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The Motley Fool
February 28, 2006
Carrie Crockett |
Throw the Casinos Something, Mister! Six months later, how are Gulf Coast casinos faring? Will Mardi Gras provide any relief?   |
The Motley Fool
August 31, 2005
Nathan Slaughter |
Against Katrina, Casinos Lose Big Casino operators were battered by Hurricane Katrina, but they'll recover in time. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
August 3, 2009
Robert Steyer |
Betting Against God Casino investors must beware bad weather as much as bad balance sheets. |
The Motley Fool
May 14, 2007
Jeff Hwang |
The Future of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Reporting from the Southern Gaming Conference on Biloxi's future. Investors, take note: 1. 30,000 hotel rooms... 2. 600,000 square feet of convention space... 3. Increase air travel capacity... etc. |
BusinessWeek
September 26, 2005
Brian Grow |
Crawling Out Of The Wreckage Gulfport Mississippi's Hancock Bank had planned for Katrina - and foresees a rebuilding boom |
The Motley Fool
August 28, 2006
Tim Hanson |
Back in Business, Better Than Before A look at how one regional bank is recovering from Hurricane Katrina. Interested investors should be aware that much of that growth has already been priced into Hancock Bank's stock. |
National Real Estate Investor
October 1, 2006
Steve McLinden |
Space Crunch In a city facing one of the most profound real estate challenges in modern history, the opportunities and impasses seem to square off against one another in almost every neighborhood, and the New Orleans-area multifamily sector is no exception. |
Outside
December 2005
Ace Atkins |
Aftershock Documenting the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the biggest natural disaster in American history. |
National Real Estate Investor
October 1, 2005
Margaret Leonard |
Rebuilding After Katrina Investors and operators of more than 10,000 businesses in New Orleans have lost uncounted millions. The same storm also brought opportunities worth billions in redevelopment and restoration of a city. |
Foundation News & Commentary
Nov/Dec 2005
Paula J. Kelly |
Meeting the Needs When two devastating hurricanes struck the Gulf Coast in less than a month, it was clear that the response from the philanthropic community would need to be as unprecedented as the disaster. |
National Real Estate Investor
November 1, 2005
Jennifer Popovec |
When the Chips Are Down Many commercial real estate professionals are working to help the Gulf Coast recover from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Here are a few of their stories: Building and Owners Management Association (BOMA)... Jerry Wallace Interests... etc. |
BusinessWeek
September 25, 2006
Jane Sasseen |
Betting The Ranch On Casinos Can U.S. gamblers' appetites keep up with the current wave of expansion sweeping the industry? |
Entrepreneur
March 2006
Jackie Larson |
After the Storm For beleaguered businesses left swamped by Hurricane Katrina, survival was a matter of fight or flight. These entrepreneurs demonstrate how some accepted the challenges and opportunities that came in with the floodwater. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2006 |
Now What? The lessons of Katrina |
The Motley Fool
December 23, 2005
Jeff Hwang |
Gaming Roundup: Two New Shows Hit Vegas Boyd Gaming opened the doors to its brand-new $600 million South Coast Hotel and Casino while rival Station Casinos opens its highly anticipated $450 million-plus Red Rock Station casino early next year. |
| This Old House |
Hurricane Insurance Update A natural disaster is bad enough without a insurance disaster on top of it. Here are seven suggestions for proper coverage. |
The Motley Fool
September 7, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
In the Wake of Katrina: A Broader View The effects of Hurricane Katrina will ripple throughout the entire U.S. economy. |
The Motley Fool
September 14, 2005
Mann & Hanson |
Prepare for Your Insurance to Triple Money is difficult to talk about in the wake of a disaster, but insurance companies aren't evil for not wanting to pay more than their fair share. Any attempt to make them pay for damages for which they're not contracted will have disastrous consequences. |
The Motley Fool
June 1, 2005
S.J. Caplan |
7 Steps to Batten Down Your Financial Hatches With the hurricane season upon us, getting your financial house in order is key. |
Foundation News & Commentary
Mar/Apr 2006
Jody Curtis |
Trying to [Re]build a Better South Rebuilding after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita is going to take a lot more than putting houses back up. Letting residents have a say in their own future, and supporting self-help efforts are top priorities, too. Grantmakers will have to get creative. |
Searcher
June 2006
Piper & Ramos |
A Failure to Communicate: Politics, Scams, and Information Flow During Hurricane Katrina The Katrina disaster was exacerbated by poor communications. Some help was provided by the Internet, but it was also a breeding round for Katrina-related scams. |
The Motley Fool
June 18, 2007
Emil Lee |
Quick Take: Prepare Yourself for Hurricane Season Things to do before the wind starts howling -- First things first: basic necessities... Economic precautions... |
Geotimes
September 2005
Kathryn Hansen |
Rita: Could Have Been Worse The Category-3 storm was not nearly as devastating as Hurricane Katrina, but damage from wind, fire and flooding still prevent some residents from returning to their homes and businesses. |
This Old House
January 2008 |
Non-Profits Help New Orleans Rebuild There are many worthy organizations working to provide housing solutions in New Orleans. |
Entrepreneur
December 2005
Scott Bernard Nelson |
A Rising Tide Though costs will likely go up in the wake of the recent hurricanes, flood insurance is still a life preserver worth considering. |
IEEE Spectrum
January 2008
Wilson & Keliger |
Flood or Hurricane Protection?: The New Orleans Levee System and Hurricane Katrina Why was the New Orleans levee system so vulnerable to failure in Hurricane Katrina? |
IEEE Spectrum
January 2008
