Whilst not primarily for tourists, the system is designed in 6 languages.
I don't own a navigo. Renting is as follows
- Hire a bike, tap 2
- Short duration, tap 1
- Accept conditions, enter card, take bike
I've never found Parisian traffic difficult, but I guess it depends where you're riding. Rondpoint Charles de Gaule Etoile? Sure, you're in for a treat. Small streets around Paris? No issues.
From your post, I'm going to make the assumption that you've never been to Paris.
Whilst there is traffic in Paris, as with every city - not everyone owns a car. Public transport is highly convenient, and heavily utilised. Parking is expensive, petrol is hard to source in the city, and having a garage where you live is next to impossible.
Drivers are very conscientious of bicycles, and all in all, as per the parent poster, it's a really exhilirating and relaxing experience.
I'm awfully sorry that you've not had a chance to experience it.
It will be the 1 year anniversary of the Velib system in Paris in a few weeks time. I was looking at the figures the other day - there are over 20,000 bikes now [100% more than when launched] - and 1,450 stations.
It seems to be a very mixed demographic that uses them - you'll see a lot of students, and a lot of older folk as well. From my point of view, there definitely seem to be less tourists using them - it may catch on though.
The system, however, is fantastic. Most people over here don't have enough space to have their own bike, and being able to grab one to ride to a friend's house, or shorten a walk home, or simply take advantage of a sunny day, for 1 Euro - fantastic.
And, summer brings girls in sundresses onto bicycles!
France, being french speaking, have their own unique music market, in addition to international markets. In support of that, 90% of top-10 selling artists are french [SNEP/IFPI, 2001]
I am splitting hairs though - the leading ISP here, Free.fr has a live music streaming service already - http://www.deezer.com - No cost, no restrictions. That's a pretty decent sweetner already.
Ah, but here's the thing - france doesn't pretend to care about its colonies. All it is trying to do now is shut its borders - but they made it very difficult for themselves, by declaring that racial differences 'do not exist' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_nationality_law]
I have my mail software set up so it bounces html-only email (that it doesn't think is spam) back to the sender with an error message explaining that html-only email violates internet standards. I've never understood why anyone sends html-only email.
Which users? Not all users want to receive emails that are nothing but a line of text and an MS-Word attachment, or that have text in cyan letters overlaid on a background of ocean waves crashing on the beach. So you finally admit that your grudge against HTML email is that you simply don't like it. Then you go on to say that you go out of your way to pester people who send you emails, the way they like it.
You must be the life of parties.
As a slight P.S: The best way to avoid being sent cyan-on-blue emails is to avoid having friends who send them, or politely calling them and asking them not to.
My ISP [Free, in France] provides usenet access, but constantly snips off groups according to its whims.
Since I use Usenet+NZBs, BitNabber works for me.
Others that might work for you: Giganews.com - 200 days retention, from 7.99 p/m [SSL available] - no nzb service SuperNews.com - from 3.95 p/m - the owner / admin Daniel is very hardline against spam, possibly the cleanest provider out there
Whilst it's frustrating that service should be cut, it seems that Verizon is behind the curve on cutting NG access anyhow.
Amusingly [ironically?] the parent was marked as flamebait, but is the exact attitude of the developers
None of us develop Pidgin as a function of our job. Pidgin is a hobby for us. We don't claim to represent a community--we claim to make an IM client that meets our own needs and hopefully meets others' needs as well. We aren't forcing anyone to use our software, nor are we profiting from our users. As you noted, we have the autonomy to make our own decisions. We are the people putting forth the development effort, and therefore we have a right to decide what goes into our software.
Quite simply, it doesn't matter if we have one user or six billion users outside the developer community. We have long understood that we can never please all our users with our single user interface--it's simply not possible. Because of that, we do not aim to please all our users, but instead to please ourselves and hope that we have pleased like-minded users. We encourage users whose needs are not met by our software to find other software that does meet their needs.
A lot [Like the Louvre, British Museum etc] seem to be converting to fiber optics as well. Creates a lovely fill, and also really nice overlapping umbras..
Oddly, the reason I don't use linux on my workstations [note, not servers] is for almost the same reasons. In my experience, and multiple attempts of desktop linux, sometimes the most simple things break, and require hours upon hours of fucking around and scraping support forum to find answers - and are usually fixed by tweaking an obscure file in an obtuse location.
I use Windows as my work environment because I know that I don't have to sweat the finer details. Call me lazy:D
Actually, digital backs are massive business, but typically in the medium/large formats. A hasselblad digital back for your MF will set you back a cool $25k, starting price.
Last time I was in Vegas I was chatting to one of the floor managers about security and the like. I said to her: So, for argument's sake, if I wanted to be an idiot and grab the ball from the roulette table and make a dash for it, how sucessful would I be?
She said: "Well, if it was 11AM, you might even make it to the door. Hell, you might even make it out the door, but you'd never make it back in. But, it's 11PM, and you'd be snapped within 10ft, by the invisible security guys there, there, there and there."
Vegas sucks, but there are some interesting characters there:D
You must have been the first person who ever got held up by french airport scanners / customs. They care so little, I love it.
What they *do* like though, is blowing up people's luggage. Ask anyone who is in the army and patrols the train staions or airports - it's the only entertainment they get:D
Considering there's a German 'smoker's only' and 'nudists only' airline, it's not much of a stretch to imagine that a business only airline could work.
I fly internationally twice a month. Everyone has a right to fly, but not everyone should fly. At least without learning some basic life skills.
Completely off topic, but if you think United is still the best international airline.. uh.. you need to fly some others. Try Singapore Airlines or Emirates, or anything but the standard US carriers.
