IATA members start enforcing the paperless ticket.
cost of e-ticket is $1 vs $10 for the regular paper ticket.
No longer paper memories of our trips... Time to buy a new digital camera to shoot memories!
PS : read that Time magazine story about a Boeing 747 split in half!
May 26, 2008
May 24, 2008
Giard, Agnès
Another knowledgeable lady, Agnès Giard...
I already knew about the book as I had seen it in Lille (France) in a library and I had stared at the front page wondering about all the treasures that she revealed.
I often enjoy the treat of reading her posts or wander on her blog. The post from thursday is about the latest trend of tattooed butts in Japan. Japan and sex make an interesting combination, ne?
I also bought her "L'imaginaire érotique au Japon" (erotic fantasy in Japan) couple months ago.
I already knew about the book as I had seen it in Lille (France) in a library and I had stared at the front page wondering about all the treasures that she revealed. I ordered Agnès Giard's book on the web and asked for a delivery in the company I worked for. Collegues opened the parcel as I was in... Japan. No need to say that I got comments from V and other collegues asking me about the real nature of my leasures as the book is so very documented on "best" (sex) practices. They were shocked by the 'outrageous' and explicit pictures but as they cannnot read, they missed the essence of the pictures. They should have looked with their mind. Anyway, now few people at work have discovered another side of me.
Yes Agnès Giard has an extensive knowledge on sex and Japan. Her book has been acknowledged as a reference. Check here (French).
She is on MySpace also.
unfinished business
Fusion Sama aka Colombier, Michel
I was browsing the web on some of my fav sites.
On the most knowledgeable lady's web site I found a shocking post. Shocking the teenager who still lays in me. Kind of changed my perception of the world (again!)...
No, Prince did not write all the music in his first movie. I felt like the music atmosphere was very Prince like and I have always loved that movie for its atmosphere with very detailed elements to sustain the story and convey deep feelings to the audience & listeners. Music was the main part of it. It was sort of a magical trip, like the score of UTCM. And as with most records from Prince : "this is a trip" defines perfectly what happens after the CD starts playing... So many memories from the 80's with the landing of Prince in my Life. Including the first time I saw the purple motorbike outiside of the movie premises outside the mall where we always went shopping with my mom. 1984 is just the day before yesterday...
I am reading a new post and then came Michel Colombier. Known as 'Fusion Sama' (the god of fusion) in Japan. His career is impressive, not because of all the stars and big names he worked with, but because he was chosen and he touched on so many styles and genres.
Michel Colombier perfectly understood Prince's music : listen to God, Across the generations, and , of course, the wrong lake (Minnetonka)... How sensitive is that music...
Purple Rain but also Against all odds with more than a 100.
Michel Colombier is listed on IMDB with an impressive soundtrack record!
Last shock : he died only 4 years ago. I wish I could have talked to him, even briefly. I owe him.
On the most knowledgeable lady's web site I found a shocking post. Shocking the teenager who still lays in me. Kind of changed my perception of the world (again!)...
No, Prince did not write all the music in his first movie. I felt like the music atmosphere was very Prince like and I have always loved that movie for its atmosphere with very detailed elements to sustain the story and convey deep feelings to the audience & listeners. Music was the main part of it. It was sort of a magical trip, like the score of UTCM. And as with most records from Prince : "this is a trip" defines perfectly what happens after the CD starts playing... So many memories from the 80's with the landing of Prince in my Life. Including the first time I saw the purple motorbike outiside of the movie premises outside the mall where we always went shopping with my mom. 1984 is just the day before yesterday...
I am reading a new post and then came Michel Colombier. Known as 'Fusion Sama' (the god of fusion) in Japan. His career is impressive, not because of all the stars and big names he worked with, but because he was chosen and he touched on so many styles and genres.
Michel Colombier perfectly understood Prince's music : listen to God, Across the generations, and , of course, the wrong lake (Minnetonka)... How sensitive is that music...
Purple Rain but also Against all odds with more than a 100.
Michel Colombier is listed on IMDB with an impressive soundtrack record!
Last shock : he died only 4 years ago. I wish I could have talked to him, even briefly. I owe him.
May 21, 2008
Hermès 'Kelly' bag for free!
Just click on Hermès' web site
Then select the zone with the picture of the bag... I framed the picture you should click on with red picture... (right side of the horse picture).
Then select the zone with the picture of the bag... I framed the picture you should click on with red picture... (right side of the horse picture).
Follow instructions and then get you Kelly bag for free (Service Provider charges may be applied in some countries).
Another finding from Libération!
May 20, 2008
Ferris Bueller by John Hugues
What a foundation movie in the teenage genre!
If not one of the best, as it goes deeper than what you see. Ferris Bueller's Day Off (FBDO) all about this rite of passage from teenager to adulthood.
Remember these? :
Life goes by pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. (1986 was... 22 years ago)
If not one of the best, as it goes deeper than what you see. Ferris Bueller's Day Off (FBDO) all about this rite of passage from teenager to adulthood.Dodging the authority is like a secret backdoor to escape from your cyclic life (it goes like 'metro, boulot, dodo' in French ; 'Metro, work and sleep'.) and walk away from the standard path of school for a while. The sudden happiness that results from unexpected short time freedom is like a shot of fresh air.
