Hurricane Ike, Energy Infrastructure, Refineries and Damage Models Thread #4 (Updated 9/12 23:00 EDT)

(Welcome: we are now on a later and more updated thread, which can be found here: http://www.theoildrum.com/node/4525 NB: you may want to just go the front page (it will be post #1 or #2) to get to the most recent thread: http://theoildrum.com ...) (all the maps and models moved under the fold to conserve bandwidth...scroll down) [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 14:20:00

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Largehearted Boy's Interesting CD Releases This Week

Dressy Bessy releases its fourth album, Hollerandstomp tomorrow, yet another classic collection of hook-y pop gems from the band ... : Brandi Carlile Live in Boston (iTunes only) Brass Bed: Midnight Matinee The Break and Repair Method [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 21:32:43

At Frontline of Foreclosure Crisis, Counties Go It Alone

Image by: Matt Mahurin With graffiti-scarred walls, ... properties like the Irongate townhouse — the damage left behind by the subprime mess. Unlike banks ... to buy up and repair foreclosed houses. But since the Hope for Homeowners program launched [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 11:01:40

Borrow money for infrastructure, but fix what we have first

The highlight of Governor Chet Culver's "condition of the state" address yesterday (video here and prepared text here) was a proposal to issue state bonds to borrow up to $700 million over the next few years: Thousands of new jobs will be created, Culver said [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 11:56:59

American Recovery And Reinvestment

Dire circumstances require our immediate response people and well looky here we just happen to have this handy dandy make a wish list ... for a smarter and better grid and focusing investment in renewable technology.• $16 billion to repair [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 18:43:00

More Senate Republican Retirements?

More Senate Republican Retirements?Ohio Sen. George Voinovich (center) is contemplating joining fellow Republican Kit Bond of Missouri (left) in retirement. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)UPDATED, 6:45 p.m.: NBC political director and chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd (his Chuckness to us) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 21:55:17

WWGCA: What Would God Complain About?

» More Boy Friends WWGCA: What Would God Complain About? 23 hours ago:   SUBTITLE:   The Analysis or (more likely) ANAL-ization of THE COMPLAINT   Posetd by: komplainer000» More Business Saving the pleather cow and other confessions 01/02/2009: Alright, already-- I took my butt to Franklin Covey and returned the planner that was Posetd by: [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:19:40

Peripheral canal only benefits Southern California, say opinion pieces

Peripheral canal only benefits Southern California, say opinion pieces Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on January 8, 2009 at 7: ... . Water quality is declining. Flood risks - because of aging and failure-prone levees - are growing ... and repair the miles and miles of levees, too. The main purpose of the peripheral canal is to sate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:48:54

Globalisation..Who…Where…And When…

“One World or None” “Time is Running Out” Globalization Index - Peter Myers, Canberra, Australia, ph.                +61 2 62475187        . August 31, 2001; update January 16, 2006. My comments in quoted text are shown {thus}. Write to me (Peter Myers) at myers@cyberone.com.au [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 11:47:46

FEMA: $18 Million For Southern California Wildfire Assistance

FEMA, SBA, State Have Approved More Than $18 Million For Southern California Wildfire Assistance.. ... from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for rental expenses, home repair or replacement ... and damage to personal property; vehicle repair or replacement; moving expenses; and other disaster-related [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 14:41:00

What’s Wrong With A Little Socialism?

» More Big Business Spiffing Up Horton Plaza Park 12/29/2008: When my father took a job with the City as head of the water department, the family c Posetd by: xenubarb» More Bosses WWGCA: What Would God Complain About? 23 hours ago:   SUBTITLE:   The Analysis or (more likely) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:59:29

Stimulus Package 2009: Lightning Round Reactions

The Democrats in the House of Representatives introduced legislation this week containing $825 billion in new tax credits and government spending, ... OPEC. $16 billion to repair public housing and make key energy efficiency retrofits.  I’m not seeing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:30:30

The Top Franchise Trends For 2009

Two words will be dominating the franchise landscape for 2009: cautious optimism.   Here’s why: Marketplace Fear The gyrations of the stock market during the last quarter of 2008 have left many investors skittish. This skittishness trickles down to the financially successful 45-55 year olds, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 07:30:34

Mekong Delta set for high tides during festive season

Deputy Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Tai on Jan. 14 urged district authorities to complete ongoing protective works against storms and flood tides ... of the city Flood and Storm Prevention and Control Committee, said the work of consolidating dykes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:03:00

The Macdonald v. CBC/Kinsella trial

Ian Verner Macdonald (left) with the late Doug CollinsMany of our readers are aware of the book written by Warren Kinsella entitled, Web of Hate which details the personalities on the Canadian racist right. One individual linked to members and movements discussed in Mr [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 04:30:00

Globalisation- Who…Where and When…

“One World or None” “Time is Running Out” Globalization Index - Peter Myers, Canberra, Australia, ph.                +61 2 62475187        . August 31, 2001; update January 16, 2006. My comments in quoted text are shown {thus}. Write to me (Peter Myers) at myers@cyberone.com.au [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 11:49:32

It’s Raining, It’s Pouring: 6 Awful Floods

Water, water, water, water… I live in Des Moines so that’s sort of all I’m hearing about right now. Rain water, sewer water, river water, bottled water, watery water… there’s lots of water ... calling home from work to tell me to fill our bathtub up with water so we had usable water in case [more...]

