won't be the official state book of louisiana as some had hoped. republican congressman thomas carmody told the statehouses going to shelf the measure at least for now. >>> could splurging be the key to life? well, first lady michelle obama thinks so. according to the associated press she told a group of child reporters "how would you appreciate vegetables if you never had chocolate? you couldn't live without a little chocolate, a little french fries" and former president george h.w. bush is offering supporters to join in on his guilty pleasure, socks. yes, a new fund-raiser features rn krch rnc striped socks signed by the prez himself. >>> on late night with seth meyers, john mccain talked about his decision to come on "saturday night live" three days before the 2008 election. he says it was a chance to reach young people. >> the hardest thing i think for