Monday, October 17, 2005
Friday, September 30, 2005
TripSpot Packing Tips
Ever worried about what to take when you travel ? this site makes your packing list for you !!! Plenty of tips to travel safe, light, with a backpack, a suit case or a just a carry-on bag.
I give you one tip from my own experience: there is no need to worry about anything but official papers. All the rest can be found everywhere on earth !! Enjoy your trip :-)
Olivier
I give you one tip from my own experience: there is no need to worry about anything but official papers. All the rest can be found everywhere on earth !! Enjoy your trip :-)
Olivier
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Rocketboom VideoBlog... vblogs... better than CNN?
Rocketboom :
I thought you might enjoy this daily vblog.... it's different than the mainstream media!
hope to see you all again soon!
james
"Rocketboom is a three minute daily video weblog based in New York City covering information and commentary ranging from top news stories to quirky internet culture. Agenda includes releasing each new clip at 9am EST, Monday through Friday. With a heavy emphasis on international arts, technology and weblog drama, Rocketboom is presented via online video and widely distributed through RSS.
RSS (Real Simple Syndication) is an exciting web technology that allows viewers to subscribe and then download newly published content to their computers or portable players automatically once it becomes available. As a result, when a subscriber is ready to view the new video there is no download or buffer delay. [*note: the word 'subscribe' can be misleading because everything is free]
Rocketboom is currently one of the most popular videoblogs on the internet with more daily subscribers for original syndicated multimedia content than nearly any other site, including podcasts.
We differ from a regular TV program in many important ways. Instead of costing millions of dollars to produce, Rocketboom is created with a consumer-level video camera, a laptop, two lights and a map with no additional overhead or costs. Also, Rocketboom is distributed online, all around the world and on demand, and thus has a much larger potential audience than any TV broadcast. However, we spend $0 on distribution because bandwidth costs and space are donated, and $0 on promotion, relying solely on the viral nature of the internet. Finally, while TV programs have traditionally been uni-directional, Rocketboom engages its international audience in a wide range of topical discussions. "
I thought you might enjoy this daily vblog.... it's different than the mainstream media!
hope to see you all again soon!
james
"Rocketboom is a three minute daily video weblog based in New York City covering information and commentary ranging from top news stories to quirky internet culture. Agenda includes releasing each new clip at 9am EST, Monday through Friday. With a heavy emphasis on international arts, technology and weblog drama, Rocketboom is presented via online video and widely distributed through RSS.
RSS (Real Simple Syndication) is an exciting web technology that allows viewers to subscribe and then download newly published content to their computers or portable players automatically once it becomes available. As a result, when a subscriber is ready to view the new video there is no download or buffer delay. [*note: the word 'subscribe' can be misleading because everything is free]
Rocketboom is currently one of the most popular videoblogs on the internet with more daily subscribers for original syndicated multimedia content than nearly any other site, including podcasts.
We differ from a regular TV program in many important ways. Instead of costing millions of dollars to produce, Rocketboom is created with a consumer-level video camera, a laptop, two lights and a map with no additional overhead or costs. Also, Rocketboom is distributed online, all around the world and on demand, and thus has a much larger potential audience than any TV broadcast. However, we spend $0 on distribution because bandwidth costs and space are donated, and $0 on promotion, relying solely on the viral nature of the internet. Finally, while TV programs have traditionally been uni-directional, Rocketboom engages its international audience in a wide range of topical discussions. "
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Free music at SXSW-- south by southwest festival
south by southwest festivals : "SXSW Music
March 16-20, 2005
Hope you're all doing well.... SXSW is actually three festivals at the same time.... music/ film / and "interactive" IT... I thought you'd like the music most! james
read more below.....
'Now in its 18th year, the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, is a veritable fantasyland for music fans. There's a nearly 24-hour-a-day onslaught of live music showcases, parties and panels, as well as a whiplash-inducing propensity to run into other journalists, publicists, long-lost friends....' Billboard.com March 19, 2004
And you can listen to it for free!
"SXSW PLAYER: A POPULAR NEW FEATURE
SXSW Music Player The SXSW Music Player V.05 is a new and exciting way to explore the sights and sounds of SXSW 2005. You can listen to a continuous stream of all the acts, and the player will show you who you are listening to and give you a link to their band page. You can also use the quick search field to find a particular band and listen to just their track. We hope you have as much fun as we have been having with it. "
http://2005.sxsw.com/music/#
Every March SXSW Music delivers new opportunities to make your vision real. Musicians and the companies they work with have been using SXSW as a cost-effective way to promote themselves since 1987, and they come back year after year because SXSW works! It's a potent method to connect with press, radio, and other music industry players.
