Brian Gongol

Third Round of Data Collected for Katrina Diaspora Map
The most comprehensive survey of the data thus far; includes every major market in America. Seeks to identify where about 416,000 evacuees went.

Resistance to Evacuees in San Francisco
City already has one of the nation's worst homeless rates

18 States Trying to Sucker-Punch Small Businesses Selling Online

Distribution of Evacuees Largest Internal Migration in 150 Years
The distribution of the Hurricane Katrina diaspora continues to grow

American-Born Terrorist Threatens Los Angeles, Melbourne

Feud Between Families Starts Food Fight at Denver Olive Garden
Six arrested. Cops had to use tasers to bring the fight under control.

The Future of TV News Anchors

St. Louis Not Ready for Major Earthquake
Iowa's plans for disaster recovery are mostly under lock and key, which isn't particularly reassuring. Chicago is navel-gazing over how to evacuate 440,000 workers from downtown in case of emergency. Honolulu, which knows it'll be hit by another tsunami someday, admits it's unprepared. Los Angeles is in the same boat -- plus, they're due for a huge quake.

Evacuee Airlift: Surprise! You're Headed to Milwaukee!
Others were surprised to be told they were moving to Iowa and Utah. There's lots of resistance to moving north.