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A Building’s Rebirth
Over the past year, people have been transfixed on the change happening at 717 Crockett St. Improvements could be seen weekly during our year of Covid-19, proving that good things can happen even in really rotten years. The 1920s Sam Wiener-designed building both deserved the rehab and was lucky to get it.

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Southern Belle Apartments
The Southern Belle Apartments – note the “e” added to the word “Bell” – is one of the newer options for those who want to call downtown “home.” At 627 Crockett St., the Southern Belle features one, twoand three-bedroom units, ranging in price from $1,350 to $2,875 per month.

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The Lot Downtown
Completed in 1985, the Evans and Evans design was always evocative of the storied sailing ships of pre-20th century. For years, passengers migrated there to make their connections with city buses headed out on routes across Shreveport and Bossier City.

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Do We Really Want ‘Normal’?
From back in 2019, when Joe Biden released a video announcing his decision to run for president for a third time, the headlines positioned him as the “return to normalcy” candidate. “Joe Biden’s presidency could make America normal again,” screamed The New York Post,.

Letters to the Editor
Robert Lachman “thanks God” that Donald Trump is leaving the presidency, and you need to shut the hell up. One wonders if Mr.

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Perfect Picnics
ByGeorge provides two picnic menu options. The original menu consists of a charcuterie board, pinwheel and turkey melt sandwiches, Artisan bread with dipping oil, a variety of seasonal fruits, dessert, water and a choice of tea, soda or juice.

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Spiritual Journey
2020 was a rough year. Everyone has been looking forward to a fresh start. We all love markers and dates that can jump-start us to new, healthy habits. 2021 can be a year of right decisions and positive changes.

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Facing 2021
One of the newest things to hit the market is the FDA approval of Juvéderm Voluma, a dermal filler for chin augmentation. Dermal fillers are gellike substances injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume, smooth facial lines, soften creases or enhance facial contours.

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New Option to Treat Obesity
It is certainly no secret that obesity is a serious and growing problem in the U.S. Recent CDC reports show almost 40 percent of adults over age 20 are obese, and 7.7 percent are severely obese. Currently, there are both surgical and nonsurgical options available to assist patients in tackling this issue.

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Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
However, as is human nature, those resolutions may not have lasted. But there is one thing you can do that will accomplish those goals – and last longer than a few weeks. Cosmetic surgery. In particular, eyelid surgery. “It is dramatic,” Dr. Bryan Vekovius said of the results.

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5 Tips to Fight Winter Itch
Moisturizers are the first line of defense against winter itch. It seems so basic, but applying moisturizer twice daily is the best way to replenish your skin’s moisture. Evidence shows that externally applied creams are more effective at hydrating the skin than drinking lots of water.
