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★ Carbon/Carbon Composite (CCC) Cremations Could Create Customer Chaos

Premium News Analysis: Carbon/Carbon Composite (CCC) Cremations Could Create Customer Chaos by its Inherent Fire Capacity. Carbon is Flammable as are the Petrochemical Adhesives used to bind the Carbon/Carbon (CC) Textiles together. Automobiles, such as the Incinerated Porsche Carrera GT widely discussed in the Los Angeles County, California is one example. The tragedy of the  Actor’s alleged “Cremation” from a fire last week in a One-Car Accident, is that the Porsche’s Body and Under Carriage was built from ‘CCC’ like some New Aircraft.

The Fuel of the Aircraft Fuselages, ‘CCC’, being added to the abundant Air surrounding the Airliner only needs the Third Element for a Conflagration: Heat. The Engines or the Auxiliary Power Unit are more than capable of providing that Element. In fact, Mere Electrical Wiring has actually Caused Fuselage  Fire on ‘CCC’ Airplanes! Once a fire commences, the Adhesive weakens and the ‘CC’ Fabric commences to De-laminate (thereby weakening the aircraft). 

Passengers riding in a Commercial Aircraft built of Carbon/Carbon Composites today is Analogous to passengers riding in a Hay Wagon of Yesteryear, some people would say. The main benefit to those in the Hay Wagon is they would merely Jump Off  of it if there was a fire; Airline Passengers typically do not have that luxury (especially while in flight).

If an Aircraft  fire develops and the Landing Gear becomes dis-functional a “Belly Landing” will evidence a Shattering of the Fuselage, like a cracked Egg Shell. How many passengers might be expected to be tossed out of the Aircraft thereafter?

Airframes have sold the Airlines and the Public the “Lighter Weight” Benefits of Composite Aircraft. They Absolutely Ignore the Inherent Frailties of  this Flammable Material. If possible, they want the Mass Media to not discuss (nor show photographs of) the Electrical Wiring Fires Damages that have occurred in their Airplanes to date.

Metal Aircraft (or Automobile Construction) does NOT provide “Fuel For Fires”; but in Terms of Product Marketing, ‘Metal’ is not “Sexy”. Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/n69zejr

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

Arctic Ocean Methane Gas Release Has Been Occurring for Thousands of Years

News Analysis:  Arctic Ocean Methane Gas Release Has been Occurring For Thousands Of Years as a Natural Process; Not Directly Dependent on Industrialization. Severe Storms which help melt the Underwater Permafrost contribute substantially to this System. Warmer waters also help release Permafrost contained Sediments with Methane. Being a powerful “Greenhouse Gas”, Methane is often the “Poster Boy” of those people seeking ‘Severe’ Industrialization Limits.

The more that Unbiased Scientific Research is performed on Methane Release, perhaps an enlightened Public will reduce their rhetoric. They may then seek Reasonable Regulations on that portion of Methane Release provably caused by Industrialization.

Reference: http://siberiantimes.com/science/casestudy/news/bubble-trouble-for-east-siberian-arctic-shelf/

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/

Are Airlines Being Penny-Wise, but ‘Pounds’ Foolish?

News Analysis:  “Are Airlines Being Penny-Wise, But ‘Pounds’ Foolish by flying aircraft with only Two Engines” ask some Experienced Airframe Personnel? Ice Build-up leading to Engine ‘Flame-Out’ is a reality Airlines are Loathe to discuss. “Extended Range Twin Operations” ‘ETOPS’  has been the Current Rage in the Aircraft Business. Aircraft featuring Four Independent Engines, were reduced to Three Engines, then down to Two Engines. As that was occurring, Aviation Authorities allowed aircraft to fly Longer Periods Removed from Airports. Justification for both: “Advances in Aviation” being  due to Increased Engine Reliability and Power Output; Mean-Times-Between-Failures were Elongated Statistically. Additionally, Two Engines may be lighter than Three or Four; “Fuel savings would occur” was the argument.

