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When diets have failed and you’ve decided “Enough of this!” and you’re investigating weight loss surgery, pay careful attention to both the surgeon and the facility where you’ll have your surgery. Keep in mind that Willis-Knighton Medical Center is a high-tech location, even offering robotic bariatric surgery.

“There’s an energy brewing here. From the infectious new breath of life that has revived downtown Shreveport, to the progression of Shreveport Common, to the enhanced quality of life new businesses have added to the city, Shreveport-Bossier is at the helm of a true sense of individuality and progress.

The Acadian architectural style of Coates Bluff at Wright Island, our newest environmentally focused community with innovative one and two bedroom residences will promote energy savings. Coates Bluff development will create a unique “resort-style” living within a historic and tranquil environment at a central address.

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Statistics show there are more than a hundred million TV sets in this country and only about 65 million bathtubs, which means there are a lot of dirty people watching TV..

[Columnist’s Note: In 60 days, ready or not, the state’s LSU Hospital in Shreveport will transition to operation by the “private” Biomedical Research Foundation. For now, this is more an old-style Louisiana political op than due replacement of our centuriesold charity hospital system.

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In his tenure as Bossier mayor, George Dement was able to help facilitate the arrival of the casinos to Bossier City, which in turn, funded many projects around the city including the Arthur Teague Parkway and CenturyLink Center.

“Accreditation validates a chamber as having programs that benefit their local economy and for positively influencing action in their community,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, U.S. Chamber Executive Director of Political Affairs and Federation Relations.

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The Philadelphia Center of Shreveport, Northwest Louisiana’s HIV/AIDS resource center, promises “a night of enchantment” for this year’s Auction Against AIDS held Aug. 3 at the Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino and Hotel. The theme for this year’s gala is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

“I had a customer come in the other day and purchase our Sonos sound system. He was new in town, saw our ad in The Forum.

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An after-dinner cocktail event benefitting Easter Seals Louisiana was held June 22 at East Ridge Country Club. Called “Chocolate and Champagne,” it featured desserts, drinks, live music and a silent auction. The tables were decorated with a variety of beautiful white fl owers.

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Rasmussen is a native of Bossier City who was going for a major in Radiology when she realized that she was not on the right career trajectory. Then, through a ‘temp’ agency, she wound up at the Shreveport office of Prudential Preferred Properties and realized her true calling.

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately. OK, you’re probably wondering how that new experience is working out for me. I know that’s what my media friends are probably chuckling over. Anyway, there is so much going on that I nd it hard to keep up or do not nd the time to write about various issues.

homas Air Conditioning and Heating, serving northwest Louisiana, can keep you cool this summer at an affordable price with personal service. Owner David Thomas has 25 years of experience in maintenance, service and sales in the air conditioning and heating industry.

We have been commissioned by the owners of The Rug Gallery to sell out their huge existing inventory of rugs, collectibles, rug display racks, etc. to the highest bidder. We will hold an auction on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 9AM CST, with online absentee bidding starting immediately mediately and ending on Saturday morning, August 3, 2013 at 8AM CST.

Each year, the ATHENA Award is presented to two individuals who have attained and personify the highest level of professional excellence by showing creativity and initiative in their business or profession, have devoted time and energy to improve...

The Caddo Parish Registrar of Voters will conduct voter registration at the following Shreve Memorial Libraries in Caddo Parish..

Per Darby’s letter to the Mayor: “We request that the nance director prepare a PowerPoint presentation to fully outline all the inner workings of the city’s  nances, including all accounts, breakdowns of all income and expenditures and have hard copies to hand out to the councilmen.

Helen Godfrey-Smith, Chairman-Elect, Murray W. Viser, Chairman, Woody Schick, Past-Chairman, Tom Brice, Chris Haskew, Dick Bremer, Dr. Phillip Rozeman, Robert L. Dean, Johnette Magner, Jacqueline Scott, Scotty Amos, Kent Rogers, Steve Roop, Troy J. Broussard, Robert Lewis, Pete Zanmiller, Dr.

To call Trayvon Martin’s killing an act of racism is an oversimpli cation of an emotionally complex matter of the heart; one which fears racial pro ling and bigotry, whether socially or from within our judicial system.

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The NEA supports creative placemaking projects that help transform communities into lively, beautiful and sustainable places with the arts at their core. The grantee projects will encourage creative activity, create community identity and a sense of place, and help revitalize local economies.

(BPT) – Whether you use old-fashioned manila filing folders, a flash drive or cloud storage, tax and personal finance authorities agree on the importance of saving tax documents and records. In addition to using the information for preparing your next income tax return, it may come in handy years from now.

