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A Captains Fall From Grace -
Ieuan Dolby (1,240)   
Ieuan Dolby   
When I first started at sea at the ignorant age of 18, I asked this guy with four gold stripes on his shoulder, "who the hell are you"? The beer instantly froze over, the silence was deafening and the clock simply stopped ticking - nobody moved!
The Captain was God and from that moment... ( added 1 year 162 days ago.) |
The Language of the Sea is English -
Ieuan Dolby (1,240)
Ieuan Dolby
The language of the sea is English and whilst Mr Kwong
(Second Engineer on some illegal North Korean Nuclear Transport vessel) or Jaun
Carlos Castro (Cook and part-time Havana Cigar exporter on the MV Fidel) might
not agree with or know about this statement most other seafarers do!
The... ( added 1 year 337 days ago.) |
A Little History Of The Automobile -
 - David Tanguay (9,593)    
David Tanguay
A little history of the automobile, a courtesy of google search and wikipedia encyclopedia
For a more detailed account of the history of the automobile click onto links, I have provided at the end of my article.
The very first self-powered road vehicles were powered by steam... ( added 1 year 339 days ago.) |
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A Desire Named Street Car. Is Revival Coming? -
- Joel Hendon (17,877)  
Joel Hendon
Many of you probably have never seen a real live street car. Of course you have all seen them in movies and on television. But aside from street cars, we all have seen middle cities decay and virtually die. And it is reported that much of the decline in downtowns began with the removal of... ( added 2 years 18 days ago.) |
Montreal Needs Much More Traffic -
- Jeremy Searle (173) 
Jeremy Searle
Efficient traffic flow and economic vitality go hand in hand The petrol engine was a Germa n invention, the work of Gottried Daimler and Carl Benz. It first drove a vehicle in 1885. In England, the early movements of the motor car were hindered by a law which required any 'horseless carriage' on... ( added 1 year 222 days ago.) |
The I-35W Was A Bridge Too Far -
James Smith (702)
There are some tragic news stories that reflect weather and nature related catastrophes like the death and destruction due to droughts, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes or tornadoes. There are sad, tragic stories like accidental drowning, car accidents, and heart attacks.
Then there is the... ( added 2 years 40 days ago.) |
Why Does Someone Have to Die Before We Do the Obvious -
Jan Hayner (4,582) 
Jan Hayner
After spending countless hours of clicking news channels, trying to get the latest information on the lives of people on the bridge that crashed in Minnesota, it occured to me that once again we didn't watch for the signs of things to come.
Maybe there weren't any signs to see, maybe it was... ( added 2 years 94 days ago.) |
The Ice Breaking Saga -
Ieuan Dolby (1,240)
Ieuan Dolby
I have been looking
forward to seeing ice ever since I first heard that I would be sailing
on these new ice-breakers! I've been jumping in anticipation for over a
year and now after less than two hours of breaking the stuff I wish
that I never see anything more than an ice-cube clinking in my... ( added 2 years 249 days ago.) |
International Car Shipping: Shipping Your Car, Automobile, and Vehicle to the UK or Europe -
Jordan Levy (70) 
Many people ship their cars internationally, whether for personal use or sale. There are several factors that are involved in this process that should be considered to determine if this action is financially viable.
In this article we will specifically examine international car shipping to the... ( added 2 years 288 days ago.) |
Yard Ramps for Forklifts -
MikeN (295) 
MikeN
What is a yard ramp? Yard ramps are designed for loading and unloading cargo from truck trailers with a forklift. In addition to truck trailers yard ramps can be used on loading docks and platforms, rail cars, and more. Typically yard ramps are constructed of steel with large weight capacities... ( added 1 year 232 days ago.) |
Multiple Parcel Tracking & Management -
Roger Theron (52)
The whole concept of parcel delivery has changed
drastically over just a few generations. People send enormous
quantities of goods all over the world every day. Back in the old
days, people would write long letters to their friends and family
overseas and then they would pass those envelopes... ( added 2 years 93 days ago.) |
Canada is Fully Engaged on the Detroit-Windsor Border Crossing -
Sam Knapp (84)
Canada recognizes that the Detroit-Windsor border crossing is an essential economic link between the U.S. and Canada . More international trade crosses this border in one year than the United States does annually with Japan .
Canadians see the Detroit-Windsor border as a vital economic link... ( added 2 years 178 days ago.) |
How does Cold Transport Work? -
Rob Perissi (117)
In the not so distant past, shipping temperature-sensitive and perishable products over long distances relied on the use of real ice and its obvious limitations. Today, advancements in cold shipping technology combined with rapid delivery options from shipping companies have made it possible to... ( added 164 days 8 hours ago.) |
Have You Thanked Your Shipping and Receiving Department Today? -
Tom Knapp (612)
In today's globalized environment, shipping and receiving has never
been more crucial - or more complex. With Americans buying goods from,
and selling goods to, the rest of the world, high-quality shipping and
receiving professionals are among the most important links in the
supply chain. The... ( added 1 year 360 days ago.) |
Increasing Profit Margins for Courier Companies with Courier Software -
Roger Theron (52)
Running a business is a serious matter,
and profit is the bottom line measurement of success in the business
world. As with most businesses, the best way to improve profits from
your courier company is by ensuring that your business operates as
efficiently as possible. Time is often... ( added 2 years 60 days ago.) |
Detroit's Border Crossing - The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same -
Sam Knapp (84)
The Native Americans and the
early Settlers all used canoes to traverse the Detroit River . Technology then allowed us to use ships –
first, sailing ships then steam ships.
In the 1800’s the Detroit/Windsor region grew quickly and became a
manufacturing center. Railroads moved
raw... ( added 2 years 139 days ago.) |
DIBC Setbacks In Detroit And Windsor -
Sam Knapp (84)
Regulatory, legal and municipal actions affecting the Detroit
International Bridge Company (DIBC) are summarized chronologically from
news reports and official documents. These developments mean that the Ambassador Bridge and its owner: 1. ( added 2 years 178 days ago.) |
The Importance of The Detroit Windsor Jobs Tunnel -
Sam Knapp (84)
By region, Canadians do the most business within the Great Lakes region by nearly four times over the Midwest region. The Automotive Industry in Canada With
the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the
automotive industry found Canada and Ontario in particular a... ( added 2 years 240 days ago.) |
Grocery Delivery in Lawrenceville and Dacula, Georgia -
Philip Buchanan (14)
There are many reasons to why somebody would want to order groceries online. It could be for a need or just pure convenience for the customer. Many customers are people that, for some reason or another, cannot make grocery store outings on a regular basis. For example, if you are injured... ( added 41 days 17 hours ago.) |
Choosing the Right Company For Your Removals To France -
Vincent Robinson (2)
As the credit crunch has drastically effected the domestic removal industry, more and more local removal companies have branched out into the European removals market to keep their vehicles moving. Whilst they may be experts in moving you locally; do they have the required knowledge to comply... ( added 159 days 11 hours ago.) |
Just What is the Stereotypical "Truck Driver"? -
- E. S. Lorence (45)
What do you think of when you think "Trucker"? A southern "Good Old Boy" or "Redneck"? You would be surprised! There was a time in the not to distant past when the image of a "trucker" was that of a cowboy boot wearing, tobacco chewing, "Good old Boy" from the "sticks". The reality today however... ( added 1 year 261 days ago.) |
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