The Forum November 27 - December 10, 2013 Vol. XXVI, Issue VII
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COLLABORATIVE EFFORT
The group is TECH by 20, taking its name from the interstate highway that unites the northern tier of the state, and is comprised of businesses and individuals who are interested in staying ahead of the trends in technology, education and economic developments.

‘MOONSTACHES’ WITH MEANING
The “Mo” in Movember is short for moustache – participants (called “Mo Bros” according to the Movember website us.movember.com) begin the month clean shaven, and vow to grow their facial hair while gathering donations toward the cause. Women (or “Mo Sistas”) can participate by encouraging their “Mo Bros” and also raising funds.

'The Cynic'
Headline: “Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures.” Actually, the cold waves are just a cool part of Global Warming..

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LOCAL IMPACT
A University of Chicago professor, Fama shares the Nobel Prize for economics with two other recipients, professor Lars Hansen, also at the University of Chicago, and professor Robert Shiller at Yale.

Biz Scene
BreatheAmerica Shreveport hosted a grand opening Nov. 12 at the fi rst mid-south location at 463 Ashley Ridge Blvd. Local leaders and the medical community were invited to visit the state-of-the-art facility.

TEEN PRODUCES INNOVATION
At 18 years of age, one might question his ability to do that just yet, but when he starts explaining how technology is changing the way we learn, shows you the new online educational tool he developed, and quotes Steve Jobs, you have to wonder if Martin just might make good on his mission.

READY FOR THE WORKFORCE
Local JA program manager Meg Goorley works with the local volunteers who actually go into the classrooms to help teach the children about the real world. She was a JA volunteer 20 years ago and has returned to the program after changing careers. “I taught second and third grade.

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FIRST THANKSGIVING
To lead up to the first Thanksgiving, we have to go back to why the Pilgrims came to America in the first place. The Pilgrims who sailed to this country aboard the Mayflower had earlier fled their home in England to seek asylum from religious persecution.

LESSON LEARNED?
The outcome of the special election in the 5th District Congressional District sent an emphatic message to the political establishment. Political newcomer Vance McAllister, R-Monroe, defeated state Sen.

RATE INCREASE
The Shreveport Times writer Adam Duvernay’s Nov. 14 piece, “Sewer overhaul wasn’t top priority,” is a must-read for Bossier City residents who might not see the reasoning in a $15 increase in fixed sewer rates for Bossier City utility customers – an issue up for final consideration at the Council’s Dec.

UNSPOKEN REASON
You know how you’ve felt whenever another driver has cut you off in traffic, or has made hand gestures (which were completely unnecessary), as they sped away from you anonymously, disapprovingly honking and shaking their head the entire time about your driving?.

The Way it Was in 1995
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HEALTHY FEASTING
The holidays are usually a time for family, fun, football and most importantly, food. From sweet potato pie to the green bean casserole, many dinner tables have traditional (and sometimes notso-traditional) dishes that everyone looks forward to.

ROADBLOCK
As honorary chair of Partnership for a Healthier America, First Lady Michelle Obama has made the elimination of childhood obesity in one generation the central campaign of her Let’s Move! health initiative.

HOLIDAY HEALTH
“Stress from the holidays, traveling and briefly staying in a new environment can weaken your immune system,” said allergist Dr. James Sublett, chair of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Indoor Environment Committee.

FUEL HEALTHY HABITS
(BPT) - The sunny days of summer may seem like a distant memory, but as tempting as it is to let the children curl up on the couch when they’re home, it’s important to keep them active throughout the cooler months. Even as days get shorter, you can still use those free hours to stay energetic and fuel their curiosity.

SLEEP FOR THE SEASON
(BPT) – Between squeezing extra activities into your schedule, finding time to bake holiday treats for your children’s classrooms and organizing a mini family reunion, the holiday season might be causing you a bit of stress.

Lighter & Luscious Season’s Eatings to You!
The holiday season is here and, with it, lots of opportunities for fellowship and food. So what can you do to lighten up your holiday fare and avoid weight gain? Julie Hartley, a Willis-Knighton dietitian who works with the Rx for Life program, offers these suggestions:.

Cancer Education & Support
General Cancer Support Group Tuesdays Dec 3, 10 & 17, Noon Conducted by Eileen Czerwinski, MA, LPC Intern Fourth Floor Conference Room.

