did think I was making healthier choices with my groceries I was often wrong.  The bread says “whole wheat” but it almost completely white enriched flour. The cereal “Smart Start” is labeled one of the healthiest options but has more sugar (17 g) than “Fruit Loops” (12 [...]

Lemongrass Repels Bugs? September 18, 2009

As many of you know we are renovating a house… ok no easy task.  But in working on this 120 year old gem- with a gutted first floor- it seems another challenge we’re facing is letting bugs in the house!  I am getting bitten constantly and it’s driving me nuts!  (We live upstairs in the main part of [...]

Free Chick-Fil-A Today! September 7, 2009

Here’s a Labor Day treat ! At its 14-hundred stores in 38 states, anyone who goes to a Chick-Fil-A after 10:30 wearing a sports team logo can get a FREE chick-fil-a original chicken sandwich today.  It’s that easy!  Yum. The promotion is a continuation of the restaurant being the named sponsor of the Alabama – Virginia Tech [...]

Maytag Recalls More Refrigerators August 28, 2009

Maytag, which previously recalled 1.6 million refrigerators, is recalling 46,000 more.  The units could experience an electrical failure in the relay that turns on the compressor.  It could overheat and cause a fire hazard.  Owners can check with maytag at 1.866.533.9817 to see if they have the model in question and schedule a free in-home [...]

Clunkers Last Chance For Cash August 24, 2009

Plenty of Clunkers but no more cash! 
You do have one more day to “cash in” on your clunker (today).  The program ends tonight at 7 p.m. CST.
     Auto dealers are reporting a last-second rush from car buyers, hoping to
take advantage of the federal government’s “cash for clunkers” program.      The government announced thursday it would hit the [...]

Shop Tax-Free August 7, 2009

I HAD to go shopping in Oregon before I left on a work trip last year… to take advantage of tax-free shopping.   Only a handfull of states offer this, although Louisiana is having a Tax-Free Holiday today and tomorrow.  I included the information below, but first…
Do you think the state should get rid of state [...]

DTV Coupon Deadline Today! July 31, 2009

By now you know if you made the “digital tv switch” successfully,
but you might still have some analog tv’s that aren’t connected to cable or satellite.  You don’t have to get rid of them, those sets need a converter box to pick up broadcast signals.
TODAY (Friday) is your last chance to get a $40.00  government [...]