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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Proposes Reduction of Ethanol in Gasoline

News Analysis: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes Reduction of Ethanol in Gasoline for two primary reasons. The cost of PROPERLY blending higher percentages of Ethanol into Petrochemicals in rising quickly. In fact, the cost to blend rises exponentially, it is said, as greater amounts of Ethanol is used. The second reason is that for American  automobiles, the engines have not been Metallurgically and Systemically designed for the Chemical attributes of Greater Ethanol Use. Employment of higher concentrations of the Corn Based Product may have negative implications on engine viability many say.

Corn Farmers have a Primary Vested Interest in  producing as large of crops as they can: the existing Ethanol Market is huge and is growing. The Secondary Vested Interest of “Cleaner Burning Fuel”, “Stop Global Warming”, “Protect The Planet”, and such, while having “Mass Marketing ‘Buzz’ Potential” do not address: greater cost for Gasoline Refiners nor for  Engine Damage to American Drivers. It is not just the Farmers who want to live in a Clean Atmosphere, but also Petroleum Refiners [who live on the same Planet].

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is rightly trying to achieve a Technical Balance between Pollution and the Price of Production and Protecting against Engine Damage.

Reference: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/nov/15/first-epa-cuts-ethanol-standard/

Zimbabwe Platinum Ores Need Refinement Locally

News Analysis:  Zimbabwe Platinum Ores need Refinement locally for Value-Added to the prices charged to Purchasers. The exporting of ores to another country allows the Recipient to gain the Price Point Advantage [once the Platinum is refined] not Zimbabwe. To build an efficient and large Smelter in Zimbabwe is estimated by some to cost $2,000,000,000.00+/-. Due to the fact that Zimbabwe’s Proven Platinum Reserves are vast, availability of Product supply to a Smelter/Refinery should be of little concern.

Chromium and Nickel are typically found as Secondary Metals, in Platinum Ore Groups. A Smelter will extract them as well as attendant Slag Materials. A Refinery can then finish the process by creating Platinum Bullion.

Establishing a Hallmark for the Zimbabwe Platinum Refinery would finish the Bullion Production Process. Reliable Assaying of Bullion Contents by an Internationally Approved Laboratory would guarantee Platinum Purity. Over time, an International Hallmark could be recognized by others for a Zimbabwe Platinum Refinery.

Investors may want to consider creating an offer for the funding of such a Smelter/Refinery in Zimbabwe. Platinum Ore is in abundant supply in Zimbabwe; Potential Substantial Profits are also.

Reference: http://allafrica.com/stories/201311140602.html?viewall=1

Bermuda’s Reinsurance Companies Want to Take Over Governments’ Insurance Coverages

News Analysis: Bermuda’s Reinsurance Companies want to take over Governments’ Insurance Coverages for the Profit Potential therein. To their credit, these Companies are being Pro-Active in seeking Certain “Insurable” areas of coverage currently offered by Nations.

Since the Bermuda Reinsurance Industry is trying to find growth, it is engaging in Due Diligence to find Profitable Opportunities with Acceptable Levels of Risk.

Natural Catastrophe Risk versus Economic Catastrophe Risk are both covered by this Vital Industry. Through increased Technology, additional data is available for the proper assessment of Catastrophes [Natural or Economic]. The recent Typhoon  in the Philippines, as an example,  suggests that such a Large Event might be covered if there were Insurance [Reinsurance] Policies.  Insurance Coverage  could aid a stricken area substantially. Economic Catastrophes are becoming more known through Internet Cyber-Attacks, for example, against huge Data Bases, for one. The loss of Pertinent Information could destroy its owner’s Economic Viability. Reinsurance would help against Catastrophic Loss.

When Evaluating the need for Insurance and Reinsurance, Governments, Corporations, and Individuals should remember: “Stormy Days Will Occur”. Reality. 

Reference: http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20131114/BUSINESS04/131119876

World Wineries Want Wonderful Weather

News Analysis:  World Wineries want Weather Improvement for better quality Grape Harvests.  Due to Climate Change, more rain and hail have damaged many Vineyards in assorted countries.

Investors, employing Due Diligence,  may want to consider discussing with Enologists and Viticulturists about other more suitable geographic areas for Vineyards.

