August 16, 2013Uncategorized Shanghai before the bright lights The New Encyclopedia of the World by Octopus Books Limited dated 1977, like almost any other timely book over 30 years old, […]
August 15, 2013Uncategorized One of my top 10 favorite drinks in Bombay Tweet: Many photos in India say a 1,000 words – this one makes it easy to consume 1,000 calories Made in: Bombay, […]
August 15, 2013Uncategorized India at 66% of a centennial Just over 25 years ago, I remember my teacher pointing out to the class the bicentennial of the US constitution. ย “Then in […]
August 8, 2013Uncategorized Martini with Thai chili instead of olives Tweet:ย Thai chili is one of many things that floats well in martinis in lieu of olives, onions, or twists. ย Basil and other […]
August 8, 2013Uncategorized Age and interest rates In this Bloomberg article relating aging populations to lower inflation on age, one of the important relationships in financial macroeconomics is hinted […]
August 7, 2013Uncategorized Why Asia should have more random fines This week I am in Europe, and was quickly reminded of a transit fare system I recall seeing far more here than […]
August 5, 2013Uncategorized Sovereign risk in a nutshell Credit risk is one of those concepts that can take a minute to learn and a lifetime to master. ย Every year a […]
August 1, 2013Uncategorized Mongozo coconut beer Tweet:ย Mongozo coconut beer – slightly more manly than a pina colada or a wine cooler Made in: ??? Alcohol: 3-6% Cost: HK$125-250/L […]
November 25, 2009February 25, 2020Travel, Uncategorized “Road Less Traded” 2009 Train Trip Through 23 Countries in 206 Days Itinerary This is a re-print of the itinerary taken through 23 (mostly) emerging market countries in 2009, by train, with my wife and […]