Here is the Snopes investigation into that "Katrina" photo:

http://www.snopes.com/photos/natural/storm.asp

According to Snopes, which is a pretty good site to check out rumors involving news photos, the photos were taken by stormchasers in Kansas and Nebraska. Clicking the link is worthwhile, as some of the other photos are absolutely beautiful, though they are not related to Katrina. Snopes has a whole section devoted to Katrina rumors: www.snopes.com/katrina

Great post, Len. I can' t believe that the local newspapers didn't send anyone to cover the last day of the trial.

Rick Perry hasn't thumbed his nose at federal stimulus dollars. Quite the opposite, he has made some public comments alluding to a moral stance against the stimulus money. But he is insisting on getting his federal funds. Texas has the second highest amount of fed grants for water infrastructure. Gov Perry removed his lips from the federal teat just long enough to curse it and suggest secession.