Wilson & Kliger |
Learning From Katrina Hurricane Katrina can teach engineers a lot about the unintended impact of technology as well as what can be done to prepare for the next catastrophe. |
Geotimes
August 2005
Naomi Lubick |
Hurricane Katrina Hits Hard One of the largest hurricanes to make landfall in the U.S. Gulf Coast region since Hurricane Camille in 1969, Hurricane Katrina left a trail of devastation behind it as it touched down in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. |
The Motley Fool
February 15, 2007
Buz Livingston |
Katrina Winds Still Blowin' State Farm is suspending sales of all new commercial and homeowner policies in the state of Mississippi. The effect of this could ripple across the nation as insurers will be forced to pay higher premiums for catastrophe coverage. |
CIO
April 15, 2006
Jan Rideout |
After the Storm Even though this Mississippi-based CIO lost everything in Hurricane Katrina, the disaster gave her a newfound appreciation for the coworkers who rallied around her. |
The Motley Fool
August 29, 2006
Tim Beyers |
When Katrina Strikes Again She'll be back at some point. Will you be ready? The ugly truth is that too many Americans are economically vulnerable and would need to subsist on credit and government handouts in the wake of a disaster. |
IEEE Spectrum
February 2008
Foster, Hoe & Johnson |
Learning From Katrina: Pearlington, Miss., Struggles to Rebuild A small town on the Mississippi Gulf Coast must revamp its water system in the wake of Hurricane Katrina |
Information Today
September 6, 2005
Miguel Ramos |
Blogs and Information Community Respond to Hurricane Katrina Blogs help keep Katrina victims informed on the latest developments within their community and also provide the rest of the world with an in depth account of their experiences. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2005
Benjamin Chertoff |
Katrina Images Pictures of New Orleans, southern Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast during an intensive examination of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. |
Financial Advisor
October 2005
Karen DeMasters |
Rethinking That Beachfront Property Every financial advisor needs to ask clients if they have the energy to deal with coastal property. There are more than strict financial considerations to look at when contemplating investing in an oceanfront property. |
The Motley Fool
December 1, 2005
Jeff Hwang |
Gaming Roundup: Harrah's Bets on Europe It announces its first casino resort projects in Europe while three casinos in Biloxi get set to reopen. |
Real Travel Adventures
November 2007
Ron Kapon |
The Rebirth of New Orleans, America's Shame Walk up Canal Street in New Orleans and look at the water marks at five feet. Better yet, take the three hour Katrina Tour given by Gray Line and get the full picture. The driver and guide are locals who lived through the disaster. |
Geotimes
September 2005
Naomi Lubick |
Water Covers New Orleans As Hurricane Katrina dissipated on its way toward the northeastern United States on Tuesday, the threat only grew for this and other Gulf towns. Monday afternoon's seeming reprieve in New Orleans evaporated as two breached levees flooded the city. |
Geotimes
November 2005
Megan Sever |
The Increasing Costs of U.S. Natural Disasters Population trends, mitigation efforts and federal disaster relief policies all contribute to encouraging high-risk land use and ultimately to making our society more vulnerable to the costs of natural disasters. |
The Motley Fool
October 31, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
Betting on MGM MGM Mirage reports its Q3 results, but the real story is what lies ahead. |
IndustryWeek
January 1, 2006
Traci Purdum |
Port of New Orleans: Returning To Shipshape The Port of New Orleans expects full recovery from hurricane damage. |
Fast Company
November 2005
Chuck Salter |
It's Never Been This Hard For a nimble diving company based in Louisiana, Hurricane Katrina posed enormous challenges -- and offered huge opportunity. |
Popular Mechanics
March 6, 2006 |
Hurricane Katrina August 28, 2005 Video Conference The transcript here suggests that, contrary to popular perception, federal authorities were alert to the risks posed by Katrina and fully engaged in planning for the disaster. |
National Real Estate Investor
December 1, 2005
Parke M. Chapman |
Weathering The Storm The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has exposed both the strengths and weaknesses of the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market, say industry experts. |
Scientific American
September 2007
Emily Harrison |
Suffering a Slow Recovery Failed rebuilding after Katrina sets off a mental health crisis in the Gulf. |
Geotimes
January 2006
Linda Rowan |
The Rise and Fall of FEMA With the threat of terrorism still high, more hurricanes expected in the near future, unpredictable earthquakes, and significant population growth in high-risk regions, federal disaster preparedness and response have never been more important. |
The Motley Fool
July 5, 2006
John Reeves |
The Summer of Our Discontent Despite the apparent inevitability of some kind of catastrophic event in the near future, there seems to be little sense of urgency among the governmental organizations that plan for such events. So what can you do if you can't count on the government to respond efficiently? |
Bank Systems & Technology
September 28, 2005
Maria Bruno-Britz |
Open for Business Amidst the chaos following Hurricane Katrina, at least one entity had its act together - the financial services sector. Even before the floodwaters began receding, banks in the disaster zone were working to restore operations. |
Financial Advisor
September 2007
David J. Drucker |
Your Client's Hidden Risk Not only are "sophisticated" consumers unfamiliar with the shortcomings of their homeowners insurance, many financial advisors need to get a clue as well. |
BusinessWeek
June 9, 2011
Peter Heller |
The Mississippi River Flood and the Katrina Risk New Orleans and Baton Rouge are one breached levee away from Katrina-like devastation. Can the Army Corps of Engineers save them? |
