International Commerce

★ California, World’s Sixth Largest Economy, Has Its Drought Emergency Worsening

News Analysis: California’s Drought, the worst in its 153 year History, brings about a dilemma for Farmers. They use  34 Million Acre Feet of Water out of an available total of 43 Million Acre Feet

(An ‘Acre Foot’ is 325,853 U.S. Gallons); Water that is diverted from groundwater, lakes, and rivers. The outlook for measurable rain throughout the State looks very grim for at least the next 90 days per U.S. Government Weather Officials.

The Plethora of Fruits and Vegetables produced in the State is legendary. The three elements of: Abundant Water, Rich Soil, and, many days of Sunshine were California’s ‘Natural Inheritance’. Now, the ‘Game’ has Changed.

Water Conservation, Politicians love to discuss, is only a ‘Bandage’ Repair to a problem. However, this approach can be enhanced by: Ceasing additional acreage for farming throughout the State; Altering the crop mix from high water consumption Fruits and Vegetables to low usage crops; Botanically modifying both Fruit Trees and Grape Vines to use less water; Removal of  Palm Trees; for they consume up to 1,000 liters (264 gallons) of water a day and do not provide shade. 

An additional observation regarding Water Conservation is the America’s Largess in recently increasing allocations of Colorado River Water to Mexico; this was obviously fashionable but short-sighted. One might think the approximately $25+/- Billion Dollars YEARLY  being repatriated to Mexico from America would allow Mexico to build many Desalinization Plants in their beautiful country with TWO Oceans.

The greater need for California is for an Increase in Fresh Water Supply. This can be accomplished by building Desalinization Plants up and down the coast of the Pacific Ocean. If the fresh water is pumped into local aquifers near each facility, then  neighboring regions could draw off the HISTORICAL ALLOCATION of their neighbor (which would be using the ‘New Desalinated Water’). Like ‘Falling Dominoes’ this step-by-step approach would eventually reach the San Joaquin Valley where most farms of the Northern Half of the State are located.

To those who loathe the idea of Desalinization Plants along the California Coast, one can only say: “Necessity Overpowers Fashion-ability”. 

To Investors, one can envision the “Lowered Supply/Steady Demand” Implications of the Drought on Agricultural and Animal Products of all kinds. Prices will increase and Wise Persons with Forethought will explore areas of the world presently growing crops America can use. Additionally, Livestock being raised overseas could be shipped to the United States. 

For the longer term, Entrepreneurs may seek land, in Non-Drought Regions where they could plant crops or Contract with existing Farmers in other geographic areas to supply Produce for America.

Climate Change is an on-going Natural  Process which provides many Opportunities for those Individuals who both can ‘Connect the Dots’ and realize: “The Glass Is Always Half-Full”.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.mercurynews.com/science/ci_24933924/california-drought-emergency-declared-by-gov-jerry-brown

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev Will Lead Development Of The Russian Far East (Siberia)

News Analysis: Prime Minister Medvedev has given his “Marching Orders” to Civil Officials through out the Russian Far East (Siberia) to assist the Federal Government in its development plans. Foreign Investors are sought with: Tax Holidays and Land Incentives for those who have Economic Foresight. The Great Mineral and Forest Riches of this Area are untold.

Russia has: Funds for Infrastructure Development; Possible  Access to Habitable Environment Building Technology; A Willing Work Force; Intelligent Employee Pool; Multi-Lingual Citizens; and, National Purpose. A ‘Great Combination’ many people say.

Russia’s Prime Minister Medvedev, working in conjunction with President Putin, will be an unstoppable pair (whose Intrepidness is not questioned by other World Leaders). Both “Say What They Mean; and, Mean What They Say”.

Even Chyskaan is impressed with this National Endeavor.

Reality.

Reference: http://siberiantimes.com/business/opinion/news/dmitry-medvedev-to-personally-supervise-economic-push-in-eastern-siberia-and-the-russian-far-east/

★ ‘Sailing Away’ With The Public’s Monies Are Not “Sail Riggers” But “Currency And Precious Metals Riggers”

News Analysis: The London Inter-Bank Official Rate (LIBOR)  has been connected to $300+ Trillion Dollars in Derivatives, Loans, and Various Securities over the past few years (and seen as the “Benchmark” others could emulate), however  it WAS Manipulated. The Scandal might be joined by possibly another Criminal Cabal: Foreign Currency and Precious Metals Rigging.

Some Currency ‘Insiders’ are thought to engage in “Fixing” the $5.3 Trillion Dollar A Day Foreign Exchange Market. Foreign Exchanges and the Precious Metals Markets are all under the scrutiny now of Various Nations’ Government Officials for much of the same reasons as ‘LIBOR’; Market Manipulation/Price Fixing.

