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HISC - HUGE article on seaport safety today in the Baltimore Sun newspaper:
Nation/World > war on terror Seaports still seen vulnerable to attacks Poor planning, communications lapses hampering safety efforts, panel is told; 'Consequences in the billions of dollars'
By Michael Dresser - Sun Staff - Originally published May 18, 2005
WASHINGTON - Despite extensive efforts to improve security in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, the nation's seaports remain highly vulnerable to terrorists, a congressional investigator told senators yesterday.
Poor planning, communications lapses and a lack of clear goals are hampering efforts to make U.S. ports safer, said Margaret Wrightson, the Government Accountability Office's director of homeland security and justice issues.
Testifying before a Senate committee, Wrightson warned that seaports represent a possible conduit for terrorist groups to smuggle weapons of mass destruction into the country. She also warned of the economic consequences of any disruption of the flow of commerce.
"A successful attack on a seaport could result in a dramatic slowdown in the supply system, with consequences in the billions of dollars," she wrote in a report to Congress.
The GAO warning came the same day a bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation to step up transportation security, with an emphasis on ports and railroads.
Among other things, the bill would require importers to provide more information about cargo shipments before they are loaded at foreign ports. It would also require that federal grants through a port security program be based more strictly on risk. The program has come under fire for funding wasteful projects.
The measure would also require all Tier 1 ports - a group that includes Baltimore - to establish joint command centers to share intelligence and coordinate the security work of various agencies. Witnesses at yesterday's hearing said the approach had been highly successful in the port of Charleston, S.C.
Among the legislation's co-sponsors are Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Stevens, an Alaska Republican; and Democratic Sens. Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii and John D. Rockefeller IV of West Virginia.
The three lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction yesterday with the Bush administration's handling of port security issues. Stevens suggested that a fee on imports, similar to the one paid by airline passengers, might be necessary to pay for adequate maritime and port security. "There's no question that the system needs more money," he said.
In testimony yesterday, the senators heard about a range of problems affecting port security.
The GAO said a backlog in security clearances for officials and executives outside the federal government has created a significant barrier to sharing intelligence about potential threats.
Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger told the Senate panel that it can take more than a year to get a clearance application approved. The Maryland Democrat, co-chairman of Congress' port security caucus, said the federal government has a backlog of 450,000 applications for clearances - affecting ports as well as other homeland security efforts. "We're still using a security clearance system set up to fight the Cold War," he said. "Information-sharing is one of the most important aspects of intelligence."
The GAO said that since the 2001 terrorist attacks, the Coast Guard has established maritime security committees in large and small ports nationwide. But of 359 committee members identified in October as needing security clearances, only 28 had applied as of February.
The GAO said that the committee members - mostly state, local and port officials and members of private industry - did not understand the clearance process and that Coast Guard officials did little to help them because they didn't see it as their role.
The GAO said that since being shown a draft of its report, the Coast Guard has taken steps to expedite the issuance of clearances.
Lt. Andrew Ely, a spokesman for the Coast Guard's Baltimore sector, said security clearances are not a problem in the Maryland port, where 84 percent of committee members have obtained them and three members are waiting for clearances.
The GAO also was critical of other agencies involved in port security issues. For instance, it said a lack of communication within the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security had contributed to the government's failure to meet its deadline for developing a uniform identification card for transportation workers.
The GAO also took the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to task for failing to develop a plan to recruit and train staff to more closely monitor goods shipped in containers.
The transportation legislation introduced yesterday could also include a plum for Baltimore that is not related to maritime security: A summary released last night said one provision would provide Amtrak with money to upgrade its rail tunnels in Baltimore, Washington and New York to meet modern safety standards. http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/custom/attack/bal-te.port18may18,1,4248622.story?coll=bal-nationwor...
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Oh my gosh! What's a girl to do? I've only been trading stocks since Jan and I'm a small time investor (25000 shares of HISC). I really think that HISC has great long term potential and I bought this stock with that in mind. I really liked that it has had slow and steady upward movement but today its shot up so fast that I'm not sure what to do. Since I usually make the wrong decision, I thought I'd ask the experts (that is if you don't mind sharing your wisdom). My first thought is to hold because I think its going to go much higher but the little voice inside my head is singing "take the money and run"...
