Boeing’s 3 bold,
technological leaps in 1 inning: Not kidding, it (1) opts to build the
aircraft’s major structure out of more carbon-fiber than ever, (2) takes
outsourcing to an extreme and (3) replaces conventional hydraulic systems with
electrical controls. The goal was a cheaper, lighter, and modern plane. It’s not
the first time Boeing reaches for the stars, but the accidents caused by
lithium batteries suggest that more work might be needed. [Note: It’s a harder
leap every time around]…Source: http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2013/01/lithium-batteries
Putin’s 2nd term and
his plans for privatization: The next steps are (1) setup of mega-regulator
to oversee both banks and domestic capital markets, (2) more state-owned
companies to be floated on domestic exchange, (3) gradual removal of controls
on capital movements on bond and equity markets. [Note: I hope to see good
legal policies to precede]…Source: http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2013/01/28/putin-time-to-get-serious-about-the-stock-market-and-privatisation/#axzz2JKcfVaXd
America’s deadliest
jobs: (1) 121.2 on-the-job deaths per 100,000 fishermen, then 102.4 for
loggers, and 71.6 for extraction workers. (2) 3.5 on-the-job deaths for your
average jobs. (3) 2.5 for firefighters, good protection there. (4) People who
do die are more likely to be driving, old, and male. [Note: and all the fish
die]…Source: http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/01/fishing-logging-flying-an-airplane-here-are-americas-deadliest-jobs/272542/
The destiny of Egypt
once again in flux: The marches, gas, and unrest return in darker and more
anarchic fashion. The 2-year anniversary of the revolution had been overtaken
by armed street battles. The signs are worrying—the state appears absent and
untrusted by the people; accountability appears lacking, and the future of Egypt
is, once again, unclear. [Note: could a dictator might again be in the throne? It’s
dangerous to have politics and religion mixed together]…Source: http://www.economist.com/blogs/pomegranate/2013/01/egypts-revolution
More severe flu
seasons predicted due to climate change? According to a research study
published in PLOS Currents: Influenza, it appears that fewer people contract
influenza during warm winters, and this causes a major portion of the
population to remain vulnerable into the next season, causing an early and
strong emergence. When a flu season begins exceptionally early, much of the
population has not had a chance to get vaccinated, potentially making that flu
season even worse. [Note: what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger]…Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130128142847.htm
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