Life Advice

Linky Links.

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Glenn Reynolds asks AI platforms to comment on his "Demons in the Wall" essay.

- VDH: The Elephant in the Canadian Room.

- Jonathan Turley on Congressional Democrats and the Supreme Court.

- Trump's top 25 achievements. I'm not MAGA or even Republican but you have to agree this is impressive. Don't agree - what were Obama's top achievements?

We Did It Once We Could Do It Again

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Swear I was think of this too

- Heh Heh

- Didn't Barack Obama get a political donation from Osama bin Laden?

- I have the sense of humor of a 12-year old boy.

Friday Flotsam and Jetsam

 Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Yesterday a state judge in Louisiana ruled 40 former pro athletes are eligible to play college sports and the SEC filed suit against LSU in federal court. Today Lane Kiffin is supposed to finalize his football roster - will it include two former NFL players? Tune in for the latest installment of As Lane Turns.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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If by Rudyard Kipling - Read by John Facenda

Bill Walsh's Standard of Performance

Bill Walsh's Standard of Performance which are what I'd consider the bedrock foundation of all of his success.

1. Exhibit a ferocious and intelligently applied work ethic directed at continual improvement.
2. Demonstrate respect for each person in the organization.
3. Be deeply committed to learning and teaching.
4. Be fair.
5. Demonstrate Character.
6. Honor the direct connection between details and improvement; relentlessly seek the latter.
7. Relentlessly seek self improvement 
8. Show self -control, especially under pressure.
9. Demonstrate and prize loyalty.
10. Use positive language and have a positive attitude.
11. Take pride in my effort as an entity separate from the result of that effort.
12. Be willing to go the extra distance for the organization.
13. Deal appropriately with victory and defeat, adulation and humiliation.
14. Promote internal communication that is both open and substantive
15. Seek poise in myself and those that I lead
16. Put the team's welfare and priorities ahead of my own.
17. Maintain an ongoing level of concentration and focus that is abnormally high
18. Make sacrifice and commitment the organization's trademark
19. The leader must exhibit the principles, code of conduct and behavior that he's asking others to emulate.

This Standard of Performance could easily be applied to any organization or even as a personal code of conduct.

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- A growing climate scandal at the US National Academy of Science.

- Coach Prime's honeymoon phase is over. Tonight starts his 4th season as coach of the Buffaloes in their game vs Georgia Tech.

- Glenn Reynolds: Demons in the Walls. A scary though on the possible future of AI.

- A detailed look into the NBA's 36-page report on the Clippers.

Report Illegals to ICE or Lose Federal Welfare Funds - Excellent!

Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Lots things going on with President Trump threatening to rename the strait of Hormuz, college football kicking off in earnest tonight, the Trump $1 coin gets released, etc. - but the mindshare really goes to the NBA ruling on the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. Don't think the timing was coincidental. 

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Quotes for Today

 Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Treaty of Paris

 
The Treaty of Paris signed on this day in 1783 that officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the United States as an independent nation. This is like when the divorce from England became official.

College Football Thoughts

College football is finally back but my thoughts about it have never stopped. Lots happening off the field and some on field action starting tomorrow.

Was having these thoughts anyway and figure may as well jot them down and post upon Substack.

Reminder

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought thought I'd share.

- Rams owner Stan Kroenke enters agreement to buy Angels from Artie Moreno for record $4 billion.

- Kevin Kelly: The Fast Life of a Hot Atom. 20-years old but new to me.

- The cost of living in every US state, Keep wondering why I stay in Mass.

- SEC may not budge on former NFL players not being allow to play in league.

Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Presidents Putin and Xi have criticized the US and Israel's military actions in Iran. Ask yourself if you really want to be aligned with the views of Putin and Xi? Also ask yourself why some seem to be going out of their way to do so?

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Jimmy Buffett on Grief

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) in the Frame of Traumatic Experiences. Concept was new to me.

- Young people are correct to rethink Richard Nixon's legacy.

- SEC school leaders exploring extreme steps over LSU plan to sign former pro athletes. Maybe LSU could form a semi-pro league?

- UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond. There really was no outcry among Bruins fans as many thought the move was overdue.

Reinstate the Smith-Mundt Act

Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

The Supreme Court will allow President Trump to continue to build the White House Ballroom. Denying claims by some who wanted to stop construction. Would be interesting to see if any of these groups also donated to the Obama not a library or were able to take tax deductions on their tantrum.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Life Advice for Everyone - You're Not Dead Till You're Dead

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Heh Heh

- Modern life.

- Heh Heh

- Still funny.

Truth

Via

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Glenn Reynolds: Goodbye Dolly. There's the famous buoy marking the furthest point south in the US and the statue of Dolly may come to represent the furthest point on Earth closest to Heaven.

- Jonathan Turley: Clyburn calls for packing the court with "bakers dozen" to flip cases.

- Icelandic voters reject proposal to restart talks to join EU. Although think it should be pointed out there's roughly 48 US cities with greater populations than Iceland - just saying.

- How the strategic petroleum reserve works. With the news out of Venezuela thought this was a good refresher. 

Monday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Today is August 31st and tomorrow is the start of September. Where did the summer go? Seemed just yesterday I was debating whether to get a season pass to the beach and now I'm wondering if we still have another beach day or two left before it's too cold. Summer stands still for no man.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Cormac McCarthy's Living Room - Not His Library

Things I've Learned

Try to learn something new every day. Here are some of the things I've learned (or re-learned) and try to take to heart. Even if you take just one or a few of these items to heart you could lead a better life.

Hope some of these are new to you or at least you can find one you feel is important to know, remember, and embody. 

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Dolly Parton - a saint? Never thought of it that way but I've also never heard of anyone who more closely matches the criteria.

- The Mount Rushmore of Nuclear. History everyone should be aware of.

- LSU poised to sign former NFL players after SEC agrees to comply with court order. Lane Kiffin really leaning into the black hat.

- John Deere's revenues boosted by datacenter construction. Orders are full for the rest of the year.

Reminder

Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Today is cut down day in the NFL so don't be surprised to see a flurry of mostly 7th round draft picks traded for players as teams think "Better to get something in return for a player than nothing when he's cut." Don't get too excited by these trades as they're done mostly to build either depth or the practice squad.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Installation of the "Red Phone"

Today is the anniversary of the "red phone" which was installed in the White House and the Kremlin to enable better communication between the two nations in wake of the Cuban missile crisis. You have to wonder if it's been used since then? When's the last time it was tested? Do we know if it even still works or is necessary anymore?