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Title Author Type Date Words
Recession hurts fundraising efforts. Echevarria, Vito Jul 1, 2009 726
Cuba notwithstanding: could this summer's hurricanes blow away the trade embargo? Doherty, Patrick C. Jul 1, 2009 1374
Hurricane damage soars. Jun 1, 2007 1010
The Buck Stops Where? Lessons Learned About Gas Contract Force Majeure Provisions After The 2005 Hurricane Season. Irvin, Kenneth Brief article Apr 27, 2007 184
Commercial real estate values on coasts risk being blown away. Feb 1, 2007 362
A college town back on its feet. Saulny, Susan Brief article Oct 9, 2006 183
Practicing strategic compassion: a year after Katrina, the Gulf Coast is still rebuilding. Here's how to make sure your charitable giving is effective. Holmes, Tamara E. Oct 1, 2006 2326
Katrina's 'secrets': they're not what liberals think. McWhorter, John H. Sep 25, 2006 1526
Out on the street: we asked a sampling of LGBT people in New Orleans ... Larson, Nancy Brief article Sep 12, 2006 141
"This is home: a year after the hurricane devastated their community, many gays and lesbians are still struggling to rebuild. Others are deciding whether to come back at all. Caldwell, John Sep 12, 2006 2600
A flood, a wolf, and gays: playwright Tim Maddock wants people to think about the discrimination he encountered after Katrina, particularly toward a dog named Pete. Henneman, Todd Sep 12, 2006 353
Katrina: the failures of success. Prugh, Thomas Sep 1, 2006 667
Conspiracy of the levees: the latest battle of New Orleans. Colten, Craig E. Sep 1, 2006 3271
Hurricane Katrina in a human security perspective. Chafe, Zoe Sep 1, 2006 3651
Black water rising: the growing global threat of rising seas and bigger hurricanes. Young, John Sep 1, 2006 3653
New Orleans: only the beginning? Rest in peace; We need the delta more. Woodwell, George M. Sep 1, 2006 1525
The (unreasonable) argument for our existence. Codrescu, Andrei Sep 1, 2006 1151
Race and the high ground in New Orleans. Mann, Eric Sep 1, 2006 2133
Exporting calamity: Katrinas for everyone; Coming soon to a coast near you. Tidwell, Mike Sep 1, 2006 1902
Universe bounded. Gardner, Gary Column Sep 1, 2006 1125
Public neglect and private hope: on the first anniversary of Katrina, New Orleans is grateful for the kindness of strangers, but worried about those levees. Collum, Danny Duncan Sep 1, 2006 1917
Taking hurricane lessons to the bank. Gips, Michael A. Brief article Sep 1, 2006 238
Before and after Katrina and Rita. Sep 1, 2006 560
Migrant workers caught in a race to the bottom. Perez, Ana Brief article Sep 1, 2006 314
The effect of Hurricane Katrina on employment and unemployment: after BLS and its State partners made critical modifications to estimation procedures, local area data show that Hurricane Katrina depressed employment levels sharply in Louisiana and Mississippi;" the initial effect on unemployment, though also strong, was temporary. Brown, Sharon P.; Mason, Sandra L.; Tiller, Richard B. Aug 1, 2006 8415
Storm shelters. Brief article Aug 1, 2006 202
New Orleans rising: Katrina one year later. Berry, Jason Aug 1, 2006 2400
Price highlights 2005: higher energy prices again dominate producer prices: prices for finished goods as a whole rose at their fastest rate since 1990, with large price increases for energy goods accompanied by small advances for goods other than foods and energy. Kowal, Joseph; Lombardozzi, Antonio; Snyders, William; Weinhagen, Jonathan Jul 1, 2006 9438
Flooding the grassroots: Gulf green groups assess the damage--and make some modest gains. Tuhus, Melinda Jul 1, 2006 1095
Preparing for hurricane time. Brief article Jun 22, 2006 187
