Defying Ike: Why 140,000 stayed behind

"They weathered the hurricane against the orders of authorities, to protect their property and way of life.-----Hackberry, LA. - Johnny Welch isn't afraid to admit that he put his life on the line in hurricane Ike for a rooster. Not just any rooster, mind you – a...

Louisiana last state to condone cockfighting

As of today, Louisiana is the only US state to still allow cockfighting. A bill passed yesterday in New Mexico ended legal cockfighting in the state. The Louisiana ban has been hung up due to a related bill...

The Golden Rooster Delicatessen

"With a name like Golden Rooster one might think that this is a Chinese food restaurant. It is not, however. It is a European (German, we think) deli."

Today in history - Sept. 19

"Today is Tuesday, Sept. 19, the 262nd day of 2006. There are 103 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 19, 1777, during the Revolutionary War, American soldiers won the first Battle of Saratoga. On this date: In 1783, Jacques Etienne Montgolfier...

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