Two of the world's worst natural disasters in recent years stemmed from different causes on opposite sides of the globe, but actually had much in common, according to researchers who are part of a large National Science Foundation-funded research initiative that has been studying both the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 and the Hurricane Katrina of 2005. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The Miami-based US National Hurricane Centre reported that the second full-fledged hurricane of the Atlantic storm season intensified at alarming speed today as it moved over water in the south Caribbean. picked by mitzuzake 1 year ago

The company boasts on its Web site about its rosy prospects for new federal business. But at the same time, it has closed up shop in the hurricane zone and is ignoring customers there who say that their homes are falling apart after Call Henry repaired or rebuilt them. picked by dollyllama 9 months ago

U.S. health officials are urging that Gulf Coast hurricane victims be moved out of their government-issued trailers as quickly as possible after tests found toxic levels of formaldehyde fumes. picked by MandolinOrange 10 months ago

Contrary to many previous reports, global warming could reduce the number of hurricanes that strike the United States, according to a new study. picked by mahler87 10 months ago

Buying damaged property, fixing it up, and selling it at a higher price, a New Orleans businessman believes free-market economics is the best route to recovery. picked by VooDooPeacock 2 years ago

'The Circle of Life' from the fantastic Broadway Musical 'The Lion King' A musical that is still selling out every night and has been open more then 10 years. Directed by the BRILLIANT Julie Taymor.

This of course is a shortened version of this song for the 52nd Tony's but it still leaves me speechless every time I see it. picked by muppetmaker 4 months ago

For every musical instrument that becomes a symbol of modern music, many more are doomed to become the retarded cousin that gets stashed in the basement during dinner parties. picked by AutumnLotus 4 weeks ago

Believe or not, the great philanthropist of the modern world actually received donations (or pledges of donations) from other nations in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. picked by cheeselog1234 5 months ago

It might not seem the most obvious material for a song-and-dance number, but the Diary of Anne Frank will take centre stage next month when a Spanish musical based on the most famous book about the Holocaust opens in Madrid. picked by muppet 11 months ago

Court rules against Katrina victims in levee case picked by buddha 1 year ago

In its brief lifespan of only 13 days, Hurricane Ike wreaked great deal of havoc. Affecting several countries including Cuba, Haiti, and the United States, Ike is blamed for approximately 114 deaths (74 in Haiti alone), and damages that are still being tallied, with estimates topping $10 billion. Many shoreline communities of Galveston, Texas were wiped from the map by the winds, storm surge and t... read full post picked by kelaltieri 3 months ago

In "Furry Tales", a new musical premiering in Pittsburgh, an undercover internet reporter researches the "furry fandom", in which people pretend they're anthropomorphic animals.
"Let people gawk and stare, fun is our one pursuit / Truth is we don't even freakin' care, we're gonna put on our best fursuit."
Yeah . . . right . . . picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

A musical inspired by the hit reality television show "American Idol" has been voted off the stage in New York -- closing one day after officially opening off Broadway.

BAHAHAHAHA! picked by muppet 1 year ago

Venus Express has constantly been observing the south pole of Venus and has found it to be surprisingly fickle. An enormous structure with a central part that looks like the eye of a hurricane, morphs and changes shape within a matter of days, leaving scientists puzzled. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

As they say, most pilots avoid hurricanes, Hurricane Hunters fly into them every chance they get, sort of the Evel Knievel of the Sky. Randy Bynon is one such brave soul and here is his blog. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

The story seems focused on the crowd getting soaked with alleged fake blood and totally glosses over that it is a musical based on EVIL DEAD! picked by PulsisX 8 months ago

Photos from Nat Geo depict the devistating after effects of Hurricane Ike picked by acemak 3 months ago

Musicians held a concert to try to urge people to call in and donate money to the American Red Cross. New Orleans holds a special place in the hearts of musicians and celebrities. picked by jaxomlotus 2 years ago

The Bush administration is trying to repair its emergency housing policies to avoid the uproar that followed Hurricane Katrina. picked by Arrch8 2 years ago