When we think about economic loss and insured loss, there are few events that rival Katrina. The World Trade Center disaster is one.

We mourned the loss and the uncertain future of the most well-known mandolin in the world.

The golden frog is already endangered because of habitat loss and collecting for the pet trade. It was one of the species we found dead and infected with the fungus at El Cope. As far as we know, every species at the site was probably infested with it and died.

I know I would trade all the accolades, all the points, to be in the position that Elon is in right now. Every day you go out and work your hardest and do your best and you're real close. You just don't get there.

Many trade show organizers are not known for strong advance planning for these types of events.

The amount of oil that can be produced each day can actually be insured. Katrina is forecast to make a more direct hit on those offshore platforms than Ivan.