12 Unexpected Market and Economic Themes Defining 2020

“In a land swept by typhoons and shaken by earthquakes, how have Japan’s tallest and seemingly flimsiest old buildings—500 or so wooden pagodas—remained standing for centuries? Records show that only two have collapsed during the past 1,400 years.”

hurricane blog

‘Think “CSI: Gulf Coast” with surveyors taking the place of coroners and investigators, plumb bobs, GPS units and spray paint instead of DNA kits, rubber gloves and toe tags.’

Lots of photos of Katrina’s destruction

Gulfport blogger w/cameraphone. Coverage of relief efforts by ordinary people.