On NOLA’s Murder Clearance Rate
This article is reposted from Jeff Asher’s website nolacrimenews.com NOPD’s murder clearance rate and potential trouble within the homicide division have been in the news lately. I’ve previously posted about…
Cooper’s Collage of Multiple Thoughts
Goodbye, Sean Payton. What’s That Governor Edwards? Hello War, President Trump. by Kenneth Cooper Maybe Sean Payton doesn’t pray enough. Or maybe he prays and the football gods just don’t…
The Truth About What We’ll Do To Fit In
Art Markman Ph.D. New research shows that the behavior of others impacts our own decisions. People tend to do what others around them are doing. Walk onto an elevator and…
How to Reverse Incarceration in Louisiana
Thirteen Steps to Stop Being First in Being Last By Bill Quigley. Bill teaches at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Louisiana was recently named “Worst State” in the…
What’s Better? Emotionally Intelligent or Mentally Strong
Amy Morin There’s a big difference between mental strength and emotional intelligence. Almost every week, I get a question from someone asking me about the difference between emotional intelligence and…
Major Challenges of New Orleans Charter Schools Exposed
At NAACP Hearing by Bill Quigley, Professor of Law, Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans is the nation’s largest and most complete experiment in charter schools. After Hurricane Katrina, the…
Rep Harris and Cox Cable help citizens
Representative Jimmy Harris Works to Aid Storm Victims Louisiana Representative Jimmy Harris’ District 99 has scores of homes and some businesses that were heavily damaged by the recent tornadoes. Seeing…
20 Cognitive Biases That Affect Your Decision-Making
Patrick Allen We all make bad decisions sometimes, but have you ever wondered what mental obstacles can lead you astray? This infographic goes over 20 of the most common cognitive…
Positive Relationships
Michelle Gielan An important relationship in my life just ended… and I’ll admit it, I didn’t really see it coming. That event has sparked a lot of thinking about relationships…
Why change is so hard in Louisiana
By Cammie Maturin The old adage, ” Old Habits Die Hard”, proves to be an enduring reality for every aspect of the governing body of Louisiana. Rather it concerns Corrections…