International Commerce

High Integrity is Required of Bankers; Guile is Not

News Analysis:  High Integrity Is Required Of Bankers; Guile is not, nor is Financial Self-Interest. Unfortunately, in many countries Bankers appear to forget that the Monies they Place with Others belong to Bank Depositors, NOT Themselves. As they seek out “Higher Financial Returns” they often by-pass Legalities in their Countries’ Banking Laws; the Personal Economic Gain becomes an Opiate for them.

As with ALL Financial Transactions the Public needs to learn the Wisdom of the simple Axiom: “Trust, But Verify”.  A Banker is NOT Someone who is Innately Born with Honesty, High  Integrity, and Wisdom. But ALL Bankers are in Money Environments to which their Weaker Brethren may succumb to Financial Temptations (at an Expense to Bank Depositors); even in Austria. Reality. 

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/k5rprzq

Facial Recognition Characteristics (FRC) are Innate

News Analysis:  Facial Recognition Characteristics (FRC) Are Innate In Man and in The Animal Kingdom; Algorithms for this ability are Genetically Sourced. It is well-evidenced that Humans, when babies, can distinguish Hostile from Kind looks in those they see. Animals do the same.

The skill in Facial Reading is Innate and can be Further Developed. Young people develop their skills by watching movies in theaters. A “Close-Up Shot” which shows an actor’s face, conveys a message which children understand. Even Cartoons enhance the process earlier on for children.

Adults who want to develop their ‘FRC’ Skill can do so readily. The Methodology is Simple: Do not just Look at Some-one’s Face; Study it (discretely, of course). No Electronics Equipment for ‘FRC’ Recordation mean no Invasion of Privacy, many people say.

Certain Occupations, such as Law Enforcement or Intelligence Agents, learn the importance of

‘FRC’; it can save their lives in dealing with Miscreants. The Acronym “LLL” is appropriate for the process: ‘Look, Listen, Learn”. Those who deal in International Commerce are typically Well-Trained in such Skills; one’s Economic Livelihoods depend on them. For example, in negotiating with others who only speak another language, ‘FRC’ is invaluable to help decipher their thoughts after a translation has been made for them. Do they agree or disagree? One needs EVERY Tool to assist in determining the reality of the negotiations as on-going; ‘FRC’ helps.

While Software Companies spend Great Sums in developing their ‘FRC’  Algorithms, Humans can develop their ‘FRC’ skills for Free. Just practice daily (with those nearby).

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/plrpnrw

Caribbean Island of Grenada Nurtures Nutmeg

News Analysis:  Caribbean Island Of Grenada  Nurtures Nutmeg to help its Economy. The Grenada Government (GG) strives for Civilian Employment Growth through Agriculture.  Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Mace, and Nutmeg are some of its Harvests.

Investors may consider investing in Spice Farming as part of their portfolio. Since the ‘GG’ wants to expand the Industry, favorable results may result in negotiations for that purpose.

Opportunities develop out of Adversities. Reality.

Reference: http://www.ibtimes.com/grenada-turns-nutmeg-boost-economy-fight-unemployment-1490168

Pakistan Water Shortages Move Farmers to Sunflowers from Wheat

News Analysis:  Pakistan Water Shortages Move Farmers To Sunflowers from Wheat since it may be easier to prosper with the Crop. To wit: Less water needed; A shorter growing season (120 days versus 160); Greater profitability per unit of weight all bode well for Sunflower Growing. Many farmers consider Sunflowers  (which Originated in the Americas)  to be an “Easy Crop” to grow. They may be grown in Climates such as Portions of Western Australia, Namibia, and the like.

Entrepreneurs  may consider the Sunflower  for Investments. Since the downstream output can range from Human Food to Animal Food to Bio-Fuel,  Money-Making Opportunities Abound.

Reference: http://www.dawn.com/news/1058285/dip-in-sunflower-cultivation-in-sindh

Citizens are a Nation’s Greatest Abundant Treasure

News Analysis: Citizens Are A Nation’s Greatest Abundant Treasure for it needs their Actions, Energies, and Intelligent Thoughts to Prosper. Wise leaders of Countries, be they Democratic or Monarchical, Understand this simple Maxim; Oppressive Dictatorships do not.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), being ideally located, has allowed its Leaders to learn, in part, from Centuries of Communication and Trade with other Peoples. They realize that: “Any Gain Must Be Maintained” (for a Nation to Prosper). The Quality of a Country’s Citizens will improve if proper Direction is provided by its Leaders. An Ethos of: Benevolence, Good Education; Honesty; Industriousness; and, Piety starts with the Leaders and ‘Trickles Down’ to the Citizens. Those elements will make for an Enthusiastic and Happy Citizenry; Visitors to the country cannot help but feel the Energy (it is Contagious).

The Wisdom stated by Sheik Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum is Useful to Leaders of Governments Everywhere who wish for the Happiness and Prosperity of their People. Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/nmgqqq9

Uzbekistan Tunnel: Winning the Hearts and Minds of Uzbeks

News Analysis:  Uzbekistan Tunnel: Winning The Hearts And Minds Of Uzbeks by China, occurs one Infra-Structure Investment at a time. The Historical Relationship between these two physically close countries is accelerated by Needed Improvements occurring  throughout land-locked Uzbekistan. Since it encompasses and area of 447,400 km2 (172,700 mi2) there is much investment needed. The Financing provided by China will assure the Tunnel is built so the more populated area of the country can be connected with other areas.

An Investment by China towards helping the Uzbeks, through Infra-Structure Development, evidences “Dollar Diplomacy” (DD) effectively at work. While another Super-Power typically indulges in “Bayonet Diplomacy” (BD) through its Military Intervening in the Affairs of other Nations; China does not. ‘DD’ gains the Donor Nation both appreciation by the Recipient Country’s Citizenry as well as their Respect; they do Not fear their Friend.

