Technology

Pollution By Electric Cars Is Still Pollution

News Analysis: Some Automobile Manufacturers of Electric Cars tout the “Greenness” of their vehicles as being “Absolute”. However, during the ‘Energy Creation Stage of Electricity’ for the vehicles batteries, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is created. The vehicles USE of this electricity  makes the vehicles no more ‘Absolutely Green’ than any other Electricity Consuming Device. Any claims by the Automobile Manufacturers to the contrary is mere ‘Marketing-Hype’.

Reality is the truth.

Reference: http://cphpost.dk/news/electric-cars-not-as-clean-as-importers-claim.8187.html

American And Indian Mars Missions Will Be Meeting Comet C/2013A1

News Analysis: Both America and India launched their Crafts in November for flights to Mars. Both vehicles should be operational at that Planet before Comet C/2013A1 flies by. Since it is estimated to approach Mars from a mere 89 to 173 thousand kilometers (55 to 107 thousand miles), the gas and dust cloud around the comet will envelop the Planet and its atmosphere. In fact, the dust would be hundreds of thousands of times larger than the comet’s diameter. During its two hour approach dust levels will intensify up to 10,000 times!

The performances of both spacecraft will definitely be challenged by Comet C/2013A1. One would expect that both craft will find the Comet to be a “Mere Inconvenience” that they dealt with and triumphed. If anything, their appearances may  end up being rather “Dusty” from the Event, but Fully Operational nonetheless.

Reference: http://english.pravda.ru/science/tech/19-12-2013/126429-space_mars-0/

☆ Cambodia Exports Increase 14.4% In 2013

News Analysis: Cambodia’s Exports should be over $16 Billion Dollars. This $2 Billion Dollar improvement over 2012’s Exports is quite significant. The country’s varied exports which are Manufactured: Footwear, Garments, Silk Constructions, and Wood Products; those of Agriculture are: Cassava, Fruit, Rice, Rubber, Soybeans, and Vegetables.

The Cambodian Government is eager to have Entrepreneurs help in the creation of Manufacturing of Bicycles, Electronics, Light Farm Equipment, Motor Scooters, Sewing Machines, and the like.

Cambodia’s 14+ Million residents live in a lush 181,035 Km2 (69,898 Mi2) of area. They are noted for being honest and hard-working in their various businesses.

The country’s four airports (One International with three Regional) along with its Gulf of Thailand Shipping Location help facilitate exports. Additionally, Internet access is quite abundant in Manufacturing Zones as well as Urban areas. 

Investors might want to consider Investment in Cambodia since it has a Government avidly interested in further developments. It is best for a Person to invest His or Her Money with  Enthusiastic Partners rather than with those who trivialize that “Contribution’. Cambodia has such Joie de Vivre.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.cambodiadaily.com/business/government-predicts-increase-in-trade-volume-49374/

Mikhail Kalashnikov, AK-47 Assault Rifle Designer, died in Izhevsk, Udmurtia, Russia

News Analysis: Mikhail Kalashnikov designed the World’s most famous and useful Assault Rifle in 1947. Its Reliability was unquestioned. During the Vietnam War, American Soldiers would carry captured AK-47s rather than use Armalite M-16s which were relatively useless. Eugene Stoner and Leroy James Sullivan designed the M-16. Its lack initially of a Chrome Lined Barrel and other defects of poor design made it Jam during attempted use. Vietnamese Monsoonal Weather made the M-16 incompatible to conditions faced by U.S. Troops. The wise troops substituted the All Weather AK-47 for the then Ill-Conceived M-16.

Over 75 Million Ak-47s are in Service throughout the world today. To certain groups today, the AK-47 has as much status as the Thompson Sub-Machine Gun had in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. in the 1920s.

Mikhail Kalashnikov granted the Current Manufacturer of the Kalashnikov Family of Weapons the License to use his famous name, FOR FREE.

The Gentleman was a Russian Patriot the likes of which other Inventors of the World should Emulate.

Reference: http://themoscownews.com/russia/20131224/192126097/AK-47-inventor-Mikhail-Kalashnikov-dies-at-94.html

★ India Awakens To Benefits Of Manufacturing And Industrial Exports

News Analysis: This year of 2013, India expects to Export approximately $325 Billion Dollars of Goods. It has a Trade Deficit of $100 Billion Dollars presently. Due to this imbalance, India has established  a “National Manufacturing Policy” which itself establishes ‘National Manufacturing and Investment Zones’.