Over 1200 acts showcased last year before more than 8000 registrants from all over the world. Pop, jazz, country, blues, reggae, hip hop, electronica - every imaginable style of music, from nearly every continent - is represented each night at over 50 of Austin's premier stages, many within walking distance of one another. By day, the music industry's most accomplished and creative personalities collaborated, argued, and shared their experiences in dozens of panels, workshops, interviews, and meetings."
March 16-20, 2005
Hope you're all doing well.... SXSW is actually three festivals at the same time.... music/ film / and "interactive" IT... I thought you'd like the music most! james
read more below.....
'Now in its 18th year, the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, is a veritable fantasyland for music fans. There's a nearly 24-hour-a-day onslaught of live music showcases, parties and panels, as well as a whiplash-inducing propensity to run into other journalists, publicists, long-lost friends....' Billboard.com March 19, 2004
And you can listen to it for free!
"SXSW PLAYER: A POPULAR NEW FEATURE
SXSW Music Player The SXSW Music Player V.05 is a new and exciting way to explore the sights and sounds of SXSW 2005. You can listen to a continuous stream of all the acts, and the player will show you who you are listening to and give you a link to their band page. You can also use the quick search field to find a particular band and listen to just their track. We hope you have as much fun as we have been having with it. "
http://2005.sxsw.com/music/#
Every March SXSW Music delivers new opportunities to make your vision real. Musicians and the companies they work with have been using SXSW as a cost-effective way to promote themselves since 1987, and they come back year after year because SXSW works! It's a potent method to connect with press, radio, and other music industry players.
Over 1200 acts showcased last year before more than 8000 registrants from all over the world. Pop, jazz, country, blues, reggae, hip hop, electronica - every imaginable style of music, from nearly every continent - is represented each night at over 50 of Austin's premier stages, many within walking distance of one another. By day, the music industry's most accomplished and creative personalities collaborated, argued, and shared their experiences in dozens of panels, workshops, interviews, and meetings."
Sunday, February 13, 2005
MSNBC - Students ordered to wear tracking tags
MSNBC - Students ordered to wear tracking tags
big brother!
could this happen in France? maybe in a few years?
all the best from
james
big brother!
could this happen in France? maybe in a few years?
all the best from
james
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
USATODAY.com - Radio to the MP3 degree: Podcasting
all the best to all of you in this new sequence!
now you'll know what podcasting is all about!
james
USATODAY.com - Radio to the MP3 degree: Podcasting
now you'll know what podcasting is all about!
james
USATODAY.com - Radio to the MP3 degree: Podcasting
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Ananova - Man peed way out of avalanche
Did you ever think that beer could save your life ? I cannot beleive it...
Ananova
- Man peed way out of avalanche
Ananova
- Man peed way out of avalanche
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Alice and Bill.com - Independent Tech
Guess who just hired the head programmer of the FireFox project.... ???
you can read about it here!
an interesting tech blog!
all the best from
james
Alice and Bill.com - Independent Tech
you can read about it here!
an interesting tech blog!
all the best from
james
Alice and Bill.com - Independent Tech
Monday, January 24, 2005
The Motley Fool UK: google vs skype!
hello everyone!
looks like Google is going to compete with Skype!
wow!
all the best
james
The Motley Fool UK: Comment 24/01/2005
looks like Google is going to compete with Skype!
wow!
all the best
james
The Motley Fool UK: Comment 24/01/2005
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
HumanAdSpace.com - My Forehead has been RELISTED!
the auction has begun again because the winning bidder disappeared...
the bids are up to 4000 dollars with two more days left....
hope you're all doing well!
james
HumanAdSpace.com - My Forehead has been RELISTED!
quote....
"You have seen it all over the news. You have seen it all over the world. Human Ad Space is HOT right now. I am glad to say that I turned this simple idea into a worldwide phenomenon overnight.
Onto the big question. Who won? Unfortunately, after many attempts to contact the winning bidder, he DID NOT PAY, so the item has been
RELISTED!
Only this time, I am using a preapproved bidder list. If you are interested in bidding, you will need to contact me first with your contact information, company information, and your intent to pay. STAY TUNED! CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NEW AND IMPROVED FOREHEAD AUCTION! " unquote....
the bids are up to 4000 dollars with two more days left....
hope you're all doing well!
james
HumanAdSpace.com - My Forehead has been RELISTED!
quote....
