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Ports, trains, trucks - barometer of economy
It has been noted that trucking is down, some have found more profit in cutting up their trucks and sending the scrap to the docks.
A story in the LA times cites railroad freight down 20%, Cargo passing through So Cal docks are down by as much as 25% according to the Press Telegram. Another bad sign: It has been pointed out to me that the cargo ships which enter port sit deep in the water - those leaving sit high. No exports to balance our trade dollars.
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On the Waterfront: Longshoremen still seeing tough times
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Freibier gab's gestern Hay burros en el maiz RAP IS TO MUSIC WHAT ETCH-A-SKETCH IS TO ART Don't drink and post. "A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat." - Old New York Yiddish Saying "You can observe a lot just by watching." Yogi Berra Old journeyman commenting on young apprentices - "Think about it, these are their old days" SOMETIMES IT JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. Never, ever, wear a bright colored shirt to a stand up comedy show. |
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Freight trains carry 20% less cargo in 2009 than in the previous year
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Freibier gab's gestern Hay burros en el maiz RAP IS TO MUSIC WHAT ETCH-A-SKETCH IS TO ART Don't drink and post. "A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat." - Old New York Yiddish Saying "You can observe a lot just by watching." Yogi Berra Old journeyman commenting on young apprentices - "Think about it, these are their old days" SOMETIMES IT JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. Never, ever, wear a bright colored shirt to a stand up comedy show. |
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