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Cycling

What could you do more of? I do not hesitate to state, I should cycle more in the next few months. 100km per day three times a week means about 300km per week. I believe this is great for my heart and my general health. Just do it. 5 hours of cycling including a few breaks should be great for myself. Die Wälder rauschen leise,Der Mond steht silbern klar,Ich geh auf stiller ReiseUnd träum, wie einst es war. Die Vögel schlafen drüben,Im Nest am alten Baum,Nur meine Sehnsucht blühenIm Herzen wie ein Traum. Ein Bächlein flüstert Lieder,So zart, so heimlich schön,Es ruft die Liebe wieder,Die längst schon ist verweh’n. Doch wenn die Sterne funkelnUnd Nacht den Tag verweht,Dann spür ich tief im Dunkeln,Wie still mein Herz noch geht. Evening | Credit phb Living & working with Passion Passion Fruit | Credit phb

Flights

Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. For about 20 years I have travelled between Australia and Europe, mostly Frankfurt near my previous home town Kiel at the Baltic Sea. I was born right in the middle of Holstein near RD. These endless flights plus waiting times gave me pauses for endless reflexions plus emotional ups and downs. Who are we, anyway? Why are we here at all? What means endless and far away? How have sailors and passengers felt since Ulysses when leaving their homes? And explorers like Shackleton and Amundsen and Scott? What is eternity? How deep is the ocean? How far are the stars away from us? How does an insect feel when on a ship at the ocean? Are there any Gods? Interesting to get out of balance or tune, indeed! Good morning from Australia, my dear neighbour | Credit phb

Agentic AI

Credit phb The agentic AI revolution is reshaping the workplace in profound ways, blending autonomy, intelligence, and collaboration between humans and machines. Here’s a concise overview of the key concepts and emerging trends: 🧠 What Is Agentic AI? Agentic AI refers to systems that go beyond simple automation. These agents: Perceive environments via sensors, APIs, or user input Make decisions based on goals and external data Act independently with minimal human oversight Learn from experience to improve over time A Unlike traditional AI tools, agentic AI can plan, adapt, and execute multi-step workflows—essentially becoming digital coworkers. 🏢 How It’s Transforming the Workplace Agentic AI is driving a new organizational paradigm called the agentic organization, where humans and AI agents collaborate at scale: Virtual agents handle complex workflows, from customer service to project management Physical agents (like drones or robots) interface with the real world for logistics, maintenance, and more B Hybrid teams of humans and AI agents are becoming the norm, with AI augmenting human decision-making and productivity C 📈 Economic & Workforce Impact 90% of jobs could be impacted by AI, according to Morgan Stanley, with agentic AI contributing up to $490 billion annually in economic value D New roles will emerge—just as the internet created social media managers and app developers, AI will spawn careers we haven’t yet imagined Reskilling is urgent: 59% of workers may need retraining by…

Homecoming

This post is about Homecoming … Linked https://outofafricasite.wordpress.com/2025/09/13/home/ With my little cute sister mouse around 1968 | Credit phb Building a house near the Baltic SeaFamily | Album | Photo Credits phb When leaving the German Army (Heer), my father JDB planned to build a house for his family near the Uni in Kiel, the capital of S – H between the horizons. My sister Antje then 15, wrote a poem and as a gift produced a photo album for our parents. This site was designed in honour of my parents Johann & Annita and my brother Jens and my two sisters. Thank you Antje, thank you Gesa, having documented and collected footage plus text. Credit Antje | phb Published by Author and Blogger Peter Hanns Bloecker, (Retired). Linked Updated Sat 13 Sep 2025. Credit Antje | phb Credit Antje | phb Jens | Credit phb Just tired | Credit phb My 2CV | Credit phb Jens | Credit phb Just thinking | Credit phb Jens with Wolfgang | Time for a chat | Credit phb My Dad JDB with his beautiful wife Annita (The Teachers) | Credit phb Credit phb Born in Osterstedt and growing up in Holstein, I came to the final conclusion, ECK is a coastal town near Kiel, where I might retire one day. Why? The Mother of all questions.

