The Forum October 2 - 15, 2013 Vol. XXVI, Issue III
FIRST RESPONDERS RECOGNIZED THROUGH "AN EVENING FOR HEROES".

B U S I N E S S - PROMOTING THE MARKETPLACE
That friendship started in 1906, Guenard said, when the Coca-Cola Company went to court over a dispute about company advertising. The charges against the beverage company were determined to be unfounded, she said, but the idea of “truth in advertising” was born from that episode.

C O M M U N I T Y - ‘LANDSCAPE OF EDUCATION’
It is different from other Caddo schools in that Magnolia has its own charter, a formal contract with the Caddo School Board. Barker said the agreement lays out what the parent company, Charter Schools USA of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., will offer. The corporation is one of the largest providers of charter school management services in the nation.

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O P I N I O N - KEEN FOOTWEAR:
Recall from Part 1 last month, there are eight skills that are required for dynamic capabilities. Keen Footwear embodies all of them and in May 2003 started perfecting them like almost no other firm had done before.

O P I N I O N - LOVING THE COMMUNITY
In a survey conducted last month by our local newspaper, the question posed was: “Do you love or hate our community?” The published results were 33 percent love our community, 33 percent hate our community, and 34 percent said it is more complicated than a simple love or hate answer.

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B U S I N E S S - A WINNING PLAN
Resort Casino Shreveport spent close to $1 million in improvements and renovations across the property, including $300,000 to completely redesign Celebrity Lounge on the first floor pavilion. Other remodeling took place in Sportsman’s Paradise Café, The Vintage, hotel rooms and on the casino floor.

O P I N I O N - DOING OUR PART
The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a statewide coalition of shelters, safe homes, nonresidential programs and individuals addressing the needs of battered women and their children. According to FBI data, LCADV stated Louisiana consistently leads the nation in domestic homicides and has done so since 1997.

O P I N I O N - REHABILITATING HISTORY
Downtown Shreveport in the 1880s was a pretty rollicking place to be. The Civil War was over, trade was booming, and cotton was king.

H I S T O R Y D O C T O R - COMMON CORE
Yes. What you are referring to is called Common Core. It has been agreed upon by 45 states and the District of Columbia. This includes Louisiana. First, let me say that generally, I am in favor of national standards if they will make our region stronger, but not if they backfire.

O P I N I O N - REMEMBERING COACH DIETZEL
It was with sadness that I learned of the death of Coach Paul Dietzel, the famous LSU coach, at the age of 89. He will forever be remembered as the coach that brought LSU football to prominence in the 1950s, winning a national championship in 1958. Dietzel was named Coach of the Year.

O P I N I O N - JUDICIAL CANDIDATES
Caddo Parish District 2 voters likely will have a tough decision in choosing between two excellent judicial candidates to replace Judge Jeannette Garrett in the Oct. 19 election. Garrett moved to the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal without opposition.

O P I N I O N - INNER-CITY CONNECTOR
It is widely accepted that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. In fact, it was 5th-century B.C. Greek mathematician Pythagoras, who discovered the longest side of a right triangle is actually the shortest path between the two points on either end.

The Way it Was in 1991
The Quilt, a Names project recognizing those who have died of AIDS, comes to the Bossier Civic Center. AIDS comes to the forefront in the community as the number of victims rise. Parents, residents, the arts community and the health community join the fight against the deadly disease.

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Health & Fitness - BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Advances in research have led to more treatment options, early detections and screenings and a higher ve-year relative survival rate, but many organizations like Komen are still striving to nd a cure and educate others on the disease.

Health & Fitness - CYCLE SISTERS
“Anytime bikers and nuns come together, you can expect tons of energy and excitement!” Jordan Marshall, marketing and public relations coordinator for CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier, said. “Our two-day rally is loads of fun, and it is an atmosphere fit for a family.

Health & Fitness - MINI MED MAKES WAVES
Dr. Andrew Chesson is a board-certified neurologist and a psychiatrist board certified in sleep medicine at LSU Health Shreveport, where he has served as dean of the School of Medicine since 2009.

Cancer Education & Support
I Can Cope with…Loss of Energy, Weakness and Decreased Activities Wednesday, Oct. 9, Noon Presented by Katie Arsenault, PT 2nd Floor Conference Room.

Health Highlight - Fighting Flu Starts With You!
The weather is getting cooler and with the fall colors and great temperatures comes something that’s not so great – the high temperatures of the flu. Yes, it’s getting to be flu season in Louisiana. And it’s up to you to help prevent the spread of flu. Get a flu shot.

THE OAKS OF LOUISIANA: IT’S NOT JUST FOR RETIREES
However, studies like one conducted by MetLife show as Baby Boomers become empty-nesters, more choose to downsize into active adult communities like The Oaks of Louisiana for lifestyle reasons.

