The Forum January 8 - 21, 2014 Vol. XXVI, Issue IX
Chancellor Dr. Jim Henderson stands in front of the BPCC Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Technology..

TOP BUSINESS LEADER NAMED
Shreveport Chamber Senior Council met to discuss and determine the individual best meeting those standards of the Business Leader of the Year Award; namely an individual who has a proven history as an established business executive, who is a community leader and has made a significant contribution to the betterment of Northwest Louisiana.

MOOK AWARDED TOP TITLE
The high honor of the evening came after Mook and 39 other young professionals in Shreveport-Bossier City received the 40 Under 40 Award. The 40 young professionals were selected by a special committee of the Greater Shreveport and Bossier Chamber of Commerce and honored at the award dinner, presented by CityLife.

'The Cynic'
It may not be a great day if your birthday cake goes flat from the weight of the candles. Or if your twin brother forgets your birthday..

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POP UP AND POP IN
I have always been a strong proponent of not reinventing the wheel when there are good ideas that can be replicated with minimal tweaking. One of those good ideas is something that is being used successfully by downtowns in cities as diverse as Pittsburg, Penn.

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CULTIVATING GROWTH
Ginger Collier, director of communications for the Bossier Chamber, said, “The Bossier Chamber’s annual meeting and gala is all about connecting business to business. It’s a chance for members to gather and learn how the Bossier Chamber has advocated for their business and community growth throughout the year.

THE LEADERSHIP OF STRATEGY
One of the best chief executive officers I have been honored to work for was Clarke Johnson, then CEO of McGregor Sports. He told me while discussing strategy in 1990 that the hardest part of his job was to tell his people “no.” I was perplexed and asked for more insight.

UTILITY PROFITS REDUCED
Why is ROE important? A regulatory commission that permits utilities to earn inflated rates of profit is allowing its constituents to be overcharged for their utilities. Case in point: The investor-owned utility in Louisiana that consistently charges the highest electric rates is CLECO,.

HERE WE GO
Early on – in the month of January – before the politics of 2014 really begin, we should learn whether Republican U.S. Sen. David Vitter will run for governor in 2015. At least that’s what he promised, and Republicans and Democrats alike are anxiously awaiting that revelation.

ASSERTIVE FORCE
So, why are so many folks paying attention? Maybe it’s because the family is affectionate toward one another. Or that they are open about their Christian faith, and nearly every episode ends with the family praying around the dinner table.

BUILDING A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR BUSINESSES
Many businesses are taking advantage of incentive programs put together by Louisiana Economic Development in Baton Rouge, which include tax incentives and exemptions, as well as participating in the LED FastStart program – the No. 1 state workforce development training program in the nation.

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The Way it Was in 1996
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EARLY DETECTION
In an effort to reduce mortality rates and improve overall treatment outcomes, early detection screenings for breast and cervical cancer have become a standard level of care for women. The methods of early detection allow for these types of cancer to be caught at a critical stage that has a direct effect on the patient’s outcome.

THE WAR WITHIN
National Institute of Mental Health describes post-traumatic stress disorder as an anxiety disorder that develops in some people after they have experienced a traumatic life event that caused or threatened to cause serious harm. NIMH statistics state that PTSD affects 7.

DECLUTTERING ROOMS
The second step is to divide the things in the room into subjects or areas of interest. Remember how your child’s preschool class was divided into different subject areas: home living or dramatic play, blocks, art, science and nature, etc. Begin to put “like” things together and use the “kindergarten model” as a way to think organization.

HEALTHY GEEZER
What you describe is a common symptom of “white-coat hypertension.” This means that your blood pressure goes up whenever anyone in a white coat (or reasonable medical facsimile) comes near you. I suffer from this myself so I have a visceral understanding of the problem.

at HOME
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SWEETRETREAT
hen you visit the home of Alan and Barbara Sugar, you are whisked from the front door to the kitchen, casual dining and den combination where life happens. And this couple is the core of a lively bunch of friends, helpmates and associates who make every day.

Bragging about Brussels sprouts
Carolyn Manning, embracing the opportunity to serve fresh foods in season whenever possible at Blue Southern Comfort Foods, offered her famous Blue Burger with a beautiful shaved Brussels sprout salad. It opened a conversation about the versatility and health bene ts of an oft maligned vegetable that ended with an empty bowl.

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Talk of the Town
2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Winston Hall, Jan. 8; Winston Hall and Chris Allen, Jan. 9; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. Jan. 10; Steve Ramey, 6-11 p.m. Jan. 11; Drew Ley, Jan. 14; Winston Hall, Jan. 15; Winston Hall & Chris Allen, Jan.

Back to Bountiful
“The Trip to Bountiful” began as a television play, went on to Broadway and even came to the big screen as a motion picture. It tells the story of Carrie Watts, an elderly lady who worries her life is ending before she’s ready. Watts has things to do, and she longs for what have been called “the good old days.

Roll Film
For the third consecutive year, filmmakers will submit their entry forms to Louisiana Film Prize competition to seek the coveted $50,000 cash prize. To mark year three of what founder Gregory Kallenberg called “a gift to the community,” the film prize team will hold their annual celebratory kickoff party 6 p.

First Stop for Brides
In addition to the largest gathering of wedding professionals in the area, brides and grooms can preview the most current wedding fashions during the live runway fashion show, choreographed by Couture Cosmetics. Attendees will see designer wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, flower girl dresses and a large selection of men’s formalwear.

On the Scene
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