Community Education At Our Hospitals
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m. Facilitated by Dot Quigley, RN, Cardiac Rehab, and Stephanie Bryson, MS, RD, LDN Willis-Knighton Medical Center.

Support Groups
Bereavement Support Group Adults: Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Children & Adolescents: 5:30 p.m. by appointment only. Call for appointment. Willis-Knighton Medical Center.

NEW GUIDELINES
Cholesterol is important in normal cell function, but too much causes atherosclerosis. That’s when cholesterol-laden plaques are formed and stick to the walls of blood vessels. This narrows the vessel, restricting blood flow. Reduced blood supply to the heart can cause pain or a heart attack.

Surgeon awarded distinct honor
Dr. R. Shane Barton, a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon with The Orthopedic Clinic in Shreveport, has been elected to join the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, an organization of orthopedic surgeons throughout the world who specialize in shoulder and elbow surgery.

HEALTHY GEEZER
Fred Cicetti is a freelance writer who specializes in health. He has been writing professionally since 1963. Before he began freelancing, he was a reporter and columnist for three daily newspapers in New Jersey. Email questions to fredcicetti@gmail.com.

A sneak peek inside Shreveport’s exclusive home
The main house, built in the Gilded Age of American Architecture, is a mix of Renaissance Revival and Italianate components. Built in 1924 it measures 5,620 square feet, with four bedrooms and five baths. It is crafted of brick masonry.

Quota Club gives a look at holiday homes
Ticket-holders are invited to stop by the homes of participating homeowners: Craig and Cyndi Jones, 5743 Lakeside Drive (Carriage Oaks); Ed and Nell Carpenter, 105 Magnolia Crossing (Oak Alley); Scott and Jane Smith, 114 Vieux Carre (Oak Alley); Ted...

TALK of the TOWN
of aspects of the arts in these courses. Admission is free with a Bossier Arts Council membership at $25. Topic: “Using Excel for Art?” BAC will show you the basics of Excel while showing you how to format both an image list and inventory. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd.

ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER – CASINO ATTRACTIONS
9 a.m. Saturdays with the tournament at 2 p.m. Thursdays and at 11 a.m. Saturdays. One player from each round will advance to the semi-final round tournament each Thursday and Saturday. There will be two wild card drawings for the weekly semi-final. Three players from the semi-final round will advance to the final round each Thursday and Saturday.

Local Actor
He then made a decision he’d been considering for 40 years: getting off academic probation at his alma mater, LSU. “So, in 2005, I enrolled in LSU Baton Rouge, took my road furniture, moved into the married student apartments on the LSU campus, and took an 18-hour workload which included improvisational acting.

Triple Play
SRAC presented awards for the 2013 Fellowship Awards, which recognize exceptional work by artists across a wide range of categories. PRESENTS, a biennial holiday gallery exhibition opened, featuring artwork created by artists from 10 parishes in Northwest Louisiana.

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75 Must-Have Gifts for the Season
75 Must-Have Gifts for the Season.

Gifts for Home
Painting: Colorful, hand-painted oil painting of 2 egrets, measuring 36” x 48”. This original painting comes with a certicate of authenticity $1119.

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Gifts for Him
New computer setup with year and one half webroot antivirus. Normally $150, now $99.

Gifts for Her
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Shreveport’s Star
He wasn’t so confident of that possibility in the beginning, though. During the blind auditions, when CeeLo Green turned his chair to stake a claim on the gravel-voiced, soulful rocker, Vosbury was shocked – and more than a little grateful for the opportunity.

Ruby Anniversary
“It’s a very nostalgic setting for many of our current and former dancers,” Kate Pedrotty, executive director of SMB, said. In fact, the gala will be almost like a reunion for dancers, she said.

Food and Family
For 42 years, Silver Dollar Grocery was a landmark in the Ledbetter Heights neighborhood just west of downtown Shreveport. It was owned and operated by T.J. Mandina and offered groceries and beer to the neighborhood residents.

Vegas on the Bayou
“This is our biggest fundraiser and whatever we earn from this night keeps us going,” said Cindy Herzog who, with her husband Michael, chairs the silent auction. “It’s so important that we support [the Deaf Action Center] and keep the funds for the people in this part of the state,” Herzog said.

On the Scene
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