[That, she said, was because, while Baton Rouge escaped most of the damage suffered by the Big Easy, it was read more

[That, she said, was because, while Baton Rouge escaped most of the damage suffered by the Big Easy, it was a primary evacuation point for residents from the more southerly parishes -- counties -- of Louisiana.] So there were more people, ... and so there was more crime.

Things are very dry right now - extremely dry. So if anyone does any ditch or field burning, they have read more

Things are very dry right now - extremely dry. So if anyone does any ditch or field burning, they have to know that it may move faster than they anticipate.

Bush was desperate to keep the Times from running this important story - which the paper had already inexplicably held read more

Bush was desperate to keep the Times from running this important story - which the paper had already inexplicably held for a year - because he knew that it would reveal him as a law-breaker. He insists he had 'legal authority derived from the Constitution and congressional resolution authorizing force.' But the Constitution explicitly requires the president to obey the law. And the post 9/11 congressional resolution authorizing 'all necessary force' in fighting terrorism was made in clear reference to military intervention. It did not scrap the Constitution and allow the president to do whatever he pleased in any area in the name of fighting terrorism.

Every man ought to be inquisitive through every hour of his great adventure down to the day when he shall read more

Every man ought to be inquisitive through every hour of his great adventure down to the day when he shall no longer cast a shadow in the sun. For if he dies without a question in his heart, what excuse is there for his continuance? - The Colby Essays.

Genius is the talent of a person who is dead.

Genius is the talent of a person who is dead.

These oil companies are making profit hand over fist as consumers are suffering.

These oil companies are making profit hand over fist as consumers are suffering.

It has a certain appeal in terms of solving a couple of problems on both sides.

It has a certain appeal in terms of solving a couple of problems on both sides.

It's enough to send shivers down your spine.

It's enough to send shivers down your spine.

This is probably the best group of players in my years here. If we can hold it together emotionally and read more

This is probably the best group of players in my years here. If we can hold it together emotionally and focus on what is in front of us, we should be a playoff team.