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Absolute Froggies
“Frog jokes, images, links, even sounds!”

FROGS
“An online exploration of frogs by the Exploratorium in San Francisco .

A Thousand Friends of Frogs
“From Hamline University”

Frog Nirvana
" Frog gifts, jewelry, clothing, fountains & tons of other frogs."

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Friends' Links and Exchanges:

BondDesign, llc
“Full Service Graphic and Web Design in New Orleans"

Southern Tradition Barbershop Quartet - Singing together since 1989

Octavia Books
"Continues to advance New Orleans' fine tradition of independent bookselling."

A Very Sweet Blog
Tell Me About The Frogs Kim! (A lifestyle and fashion blog by Kim Alston)

Dat's Cajun
the retail division of Louisiana Gifts and Gallery, Inc. has been introduced to help our retailers since Katrina and Rita have devastated so much of our tourism.

Spa Reyna
A small, client oriented full service spa with a distinctive New Orleans feel. Focusing on the absolute best service providers to ensure an unparalleled level of customer service, allowing to provide discretion for our high profile clients.

Mercy Family Center
- outpatient behavioral health clinic with locations in the Greater New Orleans area and on the North Shore. Founded in 1992, Mercy Family Center serves children and families from all parts of Louisiana and Southern Mississippi.

Rochambeau Blog - Blue Frog Chocolates Review.

Mardi Gras Chorus - the Greater New Orleans Chapter

Barbershop Harmony Society - We keep the Whole World Singing

Chronos Coffee - Find the highest quality blends made from the best roasting processes.

Downtown New Orleans Hotels
- Welcome to New Orleans, LA! Downtown New Orleans Hotels offers
great rates on over 50 hotels near downtown New Orleans.

Piranesi Antiques and Decoration
- New Orleans Antiques: The newest addition to the eclectic, creative Lower Garden District art and antique scene on Magazine Street.

RSVP Stationers
- One of the largest purveyors of, printer compatible, blank invitation card stock in the United States. The perfect invitation for every occasion or theme party, corporate or social event.

Samyra Fashion Jewelry
- The United States purveyor of unique and exclusive European jewelry. Samyra offers an extensive collection of the creative design team of Dyrberg / Kern.

Modern Men Barber Shop
- Men's grooming, cuts and shaves, on Magazine Street.

Shop, Wine, Dine, Relax... in the Heart of New Orleans

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Magazine Street Merchants Association

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New Orleans’ classiest confectioner, Blue Frog Chocolates, keeps candy lovers hopping with delectable imported and domestic chocolates, and a vast array of party trays, gift baskets, wedding and Mardi Gras favors, corporate gifts and holiday specials. Hop on in!

