New Orleans ready for hurricane, but holes remain
                   
publicbroadcasting.net     21-May-2008            

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The last two Atlantic hurricane seasons passed with barely a stir in south Louisiana, sparing New Orleans another disaster. But some local officials fear the respite may have contributed to a false sense of safety in parts of the city that still face great danger. [read full story]                    


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