Viking Textiles Show Women Had Tremendous Power
Exciting article that details new findings on the archeology of textiles in the Viking era, and the implications for the wealth and power of women in that culture and period.
Viking Textiles Show Women Had Tremendous Power - Scientific American
Alexa, Amazon and loss leading
So it seems that Alexa is making huge losses for Amazon.
It is not that making losses is unusual for Amazon; their entire business model is based on āloss leadingā. The problem with Alexa appears to be that the ālossā wasnāt āleadingā to anythingā¦
Amazon Alexa is a colossal failure - on pace to lose 10 billion this year
I had the opportunity yesterday to provide the sector I work in with a comprehensive update of the work we’ve been doing and set out our focus for the next year. I always find these kinds of opportunities very helpful as they help refine and clarify your story. #mbnov
Watching sheep quietlyĀ graze the green pastoral landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand is remarkably soothing. This one is a Pitt Island sheep - a rare breed from an island in the Rekohu / Chathams group.
Today is Bill and I's 25th anniversary. It's the anniversary of our first date, on 22 November 1997. We went to see LA Confidential - still such a great movie.
The fatigue resulting from my second round of Covid has unfortunately meant I have had to put quite a few plans on ice. But things are looking up! Slowly getting my energy back :)
Iāve been playing a bunch of Canadian songs on repeat today. I made a playlist for Bill which he seems to like.
This is so wonderfulā¦
literature-clock.jenevoldsen.com
@Miraz - I think I might need to learn how to embed things!!
Plants and rocks at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. PÅneke.
The ancient art of barrel making, the work of a āCooperā, has always fascinated me. One of many crafts we once relied on, but is now a rare and marginal skill. #mbnov #crafts
Iāve never really understood the appeal of a franchise. I want to do things that Iām passionate about; not follow a predetermined set of models. #mbnov