When people talk about which parts of New Orleans are desirable, you often hear the phrase, “block by block.” Meaning, in blighted parts of town there are bright spots. And in the nicer parts of town there are areas that are not so great. Two parts of town that have been commercially block by block…

No matter which era of recent U.S. history we look back on, we seem to be constantly working on two issues healthcare and education. The debate at the center of these discussions is often financial. Where is Federal or state money for reform going to come from And if reform is privately funded, how are…

If you live in New Orleans, you’re a part of the music business. Even if you never go to Tipitina’s or Bourbon Street, the revenue generated by music makes up a chunk of our local economy. We’re also tied into the empire of the world heavyweight champion of live music, Live Nation, through the local…

Every time a new mobile device comes out we can put more stuff on it. These days we don’t need to carry a calendar, phone book, yellow pad, book, map, magazine, music player, camera, DVD player, laptop, or even a heart monitor. So what, exactly, are we putting in these bags and backpacks we all lug…

New Orleans neighborhoods aren’t like the rest of the country. Where else can you live on an expensive street that has potholes that can swallow a 5 year old. Where the streetlights are out but the traffic cameras work perfectly. And there’s a street you’re never quite sure what the name is because it’s never…