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First, Break All the Rules

2003-12-15 2 min read Books marco
Have you ever read a book that seemed to say the obvious, but whose words of wisdom you then started using as a day-to-day framework to explain to others what seemed so obvious to you? Well, “First, Break All the Rules” is a book like that. It explains how management should be handled, and more importantly how it should NOT be handled, and takes a stand against Dilbertism of all kinds. Continue reading

Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them (A. Franken)

2003-12-06 2 min read Books marco
Once in a while there is a book that leaves a strange taste in my mouth. This year, it was Al Franken’s “Lies”, a self-declared “Fair and Balanced Look at the Right”. It’s my first book by this author, and I read it on a fabulous vacation in Maui. The fact itself I finished it is witness to the fact it was, if nothing else, interesting. But the taste… The premise is that the right consistently accuses the left of all sorts of things, while claiming for itself virtue and honesty and competence. Continue reading

Bad Weather

2003-12-01 1 min read Cycling General marco
New job, and the ardent desire to test the new route – but rain will prevent me and I’ll have to drive, much to my displeasure. This means a new chapter in my life is starting, and as usual things are going to be a little chaotic in the beginning. I’ll have to move out of this place, too, and soon. I am already looking at new sites, and finally I’ll make the step and move to the city again. Continue reading

Maui for Bikers

2003-11-24 1 min read Cycling General marco
I am always surprised at how biker friendly Maui has become. There are the almost ubiquitous bike lanes, the only ones I know that have explicit ‘Yield’ signs for cars turning right. The average speed limit is absurdly low (20 in towns, 45 on the fastest highway you can share) and some of the rides are really worth your money. Take the Hana coast ride, for instance, with its world class views (and the hidden 7000 ft ascent). Continue reading

Haleakala Ride

2003-11-24 1 min read Cycling General marco
Was it worth it? Going up Haleakala in one day, 10,000 ft ascent from sea level, from the ocean to the top of the world? Well, depends… It was a dream of mine, one of the most famous descents in the world, an adventure like no other. From a biking perspective, it was less of an achievement than I thought it would be. Every time I do Old La Honda I am humbled; this time, I wasn’t. Continue reading
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