My friend Jeff and I try to get together for a Friday lunch once or twice a month. We often discuss work, politics and management, particularly as it relates to his job and potential advancement … although we recognized the limited number of years for that second part. Anyway, one of the books he is reading and wanted me to read so we could discuss was Dan Ariely‘s Predictably Irrational(knowing I would like it). As with many ebooks nowadays, they can be challenging to loan out — that was the case with his AmazonKindle version, which he was reading on his iPad and does not off the 2-week loan option. So he offered to loan me his older first generation Kindle e-Ink version which I haven’t read from in years … I think the last time was a Nook ebook reader and was 7-years ago when I borrowed my daughter’s Barnes and Noble Nook reader? Anyway, I had forgotten just how much I enjoyed reading with out a glare or being comfortable reading in bright sunlight. On top of that, holding "even his old Kindle" made me realized how heavy reading from an iPad Air2 (with a Brydge keyboard) can be. Using his Kindle appealed to me enough to take up a digital author/publisher who follows my business and had offered me a Kindle if I would edit and promote his writing on my blog and social networks (just in case you see something on MyDesultoryBlog).
Back to reading the book; it is going to be an easy read because it quickly caught my attention and starts with a little marketing talk, such as how we intuitively make valuation decisions based on comparison. Some of the studies and examples are enlightening when marketers use the "decoy effect." Another term is "relativity" which capitalizes on "jealously and envy" when comparing. The example of CEO compensation was a good one and exactly the opposite effect than was intended when federal securities regulators forced companies to reveal (shame) "details about the pay and perks of their top executives." Instead of putting downward pressure on executive pay, the publicity saw other executives demanding contracts and pay of their peers. Now most CEO make 300 to 400 times what a company’s average worker makes (compared to just 36 times back in the mid-1970s). Perhaps and update when I get my own Kindle and finish the book — a good read so far though.
An aside … saw a couple cute items on Twitter the other day … first a humorous profile and second, if you have (or had) little kids and Legos … or even watch the movie Toy Story, you can appreciate the photo.
With the buds and flowers popping this Easter weekend around Cincinnati, a sunny morning was a great opportunity to put the lesser used prime lens on my new Four ThirdsLumix GX8 camera. The 14-140 stabilized zoom is usually on my camera for convenience, but today I suspect the slightly faster f1.7 prime lens might be sharper at the smaller f16 and f22 aperture settings for colorful flowers … and know it is better for macrophotography (focuses closer).
I’m still fighting with the “manual focus” mode (forgetting) as it is difficult to preview the images on a bright sunny day either on the small display or viewfinder (the photo at the top is way out of focus … therefore no “click-larger view” image).
Also before running outside for the depth-of-field closed aperture flowers photos, I pointed up at the ceiling fan for a series of shutter speed “stop action” tests.
Redbud trees are blooming as are the Lilacs, Magnolias, Tulips, etc (see a few more flowering plants below the break and “click” for larger photos).
Standing up for your own views is a good thing. Recognizing the views and values of others is a great thing. Coming together in respect for others is much too rare a thing … but it is likely the only way we’ll find peace while living here on this earth.
Whether or not you accepted Jesus as your Savior or recognize the Deity of Christ (email me if you’re on the fence) … don’t let His teaching and message of LOVE for mankind get lost this Easter.
“What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture, and go after the one which is lost, until he finds it? “And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. “And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’ “I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. – Luke 15:4-7
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. “For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through Him. – John 3:16-17
Last week someone asked me about my large screened notebook, the 15.6″ Lenovo Yoga 710 with an Intel i5-7200U CPU (2.50GHz), 8 GB memory and a rather smallish 256GB SSD. The question was whether I would recommend it. The answer is yes … if you can live with a couple small nits that I have mentioned before:
It’s not exactly pristine landscaping this year at the Corbett abode, but seeing the rapidly growing grass and spring flowers popping out feels good. This is the first year that I recall actually missing winter.
Although this seems a tad bit goofy … as a backpacker, cruising sailor, vagabond traveler … there are occasions where water is limited or a proper bathroom facility is non-existent that this could come in handy.
My friend Jeff and I try to get together for a Friday lunch once or twice a month. We often discuss work, politics and management, particularly as it relates to his job and potential advancement … although we recognized the limited number of years for that second part. Anyway, one of the books he is reading and wanted me to read so we could discuss was Dan Ariely‘s Predictably Irrational (knowing I would like it). As with many ebooks nowadays, they can be challenging to loan out — 
that was the case with his Amazon Kindle version, which he was reading on his iPad and does not off the 2-week loan option. So he offered to loan me his older first generation Kindle e-Ink version which I haven’t read from in years … I think the last time was a Nook ebook reader and was 7-years ago when I borrowed my daughter’s Barnes and Noble Nook reader? Anyway, I had forgotten just how much I enjoyed reading with out a glare or being comfortable reading in bright sunlight. On top of that, holding "even his old Kindle" made me realized how heavy reading from an iPad Air2 (with a Brydge keyboard) can be. Using his Kindle appealed to me enough to take up a digital author/publisher who follows my business and had offered me a Kindle if I would edit and promote his writing on my blog and social networks (just in case you see something on MyDesultoryBlog). 
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