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By Steven L. Taylor

As per the suggestion of many, especially Glenn Reynolds and NZ Bear (list here), PoliBlog is joining in the fundraising focus for September 1 to help the victims of Katrina.

The charity I have chosen to highlight here is Habitat for Humanity.

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Katrin Aftermath: Gas Prices

By Steven L. Taylor

Jeff Quinton and Bryan S. both note gas prices soaring and lines growing.

I noticed that in Troy this morning as I was driving into the University that prices were at $2.89 (although the usually over-priced Exxon on 231 not far from my house was only $2.55).

When I headed to church this eveing both of the stations rights off of I-85 had lines that stretched the street (indeed, I haven’t seen lines like that at a gas station since the early 1980s). Prices there were in the 2.80s/2.90s. I did hear one report of gas over $3.00 in Montgomery.

Luckily my wife and I gassed up our vehicles yesterday.

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After and Before

By Steven L. Taylor

Via NASA using MODIS we get the following startling images:

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12 to 16 Weeks

By Steven L. Taylor

My word:
Governor: Everyone Must Leave New Orleans

“We are looking at 12 to 16 weeks before people can come in,” Mayor Ray Nagin said on ABC’s “Good Morning America, “and the other issue that’s concerning me is have dead bodies in the water. At some point in time the dead bodies are going to start to create a serious disease issue.”

Wow. 3 to 4 months.

h/t: The Glittering Eye

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Slidell Mostly Under Water

By Steven L. Taylor

Via WWL/The DMN: Much of Slidell still flooded; recovery could take months

Much of this town of 30,000 near the Louisiana-Mississippi line remained underwater Tuesday as crews in flatboats pulled people from submerged houses and dazed survivors tried to salvage homes and businesses.
[...]
Officials estimated that 85 percent of homes and businesses in Slidell were damaged or destroyed. Power and telephones were out citywide. Downed lines and broken trees lay across many streets. Recovery could take months, officials said.

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Micro-Aid

By Steven L. Taylor

Kevin Alyward has set up a paypal donation point for any who wish to help out his co-blogger Paul, who is one of a million-plus victims of Katrina.

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Some New Orleans Optimism

By Steven L. Taylor

This strikes me as a bit optimisitic: New Orleans Hotels: Hotel InterContinental New-Orleans, Louisiana, USA:

The InterContinental New Orleans is scheduled to reopen on Monday, 12th September, provided that electricity and potable water are being received by the hotel.

I looked out of curiousity because I, and some of the readers out there, are supposed to go to the Southern Political Science Association meeting at the Inter-Continental in January.

I am having a hard time seeing that happen, but certainly being open in two weeks seems highly unlikely.

Of course, they have a proviso in their statement, and to me it would seem that that is huge proviso.

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OTB Status

By Steven L. Taylor

For those who are regular readers of Outside the Beltway, it appears that James has had to go to his backup site.

I will add it to my blogroll so that folks will know that it is there and if it is updated.

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Tragedy in Iraq

By Steven L. Taylor

Via the NYT comes what would be the major story today were it not for Katrina: At Least 648 Shiite Pilgrims Killed in Panic on Tigris Bridge

At least 648 Shiite pilgrims were killed today as panic spread through a religious procession over a Tigris River bridge after people started shouting that a suicide bomber was about to blow himself up, officials said.

Further, according to an NPR account, 150 of the deaths were caused by poison. Likely the poison was the result of a terrorist attack linked to the fact that during this pilgrimage, it is traditional for sweets and drinks to be given those making their way to
the shrine.

Via the Sofia News Agency comes some news of he poisoning, but cites 50, not 150 (it may be that I misheard the NPR report):

Poison has been found in at least fifty bodies, hurried into a Baghdad hospital after stampede on a bridge in the capital killed at least 635 Iraqi Shi’ites, CNN reported, citing sources from the Baghdad hospital.

The type of the poison was not immediately clear.

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Tragedy in Iraq

By Steven L. Taylor

Via the NYT comes what would be the major story today were it not for Katrina: At Least 648 Shiite Pilgrims Killed in Panic on Tigris Bridge

At least 648 Shiite pilgrims were killed today as panic spread through a religious procession over a Tigris River bridge after people started shouting that a suicide bomber was about to blow himself up, officials said.

Via the Sofia News Agency comes some news of he poisoning, but cites 50, not 150 (it may be that I misheard the NPR report):

Poison has been found in at least fifty bodies, hurried into a Baghdad hospital after stampede on a bridge in the capital killed at least 635 Iraqi Shi’ites, CNN reported, citing sources from the Baghdad hospital.

The type of the poison was not immediately clear.

