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The Next Katrina? California's Looming Levee Catastrophe

As the Governator steps down he faces widespread criticism about the economic and environmental condition of California, but there is one particular issue that hasn't seen a whole lot of attention--and it should.READ»

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Kiva and Visa Partner Up, Extend Into Gulf Coast Region

Kiva, fresh off its expansion into higher education loans and one year after its entrance into the U.S. market, is moving full speed ahead to help Gulf Coast entrepreneurs recover from devastating setbacks.READ»

The Post-Katrina Demographic Shift: Older, Whiter, Wealthier

A Nielsen study finds that New Orleans has lost diversity since hurricane Katrina.READ»

Super Bowl Lesson #3 - Find A Moral Force

Von Clausewitz, the great Prussian military strategist, introduced us to the concept of “moral force.” He believed that armies that wanted to win with great conviction enjoyed a tangible advantage over less-motivated ...READ»

Brad Pitt's Foundation Unveils Floating Home That Rises Up (and Away) in Floods

It's inevitable that a Katrina-style hurricane will strike again. But maybe this time we should be prepared to go with the flow--literally. Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation unveiled today the Float House, a home that can break ...READ»

Tracking 10 Hurricane Stories Across the Web

It's hurricane season, and that means freakish weather even thousands of miles from the eye of a storm. Trace back the ripple effects of hurricanes, and you'll find a lot more than just rainy days. Just a few degrees away from Katrina ...READ»

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Rebuilding New Orleans: Ten Coolest Innovators

Three years after Katrina, the nation's most expensive hurricane, which cost insurers an estimated $44 billion, came Gustav. As if New Orleans needed its rebuilding project to get any harder. And yet, there’s hope. To underscore how far the city has come since 2005, alldaybuffet, a group of creative professionals focused on social innovation, created the New Orleans 100, a list of projects that are bringing new creative energy, attracting tourism, rebuilding homes, overhauling the educational system, and stimulating economic activity. Here are 10 of the most innovative ventures.READ»

Katrina, the Media, and Corporate Social Responsibility

On this third anniversary of Katrina, and in Gustav’s wake, we see the power of the media to engage us in bearing witness. Reporters bring the stories into our homes. Anderson Cooper stirred our minds and hearts with his candor ...READ»