Earth Hour 2008, 8pm Local Time

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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When Smoke meets Clouds in Griset...

... Kenzo Tange campanile stands still against the grey sky.
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Suffering and Smiling... the Movie

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)

Happy Easter 2008

3rd century BC pic found yesterday beneath the lowest ancient Roman paved road
in Griset area. This discovery seems to confirm once more Easter Eggs were brought
to Lutætia by Roman legions.

Regular modern Eggs

Vegetable Eggs
(and other stunning gifts)...

Egg plant (NEW!)

Buona Pasqua !

STAND WITH TIBET

SUPPORT 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
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