Summer cycle on solid ground. DeLisle, James R. Jun 22, 2006 6422
Large Florida homeowners insurer goes into receivership following hurricanes. Cornejo, Rick Jun 1, 2006 595
Katrina: why risk management failed: the record insured losses from Hurricane Katrina show that insurance companies need more discipline in managing risk assumption. Berliet, Jean-Pierre Jun 1, 2006 2056
Modeler provides grim weather forecast. Dankwa, David Brief article Jun 1, 2006 184
HUD to sell homes at a discount to hurricane victims. Jun 1, 2006 493
The Corps of Engineer's overall response. Rickey, John; Minsker, Chuck; Pogue, Jim; Jackson, Susan Jun 1, 2006 1985
Restoring the levees. Hasenauer, Heike Jun 1, 2006 896
The national guard's finest hour. Haskell, Bob Cover story Jun 1, 2006 1140
Mexican workers displace Americans. McManus, John F. Brief article May 29, 2006 97
Help arrives in New Orleans for Passover. Mass, Warren Brief article May 29, 2006 296
The 2005 Gulf Opportunity Zone Act: Summary of Additional Tax Incentives for the Federal Low-Income Tax Credit, Rehabilitation Tax Credit and New Market Tax Credit Programs. May 10, 2006 791
2005 insured losses set second record. May 1, 2006 67
Hamilton bound: the flow of capital to Bermuda makes London take notice. O'Connor, Robert May 1, 2006 2222
Hurricanes drive Lloyd's to 103 million [pounds sterling] loss. O'Connor, Robert May 1, 2006 371
A century of aftershocks: the Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906 remains a milestone in insurance risk assessment. On its centennial, the post-Katrina world is asking the obvious: "What if ...?". Cavanaugh, Bonnie Brewer Cover story Apr 1, 2006 3367
All shook up: if the 1906 San Francisco earthquake occurred today, insured losses would likely reach $80 billion; however, there are many scenarios capable of producing even greater losses. Guin, Jayanta Apr 1, 2006 2343
Preparing for the worst: risk managers are flocking to the annual Risk and Insurance Management Society's conference to discuss hot topics including pandemics, wild weather and terrorism. Green, Meg Apr 1, 2006 1851
Hurricane season 2006 is approaching. Are you ready? June 1 marks the beginning of the next hurricane season, which some forecasts say may be severe. Three executives talk about their experiences in 2005--especially dealing with two key areas: business continuity and employees. Heffes, Ellen M. Apr 1, 2006 2361
One on one: an interview with Richard A. Hughes. Schildhouse, Jill Interview Mar 22, 2006 1174
The Katrina success story you didn't hear. Walling, Alastair Mar 22, 2006 1537
High energy prices will not derail the valley economy. Gonzalez, Juan E. Mar 22, 2006 2383
Mississippi economic outlook: reconstruction boom to propel economy. Hill, Marianne T. Mar 22, 2006 3642
Paradise lost. Adese, Carlos Brief article Mar 1, 2006 324
Tug of war for SBA funding: amendment passed but funding still $123 million less than last year. Jones, Joyce Mar 1, 2006 473
Delayed reaction: the alternative risk market made it through the 2005 U.S. hurricane season in relatively good shape, but the storms' real blow may be yet to come. Chordas, Lori Mar 1, 2006 2596
Time to say goodbye. Faucheux, Ron Feb 1, 2006 752
Weathering change: insurers must realize that the 2005 mega-storms were not an anomaly, but a harbinger of things to come. Coyne, Frank J. Column Feb 1, 2006 668
Introduction. Stewart, Pearl Feb 1, 2006 396
New Orleans Hilton becomes "Hotel Dillard". Chollette, Shawn Feb 1, 2006 1174
COPS Monitoring. Brief Article Jan 1, 2006 31
Remcomm Inc. Brief Article Jan 1, 2006 43
A unique momentum. Jan 1, 2006 2796
Staying strong. Panko, Ron Jan 1, 2006 2112
