Latvia: Success at a Price

RIGA: On this 10thanniversary of the U.S. triggered global crisis, spare a thought for lightly populated Latvia, the Baltic nation in Europe’s far northeast. Over-confident from a get rich quick, multi-year property boom, the global crisis struck Latvia with unanticipated force. Citizens and government were ill prepared for the disaster. Economic activity slowed at once. Swedish banks that dominated local credit markets closed the lending … Continue reading Latvia: Success at a Price

Barry D. WoodSeptember 17, 2018Leave a comment

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Please, Mr. Bezos, Don’t Bring Amazon HQ 2 to the DC Area

WASHINGTON, DC/SEPTEMBER 10, 2018: Rumors persists that when Amazon chief Jeff Bezos visits Washington this week he is likely to announce that northern Virginia will be the site of Amazon’s second headquarters. Let’s hope this is NOT the case. Other cities among the 20 finalists for Amazon’s HQ 2 need the promised economic stimulus of 50,000 new jobs and $5 billion of investment. Metropolitan Washington … Continue reading Please, Mr. Bezos, Don’t Bring Amazon HQ 2 to the DC Area

Barry D. WoodSeptember 12, 2018Leave a comment

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Wisdom from Buffett and Munger in Omaha

OMAHA, NEBRASKA: The U.S. and China will pull back from having a trade war predicts Warren Buffett, the sage of Omaha. Speaking at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting, Buffett said “the U.S. and China are going to be the two super-powers of the world, economically… we will have disagreements but the benefits (of the trade relationship) are huge and the world is dependent on it in … Continue reading Wisdom from Buffett and Munger in Omaha

Barry D. WoodMay 8, 2018May 8, 2018Leave a comment

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Boston Shorty Rides the Bus

COLUMBUS, OHIO: He wore a green army jacket and was stooped under the weight of a duffle bag almost as big as himself. He crossed the brick main street of Athens, a college town near the Ohio River, and climbed aboard the Greyhound from Baltimore that is bound for Columbus, two hours north. He took the seat behind the driver across from me. Gazing towards … Continue reading Boston Shorty Rides the Bus

Barry D. WoodApril 10, 2018Leave a comment

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Crossing the USA by Amtrak

Start with this simple truth: crossing the country by train is an adventure. Whether you’re out to see the country in a relaxed manner or avoid the hassles of flying or driving, a train journey will be an adventure. As soon as train wheels begin to turn you’re in a different environment. There are revelations for first timers. Whether in coach or sleeper, you’re close … Continue reading Crossing the USA by Amtrak

Barry D. WoodMarch 29, 2018Leave a comment

Barry D. Wood

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