Science

Climate Change Modeling Is Erroneous By “Only” SIXTEEN PER CENT As To Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Absorption By Plants?

News Analysis: ‘Garbage In, Garbage Out’ (GIGO) is alive and well as evidenced by the latest Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Absorption Rates of Flora around the world. Climate Change Modeling is erroneous by “Only” SIXTEEN PER CENT as it concerns this aspect of the Earth’s Environment. Many Scientists would think that number to be evidence of “Blowing It Wholesale” by Computer Modeling ‘Experts’. How would these same Computer Experts like their paychecks short by a ‘mere’ sixteen per cent?

One would be hard pressed to envision another area of Science where the Computer Outputs are ‘so far off the mark’. In Astronomy, Biology, Physics, etc. that percentage would most likely be considered “Egregious Error”. For Climatologists to under play the significance of this blunder says, by offering effete explanations, little for them.

Now the question, many International Businessmen who might be considering investments in Environmental Related Industries is: If the data is so bad, what other incorrect ‘facts’ are being disseminated by the Media? What negative implications might there be for the viability of investments in this area?

While Politicians and other publicity seekers grant interviews about “Global Warming”, which will have the integrity to admit how far off they have been regarding Carbon Dioxide Absorption Rates by Plants?

Reality.

Reference: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-29601644

Good News For Airlines Is Terrible News For Commercial Composite Aircraft Marketing Departments

News Analysis: The ‘Fantasy’ Projections of $200.00 for barrels of petroleum, in the world market,  touted by some Airframe Executives are rapidly becoming non-sensical to Alert International Businessmen. That which is good news for airlines is terrible news for composite commercial aircraft marketing departments.

Lower oil price directions make effete their arguments for spending hundreds of millions of dollars to purchase lighter aircraft to save some aviation fuel (as the fuel gets consistently less expensive). To exacerbate the possible threat to airline financial health, the “$200.00 Per Barrel Of Oil Myth” was created and distributed by the Airframes’ Minions, the Mass Media.

The aforementioned lower price direction gains credibility as American Oil, Brazilian Oil, Egyptian Oil, Gulf States, Iranian Oil, Iraq Oil, Levant Oil, Libyan Oil, Saudi Arabia, Siberian Oil, Venezuelan Oil, and others become available in the world market.  The greater abundance of petroleum will allow refiners of Aviation Fuels to offer lower prices to the airlines. Ergo, why buy  “Lightweight Commercial Composite Aircraft” for hundreds of billions of dollars? Additionally, Aircraft Engine makers are striving to make their products more fuel efficient.

As new Commercial Aircraft become available from manufacturers in China, India, and Russia, their engineers will have had the good fortune to utilize the best elements of other aircraft manufacturers’ designs to incorporate; and, to forgo questionable elements such as all composite construction.  All Metal Aircraft, as proven through many decades in Aviation endures. They will be employing, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and Titanium, so the flying public will have the ultimate in safety in the skies. The lower fuel prices might even make their Airlines Tickets less expensive as an added benefit!

The Wisdom of the Saudis is to be commended, for they can see the direction  Petroleum Technology is headed towards extracting more oil throughout the world.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/13/us-oil-saudi-policy-idUSKCN0I201Y20141013

Fashionable Environmental Protection Rules Will Not Mean Much To People Perishing From Cold Exposures Due To A Reduced American Electrical Power Grid

News Analysis: Potentially mis-guided efforts have been made by governmental agencies, using computer modeling, as well as influenced by political rhetoric, to make  myopic choices regarding Environmental Protection. Since fashionable Environmental Protection Rules will not mean much to people perishing from cold exposures due to a reduced American electrical power grid, perhaps Court Injunctions are in order to protect the Public Welfare.

With the American Power Grid losing capacity due to energy source shutdowns, from Draconian Decrees by government environmental agencies, human discomfort, personal economics, and physical safety will be jeopardized, many scientists think.

The efficacy of the Coal Industry’s ability to provide quick energy sourcing, should not be discounted.

It will mean very little to those experiencing cold discomfort of  “Polar Vortexes” that there are some particulates in the air near some Coal Fueled power facilities. Coal as well as Oil are both  proven for their “24/7/365” Energy Production Capacities. Once these facilities are shut down, it would take years to reactivate them, if possible.

