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Tall Building Construction Near Airports Requires Careful Scrutiny

News Analysis:  Tall Building Construction Near Airports Requires Careful Scrutiny so that  “Aircraft-Into-Building” Events do not occur. All too often, in Cities around the World, Tall Buildings are sought to be constructed adjacent to Airports. “Location, Location, Location” [A Real Estate Axiom] is supplanted by “View, View, View” where there are Airports. As such, the Ease of Leasing: Offices to possible Tenants and/or of Apartments to Lessees are  enormous incentives to Investors.

A Important Element which must be reviewed in the ‘Airport-Tall Building’ Matrix is “Weather Conditions”. For example: ‘High-Rise’ Construction Next to Airports, in geographies Prone to have Fog, is questionable; Erecting the same, in large canyons where very strong Prevalent Winds may precipitate aircraft being “pushed” towards high  structures in inadvisable.

Another important consideration is: “What type of Aircraft will Predominantly using the Airport?” Fixed Wing: Prop or Jet, Single Engine or Multi-Engine, Aircraft Size; Rotor: Piston or Turbine, Single Engine or Multi-Engine, Single Rotor or Twin Rotor, Aircraft Size. The typical flight characteristics of the aforementioned should be evaluated relative to “Weather Conditions” as discussed.

Governments should remember that once a Tall Building is erected in Close Proximity to an Airport it is a Possible Perpetual Peril to All Aircraft Flying in its Vicinity. Reality.

Reference: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2013/11/116_146406.html

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Proposes Reduction of Ethanol in Gasoline

News Analysis: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes Reduction of Ethanol in Gasoline for two primary reasons. The cost of PROPERLY blending higher percentages of Ethanol into Petrochemicals in rising quickly. In fact, the cost to blend rises exponentially, it is said, as greater amounts of Ethanol is used. The second reason is that for American  automobiles, the engines have not been Metallurgically and Systemically designed for the Chemical attributes of Greater Ethanol Use. Employment of higher concentrations of the Corn Based Product may have negative implications on engine viability many say.

Corn Farmers have a Primary Vested Interest in  producing as large of crops as they can: the existing Ethanol Market is huge and is growing. The Secondary Vested Interest of “Cleaner Burning Fuel”, “Stop Global Warming”, “Protect The Planet”, and such, while having “Mass Marketing ‘Buzz’ Potential” do not address: greater cost for Gasoline Refiners nor for  Engine Damage to American Drivers. It is not just the Farmers who want to live in a Clean Atmosphere, but also Petroleum Refiners [who live on the same Planet].

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is rightly trying to achieve a Technical Balance between Pollution and the Price of Production and Protecting against Engine Damage.

Reference: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/nov/15/first-epa-cuts-ethanol-standard/

Russia’s Far East Aviation Needs Addressed by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev

News Analysis: Russia’s Far East Aviation Needs must be promptly developed per the instructions of  Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev. Since this rugged area encompasses over five million square miles and has Winter Temperatures that readily exceed -53C [-65F], travel by aircraft is imperative. Aircraft Selection is a very important element for the  proper development desired by the Russian Government. For example, a Turboprop Aircraft, which is less expensive than a Jet, has its Operational Design Parameters suitable for: short runways, adequate rates of climb, and reliability in this type of often frigid environment.

Another benefit of  a metal aircraft is if it  has landing gear failure, the fuselage merely collapses [whereas Composite Craft will Shatter like an Egg Shell [especially when ‘Cold-Soaked’)].

Metal aircraft, for “Siberian” [Far East] operation are the  reliable choice for air transit in the Severe Winter Environment.  “Cold Soaking” is much less of a problem than on a “Composite Fuselage” Aircraft. In any event, by applying Mega-TempTM Aircraft Insulation to the Interior of the Fuselage, the aircraft will consistently stay warmer in ANY cold temperature forecasted. A warmer cockpit will allow for instrumentation to operate properly when cold starting the airplane up as well. If, an aircraft has power loss, passengers will stay warmer inside  the Mega-TempTM Treated Cabin than with other Insulation Products.