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Taylor As per the suggestion of many, especially Glenn Reynolds and NZ Bear (list here), PoliBlog is joining in the fundraising focus for September 1 to help the victims of Katrina. The charity I have chosen to highlight here is Habitat for Humanity. Filed under: Uncategorized \| Comments/Trackbacks (3)\| Katrin Aftermath: Gas Prices By Steven L. Taylor Jeff Quinton and Bryan S. both note gas prices soaring and lines growing. I noticed that in Troy this morning as I was driving into the University that prices were at $2.89 (although the usually over-priced Exxon on 231 not far from my house was only $2.55). When I headed to church this eveing both of the stations rights off of I-85 had lines that stretched the street (indeed, I haven’t seen lines like that at a gas station since the early 1980s). Prices there were in the 2.80s/2.90s. I did hear one report of gas over $3.00 in Montgomery. Luckily my wife and I gassed up our vehicles yesterday. Filed under: Uncategorized \| Comments/Trackbacks (5)\| After and Before By Steven L. Taylor Via NASA using MODIS we get the following startling images: Filed under: Uncategorized \| Comments/Trackbacks (1)\| 12 to 16 Weeks By Steven L. Taylor My word: Governor: Everyone Must Leave New Orleans “We are looking at 12 to 16 weeks before people can come in,” Mayor Ray Nagin said on ABC’s “Good Morning America, “and the other issue that’s concerning me is have dead bodies in the water. At some point in time the dead bodies are going to start to create a serious disease issue.” Wow. 3 to 4 months. h/t: The Glittering Eye Filed under: Uncategorized \| Comments/Trackbacks (4)\| Slidell Mostly Under Water By Steven L. Taylor Via WWL/The DMN: Much of Slidell still flooded; recovery could take months Much of this town of 30,000 near the Louisiana-Mississippi line remained underwater Tuesday as crews in flatboats pulled people from submerged houses and dazed survivors tried to salvage homes and businesses. [...] Officials estimated that 85 percent of homes and businesses in Slidell were damaged or destroyed. Power and telephones were out citywide. Downed lines and broken trees lay across many streets. Recovery could take months, officials said. Filed under: Uncategorized \| Comments Off\| Micro-Aid By Steven L. Taylor Kevin Alyward has set up a paypal donation point for any who wish to help out his co-blogger Paul, who is one of a million-plus victims of Katrina. Filed under: Uncategorized \| Comments Off\| Some New Orleans Optimism By Steven L. Taylor This strikes me as a bit optimisitic: New Orleans Hotels: Hotel InterContinental New-Orleans, Louisiana, USA: The InterContinental New Orleans is scheduled to reopen on Monday, 12th September, provided that electricity and potable water are being received by the hotel. I looked out of curiousity because I, and some of the readers out there, are supposed to go to the Southern Political Science Association meeting at the Inter-Continental in January. I am having a hard time seeing that happen, but certainly being open in two weeks seems highly unlikely. Of course, they have a proviso in their statement, and to me it would seem that that is huge proviso. Filed under: Uncategorized \| Comments/Trackbacks (2)\| OTB Status By Steven L. Taylor For those who are regular readers of Outside the Beltway, it appears that James has had to go to his backup site. I will add it to my blogroll so that folks will know that it is there and if it is updated. Filed under: Uncategorized \| Comments/Trackbacks (1)\| Tragedy in Iraq By Steven L. Taylor Via the NYT comes what would be the major story today were it not for Katrina: At Least 648 Shiite Pilgrims Killed in Panic on Tigris Bridge At least 648 Shiite pilgrims were killed today as panic spread through a religious procession over a Tigris River bridge after people started shouting that a suicide bomber was about to blow himself up, officials said. Further, according to an NPR account, 150 of the deaths were caused by poison. Likely the poison was the result of a terrorist attack linked to the fact that during this pilgrimage, it is traditional for sweets and drinks to be given those making their way to the shrine. Via the Sofia News Agency comes some news of he poisoning, but cites 50, not 150 (it may be that I misheard the NPR report): Poison has been found in at least fifty bodies, hurried into a Baghdad hospital after stampede on a bridge in the capital killed at least 635 Iraqi Shi’ites, CNN reported, citing sources from the Baghdad hospital. The type of the poison was not immediately clear. Filed under: Uncategorized \| Comments Off\| Tragedy in Iraq By Steven L. Taylor Via the NYT comes what would be the major story today were it not for Katrina: At Least 648 Shiite Pilgrims Killed in Panic on Tigris Bridge At least 648 Shiite pilgrims were killed today as panic spread through a religious procession over a Tigris River bridge after people started shouting that a suicide bomber was about to blow himself up, officials said. Further, according to an NPR account, 150 of the deaths were caused by poison. Likely the poison was the result of a terrorist attack linked to the fact that during this pilgrimage, it is traditional for sweets and drinks to be given those making their way to the shrine. Via the Sofia News Agency comes some news of he poisoning, but cites 50, not 150 (it may be that I misheard the NPR report): Poison has been found in at least fifty bodies, hurried into a Baghdad hospital after stampede on a bridge in the capital killed at least 635 Iraqi Shi’ites, CNN reported, citing sources from the Baghdad hospital. The type of the poison was not immediately clear. Filed under: Uncategorized \| Comments Off\| Next Page »	blog advertising is good for you Visitors Since 2/15/03 Sterling Jewelry Typewriters Internet Consulting Cisco Networks Website Protection Copiers Technology News Word of the Day Office Equipment Fax Machines Blogroll --- Advertisement Advertisement