Solving the Problem of Controlling People

The answer is closer than you think. by Tim Carey Ph.D. Are there people in your life who like to boss you around? Perhaps it’s your manager or your partner…

This is how to become mentally strong: 3 secrets from neuroscience

By Eric Barker Ever get to the point where your brain is just pooped? The ol’ grey matter is waving the white flag. You’re exhausted. You can’t go on. You’ve got…

Unanimous Juries in Louisiana

Could Louisiana Finally Be Moving Out Of The 19th Century?  By Kenneth Cooper What happens when you think a race of people are too stupid to serve on juries, but…

No More Police in NOLA

By Jeff Thomas Some unsolicited advice to Mayor  Latoya Cantrell and the new city council.  Change the narrative about crime in NOLA.  We do not need to hire more police…

You Can Reduce Flooding

WATER WISE WORKSHOPS TO INFORM RESIDENTS HOW TO REDUCE FLOODING New Orleans faces many challenges with its drainage system.  We are learning that climate change will add another challenge to…

3 Strategies for Saying ‘No’

by Katherine Hawley Ph.D. Most of us like to help others when we can, and for many of us—perhaps especially women—being a capable, helpful, reliable person is a big part…

Playoff Bound Pelicans?

By Jeff Thomas The New Orleans Pelicans are locked in an intense, fierce contest to make the playoffs.  For the first time in a long time, the New Orleans NBA…

Harrah’s Should Pay to Play

Political News Louisiana Legislature Must Act Responsibly By Jeff Thomas Without much fanfare a bill allowing the expansion of Harrah’s Casino is snaking easily through the Louisiana legislature.  The house…

Louisiana Legislative Session 2018

When Your Governor and Legislators Leave You with a Mudbug Mouth By Kenneth Cooper You ever had crawfish that just weren’t purged right, the kind where when you bite down…

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