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FOR A PURPOSE
The women’s retreat, hosted by Kevin Murphy with Ameriprise Financial was held July 25 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bossier City. The retreat covers a variety of topics that center around women – from setting financial goals to getting quality automotive care.

‘HAVEN’ ON EARTH
“My background is nonprofit administration, not primates,” she said. When she arrived to see the facility, she said she had doubts. “I thought, ‘I’m a city girl, born and raised in Atlanta; this probably is not for me.

the cynic
Overheard at a ladies’ bridge club: “I don’t mind doing housework, it’s just that you have to do it again in a few weeks.”.

DEALERSHIP PURCHASED
Pete DeLongchamps, V.P. manufacturer relations and public affairs for Group 1 Automotive, said Rountree was familiar to Group 1, and the purchase made a lot of sense for shareholders and employees. “This year we will be the third or fourth largest seller of cars in the United States,” DeLongchamps said.

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
It seems the attack on the Rule of Law by top local of cials continues to spread. Tim Larkin, Bossier councilman and developer of southeast Shreveport’s would-be Esplanade subdivision, tells some that he has all necessary approvals to proceed with his exclusive enclave.

MARKET RESEARCH
After a particularly bad quarter of customer complaints, revenue and pro t below budget and forecast, have you ever said to yourself, “If it were not for these damn customers, this would be a great business?” This facetious statement, which I have...

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BREAKTHROUGH
“Since the 1950s engineers have also cut more than 8,000 miles of canals through the marsh for petroleum exploration and ship traf c. These new ditches sliced the wetlands into a giant jigsaw puzzle, increasing erosion and allowing lethal doses of salt water to in ltrate brackish and freshwater marshes.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Recently, the Community Foundation of North Louisiana announced the winners of their 2013 grant cycle, and two awards were speci cally aimed at spurring development in Shreveport’s downtown.

CAMP RUSTON
When Baby Boomers hear the term, “World War II POWs Camp,” some may think of Stalag 17 or Stalag Luft 3 of the Great Escape or even the funny, but not very historical, Stalag 13 of Hogan’s Heroes. We know Allied prisoners were held in Europe, but how many realize that the reverse was true.

RECALLING BOGGS
Lindy Boggs, who passed away recently at the age of 97, was a lot like the legendary Will Rogers – She never met a person she didn’t like. And those she met reciprocated. One was hard-pressed to nd anyone who didn’t like Lindy, regardless of race, creed, color and political party.

GROWING BRISKLY
One of the busiest public bodies in northwest Louisiana is the Bossier Parish Police Jury, and it shows.

NEXT GENERATION
If good policies make good politics, then why are there so many in Congress with the timidity of Fredo Corleone from the movie, “The Godfather,” and the short-sightedness of every politician in history who has been more interested in the next...

Brady Blade’s world-class sound recording studio keeps it local
Shreveport’s music scene is jumping for developing and established musicians at the Shreveport-based Blade Studios. The leaders at Blade Studios are educating local artists and developing music careers while promoting tourism and economic growth in Louisiana.

BONE HEALTH
Though there are certain demographics that have a predisposition to developing osteoporosis and weakened bone health, there are other factors that can be modi ed to lower the risk. Diet and adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D are needed for healthy bones.

PROSTATE CANCER
The National Institutes of Health describes the prostate as a small, walnut-shaped organ in the male reproductive system that produces a uid component to semen. Prostate cancer is a cancer or uncontrolled division of abnormal cells, which originates in the prostate gland.

HEALTHY GEEZER
People with sleep apnea stop breathing for as long as 30 seconds at a time. These interruptions can happen hundreds of times a night. The breathing cessations may wake you and prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep. These awakenings usually are so brief that you don’t recall them.

Breakfast is more than the rst meal of the day for kids
(BPT) – Most kids don’t want us to remind them that breakfast is the most important meal of the day as they’re running out the door to get to school on time.

CHRISTUS Schumpert offers M.O.M. classes
Pre-registration is required for the “Prepared Childbirth” and “Happiest Baby on the Block classes. For more information on dates, times and required registration, call 681-4600. Visit christushealthsb.org to find more classes online..

MODERN Mediterranean
Gary and Tina Calligas are from Greek families. They like to travel, especially to Greece. On the shores of Shreveport’s Cross Lake they’ve found a home that mirrors many elements of Greek life. “It’s not as blue as the Aegean,” said Gary, “but we can pretend.

The Grapevine
No two movies have done more to promote the California wine industry than “Sideways” (2004) and “Bottle Shock” (2008). Both lms signi cantly increased wine awareness for California as well as increasing sales – de nitely two lms to see while grabbing your favorite “vino” and getting a tour of wine country.

Quinoa is a hot commodity for dieters
The United Nations General Assembly designated 2013 as the International Year of Quinoa in honor of the Andean people who have preserved the knowledge and cultivation of quinoa for 3,000 years in spite of a period during Spanish occupation when the cultivation was prohibited.

TALK of the TOWN
Jimmy Wooten Band Aug. 10, Superior Grill 18. Free. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020..

Karl with a ‘K’
In just a few more weeks, I’ll be back up in my normal football routine of preparing for Byrd games. For those of you who don’t read my column on a regular basis, I am the “Voice of the Byrd Yellow Jackets.” I’ve been privileged enough to be entering my 16th year behind the microphone calling Byrd football games on the radio.

Rendezvous South
“We want to make meetings planners’ lives better. So our group Rendezvous South, which includes world-renowned SMG facilities and various Southern meeting destinations, created this coalition of ‘like’ cities and experiences in the South.”.

Savoring Sounds
Throughout its history, thousands may have heard the strains of Brahms, Beethoven or Bach without knowing that the orchestra owes some of its existence to Magli, Prada and Pearson. That’s because behind every great orchestra there is probably at great Guild that works to keep the funds owing.

Art Critique
[Editor’s Note: Joshua Chambers is the winner of 2013 Best in Show award for the “Critical Mass” exhibition, which was critiqued and judged by San Diego-based art critic, Lauren Buscemi, last spring. As winner, Chambers opened his solo exhibition July 25 at artspace.

On the Scene
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On the Scene
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