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22 February 2012Spencer Black: Cajun cooking versus Badger democracy
madison.com | | Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 4:30 am
Some years back, after one of Louisiana’s innumerable political scandals, an observer in Baton Rouge was said to propose a trade. In exasperation at the endless corruption in Louisiana government, he suggested, “We’ll cook for Wisconsin and they’ll govern for us.”
Leaving aside the relative merits of Badger and Cajun cuisine (crawfish etouffee vs. deep-fried cheese curds?), he was making the point that when one thought
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Citizens determine their nation’s interactions with the world through elections, collectively and even with individual acts. As globalization’s forces buffet the world, seen time and time again since the start of the 21 st century, the internal politics of any state can permanently alter course for other nations: the ruling Taliban in Afghanistan allowed jihadists to plot air attacks on the US World Trade Center and Pentagon; rising home prices in the US and unsustainable mortgages triggered
... Area news in brief: Feb. 21, 2012
Published: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 7:59 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 7:59 p.m.
Incest alleged in Bayou Black
A man from Bayou Black who police say had sex multiple times with a 12-year-old female family member was arrested Sunday.
Travis Marcell, 32, 120 Daneco Court, Houma, sexually abused the child for several months, Terrebonne Parish sheriff's deputies said. The abuse was reported to detectives Saturday.
Marcell is charged
... Tickets available for Governor's West Bank Luncheon in March
FG_AUTHORS: Times-Picayune Staff
Tickets are on sale for the annual Governor's West Bank Luncheon slated for March 19 at the Alario Center in Westwego. The cost is $40 each or a table of eight for $320. Doors open at 11 a.m., with a buffet luncheon served at 11:30 a.m.
Proceeds will benefit the non-profit Cafe Hope , which teaches at-risk youth culinary and life skills, on the Hope Haven campus in Marrero.
For tickets or more information, contact state Rep. Bryan
... Area news in brief: Feb. 19, 2012
Published: Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 9:57 p.m.
Police: Driver hit cars, person, tree
An alleged drunken driver hit multiple cars and a pedestrian Friday and wound up leading police on a winding chase.
Janelle Dupre, 26, 615 Mahler St., Houma, was driving north on La. 24 near Kmart about 10 p.m. when she rear-ended one car, ran a red light, hit two
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