The Forum July 9 - July 22, 2014 Vol. XXVI, Issue XXII
Local Tuscany – Dream home takes family on a vacation filled with luxury.

Military Connection
Dr. David Splitek of the Military Child Education Coalition and Georgette Price, a military student transition consultant spoke during the event Jim Henderson, chancellor at Bossier Parish Community College and Bossier Chamber chairman of the board...

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NEW TO LAKE STREET
Jason Cram, architect and managing partner of Vintage Design Group, said the Vintage Design Group team felt their renovations at Lake Street would be a first step in restoring the south side of the business district and another important piece in Shreveport’s goal of a vibrant downtown.

'The Cynic'
It takes two mystery writers to screw in a light bulb … one most of the way, the other to give it a strong twist at the end..

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YPI’S FOCUS
(Bottom row) Jennifer Middleton, Kayne Pierce, Karmen Rubin, Emerie Eck Gentry, Stacy Smith, Shondale Coleman, (second row) Ginger Collier, Lucien Rollins, Jimi Lindgren, Jennifer Taylor, Krystle Beauchamp, (top row) Walt Gaskins, Meredith McLellan,...

Startup Movement
Witness Gregory Kallenberg’s first StartUp Prize in June and July 2014 at John Grindley’s Cohab here in Shreveport. Seventy-five would-be entrepreneurs will go through one or two qualifying events to possibly earn $50,000 in prize money and/or have their ideas funded.

Master Plan
The timing of the call was interesting because her question followed on the heels of a visit by a group from the American Planning Association. The APA folks, from cities all across the United States, spent a week downtown gathering data for a transit-related strategic plan.

Twenty- Five Years
Twenty-five years ago, there was no email, no Internet – just snail mail and the occasional fax. Computers weren’t used for graphic design: Print ads and brochures were laid out on physical boards, sometimes with hand-drawn illustrations, and type was added in waxed strips by hand.

Funding For the Future
The home featured is located in Rosedale Subdivision in Bossier City and has an estimated 2,400 square feet. The front of the home features multiple columns and a black iron door. It also includes a two-door garage, plus hardwood flooring by Shaw Floors.

Seeking the Marshal Seat
Jim Whitman’s signs for Bossier City marshal are springing up in Bossier City yards and along roadways, and motorists traveling Bossier City’s Benton Road overpass are likely to see Carl Richard’s digital billboard ad announcing his candidacy for the same job.

A big mess
It’s a mess. And with the Obama administration’s immigration policy changes in 2012, which provided deferred deportation for young, undocumented immigrants who entered the United States as children, it’s no surprise it’s a mess.

Cord Blood Awareness
“The benefits from utilization of cord blood in current practice center on its therapeutic use in the transplantation and reconstitution of bone marrow, to treat malignant and nonmalignant hematologic disease, immune dysfunction and inherited metabolic disease,” Armand said.

Dementia
The National Institutes of Health refer to dementia as not a specific disease but as a collection of symptoms that can be caused by disorders that affect the brain. People with dementia have significantly impaired intellectual functioning that interferes with normal activities and relationships.

MEDICAL HOME
(BPT) – The American healthcare environment is rapidly changing. One model of health care that’s expanding across the country is the patient-centered medical home.

Summer of Safety
(BPT) – Swimming is a popular summer activity and if you have a pool or spa, your backyard just may be this summer’s most popular retreat for friends, neighbors and all of the children that come with them. Adding as many water safety steps as possible is the best way to assure a safer and fun experience this summer.

Diagnosed with Kidney Disease
(BPT) – Chronic kidney disease affects one in 10 Americans age 20 or older, according to the CDC Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Managing the disease through diet and other lifestyle changes can help people delay or even prevent the most serious consequence of kidney disease: kidney failure.

Healthy geezer
a health reporter, I have to follow as many studies as I can to stay on top of the latest research. The best part of this self-education is reading some of the weird stuff going on in academia. From time to time, I do a column on research about “Silly Science.

At Home
home takes family on a vacation filleD with luxury.

Local Tuscany
Eugene Hodgson, architect with Pollard, Hodgson & Associates, said he was excited work with the family to incorporate their amazing views of rolling pasture and trees beyond into their straight-line, luxurious home..

Green Chiles on burgers
Since its popularity blossomed in the mid-1950s, the green chile has become a featured item in many New Mexico diners and burger joints. As the green chile popularity has increased, many variations of the green chile burger are now found in their upscale eateries.

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TALK of theTOWN
THROUGH AUG. 2: “I TOOK OFF WORK AND CAME ALL THE WAY DOWN HERE: THE ART OF WAYNE WHITE,”.

‘The Other Place’
“The Other Place” presented its world premiere Off-Broadway with MCC Theatre and its Broadway premiere with Manhattan Theatre Club, both productions featuring Laurie Metcalf. The show was an Outer Critics Circle Award nominee for Outstanding New Off- Broadway Play.

Hungry for culture
“We want to promote each and every culture that’s located in Shreveport-Bossier and North Louisiana and educate people,” Janice Gatlin, director of the Multicultural Center of the South, said. “One of the best ways for people to get to know people is to come out to a fun event over food and entertainment and have a good time.

On the Scene
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