The Forum August 20 - September 2, 2014 Vol. XXVI, Issue XXV
James Burton will celebrate his 75th birthday during the festival this year..

Commercial Realtors Day
“The goal is to both pull together commercial Realtors for training and education but to also put a spotlight on the profession as a whole,” said Scott Hughes, association executive for the Northwest Louisiana Association of Realtors.

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'The Cynic'
Overheard: “He’s a great boss. A worker of his worked for 25 years, and he gave him a testimonial coffee break to celebrate.”.

Business Times Three
Though Pop UPs utilizing vacant downtown storefronts had been done in other cities around the country, one had never been attempted in Shreveport.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Thank you [Lou Burnett] for your opinion columns in The Forum and for your willingness to express your enlightened, researched and conscientious opinions! There have been several times I’ve intended writing you to express my appreciation for the light you bring to what often seems to be an ever-increasing wilderness in Louisiana.

Briefs
The 2014 officers and board members for the Shreveport Bar Association are: President Lawrence W. Pettiette, Jr., a partner at Pettiette, Armand, Dunkelman, Woodley, Byrd & Cromwell, L.L.P. Also sworn in as an officer was Robin Jones, secretary-treasurer. Bennett Politz, President-Elect; and Laura Pettiette.

ClarifiCation:
Larry L. Brandon Matt Brown Cecile Coutret Anita Dubois Michael T. Ferrell Gayle Flowers Melinda H. Hernandez Janie M. Kelley Karen M. Pendleton Tiya Scroggins James Smith Jason Weinland Rachel Williamson Mike Whitehead.

Stars of the Silver Screen
“This is the third year the event will be at the Horseshoe Riverdome. Having it as a black-and-white ball doesn’t mean it’s a formal attire; we just encourage people to wear black and white to keep up with the scene,” Garrett Johnson, director of resource development for the Philadelphia Center, said.

Poverty Point
Long before Columbus arrived in the New World – or even before the Vikings set foot in North America – there was civilization on this continent, and some of it was found in North Louisiana. For those of us who grew up with Western movies, it’s important to remember not all native American culture was headquartered in the West.

The Way it Was in 2012
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Happiness for sports
Happiness is made up of pleasure, engagement and meaning. It involves both daily positive emotions and a global sense that life is worthwhile. People can accurately report their own levels of happiness. I believe our residents would agree our “community” cup is half-full vs.

MY VISIT WITH NIXON
All of the recent hullabaloo over the 40th anniversary of former President Richard Nixon’s historic resignation made me a bit nostalgic. It jogged my memory about some interesting times during the Nixon presidency when I was press secretary for U.S. Rep.

Bossier Planning Pays
Brief discussion after the meeting included planning for redevelopment of the old Bossier area, roughly located in the area of Traffic Street to Hamilton Road to Coleman Street.

Original ideas
The trouble with too many elected officials is that there is no idea too stupid for them to subsidize with your money. After all, these bureaucrats have more of your money than they do any original ideas of their own. In fact, many of them would not recognize an original idea if it bit them on the butt.

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Healthy aging
s the average American is living longer than ever before, it’s no wonder so many search for the secrets to eternal youth. But aging gracefully isn’t all about wrinkle-free skin and the hair color of childhood, it’s about maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.

Superfood Myths
The idea of “superfoods” has been a hot topic of conversation in the last few years, driving consumers to the far ends of their local produce sections in search of these seemingly cure-all foods.

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Head Lice
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that head lice infestations are most common among preschool- and elementary-school-age children and the members of the households in which they reside.

Injury PreventIon
As the dog days of summer come to a close, we begin preparing for another school year. The hot, humid days at the pool will eventually give way to the falling leaves and crisp autumn evenings. While many may lament the fact summer is ending and school must begin again, one can also revel in the fact that another football season is nearing.

Know the Facts
(BPT) – Living a healthy life takes some resolve, but success often comes down to knowing what pays the biggest dividends for a given effort. Health coaches are great sources for this insight. They’ve seen it all on the job and learned a lot in their training.

