From Michelle Malkin: Quote: Bobby Jindal is on the ball By Michelle Malkin • August 31, 2008 11:03 PM Pay close attention to how GOP Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is working ’round the clock to prepare his state for Hurricane Gustav. As the nutroots wish ill on conservatives and pray to God for our demise, Gov. Jindal is on the ball, working feverishly to ensure the safety and comfort of his residents. No Blanco-like whining or finger-pointing. Action, not talk. I pointed to his 4am

The discovery of the highly toxic insecticide dimethoate in Australian capsicum labelled as 'Product of New Zealand' in an Auckland Woolworths supermarket, shows the need for mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL), according to the Soil & Health Association's September Organic NZ magazine.

Emergency managers tell KFDM News they have called for a mandatory evacuation of Jefferson, Orange and Hardin Counties, effective at 6 a.m. Sunday, due to the threat posed by Hurricane Gustav.

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Santa Rosa County Emergency Management continues to monitor Gustav and prepare for the potential effects of the storm. The specific path of the storm and impact to area is still subject to change