Also, to be beneficially installed, application of Mega-TempTM Insulation to new Airport Buildings will keep them warmer in the winter.
Private investors, can successfully create a Business Model that will bring them  into this Major Undertaking. Investments in funding of existing Russian Aircraft Airlines or Operators [large or small] or in Airport Construction are possibilities.

The Russian Far East offers an enormous number of Investment Opportunities for those who want to Economically Prosper. Russia’s able leadership can help facilitate the process for Investors.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/lh9wqk7

Global Warming Impacts Russia

News Analysis: Global Warming impacts Russia in various ways. Consider the Positive: The Russians adaptation to this change may provide them with Financial Opportunities Galore in this “Land of Plenty”. To wit: Shrinking Ice Levels in the Arctic Ocean allow for a greater number of Vessels and Faster Ship Travel from Europe to Asia and vice versa; Warmer waters should bring additional species of fish into the area for harvesting; Surface Mining, for smaller operations in particular, may be enhanced by the lack of ice in many areas; New methods in Agronomy might allow for Short Season Farming where Perma-frost is abating; Investors might also consider investing in “River Craft” Boat Yards. Siberian Transportation by this method will become more advantageous; due to both lack of ice in certain areas as well as higher water levels thereon.

Investors, who might consider Siberian Opportunities must take a point of view that: “The Drinking Glass is ‘Half-Full’; rather than ‘Half-Empty'”. That Concept, in conjunction with “Thinking Outside The Box”, Due Diligence, Adequate Capitalization, and Tenacity will lead them to Financial Success in Russia. The World Belongs to the Aggressive.

Reference: http://barentsobserver.com/en/nature/2013/11/russia-most-affected-global-warming-12-11

Aurora Airlines Debuts Siberia-Wide Travel

News Analysis:  Aurora Airlines debuts Siberia-wide travel for this remote area of Russia.The Russia Far East, with Khabarovsk and Vladivostok, being its important business cities, should see an increase in Russian as well as Foreigners travelers.  The beauty of Siberia along with the graciousness of its residents should act as a ‘Catalyst for Commerce’. Additionally, Aurora Airlines decision to increase its fleet with Safe and Reliable Airbus A319 Aircraft will give passengers Customer  Confidence.

The Challenging Environment of Siberia during the Winter, may be overcome through the use of Mega-Temp™ Insulation in its aircraft, buildings, buses, trains, and such. The Siberian-Proven Mega-Temp™ Technology should  be employed wherever Severe Weather is to be expected. This Insulation has performed extremely well in Siberian Mining Trucks for many years and can do the same for the other mentioned applications.

As more people  visit various areas of Siberia via Aurora Airlines, Foreign Investment should quickly occur. Businessmen with foresight should consider the Russian Far East as a “Honeypot” of Investment Opportunities.

The desire of President Vladimir Putin, along with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, to quickly develop Siberia means Investors will have those  very capable leaders to encourage Government Personnel to move forward. Already, Dmitry Medvedev has assumed the  lead of a “Far East Development Authority”.

Vladimir Putin’s Resoluteness is legendary internationally; A better ally, in a World Leader, it has been said,  one cannot hope to find. As development grows in Siberia, an Entrepreneur can rely on his and Dmitry Medvedev’s leaderships to ‘make things work’ towards Siberia’s future prosperity.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/ma6zqpp

Severe Storms: Called Different Names, But The Same

News Analysis: Severe Storms, are called ‘Cyclones’, ‘Hurricanes’, or ‘Typhoons’ [CHT’s]. The names are interchangeable.

‘CHT’s’ may increase both in Intensity and Number in coming years due to Climate Change. Friday’s Gigantic Storm in the Philippines may be evidence of this.

They are largely a product of increased energy variations in the atmosphere as well as growth in moisture content. Since there is less Ice at the Poles, water vapor has accelerated. This, added to a slight increase in Global Warming, assist in ‘CHT’ Formation. 

