by Stas | Sep 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
ASCE REPORT SAYS CUTBACKS POSE THREAT TO U.S. PORTS BY STAS MARGARONIS Cutbacks in federal spending pose a threat to U.S. waterborne transportation, according to a new report by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The report says the expansion of the...
by Stas | Aug 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
GENERAL MCCHRYSTAL’S CALL FOR A NEW DRAFT CAN RESCUE YOUNGER AMERICANS BY STAS MARGARONIS In June, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the former U.S. commander in Afghanistan, stunned many Americans by advocating that the United States bring back the draft: “I think we...
by Stas | Aug 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
SPENDING CUTS, INCOME DECLINES AND AGE DISCRIMINATION DIM JOB PROSPECTS BY STAS MARGARONIS Federal spending cuts are worsening job prospects for Americans at a time when people over 50 are facing serious challenges finding work, according to a Southern California...
by Stas | Aug 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
FLOATING OIL PROJECTS ARE BOOMING BY STAS MARGARONIS High oil prices are driving demand for new offshore oil units to an all time high, according to a FLOATING PRODUCTION SYSTEMS report issued by International Maritime Associates (IMA), based inWashington,D.C....
by Stas | Aug 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
LESSONS FROM KOREA BY BENITA MARGARONIS, ELSIE ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL, SANTA ROSA, CA During my summer vacation, I spent five days in South Korea and I went to two shipyards, Samsung and Daewoo. I’ve learned some very important things while being here. America...
