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Relocating to a new state also creates lot of questions. There are so many things to learn about real estate in different parts of the state, which schools are the best, which towns offer the best commute, and other such questions.

If you are relocating to Louisiana, you are moving to a state rich in culture, tradition, and history. But you still may have many questions about where to find the best real estate. Here is some information to help you along in your search.

What Type of City Do You Prefer?

If you are relocating for a job you may not be able to move just anywhere in the state; you may have to choose a city fairly close to your new workplace. If you like big towns, the three largest in Louisiana are New Orleans on the southeast shore of the state, Baton Rouge, the capital just northeast of New Orleans, and Shreveport, way up in the northeast corner of the state.

None of these are truly huge cities, as they do not even make the list of the top 30 biggest U.S. cities. Still if you like the hustle and bustle of city life, these areas are where you are most likely to find it. There are plenty of more rural and suburban areas if that is more your style.

What Type of Real Estate Do You Want?

The general rule about housing is that it gets older the closer inside the city limits you get. Much of the area around the Gulf Coast was settled way back in the 1700s and has been well filled-in since that time. Especially in New Orleans, most of the real estate close to the city will be roughly 40 to 50 years old.

If you are looking for a condo or townhouse though, you may be able to find many brand new ones. This is because the major cities are converting many of their old factories and warehouses in chic, new condos for the avant-garde element of the areas. If you move farther out to the suburbs you are likely to find lots of newer real estate, but it may also be more expensive, depending on the neighborhood.

Are You Buying for a Primary Residence or Investment Property?

If you are looking for a solid investment property you would probably do better to buy real estate in or very close to one of Louisiana's major cities. These areas are more highly populated and the rental space is more in demand.

This is especially true of the areas along the coast that house the oil and gas industries. One really nice thing about Louisiana is that the unemployment rate has stayed fairly stable in recent history providing a good supply of workers and renters.

If you are looking to buy your own primary residence in Louisiana, there are a host of other questions that you will need to answer. If you have children, you will certainly want to check out which districts in the state are well-rated.

You may also be interested in being close to a major airport for easy travel convenience. These are located in New Orleans and Shreveport. Finding a good real estate agent can help you to find all the answers to these questions and more, making your relocation to Louisiana a smooth and comfortable process.

Louisiana real estate agents bring considerable expertise to the process of buying or selling your home. To contact the right real estate agent who can provide more information about a particular area of the state, visit www.realestatelouisiana.com.

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The collision happened about 4:15 p.m. The pedestrian suffered serious bodily injury and was rushed to Denver Health Medical Center, said Denver police spokesman Sonny Jackson.

The person's name, age and other information about the accident was not yet available from traffic investigators, he said.

The busy intersection is closed for the investigation with no estimated time to reopen. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area immediately west of Ruby Hill neighborhood.

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The cover fits well, and there isn't any risk of it falling off. The top and bottom are cut out for easy access to controls and the dual-microphones, and the precision cut-outs for the volume switch, USB port, and camera align perfectly. The camera cutout is generous, and doesn't affect the pictures you'll take with the One S' amazing camera in any way.

While not designed for serious abuse, the Skullcandy protective cover will keep your One S looking like the day you bought it, and when combined with a good screen protector should keep everything scratch-free in any purse or pocket. To get one of your own, visit your local T-Mobile store or their website.  We've got a handful of pictures after the break.

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The Wanted, Nina Dobrev Applaud Obama's Same-Sex Marriage Stance

'Vampire Diaries' star tells MTV News, 'I'm glad that he's supporting gay marriage, and hopefully others will follow suit.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Audrey Kim

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In the days since President Obama spoke up in support of same-sex marriage, celebrities have applauded the leader of the free world for his stance on the issue.

Since the president's interview with ABC News on Wednesday, many celebs ranging from Neil Patrick Harris to George Clooney have made it clear that they are pro-Obama.

And, it seems, Obama's message is spreading internationally, as famous people around the world are also giving him props. "I didn't see the announcement when he made it, but I've heard obviously a lot about it, and I think it's great that that man, the President of the United States, who is influential, who people really admire and listen to, is making such a statement, such a sort of controversial statement," "Vampire Diaries" star Nina Dobrev shared.

The Canadian native added, "I don't think [it] should be controversial at this point because we're living in the 21st Century, but I'm glad that he's supporting gay marriage, and hopefully others will follow suit."

Much like Dobrev, British boy banders the Wanted are also giving two thumbs up to Obama. "I think it was a logical step, about time," Jay McGuiness said. "I wish it was church-led in my opinion, but I don't care, it's out there now. Well done, Obama and Co! Even if it was for the right or wrong reasons, it's definitely the right outcome."

McGuiness is referring to some criticism that the president made the announcement hot on the heels of his re-election campaign, after years of not taking a firm stance on the issue. At a press conference for "America's Got Talent" on Thursday, judge Howard Stern noted that he wishes more will come from Obama's declaration. "My feelings are very clear on this," he said. "I wish the president actually had gone further. I wish he had said he was going to back some legislation on the national level."

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton mirrored Stern's sentiments when he spoke to MTV News the same day. "It was definitely happy news, but I almost don't want to applaud him too much, because I wish he would have done this a long time ago," Hilton said. "Having said that, it's better that he did it than not. He could have waited until after the election. However, it's clearly a calculated move in that he felt confident that this won't hurt his chances at getting re-elected, and that's why he did it."

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The British boy band has released a new live concert video of members belting out the track "More Than This." It's off the group's upcoming DVD, Up All Night: The Live Tour, which hits stores everywhere on May 29.

Watch Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik in action below and then vote:

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Who is your favorite member of One Direction?

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Lease an iPad - Hardsoft Computers

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Since its release in March of this year the new Apple iPad has again shown it is the most popular tablet available on the market. And compared to previous iPad releases it seems that Apple have managed to greatly reduce the widespread pandemonium and stock shortages which saw previous generations being sold for multiple times their value on eBay.

As an Authorised Apple Reseller with iPad status HardSoft Computers have put together a great finance deal combining Apple?s enfant terrible and the sort of options our customers have become accustomed to.

Firstly all iPads leased from HardSoft come with a full three year hardware warranty. This is above and beyond anything Apple offer;? with Applecare only going to a maximum of two years.? Should your iPad develop a fault within the three year lease period; simply call or email our technical department (technical@hardsoft.co.uk) and they will arrange collection of your iPad at your earliest convenience. Once its repaired the iPad will be shipped abck to you on a next business day basis; hopefully making your time away from the iPad as smooth and painless as possible.

Also included within all our flexible finance leases on the new iPad is a three year zero excess insurance. So far some of the more exciting claims have been an iPad that fell from a helicopter taking off; one that got run over on the school run and another one that lost a fight with a carton of Tropicana. The insurance also covers theft as long as you aren?t negligent i.e. don?t leave it on your passenger seat in full view with a steal me sticker on it (you?ve all seen the government?s adverts!). As HardSoft control the ipad insurance we can limit the time taken to replace or repair an iPad there should be no waiting for the insurance company to get multiple quotes and losing your paperwork!

Our iPads start from ?4.55+Vat per week on a three year Flexible Finance Lease from HardSoft. We can also build specific packages for larger organisation or schools who went to implement 10 or more iPads.

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• Android 2.3 Gingerbread
• 3.5-inch touchscreen
• 800 MHz processor
• 5MP rear-facing camera

Looking to grab one for yourself or someone in your family? Check out the source link below to head on over to the Virgin Mobile USA pre-order site. Plus, don't forget to have a look at our previous hands-on with the device.

Source: Virgin Mobile USA

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