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Recently there has been some comments in the media about the issues with port security and container loads. A large mega-ton weapon does not have to reach port to be a dangerous situation, as it only needs to get close. One recent political blogger stated in a question; «Can containers aboard the freighter’s be inspected on the voyage over here?»

This is a good question and many are and the Dubai deal helps us inspect more and get our security checkers over in other ports around the World. World being the operative world in the Company’s name; Dubai «WORLD.» The political blogger goes on to ask; «That would also increase security.» Indeed and that is part of the plan you see.

We want to know what is in every shipment everywhere in the world with a world tracking system and code just like Lockheed’s Air Traffic Control System by satellite, but someone has to assist us in paying for it Dubai World is that someone, with the investment money and they have been assisting in buying new containers, state of the art stuff, which is fully trackable, but it takes years to change out that many containers, think about it the enormity of the situation.

Dubai World can offer us a helping hand in our port security initiatives and offer new monies and upgrades that the previous company they bought out was not interested in making. This is not a linear subject and it should not be treated as such, neither is it an us versus them scenario, as really we are all on the same team and the flow of shipments both too and from are paramount to our civilization. So, consider this in 2006.

Both Bolton Wanderers and Birmingham City have had satisfactory, if not overly brilliant, starts to their Premiership campaigns.

Bolton will host Birmingham at the Reebok Stadium in an early kick off this Sunday, and both  sides would first try to stave off defeat.

A goalless draw against Fulham in their Premier League opener was followed by Bolton’s impressive 3-1 win against West Ham on the second weekend.

Striker Johan Elmander’s brace of goals in the West Ham match bodes well for the Trotters at the start of a long season.

Birmingham finished ninth in last season’s League and that was a pleasant surprise for their supporters.

Scott Damm and Lam Ridgewell scored in a come from behind 2-2 draw in Birmingham’s opening match against Sunderland.

With another come-from-behind performance against Blackburn at st Andrews, the Blues went one better by notching a 2-1 win.

Craig Gardner’s brace on the day made him the stand out performer, and manager Alex McLeish must be justifiably pleased at the promising start by his squad.

Summer signings Nikola Zigic and Ben Foster are also beginning to gel and barring injuries, Birmingham should aim high, this season.

An ankle injury to Gavin McCain is the only injury worry for Bolton ahead of Sunday’s match.

A thigh injury is likely to keep Kevin Phillips out of Birmingahm’s starting eleven.

Stuart Parnaby is recovering well from a hamstring injury, but could need more time before he is match fit.

In last season’s meeting at the Reebok, a 2-1 win saw Bolton prevail.

Ivan Klasnic doubled the score after Kevin Davies nodded home the first.

James Fadden struck to reduce the margin for Birmingham but that turned out to be the last goal of the game, and season, as it were.

Just days after securing a fourth consecutive Series A title, Inter Milan announced the extension of manager Jose Mourinho’s contract until 30 June, 2012.

The deal was hailed by Inter as being «a sign of attachment and of winning spirit.» Mourinho, 46, has now won the league in three different countries, as well as the Champions League with Porto in 2004.

A statement on the club’s website said that the extension was «a response to the wish of the coach to continue the project started together a year ago, a wish welcomed with pleasure by the club.»

The Italian club will now be hoping that Mourinho can bring European success to the San Siro, who have not won the European cup since 1965. The club however have won the UEFA Cup three times, most recently in 1998.

In his first season in Italy, Mourinho won the ‘Supercoppa Italiana’ as well as the Serie A title, but the Italian giants were knocked out of the Champions League by defending champions Manchester United at the last 16 stage.

But if there was one manager who can bring European success to the San Siro in the coming seasons, most football fans would surely agree that the ‘special one’ is one of the best candidates for the job.

And Mourinho is convinced that there is not much distance between Inter and United. «We were very close to beating them,» he said.

«So if we improve we will be close, very close to the teams from the Premier League. But it is very difficult to get players.»

In the last few days, Mourinho has talked up the possibility of bringing Chelsea centre-back Ricardo Carvalho to Milan – a player who has worked under the Portuguese manager at both Porto and Chelsea.

The Inter boss said: «One player who would improve us at Inter is Ricardo Carvalho. He is not playing at Chelsea now and it looks like Alex is in front of him, so maybe it is better to let him come here and play.»

The battle for ultimate supremacy will begin on August 16th. But there are a few questions raised on the champions of yesteryear. With last year’s title hunt lasting till the last match played, this year’s title promises nail-biters even before the season starts. Now, let us see what we can expect from this season of Barclays Premier League :

The Champions : Manchester United

Chasing their third straight EPL title, ManU has been in news all this summer (thanks to the transfer saga regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Real Madrid.) And with the news that Ronaldo is staying for atleast another season, the fans and Sir Alex Ferguson can expect that their double title treat can continue this season also.

ManU’s attacking has to furious this season if they have to beat Chelsea and Liverpool. They are in desperate need of a striker who will round-up the formation (Ronaldo-Roonay-Tevez.) Maybe Tootenham striker Dimitar Berbatov is the right choice that ManU will opt for before the transfer session ends. And this season may also witness the genius of Wayne Rooney taking the center stage this time.

Equipotential Challengers : Chelsea

Missing both Champions League and English Premier League to ManU with slight differences, Chelsea has undergone a massive change this summer to be the perfect team this season. Avram Grant’s failure to bring glory to Stamford Bridge made his way out of Chelsea. And then came the Portuguese flavor.

They signed «Big Phil» Luis Felipe Scolari as their new manager. Chelsea also bought Barcelone playmaker Deco and Jose Bosingwa from FC Porto. Rumors had it that Ronaldinho, Eto’o were to join the Blue team. But they had to settle with Didier Drogba’s extended contract and now they are not sure if Frank Lampard is committed with them for long-term. However they are equally matched favorites for this season with a strong midfield presence of Michael Ballack.

Battle for third : Arsenal

Arsenal saw a big change in the team formation as Jens Lehmann, Mathieu Flamini, Alesander Hleb and Gilberto Silva left the club. Their replacement for Hleb is French international Samir Nasri. Welsh teenage Aaron Ramsey’s sign is a big step for manager Arsene Wenger.

Midfield is still a challenge for the manager. Cesc Fabregas needs a good companion in the segment for the team to be a consistent and good performing team. Emmanuel Adebayor remains the key player for the team. This season they have to play really hard to secure their third spot. Truth be told, any title win is still a mile away, but with miracles happening all around, they need a lot of luck.

Waiting for History : Liverpool

It is always hard to write them at the end of any list. Because they were once the king of kings. Liverpool is still looking to end their 18 year long for the title. The difference this season could be Robbie Keane, their new 24 million pound striker from Tottenham Hotspur. This makes their forward (along with Fernando Torres) a lethal one. But the team as a whole needs to play their 200 percent if they can expect of any title this season.

Whose our money on : ManU are still the best in the game. But soccer is not about one team and that makes it a interesting sport to watch. So support your team (whichever) and enjoy the game more than anything else.