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…

There’s an old saying – you can never be too rich or too thin. In New Orleans you might add, “And you can never produce too much alcohol.”  If you think there are more small craft breweries and distilleries here than ever before, well, you’d be wrong. A hundred years ago there were many more. We’ve…

After Hurricane Katrina pushed the reset button on New Orleans, some commercial streets have come roaring back. Others remain decimated. And then there’s Claiborne Avenue. Despite drainage repairs and beautification, the street remains a mismatched mix of new development and old New Orleans. A combination of both these elements can be found at Le Boxeur gym….

Here’s a business decision to ponder. Suppose on any given night there’s 10,000 people listening to music in New Orleans. If you open a new music venue, will 10% of those people come to your place? Or do you have to offer something different that will attract a new audience? That’s one of the issues…