hurricane katrina News

The author of "Diary From the Dome, Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina" will mail 1-5 signed copies of his memoir to any artist who uses the book in any publicly displayed piece of art or media broadcasts.

According to Dr. Bontis, information bombardment causes problems at many levels.

Long-term hurricane Katrina volunteer Iray Nabatoff is one of 5 finalists for the 2011 AARP Hunger Hero award which recognizes his ongoing work at the nonprofit Community Center of St Bernard near New Orleans, Louisiana.

New Orleans resident and author Carolyn Perry recounts her harrowing experience during and immediately after Hurricane Katrina in her new book "For Better, For Worse: Patient in the Maelstrom" just out from Sunbury Press.

Actor Ty Granderson Jones, will showcase his film, Napoleonic, at the annual Action on Film Festival in late July

In a white paper released by the Reznick Group, the firm draws on years of experience working on financial recovery efforts after large scale disasters to conclude that a new federal office is needed to address shortcomings in the current system.

Hurricane Katrina Is Not the Only Storm Brewing in Native New Orleans Author’s New Novel

John F. Blair, Publisher, is pleased to announce Rising from Katrina: How My Mississippi Hometown Lost It All and Found What Mattered, by Kathleen Koch, is a finalist for ForeWord Reviews’ 2010 Book of the Year Awards in the regional category.

Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 (227's YouTube Chili'-KANYE WEST: GEORGE 'Racist Chili' BUSH? G. Spicy' Dub Ya Still Mad At Kanye Racism Remark) Controversial statement during Hurricane Katrina, by Kanye West: "George Bush doesn't care about black people!"

In an interview with Business Review USA, Bruce Frallic, A.A.E., Executive Director of Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport divulges how the airport survived and made an incredible comeback after surviving devastating damage from Hurricane Katrina.

Live webcam in the city of New Orleans as the US marks five years since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf coast. President Barack Obama will visit New Orleans, where sombre ceremonies are planned, including a tolling of the bells at St Louis Cathedral.

Life+Gear, a company motivated by disasters like Katrina to innovate life-saving products, has committed to continual Katrina recovery and storm-safety awareness by sponsoring “Heroes of the Storm” and launching the website lifegear.com/prepare.

Five years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast region, Grantham University, an online university dedicated to providing educational opportunities to working adults, is thriving in its new home in Kansas City, Mo.

Kathleen Koch, former CNN correspondent and author of Rising from Katrina calls on Obama to recognize the devastation Hurricane Katrina inflicted on Mississippi by visiting it on August 29. She will speak at Politics & Prose in D.C. Aug. 25.

On the fifth anniversary of the tragic events of Hurricane Katrina, Human Utilities Whole Armour premieres the only motion picture to have covered the City of New Orleans and the Port of New Orleans before Katrina, "New Orleans The Crescent".

Due to popular demand this saga is now available on Kindle (or other e-book reading devices) as well as in print. The book that John Lithgow has described as "stirring" is available in time for the 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

The Los Angeles Harbor International Film Festival will feature the documentary "Mine" on May 2, 2010, at the historic Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro, CA. Showtime is 12:00 Noon and kicks of DocSunday. The film is an international award winner.

The author of "Diary From the Dome, Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina" has set up a fun one question survey for anyone to participate in depending on if the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts.

The author of "Diary From the Dome, Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina", Paul Harris has pledged to the Superdome management to spend one full work day cleaning bathrooms for free in the Superdome the next time he travels to the Dome.

January a Busy Month for Boston-Based Staffing Firm's Philanthropy Committee

The author of "Diary From the Dome, Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina" will mail one free copy of his non-fiction saga of life in the Superdome to any U.S. library for every point the Saints score against the Cardinals January 16, 2010

"Diary From the Dome" author Harris has pledged 1/2 of any of his profits to charities helping to rebuild the NOLA area. Proceeds are from any new purchases of "Diary From the Dome" between now and Dec. 31, 2009.

