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The Forum Oct. 14-27, 2015 Vol. XXVII, Issue IV
Unique food, entertainment and high rides are a big draw to State Fair of Louisiana.
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Dog Park in Works
Swaine was not attending the press conference just because of her downtown connection. But, she is also a dog lover who attended the dog park preview with her dog, Starvina. “It looks fabulous,” Sawine said adding it could compete with any dog park..
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Rockets Fire Back
Cumulus Broadcasting is organizing this year’s Rockets Over the Red. “This is a great opportunity for Shreveport and Bossier City to come together and watch an epic show,” Cumulus’ market manager Brandon Beard said. “The viewing of this show will be best from the Louisiana Boardwalk area.
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A History Theme
Centenary Archives presents a unique slice of history in “Shreveport: As Seen by Centenary” this year through December 2015. This exhibit features a display in the Whited Room lobby of Bynum Commons, largely inspired by the Will and Jim Broyles’s “Shape of Shreveport” documentary series.
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Community Planned
The community will offer amenities such as fine dining, casual dining, a full-service bar and lounge, coffee shop, ice cream parlor, salon, chapel, putting greens, activity courts, theater, activity rooms, fire pavilion, business center, library, Internet cafe, fitness center and spa services.
'The Cynic'
My buddy over a beer, “After three sets of clubs and 10 years of lessons, I’m finally getting fun out of golf. I’m getting out.”.
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Pop UP businesses return downtown
Businesses ranging from hightech odor-fighting clothing and linens, art pottery from Eastern Europe, gourmet goat cheeses and ice cream made from local ingredients, women’s apparel, jewelry, custom art and LED frames will make up the 2015 Pop UP at artspace, 710 Texas.
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Evolving Security
(BPT) – Follow the news, and it’s easy to see that payment fraud has become the largest theft-related threat facing business and consumers in the United States, as well as around the world. The cost of payment card fraud grew by 19 percent globally in 2013, hitting $14 billion, according to research from BI Intelligence.
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Toxic Charity
through downtowns across the country, you see people who appear to be homeless with signs asking for money, jobs or food. City centers are attractive for a number of reasons ... pedestrian traffic, festivals and events that draw visitors, benches to sit on and wide sidewalks, alcoves that are away from view and a captive office crowd all factor in.
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Bossier Parish Assessor
Bossier Parish Assessor Bobby Edmiston is running for a fifth term as assessor of one of the state’s fastest growing parishes; not surprisingly, he has an opponent. Campaign signs are popping up for north Bossier City resident and real estate agent Pasty Maggio.
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Supporters of Faith
It’s ironic. Just last month the ACLU sent a letter to the superintendent of Bossier Parish Schools demanding “religious proselytization” at Airline High School stop immediately, especially with the principal’s unrepentant use of the phrase, “May God bless you all.
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HEALTHY DOSE of information
FOunDErS DAY LSU Health Shreveport leaders, faculty, staff and students will celebrate the institution’s 40th Founders Day on Oct. 28. The date marks the anniversary of the day former Gov. Edwin Edwards presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new medical school building in 1975.
CELIAC DISEASE
In the midst of the gluten-free frenzy that lined the aisles of grocery stores, was the topic of celiac disease – a condition that causes damage to the small intestines when ingesting gluten. There is some research that argues a strict gluten-free diet is only necessary for those who suffer from celiac disease.
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DR. BRYAN VEKOVIUS M.D.
“I have a passion and unique fervor for taking on and solving difficult problems for my patients,” said Vekovius. “I often have patients coming to see me who have very little if any hope left for their situation.” He enjoys the challenge, and the chance to help make a huge difference in someone’s life.
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Stye Relief
Clogged oil glands and bacteria are usually the cause behind styes. They are relatively harmless, only providing sensitivity to the spot of the stye. Styes can sometimes cause cellulitis, a soft tissue infection that occurs where bacteria spreads. Though it’s rare, cellulitis can affect vision.
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Healthy Geezer
Feet flatten out because their supporting tendons and ligaments lose their elasticity. As the tendon along the length of the sole elongates, the arch lowers. Another reason feet enlarge is that the force of your weight thins the fat pads cushioning the bottom of the feet.
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Shingles
The shingles is also known as herpes zoster. It is reactivation of the chicken pox virus, which is a type of herpes virus. The shingles can be very painful and about 20 percent of people who have had chicken pox will get the shingles. Most patients get it only once, but it can reoccur.
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TALK of the TOWN
$29-99 and can be purchased by calling the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 841-4196, any Ticketmaster location, or online atticketmaster.com. nOV. 1: MARILYn MAnSOn,.
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Casino Attractions
$24,000 Atumn Tournament Series: Craps. Tournaments will be held every Thursday in October and open to Gold, President’s, and Ambassador card holders.Registration begins at 5 p.m., and play begins at 6 p.m. The top player from each qualifying tournament wins $1,000.
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Magic On The MIDWAY
The State Fair of Louisiana is a “Whole lot’a happy!” this year with carnival rides, midway games, the food, music concerts, livestock exhibits and a rodeo – and these are just a few of the entertaining treats the event has to offer..
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First-time ‘Flight’
The set is made of inflatable rubber and steel, to make it easier to transport to new show locations. The structure that borders the stage and the central island hides objects and plants that will appear later in the show. The costumes are hand made for a more realistic look.
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Kitchens In Style
The Junior League of Shreveport- Bossier is once again hosting their anticipated Kitchen Tour event on Oct. 31 at Kitchen & Bath Cottage on 6505 Line Ave. in Shreveport. This will be the second year JLSB has organized the interactive and all-day fundraiser, after the response from last year’s event.
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Traveling Spirit
“My mother had a friend from France so I was able to spend my 16th summer in a little town called Villard Sur-Bien in the eastern part of France in the district of Jura. It was a town of only about 100 people, but I got to travel from there to Paris where the exposure to the great artists in the great museums inspired me to be an artist.
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Scary Business
“[This year] is bigger and better than last year,” Jake Wood announced to members of the news media during the early reveal. Wood is president of Rocketpup, the group handling the advertising and public relations for NecroManor. As he talked to those in attendance, the building’s A/C unit kicked on, causing a rattling and hissing sound.
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Heritage Honored
“Tom Schedler is a champion of the Germantown Colony,” Lynn Dorsey, executive director of Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Commission, said. “He has worked diligently during his term to protect our state’s heritage and history, despite budget cuts.
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Pop UP businesses return downtown
Businesses ranging from hightech odor-fighting clothing and linens, art pottery from Eastern Europe, gourmet goat cheeses and ice cream made from local ingredients, women’s apparel, jewelry, custom art and LED frames will make up the 2015 Pop UP at artspace, 710 Texas. This Pop UP is sponsored by Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council.
The goal is to provide shortterm downtown retail space for both aspiring and currently active businesses.
The Pop UP will kick off Nov. 28- Dec. 19.
Opening day on Small Business Saturday – will feature a $7 Flapjack Feast at artspace with pancakes, juices, coffee, bacon or sausage and loads of fun pancake toppings.
Once fortified, shoppers will be able to go the distance and shop ‘til they drop at artspace and other locations throughout downtown.
Participating businesses are:
Haute Goat Creamery, SRP Silverclean, Sophie’s Daughter, Meredith Piper Art, Inspired Image Boutique, Home Grown Specialties, Global Images LLC, Wired & Sassy LLC, The Twisted Brownie, Megan Davis Taylor Art, Suite 9 ONE 6, Resonate with Cassie, Fleur De Creme Gourmet Ice Cream and Bird On a Wire.
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