Finding goodwill in the bad: in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, adjusters were tested to respond with fiscal responsibility without losing touch with their humanity. Stewart, Gordon Jan 1, 2006 734
Reinsurance waltz: Hurricane Katrina, skepticism about modeling, and continuing state and federal investigations are giving annual reinsurance negotiations some new turns. Green, Meg Jan 1, 2006 1682
Poverty in the 'rich' world. Seabrook, Jeremy Jan 1, 2006 1406
Recent Developments in Family Wealth Taxation. Dec 6, 2005 1577
Alaska thrives in 2005 as state enjoys another prosperous year. Martin, Gary L. Dec 1, 2005 2425
A visit to Biloxi. Dec 1, 2005 415
Charleston Chapter. Brief Article Dec 1, 2005 159
Gulf Coast Chapter. Brief Article Dec 1, 2005 168
From pages past. Edwards, Denny Dec 1, 2005 760
From Baffin Island to New Orleans. Johansen, Bruce E. Dec 1, 2005 2229
Rotten business: hurricane-damaged appliances offer an opportunity that is not for the faint of heart. Harler, Curt Column Dec 1, 2005 1397
Reflections on Katrina. Friedman, Jerry W. Dec 1, 2005 807
In the eye of recovery. Williamson, Ann Silverberg Dec 1, 2005 882
The terrible two: Katrina and Rita: cooperation across agencies and the private sector was the watchword for the urgent evacuation of eight nonambulatory, special-needs people living in a Louisiana Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded. Hine, Jim Dec 1, 2005 909
A call for partnership now. Ryan, Elaine M. Dec 1, 2005 848
Surviving the storm: Samantha Perez, 17, had a near-perfect life. A cozy little home in her tree-lined neighborhood. A new post as editor other high school's literary magazine. Even the perfect dress for her senior prom, But that was before Hurricane Katrina. Now? Everything's different. Lundsten, Apryl Dec 1, 2005 2099
Katrina exposes fallibility of catastrophe models. Cornejo, Rick Dec 1, 2005 769
Cat model angst grows after storms. Dankwa, David Dec 1, 2005 370
U.S. storms create ripples for European Reinsurers. O'Connor, Robert Brief Article Dec 1, 2005 183
Wrong way: some key factors in the U.S. reinsurance sector's performance moved in the wrong direction in 2004, creating a difficult environment for the industry. Dec 1, 2005 2361
A matter of survival: regional homeowners insurers in hurricane-prone states struggle after being walloped by Hurricane Katrina. Cornejo, Rick Dec 1, 2005 643
Roasting corn. Brief Article Dec 1, 2005 114
Hope after the hurricanes: after hurricanes hit the South, state lawmakers rolled up their sleeves. Wyatt, William Dec 1, 2005 1760
Swimmer raises money. Mass, Warren Brief article Nov 14, 2005 263
Church insurers take hit from Hurricanes Katrina, Rita. Dankwa, David Nov 1, 2005 1172
High storm losses said to hit primary writers. Cornejo, Rick Brief Article Nov 1, 2005 204
AmCham's Economic Forum in Monterrey. Nov 1, 2005 329
Learning from disaster. Jacobitz, Steve Nov 1, 2005 5154
Firm news. Brief Article Nov 1, 2005 204
Sartomer declares force majeure for Wingtack C5 resin line. Brief Article Nov 1, 2005 132
Escaping catastrophe. Buckley, William F., Jr. Oct 24, 2005 626
Surely the most unfortunate thing President Bush has said since the disaster of Hurricane Katrina is the now-famous compliment directed to then--Federal Emergency Management Agency chief Michael Brown: "Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job.". Brief article Oct 10, 2005 195
Grenada rebuilds: after the hurricane. Coley, Kari Sep 1, 2005 1517
Hurricane losses: US$2.2 billion. Brief Article Jan 1, 2005 87
Ivan delays hotel opening. Brief Article Jan 1, 2005 88
Hurricane recovery. Jan 1, 2005 431
FEMA forgives US$185 million debt. Brief Article Dec 1, 2004 244

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