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A collection of news and information related to Hurricane Ike (2008) published by Tribune Company sources.
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Reinsurer PartnerRe to acquire smaller rival Paris Re in cash, stock deal worth $2 billion
Reinsurer PartnerRe Ltd. said Sunday it will acquire Swiss rival Paris Re in a cash and stock deal worth roughly $2 billion. Under terms of the transaction, Bermuda-based PartnerRe will swap 0.30 of its common shares for each Paris Re common share,...Tags: Greenhill & Company Incorporated
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Access to U.S. 11th largest port back to pre-Rita standards
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completely a year-long process to improve access in the Calcasieu Channel. This work involved two dredge contracts and multiple funding sources to complete improvements to approximately 30 miles of the important...Tags: Defense, Armed Forces, United States, Disasters, Engineering
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Mexico Fire Turns Spotlight On Sacramento's Shriners Hospital
The Associated PressThe children arrive by the dozens each day, many suffering disfiguring and life-threatening injuries. Among the latest patients are four of the most seriously burned victims of a deadly day care fire in northern Mexico that so far has claimed the lives...Tags: Medical Staff, Health Treatments, Texas, Medical Specialization, Sacramento
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Havana's historic architecture at risk of crumbling into dust
Havana BureauChunks of this city's rich and eclectic architectural history tumble to the ground every few days, piece by piece, forever lost in the rubble. Neo-Baroque and Art Deco treasures deteriorate at an alarming rate. Every three days, there are two partial...Tags: Cults and Sects, Florida International University, Monuments and Heritage Sites, National Government, Architecture
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Blue Water Highway Reopens
KIAHSurfside was devastated by the storm surge of Hurricane Ike last September. Hours before Ike made landfall the waterfront community was already submerged. When the hurricane was over, the Blue Water Highway was washed out and Surfside's only easy...Tags: Transportation, Natural Disasters, Meteorological Disasters, Road Transportation, Disasters
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People in Seabrook Cleanup After Stormy Weather
KIAHSeabrook residents spent their Sunday afternoon cleaning up the damages that were caused by Saturday's stormy weather. The heavy rain rose up to seven inches, which caused many neighborhoods to go under water. Neighbors said the weather was very harsh....Tags: Hurricane Damage, Natural Disasters, Tropical Weather, Disasters
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Sam Houston Race Park Back on Track
KIAHSeven months after Hurricane Ike the ponies are back at the park. Just in time for derby weekend the races return at Sam Houston Racepark. Friday's races are a big milestone for the facility which was closed by Hurricane Ike. The storm caused so much...Tags: Natural Disasters, Meteorological Disasters, Disasters, Hurricanes
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Students Turn To Volunteering For Experience
KIAHStudents struggling to find a summer job are looking at other work options to build their resumes. University of Houston Accounting major, Kingsley Iheke has applied for several summer jobs, but has found nothing yet. "I think it's more important to...Tags: Health Organizations, Colleges and Universities, Occupations, Ronald McDonald House Charities
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Hurricane Ike Documentary
KIAHOver the past eight months, Galveston has made significant strides since Hurricane Ike came ashore. Much of the blood, sweat, and tears that went into the rebuilding of Galveston, won't go unnoticed thanks to some local high school students. It looks...Tags: Meteorological Disasters, Natural Disasters, High Schools, Calendars, Days, and Months, Schools
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Chest Swept Away In Hurricane Resurfaces With Seattle Man's Heirlooms Inside
Staff reporterDavid Picard lives in Seattle. He's never experienced a hurricane, he's never felt the effects of the powerful storms. At least until now. More than 8 months after Hurricane Ike blasted the Texas coastline--more than 24-thousand miles from David Picard'...Tags: Natural Disasters, Meteorological Disasters, Texas, Trips and Vacations, Hurricanes
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Let the Races Begin at Sam Houston Racepark
KIAHSam Houston Race Park was supposed to reopen a lot earlier, but park officials did some rescheduling, and finally Saturday the first concert since Hurricane Ike featuring country singer Gretchen Wilson and other stars. But the buzz among the crowd was...Tags: Meteorological Disasters, Natural Disasters, Bars and Clubs, Jockey Club Incorporated (The), Dining and Drinking
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Wildlife Rehab & Education Center Prepares For Baby Season
Spring is in the air and the Wildlife Rehab & Education Center is preparing for an influx of baby birds and small mammals. Currently, they are caring for a number of babies including screech owls, great horned owls, songbirds, killdeer, mockingbirds,...Tags: Animals, Nature
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