Random Learnings #35
How To Overthrow Democracy Alfred Hugenberg was a German industrialist and politician whom, between the world wars, hoped to overthrow the Weimar Republic by influencing public opinion, rather than constitutionally…
Random Learnings #34
Imperial is the ubiquitous Costa Rican beer, its logo adorning signs at roadside bars and restaurants and for sale in every grocery store and gas station. There is no way…
Security Through Stupidity
© 2024 Scott C Sosna This card was part of our check-in for the Gran Hotel Costa Rica. Don't tell anyone the Wi-Fi password, it's a secret? Be environmentally conscious,…
Air Travel and Drugs
© 2024 Scott C Sosna I saw this flying through O'Hare on our way back from Costa Rica. First time for everything. Each state in the United States has laws…
Random Learnings #33
Crimea has been a major area of conflict and disagreement between Russia and Ukraine since the breakup of the Soviet Union. The 2014 Ukraine Crisis say Russia essentially invade Crimea…
Visiting The Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal, © 2018 Scott C Sosna Two former employers of mine had (have) off-shore offices in Bangalore/Bengaluru, India, and I've made the trip there many times. Despite the travel…
Foodie #5
For my nephew's college graduation, the family celebrated with a meal at Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House in downtown Naperville, Illinois. I ordered the LAKE SUPERIOR WHITEFISH with Mashed…
Meandering Thoughts #24
My employer recently opened an near-shore office in San Jose, Costa Rica, rapidly growing and not approaching 200 hires. Some had doubts about how well near-shoring works, but to date…
Random Learnings #32
On my way to Chicagoland for my nephew's college graduation, I stopped at the Illinois Railway Museum - highly recommended, I'll write up my visit soon - and picked up…
1950s Walmart Greeter?
Everyone has seen the retiree working as a Walmart greeter. Everyone wonders whether the retiree works for the joy of interacting with people or the desperation because money is tight.…