Health & Fitness - BREAST CANCER IN MALES
The National Cancer Institute defines breast cancer as a disease in which a tumorous growth occurs in breast tissue. In the public mind it is associated almost solely with women. This association is even celebrated in the breast cancer awareness signature color of pink, which is traditionally seen as a uniquely feminine color.

Health & Fitness - HEALTHY GEEZER
“Increasingly, it appears that the meaning of late life centers on social relationships and caring for and being cared for by others,” Levenson said. “Evolution seems to have tuned our nervous systems in ways that are optimal for these kinds of interpersonal and compassionate activities as we age.

Old World Meets New World
There are simply not enough words to describe the home of Ken and Lynn Sanders. It’s impossible. The scope, the size and the level of detail are far more than a new house normally has. It’s on par with ancient homes of Europe. However, this manse, despite its opulence, has at its heart modern amenities all wired together with smart home technology.

JAMEY  BRIGGS - The Art of Easy Living
Jamey Briggs owner of Briggs and Company understands that the art of easy living is about making your home comfortable for yourself, your family and your friends. “Formality no longer is the norm but that doesn’t mean you can’t have style though,” he said.

AMANDA  HAYNIE - Eclectic Mix of Styles and Patterns Come of Age
Mixing and matching has become an art unto itself. Pairing mid-century sofas with geometric accent pillows on a vintage rug with modern lighting is OK for the rest of the year. Mixing eras, fabrics and textures may bring out more in a room than you’ve ever seen before.

EDWARD NADER - Trendwatching in Home Decor
Go for the gold ... at least that is what top designers are doing. After several decades of silvers, nickels, and brushed stainless metals, golds are de nitely on the rise. And golds aren’t taking over silvers’ turf in the home furnishing industry alone. All the warm metals are gaining notice.

MELANIE JOHNSON - Spend Time in Your Closet
Most people don’t think of their closets as anywhere they’d like to spend time, but when designer Catherine Smith wanted to create a relaxing, beautiful sanctuary for a client, she called Melanie Johnson of Closets by Melanie. Smith wanted something for her client that made her feel wonderful – a pretty environment.

BUYER’S GUIDE - Preparing for the Big Step
When Daniel and Michelle Booth decided it was time to buy a home they began to get their nancial house in order. They eliminated debt, saved money, shopped for houses online and visited open houses. But nothing prepared them for the process of getting a mortgage.

DENEE LOCKE - Creating Organized Spaces
In an interview with the clients, she determines their needs and inventories the space in question. Paying close attention to what is to be stored and taking measurements, she creates a wall-by-wall plan, then puts them into ORG Design – a computer program that will plot it out.

Flair for Cooking - Sizzling in the Kitchen
In spite of my Southern raising, moving into my first apartment as a teen, I had very little actual cooking experience. In my first attempt to fry, I heated vegetable oil and waited in vain for it to bubble. Calling a friend for advice, she suggested I drop a small crumb from the potatoes I intended to cook into the skillet.

Louisiana Film Prize Returns
Last year’s Louisiana Film Prize winners Noah Scruggs, Thomas Woodruff and Chris Armand said the attraction to their entry this year, “Samson,” was most likely Woodruff’s “suave smile,” Armand’s “masculine cheek bones,” Scrugg’s “bodacious buzz cut” and the overall the story of “Samson.

YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE LOUISIANA FILM PRIZE
Title: “5ive Courses” Genre: Comedy Director: Christopher Raines From: Cordova, Tenn. Synopsis: “5ive Courses” is a short film about Ross and Beth going on their two year anniversary date.

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TALK of the TOWN
more. Free. 7-11 p.m. Shreveport Common, 700 block alley between Crockett and Common streets, downtown Shreveport..

Now Playing - Future Playwright
Bossier Parish Community College performing arts student Elise Birmingham was selected by Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival’s Artistic Director Gregg Henry as one of five college students selected to participate in MFA Playwrights’ Workshop in Washington, D.

Entertainment - Event Brewing
Festival Plaza will rock with live music, food and of course beer of all kinds from 2 until 6 p.m. Oct. 19 for the fifth annual BREW festival.

Sports - The Mannings
This poignant film produced by Rory Karpf started off by chronicling the life of the family patriarch, Archie, beginning with his days as a young boy growing up in the rural Mississippi farming community of Drew. At the time, Archie’s best sport was baseball, but his passion was football.

Entertainment - Seeing is Believing
“[The Eye Ball] will be a fun night full of contests, games, prizes, drinking, eating and music,” Tony Simpson, marketing and education coordinator for the eye bank, said. “Then, we get to make people aware of what we do, and that’s the greatest thing.

Entertainment - ‘Partners in Prevention’
Beth Holloway, mother of Natalee Holloway, who disappeared on the last night of her senior trip in Aruba in 2005, will deliver her message of hope, faith and personal safety at the Gingerbread House “Partners in Prevention” luncheon held noon Oct. 16 at Sam’s Town.

On the Scene
25th Anniversary Dinner:.