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In an office building on Airline Drive in Bossier City, at least a dozen people sat at desks with their eyes glued to computer screens and telephones.The open space was clean ― no walls for the most part, meeting rooms separated by partitions. It had the feel of a startup though the people in the room were not in the technology business.They're in the education business. In a matter of months Virginia College has been able to find a temporary space to work out of while its 57,000-square-foot facility is being constructed at Pierre Bossier Mall.

When it comes to local colleges and universities, it is the new kids on the block, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't know the area."We had a team research six months to a year before we came here," Lisa Ramirez, campus president, said. "We look at what the needs are and if they are being met."For Shreveport, the school will offer certificates, associates, bachelors and masters degrees in business administration, cyber security, 3D imaging and animation. Right now, the campus is recruiting for its business and allied health programs, said Mark Godrey, director of admissions.

The campus started an aggressive recruitment effort on April 16 and hopes to start classes July 11. The typical college student for the campus mirrors the area's demographics. The college is 83 percent female, 73 percent single and 61 percent black. The typical student is 27 and lives within a 30-mile radius of the campus."The reception has been really good," Godrey said. "It's positive word-of-mouth and we're starting to get a response."The for-profit college is owned by Education Corporation of America, which also owns other entities that include Golf Academy of America. System-wide, more than 20,000 students have taken classes at Virginia College at other locations including Jackson and Biloxi, Miss., and Huntsville, Ala. The Shreveport location is the second in this state, after Baton Rouge.



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As soon as new brides receive their dowry, they start planning for their big day. Some decide to make it an extravagant event, while others prefer to make it an intimate affair with just close friends and family members. The demand for wedding dresses rises at holiday periods and especially during summer, the wedding season. "The high season for weddings is June and July; most hair salons and tailors are busy in this period of time," said Sorayya Ahmed, owner of Farawla salon and tailoring. "We receive many orders during that particular period from brides who wish to look their best on their big night," she added.

"Many brides cannot afford to pay big money for all the services salons provide, aside from all the money she has to pay for her wedding dress, which could cost her around SR10,000."Many brides feel that paying that much money for a dress that they will only wear for one night is a waste of money. "I would never pay this much for a wedding dress, knowing that people will only see me for four hours," said Eman Youssef, 26-year-old bride-to-be. "I also think that it's ridiculous to buy a dress that a bride will wear for one night. That's why I'm approaching boutiques that rent wedding dresses expecting to pay only SR2,000 and not more," she added.

Renting out used wedding dresses is a good investment, according to Mariam Al-Kaf, wedding dress boutique owner. "I came up with this idea right after I got married. Knowing that I spent a lot of money on my wedding night, I had to come up with an idea to bring that money back," she said. "I started renting my own dress to my neighbors and their friends secretly, because I was ashamed that people might find out about it. I started to make little changes on my dress to make it different every time someone rents it," she added."A few months later my friends started sending me their own wedding dresses to rent out for them. Now here I am, owning a shop with almost 30 used rental dresses and I'm making good money out of it," she added.


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An innovative and picturesque showcasing of Crystal's award-winning service, space, quality, and choices, as well as recent innovations, such as travel easement via Fast-Track Check-In and VIP Airport Service, culinary enhancements like All Inclusive, Chinese "Comfort Food," and a late-night Bistro, plus redesigns, new entertainment and local dignitary visits.Itineraries grouped by region: World & Grand Cruises (South America and Australasia in 2013, and LA to London in 2014), the Exotics, Tropical Escapes, New England and Canada, South America and Antarctica, and Europe and the Mediterranean.

New routes, including cruises beginning and ending in Reykjavik, Dublin, Bali, Brisbane, and Kobe in 2013, as well as explorations of Polynesia, Indonesia, and the Andaman Sea in 2014.19 maiden calls, plus returns to less-visited ports-of-call and lands like the Shetland Islands; Savannah, Georgia; Pusan, Korea; Izmir, Turkey; Tokyo; Burma; Namibia; and the Cook Islands.2013 theme cruises, including new Photography, Garden Design, and Esprit du Grand Prix Experiences of Discovery.A more than 250% increase in shorter European voyages, with 75% of 2013's summer sailings lasting 7 to 12 days, more than half of those departing on weekends.

