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...city's embattled Mayor Ray Nagin, who won re-election Saturday, pointedly noted that there would be no shelter of last resort like the Superdome or "vertical" evacuations to hotels downtown. He said the city would be calling more readily for evacuations, ordering everyone out for a hurricane as weak as Category 2. The state last week geared up shelter plans, identifying places for 55,000 evacuees--more space than was available last year after the Superdome closed. In addition to Red Cross facilities, the state said it would open up its own shelters and has called in advance...
...vans with satellite uplinks in the event all else fails. Finally, he got what he jokingly refers to as "footballs," suitcases like the one that contains the President's supersecret nuclear codes, except Meffert's provide superportable communication with the outside world. Total cost: less than $5 million. The weak link remains the 911 system, he says. All three stations were flooded by Katrina, and a new structure capable of surviving a Category 4 storm is still under construction. For now, New Orleans 911 is operating out of a temporary trailer, relying on landlines that could be downed by high...
...likely 2008 presidential candidate. Feingold asked a few tough questions, but he repeatedly emphasized his strong respect for Hayden. His positive comments and those of other Democrats suggest Hayden will be confirmed easily as CIA director, as they continue to try to carefully criticize the NSA program without appearing weak on national security issues...
...soccer: its $3.8 billion purchase of Reebok, the struggling Canton, Mass., sporting-goods company. Although the merger helps Adidas gain market share and nudge closer to Nike overall, right now it's a drag on earnings: Reebok's orders declined 22% in the fourth quarter of 2005 owing to weak products and anxiety about Adidas' strategy for the brand. "Mind boggling," says John Shanley, an analyst at Susquehanna Financial Group...
...stumbles out of the bottom of the figure stand.Bartel gives an admirable performance in the title role. She emphasizes Alice’s wide-eyed wonder and befuddled consternation, but rarely veers into overstatement despite the outrageousness of the characters surrounding her. And indeed, there is not a weak member in this ensemble. Each actor—even the silent ones—brings enormous energy to the role. Especially strong scenes are the tea party—where the Mad Hatter, March Hare, and Doormouse (Jess R. Burkle ’06, Jen H. Rugani...