Sloan Consortium Honors Jacqueline Moloney for Pioneering Work, Excellence

Author Paul Harris has pledge that 25% of his book profits from "Diary of the Dome, Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina" will go to charities in the New Orleans area. He challenges Obama to redirect 25% of Iraq spending to our own Gulf.

Paul Harris has pledge that 25% of his book profits from "Diary of the Dome, Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina" will go to charities in the New Orleans area. He challenges Obama to redirect 25% of Iraq spending to our own Gulf area.

Paul Harris was a San Diego tourist who was unable to get out of New Orleans after the evacuation was issued. His memoir is a first person account of the horrific conditions he encountered in and around the Superdome.

Hurricane Katrina put us on notice how important disaster planning is. Is your business ready? Biz Coach Terry Corbell provides a 19-point business continuity plan.

Author Daphne Marie Doucette is Taking Atlanta by Storm in wake of Anniversary of Katrina

In recognition of the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Grantham University donated four laptops to The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse For Greater New Orleans (CADA).

Two years after Katrina a Stewart electronic sign comes back to life

BOOK EXPRESS Publishing gives readers a break by dropping prices 32% in a tough economy and issues a challenge to readers.

BOOK EXPRESS Publishing places 5 titles on Mobipocket.com the leader for reading eBooks on mobile devices.

Sampler Platter - the new free ebook by ESSENCE bestselling author D T Pollard is released by Book Express. This free ebook is a collection of excerpts from multiple books by ESSENCE® bestselling author D T Pollard.

Adam's Attic whole-heartedly lays down their armor to present their most vulnerable release, Skylines and City Lights.

Post-Katrina flooded homes may contain harmful levels of contaminants in addition to sediment deposits. Indoor gases, mold films, and aerosols may also have exposed people to dangerous contaminant levels without the need for direct skin contact

Three years have passed since Hurricane Katrina swept across the Gulf Coast, devastating New Orleans and leaving so many homeless and in need.

With Hurricane Gustav looming, New Orleanians are going to have to flex their mental and emotional muscles to weather the storm, and here's help.

1st Press Release by the group CHILD6.com whom claim to have predicted "Hurricane Katrina" and challenges the media to contradict this assertion. It's in support of their Book "On a Hidden Field" about a 70's Futures club consisting of teenaged kids.

In our ever-changing world of uncertainty here's a way to create solid relationships to help all involved unite to embrace the unavoidable challenges that life presents.

Daniel Gray, an upcoming international pop star, signs with Go Large Records for a highly projected successful campaign. The pop star is known for hits like "Lost and Found" and "Cast Away" which were inspred from Hurricane Katrina.

Elocin Nire Marketing Group and Go Zone Now are among the nation’s largest real estate marketing and sales organizations to launch into the establish Go Zone area in specific counties of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.

Levees reinforced with geosynthetic materials in New Orleans withstood Hurricane Katrina and flooding. Geosynthetics stablize the ground, reduce use of traditional stabilizers, conserve natural resources and provide a reliable building base.

Seattle Repertory Theatre presents: The Breach by Catherine Filloux, Tarell McCraney and Joe Sutton Directed by David Esbjornson January 10 – February 9, 2008

Multi-published author Philip Harris has received The LiFE Award: Literature for Environment for his newly released book, RAPING LOUISIANA: A DIARY OF DECEIT.

Terence Blanchard Is An Authentic Jazz Musician

Raleigh-based artist Matthew Mahler is hosting the "Evening of Art and Fine Wines" at The Big Easy. The evening will commemorate the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and benefits the American Red Cross. The event is held August 23 from 7-10pm.

From the adversity and victimization of Hurricane Katrina, to the realization of Victorious Living, Carla Y. Nix releases the first segment of an empowerment trilogy

Holey Soles stays a step ahead with a donation of shoes to those in need

In the face of life’s unexpected hardships, sometimes the greatest challenge is to stay positive...Saran became an orphan as a baby, taken in by nuns in her native Saigon...moved to America…adopted by a Louisiana couple at the age of 2

Help Pixels4Relief.com raise funds to help victims that are still ailing from last years hurricanes.