The Forum Jan. 6 - 19, 2016 Vol. XXVII, Issue IX
Lou Gehrig Burnett is back with his reflection on the 2015 election year.

Peace with the Pipes
Chris Warren, pretreatment supervisor, is on board with this crucial cause. “The fats, oils and grease program regulates the discharge from all food service establishments (restaurants, hotels, nursing homes, schools, etc.

Faith to Fitness
“I actually started a ministry for young kids that were going down the wrong path, and we were trying to entice them into the gym with mixed martial arts and fitness and obstacle training. We would do a quick devotional after every workout,” Nichols said.

Financing college
A Practical Guide for Families,” seeks to dispel some of the misconceptions surrounding loans, grants, scholarships and available tax benefits.

Ringing in 2016
As a part of the team of the Shreveport- Bossier Sports Commission, the sporting events we bring into our community in 2016 will not only improve our area’s economy but also the quality of life for our residents. With the passing of the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Proposition on Nov.

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Private equity
It’s January 2016 as we think about this scenario for your firm: By January 2019, you have grown your firm’s valuation three and one half times its current valuation. How could you do this is just three years? One possibility is to use private equity disciplines.

Election Reflection
Over nearly five decades of being involved in Louisiana politics, I have been on the inside of 15 elections, 14 for two U.S. House members for whom I worked, and one for Mayor Bo Williams of Shreveport. The record: 13 wins and two losses.

Legislator Lesson
As the new year looks forward to a special February session of the state legislature and what’s anticipated to include an abysmal absence of statesmanship in resolving Louisiana’s critical budget situation, I’ll take a few minutes to suggest to...

Breaking News
You see, our brain circuitry is such that emotion overrides reason, and much more easily than the other way around.

'The Cynic'
A neighbor to another one ... “What happened to that goofy blonde your husband was so stuck on?”.

Shreveport’ s Pride
5-8 of “The Shape of Shreveport” dig deeper into the city’s history, shining a spotlight on significant moments. This includes digging into the local past of legends like folk and blues musician Huddie “Lead Belly” Leadbetter, places like Barksdale Air Force Base and historical battles like the Civil War.

HEALTHY DOSE of information
The study was initiated by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute based on requirements of the Affordable Care Act to compare photon therapy and proton therapy and determine which is best for treating breast cancer. The focus is to improve key health outcomes identified by PCORI.

CROHN’S DISEASE
A chronic inflammatory condition, Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. The inflammation of the bowel walls can trigger a variety of symptoms that range from mild to severe. General symptoms can include fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, night sweats and in women – loss of normal menstrual cycle.

Committing to the Club
(BPT) – As winter sets in, it can be easy to stay inside and let hibernation mode take over. But that doesn’t mean you should let your health become obsolete. If you’re looking to take your fitness goals to the next level and make your health a priority, it might be time to join a health club.

High to a Fault
As LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport assistant professor of internal medicine Dr. Paari Dominic said, a healthy blood pressure is important because all bodily systems are connected through arteries.

Skin Care
(BPT) – The transition from fall to winter presents unique challenges for everyone. Not only is it important to switch wardrobes in order to brave the cold, we also have to get used to driving in the snow and ice, remember to shovel the sidewalk, and of course, prepare against the seasonal onslaught of the cold and flu.

Community Outreach
Designed for those who are considering or who have scheduled total hip or total knee replacement surgery. The Willis-Knighton Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute offers participants insight into the joint replacement process, from preadmission planning to surgery, follow-up and rehabilitation.

Muscles That Matter
Pelvic floor muscle exercises can help strengthen the muscles under the uterus, bladder and bowel, which tend to weaken after childbirth and around menopause.

Healthy geezer
However, I already had a problem that I was correcting with prescription lenses. My ophthalmologist told me I needed bifocals, glasses with lenses that have a correction on the top section for my existing conditions and one below to help me with my presbyopia.

Within the Oaks
by Melissa airhart | Cover iMage and photos by sarah baker.

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TALK of the TOWN
event will include a seated dinner and dancing to the sounds of the orchestra all to benefit Shreveport Opera. The event starts at 6 p.m. at Sam’s Town Casino & Hotel Shreveport. Table sponsorships are available. Individual tickets are $100 per person. Call 227-9503 or emailboxoffice@shreveportopera.

Unexpected Beauty
Piper said she was first drawn to art by the pure excitement of possibility. “I could get lost in making high-fashion designs and loved my texture rubbing sheets,” Piper said. “There was awe in creating the appearance of texture on a flat piece of paper.

United by Retail
bringing novelty to the area. The shop features the works of local artists and artisans and offers a wide variety of items at the store such as: candles, clothing, home décor, jewelry, baby items, monogramming, paintings and several other unique finds and re-purposed or vintage pieces.

On the Scene
–Mary Ann Van Osdell.