The Forum, November 26 - December 9, 2014 Vol. XXVI, Issue VII
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Officials Give $22M to Center
The $22 million, 65,000-squarefoot training center emerged from a partnership between the state of Louisiana, Benteler and regional and local partners when Benteler announced it would create a $975 million seamless steel-tube manufacturing project two years ago at The Port of Caddo-Bossier.

'The Cynic'
Cher said, “The trouble with some women is they get all excited about nothing then marry him.”.

Broadcasting 30 years
“Our flagship station, KDAQ, first went on the air Dec. 20, 1984, at 5 p.m.,” Poling said. “[Louisiana State University -Shreveport] was offered the opportunity to hold the license, and the university provided a location on campus to accommodate the...

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Return to Retail
I love to see the reactions when I start talking about the days when downtown was the place to shop, to go to movies, to eat, to see and be seen.

Financial advice
Any time you sit down to address your year-end planning needs, it makes sense to review your investments to determine whether you need to rebalance in order to stay on the right financial track. If you have not reviewed your portfolio lately, you may be surprised at what you find.

Speed and agility
“Well, I work 10 hours a day but still bring some work home with me. I am doing my job plus some others due to retirements or layoffs that were not refilled. We get an average number of customer complaints compared with our competitors, I think, and our financials are on plan so we must be doing an OK job.

VOTERS HAVE FINAL SAY
Topping off your ballot will be the runoff for the U.S. Senate between incumbent Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu and her opponent, Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy. Most political experts believe the state’s senior senator, who has served three six-year terms, will be sent packing, ending a long and storied political career.

Missing Traditions
The ugly truth about Black Friday.

Democrats and Denial
Psychologists call it “confirmation bias,” which is the tendency to search for, or otherwise interpret information in a way that confirms what you already believe, regardless of the facts. You may call it “rationalizing.” Others may call it “missing the forest for the trees.

It's the Party That Rocks
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Skin Damage
The elements of day-to-day life can affect how the skin ages and even cause damage if exposed skin isn’t protected. At Knight and Sanders Plastic Surgery, esthetician Kathleen Jennings said there is one consistent complaint when it comes to skin care in her office.

HIV/AIDS DAY
HIV/AIDS has drifted from the national and global spotlight in recent years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization statistics show it has not ended as a health threat, nor has the infection rate significantly decreased overall in recent years.

Community Outreach
Designed for those who are considering or who have scheduled total hip or total knee replacement surgery. The Willis-Knighton Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute offers participants insight into the joint replacement process, from preadmission planning to surgery, follow-up and rehabilitation.

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.

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A Plantation Christmas
7. Oakland Plantation, constructed between 1832 and 1846, is one of the stops on the tour, and it will offer a picture of a 19th century North Louisiana Christmas. Tour participants will be treated to an overview of the home’s history along with stories about the odd happenings that.

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Coquitos & Cookies
We search enthusiastically for something special to serve at home or to share, showing our appreciation for that exceptional hostess or treasured friend. This year I’m exchanging my favorite eggnog recipe, for decadent pitcher of Puerto Rican coquitos (Koh-KEE-tos) and whipping up delicious varieties of cookies using one basic cookie recipe.

TALK of the TOWN
forms including leaves, flowers, fruits and vines. Free and open to the public 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. The Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College, Shreveport. THROUGH DEC. 30: “BEYOND THE DESKTOP” PAINTINGS BY JIM HUCKABY AND DAVE IVEY,.

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Widows and Orphans
The name of her line came from the pieces she uses to make her jewelry items; the widowed, orphaned and forgotten vintage jewelry that are found lying around in people’s drawers and old jewelry boxes. Reeks takes these kinds of items and reconstructs them with new hardware to create a unique, one-of-akind piece.

Mouthwatering Meat
A Realtor approached Alvis early on and told him about the vacant location off I-220. Soon after, with the mind to expand the dining room and have a stage for talented musicians, Alvis purchased the building and did a lot of renovations to the site to make it more restaurant friendly.

Inspiring Gifts
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On the Scene
–Mary Ann Van Osdell.