After Sunday and Monday's 4-6" of rain in LA basin, let's check in on that Big Bear Bald Eagle nest. Can you see Jackie as she protects her biggest brood ever (3 eggs!) - As a comparison here's the nest a few weeks ago: The mods assure us these eagles are well able to survive... Continue Reading →
Sweet Rice Thai (Gardena)
We've been to Sweet Rice twice now. Recommended by our LA foodie friends, it is delicious. I judge a Thai place by their Panang curry, and theirs is great. About $18. This is a place to try. Sweet Rice 1630 W Redondo Beach Blvd #4, Gardena, CA 90247 https://maps.app.goo.gl/6tKygFXBEUMD1rvN6
Pizzaria Mozza (Newport Beach)
Nancy Silverton and her bread empire have several pizza outposts in LA that we have meaning to go to for forever. Now that I'm part of the Cedars Sinai Long COVID study I have ample opportunity to check out ALL the SoCal restaurants as I trek back and forth to LA. Only open for lunch... Continue Reading →
Jackie and Shadow lay an egg
Our local Big Bear bald eagle celebrities, Jackie and Shadow, have laid the first egg of the season! Hatching expected in approx 35-39 days. Last year's eggs sadly were not fertilized and thus no chicks rewarded Jackie's epic egg sitting, literally up to her neck in snow in one of the coldest and snowiest winters... Continue Reading →
Insurance industry has nowhere to spread the risk
Next Door confirms that So Cal homeowners insurance is next to impossible to get now. Forget what was true a year ago. "Despite some concessions from regulators, insurers are bracing for a tough future. Allstate’s Wilson said that everywhere in the country is at some risk from increasingly severe weather. “There is no place that’s... Continue Reading →
Travelers keep making the Same Mistakes – NYT
"You really need to leave a 24-hour cushion for anything important, and make it 48 for a once-in-a-lifetime event like a big wedding or cruise departure or Super Bowl kickoff. In the United States alone, 88,419 flights were canceled in the first three quarters of 2023." Help! It’s Almost 2024 and Travelers Keep Making the Same Mistakes.... Continue Reading →
We love Les Frenchies
One of our favorite YouTubers, a couple of "a certain age", here to explain Paris to us. https://www.certainagemag.com/post/lost-and-found-in-paris-with-les-frenchies
Veterans Day: Star of India sails San Diego bay
Outstanding YouTube of the 160 year old Star of India setting sail and touring San Diego Harbor. With a little help from some tugs. Don't miss the sailors in the rigging pulling the sails back up. https://youtu.be/TXqysG4DpkE?si=LZmwxRhcNTX6VR1E
Miscellaneous Nov 2023
- Black Friday: "Black Friday is a great time to buy TVs and tech products" https://lifehacker.com/what-to-expect-this-black-friday-1850941407. "Buying early is your best strategy if you want to score a deal. If you see a good discount in an early Black Friday sale, don’t assume it will be a precursor to a better deal in late November.... Continue Reading →
LA Tiki Bars
Mr Tiki Bar and I have been to 4 or 5 of these and they have all have extensive decor and craft drinks. A great place to meet friends! "The ultimate guide to tiki bars across Southern Californiahttps://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-tiki-bars-los-angeles-orange-county-san-diego-venturaFrom classic tiki haunts to new speakeasies, these are the best tiki bars and Polynesian-inspired restaurants in San... Continue Reading →
Cheapest form of electricity 2023
The question is not what caused global warming. The question is what are we going to do about it. . I Study Climate Change. The Data Is Telling Us Something New. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/13/opinion/climate-change-excessive-heat-2023.html (paywall)
Miscellaneous October 2023
“Whereas Tokyo is known as a city of transplants and Kyoto has a reputation for being inscrutable, Osaka is a stark contrast,” said Andres Zuleta, founder of Boutique Japan, a luxury travel specialist. “People in Osaka tend to be both very proud of their local culture and remarkably open to sharing it.” https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/visit-marseille-over-paris-osaka-over-tokyo-second-city-vacation-cc9fdd84?mod=djemwsjtravel Rejoice in these... Continue Reading →
Honolulu Sept ’23 – Dining
Here's our restaurant visit list. It's easy to eat light-ish in Hawaii with all the fish, fruit, sushi, and snack like options. - Ninja Sushi. Many locations, fast, cheap-ish, good. Usually our post flight pick me up, just outside of HNL. 4/5 stars. Crushed Ahi Bowl! - Duke's Waikiki. Mr A hates capers and yet... Continue Reading →
Jerome Powers, played by Montgomery Burns
Steve Goldstein's Simpsons spoof of Jerome Power's press conference is just money. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-jerome-powell-press-conference-as-expressed-through-simpsons-gifs-c3c964a2?mod=home-page When your audience searches in vain for new information... And strong, actionable positions... That would give consumers hope... But instead we are left with just tea leaves... You might get more out of just going outside and conversing with the squirrels instead.... Continue Reading →
PGA Tour Grill > Aspire Lounge (SAN)
Better food, better surroundings, and less crowded than Aspire Lounge...which was FULL with a line of 20 people waiting at 7am. No thank you. The PGA Tour Grill at SAN came to our emotional rescue with the free dining benefit of the Chase Priority Pass. Not shown: nice 3 egg omelet with fancy sauces, hash... Continue Reading →
Defeated by a 10 minute conversation
https://qz.com/young-hackers-are-sticking-up-las-vegas-casinos-for-hef-1850837238 "With MGM, a short telephonic exchange and some collaboration with a ransomware-as-a-service group called ALPHV, also known as BlackCat, was all it took. In April 2022, America’s cyber defense agency issued an alert noting that ALPHV had “compromised at least 60 entities worldwide." "All ALPHV ransomware group did to compromise MGM Resorts was hop on LinkedIn, find an employee, then... Continue Reading →
Good news: Wind and Solar Outgenerates Coal in U.S.
Finally something to feel good about! Renewables are out producing coal: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-a-first-wind-and-solar-generated-more-power-than-coal-in-u-s/ And here's the 2022 data from the NYT: Solar and Wind taking off with the old data point of 23pct renewable energy expected in 2023 Why? The cost of renewables is dropping exponentially: And here is President Biden's contribution: "An equally potent force,... Continue Reading →
Dinosaur of Ta Prohm (Cambodia)
I've been feeling slightly guilty about painting so many pictures from Google Maps even tho I use non copyrighted Google Maps Street views. Mr A keeps asking why don't I paint our own pictures. So I went back to our 2015 trip to Cambodia and Angkor Wat. Mr A enabled me to browse the photos... Continue Reading →
Call for Faster Climate Action – NYT
The most important issue facing us today. Call for Faster Climate Action
Somewhere in the Pacific Northwest
Two fellows walk from the bar towards the front door. The 50ish one appears to be holding up the 60ish one. They stumble by me. I wonder what would happen if they stumble into the chair next to me and spill my very full tote bag. They don't, but sure enough just as they pass... Continue Reading →
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