See this gentleman here speaking to his tenant. She pays rent, she pays council tax. He firstly argues that, “why should i invest money in flats we’re pulling down in a few years” Then its, why should we invest in an “unsecured tenant” https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1051319115213473 The sense of self entitlement culture. Its not, she pays rent and council tax. He takes …
Parish Council
I’ve been a Parish Councillor for the order of a few months now. Not quite made the year. But been much to sort out and discuss. Helped get neighbourhood watch implemented in the Village. Reported some damage in and around the Parish (well these were last year). Nice to see a damaged path i reported has now been repaired. Always …
Diabetes update
Some really encouraging news from the doctor today. my Hpa1c which was measured at 85 last year (quite high that) came down to 71 when it was again tested last Sept 2019. Suffices to say its dropped again to 53 which is close to what normal is. Which i believe is around 45. So a fair bit away from the …
Evolving
I think if the pandemic has taught us one key thing, its the importance of adapting. Many will debate Darwinism for its role in Biology, be that as it may, but the theory can certainly be applied for business. The businesses which failed during the pandemic, were for the large part dying anyway. Massive corporate titans, which too all intents …
Jobsearch frustrations
During my years as a trainer, I realised the tide of things were turning with learning tending towards the online market. Which makes sense. It costs much to send delegates away for training. Lost labour for the day, or days while they are away. Cost of travel, overnight accommodation, sustenance etc it all mounts up. As such, I realised if …
Computers selecting job candidates
Just spotted this on the BBc, frankly its been happening for sometime https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55932977 The problem is, its become dead easy to email a CV. Gone are the days where you had to “word process” or type an individual CV and covering letter then physically post it to a job application or perspective employer. Now its all done at the click …
Diabetes update
After close to a year following the 5:2 it is clear it has benefits, my bloods have come down. But by itself I don’t think it’s enough. Exercise is important too. For me Mountain biking has become a massive part of my life with my new Carerra Vengengce being used most days for up to 8 – 10 miles. It …
Diabetes–my story
I was diagnosed with diabetes back in 2010, when my eldest child was in utero. My wife, Cathy, was tested for diabetes as they do when preggars. For a joke i thought i would test mine and wow, i wasnt laughing. As i recall it wasnt bad, it was 8.0 something. But enough for me to get to the doctors, …
History
Its strange how this has become an interest over the years. I had an uncle (now deceased) who was very much a historian (Scottish History). Plus an inspirational teacher. For me, i went the way of military history. I suppose i always wanted to join the military as a boy. Not for the want of trying, I attended officer candidate …
ASCOM
ASCOM is certainly a clunky utility to use on a telescope, but it is the hobby standard for operating a mount. Not least that its free to download and use which i suppose makes it popular with a number of amateur astronomers across the globe. When i first got my NEQ6 (or EQ6 to the rest of us) i did …