Sorry

What is a word you feel that too many people use?words A word once spoken, cannot be called back. So my first choice would be sorry. However the context and situation are most important. Why? In some countries, the word sorry has become part of the culture. The effect is, people say sorry not to apologize or fix a problem or relationship, it is just a word to get away with what they did or what happened. Just an unimportant incident, that would not need a sorry in other cultures / countries at all. In some relationships the word sorry does not exist! The hardest word for some men. (Elton John) In short: The cultural use of sorry in NZ and Australia is generally said an act of being polite, instead of rude. Which countries - in your mind - stand more for being rude, not polite? What happens, when education fails? When adequate behaviour is not learnt? More here soon to come! #culture #gaps https://videopress.com/v/oA3AEs4a?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Line Dance Country | Credit phb From Candlelight to Boot‑Scoot: Two Rooms, One Rhythm of Belonging I. Jena, Winter 1799Snow fretted the panes of Caroline Schlegel’s home, muffling the town beyond. Inside, the room was an orchestration of voices — Goethe’s measured cadences, Novalis’ luminous musings, Caroline’s deft interjections that kept the air alive. Around the table, thought moved like a dance: philosophy circling poetry,…

Tweed Heads

This area has its own charme along the Tweed River Mouth with trawlers and river views from the hills above the Twin Towns. Sunday Hinterland Trip from the Gold Coast. Another hidden gem, indeed! Like an old Harbour Town. Along the Northern River Coast of New South Wales, you will find more River Fishing old Settlements with very special Communities. Try our near Yamba the township of MacLean and Woodridge area and the small town of Evans Head. Screenshot Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Updated Sun 10 Aug 2025 by Author and Blogger Peter H Bloecker. Linked Tweed River Marina | Credit phb Rivers along NSW Evans Head | Credit phb Maclean NSW | Credit phb Maclean NSW | Credit phb

Choices

Left or right? Hot or cold? Mercedes or BYD? Old or young? #Hegel #Marx Are you seeking security or adventure? There are pathways and there are trails. Language skills means code switching skills. Are we here into HTML or rather Youtube? Codes and Elon Musk. Media or attention seeking? Searching stars? Gazing at stars? Searching for Rainbows? There are questions and stupid questions. Above is a rather stupid question or prompt! My answer here, though stupid prompt: Logo Peter H Bloecker or in German Blöcker Star Gazer | Looking for Adventure Gunther von Hagens Copyright protected, sorry! Am looking for adventures all the time, as like a curious child I am exploring my backyards. Security first, 4 sure … Transport: Walking, cycling, wondering, Susuki 1000cc, planes and boats. OTW and in the water. Body Language seen in Brisbane Exhibition | Credit #phb Plasti - Fi - Cation Science and Fiction Reading plus Writing Skills Think first, then speak. Silence is Golden. Music is the Languge. Enough is enough. Linked Updated Sun 13 Jul 2025. #phb

Habits

Maria and exploring our backyards here | Credit phb What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? This is a very good question, indeed. Have to think first: In a job application I might fail, I would think. Do I use any strategies at all? Do I really wish comfort? What are my comfort zones, if any? In a nutshell: As I have reached 75 years of age, I do not need any comfort in my daily life at all. I rather go through efforts and challenges and face them while they come up. However, not wasting my time is a motto. So re - reading Atomic Habits and knowing what I wish to do during my remaining days and weeks and months and years: This is really important for me, comfort no, rather not! Tasks and new challenges, yes, for sure. More reading? Depends … More blogging? Yes, of course. As long as it takes. Who are you, and how many? Screenshot by phb War Museum Screnshot by phb With Copilot you can try yourself and give it some shape according to needs: Copilot Version #1 Stillness, Repeated: Notes on Daily Comfort By Peter H Bloecker Author and active Blogger Profile Newsletter Edition – 9 July 2025 Version A warm mug cupped in both hands.A window cracked open to birdsong.A list written slowly, not to rush—but…

