Investor DNA 02/03/2020 — Why do we gain weight each year?

Dear Reader

Travel. I guess not in NYC that long. Well, in Phoenix today and tomorrow, then Chicago on wednesday. Last week I hit the 4 corners of the US… im looking for empathy….

Privacy. If you are fed up with what the big boys do with your data, take a look at this; there is help.

Biblical? Someone brought to my attention that I used “…people dropping dead in China..” was a bit insensitive. I agree and I apologise if I upset anyone.

Libraries: many of you have had requested over the last quarter access to my library. My email was disconnected so I failed to respond to your request. Contact me and let me help you.

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Kind Regards,
Ken Kambiz Akoundi, Ph.d.

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