The Forum Sept. 30 - Oct. 13, 2015 Vol. XXVII, Issues III
40 Under 40: Top Young Professionals Revealed.

40 Under 40 Named
Thomas Avallone, Maccentric; Michael Barrett, Community Trust Bank; William Bradford, City of Shreveport; Josh Clayton, The Clayton Law Firm LLC; Valerie DeLatte, Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals; Heather Delia, Williams Creative...

Business Briefs
• Centenary College completed its most successful fundraising year since 2009 by finishing its fiscal year June 30 with $10 million in total giving, including a generous $7 million endowment gift from the Stoer Foundation funded by the estate of Newton B.

Innolyzer Victorious
It was a one-hour business presentation. Business leaders from five companies stood before 25 judges, all vying for the 2015 Louisiana Startup Prize, which included a wealth of prizes to benefit any burgeoning startup..

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Moonbeeps: Gizmo Makes Debut
Rather than direct play, Gizmo’s simple design allows the child to follow where their imagination and creativity lead. The app can become a control panel for a cardboard box space cruiser, a blanket fort space station, or even a control panel for a tin foil robot suit.

Leading indicators
The answer is they had “business designs” that were upgraded and refreshed almost continuously. Some, like Apple, have overtaken Microsoft, but we know superior sustained performance over a given time period is due to continuously refreshed business designs.

Jury’s rematch
Skaggs is a local small businessman. In a recent visit, he reflected on the initial phase of his District 5 representation, recalling it as a “learning experience” where he tried to “absorb as much information as I could, but it’s like drinking out...

THE SHEPHERD TENDS HIS FLOCK
Pope Francis is only the fourth Pope to visit the United States. As he visits Washington, D.C., New York City and Philadelphia, the crowds who come to see him stretch for as long as the eye can see.

HEALTHY DOSE of information
AuTiSm TrEATmEnT LSU Health Shreveport is now enrolling patients in Phase III clinical trials for CM-AT, a treatment for autism. CM-AT is developed by Curemark LLC, a drug research and development company focused on the treatment of neurological diseases.

Stroke Prevention
As defined by the American Heart Association, a stroke is a disease that affects the arteries and is the No. 5 leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. It occurs when the brain doesn’t receive the oxygen and nutrients carried by a particular blood vessel due to a blockage by clot or rupture.

Embracing life
(BPT) – The American Cancer Society estimates about 62,450 new thyroid cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States in 2015. Medullary thyroid cancer represents only about 3 to 4 percent of these cases, and just one-third of those will be locally advanced or metastatic disease.

Nuns Ready for Run
The two-day motorcycle rally will be held Oct. 16-17 in the Red River District in downtown Shreveport and as always, will benefit children’s health and wellness programs in the community including Cara Center, NICU and school-based health centers.

Community Outreach
and babysitting dos and don'ts. Fire and personal safety will also be covered by the Shreveport Fire Department and Caddo Parish Sheriff's office. $40 Fee includes lunch and materials. Reservations required; space is limited. Saturday, Oct. 10 | 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.

Precise Technology
The technology at WK Proton Therapy Center is ProteusONE™, the most precise form of radiation therapy available, directing the energy of protons (very tiny parts of the atom) into the tumor with pencil beam precision. The protons conform to the exact shape of a tumor, sparing the healthy organs and tissue surrounding it.

Healthy geezer
Some anatomy: The knee, which is the largest joint in the body, is made up of the thighbone (femur), shin bone (tibia) and the kneecap (patella). Surfaces of this joint are covered with cartilage, a smooth substance that cushions the bones and enables them to move easily.

At Home
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The Beauty at Lake Forbing
Located right off Line Avenue, this neighborhood is just mere steps from popular spots. Large lots back up to the beautiful Lake Forbing and are surrounded with tall trees that provide a woodland escape near the center of town..

More from the Lake Forbing Home
The kitchen showcases Brookhaven custom cabinetry, painted with a vintage finish. Custom panels fashioned from antiqued mirror enhance the room’s two side-by-side refrigerators. The stone hood over the range from Francois & Co is eye-pleasing and functional.

Pulling Out All the Stops
“We pretty much do it all,” Justin Sheppard, sales/custom projects at Sheppard’s Countertops, said. “We also have a line of sinks and faucets that we sell. For the countertops we offer: granite, Cambria, silestone, santamargherita, LG Hausys, Quartz Master, Zodiac, Corian solid surfaces, Hi-Macs, Laminates, and more.

Yarbrough under new ownership
Stuart and Jan Briscoe, longtime patrons of the business, bought the fine furniture and design establishment to maintain the traditional lines the store has carried for 30 years while also planning to expand the lines to include more transitional and contemporary pieces of furniture, art, lighting and accessories.

Cypress Bayou Home Builders looks to impress homeowners
“We really go out of our way to make sure that everything is done correctly and perfectly to the best of our ability,” he said. “We ask lots of questions in order to get input from our homeowners. This is probably the biggest investment of their lives, so we want to make sure they get their custom home perfectly the way they want it.

Nader’s Gallery opens second spot in Regions Tower
Siblings Edward Nader Jr. and Margaret Nader Love celebrated their 32nd year of business together this past February. The gallery was established in 1969 and was purchased by the siblings in 1983.

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Talk of the Town
Oct. 1; LA Music Prize LIVE, Oct. 2; Maggie Koerner, Oct. 3; Gangstagrass, Oct. 9; Pleasures, Oct. 16; Rebirth Brass Band, Nov. 6. ChiCagO/the hOOKah rOOM:.

Casino Attractions
Play Slot Tournament every Wednesday in October by earning 1,500, 3,000 and 6,000 points. First place in each round will win $50 slot dollars, and second place will win $20 Slot Dollars. The highest scorer from each hour will win an additional $50 slot dollars.

Film Fame names its price
The grand prize winner is determined by a panel of industry professionals from across the country (50 percent) as well as festival attendees (50 percent). When it comes to votes and promotions, there are no rules about filmmakers promoting their film. Bribes can be dished out before, during and after festival-goers view their film.

Top 20 Films
Fortunately or unfortunately, Josh may also have a young daughter, Maddy. Though skeptical about his paternity, Josh revisits his past to make a difficult decision..

Extending the Bounty
Master Gardener Michele Wiener said these are heirloom bulbs that aren’t offered at stores. Many of the bulbs come from Master Gardeners’s gardens and have been dug up from old home sites. There will be more than 5,000 heirloom bulbs and more than 50 varieties that thrive in the South for sale.

Mid-Am Championship
It’s an October golfing event that will bring in 132 players from across the world for qualifying and match play at the well-known and well-publicized Squire Creek course.

40 YEARS OF REVEL
The Revel has celebrated the arts in all formats with the local community and out-of-state visitors to Shreveport for 40 years. It is now the largest outdoor arts festival in northern Louisiana, attracting more than 100,000 visitors annually.

‘Figuratively Speaking’
Corsentino’s art is on display for the first time through Oct. 11 at The Agora Borealis, located at 421 Lake St. in Shreveport. Her open reception, titled “Figuratively Speaking,” was Sept. 25 and marked the first show at The Lounge at The Agora Borealis.

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On the Scene
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