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quote:Originally posted by <rpmacs4>: Oh my gosh! What's a girl to do? I've only been trading stocks since Jan and I'm a small time investor (25000 shares of HISC). I really think that HISC has great long term potential and I bought this stock with that in mind. I really liked that it has had slow and steady upward movement but today its shot up so fast that I'm not sure what to do. Since I usually make the wrong decision, I thought I'd ask the experts (that is if you don't mind sharing your wisdom). My first thought is to hold because I think its going to go much higher but the little voice inside my head is singing "take the money and run"...
quote:Originally posted by <rpmacs4>: Oh my gosh! What's a girl to do? I've only been trading stocks since Jan and I'm a small time investor (25000 shares of HISC). I really think that HISC has great long term potential and I bought this stock with that in mind. I really liked that it has had slow and steady upward movement but today its shot up so fast that I'm not sure what to do. Since I usually make the wrong decision, I thought I'd ask the experts (that is if you don't mind sharing your wisdom). My first thought is to hold because I think its going to go much higher but the little voice inside my head is singing "take the money and run"...
One thing I have learned is go with your gut feeling! Ask yourself why did I get into this. You stated that you believed it could go very high.
Good example a month ago, my gut feeling said get into GRGR (.19) I asked a good friend and he looked at and told me get into NMKT, needless to say NMKT still the same and GRGR hit 1.30 today.
Use the Force ... yes, he's still my friend.
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I like that...I'll have to remember to "use the force".
I kinda compromised with myself. I sold half of my shares to get my investment back and I'm going to keep the free shares for the long term potential profit.
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quote:Originally posted by <rpmacs4>: I like that...I'll have to remember to "use the force".
I kinda compromised with myself. I sold half of my shares to get my investment back and I'm going to keep the free shares for the long term potential profit.
Thats the smart thing--ride those freebies!!
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Homeland Integrated Security Systems Building on Strategic Relationships with Motorola and Nextel - As Featured on MacReport.net - 5/19/2005 9:01:03 AM
ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 19, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Homeland Integrated Security Systems, Inc. (OTC: HISC - News) is pleased to announce that CEO, Frank A. Moody II has been featured on MacReport.net. Mr. Moody explained that the Company is involved in a project with the Port of Savannah and Georgia Tech University. The project focuses on utilizing wireless and satellite technology to increase port security.
"The project with the Port of Savannah allows Homeland Integrated Security Systems to demonstrate the many applications of our Cyber Tracker product. This is due in part to the to the multi-functional board developed by Motorola (MOT) that is embedded in the Cyber Tracker which operates on the Nextel (NADQ:NXTL) network here in the United States," stated Frank A. Moody II, CEO of Homeland Integrated Security Systems.
To listen to the interview in its entirety, please go to www.MacReport.net.
About Homeland Integrated Security Systems
Homeland Integrated Security Systems owns proprietary technology and has the rights to use patents to some of the most innovative and sophisticated seaport security products. Their target market is the 361 commercial seaports in the US which are vulnerable to criminal and terrorist penetration. For more information please visit our website at www.hissusa.com
About MacReport.net
The MacReport.net is an information and media company that provides a Web-based forum for public and private issuers to communicate corporate audio and video news content to the business, financial and investing community through its Web site, located at http://www.macreport.net. The MacReport.net also plans to provide creative and production services to develop visual events ranging from live coverage of merger announcements to public relations campaigns to new product introductions.
SOURCE: Homeland Integrated Security Systems, Inc. Big Apple Consulting USA, Inc. For Homeland Integrated Security Systems, Inc.: Matt Maguire, 407-884-0444 or 1-866-THE-APPLE .
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Who gives a rat's tush about some 'Streeter Rag' like IBD, anyway. HISC is a "..mafia stock.." to all those snot-nosed SOBs.
I brought you this comapny at 0.004, it's going to 0.10+, and my new 2006 Harley will be a the hawg shop this week - then I order my 2006 HUMMER H2. "...Life is goooooooooooooooooood.........
With several MMs of shares in my tote sack, I'm "...happy as a clam in sand........