Date: 2008-06-13 14:09:26

Of Flash Floods and Home Improvements

Thousands of households have been washed out by the flash floods that occurred here in our city last January 3 and 11 of this year ... the basic tools and hardware, house paintings in order for them to repair their lost homes back again [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 04:10:03

Giving Proper Attention To Basement Waterproofing

Giving Proper Attention To Basement Waterproofing By Cooper Waldstein | January 18, ... in water damage repair. Did you know that most basement waterproofing calls are made after a home has already had a flood? It’s unfortunate that more homeowners don’t realize that basement waterproofing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 12:19:03

Determine Your Flood Damage Costs with this Tool

“Two inches of flood water can cost you $7,800.” estimates the National Flood Insurance Program established by the US Federal government ... of flood water, the cost of the damage nearly reaches $19,000. At 26 inches of flood water, you’re looking at a water damage cost of over $26,000. You’ll have to also repair your electrical system [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:09:22

This Week's Interesting Music Releases (September 16th, 2008)

Dressy Bessy releases its fourth album, Hollerandstomp tomorrow, yet another classic collection of hook-y pop gems from the band ... Live in Boston (iTunes only) Brass Bed: Midnight Matinee The Break and Repair Method: Milk [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 15:38:50

World's Seven Most Extreme Natural Disasters

Cyclone Nargis Cyclone Nagris hit Bangladash, India, Sri Lanka, and Burma. It formed April 27, 2008 ... in all the cities, and many are still not found. It also cost $10 billion to repair all the damage ... . The repair converted to dollars cost about 5 billion. Nevado Del Ruiz Image:Nevado del Ruiz [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 15:05:09

Understanding the Three Ways of Dealing with Financial Crises

As I have said before, I find it helpful to group all the things the Fed and Treasury have done, are doing, and might do into three baskets, ... Treasury securities for cash to flood or drain the market with liquidity, and so push down or up real [more...]

Date: 2008-09-19 14:16:59

Sutliff Says Goodbye To Historic Bridge

The loss of a century old bridge, paved with wooden planks, isn't a blow to Johnson County's infrastructure ... is probably beyond repair -- more than a relic. It was the very symbol of the close-knit town. Sutliff sits [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 17:32:52

Conservators of the River Cam - January 2009

Last Thursday, the 15th of January, I went to see how decisions relating to Cambridge’s River Cam are made at a meeting of the Cam Conservators, which was held in the fantastically opulent setting of the old hall at Queens’ College [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 01:50:58

County offers free inspections for flood-damaged properties

Owners of flood-damaged properties can get free inspections through Pierce County. The county is offering free assessments of the safety of flood-damaged buildings to anyone ... repair, culvert work and removal of trees. Within two days of the inspection, a letter confirming [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 20:01:01

'Daily Voting News' For July 4 and 5, 2008

New York state has a very real problem with the new voting machines they must have state tested and certified and county tested and ready for Nov. The state is getting the ballot marking devices to be used by voters with disabilities from Sequoia. The state is rejecting 50% of the machines they are testing [more...]

Date: 2008-07-05 22:56:36

10 American Financial Meltdowns in the Past Century

Banks failed, stock prices collapsed, and panic descended on Wall Street. Americans were holding their collective breath as a rescue plan was hastily drafted. The 2008 financial crisis? Nope - it was the Panic of 1907, and again in 1929, 1987, and so on [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 09:45:59

Today in Financial History

The TED Spread: Housing Prices: Stock Market: Unemployment: From Calculated Risk: Calculated Risk: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 Cliff Diving by Calculated Risk Dow off 6%. S&P 500 off 7%. NASDAQ off 7% [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 21:32:06

New Release Tuesday: Lindsey Buckingham

Lindsey Buckingham Gift of Screws (Warner Bros.) Though originally slated for release in 2001 Gift of Screws is finally out, ... (iTunes only) Brass Bed: Midnight Matinee The Break and Repair Method: Milk the Bee Brimstone Howl [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 20:41:44

What Records Can You Really Throw Away?

