Ready Or Not It Is That Time Hurricane Season Begins
The piece notes the start of another hurricane season urged by Dr. Neil Frank of the National Hurricane Center and introduces a new probability index to gauge risk. The author jokes about inland relocation options while hinting at coastal nerves and media bravado without sensational detail.
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Jim Chitwood
Neil Frank
National Hurricane Center
Dr. Frank
Marilyn
Birmingham
Chattanooga
University of
Anthropologist on risk denial in disaster zones
Dr Anthony Oliver Smith argues people in dangerous environments deny disaster risk to cope. A Peru village crushed by earthquake and avalanche informs his view. The author reflects on living with coastal risk and hurricane exposure in Destin rather than Kansas tornado risk.
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Florida
Anthony Oliver-Smith
Peru
Japan
Kansas
Destin
Strong Defense Needed Yet Budget Concerns Persist
U S Senator Lawton Chiles argues for a strong defense while urging budget discipline. He notes Congress backing a five percent annual increase and a total five year level near 1.6 trillion, down from the 1.8 trillion request, citing balanced economic and military rationale.
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U.S
Lawton Chiles
Congress
Senate Budget Committee
Defense spending and modernization debate stance
Commentary criticizes military strategy for lacking discipline and first-things-first planning. Warns of upcoming procurement bills draining readiness and personnel funds. Supports Senate aim to slow defense growth, modernize with top tech, avoid expansion or rushed star wars schemes, and preserve economic strength.
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Senate
America
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