35 are listed here, but there are actually 45 shared
gardens in town and many others are due to open
in the near future. 
The one showed below is located midway on the hights of Ménilmontant,
the highest Paris' hill, at 315 rue des Pyrénées, in a little dead end called
cité Leroy.
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| The Ménilmontant subway station. |
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| ED, a discount supermarket, decorated by Nemo. |
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| A look backward while climbing the hill. |
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| A nice black villa looking on the abandoned railway around Paris... |
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| and here it is, a short railway's fragment at the foot of the black villa |
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| The 'Zabar' hides a little garden for a green supper in summertime. |
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| Waiting-for-his-master, dog stares at Paris. |
Aalborg - Aarhus - Adelaide - Atlanta - Bangkok - Bogota - Brisbane -
Canberra - Chicago - Christchurch - Copenhagen - Darwin - Dublin -
Hobart - Manila - Melbourne - Montreal - Odense - Ottawa - Perth -
Phoenix - San Francisco - Santa Cruz - Suva and Lautoka - Sydney -
Tel Aviv - Toronto - Vancouver...
... but not Paris !
(I'm sorry, but some people will do their best).
We can give a twist to our bad habits from now on.
So just let's do it.
Because we can.
Because switching off the lights for one hour, one day, isn't going to solve
the challenge presented by climate change...
Greenpeace did something in Paris, see Changing Life...
The way we use the planet's resources makes up our ecological footprint.
Check yours here !
Sydney first took action last year on climate change.
(starrdreams)
The British Antarctic Survey says an ice shelf is breaking off the Antarctic peninsula
because of global warming.
And...
Last but not Least...
Phosphorescent Pasta !
for a romantic dinner at home,
in the dark.
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Dan Ollman, Nigeria/US 2006, video doc 65mn
A Bluemark Production
Human Rights Watch
Focusing on the legendary African singer and activist Fela
Anikulapo Kuti and his son Femi, Suffering and Smiling
depicts the impact of their politically charged music. Following Nigeria’s independence
in 1960, Fela used his songs to speak out against the country’s corrupt leaders.
Since independence the military and political elite have enriched themselves by allowing
Nigeria’s oil and natural resources to be stripped by multinational corporations with little
benefit to ordinary Nigerians. Fela gave voice to Nigeria’s disenfranchised underclass
and sang of a free and united Africa. Upon his death in 1997, Femi has continued his
father’s legacy. Equally passionate and charismatic, he sings about the dire situation
in his country, asks why the world’s most resource – rich continent has the poorest
people, and struggles to maintain a vision of better days ahead for the common people
of Nigeria.
(moffice61)
"Music is The Weapon of the Future" (Fela)
3rd century BC pic found yesterday beneath the lowest ancient Roman paved road
Regular modern EggsSUPPORT THE DALAI LAMA
After decades of repression, Tibetans are crying out
to the world for change. China's leaders are right now
making a crucial choice between escalating brutality or
dialogue that could determine the future of Tibet, and China.
We can affect this historic choice - China does care about
its international reputation. But it will take an avalanche
of global people power to get the government's attention.
The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has called
for restraint and dialogue: he needs the world's people
to support him. Fill out the form to sign the petition--and
spread the word.
Petition to Chinese President Hu Jintao
As citizens around the world, we call on you to show restraint and respect for
human rights in your response to the protests in Tibet and to address the
concerns of all Tibetans by opening meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama.
Only dialogue and reform will bring lasting stability. China's brightest future, and its most
positive relationship with the world, lies in harmonious development, dialogue and respect.
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Christian Vélot petition (en)
The biotech industry is working very hard to suppress independent science and scientists; working through the very academic institutions that are supposed to defend them.
... which also happens to be Albert Einstein's birthday.
Pi can be found in the design of the pyramids at Giza
No, I'm sorry, Bush just blocked US ban
... of subscribing to beauty contests behind my back !
We had a scene, yesterday, when I found
a stamp and a printed pic in his pocket
- a shot I know he likes (he's acting Hamlet) -
pinned to a paw-written paper saying :
I'm Indi in a million and I'm worth it"... !!! ?
He grinned and out he went, slamming
the door...
Ouch, feeling like hard times are coming.
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A video from the Moscow Google's Team
featuring the Gmail interface... lol !
Catering > - 162 meters of gray tape - 45 lego pieces - 32 sticks of plasticine
- 18 brushes - 18 square meters of batten - 12 cans of spray paint - 10 liters
of white paint - 4 reams of paper - 2 kilograms of millet porridge - 1 printer -
1 hair dryer - 1 mop - 1 saw.
(GoogleRU)
... and for the "M" at the end of the video :
3 sweaters - 3 balls - 3 pillows - 2 dumbbells - 2 pair of gloves
- a set of child's plates - a hockey stick - a scarf - a paper folder
- hats and slippers.
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"The World According to Monsanto",
So, don't miss it if you hang about !
