The Forum Aug. 19 - Sept. 1, 2015 Vol. XXVI, Issue XXV
Billie Brimberry will play Alice and welcome guests at the Auction Against AIDS..

Coding Businesses
Today, though, Puckett is one of 15 graduates of a pilot, computer-coding course called HackerForge, a course created by the Shreveport-based Twin Engine Labs and Cohab, the small business-centric nonprofit in downtown Shreveport. And by all accounts, Puckett is no longer a slouch at computers.

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Greenspace in Sight
The project called the Downtown Bossier City Re-envisioning Plan was presented at the Bossier City Council’s on July 7 meeting by McSwain and Sean Sims, president of SK Studios in Kansas City, Mo. McSwain and Sims opened the presentation with the basis for considering “re-envisioning” old Bossier.

The Best Measure
Firms that have a track record of growing their valuation attract the best employees and have lower cost of capital because they are less risky. These firms proactively upgrade their capabilities for the next round of profitable revenue growth before rivals do.

Level of Respect
As a historian, I must be analytical when it comes to events, activities, personalities and issues. Yes, I know that bringing logic into discussions today is often not considered polite or politically correct. But I think it is more important for us to be historically correct than it is to be politically correct.

Update: DA’s Race
So, let me bring you up to date. When I last wrote, there were four declared candidates, all of whom are white – Assistant District Attorney Dhu Thompson and attorneys Lee Harville, Mark Rogers and Casey Simpson. And there was what some political observers referred to as the “phantom campaign” of 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal Judge James E.

'The Cynic'
Know your pets ... Call a dog, and he will come to you. Call a cat, and he will think about it..

Lieutenant Governor
A short visit with lieutenant governor candidate John Young gave me good reason to pay more attention to this race. It’s likely that most know the lieutenant governor stands in for the governor when the state’s chief executive is out of the state, or worse, if the governor is incapacitated.

Weeds Flourishing
It’s often said life is a fight for territory, and that once we stop fighting for what we want, what we don’t want will automatically take over. We need only to turn on the television, or pick-up a newspaper or read comments on social media to realize exactly what we, as a country, have stopped fighting for – and what has automatically taken over.

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Pregnancy and Vaccinations
The most important factor in understanding the dos and don’ts of vaccinations and pregnancy is to have the most current and evidence-based facts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a range of resources and tools to help in making the most informed decision.

Meningitis
Meningitis is a serious inflammation of the meninges [the thin membrane covering the brain and the spinal cord] caused by an infection. While there are several forms of the disease, the most common are viral and bacterial. Bacterial meningitis is rarer, harder to treat and can be fatal.

Late Onset Menopause
It is the end of one phase of life and the beginning of another, and it may come with various symptoms and lifestyle changes. It is defined as the final menstrual period and may be confirmed if a woman misses her period for 12 months in a row, and not due to any medical causes, and her ovaries no longer produce eggs.

Healthy Food
(BPT) – Do you love the snap that chili peppers give to your food? Are you a fan of the heat they impart to a variety of dishes? Even if you’re not, you may want to take another look at the humble chili pepper.

Sleep and the healthy heart
Sleep problems reduce the quality of life and can create and worsen other medical conditions. Sleep disorders often go undiagnosed and untreated, posing serious health risks. Of all the reasons to get a good night’s sleep, protecting the heart should be a top priority.

Adult Braces
Before committing to ceramic and metallic braces, Ho said she did consider Invisalign, a clear, plastic alternative to traditional braces that also help align the teeth. For Ho, though, Invisalign was not considered a good option..

HEALTHY GEEZER
Preliminary scientific studies of magnets for pain have produced mixed results. Overall, there is no convincing scientific evidence to support claims that magnets can relieve pain of any type.

Protecting the eyes
Painful burns, peeling, wrinkles and even cancer – there are a list of known dangers to sun exposure on the skin, and the same UV rays can have harmful effects on the eyes as well. There are three ranges of ultraviolet radiation: UV-C, UV-B and UV-A.

Life Savers Gala
The first raffle will feature 10 $500 shopping sprees to Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry with limited tickets available to participate. The second raffle is for Fork or Cork and offers guests the opportunity to draw a card that will have either a picture of a fork or a cork.

Realism with a Robot
“It has already changed the way I practice neurorehabilitation,” clinical instructor Evelyn Scarborough said. “It is the most realistic training for my patients and allows me to easily grade the difficulty of any activity for those who either need more of a challenge or who need more assistance.

TALK of the TOWN
There are 50 bands over the three-day festival in the Red River District in Shreveport. Dates and times: 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 28; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 29; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 30..

Music District
Greg LeGrand, the director and president of the Ark-La-Tex Music Heritage Festival, has a strong background in local music history. “I have been in radio for about 28 years in this market, and I’ve been a musician playing with several bands around the area.

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Art on Fire
Jim Tweedy and Bruce Odell are two men who are firmly established in their particular art of choice. Tweedy is a much celebrated painter of sports and comedic animals. Odell is a much awarded potter and practitioner of Raku Firing, an ancient Japanese technique for heating pottery.

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On the Scene
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