Today, Icing Buildups causing Engine Flame-Outs, although resolvable over time, are a cause for Concern.  When flying over oceans, would not Four or even Three Independent Engines have less chance to result in Flame-Outs than only Two, Numerically Speaking? Common-Sense would certainly dictate a firm “Yes”. Would Airline Passengers spend a few more Dollars or Euros for Tickets if they wanted the Greatest Possible Flight Safety in Inclement Weather in particular. If one was flying over Northern Europe in the Winter, would not the odds favor the Four Engine Aircraft rather than its “Castrated” Sibling; if Icing Conditions were present?

Two Engine Aircraft Power, to match or exceed that of Three or Four Engine Aircraft, while being notable, CANNOT Physically Reproduce the Worthiness of an additional independent engine[s]; Those being placed in different locations on the aircraft. This is certainly true if flying during Icing Conditions at high altitude. This is a Engineering and Mathematics Axiom some would say.

Some of the Composite Airliners use computers to try and Prevent or Dampen ” Flutter” in the lightweight wings. Hopefully, the Handling Characteristics of the Aircraft are not too jeopardized if electrical failure to those Wing Computer Systems were to result.

The airlines have saved fuel by purchasing lighter Composite Aircraft with Twin Engines; but what additional odds have they given to effectively enhance the ‘Card Hands’ of “The Keres”? Time will tell.

Reference: http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/breaking-news/transport/boeing-icing-problems-could-lead-forced-landings-us-faa-20131127

 

Russia’s Arctic Experiences Assists International Maritime Organization (IMO) Proposed Polar Code

News Analysis: Russia’s Arctic Experiences Assists International Maritime Organization (IMO) Proposed Polar Code since the IMO can benefit from the Country’s expansive knowledge. In terms of Arctic Territory as well as experience in Polar Shipping, Russia is without peers. The  extensive knowledge it has of the Arctic makes Russia particularly caring about its Environment. Its suggestions regarding the future ‘Polar Code’ should be duly evaluated with the utmost care; Russia has the Polar Experience unique in the world.

While others outside of Russia think they are “Naturalists of a ‘Higher Calling'”; Russian Citizens Live and Breathe the Environment.

Reference: http://en.portnews.ru/news/171405/

Science Evolves By Virtue of Its Refutation Regimen

News Analysis: Science Evolves By Virtue Of Its Refutation Regimen as its Practitioners seek the Technical Truth. A Scientific Theory about some subject is proposed, thereafter, it is extensively Examined for Flaws. The ‘Examiners’ may be the Proposer’s Peers or the Public-At-Large in some cases. As such, the Beauty of Science is its Inherent Principle of Refutability. The Basic Procedure ‘Simplified’ is: Propose Something, Test The Ideation Properly, Refute or Validate It; Establish How And Where the Proposal Can Be Employed. If the Proposal is determined to be ‘Void’, it will be ‘Shelved’ by ‘Mainstream Science’; but may be re-examined later.

Science helps Man’s Intellect to Improve; Perhaps some day it will do the same towards Improvement of Man’s Behavior to his Fellow-Man.

Reference: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/371803-10-scientific-blunders-that-could-shake-your-faith-in-science/

National Security Agency ‘NSA’ Demands: Silence About Itself; Revelations About the Entire World

News Analysis: National Security Agency ‘NSA’ Demands: Silence About Itself; Revelations About The Entire World are Analogous to Behaviors of  Some Cartels. Since the NSA has Legitimate Authority and Mandate to Electronic Eavesdrop, it does so with Aplomb. Who is to stop it? As such, People of the Entire Planet, are its Suspects. Its Surreptitious Technical Prowess, which is funded with Billions of U.S. Government Dollars a Year, make it a Goliath.  The Courts support ‘NSA’; Washington, D.C. Politicians endorse ‘NSA’; Law Enforcement Agencies use ‘NSA’ Data; Friendly Foreign Intelligence Agencies ‘Who Spy on their Own Citizens’ are ‘NSA’s’ Co-Conspirators in this Electronics Cabal; American Corporations, in particular, ‘Feed Off’ the funding from ‘NSA’. Practically speaking, ‘NSA’ is not only “Above the Law”; Presently, It IS the Law.

A “Heads, ‘NSA’ Wins; Tails, Everyone Loses” Scenario currently exists. Reality.

Reference: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/26/technology/a-peephole-for-the-nsa.html?ref=technology&_r=0