How to Put Yourself First

by Dr. Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. “You care so much you feel as though you will bleed to death with the pain of it.” – JK Rowling Each of us…

Trade Wars and Race

By Jaime Morris  The average American citizen is oblivious to international trade and America’s place in the world capitalist economic system.  Just as citizens need jobs to make ends meet,…

Community Group Demands Halt to Water Shut-Offs

By C.C. Campbell-Rock The battle to keep the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board from shutting off the water of people who have not paid their bills for a variety…

Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills

Melanie Pinola Effective communication is one of the most important life skills we can learn—yet one we don’t usually put a lot of effort into. Whether you want to have…

Four Signs Your Relationship Might Be Doomed

Melanie Pinola Dr. John Gottman studied couples for over thirty years and discovered the four communication qualities that could predict a couple will break up—with over 90% accuracy. Called “The…

Racists Gone Wild!

The Trump Effect By C.C. Campbell-Rock Donald J. Trump’ is a racist and a white supremacist. Trump launched his presidential bid with an attack on Mexicans: “They’re drugs, they’re bringing…

6 Scientific Ways to Boost Your Brain Health

Melanie Greenberg Ph.D. Find out which mind-body practices and dietary habits boost brainpower   Your brain is a complicated and dynamic structure, consisting of about 86 billion neurons or nerve…

Why Your Chicken Breast Has White Stripes + What It Means for You

Lyndsay Burginger The other day at the grocery store I picked up a package of chicken breasts. Before dropping the package into my shopping cart, my eye noticed something a…

City Contributes to Climate for Murders

by Jeff Thomas Saturday’s mass shooting on S. Claiborne is significantly caused by currents laws, rules and regulations of the city of New Orleans.  Early details emerged, and we were…

Saints Season Preview

Are You Ready For Some Football? The Saints Just Might Be.  by Kenneth Cooper You might want to let your finger nails grow, figure which strands of hair you can…