Random Learnings #53
The Italian city of Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia) was the center of a controversy between Italy and the nascent state of Yugoslavia about its post-World War I control, called the…
Lofeten Krigsminne Museum
Unlike other late-night ports Hurtigruten's northbound Coastal Express visits, the stop at Lofoten, Norway is lengthy enough to allow passengers to disembark and explore the city. Though the city is…
Cool Photos #9
Hurtigruten's northbound Coastal Express stops at Molde, Norway late during the second night of the cruise from Bergen. The stop is fairly short - thirty minutes - with no excursions…
Bumper Stickers #1
Seen Friday morning driving on Nicolette Avenue in Minneapolis, MN. Diversity obviously exists despite the federal government's best attempt to stifle it. Ironically, I was on my way to morning…
Unexpected Anonymity
Starting May 7, 2025 (today), a REAL ID driver's license is required to travel within the United States: alternatives do exist but driver's licenses are ubiquitous for intra-national air travel.…
Computers IRL #5
An information kiosk at the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece obviously woke up on the wrong side of bed on the day I visited. And no one to press <F1>…
Cool Photos #8
During a walking tour of Trondheim, Norway, our guided stopped on Brattøra, an artificial island built for industrial use. While he explained the background of the area and pointed out…
Meandering Thoughts #43
In April, I attended Devoxx Greece at the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre: great conference, great venue, blah blah blah. What I can't understand is two UK-styled outlets are installed…