Stashes of old, paid bills, expired life insurance policies, receipts for broken gadgets, ... need two or three stubs to prove you haven’t been fired. Warranties, manuals, repair records, receipts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 01:20:53

Explaining Redistributive Economics

Explaining Redistributive Economics Posted by Lorie Byrd Published: October 30, 2008 - 3: ... , that it's an easy repair that will take less than 10 minutes. Obama asks Joe how much it will cost. Joe immediately says, "$9,500." "$9,500?" Obama asks, stunned. "But you said it's an easy repair!" "Yes [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 08:19:32

U of I Power Plant Damaged in Flood Needed to Heat Campus

U of I Power Plant Damaged in Flood Needed to Heat Campus IOWA CITY - Colder weather is coming, so the University of Iowa is stepping up efforts to repair its power plant. It says temporary boilers just won't provide sufficient heat for the entire campus.... [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 10:16:38

Governor Perdue Announces Additional Projects from 2010 Bond Package

As part of his Fiscal Year 2010 Budget recommendation Governor Sonny Perdue proposed $573 million in bonds for construction projects for the Technical System of Georgia and other state facilities. The bonds are part of the $1.2 billion in projects that the Governor proposed in his FY10 budget proposal, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 12:57:00

`Colonias' struggling after Hurricane Dolly

Buckner International, the Dallas-based charity, reports that its Rio Grande area children's home came through Hurricane Dolly OK ... , "but thankfully none of it came inside the house." Zapata lives in La Feria, where the mayor [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 21:16:34

[IMG Hurricane Gustav News, Tracking Maps and Evacuation Alerts]

Publicly assisted evacuees in Jefferson begin arriving to mixed reviews by Barri Bronston and Chris Kirkham, The Times-Picayune Friday September 05, 2008, 6:44 PM JOHN McCUSKER / THE TIMES-PICAYUNEBranden Kelly, 11, holds his little cousin Imani Kelly, 1, [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 00:24:56

MBA releases list of registered flood contractors

While people are looking to rebuild after last weeks floods, the Pierce County Master Builder's Association has issued a list of registered contractors for people across the county looking to repair water damage. MBA-registered contractors abide [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 01:48:01

More civilians fleeing fighting

The residents of Mullaithivu, deep in the conflict-affected areas known as the Vanni, in the north, ... of Resettlement and Disaster Relief Services on 14 January said 32.4 hectares had been set aside to house [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:41:43

Eat Real Food: The Great Debate

Butter or Margarine? Over the past few decades it seems that this debate is never ending ... to repair the damage done by unhealthy fats. And back when folks ate (on average) 18 pounds of butter per [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 12:55:52

Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings

Stock-Net presents custom stock ratings, powered by Caprock Analytics. These stocks, which represent a small portion of all rated stocks, highlight a sample of the strongest rated stocks from over 4,000 stocks that are actively tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 13:02:43

BAY AREA LEADERS URGE PUBLIC TO CURB WATER USE THIS SUMMER

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed joined leaders from Bay Area and statewide water agencies to unveil a regional public education campaign aimed at reminding residents and businesses to curb water use this summer and fall [more...]

Date: 2008-07-04 15:04:07

Food for Thought

Care to read an article from the UK dated 13 Dec 2007?Read on......Corporate Newsroom Latest news Multi million pound council flood compensation begins www.communities.gov.ukMulti million pound council flood compensation beginsPublished 13 December 2007 Floods [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 12:48:00

Labor Day No Day of Rest for Some Flood-Damaged Iowans

Labor Day No Day of Rest for Some Flood-Damaged Iowans Video CEDAR RAPIDS - If you're still trying to repair massive amounts of flood damage to a home Labor Day wasn't the time to take a break. And for some living in the flood zones, the holiday was just another... [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 03:21:30

It Started Out Good

Yesterday, the plan was to clean and organize my six-year-old hooligan's bedroom ... of the pool pump pipe. It's not a flood, but it's a steady flow. Crap. I turn off the pump [more...]

Date: 2008-10-19 00:52:01

FEMA expands help for public flood recovery in NH

Associated Press - December 9, 2008 9:55 AM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - The government is expanding disaster aid to New Hampshire's Merrimack County to help repair public property damaged by... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 14:56:09

Localities overcome aftermath of flood

VND 28.2 billion is needed by the recent flood-hit provinces need supporting to buy rice and vegetables seeds, ... suffered a total loss of over VND 30 billion caused by the recent flood. Currently, the province ... 2.8 billion for the districts to overcome the aftermath of the flood. The said VND 19 billion [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 09:13:00

Levee breaks ease some Mississippi flooding as deluge spreads

Flood waters moved south down the Mississippi River towards St. Louis, Mo., Friday as rural areas and communities upstream prepared to clean up debris and repair damage. [more...]

Date: 2008-06-20 16:56:38

Assam MLAs to visit flood affected areas soon

Assam MLAs to visit flood affected areas soon Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Fri, 09/12/2008 - 10:15 ... Legislative Assembly will visit the flood-ravaged areas of the State in the near future to take stock ... for helping the flood-affected people. Gogoi also requested Members of Parliament (MPs [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 10:15:42

"America’s War-Torn Economy"

I'm still have doubts about the claim that the Iraq war has hurt the economy (more doubts here) ... . But ... the economy’s flaws were covered up by a flood of liquidity from the Federal Reserve [more...]

Date: 2008-08-18 07:06:00

Nature Conservancy releases conservation strategies to save the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta; strategy calls for improved governance, restoration of natural flows, and a peripheral canal designed and operated to promote a healthy ecosystem

Nature Conservancy releases conservation strategies to save the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta; strategy calls for improved governance, ... sustainable manner. “If we don’t take steps to repair some of the Delta’s natural ecological [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 22:10:28

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