More than 85% of 2013's voyages in port for two or more days, marking a continued increase in days and nights spent locally.Crystal's all-inclusive value, including special offers such as Crystal Family Memories and Explorer Combinations, as well as always-complimentary offering like specialty restaurant cuisine from Nobu. With "Book Now" fares expiring every 60 days, a pull-out compendium outlining all pricing, including cruise port, security, and handling charges, will be issued every two months. Crystal will also soon be issuing an iPhone App and Aurasma videos that embrace the unique watercolor and photography elements displayed throughout the Atlas.


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They say the best camera is the one that you have with you. And in most cases these days, that's become the camera inside your smartphone.The iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S already have great cameras -- some of the best on any smartphones out there. In fact, the camera on Apple's phone might already have you leaving your point and shoot at home in some instances and relying on it as your sole camera. However, there are a few things you lose by not having that point-and-shoot or standalone camera. And they're things you can't achieve by just downloading an app.

Whether you want to take shots with different compositions or of farther-away subjects, or you're looking to take more stable or better-lit photos, you'll want to check out the three types of iPhone accessories below.The Olloclip is my favorite of the bunch, mostly because of its size. The lens clips, as its name implies, to the top of the iPhone and is no bigger than a box of matches. You can see how easily it clips on in the video at the beginning of this story, but the other great thing about this small device is that it contains all the lenses you want in one.

One end has a fisheye lens and the other has a macro/wide angle lens. Unscrew the wide angle and you'll get the macro lens. The macro option is particularly great. If you're worried you won't know which lens is which, a small label along the ring of the lens tells you, but you'd likely be able to tell right by looking at the frame of the shot on the screen. The one downside of the Olloclip -- and actually all of the lenses we tested -- is that it can't fit over an iPhone case.


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Spring is in the air. and Lela Rose as they announce their latest seasonal gift with purchase collaboration. Whether you're picking up Mother's Day treats or restocking your beauty arsenal, shoppers will receive a Lela Rose Neon Vista clutch with a minimum purchase of $100 starting May 1, 2012."We're really starting to feel like pros with these bags, and each spring we try to do something a little different," says designer Lela Rose. "The great part about this piece is that it's big enough to hold my makeup, sunscreen, and the kids' toys, whatever I'm carrying in a given day. And when it's empty it folds right up and I can tuck it away until I need it again."

The acclaimed Lela Rose Spring/Summer 2012 collection took its inspiration from the 'neon graveyards' of Coney Island and Las Vegas, combining her signature elegance with weathered textures and faded colors. The generously proportioned bag (9.5" long by 6.5" tall) is perfectly suited to warm weather adventures while lined with washable eye-catching tangerine fabric and flanked by textured cotton twill panels that showcase a bold print. For a peek behind the scenes at the Lela Rose Spring/Summer 2012 collection as well as beauty looks from her previous seasons, visit the website Video Library. For more on the latest beauty industry happenings, check out the Beauty guest editor recommendations.

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It's a little know fact that a fuzzy tennis ball is great for taking away those surface marks on laminate floors. I learned it from my mom who kept trying to find creative ways for her little children to clean. But what else would be useful to know when cleaning those scuffs, scratches, dirt, and spills from your wood, tile, ceramic, or laminate floors.If a fuzzy tennis ball is good for surface marks made from dark soled shoes, then what else can you do for cleaning up the floors?In my own experience, I've found that water is the best cleaning solution.

