☆ Cosmology Has Been Evolutionary Not Revolutionary

News Analysis: A theory regarding the Universe will be created, then tested for Refutability. If it tests correctly over time, its verification allows Cosmologists a foundation to explore new observations. Technology allows for greater Quality of Observations of the Cosmos. New observations may create a need for re-examination of the former ‘Proof’ that had tested well earlier; So Goes Science.

Astrophysicists, while considering Sub-Atomic Discoveries at CERN in Switzerland, are also trying to understand their relationships, if any, to the Accelerating Expansion of the Universe. Some Cosmologists are considering New Forms Of Matter, to date undiscovered. Step by Step has been the case of Cosmology to date.

Perhaps, “String Theory” is currently the most advanced conceptualization of reality being scrutinized by Theoretical Physicists.  It may be that the past years of Incremental Thinking are far too Myopic for a proper understanding of the Universe; much like an Ant attempting to judge the surface of the Earth.

It may be required for Theoretical Physicists to expand their thinking to the level of “Dimensional Cosmology” for accurate explanations of current Universe(s) Enigmas. Current Theories of the Cosmos have more holes in them than “Swiss Cheese” many Adept Thinkers are of the opinion.

Revolutionary Thinking is apropos for the Most Phenomenal Concept of Apparent Reality: The Universe.

Reference: http://famagusta-gazette.com/researcher-in-cyprus-looks-for-new-forms-of-matter-in-the-universe-p22341-69.htm

☆ Havana, Cuba’s Capri Hotel Re-Opens Without Fulgencio Batista And His Mobster Partners

News Analysis: Havana, Cuba’s Architectural Treasure, the Capri Hotel, has re-opened (without its late former Gangster Owners and Occupants and their  late ‘Partner in Crime’ Former President Fulgencio Batista). The newly vitalized Hotel should add to higher levels of Havana Tourism.

As most of the other Nations of the World have functional commerce with Cuba, so too should the United States. The fact that the Castro Brothers evicted American Gangsters, including American Actor George Raft, from their Country should not upset Americans who revile Organized Crime in all its manifestations.

One must ask of Cubans: “How did you think Gangsters would benefit you and your families’ lives with their and a “Whiskey Running” Father of  America’s President being in control of the ‘Puppet Government’ of Fulgencio Batista (the former Army Sergeant who led a Coup and took over the Government)?”

Many Law Abiding and Law Respecting Americans think: “If Politicians and other U.S. Citizens are so upset by ejecting Gangsters from a Country, as the Castro Brothers did, does their frustration with the Castros evidence a Cordiality to Organized Crime and its Treacherous Dealings and Products?” One cannot be complacent with Gangsters for they are a Cancer on Societies everywhere.

The Clever U.S. President, who wants to have a Proper Legacy, could certainly gain one in International Relations as the “Peace President Who Engaged in Rapprochement and Commerce With America’s Neighbor, Cuba.”

Reality.

Reference: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/02/15/world/americas/ap-cb-cuba-mafia-hotel.html?ref=americas&_r=0

☆ Increases In World Oil Supplies Is Potential Bad News For Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers’ Business Models

News Analysis: Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers Want Airlines to Think the Price of Aviation Fuel can only go UP. By touting the Alleged Weight Savings in their new Composite Carbon/Carbon Construction, they seek Customers. Often, Incorrect Empty Weight Estimates being given Airlines, make  Fuel Saving Percentages look robust. If the Airlines believe the Aviation Fuel Price Increase Rhetoric, widely dispensed by Air Frame Marketing Departments, then Aircraft Purchases are assured (they think). Looming against this Price Increase Allusion is the Oil Supply Increase Reality happening World-Wide.

The Oil Industry has a “Newer Process” of Shale Oil Retrieval that has been largely developed to its most efficient level in America.  The abundant American resources of Shale Oil In North Dakota, Texas, and elsewhere bode well for large increases in supplies. If one considers the enormous Orinoco Sands Deposit in Venezuela (Estimated: 500 Billion to One Trillion Barrels of Oil), anticipated oil prices would surely plummet steeply.

With increases in Supply come Decreases in Prices (all else being equal). The Arab Gulf States need a $90.00 a Barrel of Oil Price to maintain their economies. It is expected that they will decrease their production to offset their Shale Oil ‘Competitor’. Unfortunately, additional Oil Supplies are being produced in newer Off-Shore Fields such as in Brazilian Waters and will be produced in the future in the Arctic Ocean and perhaps Eastern Mediterranean Sea, et al. This additional production should have the $90.00 a Barrel reduced to perhaps $70.00 to $75.00 a Barrel pricing. Even at this level, Oil is making drilling profitable for many Off-Shore Operations and even more so for Oil Activities on land.

