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De Profundis

Yesterday the first anniversary of the death of my grandmother gathered many of us for a celebration that ultimately led to the end of the mourning period. If there is anything in the ritual aspect of religions that I like, I would choose the funeral/mourning rituals. Wether you are a …

Winter Links

-This is winter, the winter that most of my french audience has come to dislike: In Paris, snow is rare, because of pollution and a specific geographical situation. In a way, it’s a bit like Portland, OR. where the climate is oceanic enough to block snowing. Add to this the …

Some interesting figures, facts, and links

Today,  we’re approaching Sunday and to some on this earth, this day is referred to as the Day of the Lord. (And it does not mean the Couch Potatoes’ Day, please). This is why I shall refrain to talk about OOXML . To some others, Friday and Staurday are also …

This is us!

Maybe you don’t know that logo:But after that post, you will know it:  This is the official logo of the Native-Language Confederation of OpenOffice.org, and it has been designed  by Nikash Singh who is designing several other icons and artwork for OpenOffice.org. (Surprizes will come in 2008.) I like that …

Now you see me-now you don’t…

Happy New Year to all of you! How did New Year’s eve go? I hope you’re all fine, well rested and done with that hangover of yesterday… As for me it wasn’t the case and it comes as a surprize: I went to bed at four in the morning, partied …

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