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Spicy Side of Life
Conflict seems to be a common theme recently, and the Prize Foundation is capitalizing on it with a battle of its own. It’s called Taco Wars, and it’s headed for downtown Shreveport on April 30 from noon to 8 p.m. in front of the historic Municipal Auditorium.

Louisiana Downs Preview
Now, Stava hardly goes at all. “I would rather take the time to drive four hours (to Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark.), go up there on a Saturday, stay overnight, and come back on a Sunday than drive 10 miles to Bossier, a place that didn’t care whether I was there or not.

Louisiana Tech's Teddy Allen to be inducted into Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
"It's an unexpected honor to be included with so many people I've admired for a long time and many I've gotten to know and grown to love," Allen said. "Extra special since in high school I was voted 'Most Likely To Dangle A Participle.'" Allen graduated from Louisiana Tech with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's in English.

Southern Classic
Breakfast is an ancient memory. You're starting to droop, and your mind is wandering like a lost dog. Suddenly, through the fog, the warm aroma of cayenne pepper wafts through your mind. You hear that sizzle that emanates only from a deep fryer. Involuntarily, you begin to salivate, like Pavlov's dog.

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The Fish Rots from the Head
Then there are the so-called “white lies” we tell ourselves. We tell ourselves we’re smarter and better-looking than we are. We’ll be happy when we get that raise, lose the weight, get the car, the house, the boat. That we’re too old for this or that, or don’t have enough time, or those jeans don’t make your butt look that big.

Angel Parents
Cindy Whittington was having a challenging time when she walked inside the city of Minden’s animal shelter years ago. Her father was in hospice care at the time, and after a difficult night together, she came home crying. She couldn’t bring herself to do anything.

Serve You?
Back for the seventh year, 318 Restaurant Week is May 2-7. This week-long celebration of food puts the spotlight on locally-owned restaurants in Shreveport and Bossier City, many with unique menu items, discounted specials, and exclusive onenight-only dining experiences.

From Good to Great at LSU in Shreveport
At last week’s LSU Board of Supervisors meeting held in Shreveport, most of the Northwest Louisiana legislative delegation came to address LSU leadership. They spoke on the need for greater attention and resources for LSU-S and our medical school, LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS).

Bitcoin- The Immaculate “Coin”ception
A deep study of Bitcoin can lead you to only one conclusion. Satoshi had once written, "Governments are good at cutting off the heads of centrally controlled networks." He understood that a lot of powerful people and most governments hate anything they can't control.

Autism Spectrum Disorders
April is Autism Awareness Month, and to detect the first signs of autism. Autism this is an excellent opportunity to can be accurately diagnosed as young as focus on increasing understanding and 24 months, so it is critical that pediatricians acceptance of people with autism.

Why Skin Care Matters
Our skin is the largest organ of our body. It covers us from head to toe, is about two square meters and accounts for approximately 16 percent of our body weight. It acts as a waterproof, insulating shield against temperature extremes, damaging UV light, and dangerous chemicals and bacteria.

Knowledge is Power
Social media popularity and the vast amount of information just a click away have transformed the modernday facial plastic surgery consultation. In the past, patients would come in and simply say, “I just want to look better, doc!” Now, prospective clients will present with specific requests for surgical techniques.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month
We were excited that we would be living in the same residence hall. Our biggest concerns were finding a parking spot, locating our classes and adjusting to dorm life. None of us anticipated that two of the young women would experience a sexual assault during the first six weeks of college, making them a statistic.

318 Talk
APRIL 21-24, 29-30 & MAY 1: “THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: DREAM ON”:.

On The Scene
After a two-year hiatus, The Cotillion Club hosted its 73rd annual ball. To be included in OTS, e-mail your high-res photos to [email protected].