Aviation Fuel Pricing would plummet (many Petroleum Engineers think $1.00 to $1.70 per gallon) as a result of the probable World-Wide Oil Supply Increases. Additionally, Aviation Bio-Fuels will help contribute to price reductions for the Airlines. The Conundrum faced by Air Frames, is: “What Concerns can they Create to make Airlines think they ‘Have To Have’ new Aircraft?”

Airlines will find a diminution in Aviation Fuel prices (due to the aforementioned Oil Supply Increases coming On-Line) which will make a Mockery of the Hundred + Millions of Dollars now charged per Plane by the Air Frames; this  so the Airlines can “Save Pennies Per Gallon of Fuel” with their Composite Aircraft?

Reality.

Reference: http://gulfnews.com/business/oil-gas/us-oil-exports-likely-to-drag-down-prices-1.1286567

★ Bronze Medal Analysts Using Silver Medal Techniques Cannot Properly Judge a Gold Medal Spectacle Created By A Platinum Medal Leader

News Analysis: The Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia will have Generational Value for the Russian People lasting long after the Athletic Events have culminated. Beyond its immediate benefit to the Geographic Area will be the Conceptual Value attained by the Country’s Leader, President Vladimir Putin. He has shown the Entire World that: “He Can Deliver What He Wants, Where He Wants, When He Wants, For Whom He Wants”.  Projects of Great Scale do not intimidate this man.

Now, it is the desires of both President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to develop all of the Russian Far East (Siberia); a sizable Project covering an area of over 5.75 Million Square Miles of abundant Natural Resources!

Investors World-Wide should consider Funding Projects for Infra-Structure Development, Manufacturing, Mining, and other Opportunities available in Siberia for many decades.

The Leadership Shown in Sochi by Mr. Putin should be a Wake-Up Call to Bankers, Entrepreneurs, Financiers, and Investors that: “The Russian Far East Development will be the Program of the 21st Century”; unmatched by other Projects around the Globe, in Scale as well as in Competent Leadership. It will be “One of a Kind”.

Those people (Press and Politicians) who tried to make a mockery of the Russian Winter Olympics will have succumbed to the Avalanche of Success of the Russian People.

Mr. Putin humbly joined the Athletes at the Stadium, not as their President, but as a Proud Russian aware of their hard work, devotion, and love of their Country.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-12/putin-sochi-bill-seen-rising-7-billion-after-flame-dies.html

Qatar Airlines: Pleased With Airbus, Far Less So With Another

News Analysis: Airlines need their New Aircraft on or before their Contracted Delivery Dates (as it appears Qatar will be joyously receiving with its Airbus A350’s). They are tiring of hearing about Aircraft Delays from other Air Frames. It seems that some Air Frames “Promise the Moon” (especially in terms of estimated low fuel burn and projected on-time reliability).

The Benefits of the Technologies the Air Frames now promote, such as All Composite Construction, say next to NOTHING about Structural De-lamination due to Stress (or Cosmic and Solar Radiation at Cruise Elevations), Detonation like a ‘Shattered Egg’ (when the fuselage hits the airport runway as when landing-gear failure arises), nor Flammability of the Carbon/Carbon Composite Construction (from even little Lithium-Ion Batteries).

As the Administrations of Airlines commence to “Wise-Up” to the Games played by SOME Airframes, they will cease being “Freiers” who are easily influenced by the Chicanery offered by Air Frame Marketeers.

Any time a new Aircraft is YEARS LATE in its Delivery to Customers means that the Scope of Work Was Not Properly Estimated and Assets (Human and Financial) were not properly allocated (as also might be not properly estimated is the Aircraft’s Performance, Fuel Burn, and Dispatch Reliability)

Reality.

Reference: http://english.alarabiya.net/en/business/2014/02/12/Qatar-Airways-expects-to-receive-first-A350s-early.html

Air India Disenchanted With Told ‘Tales’ Of New Aircraft Fuel Burn Efficiencies, Etc.

News Analysis: When A Commercial Aircraft Manufacturer “Talks The Talk, It Must Walk The Walk”;  especially with alleged Misrepresentations regarding Estimated Fuel Burn Efficiencies and projected Dispatch Reliability.

Air India had apparently succumbed to the “Lighter Is Better” (LIB) (without defining ‘Lighter’) ‘Marketing Hype’ some say, then purchased significant numbers of the Composite Aircraft; presently, to its Chagrin, many people suggest.

