Sheraton New Orleans (New Orleans, LA) is offering two tax-themed cocktails for those looking to relax and unwind after filing their returns.

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Might even foreign firms make a splash in the market with a national Baidu offering, a la Gap jeans did a few months ago?

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Risotto lovers should head for Trattoria Abele la Temperanza, a tavern offering more than 100 variations, plus local dishes such as brasato (braised meat stew).

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The company could, for example, start offering an a-la-carte service, on a premium tier to customers, pitting it against traditional cable companies.

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Nearby is the 563-room Shangri-La, an ultramodern marble and glass tower hotel offering equally expansive rooms and views, free wi-fi, and a bar on the 36th floor with a very popular happy hour.

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In the battle between a la carte downloads and subscriptions, Lala's new offering should prove highly attractive to music lovers frustrated by the samples of other services.

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While some pay-TV executives say that full "a la carte'" could be overwhelming for viewers, others say that such an offering would be "the dream" but not practical, considering the reality of relationships with entertainment companies.

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And while most custom bike companies used to sell mainly frames that you then had to complete a la carte, the most expensive way to by bike components, they are now offering complete finish kits in a range of quality levels and greatly discounted prices.

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More recently, Seven, Serotta, and IF have begun offering a slate of complete comment finish kits you can order for less than a la carte, but your dealer still usually gets the parts and assembles the bike.

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