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Web site: PlanetData

I found this PlanetData last week while surfing around. PlanetData “The Security News Network” is a security news and information website organized by important security industry markets including Global Security, Aviation Security, Corporate Security, Cyber Security, Homeland Security, Maritime Security, Law Enforcement and Intelligence.Our goal is to be the trusted source for the timely, relevant [...]

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March 20, 2008 Read the full article →

BOAT/US Captain Directory Service

In case you missed the press release, BOAT/US is implementing a captain’s referral service. The main focus appears to be on delivery captains. One thing sparked my interest though: We will be offering a new Delivery Captains Directory Service to make it easier to find reliable people with the knowledge and skill to relocate your [...]

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September 14, 2007 Read the full article →

Do I Hear $300,000?

Charlie from Lake Ozark BUS sends this interesting eBay link…. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180114540631&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:2 One thing that I found intersting was this quote: We are not selling towing membership and we are not affiliated in any way with the nationwide SEA-TOW or TowBoat US This is even printed in block letters to get the reader’s attention. Do the [...]

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May 14, 2007 Read the full article →

RealClearPolitics – Articles – The Gasoline ‘Crisis’

At the risk of offending someone with a political subject, I never the less thought that this Op-ed piece from George Will is worth a read: RealClearPolitics The Gasoline ‘Crisis’ du Jour One concept that he touches on that I always forget is the fact that while everyone (OK, not everyone, but those with the [...]

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April 5, 2007 Read the full article →

A Summit Technology Can’t Reach – New York Times

A story in today’s New York Times about rescuing mountain climbers caught my eye. There are a few themes here that pertain to our industry. The first is that the readily available technology that promises to aid in search & rescue (like GPS & EPIRBs) creates a false sense of security, and encourages people to [...]

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March 9, 2007 Read the full article →

The Truth about Cell Phones And the National Do Not Call Registry

If you receive email telling you that your cell phone number is about to be on a telemarking list, forget about it. It will not happen, and the email, even if from a good friend, is wrong. see: http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/04/dnc.htm Also see: http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp

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February 6, 2007 Read the full article →

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