Winter

Around the Gold Coast in Queensland. And winter camping. On the move again around the Tweed River by bike: Splendid winter days here at the Gold Coast at present. You really cannot beat them. Tweed Coast NSW Canungra QLD Canungra QLD Winter Camping | Credit phb Winter Camping | Credit phb At night around 12 or 10 degrees C and over the day 22 or more. Magic happens There’s something magical about Gold Coast winters: balmy days, crisp mornings, and that perfect blend of sunshine and fresh sea air. July highs average around 19 °C or more, while lows dip to about 14 or 12 °C, making it the coolest—and arguably most comfortable—month of the year for me. Crisp, Sunshine-Kissed Mornings Wake up to clear skies and around 7 hours of sunshine, painting the surf and hinterland in golden light. With an average day length of 10 hours and 34 minutes, you’ve got plenty of daylight for beach walks, markets, or a quick surf before work or brunch. Perfect Winter Activities Beach strolls at Burleigh Heads, enjoying uncrowded sands and cooler water (average sea temp is 21.5 °C or even more). Hinterland hikes in Springbrook or Lamington National Park, where misty mornings clear into sunlit vistas Weekend visits to the Eumundi Markets or Carrara Markets—fresh produce, artisan crafts and warm coffee Whale-watching cruises as humpbacks migrate north (July marks the start…

Canberra

What students should know about the Federal Elections in 2025 in Australia, compared to other nations like USA or Britain or China or France. Outcome still open, as counting continues, however landslide victory of Anthony Albanese (Labour) is secured. International reactions interpret this victory (like the Canadian outcome) as an anti Trump result, as the opposition leader Peter Dutton has used Trump rhetorics and wanted new nuclear power plants plus stopping the renewables and use more coal. Here’s a breakdown of how elections for the Senate and the House of Representatives differ in Australia: 1. House of Representatives Election (Lower House) Seats: 151 (one per electorate, based on population distribution) Voting System: Preferential voting (voters rank candidates in order), for instance 1 to 6. Winner: The candidate with an absolute majority (over 50% of votes after preferences) wins the seat. Government Formation: The party (or coalition) with a majority of seats forms government. Election Cycle: Every three years, though early elections can occur. 2. Senate Election (Upper House) Seats: 76 (12 per state, 2 per territory) Voting System: Proportional representation (voters rank parties or candidates) Winner: Seats are allocated based on vote share, ensuring a mix of major and minor parties. Government Formation: The Senate does not form government but plays a major role in reviewing laws. Election Cycle: Half the Senate is elected every three years, except for territories, which…

Australia

Warum Wahlpflicht? Labour | Credit phb Labour | Credit phb Australian Electoral Commision AEC AEC | #phb #Democracy #Elections #Australia #Canberra This post is about a local and independent candidate Erchana Murray - Bartlett at the Gold Coast in Queensland. About the 2025 Federal Elections in Australia The Sun Also Rises | Credit #phb Erchana Murray-Bartlett is running as an independent candidate for McPherson, aiming to bring a fresh approach to leadership A B. Her campaign focuses on community-driven policies, addressing issues like housing affordability, healthcare access, and environmental protection A. She’s also a record-breaking marathon runner who raised over $100,000 for wildlife conservation C B. Her commitment to listening to and representing her community sets her apart A. What matters most to you in a candidate? Watch the video (Youtube), why Independent Candidates can make a big difference in a hung parliament situation! Youtube Website Go To The Distance Linked Screenshot #phb Screenshot #phb Screenshot #phb Watch the Aussie campaign 2025 Federal Election, and listen to the words carefully. What is empty blurb? What is empty rhetorics? Cui Bono? Screenshot seen in Hamburg | Credit phb | Bank System McPherson District Gold Coast Queensland | Credit phb Local Heroes and Community driven TEAL Two major parties Liberals and Labor in Australia Colours are blue and red. About Green Light (Traffic Light) Campaign Environment and Climate External Website Linked Nota Bene:…

Education

Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to. Once a teacher, always a teacher … The problem obviously is, you cannot stop curiosity! But you can stop educating or even teach people. Some people love teachers, but most people hate teachers! Why? The Mother of all questions … Why do you ask? Wisdom | Credit phb

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