Archive for the ‘Katrina’ Category

Who’s been doctoring images?

Monday, October 31st, 2005

NBC2 News Online - The mystery of the eye Check out the video link.

Amusing

Friday, September 23rd, 2005

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Nation > Hurricane Katrina -- Bush highlights Rita readiness after criticism for handling of Katrina Democratic critics said the preparations for Rita seemed to exceed those for Katrina, and called anew for an independent panel to investigate why.

Bush’s Fault?

Sunday, September 11th, 2005

From the Washington Post Nagin said that by daybreak, he might have to order the first mandatory evacuation in New Orleans history, although his staff was still checking whether that would pose liability problems for the city. Nagin did not tell everyone to leave immediately, because the regional plan called for ...

The Ugly Truth About Federal Money

Friday, September 9th, 2005

Money Flowed to Questionable Projects And now for the 'Bush cut the levee funding' meme. From the Washington Post - In Katrina's wake, Louisiana politicians and other critics have complained about paltry funding for the Army Corps in general and Louisiana projects in particular. But over the five years of President Bush's administration, ...

More on Blanco

Friday, September 9th, 2005

Political Issues Snarled Plans for Troop Aid - New York Times The NYT is reporting more on Blanco's failure to request military aid. Recall that the Hurricane hit on Sunday and the levees broke on Monday. Officials in Louisiana agree that the governor would not have given up control over National ...

Jon Stossel on Price Gouging

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

Stossel is wise. Any number of services -- roofing, for example, carpentry, or tree removal -- are in overwhelming demand after a disaster. When the time comes to rebuild New Orleans, it's safe to predict a shortage of local carpenters: The city's own population of carpenters won't be enough. If this ...