The 10:30 A.M and the 15:00 P.M. Price Setting for Gold is supplanted by Silver’s Price Setting at Noon in London. Many say that there is more than sufficient time for “Insiders” to work their deals in the ‘Plots’.

Perhaps more nefarious regarding certain Commodities is: Purchasers of “Precious Metal Paper” (Certificates) rather than the Actual Bullion may want to rethink their position: Is the Commodity[s] that they ‘Own’ really in existence? Is the “Security Savings” by not taking possession worth the risk that the Precious Metals might be that of others (“Double Sales”)? Creating a “Piece of Paper With Ink On It As A Certificate Of Ownership” is much easier than creating a Bar of Gold (‘Aurum’ originates from collisions with Neutron Stars).

As Germany is wisely repatriating its bullion from the U.S. Government after allegedly requiring a Physical Audit of “Its’ Gold, investors should do the same. The “68 Foot Cube” of Gold represents allegedly, all that has been mined and processed to date many say. There are 171,300 Metric Tons in Circulation ($9.6+/- Trillion Dollars worth); yet, wisely, Germany repatriated some of its Gold Bullion! 

The Untold Gains by “Inflating or Deflating” Commodities and Currencies, many Legitimate Law Enforcement Officials presume, is to be in the Billions of Dollars a Year. They are thwarted however by “Sharing the Wealth” of the Perpetrators (with other Accountants, Bankers, Corrupt Government Officials, and Traders). These associated Miscreants perpetuate the ‘Scams’ on the Freiers who think the FANTASY: “All  Exchanges and Markets are Legitimate”. 

‘The bigger the market, the bigger the thieves that are in it’ many Legitimate Law Enforcement think.

Great White Sharks Do Not Inhabit Small Lakes.

Reality.

Reference: http://rt.com/business/currency-rigging-worse-libor-759/

4,000 Australian Sheep Perish On Brief Ship Voyage

News Analysis: “Heat Stress” is allegedly the Cause of Death of 4,000 Australian Sheep which were sent to the Middle East on a ship. The Summer Sun apparently radiated the ship so badly that the deaths occurred over a very short period of time. The ship apparently either had no Insulation or it might have bore “Cosmetic Insulation” of 1930’s Development. The Old Insulation Technologies, like Fiberglass (using ‘Entrapped Air” as the insulator), DO NOT WORK IN EXTREMES OF HEAT NOR COLD. They are ‘Cheap”; as is their Performance.

If the ship in discussion was insulated with “Mega-Temp™ Insulation” one could very reasonably expect an Interior Ship Temperature of approximately 23.8C (75 F) in 40C (104F) Weather because Solar Radiation does NOT effect “Mega-Temp™ Insulation”. Additionally, the light color of this Material would keep the various areas more illuminated with current on-board systems AND Treated Areas of the ship would be much Quieter for the Animals.

The loss of 4,000 Sheep to Heat Prostration is both a Tortuous Manner of Death for the Poor Animals; as well as a Sizable Financial Loss to the Responsible Party(s) involved.

Using the “Active Molecular Insulation, Mega-Temp™” could have saved both the Sheep as well as the Parties involved, financially; Sad.

Reality.

Reference: http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/business/wa/a/20787632/mass-sheep-death-on-horror-voyage/

Zim Israel Shipping Lines Failure Gives Creditors Possession

News Analysis: Much Vaunted Zim Israel Shipping Lines has been costing investors Hundreds of Millions of Dollars a Year. It now owes others $3 Billion Dollars. After  putting additional funds into this Company, creditors will finally take control. The much anticipated turn around in Shipping Rates did not materialize as predicted by ‘Shipping Experts’. Now, it will be up to the new owners to figure a methodology to try and recapture some of their investments in this entity. 

International Shipping is a tough business in which to thrive as well as just survive. It takes more than just Capital for Success; Foresight and Tenacity are also needed. Arrogance is as useful as ‘Bilge Water’.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000909663&fid=1725

☆ 787 Aircraft Lithium Ion Battery Problems Continue

News Analysis:  Some people think the continued Lithium Ion Battery problems of the Boeing 787 Aircraft susbstantiate the need for a re-examination by Aviation Authorities; This of the probability of fire commencing in such batteries on aircraft. This Carbon/Carbon Composite Aircraft CANNOT tolerate a fire incident without possible serious results. If such an event were to occur it would become a “Nightmare Liner” to its Manufacturer.

