August 29, 2012

Isaac vs. Katrina: How Do They Compare?

Life's Little Mysteries, Life's Little Mysteries


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As Hurricane Isaac bears down on the city of New Orleans, gaining strength as it churns across the warm, energizing Gulf of Mexico, it conjures memories of another storm that spiraled in its place almost exactly seven years ago: Hurricane Katrina.

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