FANS OF THE POPULAR BASSMASTER CLASSIC TOURNAMENT THAT ROLLED THROUGH SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY LAST YEAR ARE IN FOR A REAL TREAT AGAIN THIS AUGUST WHEN PRO ANGLERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY HIT THE RED RIVER FOR THE FLW FORREST WOOD CUP BASSFISHING TOURNAMENT.

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The Doctors are Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery, Member of American Society of Breast Surgeons, American Society of Breast Disease, American College of Surgeons, Shreveport and Louisiana State Medical Societies.

One of the most common autoimmune system diseases in the United States, psoriasis affects more than 7.5 million Americans, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. Dr. Sarah Glorioso with Willis-Knighton Health System said psoriasis can occur anywhere on the skin of the body or scalp and can even affect the nger and toenails.

Enrollment is open through July 27 for the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3. Enrollment will take place across the Shreveport-Bossier City area at various locations. This is the first and the last time that people from the Ark-La-Tex area will have the opportunity to participate in a cancer research study this large.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ensuring children receive their vaccinations on time is “one of the most important things parents can do to ensure their children’s long-term health – as well as the health of friends, classmates and others in the community.

This is a senior malady called, “postprandial hypotension.” When you eat, blood pours into your digestive system. To maintain your blood pressure, your heart pumps more often and your blood vessels constrict. But these compensatory mechanisms don’t work for some people.

We recognize that each person who chooses to call The Glen home is unique. Throughout our communities we provide opportunities for healthy aging and inspired living. The community you will find here is one that will welcome you with open arms..

Fairfield Family Clinic & Dr. Neil Halim are excited to welcome.

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Atrial fibrillation (often shortened to Afib) is a very common heart problem that involves an irregular heartbeat. People with Afib may notice heart palpitations, weakness and/or chest pain. Sometimes the heart may beat at more than 100 beats per minute.

Thursday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m. Facilitated by Anita Vondra, RN, BSN, Cardiac Rehab and Tallie Mabray, Willis-Knighton Diabetes & Nutrition Center WK Bossier Health Center.

Centrally located on The Oaks campus to Tower at The Oaks, Garden Apartments at The Oaks and Savannah at The Oaks, MarketPlace offers 2,219-square feet of gifts, accessories, and convenience items. “We have something for everyone,” says Ashley Sabins, MarketPlace manager.

It is the telling of Abigail May Alcott’s influence on her daughter‘s writings and career at a time when women had few professional opportunities. LaPlante reveals Abigail was a driving force in the life of Louisa and her three sisters and it will forever change how readers view the characters and their relationships in Louisa’s novels.

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becoming a facilitator of the Stewards of Children, a nationally-recognized, evidence based prevention program from Darkness to Light (D2L). The D2L program can be used to educate adults in the community about the dynamics of child abuse, how to appropriately react when a child discloses abuse, and the proper reporting procedures.

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play at the game to win points, prizes and up to $1,000. Our $95,000 Summer Fun Explosion is from 7-10 p.m. Fridays with a grand prize winner ever Saturday at 10:30 p.m. Prizes are: party barge, July 27.

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During the artist-in-residence process Zhailon Levingston and Drew Ley will turn Twine, located at 1513 Line Ave., into their workshop composing music and writing lyrics to create new songs. An ensemble of performers will perform the songs over the course of several weeks.

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Other sports may have certain aspects that are fun to watch, but usually the games are a joke and not worth watching.

Join us August 10 to celebrate Teen Vogue Back-to-School Saturday™. Enjoy exclusive deals, entertainment, giveaways and a chance to win a trip to NYC!.

I’m not quali ed to answer that question, but I am one of the legions of such strange characters who agree to such an arrangement. Of late, I have agreed to assist in the Emmett Hook Center production of Victor Hugo’s immortal classic, “Les Misérables.

FRANKIE VALLI & THE 4 SEASONS, TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS, THE CRITTERS, CAT STEVENS, CARLY SIMON, BARRY MANILOW, JIM CROCE, ELTON JOHN & KIKI DEE.

Oldenburg joins Moonbot Studios creative partner, William Joyce to represent the film and entertainment industry in Louisiana within AMPAS®. “I didn’t know Brandon when he was in school staring out of that window, but it’s nice to have him in the club,” said Joyce.

Located at 3244 Barksdale Blvd., the eatery’s name is derived from lemongrass, an essential ingredient in Thai and Asian cooking. Lemongrass is an herb native to India and tropical Asia with a subtle citrus avor that can be used dried, powdered or fresh.

In this second installation on Shreveport’s music scene we highlight three bands with diverse styles but with a common pursuit to take music in Shreveport to new heights. Get ready to groove, rock out and unwind with three additions on your summer playlist: The Dubonauts, Hwy Lions and Victor Olston.

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