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Homeland Integrated Security Systems Building on Strategic Relationships with Motorola and Nextel - As Featured on MacReport.net - 5/19/2005 9:01:03 AM
ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 19, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Homeland Integrated Security Systems, Inc. (OTC: HISC - News) is pleased to announce that CEO, Frank A. Moody II has been featured on MacReport.net. Mr. Moody explained that the Company is involved in a project with the Port of Savannah and Georgia Tech University. The project focuses on utilizing wireless and satellite technology to increase port security.
"The project with the Port of Savannah allows Homeland Integrated Security Systems to demonstrate the many applications of our Cyber Tracker product. This is due in part to the to the multi-functional board developed by Motorola (MOT) that is embedded in the Cyber Tracker which operates on the Nextel (NADQ:NXTL) network here in the United States," stated Frank A. Moody II, CEO of Homeland Integrated Security Systems.
To listen to the interview in its entirety, please go to www.MacReport.net.
About Homeland Integrated Security Systems
Homeland Integrated Security Systems owns proprietary technology and has the rights to use patents to some of the most innovative and sophisticated seaport security products. Their target market is the 361 commercial seaports in the US which are vulnerable to criminal and terrorist penetration. For more information please visit our website at www.hissusa.com
About MacReport.net
The MacReport.net is an information and media company that provides a Web-based forum for public and private issuers to communicate corporate audio and video news content to the business, financial and investing community through its Web site, located at http://www.macreport.net. The MacReport.net also plans to provide creative and production services to develop visual events ranging from live coverage of merger announcements to public relations campaigns to new product introductions.
SOURCE: Homeland Integrated Security Systems, Inc. Big Apple Consulting USA, Inc. For Homeland Integrated Security Systems, Inc.: Matt Maguire, 407-884-0444 or 1-866-THE-APPLE .
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quote:Originally posted by vwcruisn: wow this stock has an RSI of 93.5! Is it too late to get in?
Yesterday someone was asking the same question when it was .039 I told him instead ofwatching get in, who knows if he did or not. We had a strong finish on 7-10 million shares the last 45 minutes. So today we should see a good 10-15% gain for the day. Then next week we move to the dime club.
Too late?? You decide? There will always be others.
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quote:Originally posted by Raptorsrule: Peaser....(wtf is a peaser LOL)..I think you are right....if we break .05....look out...this could be very interesting....JMHO
Easy gunner. My nickname.
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I think so too. I'm leaving for Myrtle Beach on Sunday morning. I'll be gone for a week. I hope that I can get my laptop all set up at the condo.
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doh i should have listened to you guys.. i checked earlier today and it was down 7% and decided not to jump in. I check now and it was up about 7 for the day! Congrats to everyone in on this one.
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Homeland Integrated Security Systems to Open 6 New Retail Locations with an Anticipated Increase in Revenues of $2 Million per Year
Homeland Integrated Security Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HISC) is pleased to announce that they have entered into negotiations to purchase up to 6 new retail locations. Stores will be retail outlets for Cyber Cynergy's technology products including computers, cell phones, and the soon to be released Cyber Tracker. Homeland Integrated Security Systems anticipates an annual revenue increase of 2 million per year with the opportunity of increasing that amount with the addition of new technology sales to the existing locations. The new stores are located in Atlanta Metro., Savannah, and the Metropolitan Jacksonville, FL.
According to Adam Clough, VP of Corporate Development, "I am excited about taking the first steps to expanding the retail division of HISS into major metropolitan markets."
According to Frank Moody, CEO, "Homeland Integrated Security is targeting underdeveloped and underappreciated retail opportunities that can be positively impacted by the introduction of our revolutionary product line."
Homeland Integrated Security recently announced that they entered into an agreement with ActSoft, a Tampa based GPS Software Company, to provide both web based and client based GPS software applications for HISC's patent pending Cyber Tracker. Homeland Integrated Security management expects sales to exceed $125 Million over the next three years. Homeland Integrated Security will be providing the first 'Push-To-Talk,' tamper-proof unit available on a mass-distribution basis at an affordable cost. The company will be taking pre-orders for the New Cyber Tracker this June. Please visit www.hissusa.com for details
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