Monthly Archives: September 2005

Misleading MSM

Posted on September 22, 2005 by Joe White

CNN.com – Hurricane Rita drops to Category 4 – Sep 22, 2005: Texas Department of Transportation spokesman Mark Cross told CNN that this is the first time that a mandatory evacuation has been issued for Houston — a city of … Continue reading →

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I was wrong on landfall, but not on the DON’T PANIC part

Posted on September 22, 2005 by Joe White

Rita is turning more to the north, and the models are now sticking landfall just this side of Matagorda Bay. I am still going to be here, because I’ve registered to be a volunteer with the Red Cross. Several folks … Continue reading →

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DON’T PANIC!

Posted on September 21, 2005 by Joe White

Douglas Adams was right. That being said, some areas do need to prepare to evacuate, but these are mainly on the east side of town or south of the beltway (as well as areas that are prone to flooding, like … Continue reading →

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A poem to sum up my thoughts at the moment

Posted on September 20, 2005 by Joe White

If, by Rudyard Kipling If you can keep your head when all about you, Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If … Continue reading →

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More BCP Reunion photos

Posted on September 12, 2005 by Joe White

additions from Mike Mayeaux and Chris Delgado. http://www.joewhite.com/images/bcp/bcp.html

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BCP Class of 1985 20th Reunion

Posted on September 8, 2005 by Joe White

Last Friday I drove to Beaumont for my 20th high school reunion. Thanks to Michael Mayeux and Valerie Hignnett-Brocato for getting us all together. There was a good turnout, and it was great to see so many folks, some of … Continue reading →

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A Time for Action, Not Outrage

Posted on September 3, 2005 by Joe White

A Time for Action, Not Outrage Colbert King has it right. There will be plenty of time to assign blame later. What is needed right now is for people to focus their energy not on recriminations, but on helping those … Continue reading →

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To help Katrina victims

Posted on September 2, 2005 by Joe White

HoustonHelps.org is going to act as a clearinghouse for people in Houston wanting to volunteer. The Houston Chpater of the American Red Cross will hold 2-hour orientation classes for new volunteers Saturday at 10 and again at 1. You must … Continue reading →

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