The image is a little out of focus. Sorry.
Night sky was black, the ‘little boats’ left yesterday.
A couple of lights usually bobbing on the water. Not last night.
Today you can’t even see some of the cliffs on the island, much less the Coromandel.
Somehow the Sun is forcing itself through.
Why are foreign language shows dubbed with one version of English and subtitled with a different version. I mean TOTALLY DIFFERENT.
.. reminding me that I somehow watched the first two episodes ( I think on Prime) .. and never went further, since we are in the Acorn camp - not Britbox. (Should I swap?)
📽️ Not a bad show - but like Bob says;
“The Responder” is dark. There are no characters you can identify with, root for. If you want an uplifting show, “The Responder” is not for you.
One correction to Bob’s review - it is not set in Scotland - it is in Liverpool. But yes … gritty.
Maybe I am not following this kind of news tightly enough, but my suspicion is outside of the specific affected geographies it isn’t being written about too much. But it should be.
Let me translate. The Park Fire in California is the 7th largest in Recorded Californian History. It is 2 days old.
Over The Space of 45 Minutes
I know the ‘series’ ended - but that doesn’t mean I don’t still take the pictures.
It All Started Here
15 Minutes After That
and 30 Minutes After That
Solving Big Questions - One At A Time
There are many deep questions in life that have been answered (case in point … sandwiches), but some remain.
This is my contribution to one such remnant.
This Way
Or This Way
Solved
/end
I just read that the Tories don’t feel that they have fallen far enough … so are doubling down on the eradication challenge listing BOJO, Cameroon (sic), PritiP, Braverman … as potential PMs to unite the party …
I didn’t see the Paris opening but I understand some people are upset - it said in here.
Nah - it wasn’t people at all - it was Tate and Butker.
Andrew Tate wrote on X, previously called Twitter, “They do not promote anything as hard as they promote homosexuality.” Tate attached a screenshot of the controversial performance in his post.
Harrison Butker, kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, cited Galatians 6:7 to condemn the ‘Last Supper’ act. He posted on his Instagram stories, “Be not deceived, God is not mocked.” ###Dear France - Thank you
💬 5 Reminders
It’s Saturday - so just sorting out things that I saved and never did anything with - but these 5 - I dunno - good reminders.
In case anyone is confused …
… or stupid.
A solid reminder that I need from time to time.
The idea behind this one often resurfaces in my mind (not the precise words mind), but I find the essence to be a good reminder of the importance of stepping away. It isn’t really what he is asking about - but still right.
He’s talking about WeWork and Uber.
📺 Presumed Innocent
Another in that 🖇️ theme of ‘TV shows that were movies’. Just watched the last. Unusually for me, not as a binge - but week by week - and loved it.
In case you were wondering about 🖇️that last post, 🖇️ I just dispatched this on Substack, which links back.
Thinking about performance.
🎥 Find Me Falling, 2024 - ★★★
Cute - ish … without Harry, wouldn’t have bothered. Been a while since I’d seen him … anywhere. Hallmark anyone?
What Is A High-performing System?
I thought I would ask ChatGPT 4o
A “High-performing System” refers to a well-organized and efficient framework or setup that consistently delivers optimal results. This concept can apply to various contexts, such as organizations, technology infrastructures, or even processes. Key characteristics of a high-performing system include:
- Efficiency: Resources, including time, energy, and materials, are used effectively, minimizing waste and maximizing output.
- Integration: Components or subsystems work together seamlessly, ensuring smooth operations and coordination.
- Reliability: The system consistently performs well under various conditions, maintaining a high standard of quality and dependability.
- Scalability: It can adapt to increasing demands or changing circumstances without a significant drop in performance.
- Innovation: The system incorporates the latest technologies and methodologies, staying ahead of the curve in its field.
- Adaptability: It can respond and adjust to new challenges, changes in the environment, or shifts in requirements quickly and effectively.
- Sustainability: The system maintains its performance over the long term, often incorporating eco-friendly or resource-conscious practices.
In essence, a high-performing system is about creating and maintaining a setup that maximizes productivity, efficiency, and quality, while being adaptable and sustainable.
In New Zealand I run my phone on SparkNZ, who sent me an email that included this line;
It looks like the device you’re using relies on 3G for some functions, so it’s important you use our device checker to confirm whether you need to replace your device to stay connected.
As far as I know, the only function 3G has on my phone is when there isn’t a 4G network - which is surely a Spark issue, not a phone issue?
Or am I missing something?
If I am not - doesn’t this seem a bit scammy? …
OOHH OOHH - you need to upgrade your phone in case it stops working …. here’s a link to do that.
🎥 2 Guns, 2013 - ★★★½
An older one. Couple o’ great action stars .. one of them a great actor .. but somehow the movie wasn’t great. Not bad, but not great.
🪦 Bob - I only just realized. I hadn’t seen the news - but it does explain why my YouTube feed was full of some of your classics. Thank you. I have laughed with you for years. So did my Mum and Dad. You were THAT good.
I have no idea why I hadn’t seen this already - I mean - it is 6 years old. But now I have - I am sharing.
🔗 📼 Ray Dalio - Radical Transparency and Algorithmic Decision-making
It just occurred to me that ‘Eno’ is ‘Neo’ is the …