Technology

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

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

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

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/

Dirigibles May Prove Durable in Siberia

News Analysis: Dirigibles May Prove Durable In Siberia, especially for Mining. The heavy capacity Lift Capability of Dirigibles along with their Three-Dimensional Flight Characteristics make them ideal for Siberia. Since Road Infrastructure is presently missing, a “Highway-In-The-Sky” is probable using these craft. Airports, presently being designed, will not be operational for a while. Their use is not essential for a Dirigible, fortunately. When airport constructions commence, in Siberia, Dirigibles may bring in the machinery for their creation.

Buoyancy with Non-Flammable Helium Gas usage is very safe. As such, Lightning Storms are not an unusual concern. Furthermore, the Dirigibles slower speed is advantageous and can be possibly viewed as safer for this rugged terrain. Some “Heavy Lift” Applications such as Mining Truck Migrations particularly benefit by the Dirigibles’ Capacities.

Dirigibles are Historical Aircraft with Modern Futures.

Reference: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-27/zeppelins-seen-hauling-caterpillars-to-mine-siberia-commodities.html

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

 

Bay Psalm Book, One of World’s Rarest, Sells for $14.2 Million

News Analysis: Bay Psalm Book, One Of World’s Rarest, Sells For $14.2 Million as Bibliophiles rejoice. This Very Important Printing, one of 1,700, symbolizes for some, Communications Technology ‘CT’ Improvements over the past 370+ years, to Today’s Internet.

Man’s ‘CT’ Advancements while noteworthy, perhaps need to help increase Peoples’ Comprehension of both “What Is Said” and moreover, “What Is Meant” by Inter-actors.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/mjy7brt