MOTHER AND SON FIND AUTISM COMMUNITY AND PIECE TOGETHER SUPPORT.

On the surface, some things from the administration’s recent budget presentation made it look to the casual observer that it was not as bad as expected. The cut to higher education, while huge at more than $200 million, was not as much as some were predicting.

“He said he would do better than [just back me] and put Hummer and Son behind it,” Prator said. “One of the reasons he jumped on board was because he was tossing around the idea of adding a lip balm and hand cream himself. So when I presented this to him, he was really on board.

Pure Color Salon, owned by Meredith Mighell, is open. Pure Color is an environmentally conscience salon featuring the Davines Brand for sustainable beauty. The salon is specializing in modern color techniques and now offering spa services including Mighell.

Fertitta Private Reserve sells two types of cigars online at fertittacigars. com. The first is a Maduro, which Fertitta describes as a bold expression of dark chocolate, leather and cracked peppercorn. Also offered is the Natural, which is milder than the Maduro and has notes of fresh island grass.

The Shreveport store is owned by husband and wife team of Mona and Jack Gabriel. The Gabriels own three Nothing Bundt Cakes. The three locations are now in Shreveport; Tyler, Texas and Jackson, Miss. Their son serves as the manager for all three stores..

A friend quit playing golf when he realized you can judge a man’s religion by what he says when he misses a short putt..

Katy Larsen looks at downtown Shreveport, she sees a landscape begging for a splash of color. With nearly a year under her belt as owner of the local arts market, The Agora Borealis, she’s already begun to stretch her “paintbrush” over the city including hosting events, trunk shows and even a Mardi Gras fashion show.

The list of public offices up for election this fall is long and includes, among others, parish police juries, tax assessors, clerks of court, sheriffs and state lawmakers. Doubtless we’d like all of those elected to these positions to have some experience in the job they’ve been entrusted to perform by voters.

The East Texas Oilfield Expo, which has taken place in Longview, Texas since its launch in 2011, will move to Shreveport in 2015 and is now the Ark-La-Tex Oilfield Expo..

say if you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism. Each case comes with a varying set of deficits that impairs a person’s ability to communicate or interact with others.

“Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women, [according to the American Heart Association],” said Pam Craig, doctor of nursing practice and board certified cardiovascular nurse practitioner with CHRISTUS Health Shreveport- Bossier. “Approximately 610,000 lives are lost each year from this deadly disease.

“Walk MS: Shreveport is a crucial fundraising and awareness event that contributes to the society’s overall mission,” Becky Pennington, vice president of development for Louisiana, said. “We are thankful for the continued support of our corporate partners, volunteers and participants who are committed to the society’s vision of a world free of MS.

Chemotherapy is a systemic treatment that uses drugs to kill malignant cells, bacteria, viruses and fungi. Chemotherapy drugs are used to treat cancer, bone marrow diseases, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. The drugs can be given by injection or taken orally.

Designer finds comfort in her new home.

For 20 years, Montgomery owned and operated Montgomery Interiors but decided to try something new in 2010 when she closed her business. During her time owning Montgomery Interiors, she worked alongside fellow designer, Janet Meier, decorating numerous homes in the Shreveport-Bossier City area.

If your windows felt drafty this winter, it may be time for replacements. Replace your old single-pane windows with energy-efficient double-pane windows.

One trend for 2015 is the age-old lesson that bigger is not always better. It’s predicted by the National Association of Home Builders that houses this year will be slightly smaller than in recent years – by as much as 10 percent.

Michael John Hoogland, owner of Hooglands Landscape, has been in the business for over 30 years. “I love my job, because of the interaction with the clients. Seeing a project come together from the initial client consultation to finished product is my favorite part,” Hoogland said.

her guest room redo. She said the key to pulling off the geometric style paint job was drawing a 12-foot-by-12-foot grid and then drawing the triangles. She painted the middle first and then the outer spaces. Her color scheme: hues of blue and orange..

What?!?! Excuse me?! That might have been the longest pause or break in conversation I have ever been a part of. I remember the odd feeling more than the actual thoughts, but I am sure I was thinking, “What did you break?” Then, the revelation. “I entered us into an ugly bathroom contest,” he said.

“Buying a first home can be exciting and stressful for most young buyers, especially the financing process,” Clete Thompson, vice president at imortgage, a division of loanDepot LLC., said. “There’s a lot of paperwork, many choices, and sometimes budgets don’t stretch very far.

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Davis joined Millen in her business and specialized in dog bathing for six years while becoming acquainted with other tools of the trade. By watching Millen and her staff, Davis learned not only cutting technique, but she acquired skills in handling and controlling the dogs also.

“Holiday in Dixie is still alive and going strong today, recognizing and celebrating the signing of the Louisiana Purchase and the arrival of spring,” Smith said.

“Cantonese is mostly sautéed with all fresh ingredients,” Wong said. “My special dish is ginger and garlic lobster or steamed fish with soy sauce. Peking duck, we sell a lot of because it is so good. We season it overnight so that the duck is nice and tender and juicy.

In 2014 alone, 649 children received forensic interviews, multidisciplinary investigations and family advocacy services, while 231 child victims and their non-offending caregivers received counseling services. More than 18,724 children and adults participated in educational outreach sessions.

“I have been in the industry for so many years. It’s a very fragile business. You have to take care of your own customers,” Asthana said. “It’s both combination between food and public relations. It’s not only that, it is my passion. I love being social with people.

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