September 2009
12 posts
Review of the Macally Ecofan bamboo laptop... →
I was intrigued the other day to come across a laptop “ventilator” tablette (2300 revs / minute and 23.5 decibels) which is designed to evacuate the heat coming from your portable…
Mainstream Media Strategy - Recommendation from a... →
As mainstream media (MSM) companies continue to scramble to find a winning model, I am inspired to write a post based on the interactive (read: moderation) strategy that the BBC has put in…
Alain Prost à l'Universite d'Ete du MEDEF 2009 →
Alain Prost au MEDEF Universite d’Été 2009. L’automobile reflète bien le monde à l’extérieur, a dit Alain Prost. Il y existe une lutte des experts et ingénieurs qui se contredisent…
Why do we sleep? Should we nap? →
I have written in the past about sleep, in particular how interesting and revealing the study of sleep was for me at University (see here). What has always baffled me is that Sleep…
Some nettle-related cheeses and great service in... →
During my visits to London, I tend systematically to buy cheese, English cheese that is, to bring back home to Paris… to my French wife and family. Coals to Newcastle you…
I love brands ... at a major discount? →
I love brands… Yes, I do; but, it would seem that, especially over the span of the latest economic crisis, the “consumer” has become decidedly less enchanted with brands, per se. On the…
V for Victory or V for V Painful? Obama and... →
This photograph from the UK’s Guardian newspaper (17 Sept 2009) caught my attention initially for the curious position, in the foreground, of the unfortunate person on the…
US Open Tennis 2009 Winners →
In a slew of late-in-the-tournament rain delays, the US Tennis Open 2009 provided two shocking winners for both the men and women’s tournament. Both sides produced what I might describe as…
Older Version software Bearshare Messenger... →
Having spent the better part of the evening trying to download an older version of Internet Explorer in order to play an old DVD for my daughter’s homework, I finally landed upon the best solution:
Lech Walesa at the MEDEF Universite d'Ete 2009 →
Lech Walesa, ex-President of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, gave a resounding speech at the MEDEF Universite d’Ete 2009. Walesa retraced the history behind the Solidarnosc movement he led in…
Cherie Blair delivers opening speech at MEDEF... →
If the plight of children and the role of women is the key issue for the MEDEF Summer University [Universite d’Ete] 2009, Ms. Cherie Blair was a wonderful choice to open the conference….
Ontologies and the Semantic Web - The future of... →
If you are like me, you will have said, “what on earth is an ontology?” Some form of scientific anthology? Well, I first came across the word “ontology” here, a post in which Professor Michael…
August 2009
49 posts
MEDEF Universite d'Ete 2009 - Live Blogging To... →
I have been invited to participate as a Live Blogger at the MEDEF Universite d’Ete 2009 (“Summer University 2009”) which takes place next week from 2-4 September. The MEDEF is…
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What does the future hold for Twitter? Looking for your answer to quick poll: http://htxt.it/7qd1
Mitch Joel launches his book: Six Pixels of Separation. Get Connected. Cool video to watch. http://㐁㛩.sl.pt
Seigneurie d'Arse - A Cheeky Wine? →
Here’s a wine whose owner did not worry much about the Anglophone buyers. No further comment.
Costs around 4 euros. From Haut Fitou, Cascastel des Corbieres,
“The Master Wine…
Six Pixels of Separation - Mitch Joel - Ask... →
Written by Mitch Joel, a man [and social media guru] whom I have had the pleasure of being connected to for the past 5 years, “Six Pixels of Separation” has just come out in North America. I…
What does the future hold for Twitter? Please give your answer to this poll: http://htxt.it/7qd1
England beat Australia by 197 runs to win the Ashes. Fabulous performance. http://㐁㗃.sl.pt
listening to the Ashes. England at bat 265-7. Leading by 437 runs. Hum! Still lots of time but here’s hoping for the win. http://㐁㓣.sl.pt
listening to the Ashes. England at bat 265-7. Leading by 437 runs. Hum! Still lots of time and rain… but here’s hoping. http://㐁㓣.sl.pt
7 myths on sleep… debunking what you THOUGHT about sleep. http://htxt.it/aIzm
MySpace takes liking to iLike… The world of music will continue to move — where are the majors?? http://픊.sl.pt
hoping for more debate on latest post that there may yet be some good news from the Swine Flu…! Even if a little twisted. http://튳.sl.pt Come on!!
