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Earth’s volcano timelapse
The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is...
Fly the Damn Chute!
Whether or not you are a sailor you have seen iconic photos of sailboats cruising the water flying those massive, colorful sails known as spinnakers. In sailing parlance these giant sails are also called chutes because they are essentially giant parachutes launched into the air...
4 Things That Have Not Happened
It has been a while since my last post. With the August recess looming near for Congress now is a good time to place a marker on where the maritime industry is in 2013. While much has happened this year, more notable is what HAS...
“Dynasties of the Sea” a Must Read
If you get a chance, read Dynasties of the Sea: The Shipowners and Financiers Who Expanded the Era of Free Trade by Lori Ann LaRocco. I began Dynasties of the Sea with great anticipation mainly because I had just finished The Shipping Man by Matthew...
New Congressional Maritime Caucus Created
On February 7, 2013, Congressmen Cedric Richmond (D-LA) and Michael Grimm (R-NY) announced the formation of a Congressional Maritime Caucus. The caucus will give every member of Congress an opportunity to better understand the crucial role that the U.S.-flag maritime industry and its workforce of...
Thinking Inside the Box
On a recent overseas flight I sat next to a guy who works as a Silicon Valley venture capitalist. After creating and selling off a few successful internet companies he turned his efforts to investing in internet startups. He essentially now decides what the future...
Navy Funding Starts With Merchant Ships
As the Department of Defense faces looming budget cuts, the various branches of the military must be scrambling to assure the administration as to the efficacy of their various programs. The service provided during war time it is clear and higher military spending is easily...