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Health and Nutrition “From the Chocolate and Cocoa trade associations” Chocolate and Your Health “From CandyUSA” California Academy of Science - Natural History Museum - CHOCOLATE HEALTH FACTS Chocolate and Health Brochure "A comprehensive and well referenced PDF document on the scientific aspects of Chocolate and Health, prepared primarily for health professionals, prepared by the Chocolate Manufacturers Association with technical assistance from the American Dietetic Association."	Health Central - Health Food? "Is chocolate the NEW health food? Chocolate is HEALTHY for Teeth Read Article HERE How Chocolate Can Save the Planet from NPR's "Climate Connections" series, played 11/19/07 In One Study, a Heart Benefit for Chocolate - The New York Times: In a study that will provide comfort to chocoholics everywhere, researchers in Sweden have found evidence that people who eat chocolate have increased survival rates after a heart attack — and it may be that the more they eat, the better.
* NEW: Read about another study confirming the evidence suggesting cardio-vascular health benefits from chocolate – as if you needed another excuse to eat it! (2 artciles HERE and HERE)
Chocolate in moderation may be good for you! There is a widespread belief that anything which tastes good must be bad for you. However, this 1998 article from the British Medical Journal challenges that! They followed a cohort of Harvard alumni for five years and found that those who ate candy were likely to live significantly longer than non-consumers. Mortality was lowest in those who consumed candy 1-3 times a month and rose in more frequent consumers. The authors propose the antioxidant properties of chocolate as a plausible explanation for the effect. HMMMM! Better read it, then HOP ON IN! <<< Download!
CHOCOLATE HAS BENEFICIAL CARDIOVASCULAR EFFECTS: WE KNEW THIS, BUT FOR YOU NON-BELIEVERS... A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that "A calorie-balanced increase in consumption of dark chocolate may favorably affect BP in previously untreated elderly hypertensive individuals." READ: Chocolate (in moderation - all things in moderation!) may help high blood pressure. Read the full article HERE. (How many more excuses do you need to come visit us at Blue Frog Chocolates??)
The Fall 2003 Issue of Eating Well “Chocolate Unwrapped” - Chocolate and Health: “Could it be just what the doctor ordered?” Download the article here: <<Chocolate Unwrapped>>
Dark Chocolate Improves Endothelial Function in Healthy Adults: Published on Medscape: Flavonoid-rich dark chocolate improves endothelial function and is associated with increased plasma epicatechin concentrations in healthy adults, according to the results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the June issue of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2004;23:197-204. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE:
Dark Chocolate Inhibits Platelet Aggregation in Healthy Volunteers Published on Medscape Conclusion of the Study : Dark chocolate acutely reduces platelet activity, and has potential to reduce CVD and thromboembolic disease.Presenter: Gwen Kennedy, PhD (Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom) Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis; Birmingham, UK, July 12-18, 2003 CLICK HERE TO READ MORE:
Flavonoid-Rich Dark Chocolate Improves Endothelial Function: Dark chocolate derived from the plant (Theobroma cacao) is a rich source of flavonoids. Cardioprotective effects including antioxidant properties, inhibition of platelet activity, and activation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase have been ascribed to the cocoa flavonoids. I n a randomized double blind, placebo trial, recently published in Journal of the American College of Nutrition, (Vol. 23, No. 3, 197-204, 2004), Engler et all conclude that "This is the first clinical trial to demonstrate improved endothelial function in healthy adults following short-term consumption of flavonoid-rich dark chocolate.....Our findings suggest a possible cardioprotective effect by flavonoid-rich chocolate, independent of changes in measures of oxidative stress and lipid profiles." To read the entire (rather technical) research article, download the PDF (link here) or go to http://www.jacn.org/cgi/content/full/23/3/197
Eat Chocolate, Live Longer? - Read the Oct 10, 2004 New York Times Article about the quest to make cocoa a healthful, "functional" food. - see The New York Times HERE
The Chocolate Cure-All - City Life Magazine: Is a daily chocolate treat a prescription for health and happiness? An article interview with Rick, the owner of Blue Frog Chocolates. (April 2005) - Open the PDF Here: Chocolate Health - City Life Magazine
The MARS COMPANY on MSNBC Mars Company has unveiled plans to develop medications that use a component of cocoa to help treat diabetes, strokes and vascular disease. The mounting scientific evidence [on health benefits of cocoa] is extraordinary, said Dr. Norm Hollenberg, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, which has collaborated with Mars on cocoa research.
Chocolate helps fight tooth-decay (click below) CHOCOLATE HEALTHY FOR TEETH: Reserch shows chocolate may be healthy to fight against tooth decay.
Chocolate and Health - an excellent site providing an overview of the health claims, and health myths, concerning chocolate. Click Here: allchocolate.com
* The AAMC Reporter talks about Blue Frog Chocolates and the owners HERE (Article by AAMC Reporter, August 2007)
Delta Sky Magazine - Laissez les Bons Shoppings: SWEET REWARDS Image HERE
Does chocolate have cardiovascular benefits? READ THE EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER FROM THE JOURNAL OF FAMILY PRACTICE (HERE) ..... Based on available evidence, it appears that, YES, EATING CHOCOLATE REDUCES BLOOD PRESSURE which is of course very important in reducing risk of developing cardio-vascular disease. In the lingo of medical evidence, this evidence is considered to have a “strength of recommendation (SOR) B” meaning that there are limitations to studies done so far on the subject. (A lot of what is routine medical practice is based on opinion only or much weaker or even absent evidence. So SOR B, while not optimal, is not bad.) For example, no studies, however, have evaluated the long-term cardiovascular effects of chocolate. But, it is clearly feasible since chocolate contains high levels of flavonol and a diet rich in flavonoids is associated with reduced death rates from coronary heart disease (also a SOR: B) *So, take your blood pressure medicine and some chocolate every day!*
Frequent Chocolate Consumption Linked to Lower BMI A recent study in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that frequent chocolate consumption was associated with lower body mass index (BMI), even when adjusting for calorie intake, saturated fat intake, and mood. How 'bout that chocolate lovers! Check out more HERE

Dark Chocolate Inhibits Platelet Aggregation in Healthy Volunteers Published on Medscape

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Dark Chocolate Inhibits Platelet Aggregation in Healthy Volunteers
Published on Medscape