Back pain
Myriad issues are likely to occur for most people after years of running with poor alignment: pain in the feet, shoulders, lower back or even pinched nerves. In most instances, people don’t seek chiropractic care until injuries begin, and by that time they require rehabilitation instead of injury prevention.

Prostate Cancer: Be Aware of the Risks and Symptoms
The prostate is a small gland in males, about the size of a walnut when normal. But while it is small, it can cause big problems – just ask any man who has ever had an inflamed or enlarged prostate. Of course, the most serious problem associated with the prostate is cancer.

Overwhelmed? We can help
moving overwhelms "The thought me." of packing up my house and moving overwhelms me." “I could never give up my favorite chair or my antiques.” “I could never give up my favorite chair or my antiques.

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Getting a ‘Lift’
“Curcumin is a promising anticancer nutraceutical,” Nathan said. One roadblock in her effort to apply the research to human health is that the stomach, the traditional way oral medicine enters the body, does not absorb curcumin well.

IMMUNIZATIONS
Among all the new things a new baby and parents will experience, some are more memorable than others. Baby’s first bath and first steps will be sure to make the scrapbook, but baby’s first immunization may not make the list. However unmemorable infant immunizations may be, the purpose they serve remains extraordinarily significant.

Heart Health
(BPT) – A routine doctor’s appointment often involves a health professional checking your blood pressure. The screening is not painful or stressful and typically takes less than a minute to measure. However, the results of this simple test may identify a condition that, when managed, could help reduce your chances for stroke or heart attack.

Palm Problems
Have you noticed a knot in your palm? You can’t really remember when it appeared, and don’t remember doing anything that would have caused it. It doesn’t hurt, and your other palm doesn’t have a knot like this.

Rehabilitation
A local rehabilitative facility is offering patients the support needed to stand tall and walk confidently. The therapists at Cornerstone Rehabilitation have brought decades of training and experience to Shreveport, and now presents an innovative program and medical equipment that will improve balance and prevent falls.

Animals That Help
Glen Retirement System has some unlikely residents. Paws with Purpose arranges for furry neighbors to live in The Glen community through its animal therapy program. Paws with Purpose links a pet with resident to assist with physical recovery and maintain overall good health.

Nomophobia
(BPT) – Everyday technology consumes everyone’s lives as the phone, computer, tablet and other high-tech devices have become not just an object but also a close companion. And for those who are extremely connected to their devices, going without them, even for only a few minutes, can be an anxietyfilled experience.

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Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that can oftentimes give symptoms to some, alluding to its presence, while also going undetected in others, leaving the body vulnerable to complications. Because of the two types of diabetes, the symptoms, causes and treatments vary, though the importance of preventative measures and maintenance remain the same.

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.

TALK of the TOWN
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Rollin’ on the River
Our $8,000 Crazy 8-Ball Kiosk Game runs through Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; guests can earn up to five chances each day at the Promotional Kiosk game: 500 points, first chance; 1,000 points, second chance; 2,000 points, third chance; 4,000 points, fourth chance; 8,000 points fifth chance.

Guitar Hero
As a way to give back to his community, the James Burton Foundation was established to support music education. A big part of the mission to provide free acoustic guitars to local students who are interested in music but do not have the means to pay for a guitar.

A good pick
Davidson, now 16, said he enjoyed meeting Burton. “After the contest, we talked, and I got his autograph and a picture made with him. The whole experience encouraged me to keep playing the guitar and to keep improving,” Davidson said..

Auditions
There are a number of roles of varying types available. The Players suggest that those auditioning prepare a oneminute contemporary monologue and a short musical selection. Auditioners are also asked to bring sheet music. Readings and singing selections will be provided for those who do not bring their own.

Fresh and Casual
The name came directly from a car accident. Two chefs, one from Atlanta and the other South Africa, crashed their cars into one another causing both to admit they were both “boneheads.” The two quickly found out they were chefs and decided to form what is now known as Boneheads.

On the Scene
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