Since, High Quality Wine Production, is  complicated but achievable through years of work, experienced employees are one of the  keys to profitability. Marketing Expertise is absolutely necessary if selling of a Variety of wine[s] is to be at a market  high ‘Price Point’.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/muc4cz2

Russia’s Far East Aviation Needs Addressed by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev

News Analysis: Russia’s Far East Aviation Needs must be promptly developed per the instructions of  Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev. Since this rugged area encompasses over five million square miles and has Winter Temperatures that readily exceed -53C [-65F], travel by aircraft is imperative. Aircraft Selection is a very important element for the  proper development desired by the Russian Government. For example, a Turboprop Aircraft, which is less expensive than a Jet, has its Operational Design Parameters suitable for: short runways, adequate rates of climb, and reliability in this type of often frigid environment.

Another benefit of  a metal aircraft is if it  has landing gear failure, the fuselage merely collapses [whereas Composite Craft will Shatter like an Egg Shell [especially when ‘Cold-Soaked’)].

Metal aircraft, for “Siberian” [Far East] operation are the  reliable choice for air transit in the Severe Winter Environment.  “Cold Soaking” is much less of a problem than on a “Composite Fuselage” Aircraft. In any event, by applying Mega-TempTM Aircraft Insulation to the Interior of the Fuselage, the aircraft will consistently stay warmer in ANY cold temperature forecasted. A warmer cockpit will allow for instrumentation to operate properly when cold starting the airplane up as well. If, an aircraft has power loss, passengers will stay warmer inside  the Mega-TempTM Treated Cabin than with other Insulation Products.

Also, to be beneficially installed, application of Mega-TempTM Insulation to new Airport Buildings will keep them warmer in the winter.
Private investors, can successfully create a Business Model that will bring them  into this Major Undertaking. Investments in funding of existing Russian Aircraft Airlines or Operators [large or small] or in Airport Construction are possibilities.

The Russian Far East offers an enormous number of Investment Opportunities for those who want to Economically Prosper. Russia’s able leadership can help facilitate the process for Investors.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/lh9wqk7

Canadian Government’s Successful Budget Concept Should be Studied by Other Nations

News Analysis: Canadian Government’s successful Budget Concept was actualized by a Steadfast Discipline. This occurred through increasing Private Business Momentum [thereby increasing tax receipts] as well as containing Irrelevant Spending. Now, the country’s Deficit has been greatly reduced. It now offers Survivability if another Global Turndown were to occur.

All too often, Economic Downturns are ‘attacked’ by Governments through Profligate Spending. What is not understood by the Country Leaders is the fact: The amount spent may be less important than to which that money is allocated.

A Country sometimes panders to its  leader’s desire to attain “Celestial Standing” in the nation’s history. If it has Weak Legislators, they act as his Minions and create an ill-conceived law. So, a Program is  Ordered TO HIS Citizens;  ‘Named’ in his honor, it feeds his ego but does nothing but Delay Economic Recovery. It is a definite Economic  Impediment if it is poorly designed and executed. The timing cannot be worse:  Continued unemployment and low earnings of the citizenry are compounded by additional Personal Expenditures Mandated by the Program.

Fortunately, for Canadians, their Government is far more Prescient than that of some Nearby Nations.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/k5nzzzu

Customs Union, Led By Russia, Increases Other Nations’ Interest

News Analysis:  Customs Union, led by Russia, increases other Nations’ interest by offering Economic Growth Possibilities not to be ‘matched’ by the European Union. The Voluminous Natural Resources of the Custom Union Signatories, if added to, by other interested countries, would be ‘One of a Kind’. The shared interests of China and India offer the Customs Union enormous business opportunities not available in Europe. A Economic Triumvirate as such, would be a Powerhouse second to none.

The Best Economic Future for the Nations contemplating the Customs Union lies in their becoming its Members. Reality.

Reference: http://www.bne.eu/storyf5521/Central_Asia_states_press_ahead_with_moves_to_join_Customs_Union

Aluminum and the “Law of Supply and Demand”

News Analysis:  The “Law of Supply and Demand” [LSD] remains unassailable even regarding Non-Ferrous Aluminum.  The Bauxite Mining-Aluminum Smelting capacities of countries has far exceeded demand for the Metal. Since the ‘Supply’ Portion of ‘LSD’ has not been effectively curtailed, logic would dictate the ‘Demand’ Side be addressed. 

