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bob waun
Dec 5, 20221 min read
Why are Investors Buying US Farmland?
There are myths and facts. No, Bill Gates has NOT bought 17 million acres of US Farmland. He has however bought 269,000 acres (so far)....
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bob waun
Mar 8, 20221 min read
Flying Whales
Another historical sequel... and yes it makes sense. I have been repeating that we are about to enter the hydrogen economy, this is...
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bob waun
Mar 6, 20221 min read
Black Donuts
Finland displayed their uses for recycled tires. As I drove from Ajman to Dibba and back to Dubai, I covered over 400 miles of desert and...
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bob waun
Mar 5, 20221 min read
Orwell's Pride
Of all the imagines I think will haunt me from Expo 2020 was the message from the President of Angola. He will use big tech to monitor...
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bob waun
Mar 3, 20221 min read
Oops... did we show that?
Fact: Turkmenistan pavilion was impressive. 3D world engulfing computer generated history of this Silk Road Nation, and how it is...
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bob waun
Mar 2, 20221 min read
More Pavilions at Expo 2020
Look how fun and friendly Russia looks. Design matters, messaging matters. Thailand's colorful pavilion. South Korea and K-Pop bands...
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bob waun
Mar 1, 20221 min read
Box of Rocks
Another theme from Expo 2020 was use of natural construction materials, in this case the Terra exhibit had a box of rocks walls....
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bob waun
Feb 28, 20221 min read
Vertical Ag
A dozen years ago I proposed turning a blighted 8th story building we owned at 140 S Saginaw Pontiac (former IRS tower) into a vertical...
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bob waun
Feb 28, 20221 min read
National Pavilions from EXPO 2020 in Dubai
Pictures with few words. These were some of the national pavilions at Expo 2020 in Dubai. If you read my earlier post about the USA...
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bob waun
Feb 27, 20221 min read
Out of Context.
This image from the incredible Saudi Arabia pavilion at Expo 2020. Am I covered in black and white paint or is this a projected illusion?...
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bob waun
Feb 25, 20221 min read
Solar doesn't work.
Yes of course solar doesn't work. WTH? Show me something with more energy than the sun and I will agree with you. For those naysayers who...
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bob waun
Feb 24, 20223 min read
Kingsmen in Arabic
I my last post I referenced my trip to The UAE for Expo 2020. While there I drove over 600 miles to the edges of the Emirates, and into...
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bob waun
Feb 23, 20225 min read
Let's Start Here... US... A
Expo 2020 is The UAE's coming out party. As if the world doesn't already know Dubai and the Emirates are a New World powerhouse of ideas...
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bob waun
Feb 1, 20221 min read
Cold as Ice.
Because of the Gulfstream, on this day in January, Oslo was warmer than Miami. The Fjord does not freeze, but the sun sets by 4:30pm. The...
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bob waun
Jan 31, 20221 min read
Great Design.
This is a sushi bar in Oslo. This is great design. This is a room you just want to spend time in.
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bob waun
Jan 31, 20221 min read
6 Acres for Multifamily
https://www.crexi.com/properties/642420/michigan-450-boyd
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bob waun
Jan 19, 20221 min read
Autobiography of a Yogi
At 20 years young, I read "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda. I'd like to say it was life changing, but I clearly hadn't...
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bob waun
Jan 18, 20221 min read
The Commons & Infrastructure Investment
When was the last time America built a public boardwalk or Pier? These landmarks are gathering spaces for all citizens - those who...
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