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July 8 - 21, 2015 Vol. XXVI, Issue XXII
Linnea Fayard Allen and Jenny Warren will perform in the Shreveport Little Theatre's production of 'Chicago.'.

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‘Forum’ wins big
We had trouble selecting which designs would get an LPA nomination,” Earhart said. “This past year was an excellent year, we have seen some of the best, most solid designs and advertisements last year and presently.”.

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Expanding Marketplace
James Lynch, dealer/owner, and John Adams, general manager/owner, said this new location will better assist customers in routine maintenance needs and will be conveniently located for Interstate 49 traffic. The company will also keep their first location in Mansfield with a pre-owned lot, body shop and immediate service.

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Child Advocates
If the child does not report their own continuing abuse (which is often the case), the process starts when a neighbor, doctor, teacher or any concerned citizen reports that they suspect a child is being abused. After a “triage” assessment, the case is brought before a judge, who then can mandate CASA involvement.

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A New Identity
“Who am I?” This is one of the most prevalent questions in society today. Society also offers answers usually involving an attachment of one’s identity to their feelings. Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner and Rachel Dolezal span the headlines. Society either lauds them as heroes or rips them apart.

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Win Metric
Here we will discuss why choosing a single dominant “win metric” for your business is vital. Choosing one win metric over another can have huge ripple effects in your business.

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Cypress Black Bayou
The original plans to build Cypress Black Bayou began in 1958 when the state legislators approved a board made up of the city of Bossier, town of Benton, Bossier Levy Board, Bossier Parish Police Jury and the Bossier Parish Schools Board to oversee the lakes and its recreational area.

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Great Raft expands to South Louisiana
“We are excited to share our beers with our patient fans and new consumers alike in these markets. We brewed 3,000 barrels of beer in our first year of operation and are growing every month,” said Great Raft co-founder and President Andrew Nations.

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'The Cynic'
A friend is learning ... “All weddings are happy. It’s the years afterward that can be a problem.”.

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Calling Bob Dylan
It would be apropos for 1960s singing legend Bob Dylan to book a tour through the Deep South, putting Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, at the top of the list. The name of the tour would be “The Times They Are A-Changin” named after his hit song of 1963.

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Calling their Bluff
The problem is my shortsightedness in leaving the cell service with the original provider. That would be the one we started with in 1981 for our basic phone service when we bought our house. And one we stayed with through the monopoly breakup. And one we stayed with through the corporate regrouping.

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Fixer Candidates
We all know the “fixer.” That’s the person in almost everyone’s life who tries to make sure everyone is happy – or that no one is disappointed. It’s the person in your life who intervenes whenever something is wrong, and tries to make peace wherever there is conflict.

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Nighttime Nuisance
When you don’t have a good’s night sleep, you’re not yourself. You may feel groggy, irritable or even sick if your body isn’t resting the way it should be. For those suffering with restless leg syndrome, sleep can become more of a nuisance than a time for rejuvenation.

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Healthy geezer
CPR, which stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, employs chest compression and mouth-to-mouth breathing to treat cardiac arrest, heart attack, drowning and electrocution. CPR can keep some blood flowing to the brain and heart during an emergency..

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‘Happy ’ Furnishings
“We originally used this entire area as living space with a conversation area in the front and a couch and seating for viewing the big screen television in the back half of the space,” Michael said. “When we became empty-nesters, we no longer need the television space and made it more of a traditional dining space.

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Painting like a pro in summertime
(BPT) – Sunny summer months are the perfect time for a colorful home refresh. With open windows, warm weather and the tips below, you can check painting off your list in a breeze and head back outdoors to enjoy the weather. 1. Buy high-quality paint for the best coverage and deepest color saturation.

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TALK of the TOWN
Want to get your event, band or bar/nightclub listed in “talk of the toWn”? email information three Weeks prior to the event date to editor@theforumne.

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Cultures Unite
This year’s featured chef is Gunter Killian. He is head chef with DiamondJacks Casino, the event’s major corporate sponsor for the past three years. Host emcee is Kate Archer Kent of Red River Radio, with Charisse Gibson of KSLA-TV Channel 12 presiding over a silent auction and entertainment.

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FAME, FORTUN AND ALL THAT JAZZ
Probably wanting to sit down, watch some television. But there they are, on stage, volunteering their time and preparing their bodies and voices for another night of rehearsing “Chicago,” which for the cast is the performance of a lifetime..
