Monday, August 5. 2019
When I lived on the East Coast, I was in the Caribbean several times a year. With others, we would usually charter a small "yacht", the cost divided equating with a big-boat cruise but we'd be able to get into small inlets of clear waters and into smaller ports than the big cruise lines. It was heaven, a heaven I'd so missed since living on the West Coast where air travel times to the islands would be an exhausting day each way of multiple stops and raising small sons who wanted to escape to the big boat kids clubs.
My prayer was answered in July, along the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia with the easier to get to, less crowded, pristine waters, on a reconditioned yacht of 18 cabins. And, the cost was a fraction of what the big cruise boats are charging.
 
Plus the food aboard was terrific, only topped by reasonable cost gourmet meals and extraordinary treats ashore at the ports we stopped in at. Seafood based meals are the best and fresh. Later at Zagreb and Ljubljana (Slovenia) and Budapest, the gourmet meals and excellent beers continued. (Tip: Avoid tourist restaurants with photos in front, or offering hamburgers or pizza. Though it may be good, do some research and walk off main strips for outstanding gourmet local cuisines.)
 
A special mention about the next photo. If you are a devout fan of poppy seed (mundt) cakes as I am, a very occasional, very special treat due to their high price, look at this hero sized mundt cake (Zagreb) for just $4!
The small islands each had their special attractions. And, Split (with Diocletians Palace) and Dubrovnik (with its walled city, sometimes a filmshoot site for Game Of Thrones) were special. All in all, quite a wonderful time.
 
Then, we went on to a lesser well known jewel, Zagreb. Consider it a smaller Budapest, plus acres upon acres of parks, full of entertainments. At this cathedral under reconstruction, in front on display is a portion of how by the Communists allowed the cathedral to deteriorate to crumbling stone, so those younger would not forget.
 
Then on to Ljubjlana, another Balkan jewel of a city, and Slovenia's gorgeous Lake Bled.
 
Then, on to Budapest. I'd last been there 15-years ago, when despite its great "bones" and seemingly endless streets of classic beautiful buildings, it was still a "grey" city, smooted and recovering from decades of Communist neglect. Now, its buildings shine, its streets are attractive, the food scene is salivatingly good. The Castle district on the Buda side is well worth the half day visit. (I'll discuss the Jewish quarter in another post.)
 
Back to food. This famous old bakery on Castle hill offers so many incredibly delicious cakes that we had doubles. Also, fortunately, this tavern is still there at the base of Castle Hill. I'd fallen in love with it fifteen years ago. On offer are a wide variety of over fifty fresh Belgian beers that aren't obtainable on this side of the Atlantic. Its food menu is, of course, a match.
 
