Month: September 2005

In 2004, Mr. Bill — the unforgettable clay figure of Saturday Night Live fame — was tapped, by America’s Wetland to raise awareness of the loss of Louisiana’s swamps and marshlands. Must-see video: Mr....

Watching the devestation, panic and utter chaos that is New Orleans this week it is painfully clear that the Bush Administration have completely abrogated their responsibilities to protect the American people. After 9/11...

Three  critical things are totally lacking. First, there is no single central command center. Second there is no communications system. Third, there is no public information program. FEMA should have established an...

I’ve traveled to the Netherlands several times over the years. My most recent trip was, unfortunately, way back in 1991. One of the most fascinating things about this country — besides its legendary tolerance,...

This is unbelievable.  I saw these images in the LA Times: First, a picture with a caption reading, “Hospital patient James Anderson of New Orleans spent two days sleeping on a piece of thin cardboard on the floor of...