Water gets up the basic dirt and clears the spills and with some good elbow grease just plan water will get up the scuffs and marks. Water even can leave a shine to the surface that is more natural than any store bought solution. However, in this day of cleansers and anti-bacterial solutions it's hard to know what formula will work best for each type of flooring.Wood flooring is delicate and depending on the treatment already on the wood (if any at all), water would be your best cleaning solution. If you would like the wood to shine you'll want to bargain shop for the best wood and surface cleaner available to you for a fair and reasonable price. However, I've found that water still is the best solution for cleaning wood floors.

Of course, if you want a polished wood floor this will require time and effort. With a good floor wax and a buffer, you can get the desired look you want.Surprising enough vinegar is a great alternate to store bought solutions or any name brand cleaner. A mixture of vinegar and water, whether on the tile in your bath or the ceramic in your kitchen, will get up the spots or spills and even give you the anti-bacterial remedy that you might desire in such places. To be honest it doesn't quite matter the ratio of vinegar to water, but the more vinegar, the more vinegar you'll smell. But I do agree that vinegar is much better than the smell of bleach.


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It spent one month at sea, journeying from the rugged, expansive and cold American state of Utah to the flat, small and tropical island of Singapore.And last Wednesday night, Twinky, the baby dinosaur, arrived in its adopted land - packed in 12 crates on a 20-foot container.But it will be a while before Singapore will unveil the rare 12m long find at its new home, as the yet-to-be-built Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum will be ready only in two years' time.The 7,500 sq m purpose-built museum at the National University of Singapore (NUS) will house not just Twinky and two larger dinosaurs, but also one of the biggest collections of South-east Asian animals in the region.

For now, Twinky will wait patiently in an undisclosed temperature-controlled and secure warehouse for its star turn - and the arrival of its 'parents'.Twinky, Apollo and Prince were found buried together in a quarry in Wyoming between 2007 and 2010.When the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research at NUS heard of the discovery last year, it made a successful bid to buy the trio for $8 million.The museum's team, headed by Professor Leo Tan, 67, and Professor Peter Ng, 52, went on an intense two-month fund- raising drive to buy the giant, pre-historic creatures.They sealed the deal when Della Lee, wife of Lee Foundation chairman Lee Seng Gee, stepped in to top up the $2 million collected.

Prof Tan, director of special projects at the Faculty of Science dean's office, is impatient for the arrival of Apollo and Prince.He said: 'The sooner we get them here, the better. We want them in our hands, on our soil. It belongs to the people of Singapore.'The duo, both 24m long, are affectionately referred to by the museum as Twinky's parents.The trio, 80 per cent complete when found, are diplodocid sauropod dinosaurs, one of the biggest animals to walk the Earth some 150 million years ago.Apollo is expected to arrive within six months, while Prince will arrive in time for the museum's opening.


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With warm weather luring us outside for fun outdoor activities, using a digital camera ensures timeless memories with family and friends are captured in a snap. Even with increased smartphone usage, - a recent Consumer Electronics Association report stated that 43 percent of consumers have used a smartphone in the past year to capture images - digital cameras remain the most common devices for capturing photos, with 73 percent having used a digital camera over the same time period.For an added bonus, there are a number of shockproof cameras that can survive underwater escapades - places your smartphone can't go.

More features - Digital camera features vary and can enhance your pictures to truly capture the moment. Features range from basic blink and smile detection; to more sophisticated, such as optical image stabilization, which adjusts unintentional camera movements for clear, crisp pictures; and pancapture, for creating a seamless panoramic picture. Increased resolution, higher zoom levels and wide angle lenses are all more advanced features not available in smartphones.Another relatively new and intriguing option are bridge cameras, which are easy to use for budding photographers seeking higher power and a more professional look and feel, but still at a reasonable price and no where near the cost on an entry level DSLR.

