The Forum May 27 - June 9, 2015 Vol. XXVI, Issue XIX
SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT AFTER GIVE FOR GOOD DAY.

All Smiles
The Hub’s almost impossible task was accomplished through Give for Good Day. Sponsored by the Community Foundation, Give for Good Day took place May 5 and raised more than $1.7 million dollars for participating nonprofits throughout North Louisiana. A total of 7,714 gifts were made.

Business Briefs
• Venture Publishing has added two account executives to the sales team. Amy Dansby will serve as an account executive for Forum and CityLife and Jeannie Morris will serve as the account executive for CityLife magazine.

Place for Pups
“I love it. It’s really important to me because my dog loves to run so she gets the exercise she needs in a safe environment,” Stacee Alario, a resident of The Boulders, said. “Plus, she loves other dogs so it’s nice to give her that canine companionship without the extra expense and inconvenience of doggie daycare.

biz Scene
Goodwill Industries of Northwest Louisiana held its annual awards banquet May 5 at Eldorado Casino. Doug Warner of KSLA emceed the event as the nonprofit honored community partners and awarded Achiever of the Year to Gail Brown; Employee of the Year to Josh Self; and Graduate of the Year to La’Darius Casey.

Louisiana Startup Prize announces speaker
Qualifier Two session; to attend, startups, entrepreneurs and small businesses must first register for Qualifier Two at www.LaStartupPrize. com. For more information about competing in Louisiana Startup Prize 2015, contact Emily Smith at 213- 6437 or lastartupprize.

Shreveport Roots
“It started out as promotional type videos, but then when I got down here and started digging through the history, connecting with historians, going to bars and listening to the stories – we realized the history was so interesting that it could speak for itself and show that the city is awesome,” Scott said.

Strong Force
Pierce’s program has hosted 24 national and international weightlifting championships at LSUS since 1991 along with hosting the weightlifting programs for five countries that chose to train here instead of their own country.

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On A Mission
If your firm has crafted its mission statement, can you say it without reading it? Most people in firms that have a mission statement do not know what it is without reading it. Wow.

'The Cynic'
A friend is learning ... “All weddings are happy. It’s the years afterward that can be a problem.”.

DESPERATE TIMES
So, yes, these are desperate times for our ambitious governor as his reign as the state’s chief executive is coming to an end – thankfully – after eight disastrous years. He needs a new gig since he has spent most of his adult life either in appointed public office or elected office.

Fiddling Farce
In 1964, Lyndon Johnson was the first U.S. president to provide the commencement address to the cadets of the United States Coast Guard Academy. He rallied the cadets and explained, in the words of Winston Churchill, “civilization will not last, freedom will not survive, peace will not be kept, unless mankind unites together to defend them.

Carpel Tunnel
For many who work primarily with their hands, feeling a tingling or numbness in the wrist and hand can be a troubling symptom that may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. Oftentimes, the onset of milder symptoms gradually leads to more significant and impairing signs of CTS such as a sharp, shooting pain.

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Preventative Measures
One of the most important things a man can do to stay healthy is find a doctor he is comfortable with and go to regular check ups. By finding a doctor that you’re comfortable with, you are more likely to be honest with your doctor about concerns. Medical tests are helpful, but communication is the starting point of many diagnoses.

Healthy Geezer
Among the most common germs are the ones that give you norovirus, also known as Norwalk virus. This nasty bug gives you gastroenteritis, mistakenly called “stomach flu.” Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines; it is not related to flu, a respiratory illness caused by influenza virus.

at Home
space is cOuple’s pride and jOy.

Serene Space
The couple saw the 1950 home’s potential and completed a complete overhaul of the ground, pool and house with the help of their longtime friend and landscape architect, Donna Ford..

Alfresco Living
“Neutral colors have been popular for years locally but the grays, bright blues and even the soft blues mixed with bright colors have taken off too,” he said. “The bright colors are more for seat covers, umbrellas, cushions and rugs to make a splash. Changing out the small items are more affordable.

TALK of the TOWN
‘Uncertainty in the I’mpossible Art & Fear’ by Whitney Newson Through June 6, artspace.

Fresh Feasting
The farm-to-table and organic movement has spread like wildfire across the country and with good reason. More and more people are concerned about where their food comes from and how it is grown. The demand for locally grown healthier food has provided an opportunity for unprecedented growth in the local farmers market arena.

A Modern Classic
Cynthia Hawkins-Whitaker, artistic director for “Les Miserables” and founder of the Academy of Children’s Theatre, said she is looking forward to the show. “‘Les Miserables’ is a modern-day classic with the most beautiful score ever written for a Broadway musical,” Whitaker said.

On the Scene
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