To those “Greens” who tout ‘Geothermal Energy’, ‘Solar Energy’, ‘Wave Energy’, ‘Wind Energy’, etc. the facts remain that these systems are: Costly/Energy Value Delivered or Localized (far from Cities) or of Reduced Efficiency, or Transitory (Day/Night).

The American Power Grid losing generation capacity does not bode well for its citizens. Long after the politicians who voted for spurious regulations have left office, and the ‘substitute energy systems’ aforementioned have been proven to be of minimal energy impact,  Americans will continue shivering in the cold. Legacies of inept former politicians who made poor energy choices (in the name of a ‘Clean Environment’) will remain with them and may help warm them up from the internal anger generated by such poor decisions of such people.

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/luttv59

 

Does A Current Record Of The Large Amount Of Antarctic Ice Bode Well For “Global Warming”?

News Analysis: The current quantitatively measured amount of ice in Antarctica has set a record for the vast area of coverage: 20.14 Million Square Kilometers (7.78 Million Square Miles); this is a record breaker going back to 1979. Does a current existence of the large amount of Antarctic Ice bode well for “Global Warming”? Perhaps not, many scientists say. In fact, Computer Modeling, an ‘Inexact Science’ at best, displays its inherent GROSS inefficiency as it relates to these current measurements of ice.

If one ponders the enormity of over 20 Million Square Kilometers of Ice, it may lead the person to reflect on the “Global Warming” Syllogism. At least one part of it appears quite disingenuous in view of ice’s scalar proportions.

The fact that Scientists have no ‘High Probability’ answer to the on-going chill to the south of the planet might make some of those with a vested interest in finding the truth to “dump’  “Global Warming” (with its connotative value). They can replace it with “Climate Change” a more denotative and accurate representation of measurable activities, of natural processes,  here on ‘Gaia’.

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/nslatkn

☆ Has Mother Nature “Stepped On The Brakes”, For 18 Years, As To Global Warming?

News Analysis: The Latest Accumulated Scientific Actual Measurements indicate that in October, the Earth will have met its eighteenth year without Instrumented Evidence of Global Warming!

It appears that the “Experts'” many Computer Models, that predicted ‘Catastrophic Temperature Rises’, evidence the well-known Principle of ‘Garbage In, Garbage Out’ [“GIGO”]. The models missed the mark by a ‘long shot’. However, they did induce many Politicians to demand funding for control of ‘Global Warming’ [to the benefit of Business Allies, Charlatans, and the Mass Media (of Journalism Majors)].

Through the many centuries of Man’s Explorations of this Glorious Planet, the “Money Seekers” are nearby, like Hyenas near Carrion. In this case, a former World Political Leader optimized his employment by engaging in the Clarion Call to ‘Save the Planet From Global Warming’. From this effort, many people made much money [as he may have].

Rather than EVERYONE waiting for ACTUAL SCIENTIFIC MEASUREMENTS to be taken and scrutinized, Computer Modeling was used to stir up the thundering herd of Wildebeests.

The Mass Media, wanting for a subject to write about, jumped in with ‘both feet’ and created their ‘Holographic Reality’ of “Global Warming leading to the destruction of Mankind”. Even those in the Mass Media may have earned salary increases from gained readership of this ‘Pending Catastrophe’ [which never occurred]. That ‘Climate Change’ could be a mere ‘Natural Process’ was of NO interest to them. Today, both the North and South Poles have gained increased ice expanses and depths. The “El Nino” Phenomena is largely effete.

Solar flares are much more of a potential problem than “Man’s Greenhouse Gases” ruining the atmosphere. In fact, Natural Processes on Earth contribute more to “Greenhouse Gases” than that created by industry.

Next, the Charlatans can “Computer Model” systems for control of Solar Flares and sell them to a very gullible public [inspired by news releases by the Mass Media]?

The Principle of A.F.A.B. [Anything For A Buck] is alive and well in Corporations, Governments, and certainly Universities [with their Professors seeking grants from the naïve].