‘LIB’ did have an immediate positive impact on the price of the Aircraft Manufacturer’s Stock (to the delight of some of the Top Retiring Managers who helped think up the ‘scheme’). The Mass Media ravished praise (on that which they new little about) further raising the price of the Stock.

The Engineering Model for this Aircraft apparently made both “Drastic” Engineering Assumptions regarding its “Complete” Composite Construction (from different vendors), Disregard of Flammability Potential, Its Heavy Reliance on Electrical Power (forgoing Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems), and its Projected Weight vs. its Actual Empty Weight. As an amalgam of all these changes in Aircraft Construction, Logarithmic rather than Arithmetic Changes ensued. This reality to the cost of Billions of Dollars for the Air Frame, Years Late Deliveries, Poor Line Quality in Assembly, and poorer Fuel Efficiency than Advertised many people maintain.

Some Aircraft Engineers suggest that the Shorter Life Span built into the design of this Aircraft (by virtue of its Composite rather than Metal Construction) will further tarnish Air India’s View of its purchases.

People suggest that perhaps a Meditating Shiva can provide some direction in this Continuing Conundrum which Air India, acting honorably, did not bargain for.

Reference: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-11/boeing-says-air-india-unhappy-with-787-dreamliner-s-reliability.html

The U.S. Constitution Has Been Replaced By Fiat?

News Analysis:  U.S. Constitutional Divisions of  Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary Branches of the Government apparently have been usurped by Presidential Fiat. It is now widely known that the Two-Term President has allegedly declared: “That’s the good thing about being President. I can do whatever I want”. Since he has Omnipotence, the other Two Branches of the U.S. Government are obviously not needed, some people would aver.

Going back in time to the Norwegians’ awarding the “Nobel Peace Prize” to him (without ANY Meritorious “Peace Work” accomplished then) may have given him the Impetus to Grandeur; certainly NOT Self-Effacing Behavior.

If Kudos to the President are offered, it may be for “Kangarooing” from Law Student, to Law Graduate, to Illinois Legislator, to U.S. Senator to TWICE ELECTED President of the United States! This was accomplished with NO Management Experience in Business, No Operating of a Sustaining Budget for Private nor Public Entities, and No Military Experience whatsoever for the Commanding of the Strongest Military in the World; a REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT!

To achieve “Climbing Mount Everest” with No Training, One must think his “Sherpas” Stayed Out of ‘Camera Range’ for his Political Ascent. Additionally, ALL of his Suppliers of ‘Equipment’ for the Trek are Stealthily avoiding the Sunlight.

All of those people who voted for him have no reason to complain. He promised them “Change”. He has delivered on his promise.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/obama-thats-good-thing-president-i-can-do-whatever-i-want_778944.html

Ship Owner “Zim” Needed “Forward Looking Business Radar” For New-Building Purchases

News Analysis: Vaunted Zim Integrated Shipping Services (Zim) in 2007 purchased FOUR New Ships for construction by Korean Shipyards. As the World Economic Collapse occurred JUST A FEW MONTHS LATER, it appears Management did Not See the Approaching “Economic Iceberg”. ‘Zim’ posted deposits for the four Vessels of $68+/- Million Dollars with the Ship Yards (Monies the Korean Ship Yards keep now).

The obligation to ‘Zim’ would have been $1.5 +/- Billion dollars if the Ship Keels had been laid (Vessels, Associated Costs, and Interest Charges). Fortunately, for ‘Zim’,  postponement of Keel Laying worked to its advantage.

The Ship Yards now charge $100 Million Dollars per Vessel for the $170 Million Dollars they had charged ‘Zim’ in 2007  (the Price Effects of “Supply and Demand” then and now).

“Zim” still has a “Sisyphus” set of Financial Debt Hurdles to overcome.

Over-Confident Ship-Line Owners can learn that “While Money is Important for Success in Shipping; Prescience is Better”.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-zim-loses-68m-deposit-for-cancelled-ship-purchases-1000915292

International Mass Media Poll: Russian President Vladimir Putin Is The Top World Leader

News Analysis: Since He does NOT “Flip Flop Around Like A Fish Out Of Water” compared to some other Nations’ Leaders, the International Mass Media voted for President Putin as the World’s Top Leader.

Mr. Putin’s background in Intelligence as well as Municipal Management prior to Leading Russia is far better than another Super Power’s Leader who Never Managed Anything Nor Had To Maintain A Strict Business Budget prior to becoming its President. Mr. Putin has been shown to be able to “Deliver What He Promises”; not “Promise Lies” (which is the other President’s Renown).