"You have seen it all over the news. You have seen it all over the world. Human Ad Space is HOT right now. I am glad to say that I turned this simple idea into a worldwide phenomenon overnight.
Onto the big question. Who won? Unfortunately, after many attempts to contact the winning bidder, he DID NOT PAY, so the item has been
RELISTED!
Only this time, I am using a preapproved bidder list. If you are interested in bidding, you will need to contact me first with your contact information, company information, and your intent to pay. STAY TUNED! CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NEW AND IMPROVED FOREHEAD AUCTION! " unquote....
Friday, January 14, 2005
George Mason Officials Investigate Hacking Incident (washingtonpost.com)
hello everyone! this explains why universities are such inviting targets for crackers! watch out for identity theft!
have a nice weekend!
james (big brother is watching you)
George Mason Officials Investigate Hacking Incident (washingtonpost.com)
have a nice weekend!
james (big brother is watching you)
George Mason Officials Investigate Hacking Incident (washingtonpost.com)
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Fast Guide to IT Humor - a Whatis.com definition
Fast Guide to IT Humor - a Whatis.com definition
here's a happy way to finish 2004!
happy new year!
hope to get to see you all soon!
james
here's a happy way to finish 2004!
happy new year!
hope to get to see you all soon!
james
Thursday, December 16, 2004
p2pnet.net - the original daily p2p and digital media news site
Google Library...
You always wanted to read Shakespeare in English, but you had no occasion to find Hamlet in Supelec's Library ? Google is (will be...) there to supply you with the needed cultural material you are looking for... What do you think of that?
You always wanted to read Shakespeare in English, but you had no occasion to find Hamlet in Supelec's Library ? Google is (will be...) there to supply you with the needed cultural material you are looking for... What do you think of that?
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
The Unofficial Cookie FAQ
The Unofficial Cookie FAQ
this is if you want to know where "cookie" comes from (question 1.2)... It is rather disappointing :-(. But geeks can probably find usefull information about cookies in this page anyway...
this is if you want to know where "cookie" comes from (question 1.2)... It is rather disappointing :-(. But geeks can probably find usefull information about cookies in this page anyway...
Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Xplanet desktop
Xplanet
hi netclass members,
what I'm using is a Mac version based on the xplanet project...
Here is actually the MacOSX version I'm using: Triumph of the Nerds: The Transcripts, Part III: "software celebration hasn't been easy. It has involved huge gambles, passionate commitm"
the text of our video today!
hi netclass members,
what I'm using is a Mac version based on the xplanet project...
Here is actually the MacOSX version I'm using: Triumph of the Nerds: The Transcripts, Part III: "software celebration hasn't been easy. It has involved huge gambles, passionate commitm"
the text of our video today!
- International Writing Exchange Advanced (IWE Red)
- International Writing Exchange Advanced (IWE Red)
this is that fascinating posting in the IWE that we looked at in class...
this is that fascinating posting in the IWE that we looked at in class...
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Fotolog.net
Fotolog.net
here's an interesting community website... a community of photographers!
hope you all have a good Forum!
I'll see some of you next week!
james
here's an interesting community website... a community of photographers!
hope you all have a good Forum!
I'll see some of you next week!
james
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Cobuild Concordance and Collocations Sampler
Cobuild Concordance and Collocations Sampler
This is the site that lets you search in the collection of 56 million words that were used to create the Cobuild Dictionary!
This is the site that lets you search in the collection of 56 million words that were used to create the Cobuild Dictionary!
Saturday, November 13, 2004
Friday, November 12, 2004
ZDNet AnchorDesk: Dealing with technology in real life
ZDNet AnchorDesk: Dealing with technology in real life
interesting column...
also concerning "always on, everywhere!"
here is the news from SF....
And what have you seen recently that's interesting?
james
**************
"October 27, 2004
The end of the hot spot
Already famous for his backing of same-sex marriage and his wife's recent overshare, San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom is finally making tech headlines instead.
"We will not stop until every San Franciscan has access to free wireless Internet service," Newsom said in his state of the city address last week. "Every San Franciscan" equals about 740,000 people in 46.7 square miles. Beyond being a generous offer from the mayor, the announcement points to a fundamentally more useful way to think of Wi-Fi: hot spot-free and seamless .
When Wi-Fi is seamless, everything changes. You won't have to screw with glitchy, goofy, 3G cell phones for a data connection on your hip. A device like a Treo becomes much more useful. And instead of using a cellular phone, you might just run VoIP software on a Wi-Fi PDA. Tasty.