The Indian Government realizes that it needs to Accelerate Development of “Higher-End” Manufacturing for the Country’s long term Economic Benefit. Presently, Manufacturing is largely confined to: Chemicals, Computer Software, Engineering Tools, Jewelry, Leather Goods, Refined Petroleum Products and Textiles. None of the aforementioned are considered by Manufacturing Experts to be ‘Sophisticated Constructions’ (SC) such as Airplanes, Computerized Numerical Control Machinery, Helicopters, High-Speed Locomotives, Liquefied Natural Gas Ships, Robotics, Submarines, or Similar Constructions.

The Indian Government needs Foreign Direct Investment to occur with regards to its Manufacturing Sector. To get Currencies from Foreign Investors is the ‘Easier’ part of the “Equation for Manufacturing Growth” (EMG). Liberalizing Investment Returns will bring in the monies from Mutual Funds, Private Investors, and other entities.

The more difficult segment of ‘EMG’ are bringing in experienced Manufacturing Engineers and Management which have dealt with  ‘SC’. They are few and far between as to their abundance Internationally. A Technique used, by a neighboring country, was to engage WIDELY in the use of Joint Ventures in Constructions. To date, India has engaged in this process very lightly, but growing,  some people say.

Upon determining what Products the Indian Government would like for Export, appropriate funding for Research & Development will be immediately needed. In the Product Designs, any Added Value” that can be added vs. competing product in the marketplace will give India an ‘Edge” for sales. Since India will be Product-Wise the ‘New Kid On The Block’, Product Warranties that are All-Encompassing will be necessary for Consumer Satisfaction.

Efficient Marketing of the Fabrications is essential for Customer Awareness of Indian Products. A word to the Wise is: “Do NOT Besmirch the Products of Others”. Always take the “High Road”. Discuss how your Products Exceed the Needs of a possible Customer; and do it at a Competitive Price. Ergo, a Customer “Gets More Product For Less Money”; Who can resist getting Value?

Timely Delivery of “High-End” Products ARE IMPERATIVE. Only Manufacturing Fools deliver Aircraft, Machinery, Ships,  and such Late. There is NO EXCUSE for it barring a Catastrophe of Epic Proportions. When it occurs, it shows Ineptitude of Cost Estimating, Production Planning, Fabrication, and/or Vendor Selection. Worst of off it shows Management has NOT and does NOT Comprehend (ed)  where the Company went Wrong Earlier.  What “Short-Cuts” in Manufacturing or Inspection were taken to FINALLY get the Product (s) delivered? (Many Big-Name Manufacturers do; but they deny this of course.) Any  of Corporate Management that allows for such Mediocrity should be terminated. It is Unacceptable!

Once the Products are delivered on a timely basis to Customers, Communication by Manufacturing Management with Customer Management is essential. It conveys to Buyers that your Company Cares about their Needs. The Old Adage that: “Good-Will Is Worth 40%” is as true today as when it was first spoken.

“Say What You Mean, And Mean What You Say”.

The very capable Indian Government appears to be moving in the correct direction as to seeking Increased Manufacturing. Intelligent, hard-working Indians are readily available towards this realization. There is absolutely NO REASON the Indian People cannot attain that which they desire as to growth of Manufacturing in the Nation; especially with their Inspired Leadership. 

All of this enthusiasm by the Indian Government bodes well for Investors who can help the Manufacturing Sector develop. Opportunities avail themselves to those who seek them.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.siasat.com/english/news/focus-manufacturing-boost-exports-sharma

☆ Airbus A380’s Are Added To Emirates Fleet

News Analysis: The Fuel Efficient, as rated Per Passenger, A380 Aircraft have been delivered to Emirates Airlines. Wise Airlines that fly Intercontinental  Point-to-Point Routes using the A380 are impressed with its ‘frugality’. The fact that an airline can use One Aircraft, due to its passenger capacity, rather than Two, saves it money. In many ways Aircraft costs, Fuel,  Flight Crews, Airfield Ground Personnel, Insurances, and Airport Gate Leases are all less expensive for a smartly managed Airline which has chosen to purchase A380’s. Using one aircraft rather than two, on High Passenger Traffic Routes, makes ‘Cents’ and Sense.

Reality.

Reference: http://english.alarabiya.net/en/business/aviation-and-transport/2013/12/21/Emirates-boosts-superJumbo-fleet-to-44-planes.html

☆ “Quantum Mechanics” Assists Physical Therapists And Others Remotely

News Analysis: The “Breakthrough Device” invented by a Japanese Researcher allows others in ‘Real Time’ to Remotely Control ‘small’ Precise Therapeutic Movements, This, while engaging in Manipulation of Muscles and Tendons. Resistance Levels being encountered by various tissues are immediately recognized by the Remote Operator. Kinesiologists can use this equipment to evaluate Patients remotely if needed.

