I was reading a friends blog the other day; he was promoting banking facilities for the RMB (Chinese Yuan) and his argument, based on the video piece below, was: “the end is near.” He maintained that finance, as we know it, is at a “multi-cyclical shift” and the time for the U.S. Dollar–as the world’s … Continue reading
After 30 years in the Investment industry, it ceases to amaze me how investors continue to be swayed, pulled, and influenced by what I call the “rubber band effect.” Simply put: many investors react rather than think ahead and anticipate. Similar to a chess player, an investor must look not at the last move or … Continue reading
Since the first chariot was endorsed by the first Gladiator, famous figures have been sought out for endorsements. This has not changed. What has changed is the realization by these inspirational figures, of the good they can give back to society by lending their name to causes that inspire them. I’m not talking about save … Continue reading
Five attempts over a 35 year span finally resulted in a successful crossing from Cuba to Key West, Florida last week. At 64 years old, and a grandmother, Diana Nyad completed a 53 hour open-water swim, after starting her journey from Havana last Saturday. Her message was simple: “We should never, ever, give up. You’re … Continue reading
39% of Americans hold a U.S. Passport. I really shouldn’t have to go further than this one fact. With the recent tensions regarding Syria, and as an American living and working abroad, I felt compelled to weigh in. In my opinion, nobody has the “right” answer. The history and background of the Middle East is … Continue reading
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