Category Archives: Culture and Knowledge

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Posted on February 4, 2023 by JJS

One keeps hearing about Artificial Intelligence and all the forthcoming applications one can expect in the near future and how life might change as a result. So far I have not come across any application which I would consider as … Continue reading →

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French language

Posted on March 30, 2020 by JJS

Despite the fact I have been speaking very little French over the past 30 years,  it is still mother tongue. Couple of affairs with English and German simply did not hurt. 🇫🇷  Il  y a une citation que j’aime beaucoup sur … Continue reading →

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Palindrome

Posted on February 2, 2020 by JJS

Today being the 02 02 2020 is palindrome day due to the fact one can read the numbers forward or backwards. The last time it happened was 909 years ago on Saturday 11 11 1111. The next time it will … Continue reading →

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World Turtle Day®

Posted on January 22, 2020 by JJS

World Turtle Day is a holiday which is observed on May 23rd of each year. There is no right or wrong way to celebrate this holiday as long as turtles are the main focus of your efforts. Obviously another American … Continue reading →

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Bon bout d’an

Posted on December 31, 2019 by JJS

et à l’an que ven   It is unlikely you will understand unless you come from Marseille and obviously speak French. I happen to “almost” have these two qualities.     Have a good year end and see you in … Continue reading →

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Great letter

Posted on October 1, 2019 by JJS

A few years ago I came across this great letter from David Bowie.

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New word

Posted on August 30, 2018 by JJS

I have learned a new French word today: Clavarder Real time chatting on internet (mener une conversation textuelle sur internet, en temps réel. Ce terme est d’origine québécoise. Somehow I like it.

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Interesting Facts (in French)

Posted on October 24, 2016 by JJS

Did you know? (Number 34 is good) 45 faits étonnants sur la France que vous ignoriez peut-être !!! 1. Le mot «France» vient des Francs, peuple germanique dont le nom est lui-même tiré du francique «frank», qui signifie «libre» 2. … Continue reading →

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“Agnostic” bordering on “Atheist” is my philosophy 

Posted on May 10, 2016 by JJS

An atheist lacks faith in God, believes there is no god, or lacks awareness of gods. An agnostic either believes that it is impossible to know whether there is a god or is noncommittal on the issue. The difference may … Continue reading →

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