Various Aircraft Engineers think the Airframe grossly mis-judged both the Electrical Demands and the Electrical Supplies necessary for this Aircraft when it was designed. Now, existing customers and potential customers might consider how such negative events created by questionable design assumptions might impact their own Airline Flight Operations.  

The inherent frailties of Carbon/Carbon Composite Fuselages for Commercial Aircraft: Delamination, Detonation, and Flammability, which was already known for years by Aircraft Structural Engineers,  must also be reckoned with by Operators.

Reference: http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/breaking-news/boeing-confirms-new-787-battery-incident/story-fnjbnvta-1226802191933

Kenya Find Of 600 Million Barrels Of Oil Increases Exploration Activities

News Analysis: In Northern Kenya, a British Company has discovered a large oil deposit which might contain over 1 Billion Barrels. More exploratory holes will have to be drilled to ascertain the total Petroleum volume over the 600 Million Barrels discovered to date. 

As more oil wells are drilled around the World, more of it is being discovered. Geologists are coming to realize “Oil Creation is a Natural Process Occurring in the Earth”.  

Reference: http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Tullow-announces-fresh-oil-finds-Amosing-Ewoi-Turkana/-/539546/2146898/-/amdk0hz/-/index.html

Pakistan Central Bank Loosens Loan Requirements As Banks Tighten Audits Accordingly

News Analysis: The State Bank Of Pakistan has altered some of its loan requirements so greater commercial activities can commence. During this process, the various Banks in Pakistan understand that Operational Overviews are Imperative. Increased Transparency will be demanded for the Boards of Directors in each Bank.

Pakistan is wise in cautiously liberalizing loan requirements to spur economic growth. The Textiles supplied for Export should be supplanted with Hard Goods for foreign consumption some people say.   Intelligent and hard working Pakistanis (193 + Million) need to get beyond Agricultural Exports  in this Country of 796,000+ Km2 (307,000+ Mi2).

Investors who understand the higher risk of Investing in Pakistan should also appreciate the Higher Profits that can be attained in the country. Mineral Exploration would be a good start. Certainly the Government would consider Foreign Investment Funds to be important for its citizens’ prosperity.

Reference: http://www.dawn.com/news/1080197/banks-risk-management

Monaco’s Compagnie Monégasque de Banque (CMB) Is A Bank With Good Reserves

News Analysis: Monaco is proud of it Wealthy Citizens and its Beautiful Surroundings. Prince Albert has done a fine job of attracting Clientele into visiting the Principality and also investing there. Interrelated with this are the activities of ‘CMB’ (founded in 1976). It is noted for its high level of Capital Reserves  and Competent Management. Its Assets (2012) were 2.05+ Billion Euros ($2.8+ Billion Dollars).

A minimum Solvency Ratio of 8% is mandated by Basel II Requirements; at ‘CMB’ it is over Fifty Percent. Short term liabilities are covered significantly as well.

Investors thinking of placing funds into Projects in the Geographic Area of the Mediterranean and/or establishing some sort of abode for transient stays in the Principality may want to consider “CMB’.

The requirements of International Banking require Personnel a ‘Cut Above’ “Domestic Banking”. A “Bird of Paradise” has many more Inherent Assets than a mere “Sparrow”.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.rivieratimes.com/index.php/monaco-article/items/the-bank-you-need-to-know.html

Turkmenistan’s President Seeks Legitimate Bankers In His Country

News Analysis: Turkmenistan President Mr. Gurbanguli Berdymukhamedov took the unusual step of firing numerous Central Bank and other Banks’ Officials who were apparently engaging in Significant Banking Irregularities. In December, 2013, the President chastised the Heads of 10 Banks for Improprieties.

Energy rich Turkmenistan, a country covering 488,000+ Km2 ( 188,000 Mi2) with 5,100,000+ Citizens, has Natural Gas and Oil Deposits which are not fully explored. Some people now think the money flow into this Country may have potentially corrupted some Officials in Ashgabat, its Capital and elsewhere. Countering such greed, was the Firm Command of the President. The scope of his action is unparalleled by other countries who are tolerant of such perverse Banking Insider Irregularities. 

The President demonstrates: “Good Leaders Lead By Example”. To his credit, he understands that: “In Large Grain Silos, stuffed with a Country’s Harvest of Wheat, One who has the Wisdom to look, will always find Bugs.”

Many people around the World are coming to realize that Some Bankers, who love to profess their Amity, Legitimacy, and Objectivity in their Profession, are perhaps better “Bank Robbers” than ‘Bank Robbers’.

Reality.

 Reference: http://en.ria.ru/business/20140110/186407894/Turkmen-Leader-Fires-Central-Bank-Head-in-Major-Shake-Up.html