Freedom Square honors Ronald Reagan.
Just walking miles from the tourist center, this was the type of attractive pocket parks and houses we found.
A work of art, as seen in my driveway yesterday. Make and model, please. Doubt year can be guessed.
Scientists Have Figured Out How Ancient Rome's Concrete Has Survived 2,000 Years
 Democratic-Socialist dinosaurs hype climate change debate
Berkeley Somehow Bans Natural Gas
Why not ban gasoline?
Advice to the College-Bound from the Old, White Professor
THE DECLINING PRESTIGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Bad Grammar Makes You Sound Stupid
The regression of America’s big progressive cities.
Nothing the modern Left has to offer is going fix places like Baltimore
WILLIAMS: Being A Racist Is Easy Today
Harvard Law Prof. Calls For Trump’s Impeachment After Shootings, Says He Supports ‘Terrorism’
A bad case of TDS
Trump To Address Nation Monday Over Mass Shootings, Says More Gun Control May Be Needed
If Trump's To Blame For El Paso Shooting, Is Warren To Blame For Dayton?
I blame the evil in the human soul. Wrong moment to say it when we feel terrible for the victims and families, but mass shootings in the US have been declining for decades.
What If Man Is a Killer Ape Beset by Original Sin?
Mass Shooter Connor Betts a Liz Warren Supporter, Hated Trump, Twitter profile included: “he/him / anime fan / metalhead / leftist / i’m going to hell and i’m not coming back.”
The 2nd Amendment Is Inviolate: But Is There Anything To Be Done About These Random (And Rare) Mass Shootings?
AOC's Just-Resigned Chief Of Staff Under Federal Investigation
Harris Campaign Blames Russia for Humiliation by Gabbard
Even Liberal WaPo says Warren and Sanders proposals don’t “meet a baseline degree of factual plausibility”
Just pandering
HOTS ON FOR NOWHERE: Bill Maher: ‘I’ve Been Hoping for a Recession’ to Get Rid of Trump.
More TDS. Hates Trump more than he cares about people
Starting to Unravel the Mystery of Joseph Mifsud
What mystery? He's an obvious intel asset
Sunday, August 4. 2019
 When and why did "medical care" become "health care"? It has been a puzzlement to me. When I first heard the term, I thought "What?!?"
Is it just euphemisn, or something more?
Rave reviews from our friends who report that it is luxurious: Cairo & The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23
1:2 Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity.
1:12 I, the Teacher, when king over Israel in Jerusalem,
1:13 applied my mind to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven; it is an unhappy business that God has given to human beings to be busy with.
1:14 I saw all the deeds that are done under the sun; and see, all is vanity and a chasing after wind.
2:18 I hated all my toil in which I had toiled under the sun, seeing that I must leave it to those who come after me
2:19 --and who knows whether they will be wise or foolish? Yet they will be master of all for which I toiled and used my wisdom under the sun. This also is vanity.
2:20 So I turned and gave my heart up to despair concerning all the toil of my labors under the sun,
2:21 because sometimes one who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave all to be enjoyed by another who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil.
2:22 What do mortals get from all the toil and strain with which they toil under the sun?
2:23 For all their days are full of pain, and their work is a vexation; even at night their minds do not rest. This also is vanity.
Saturday, August 3. 2019
They are not crazy, MC, in my view. Just trying to turn on their base, the primary voters. That what pols do. Boob bait.
It's all calculated, a game. All parties do it. Figger this: 50% of voting age have below average IQs, and they are reading neither Maggie's nor MC.
The real recipe. Peaches or blueberries are ok too. (recipe link corrected)
Image: That's a John Grillo. I have a minor collection of his stuff, including that one of his wife at the nude beach in Truro.
Rolling Stones concert review: Mick Jagger proves time is still on his side
The Sahara buried this ancient Roman city—preserving it for centuries. Once a thriving North African military outpost, Thamugadi was forgotten under desert sands, until a Scottish explorer went looking for it centuries later.
Scientists say a blood test can detect signs of Alzheimer's 20 years before onset of symptoms
There is no treatment, but it's fun to know how you might end up
Unreal: McDonald's Employee Fired After Refusing To Serve Paramedics
Why Pre-College Service Is Good For Everyone
Prince Harry Would Have To Plant Hundreds Of Trees To Offset Carbon Footprint He Left Attending Posh Climate Change Summit
Royals not known for IQ. Good manners, though.
Euronews Wonders If Traveling To Google’s ‘Climate Change’ Conference By Private Jet Is Hypocritical Or Something
Naw, it's not. It's virtue-signaling. It's the current fashion.
Why Democrats Lose - Jonathan Rodden explores the urban-rural electoral divide.
The Fasting Cure Is No Fad - New research is showing the profound benefits—for weight, longevity and fighting disease—of eating only during limited hours
California Removes Arrest Records From Kamala Harris' Time as Prosecutor from Public Records
After Dems Praise Al Sharpton, WaPo Publishes Devastating Piece Detailing His Ugly Past
Biden Inc. Over his decades in office, ‘Middle-Class Joe’s’ family fortunes have closely tracked his political career.
That's what they do
Trump is delivering for African-Americans. Dems need to work with him to benefit Baltimore
