In some businesses, like the tech industry, there are regular revolutionary developments that change everything. In other businesses, change is more subtle. Take, for example, the frozen confection industry. Or the jewelry and fashion business. A new taste in ice cream on a stick, or a new design of a ring or handbag might not be as…

What do you think of when you hear the word “prairie?” Wide open spaces? Grasses blowing in the dry, warm wind? Off on the horizon, cattle being driven over the ridge by cowboys? Doesn’t sound much like Louisiana does it? It would, if most of our grassland was still intact. The fact is, Louisiana prairies…

If you live on the south shore of New Orleans you tend to think of the north shore as a place across the lake that there’s no compelling reason to visit. People on the north shore will give you a list of reasons to drive across the causeway. One of the names on that list…

For most of human civilization we have lived with pain. Some of it is healthy – in as much as it teaches us a lesson and keeps us away from danger in future – but a lot of pain is debilitating. That’s the reason some of the most popular medications we use are pain medications….

There are times in your life when things go right. Whether it’s good luck, good timing, or good management, you just need to celebrate. The simplest way to do that is to throw a party. A few drinks, some food, the right people – and to top it all off some helium balloons with racy adult…