There were seminars that went beyond the internet (but it’s still in there somewhere). One I sat though talked about health. In 2008 the New York Times ran an article that stated sitting in front…
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A big night under the lights.
For a team only two years old there have been quite a number of big moments. The opening night against New York was special, last seasons 3-0 demolition of Colorado impressive, last week in Columbus…
Starting to understand change
My mother died on the 26th. At the time I had no idea how it would change my life. In fact it’s through writing, therapy and a lot of reflection that I have realized just…
When in Orlando… Do as the tourists do.
The conference was fun, I made some interesting connections and learned a few things that are only going to help. One of the advantages of staying in Disney resorts are the restaurants. Disney has you…
SeaTac
Every now and again I need to be reminded about why I love the Pacific Northwest. This was the view from the main lounge in SeaTac on Tuesday afternoon, rather ironically as I was leaving…
A positive sporting experience today…
A nice change of pace this evening after one of the worst England performances I can remember, the game I shall mention no more… OK, no more than once more any way. Tonight was my…
BP loosing touch with reality?
“BP notes the fall in its share price in US trading last night. The company is not aware of any reason which justifies this share price movement.” No seriously, that’s what BP had to say…
Whitechapel Bell Foundry
There is a wonderful story about the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in today’s London Times. The company has been trading as a bell maker since 1570, made both Big Ben (the bell in the clock tower…
My problems with meetings (and an idea or two)
“Meetings are an addictive, highly self-indulgent activity that corporations and other large organizations habitually engage in only because they cannot masturbate” – Dave Barry I spend a significant portion of my day in meetings and…
Beauty is in the naked details
Deep inside our well developed reptilian guy brain there are few things that are processed as fast as “motorbike…” (Aston Martin DB9 comes close). This goes double for new bikes and elevated a little further…