Never miss a shot - Digital cameras offer shutterbugs increased shutter speed, continuous high-speed shooting capabilities, object tracking, improved high dynamic range and more. The sophisticated performance and faster speed of ultra-compact cameras such as the GE E1410SW help capture action shots like an amazing baseball catch or the graduate tossing her cap with brilliant clarity.There are numerous options for compact, slim, highly affordable digital cameras that won't weigh you down while on the move. You can leave your bulky camera bag at home and simply toss your compact camera in a pocket, purse or backpack. There are plenty of types of digital cameras to choose from, ranging from simple point-and-shoots to higher end DSLRs.

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It's a prom must-have, right up there with the dress and shoes: The guy's tie must match the girl's gown. And many teens today use cellphones to aid the color coordination.Kourtney Ziercher took a picture of her dress in the store to send to her date, Michael George, for her prom last year at Barat Academy in Chesterfield, Mo."I told him it was burnt orange, and he got the tie to match," she said."She knew that it was not a typical color, but the tie I got even had a little design on it that matched the design on the dress," Michael said, referring to a light tiger stripe print on the fabric. "She was really excited about it. The girl's dress is a big deal. If the outfit doesn't go perfectly, if the guy isn't matching, it's a problem. I made sure it worked."

In Fort Collins, Colo., Amy Weintraub sent a picture of her chocolate brown dress to her date, Luke Siddens, and he used the image to get a matching tie and vest for their prom last week at Poudre High School."I didn't realize he wanted to match me," Amy said. "He just kind of decided that on his own. It was a little lighter than the dress, but it matched pretty well."For homemade dresses, ties can always be made from leftover fabric. For a 2010 prom at the Stanley Humphries Secondary School in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada, Arielle Roberts made her own dress with the help of a grandmother and aunt. Her date's mom sewed a matching tie "when the green bow-tie and cummerbund she'd ordered for him weren't quite the right shade," Arielle said.

But with so many dresses store-bought these days, and with cellphone photos sometimes producing unreliable hues, stores often provide physical swatches to assist in color coordination. David's Bridal, which expects to sell 110,000 prom dresses this year in 300 stores, sells fabric swatches for $1 with dress purchases.Sarah LaRue, a senior at Sheldon High School in Eugene, Ore., picked out a dress at the local David's Bridal and was happy to have the fabric scrap to give her date. "It's a turquoise blue, and with that dress, you need the exact color to match it," she said. "If it was even a little bit off, it wouldn't look right."


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It is prom time for many area high school students. Korissa Blaser and Morgan Curry of Pearl City wanted to make the glitz and glamor of prom something every girl could afford to do. They joined with high school teacher Kim Hanson to put on "The Girl in the Green Dress" event in March.The event featured reasonably priced prom dresses, a fashion show, complementary manicures and up-dos for the shoppers, and many door prizes. They also announced the winner of "The Girl in the Green Dress" prom makeover.Lena-Winslow High School junior Kalie Becker knew she was entered for the prom makeover. She never dreamed she would win. It was not until she made arrangements for the limo and picked out her dress that it started to feel real.

Becker said Tracy Dahl, district social worker, nominated her for "The Girl in the Green Dress" scholarship."Mrs. Dahl talked to me about the application," Becker said. "She said my name came (to her) right away. Basically, it was girls who don't like live with their parents or had a hard home life and that kind of stuff. Then they wrote a story and gave it to Pearl City. Whoever they thought deserved it got chosen. I was chosen."Becker said she won a free limo ride, prom dress, boutonniere and corsage, a photo shoot, and complementary manicure and hair style.Becker enjoyed Le-Win's prom on April 14 with Chase Huneke.

"It actually meant a lot because I feel like the struggles I've been through in my life was really challenging and stuff," Becker said. "To receive something so big like this, it kind of makes me look back and it's like that was really hard and it's all worth (it) in the end."Becker would like to go to college and possibly study psychology. She says she would like to help other kids."Winning this competition makes me want to do (go to college) even more," she said enthusiastically. "I'm living proof like there are so many struggles you have to keep going. Now it makes me even more excited to help people when I'm older. Just a little event really made a difference for me. It meant a lot."


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