Usain Bolt clocks 9.58 World Record in 100 meters →
At 9:35pm last night (August 16), Usain Bolt (Jamaica), clocked in at 9.58, dashed Tyson Gay’s (USA) fine effort (9.71) and, along the way, dashed to a sparkling 100 metre World…
thinking about what good news that could come from the Swine/Porcine Flu? eLearning & better hygiene habits!! http://htxt.it/3Yi1
write up on the Usain Bolt World Record (100m) Exploit: http://큍.sl.pt
Emotional Food? Rau Restaurant in Naples… Great concept. http://htxt.it/mk34
Tyson Gay does 9.71 to come in second in World Championships. 0.02 off the old world record. Not shabby.
Usaian Bolt does 9.58. Unbelievable. New World Record. Wow.
Sir James Dyson Airblade: Favourite Hair Dryer... →
As you travel around and visit the various public toilets, you tend to come across an ever growing array of hand dryers. Nothwithstanding the different ecological benefits, which obviously…
from The Times, why Sarkozy isn’t fond of being French! http://htxt.it/SAsG
Is there Good News in the Swine Flu? →
Swine Flu: Some bad news, some profiteers, and perhaps some good new habits!
As the world awaits for the onslaught of the swine flu [porcine flu, aka A(H1N1)], there are going to…
hi-tech parking wardens in London… no getting off from tickets there! http://htxt.it/3Bkn
Emotional Food Rau - Restaurant in Naples with... →
Raù, a trendy ‘Mediterranean’ restaurant in the heart of Naples, boasts a fairly novel concept: “Emotional Food.” While we did not get a chance to try the place and experience the food, I…
perennial tourist trap in Paris: Laduree Rue Royale… http://htxt.it/WR3l
Prada Paris creates a temporary store with well done decor while flagship gets remodel - good coup. Picture report: http://htxt.it/QxWr
Déjeuner Livré à Paris : Le bon repas à commander →
J’ai découvert chez Awakit un excellent plan pour commander à manger: Déjeuner Livré. Vous pouvez commander directement en ligne, par téléphone (01 49 18 38 47) ou par mail. Avec…
UK parking wardens equiped with camera to take... →
When I was in London recently, I observed a lady parking warden walk up to a street sign and snap some close up photographs. It was a curious sight, as I initially imagined that it might be a…
: marketing mistake or coup? Copa and Continental Airlines “synergy”! http://제.sl.pt
a few nice tips on how to ease finger soreness when you play too much guitar! http://htxt.it/SnBN
Laduree - A Royal Tourist Trap in Paris →
A long line formed outside Ladurée, rue Royale, Paris
I have long worked right next to the Ladurée, the famed French patisserie, on rue Royale, the site of the company’s very first…
uploading items on craigslist in Paris… Very effective tool, even outside the US! http://htxt.it/uehp
Copa and Continental Airlines: Spot the Copycat →
Notice any similarities?
Looking up at this message board at CDG airport the other day, I could not help but notice the similarity in the logos of Copa Airlines and Continental…
Prada creates "temporary" store in Paris 8e (92... →
While Prada renovates its flagship store on rue Faubourg St Honoré, they have created a temporary storefront at 92 rue Faubourg St Honoré, Paris 75008, (previously it was the chic Ariane…
wrote about new study showing how swinging your arms saves energy… http://앍.sl.pt Seems like muchado about nothing, no?
UK National Trust Treasure: special visit Ightham (“item”) Mote in Kent! http://씸.sl.pt
Remember the 1960s? If you have some 10 mins, here is a fun animation that will help you spin back through the 1960s. http://htxt.it/Yxmu
04:05:06 07/08/09 A Perfect Day in 2009 →
For all of you living outside of the US who write the date ‘normally’ (i.e. DD/MM/YY), tomorrow morning the time and date will read:
04:05:06 07/08/09
five minutes and six seconds…