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Baton Rouge Calling
LSU graduate Jordan Davis’ heart is always in his home state of Louisiana, but his talents have taken him on the road.

Entertainment Job Creation Program
Asteri is a digital content creator and largescale testing solution provider. Company President Marcus Morton said Asteri will expand its staff of 27 by at least five employees. The new jobs will come with an average salary of $58,200, plus benefits..

Hope for Kids and Families
Imagine. Achieve. Believe. That’s what the children who are cared for by Shriners Hospitals for Children – Shreveport do every day: imagining how their life will be and achieving what some thought impossible. On May 11, the Imagine Achieve Believe Gala benefitting Shriners Shreveport will raise money so that more children’s dreams can become a reality.

Secret Gardens
Le Tour des Jardins, an annual spring tour featuring some of the most beautiful private gardens in Shreveport, includes five stunning properties this year. The event, presented by the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners, will be on May 11 and 12. Tour hours will be from 10 a.

Equal Voice, Equal Representation
Just because you can afford it doesn’t mean you should buy it. Just because you can eat whatever you want without gaining weight doesn’t mean you should.

To the Editor
i wanted to be the first to chime in and tell you how successful the (Artbreak) inserts were this year. Other than the stack we squirreled away, we officially ran out by Sunday. I caught the teachers reading them while the kids did activities during the week.

Major Impressions
“I’ve been flying ever since and absolutely love it!” A little more than a year ago, Kempen spread his wings. In April 2018, he was named director of the 2019 Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show. More than a year of planning will culminate the weekend of May 18-19, when the 87th.

Help for Hernias
We are fortunate to live in a time of advances in communications and technology. As a surgeon, I believe one of the most dramatic advances in technology has been the development of robotic surgery. Surgery has been promoted in movies and TV programs with a dramatic flair, people rushing about bringing instruments and saving lives.

Macular Degeneration: What is it, and how is it diagnosed?
Macular degeneration, or “age-related macular degeneration” (AMD), is one of the most common causes of vision loss in the United States and other industrialized countries. This disorder, which affects the center of the important film layer at the back of the eye, known as the macula, is a condition that often times has no symptoms early on.

Considering Laser Vision?
LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis. It is an elective, visioncorrecting surgical procedure with more than 20 years of clinical data supporting its safety and efficacy. LASIK uses laser technology to reshape the cornea to reduce or eliminate the irregularities that contribute to nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

Healthy Eyecare
As you’ve gotten older, you have probably noticed some changes, whether it’s graying hair, wrinkles, a slower metabolism or stiff joints. You may have also noticed changes in your vision. Perhaps you have trouble seeing objects up close, need brighter light to read, or have difficulty adjusting to glare when you go outside on a sunny day.

Financial and Estate Planning
change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference.” ~ Reinhold Niebuhr, American theologian Life is a mix of things we can’t control and things we can. If we’re not paralyzed by the former, we can often maximize the latter. This is especially true with married couples when one is dying.

Knocking Off Ten Years
The days of Kenny Rogers and Joan Rivers with their unnatural pulled look, wide lips and wind-blown sweeping cheeks are long gone. Facelift techniques have become more sophisticated over the years and now are boasting natural-looking results that last.

Antibiotics Are for Combatting Bacteria, Not Viruses
The first thing you should know is that antibiotics are used to combat bacteria, not viruses. So, these potent drugs should be used for infections of the ear, sinuses, urinary tract and skin. They’re also used to treat strep throat. They should not be used for viruses that cause most sore throats, coughs, colds and flu.

WEDDINGS
Brianna Belton (center) has an undeniable flair for sophisticated and charming weddings and receptions. The full-service planner says her joy comes from making memories and celebrating this most special day with the bride and groom..

318 Talk
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Don Juanz Baja Beach Tacos
Don Juanz was recently awarded the “Eat Fit” designation from Ochsner Health System. That means menu items meet nutritional criteria designated by Ochsner, with support by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation and LSU Health Shreveport.

On the Scene
The 20th Annual Community Renewal Croquet Classic fundraiser featured 40 teams, with fatherand-son team Mark and Drew Hebert taking home top honors in the competitive division. The April 27 event on the LSUS campus, which also included food from Ono’s Hawaiian Grill, raised nearly $50,000.