It is unfortunate that with Mr. Putin’s offering Cordiality to other World Leaders to attend Russia’s Winter Olympics, Politics by Shallow World Leaders has been put into Athletics. One thing is for sure, such “Low Class” Behavior by those World Leaders, whose Nefarious Agendas keep them from attending, evidence why President Putin is on the “Top Rung” of the World Ladder.

Simple-Minded Politicians think they are to be freely given Respect by virtue of their merely gaining an Office; Worldly-Educated Politicians know Respect is earned through Applied Intellect, Hard Work, and Integrity.

As the Military Adage goes: “One Salutes the Rank of the Uniform, Not The Man in the Uniform”.

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/kqdywsk

★ Fidel Castro Took Over Cuba When A Good U.S. Senator Was A Mere Child Of Five

News Analysis: One Person may Positively Influence Another by Contact, Cooperation, and Coordination which will lead to Mutual Confidence. Shunning the other Person leads to Mistrust and Suspicion that makes for a “No-Gain Game” for both Parties.

It is in America’s Interest to forget the Hostile Rhetoric spouted by people who were mere Uninformed Young Children when the “U.S. Mobster’s Lackey” Fulgencio Batista was being ‘Set-up’ to make Cuba a Fiefdom of the U.S. President’s Father (USPF).  Cuban Army Sergeant Batista led a Coup and ousted General Gerardo Machado. Many think that Batista’s selfishness ruined any thoughts of benefitting the Cuban People. “Greed Is Good” apparently was his Mantra, many people say.

The President of the United States Father knew of the Mineral Wealth of Cuban (particularly Hydrocarbons) and wanted them for himself. Since he already was rich from “Running Illegal Whiskey” into America and Canada, he had well-established connections with Organized Crime (OC) . As ‘OC’ built Casinos in Havana, Fulgencio Batista allegedly received Millions of Dollars which were sent to both Spain and Switzerland (being illicit funds).

Through his contacts with ‘OC’ the ‘USPF’ explained his desire which he wanted fulfilled i.e. a “Cuban Fiefdom”. ‘OC’ was allegedly planning on using Cuba as an Entrepot of their Narcotics (Heroin) which would later be shipped into the America through neighboring Florida.

It was rumored that in 1958 some of Batista’s Soldiers learned of the ‘USPF’/’OC’/Batista Cabal and were quite angry with then 57 Year Old Batista’s betrayal and rebelled against him. Also discovered was the FACT that Greek Shipowners who ‘USPF’ knew, were asked about Harbor Specifications  in Cuba and Ship Requirements for hauling Crude Oil to the U.S. East Coast Ports. Some people think the Castro Brothers may have been made aware of these discussions with the Greeks. Greeks were engaged in quite extensive shipping to and from Cuba at the time.

In 1959 the Fidel and Raul Castro Coup against the previous Coup maker Batista, overturned the ‘OC’ and ‘USPF’ with their schemes to make all Cubans their lackeys.

The fact the in America both ‘OC’ and ‘USPF’  ‘owned’ much of the News Media made it very easy to make their Fiefdom Scheme become the “Fiefdom Scheme of the Castro Brothers”; Great American Mass Marketing was at work then! An ill-informed Public ‘Acting like Sheep’ took the “bait.” The rest is History.

Today, the Good Senator, a Five Year Old Child (in 1959), should understand that the Greed of a Small Group of American Criminals along with their “Whiskey-Smuggling” Buddy caused much of Cuba’s dilemma in the 1950’s. One may ask: “How many Cubans who left their Country to come to America KNEW ANYTHING about the REAL Fulgencio Batista? How many of these Emigrants had benefited PERSONALLY from him before they left? Which of these people were actually aware of Cuba’s Future had the Gangsters and the U.S. President’s Father succeeded with their “Evil” Plan? Which of them would be exempt from the Mobsters merely stealing their businesses and property from them? At best, if they complained they would hear “Lo Siento Mucho”.

It is essential that the Rapprochement between America and Cuba flourish so that the Cuban People can finally enjoy lives as do other Citizens of the World. The “Economic Blockade” of Cuba in an Anachronism that America should cease and again let America be the Beacon of Capitalism and Freedom it once was. 

As more countries engage Cuba commercially, the Trade Embargo does not benefit America; nor Americans in any manner.

America’s President should Lead; Not Follow (the Historical Unknowing with their rhetoric).

Reality.

Reference: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/06/us-usa-cuba-idUSBREA150WV20140206