Friday, February 15, 2008

2/14/2008 NOLA News

FEMA to Step Up Trailer Relocations
The Associated Press -
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities say they will step up efforts to move hurricane victims out of more than 35000 trailers now that tests indicate possibly high ...
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New Orleans not sweating security for this weekend's NBA all-star game
The Canadian Press -
... played in New Orleans, some questioned whether the city, still in the throes of a shaky recovery from hurricane Katrina, was ready for such a big event. ...
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What's New in New Orleans
Washington Post - United States
Katrina's assault on New Orleans and the failure of government at all levels to cope with its damage have been cited by critics the past two years as proof ...
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TNT's Smith still assisting with New Orleans charity efforts
USA Today - USA
When is the last time you visited New Orleans, and what's your impression of the city 2½ years after Hurricane Katrina? Last summer. ...
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Links: The Battle of New Orleans
SLAM Online - Palm Coast,FL,USA
Like the rest of the world, I watched in amazement when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans back in August/September. I was supposed to be heading to Florida ...
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Maine group assisting in New Orleans
York County Coast Star - Kennebunk,ME,USA
By Hannah Hussey When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005, the stories made the front pages for months. Now, however, news about the continuing ...
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Official: Recovery Chief Still Neeeded
Houston Chronicle - United States
In New Orleans, affordable housing is a major concern in attracting residents and jobs; derelict properties liberally dot some hard-hit neighborhoods; ...
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Nike plans to dedicate courts in New Orleans
StarNewsOnline.com - Wilmington,NC,USA
AP NEW ORLEANS | Nike Inc. has announced plans to formally dedicate five basketball courts it used recycled shoes to help build in this hurricane-scarred ...
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Hornets playmaker Paul has New Orleans on the rebound
USA Today - USA
By Jon Saraceno, USA TODAY NEW ORLEANS — In a towering forest of elite pro basketball players, where twin concepts of unselfishness and altruism appear to ...
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Shell and federal agency to join forces on storm forecasts
Houston Chronicle - United States
... that will be outfitted with a sensor is Mars, Shell's platform 130 miles southeast of New Orleans that was badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina. ...
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