Quick Look at Port Safety and Containers
How safe are our West Coast Ports? Many say security is a lot tighter after 9-11 and that it is safe and under control? Yet how can we be sure what is in those containers? What if a container is set off in the port itself before inspection? If it is on the West Coast the on-shore breeze will carry the radiated particulate matter into the city. Let us look at Long Beech for instance, there are 460 square miles of concrete as you go inland and civilization abounds in every direction; 16.5 million people are there and at risk.
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Respect Man
When I was growing up it always seemed to me that everyone around me had something that I did not have and I just had to have it! That was ‘respect'.
From my elders to the older boys in my primary school, they all had respect from people or others around them.
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Right Hand Diamond Ring
The hottest trend in jewelry fashion, the Right Hand Diamond Ring seems to raise sales sky-high. The latest trend in diamond jewelry is the Right Hand Diamond Ring. The marketing significance load is...
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Tampico Mexico Can It Withstand a Hurricane Direct Hit?
Hurricane Emily could reach a Category III Hurricane or greater and if either Veracruz or Tampico takes a direct hit it will be serious. These two cites are their primary seaports. Mexico relies on exporting for their economy and since the majority of the sea freight goes out thru these two-ports, it could cause havoc. Even two to four days of closure is serious.
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The Girl Next Door
When you think about the girl next door, usually it brings pleasant thoughts. She is a lady we have seen around, exchanged greetings and smiles – walked away feeling good. The part about feeling good has a lot to do with the calm atmosphere and the casual meeting. There was no crowd, no expectations of trying to be picked up, and you were not concerned about being rejected. Instead, it was you and a lady exchanging some small talk with no pressure or competition. Over time as you get to know each other the conversation may get a little more personal and you may decide to get together for dinner or drinks. It seems to come natural.
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The Greatest Stedilnica Crisis in History
A crisis the size of the TAT crisis, is, inevitably, political. It involves thousands of citizens, many decision makers from every walk of life and the very economic and financial fabric of the count...
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The Unperfect Storm; Two Hurricanes for the Price of One
After the movie the perfect storm we dread the thought of combining storm systems. Today we see Hurricane Emily hit glance by Grenada at right between Category I and II, then speed up to Category III and then IV and move at 20 miles an hour with sustained winds of 135 towards another storm system.
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Three Cheers For The Patriot Act!
I'm as patriotic as the next person, maybe even more so if the next person is the cashier at my local convenience store which still doesn't seem to employ REAL Americans; but I digress......
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Tom Cruise is Right?
Tom has it right about ET and the arrogance of those who deny there are extra-terrestrials but that does not mean there is any truth to Xenu as Travolta and others would tell you.
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Wrapping Up the Cigar Boom
The cigar boom that swept the nation in the late 1990's has befallen the same fate as every other boom in history: it died and left a cynical, unhappy populace in its wake. In today's climate, it seems, not only is George Burn's doctor getting involved, but also neighbors, TV personalities and children.
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A Collection of Unrelated Thoughts - Volume One
My first installment of random thoughts.
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A World Without Sleep
The capacity of human beings to adapt to a 24/7 world is questioned in view of the prehistorical nature of their brains.
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Abortion
If a pregnant woman's child is killed during an attack, the law says the unborn child is murdered, therefore the attacker will go to trial for murder. But if a woman chooses...
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Arsonists and Eco-terrorism
There are those in the world who support Eco-terrorism as a way to bring about change. These people believe that it is funny when Eco-terrorists burn down an SUV dealership full of Hummers.
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Australia's First Dedicated LED Lighting Business Opens for Trading
LED lights are fast becoming a popular alternative to energy consuming halogens, incandecent and flourescent lights. The LED Shop is Australia's first online store specializing in a whole range of LED products and information.
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Being Black
Being Black and being a man in this day an age is almost like taking a roller coaster ride through life, Whoa! I hear you say, Before you get on your high horse, just let me say that I have spoken to loads of my friends about this, Black and White and they all agreed with what I had to say... so can I continue? Cool!
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Category IV Hurricanes
Many People understand there are different levels of Hurricanes. Not all Hurricanes with names are made equal. Category V Hurricanes do 500 times more damage than Category I Hurricanes. For a Tropical Storm to reach Hurricane Status it must have winds of 74 miles per hour or more.
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Gulf Coast Will Get More Hurricanes This Season
As rescue efforts turn into clean-up efforts for the largest and most expensive Hurricane ever to hit the Gulf Coast, we must keep a careful eye for those Hurricanes, which typically come in September and October some of the worst Hurricane months of all.
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Hello Arlene, Bad Hair Day?
Arlene is just under Hurricane Status and could increase in speed. The winds are at 60 miles per hour and the storm is moving at 14 knots. It is dumping huge amounts of rain on Florida. Many Gulf Oil Platforms have been evacuated. Pensacola Beach is still under mandatory evacuation as of 4 pm Friday.
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How to Restore America to Her Proper Place as The Light of The World
America the Beautiful! America the declining! We can get our focus back and have it even better than it ever was. We can once again be who we're meant to be... a shining example for the world to follow. Here are some steps to achieve it.
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Hurricane Emily is Blowing Like the Dickens
Emily looks to be ready to take on Hurricane Status as it moves North on a projected course for Florida. Barbados appears to be in Emily's path and will be there within 24-hours. Emily is the fifth names storm this season and she is being followed by her siblings; Franklin, Gert, Harvey and Irene.
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Hurricane Hunters and Grid Hurricane Tracking Concept
The United States Air Force has a special team of half insane and half scientific modern day warriors. Knights of the sky willing to do the unthinkable; they fly directly into hurricanes; on purpose? Pretty brave stuff indeed. I propose a scientific mission for these brave heroes; to lay smart dust in the eye of an advancing Hurricane.
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Mexicans: Police Brutality--Really?
A reader asked me, referring to Mexico, "How could you live in a country that is so corrupt?" This was based partly on a cited incident in a story by Tim Donnelly entitled, Sanctuary Lost, in which Mr. Donnelly says,
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New Orleans Levee System History
Hurricane Katrina was serious indeed. Since the City of New Orleans is 12 feet underwater already it has always been at risk. The storm surge from Hurricane Katrina went right over the barrier islands and the waves severely impacted the lake. It was also due to the massive rains that filled up the canal over flows and sent increased water up the canals.
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Passing The Torch
The first five years of the new millenium are considered and the fact that mankind has not done well in his goal of peace and humane treatment of others. The need to stand up and be counted for the positive qualities of the human race is emphasized.
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