The light weight of Aluminum, in general, and more specifically the ‘Hybrid’ Aluminum-Lithium [which is even lighter] have been making steady in-roads in aircraft fabrication. As Metallurgists invent even lighter Aluminum Alloys the products should increase in Aircraft fabrication.

Ship Construction is another important market on the “Demand Side’ of Aluminum. Primarily “Plate Stock” in designation [rather than typical ‘Sheet Stock’ for aircraft’ fabrication] much greater tonnage can be ‘digested’ through its use in this industry. Since Saline-Induced Corrosion is substantially mitigated by using Non-Ferrous Aluminum, its acceptability should be enhanced.

Additionally, its ease of being machined and/or formed may reduce ‘Touch Labor” as compared to Steel.

Demand for Aluminum is a viable proposition for the Automobile Industry. Sheet stock is lighter in weight than steel [which has been the mainstay of automobile fabrication].  By merely adding or substituting totally, body components with Aluminum, better fuel saving is realized by drivers. Great tonnage of current Aluminum Stockpiles could readily be absorbed by this Industry.

Railroad “Box-Cars” made from Aluminum would consume vast amounts of the metal. The cars, then as-made, would be lighter and allow a Locomotive to pull more of them than heavier Steel cars. 

If the Government and Aluminum Supply Holders emphasize these other Demand uses, “Equilibrium” can be achieved. These “Demand” Industries are the largest potential consumers of the Metal. To resolve the current “Supply” Problem quickly, they should not be ignored.

Reference: http://www.bjreview.com.cn/business/txt/2013-11/11/content_577151.htm

Peruvian “Pisco” Prominence Predominates: European Union Declares

News Analysis: Peruvian “Pisco” has been designated as the originator of the Grape Alcohol. Chile had contested Peru’s claim to creation, but lost. The increasing popularity of this drink with its “Bird” name is increasing.

Pisco is made by distilling Grape Juice in Copper Pot Stills. It is then aged in barrels and later bottled. Customer internationally range from France, America, Argentine, Russia, Colombia, United, Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Poland, and others.

The ‘interesting’ Drink is helping Peru and Chile [another Pisco Producer] earn additional foreign revenues.  As the popularity of Pisco increases around the Globe [especially in China], both countries will earn handsomely. Entrepreneurs should consider investing in companies in the two producing countries which create Pisco.

Reference: http://santiagotimes.cl/eu-decision-peru-birthplace-pisco-leaves-sour-taste/

Adjusting a Formula Can Make “Green”, Greener

News Analysis: Adjusting a formula can make “Green” greener, by mere equation value adjustment. If for example, a “20%” requirement is needed, but the ‘real amount’ is 18.9%, as an example, a slight raise in the associated value, will succeed. It is called “Number Fumbling”, colloquially. Scientists [with Personal Economic Interests] can easily produce “Data” supporting the Myths. They are the ones who “Fumble the Numbers” and give them to “Vested Interest” Companies.

In America, Corn Based Ethanol Production [CBEP] for fuel, is favored by farmers since it raises their incomes vis-à-vis other crops. Because Politicians promote ‘CBEP’ as the “Green” Fuel, its growth in America can be anticipated to increase. As with any “Wonder Drug”, there are ‘Side Effects” [which the same Politicians deny].  For example:  Increasing Corn Production Acreage from Fallow Acreage increases Corn’s “Carbon Footprint”;  Altering the topography specifically for optimum Corn growth can increase soil erosion; Fertilization of unproductive soil, can contaminate adjacent areas; “Runaway” Production of millions of ‘new’ Corn acres is another issue. These are just several of many elements to consider by a Government. When it decides to pursue a Policy of ‘Short Term Gain’ there are consequences. Once the Politicians’ terms expire, it is up to others to decide how to correct their predecessors’ damages done. The ills emanating from  “Sophomoric Decisions” about what REALLY constitutes “Green” may be substantial. Reality.

Reference: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/secret-dirty-cost-obamas-green-power-push-3