CNN Host Don Lemon Demonizes Black Pastor Who Won't Call Trump Racist
A Dem approach is to scare African-Americans. Every election. It won't work with Trump, though.
Democrats warn of Trump trap
Trump sets modern record for meeting his promises
Covington Catholic High School students file lawsuits against dozens of public figures including Elizabeth Warren, CNN, New York Times reporters and Kathy Griffin, claiming their comments after That encounter were defamatory.
United Nations Singles Out Israel for Violating ‘Women’s Rights’
Why nationalism is required for political success
UK "Up To Its Neck" In RussiaGate Affair, Secret Texts Reveal British Role In Trump Coup Effort
Hezbollah Turning Syria Villages on Israel Border Into Fortresses
Young Palestinians are leaving Gaza in droves. With few jobs and no hope, there is little reason for them to stay
Unless your life mission is to kill Jews, I'd get out of there too.
Friday, August 2. 2019
 Simple
Either an Antipasto or a Primi.
Thursday, August 1. 2019
Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think. Here’s how to make the most of it.
I'd say it depends on what your career is, or your careers are.
Somewhat related, Erik Erikson's Life Stages.
All too gloomy in my view. The good life is not so elusive. Love thy neighbor, etc, and quit focusing on oneself. The Lord will not judge us on our earthly achievements. It's like the Eulogy vs. Resume thing when you die.
 Besides following the laws, paying taxes, supporting children, and being (mostly) courteous to others, what makes a "good citizen"?
Google can move 2.4 million votes. Can't figure out how to embed this C-Span piece, but video is here.
Hal Prince, Giant of Broadway and Reaper of Tonys, Dies at 91
Video of a Piglet Squid
10-Year-Old Boy Reportedly Charged With Aggravated Assault After Hitting Classmate With Ball
Bummer: We Can’t Have Climate Justice Without Word Salad Justice
Threatening teachers' ability to control their classrooms - How the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights gets it wrong on school discipline
Wednesday, July 31. 2019
 Body-building is a somewhat common hobby for men and women. You can term it foolish, but most hobbies are sort of pointless but personally rewarding anyway.
The Guardian is upset (It is always upset about something. That is their brand.) about males who want to look buff: The idealised male body has become bigger, bulkier and harder to achieve. So what drives a generation of young men to the all-consuming, often dangerous pursuit of perfection?
I will join the Guardian in criticising steroid use by both men and women. It just sacrifices health for muscle bulk. The gyms I use have no real body-builders. Strength-builders, sure. General ftness-seekers, lots - but General Fitness includes strength.
On our website, we prefer to focus on "Fitness for Life", while bearing in mind that few women do not want to look "beach-ready" and few guys want to be, or to appear, physically weak or flabby. Some degree of narcissism is just a part of self-respect.
Photo: Jamie Eason is a lady body-builder, no steroids.
“If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen.”
Samuel Adams
How did they work for the "indigenous people"? Scott Adams
I am the indigenous people now. Sue me.
This post represents a major effort by a friend who wanted to share his career's worth of accumulated knowledge and wisdom from the opportunity-seeking end and from the hiring end. He warns that it is not a final draft. He doesn't know when he will get around to polishing it up (because he does have a day job).
Enjoy it, and send it around to those who might find it handy - young or older.
Over a long career, I have been a job-seeker and I have been a C-suite boss. The last time I went looking for a job it was more of an undertaking than I’d anticipated.
Up until then, I’d pretty much walked easily from opportunity to opportunity. After all, in the beginning there were not many skilled professionals in computing and the IT world, and demand far exceeded supply. At the last time I found myself looking for work, I’d nominally retired but had been requested to stay. During the financial meltdown however, all extensions were cancelled and I was summarily out of work with virtually no notice. I was already over 60 and the economy was unfavorable. I landed what I think is a wonderful, challenging, and interesting job but the process took over a year.
The reason I mention this is because at the conclusion of my search, an experienced recruiter said -more or less in passing - that “You ran a great search.” I’d never thought of myself as even doing “a search.” I thought I was looking for a job. These are much the same thing, but I learned that a search is a disciplined way of looking for a job and doing it right makes a big difference in the outcome.
These are my notes on how to do a great job search. For the more experienced reader to get something from this, I’ve had to write to the executive level. If you’re less senior (more junior?) or just starting out, some of this will be overkill, but it is maybe helpful to know this material in advance of needing it. The principles are the same. And while my vantage point is business/corporate, these basic principles should apply to any sort of work or career pursuit.
Other than obvious stuff on dress, I don’t think there is any overtly male/female, but I admit I may used ”he” more than “she” just from habit.
The body of the piece is below the fold -
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