The Adversity posed by these ‘CHT’ Events pose Opportunities to Investors around the world. Technologies to be developed, once funded by Entrepreneurs, can help minimize the weather hazard effects. Individuals typically provide funding much quicker than Governments. Their quick economic actions can translate into many benefits for the public  exposed to the chance of ‘CHT’ Exposure. 

Reference: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11154348

Russian Atomic Ice Breaker will be World’s Largest

News Analysis: Russian Atomic Icebreaker is currently being constructed in St. Petersburg at Baltiysky Shipyard. The mammoth 173 meters [567 feet] by 34 meters [111 feet] beam will have Sixty Mega-Watts of Power. This Craft will be able to easily traverse the Arctic Ocean under any currently anticipated conditions as designed.

The investment, of over One Billion Euros, by Atomflot shows good Financial Judgement  as it relates to the Economic Future of Marine Traffic in the Arctic Ocean. One can hope other Arctic Abutting Countries have the prescience to build similar vessels so Maritime Craft can quickly, and safely cross the inhospitable Arctic Environment. Trans-Arctic Shipments save days at sea.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/lco8src

A Melted Ice View of the World

News Analysis:  “National Geographic” has done a commendable job of researching the ‘What If” of Rampant Global Warming: Melting of the World’s Ice. This Well-Executed Cartographic Representation of Potentialities should, at a minimum, give people insight into a hypothetical Climate Disaster. It should be studied by all.

Entrepreneurs may use this data for ‘Think-Tank’ Projects as to possible Capital Expenditures For Earning Revenues  in certain geographies of the world; to spur economic “Out-Of-The Box” thinking, if nothing else. 

Reference: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/09/rising-seas/if-ice-melted-map

Global Warming Appears to be Slowing per Latest Actual Measurements; Not Consistent with Computer Models

News Analysis: Voluminous computer models have “established” that the earth is warming at a hazardous rate formerly unknown to man. This heating has been “proven” to have been caused by Hydrocarbon buildup in the atmosphere. ‘The ice at the Poles would be totally gone in several years’ according to Computer Models conducted by ‘Scientists’ globally.

It appears, from the latest Instrument Measurements, that this heating  may only be impacted in part by man’s industries; But perhaps, more by Natural Earth Processes [NEP’s], occurring from Time Immemorial. Temperature fluctuations, if NEP caused, will  rise, and  decline. Perhaps as evidence of this Earth System is the fact the in Siberia, vast areas had been covered with meadows that presently do not exist. A posteriori, it must had been warmer years ago. 

Obviously, man’s industries are having an effect on the environment; But perhaps to a much smaller degree than the Computer Models indicate. If so, people must re-think common assumptions from such equipment; The “Garbage In-Garbage Out” Axiom may be more true than the public realizes.

Precise temperature measurements, in situ, OVER TIME, will bear out the truth of the “Global Warming” Conundrum; with a much higher accuracy than that provided by Computer Modeling.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/m26jve6

Spain Appraised of Potential Tsunami Havoc

News Analysis:  The results of Seismic activity in the Atlantic Ocean,  or to a lessen extent in the Mediterranean Sea, causes concern about resultant Water-Energy Damage to the country. The good news is that Spaniards and their Government can take counter-measures presently, to negate future damage. As a point of reference, beyond the tragedy of the tsunami in Indonesia in 2004, one should consider the American “Hurricane Sandy” debacle which took place. Both New Jersey and New York, as well as United States Government officials, were not prepared for it [even though a probability for it existed, due to global weather changes of which they knew]. Subsequent to the event occurring, and up to the present, there has been an abysmal failure of leadership. For example, U.S. Federal Monies, given to support banks in 2008, some of which could  have been set aside for havocs like “Hurricane Sandy”. The lack of “Rainy Day Funds” at the Federal and State level, has now hurt the very citizens the officials vowed to protect. The affected areas still need billions of promised dollars.

Tsunamis AND severe storms must be considered by the Spanish Government so it moves pro-actively to help its citizens. It should not want to copy the  approach conducted by American Federal and State Leaders.

Reference: http://www.spanishnews.es/20111128-spain-high-tsunami-risk/id=3684/