‘BD’: May cost Substantial Amounts of Money; Costs many lives; Maims many; Destroys Infra-Structure; Ruins environments; and creates Long-Term Fear in the attacked  Citizenry. The Fear turns to Hate and Loathing against the ‘Invader’, quite often. As a Policy of International Influence, it is a Loser (Has Been, Is, And Will Be).

People of other Nations Detest A Bully. Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/q3upqzk

Mongolian President Seeks Capitalistic Competition

News Analysis: Mongolian President Seeks Capitalistic Competition to State-Owned Enterprises (SOE’s). Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj understands that the Efficiencies Of Capitalism Outperform Government Monopolies in many ways. Since Governments are theoretically set up to Serve the Needs of their Citizens,  Profit Motives ideally are Void. Once established, a Government Entity (GE) is “Service Oriented” not “Profit Oriented”; as such, Hyper-Efficiency is Not part of its Operational Paradigm. As the ‘GE’ morphs into the “Capitalistic World” of Selling Goods and Services, it brings ‘Inefficient Bureaucrat Systems’ with it. Government Monopolies  do NOT have a History of Modernity of Operations nor one of Systemic Efficiencies. These Assets are not in their “Blood Lines”; A “Plow Horse” can never be a “Racing Thoroughbred”.  

Government Entities DO HAVE: Access to Capital from their Central Banks or from Individual Banks in the countries; A Monopoly of Control over Types And Distributions of Businesses; and, “Rubber Stamp” Approval for All of their actions. These hurt Private Companies.

If Government Employees own Competing Companies to Private Industry, Competition is Doomed. The Tainted relationships of the Cabal between the Government and the Company Owners in the Government is a Conflict of Interest; it should be eliminated. Since Directives to rid these Corrupt Relationships are typically not obeyed, Prompt and Stern Measures are Required for Enforcement.

Additionally, the ‘Profits’ derived by the Dis-Enfranchised Owners will probably be sent to their Foreign Bank Accounts or Private Entrepot. Forensic Accounting is Mandatory for the retrieval of funds back to the country.

The Citizens of Countries prosper when and where Capitalistic  Competition Flourishes; Better Products and  Better Services at Lower Prices are the End Results.

When a ‘Super-Power’ Nation attempts to Expand an Ideology of “Federalism” into the Private Sector, Operational Disaster awaits even  it; as “Powerful” as it is Internationally. Capitalism, not Federal Capitalism is best. Younger, Inexperienced Government Leaders need to learn this Fact-of-Life. 

Lesser Government is Better Government. Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/ngclxcw

America-Cuba Banking Conundrum Lacks Diplomatic Enlightenment

News Analysis: America-Cuba Banking Conundrum Lacks Diplomatic Enlightenment contrary to alleged Vocalizations emanating from Washington, D.C.. If America’s Policy towards a new relationship with Cuba is to Germinate, the Toxic ‘Financial Soil’ it is in, is Unacceptable. Since America presently has discussions with ALL other countries of the world, why not have Rapprochement with Cuba? Surely the National Security Agency ‘NSA’ can monitor Cuba’s Leadership and determine viability in Diplomacy with it. ‘NSA’ monitors the entire World.

The vestiges of the ‘Cold War’ are anachronisms which have the ability to taint the image of America in World Opinion;  such Legislative Regulations actualized years ago should be abandoned where Cuba is concerned. That the: “United States of America Fears Cuba” is a Pathetic Joke.

If, the “Rasping Behavior” by Washington is due to a Secret Agenda for Control of Cuba ‘for its mineral wealth’, as many say, that will be revealed eventually. There are No Long Term Secrets. Reality.

Reference: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/28/us-cuba-usa-banking-analysis-idUSBRE9AR0FI20131128

Denmark Claims Offshore Arctic Territory

News Analysis: Denmark Claims Offshore Arctic Territory extending an additional 150 Miles beyond its current 200 Mile Limit; ergo, an additional million km2 (386,100 mi2) of area . Likely Sub-Seafloor Mineral Deposits make Denmark’s Claim financially worth pursuing. Many other Countries are Claiming the same Territory, therefore, Court Adjudication in coming years will determine the victor.

The United Nations Convention of the Laws of the Sea ‘UNCLOS’ has its Claims Termination date in 2014.

Environmentalists with the Best of Intentions may abhor Arctic Minerals Exploration but until they themselves have Billions of Dollars to Charitably Donate towards operating Countries, Governments will seek the Mineral Wealth of the Arctic. Reality.

Reference: http://cphpost.dk/news/denmark-makes-new-claim-for-arctic-seafloor.7907.html

Chile’s Non-Metal Exports Start to Soar

News Analysis: Chile’s Non-Metal Exports Start To Soar around the Globe. Chile was the World’s Biggest Exporter of Nine  Commodities in 2012.  The list of items include Fruits: Grapes, Blueberries, Cherries, Plums, and Apples. Fish exports are: Salmon and  Trout.  Refined Coniferous Woods and Wood Fiber Boards are also part of the Export Matrix of Chile.

Entrepreneurs  may consider investment in Chilean Companies as they expand even further around the World with their Varied Exports. Since Chile is in the Southern Hemisphere, its growing cycle for Produce, is Ideal for Supplying Europe, America, China, and others who are experiencing Winter.

Opportunities abound when dealing with the Intelligent And Aggressive Chileans.

Reference: http://santiagotimes.cl/beyond-copper-nine-non-mining-export-items-chile-leads-world/