If one considers where Remote Precision Movements and Countervailing Resistance may occur, the Invention has innumerable uses: Surgeons could use the Equipment to perform Remote Operations on patients using General Practitioners to provide immediate ‘Operating Room’ guidance;

Another example, would be  using this system for Explosive Device Dis-assembly,  by Law Enforcement Personnel World-Wide. An operator, using an Iteration of this device could disable an Improvised Explosive Devise without injury to himself or others; Precision Electronic Assemblies could be manufactured remotely with such a tool.

Investors with Foresight merely have to consider a new Technology and then evaluate “Who Currently Has Problems That This Technology Can Solve”. From there the steps are easy.

Consult with those persons with ‘Real World’ Technical Inventive and Marketing Experience for Best Results.

Reference: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/12/23/national/wi-fi-device-relays-force-in-real-time/#.Urg7NViA1dg

☆ Japan May Purchase Tungsten From Northeastern Australia

News Analysis: A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by Japanese Business Interests and the Queensland Government. Acquisition of Tungsten Concentrate, from a large mining operation north of Cairns, Australia, is sought for High-Speed Rail in Japan. Already, personnel are being hired in anticipation of commencing production for the Japanese.

6000 tons of Tungsten Concentrate a year  is anticipated to be produced; at a cost of $270 Million Dollars a Year. This will help boost the economies of Cooktown, Cairns, Townsville, and beyond.

The Japanese will benefit by having the ore to produce the raw metal for both Rail Rolling Stock and Tooling from a good business partner.

Queensland has been supplying the Japanese with various ores for half a century. This ‘MOU’

will continue the relationship. It also covers oil and gas, as well as other ores beyond Tungsten Concentrate. It will be a “Win-Win” Series of Commercial Transactions between the Australians and the Japanese.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/n95pxou

☆ United Arab Emirates Reluctance Over British Typhoon Aircraft Grows

News Analysis: Arab Aircraft Purchasers, just like others “Big-Ticket” Buyers in the World, want Good Fundamentals to be offered to COMPEL THEM to choose a particular Weapon System. These Basics are not limited to, but include: Performance, Reliability, Cost To Purchase, Cost To Maintain, Deliver-ability, and, Manufacturer/Purchaser Affinity. 

All too often, the Naïve Western Business Community (NWBC), think because a “Voted-In- Politician”(VIP) is going to meet with  Arab  Customers, these ‘Prospects’ will be “Emotionally Joyous” as to the visit. That they will immediately ‘Sign on the Dotted Line’ and buy the Weapon System the ‘NWBC’ have no doubt. In fact, upon hearing about a ‘VIP’ visiting an Air Show, for example, the Air Frame’s Stock is purchased immediately by the Naïve. The ‘NWBC’ forget that the Decision Makers for such purchases are the Royalty of the Country. As such, Monarchs being impressed by a ‘VIP’  visiting them as a mere salesman is laughable indeed; How Naïve! It is disrespectful of the Monarchy. Inappropriately, in Weapon System Procurements of any kind, the Arab Culture has often  been very poorly judged by the ‘NWBC’.

The United Arab Emirates, in its wisdom, will purchase what IT considers best for itself (as must be the case).

The ‘NWBC’ should stop looking at the others with ‘blinders’ on and instead use “Panoramic Vision”.

As the Financial Growth of the Arab World continues to rapidly accelerate, the Leaders of the ‘NWBC’ will have to admit their past failed approaches to Arab Customers. Once there is Real Contrition by these ‘Failed’ Leaders, they may ‘Wise-Up’ and treat their Middle-East Customers with Actual Respect. Arab Customers have the ENTIRE WORLD from which to purchase what they want. For the ‘NWBC’ to continue treating the Arabs as “Naïve” by sending them ‘VIPs’ , to impress Monarchs, will gain them nothing.  

Reality.

Reference: http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-pulls-out-of-bae-eurofighter-typhoon-deal-1.1269109

☆ Arctic Circle May Get Crowded Soon

News Analysis: The Arctic Circle, due to Economic, as well as Geo-Political Concerns, may have America, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Great Britain, Japan, Norway, and Sweden  (amongst others)  avail themselves of it. With an estimated 15% to 20% of Earth’s ‘Commercial’ Minerals in this Area, it is already acting as “Nectar to a Honeybee” in enticing Nations’ Interests.

Smart Investors will evaluate this International Momentum to decide: “How Best to Invest above the Rest”.

Reference: http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2013_12_21/Russias-presence-in-Arctic-matter-of-national-security-Deputy-PM-9304/