The “Aroma of Money Making” is as alluring to some Professors and Scientists as the nasal enjoyment derived from walking into a Bakery making its delights.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/barbara-hollingsworth/upcoming-anniversary-october-1st-will-mark-18-years-no-global

Employees Refuse To Fly On Composite Commercial Aircraft They Built

Due to a myriad of reasons, primarily pertaining to design, manufacturing, and quality issues, it is alleged that the composite aircraft, employees are building, are inherently unsafe. Ergo,

Employees Refuse To Fly On Composite Commercial Aircraft they built. The uniqueness of their on-camera declarations is almost unheard of in the heavily manipulated American Press. One of the reasons is that this particular Airframe is the largest dollar exporter of American goods in the world. It has been reported widely that approximately $20,000,000.00 of government credits PER PLANE are given to this manufacturer at the Federal, State, and Local Government levels.

The fact  the Engineers and Assemblers have such negative views of this composite construction should give Airline Executives time to ponder if they have been sold “Pigs in a poke”. The world flying public might also want to consider ALL aspects of what these employees have said, prior to booking flights on airlines so equipped with composite commercial aircraft. They may want to consider metal aircraft, which have lengthy histories to them.

It has been widely reported,  Airframe Executives, a few years back,  planning to retire, wanted the price of their Common Stock “Nest Eggs” to be lofty. By promoting Composite Commercial Aircraft as being lighter and presumably using less fuel as a result, airlines would ‘bite the bait’; they did. Considerations of de-lamination, safety in a emergency landing, airframe longevity, etc. were of little concern to these executives. These elements would interplay AFTER they had retired.

The “Bottom-line” scenario for many Airframe Executives is that if one of their aircraft crash, they have insurance, nothing more. Grieving for the victims and their families is not “Proper Corporate Culture”.

The Airframe Employees however, are well aware of such attitudes. You may want to listen to the Engineers and Assemblers. You may have already heard from the Marketing/Sales types wearing suits. But it appears that the Engineers and Assemblers have their legitimate reasons for refusing to fly on Composite Commercial Aircraft [which they built].

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/pfu7wtx

Air India Learns: Composite Aircraft Advertised “Lightweight” Is ‘Stealthy’; “Fuel Saving” Is ‘Cloaked’

News Analysis: Air India Learns: Composite Aircraft Advertised “Lightweight” Is ‘Stealthy’; “Fuel Saving” Is ‘Cloaked’ since “Manufacturing” may be at odds with “Marketing” where it involves Commercial Airline Manufacturers.

Beyond the varied inherent problems in Carbon/Carbon Composites (as ‘Rain in the Plane’), there is also the problem of strength to highly stressed areas of an aircraft such as the “Wing Box” where it merges into the fuselage. Other areas such as the wing interfaces (hard points) with engine pylon nacelles may require additional support for strength. The list goes on and on.

Where strengthening is required, ‘Doublers’ made of Carbon/Carbon Composite can be fabricated. In many cases, Stainless Steel or Titanium is required for maximum strength. ALL of the ‘Doublers’ add weight; much more than many ‘Marketeers’ will admit to customers.

Fuel burn increases occur, with the added weight of structural enforcements, subsequently added in production. The vaunted: “5%”, “6%”, “10%”, “12%”, or “15%” Fuel Savings, touted by some airframes, is an illusion in many cases.

Since Carbon/Carbon Composite Construction FOR COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT, is with a very short history, it is likely such aircraft can be expected to be written off in a much SHORTER LIFE SPAN. Metal aircraft have decades of life-span confirmation. They are not subject to deterioration from Solar Ray degradation of the metals (as are the adhesives used in Carbon/Carbon Construction). Furthermore de-lamination of the plies (due to stressing over time) weakens the fabrication significantly.

The Ethiopian Airlines Battery Fire, which was widely disseminated in the press, demonstrates another shortcoming of Composites: Heat. Allegedly, the Airframe rebuilt, in purported secrecy, the area that was damaged. “Why the concealment?” many airlines ask. 

Lastly, Composites do not dent; they fracture when hit. Any Landing Gear Failures will demonstrate the “Shattered Egg Shell Principle” as  Composite Aircraft Fuselages hit runways. 

From a Manufacturing perspective: If an Airline wants Longevity, Reliability, and Safety (LRS), Metal Constructions cannot be beat; a long History demonstrates this simple fact.