The cellular carriers and phone makers have been overpromising 3G for so long, I'd love it if we just skip right over it as consumers. Besides, digital cell phones sound so bad, VoIP on your hip has to be an improvement in audio quality.
With seamless Wi-Fi, the in-car radio business could really be turned on its ear. I've spoken to several start-up stage firms that want to make Wi-Fi the new car radio, opening up your commute to thousands of interesting Webcasts instead of the tedium the major broadcast companies have made radio. I'd love it if we could shove those 22-minute commercial loads and junk syndicated content right up their greedy, overleveraged, Wall Street-beholden asses.
And finally, seamless Wi-Fi will also improve our appreciation for coffee. You'll actually be able to find a place to sit at Starbucks once the high-tech hoboes realize they can get a Wi-Fi connection somewhere else.
"
interesting column...
also concerning "always on, everywhere!"
here is the news from SF....
And what have you seen recently that's interesting?
james
**************
"October 27, 2004
The end of the hot spot
Already famous for his backing of same-sex marriage and his wife's recent overshare, San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom is finally making tech headlines instead.
"We will not stop until every San Franciscan has access to free wireless Internet service," Newsom said in his state of the city address last week. "Every San Franciscan" equals about 740,000 people in 46.7 square miles. Beyond being a generous offer from the mayor, the announcement points to a fundamentally more useful way to think of Wi-Fi: hot spot-free and seamless .
When Wi-Fi is seamless, everything changes. You won't have to screw with glitchy, goofy, 3G cell phones for a data connection on your hip. A device like a Treo becomes much more useful. And instead of using a cellular phone, you might just run VoIP software on a Wi-Fi PDA. Tasty.
The cellular carriers and phone makers have been overpromising 3G for so long, I'd love it if we just skip right over it as consumers. Besides, digital cell phones sound so bad, VoIP on your hip has to be an improvement in audio quality.
With seamless Wi-Fi, the in-car radio business could really be turned on its ear. I've spoken to several start-up stage firms that want to make Wi-Fi the new car radio, opening up your commute to thousands of interesting Webcasts instead of the tedium the major broadcast companies have made radio. I'd love it if we could shove those 22-minute commercial loads and junk syndicated content right up their greedy, overleveraged, Wall Street-beholden asses.
And finally, seamless Wi-Fi will also improve our appreciation for coffee. You'll actually be able to find a place to sit at Starbucks once the high-tech hoboes realize they can get a Wi-Fi connection somewhere else.
"
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
- International Writing Exchange Advanced (IWE Red)
- International Writing Exchange Advanced (IWE Red)
this is the advanced writing project that I encourage you to participate in!
just do it!
james
this is the advanced writing project that I encourage you to participate in!
just do it!
james
webspace for supelec.netclass.free.fr
Index of the supelec.netclass.free.fr/
dear students,
here is a good place to place the webpages of your presentations... then you can link to here from the blog!
I'll send you the ftp info and pass by email!
james
dear students,
here is a good place to place the webpages of your presentations... then you can link to here from the blog!
I'll send you the ftp info and pass by email!
james
Saturday, November 06, 2004
speech accent archive
speech accent archive
Every wondered about the different accents in English?
Here are some interesting examples!
Every wondered about the different accents in English?
Here are some interesting examples!
Thursday, November 04, 2004
Watch Live TV broadcasts on the Internet.
Watch Live TV broadcasts on the Internet.: "Your broadband Portal to watch live TV broadcasts and on demand TV broadcasts on the Internet
(wwiTV.com is an index to streaming media available on the web)
Travel to 3000 live feeds and on demand video & audio streams
This should interest our Russian participant, Gallina! There are several Russian streams!
(wwiTV.com is an index to streaming media available on the web)
Travel to 3000 live feeds and on demand video & audio streams
This should interest our Russian participant, Gallina! There are several Russian streams!
- International Writing Exchange Advanced (IWE Red)
- International Writing Exchange Advanced (IWE Red)
This is the writing project I suggested you participate in!
do it...!
james
This is the writing project I suggested you participate in!
do it...!
james
Saturday, October 30, 2004
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | US sues student 'song swappers'
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | US sues student 'song swappers'
How many song-swappers are being sued?
How many song-swappers are being sued?
Friday, October 29, 2004
Project We Say Tomato: Play Samples
Project We Say Tomato: Play Samples
Different people, different cultures, different accents... here are a variety of English accents, both native and non-native speakers! why don't you add yours?
what do you think of this?
james
Different people, different cultures, different accents... here are a variety of English accents, both native and non-native speakers! why don't you add yours?
what do you think of this?
james
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