A clever analysis is available from that blog and additional elements are available here.
Check details at IMDB... and wikipedia and that site and some kind of vault here.
Since the first draft (07/11/08@2:43PM) I found Ferris on myspace...
That movie will remain as a contribution and a testimonial of the 80's... Breakfast Club too in a more dramatic approach.
Remember these? :
- The question isn't "what are we going to do," the question is "what aren't we going to do?"
- Life goes by pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Life goes by pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. (1986 was... 22 years ago)
May 19, 2008
Manga & Mobile...
When the whole mobile market is looking for new niches, sub-markets or segments... They turn to successful businesses like Manga.
Have a look at this French site and to their 'Manga on Mobile' section.
Their movie about Japan Expo 2007 is to be watched too!
This is where I found one the ultimate softwares for Manga on Mobiles : Celsys
Have a look at this French site and to their 'Manga on Mobile' section.
Their movie about Japan Expo 2007 is to be watched too!
This is where I found one the ultimate softwares for Manga on Mobiles : Celsys
35 hours... a week? Happy birthday
Already 10 years that this law was voted. You can check Wikipedia about it.
Reality is different as in my company we clinched an agreement with the management : we were given a one time bonus in exchange for reducing our 'RTT' days for the rest of our work life in this company. No other choice.
Bottom line it did improve the quality life by enabling employees to sometimes get half a day off or take short holidays during the week.
No further discussion...
Reality is different as in my company we clinched an agreement with the management : we were given a one time bonus in exchange for reducing our 'RTT' days for the rest of our work life in this company. No other choice.
Bottom line it did improve the quality life by enabling employees to sometimes get half a day off or take short holidays during the week.
No further discussion...
May 16, 2008
Japanese restaurants in Paris... the approved list
Check this page! It displays the whole list of approved Japanese restaurants in France.
Guess how many times you've been to a real Japanese restaurant?
The one I went to almost every week between 1998 and 2003 was owned and operated by people from Hong Kong! Doesn't mean it's bad but Japanese food agreement requires very specific knowledge and it is a proof of quality.
Guess how many times you've been to a real Japanese restaurant?
The one I went to almost every week between 1998 and 2003 was owned and operated by people from Hong Kong! Doesn't mean it's bad but Japanese food agreement requires very specific knowledge and it is a proof of quality.
May 10, 2008
One ticket to memory
Though I am sad, I am happy I found the plane ticket from my first and last trip with Captain Michael... It's a little piece of paper with a very big meaning.
We often think about you "Captain" Michael Sama, no matter rain or shine...
You want to have your video clip but no money?
Try this very very very clever solution.
What is that if not "thinking outside of the box"?
Can you imagine :
- how many plans they elaborated for shooting this clip?
- how many forms they had to fill to get their apearances on tape?
- how many sequences they had to edit?
Great job but it also proves that the security cams are everywhere...
What is that if not "thinking outside of the box"?
Can you imagine :
- how many plans they elaborated for shooting this clip?
- how many forms they had to fill to get their apearances on tape?
- how many sequences they had to edit?
Great job but it also proves that the security cams are everywhere...
May 9, 2008
To learn about your past, take the metro
Thanks to Time magazine which I discovered when I was still a kid thanks to my dad's subscription, I fould today this video. It shows that the city's history is still available in metro stations, under the advertising billboards and under the walls.
Check that short visit to an unknown Paris.
Check that short visit to an unknown Paris.
May 4, 2008
The most impressive Prince record colletion
Xtopher sent me this link. His email subject mentioned : "I found the real 'wercka staw'".
Next, could you find KST?
Next, could you find KST?
May 3, 2008
Rubik's cube... Wanna cheat?
Incredibly clever method. Here is part II!
Wikipedia can help you a lot with this paragraph? And eventually the whole article about the advanced solutions.
I never finished mine and it got lost somewhere... Unsolved!
Wikipedia can help you a lot with this paragraph? And eventually the whole article about the advanced solutions.
I never finished mine and it got lost somewhere... Unsolved!
Vuille, Thomas is Monsieur Chat (Nekko San)
A special post for PN... I found an article about the artist who drawned cats in various cities...
http://www.libeorleans.fr/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/05/02/libe_chat.jpg
He seems like a nice guy ; especially regarding his action towards free rental bikes : article in Libération.
http://www.libeorleans.fr/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/05/02/libe_chat.jpg
He seems like a nice guy ; especially regarding his action towards free rental bikes : article in Libération.
Di Mattia, Nico
I found this artist on the Internet... Now I feel like throwing away my Wacom graphic palet... Not only Nico is a full graphic artist & drawer but alos a photoshop and Mac expert.
Check his website and blog and get ready for a surprise!
How about this speed painting?
This other lady here is absolutely superb...
Look at some of his other creations and enjoy.
Check his website and blog and get ready for a surprise!
How about this speed painting?
This other lady here is absolutely superb...
Look at some of his other creations and enjoy.
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