Working Hours Mean Working Hours

When many Americans think of Germany, images of WWII soldiers and Hitler often come to mind. But what many people don’t realize is that Germany is the industrial powerhouse of Europe, and is a leading manufacturer of goods for export to developing Asian nations. We don’t hear about the superiority of German engineering in Volkswagen commercials for nothing!

The economic engine of the EU, Germany single-handedly saved the Eurozone from collapse in 2012. At the same time, German workers enjoy unparalleled worker protections and shorter working hours than most of their global counterparts. How can a country that works an average of 35 hours per week (with an average 24 paid vacation days to boot) maintain such a high level of productivity? 

Working Hours Mean Working Hours

--- Kjell

WELCOME

Our new family member is born and home.

We love her so much!!!

--- Kjell

Marathon win #10

I won my 10th Marathon. Not my fastest run, but with little training and the experience of 70+ Marathons, I pulled of another victory. --- Kjell
PS: Thank you CDA Press for the great picture!

Kona time again

Same procedure than every year!

ALOHA --- Kjell

Akecheta - my native name (online questionare)

Akecheta translates to Fighter. You stand up for what your believe in, nobody can stop you once you've found your passion. One of your best qualities is that not much can bring you down, so people can always count on you to help them out.

--- Kjell

#22 in the books

Thanks to everyone for the support.

I had a good Ironman this year.

--- Kjell

Indy my running partner ...

She is a great running partner!
"Enter the best personal trainer you might ever find -- your dog! Think about it: no need to make polite conversation" - runnersworld.com
--- Kjell

LGI certification

Getting LGI certified. This weekend is the start of the class.
Lets see how it goes.
One thing is for sure, it makes it for a long week/weeks.
--- Kjell

25.000

I am keeping it up.
25000 pages views as of today.
--- Kjell

Win #2

Today, I experimented with a long run and a hard race. I started at 5am for a 18 mile long run.
Got home ate some and drove to race a 5km race at the Freeman HS.
Time was slow (18:12min), but I felt pretty good for the first 2 miles, than my legs locked up.
Good test and another win in the books.
--- Kjell

Bread

Best bread is your own bread. And it is inexpensive/easy!

--- Kjell

Honor

What an honor to receive this award for my work in 2013!

--- Kjell

First race … first win

Great to start the  racing year with a win. Snowy and windy conditions. I still pulled off a controlled 5km win - in 16:58min! There was room to the second guy and in my speed;)
--- Kjell

Long brick

Lets get this done, team! --- Kjell

It is amazing what nature has to offer ...

Biestmilch, also known as Colostrum, is one of the most powerful substances 

developed by nature to support life.

Experience the Power of Biestmilch Immunity for more stress-resistance and well-being that you may stay healthy in competition and everyday Life.

--- Biestmilch.com

--- Kjell

Loving the snow

Indy is loving life and the snow!!! --- Kjell

Solid training month

I started the year OK.

Had a solid January and will go from there.
Hope to catch some races soon! --- Kjell

Wonderful evening

This was a wonderful evening with my beautiful wife at our BMC winter party.

Love you --- Kjell

What a view

Thanks Andy for taking me out in the back country today. I enjoyed it big time.

--- Kjell

Honu

This is just an amazing piece:

Major Features of the HONU™ 650 System

• Lifts 6.5 million gallons of water per day with efficient 1/4 horsepower gear motor

• Six feet diameter and low profile base unit (less than 28 inches high)

• Design options – fountain, lights, colors, remote control

• Low energy consumption from normal power supply or solar/battery system (future)  

• Stable and energy efficient - gentle flow uplifting water in a vortex

• Legs protect the impeller and pond lines

• Stainless steel components and all mechanical and electrical systems are above the water

• Built-in flotation and access cap on top for easy service

• No maintenance service requirements for the component

Made in America

new day = new opportunity

Take everyday as a new opportunity to do/be your best! --- Kjell