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Today, SSA Marine and our affiliates operate more cargo terminals than any other company in the world.

Today, SSA Marine and our affiliates operate more cargo terminals than any other company in the world. Our operations and its diversity of cargo, volumes and commercial models and ports are unprecedented in our industry. We strive to ensure that our size and tremendous network of resources continue to add value for our customers.
SSA Marine provides a full spectrum of transportation services including:

Terminal management
Stevedoring
Rail yard operations
Project development management
Technology system design, installation and training
Equipment procurement
Marketing support
Trucking
Warehousing
Off-dock yard operations
Feasibility studies
Few transportation service companies in the world extend as far and wide as SSA Marine, but we continue to look for new opportunities at ports and intermodal facilities around the world.

I can see why we don't use this great USA company - unions hate them but they can do the job.

The company is known for its hard-line towards labor unions and for favoring the use of more technology in the ports to reduce its labor costs.


Stevedoring Services of America, founded in 1949 and one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, had an estimated $1 billion in sales in 2002. The family-owned and -run company is a private venture which operates in more than 150 locations worldwide and employs more than 10,000 people. The Smith and Hemingway families have owned the company since it was founded, and maintain an active management role.

In spring 2003, the company decided to shorten its name to SSA Marine. According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, the new name is intended to reflect the fact that SSA Marine has expanded its business beyond loading and unloading cargo. During the re-naming process, Carrix Inc. was created as a new parent company for SSA Marine.

The company is known for its hard-line towards labor unions and for favoring the use of more technology in the ports to reduce its labor costs. It has been called the "most anti-union maritime operation on the West Coast" by union leaders.
http://www.publicintegrity.org/wow/bio.aspx?act=pro&ddlC=56

It turns out that an anti-Israeli foundation run by the crown prince of Dubai owns the very deed to CAIR's headquarters located almost in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol. The foundation has held telethons to support families of Palestinian suicide bombers.

The MSM keeps pressing the above statement but, it means nothing.See the property ownership rules for Dubai- here- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai#Real_estate_and_property
It's like saying someone in the USA that was renting ground from the state is part of that state in mind set.

Iranian expatriates alone are estimated to have invested up to $US 200 Billion in Dubai.[10]
Nearly all of the commercial establishments are run by expatriates with a silent local partner who merely "rents" the business license for a negotiated annual fee without taking part in any capital investment. The numerous free trade zones allow for full expatriate ownership.

There is an increasing number of "freehold" villas and flats on artificial islands such as the Palm Islands. The "lease" on these freehold properties was first offered for 99 years but was later changed to permanent ownership. It is, however, illegal to seek employment on this visa. Ownership of lease does not guarantee any form of legal residency status in the UAE. The Federal Government is still formulating laws pertaining to ownership of property and considering issuing residency status to those who own such property.


Dubai interests have also purchased large amounts of real estate in foreign countries, in particular snapping up trophy properties in global centers like New York and London; a typical purchase in 2005 was New York's 230 Park Avenue (formerly known as the New York Central Building or the Helmsley Building) and Essex House on Central Park South.
A quarter of the population reportedly trace their origins to neighboring Iran.[5] The UAE government does not allow any form of naturalization or permanent residence to expatriates.

This needs to be looked at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai#Real_estate_and_property

Oil reserves in Dubai are less than one-twentieth that of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, and oil income is now only a small proportion of the city's income. Dubai and its twin across the Dubai creek, Deira (independent at that time), became important ports of call for Western manufacturers.

4. Encourage morality and religion. Public virtue cannot be expected in a climate of private vice, Washington reminds us, and the most important source of virtue is religion and morality. Religion is the bedrock of morality, and morality is the foundation of a good society, he believed; together, they teach Americans their obligations to each other and create the conditions for decent politics and public justice.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006%5c02%5c20%5cstory_20-2-2006_pg1_2

Monday, February 20, 2006

Curfew in northern Nigeria : Protesters attack US Embassy in Jakarta

JAKARTA: Demonstrators angry at depictions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) attacked the US embassy in Jakarta on Sunday, beating on the gate with sticks and pelting the building with tomatoes, eggs and stones.

More than 200 white-clad members of Indonesia’s militant Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) were protesting over Danish cartoons lampooning the Prophet (pbuh) as well as his depiction in a sculpture at the US Supreme Court in Washington which shows him holding a Koran in one hand and a sword in the other.

Maksuni, an FPI deputy leader, told reporters after the protests: “This is not the last warning. This is only the beginning. There will be bigger actions against them.”

An embassy statement read to Reuters by a spokesman said the US government deplored the violence, and believed the event “was staged for television by a small group which seeks to disrupt the relationship between the US and Indonesia”.

Troops enforced a curfew in parts of northern Nigeria on Sunday after protests over the cartoons triggered riots in two cities that left 16 people dead and 11 churches burned. agencies


(--as well as his depiction in a sculpture at the US Supreme Court in Washington which shows him holding a Koran in one hand and a sword in the other.
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how do they know this unless they read http://michellemalkin.com/. It's been up there how long, but now it's a problem?!

yup I did it. Mercer County, NJ(38yrs) to Central PA- Mifflin County.
For taxes alone. car ins. = 1/3 of NJ
property taxes 1/5!
no rat race.
cleaner
safer
libs are few
I don't have to wait a year for my gun permits.
and soon SWANN for Gov.
There is no comparison.

Sunday, February 12, 2006
Event Type: TV Show
Time: Sunday Morning
Location:
Details: George Stephanopoulous' interview of Lynn Swann will air this Sunday on the ABC news program: This Week. Check your local listings.

http://www.swannforgovernor.com/calendar/

JURISTS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

This program brings distinguished national jurists to the School of Law to meet with students, faculty, the judiciary, and the bar. The Honorable Myron H. Bright, Senior Circuit Judge with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit, established the program in 1987. Past participants have included United States Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Anthony M. Kennedy, Antonin Scalia, and John Paul Stevens-all of whom were accompanied by Judge Bright. The jurists present seminars, teach classes, and discuss timely judicial matters. The next program is scheduled for Spring 2006. The program is currently supported by the law firm of Case Bigelow & Lombardi.

http://www.hawaii.edu/law/site-content/special-programs-community-service

Come & Take It $35.70 This flag was flown by the defiant citizens of Gonzales in November of 1835. The flag was hoisted to dare the troops of the Alamo de Parras Company under the command of Mexican Lieutenant Francisco Castañeda to repossess a cannon that had previously been given to the citizens for protection from Indian attacks. Though this skirmish was militarily inconsequential, as an act of defiance, it began the Texas Revolution. In the not too distant future, you may be required to surrender some or all of your guns to the police or military. How will you respond? About 165 years ago, early Texans faced the same dilemma. This Flag was born from that struggle. The 'Come & Take It' Flag we offer is 3'X5' made of outdoor Nylon. This Flag can Take Just had to share! :-) http://www.usflagdepot.com/store/page1.html

The Fast of 'Ashura

Sayyid Saeed Akhtar Rizvi
Vol VIII No. 3 & 4
Some traditions are found in Sunni books to the effect that the Prophet (s.a.w.) on migrating to Medina found the Jews fasting on the 10th of Muharram. He asked them why, and was told: "It is an auspicious day; it is the day when God delivered the children of Israel from their enemy (i.e. Pharaoh); and, therefore, Moses fasted on that day." The Prophet (s.a.w.) said, "I am worthier of Moses than you are." Thereupon, he fasted on that day and ordered (the Muslims) to fast.
http://www.dartabligh.org/months/muharram/fastofashura.asp
this was outlawed under SH.