Alleged “Light-Weight” Construction is an also-ran in the ‘LRS’ Evaluation of Airline Aircraft to Purchase.

What materials may be suitable for Warfare Environment “Expendable” Military Aircraft is not necessarily the best for the travelling public in Commercial Airliners.

Reality.

Reference: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2023756440_boeingairindiaxml.html

Chinese Corporation Buys World’s Largest Copper Mine In Peru

News Analysis: Averaging an estimated 90,000 Tons of Copper Concentrate a year, a mine located at south Peru’s Apurimac region, the Las Bambas Project, will help support China’s Cuprous (Cu) needs.

This $5.5 Billion Dollar Acquisition needs pertinent approvals by all relevant parties.

A ‘Cu’ Mine sale of this size will benefit the acquirer for many years. One might expect the value of this property to increase mightily in future years.

Reality.

Reference: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2014-04/14/c_133261332.htm

☆ Computers’ “Heartbleed Bug” Was Not To Be Government Corrected For ‘Bleeding Hearts’

News Analysis: Computers’ “Heartbleed Bug” Was Not To Be Government Corrected For ‘Bleeding Hearts’ by the U.S. National Security Agency’s (NSA) Personnel people say. Since the ‘NSA’ allegedly had been working on such a ‘Bug’ for its own purposes for several years, why would it not want to enjoy a ‘Free Lunch’ with an Existing Software Flaw it discovered?

As We have maintained for years, the ‘NSA’ has remarkably ‘Bright’ People working for it and, a Budget to Match! It is now pretty much Omnipotent and Omniscient, like it or not. While we decry Invasions of U.S. Citizens’ Right to Privacy as Guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, we also understand both “Power” and “Justice”. The adage: “Justice Occurs When The Entity With The Power Says It Has; Nothing More” might seem a little harsh to the Naïve; to  experienced ‘Internationalists’, this Actuality is well understood. In this Instant Case, the ‘Power’ (NSA) determined ‘Justice’ was served with ‘Non-Disclosure’ of this “Heartbleed Bug”.

Perhaps, all of the ‘Silicon Valley’ Information Technology (IT) ‘Geniuses’ the Mass Media love to fawningly adulate, will realize the “Heartbleed Bug” should have been discovered YEARS AGO by THEY and/or their ‘IT’ Peers around the World; It Was Not. Could it be that rather than paying such generous Salaries and giving ‘Stock Options’ of substantial value to Managements in Software ‘IT’ Companies, more of the profits would be better utilized in seeking out “Heartbleed Bugs” and their Cohorts? Is not Silicon Valley the “Apotheosis of Information Technology In the Entire World”? Mass Media reports indicate it is; could they be mistaken?

“Bleeding Heart” Masters of the ‘IT’ Universe at Software Companies about the ‘NSA’s’ Lack of Disclosure of this ‘Bug’ is sort of like the “The Pot Calling The Kettle Black” many people think; Disingenuous at Best, Hypocritical at Worst.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/13/us/politics/obama-lets-nsa-exploit-some-internet-flaws-officials-say.html

☆ Russia Names Three Major Corporations That Are Moving Their Headquarters To Siberia

News Analysis: Russia Names Three Major Corporations That Are Moving Their Headquarters To Siberia as they all have very sizable investments already there and additional future investments in Siberia by them will occur.

President Vladimir Putin had appointed Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to oversee the Russian Far East Development to happen post-haste. Both Gentlemen, International Businessmen state, are Declarative, Driven, and Dynamic; they DO NOT VACILLATE (as some other World Leaders seemingly do). Development of Siberia is beginning to gain Momentum with this Corporate Re-location Announcement and other peripheral events taking place. 

Investors and Entrepreneurs, as We have stated many times, presently and in past decades, should seriously consider the Financial Prospects of Funding Siberian Projects (one way or another); “The World Belongs to the Aggressive”.

The Russian Far East has possible collective Natural Resource Rewards far exceeding anywhere else on this ‘Big Blue Marble’.

Reality.  

Reference: http://siberiantimes.com/business/others/news/three-major-companies-to-be-sent-to-the-other-side-of-siberia/