Ah, see you're coming up against french problems, not CDG problems;)
Without being too assumptive, I've come across the same problems: the first time I lined up without a ticket, I got the same story. You politely tell them that your ticket is electronic, and it's not necessary, and they let you through.
A lot of NonEU'ers seem to have a lot of problems in CDG - I saw no less than 3 yanks getting chewed out by airline/checkin staff yesterday. I guess the thing to realise with the french is that they're super socialiste, and a job is a job: to that extent, the more they get hankered, the more they'll dig their heels in. When they say they don't care, they really don't care. But you seem to be swiss, so I'm unsure why you'd have problems, esp if you were chatting to them in french...
I'm assuming you're talking about Terminal 2. CDG is a huge airport [look at it on GE] - in various stages of upgrades, etc.
Your mileage definitely varies depending on your sector of the airport, with D probably being the worst, and the one you came through. The other areas are surprisingly intuiative.
In regards to shoes and belts: you can opt to leave your belt on, but more often than not, the clasp sets off the detectors. Shoes are a mixed policy depending on the type of shoe. If it's got a heel, normally you take them off, as the nail also set of the detectors.
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Whilst not primarily for tourists, the system is designed in 6 languages.
I don't own a navigo. Renting is as follows
- Hire a bike, tap 2
- Short duration, tap 1
- Accept conditions, enter card, take bike
I've never found Parisian traffic difficult, but I guess it depends where you're riding. Rondpoint Charles de Gaule Etoile? Sure, you're in for a treat. Small streets around Paris? No issues.
That said, riding at night is wonderful.
From your post, I'm going to make the assumption that you've never been to Paris.
Whilst there is traffic in Paris, as with every city - not everyone owns a car.
Public transport is highly convenient, and heavily utilised.
Parking is expensive, petrol is hard to source in the city, and having a garage where you live is next to impossible.
Drivers are very conscientious of bicycles, and all in all, as per the parent poster, it's a really exhilirating and relaxing experience.
I'm awfully sorry that you've not had a chance to experience it.
It will be the 1 year anniversary of the Velib system in Paris in a few weeks time.
I was looking at the figures the other day - there are over 20,000 bikes now [100% more than when launched] - and 1,450 stations.
It seems to be a very mixed demographic that uses them - you'll see a lot of students, and a lot of older folk as well.
From my point of view, there definitely seem to be less tourists using them - it may catch on though.
The system, however, is fantastic. Most people over here don't have enough space to have their own bike, and being able to grab one to ride to a friend's house, or shorten a walk home, or simply take advantage of a sunny day, for 1 Euro - fantastic.
And, summer brings girls in sundresses onto bicycles!
That's a fairly gross assumption on your behalf.
France, being french speaking, have their own unique music market, in addition to international markets.
In support of that, 90% of top-10 selling artists are french [SNEP/IFPI, 2001]
I am splitting hairs though - the leading ISP here, Free.fr has a live music streaming service already - http://www.deezer.com - No cost, no restrictions. That's a pretty decent sweetner already.
Ah, but here's the thing - france doesn't pretend to care about its colonies.
All it is trying to do now is shut its borders - but they made it very difficult for themselves, by declaring that racial differences 'do not exist' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_nationality_law]
Then you go on to say that you go out of your way to pester people who send you emails, the way they like it.
You must be the life of parties.
As a slight P.S: The best way to avoid being sent cyan-on-blue emails is to avoid having friends who send them, or politely calling them and asking them not to.
My ISP [Free, in France] provides usenet access, but constantly snips off groups according to its whims.
Since I use Usenet+NZBs, BitNabber works for me.
Others that might work for you:
Giganews.com - 200 days retention, from 7.99 p/m [SSL available] - no nzb service
SuperNews.com - from 3.95 p/m - the owner / admin Daniel is very hardline against spam, possibly the cleanest provider out there
Whilst it's frustrating that service should be cut, it seems that Verizon is behind the curve on cutting NG access anyhow.
Does / did anyone actually use their usenet service anyhow?
ISP usenet services are 9 times out of 10 either outsourced, or have terrible retention, spotty coverage, and no propogation.
BitNabber has all my usenet needs taken care of.
1Ds Mark III has live view.
Quite simply, it doesn't matter if we have one user or six billion users outside the developer community. We have long understood that we can never please all our users with our single user interface--it's simply not possible. Because of that, we do not aim to please all our users, but instead to please ourselves and hope that we have pleased like-minded users. We encourage users whose needs are not met by our software to find other software that does meet their needs.
Which australia do you live in?
Prices start at $35AUD.
I use led sources to paint my scenes all the time - but I am shooting night photography, so it's a fairly specific application.
A lot [Like the Louvre, British Museum etc] seem to be converting to fiber optics as well. Creates a lovely fill, and also really nice overlapping umbras..
Oddly, the reason I don't use linux on my workstations [note, not servers] is for almost the same reasons.
:D
In my experience, and multiple attempts of desktop linux, sometimes the most simple things break, and require hours upon hours of fucking around and scraping support forum to find answers - and are usually fixed by tweaking an obscure file in an obtuse location.
I use Windows as my work environment because I know that I don't have to sweat the finer details. Call me lazy
Actually, digital backs are massive business, but typically in the medium/large formats.
A hasselblad digital back for your MF will set you back a cool $25k, starting price.
Let me speak on behalf of the G. and slashdot:
No.
Last time I was in Vegas I was chatting to one of the floor managers about security and the like.
:D
I said to her: So, for argument's sake, if I wanted to be an idiot and grab the ball from the roulette table and make a dash for it, how sucessful would I be?
She said: "Well, if it was 11AM, you might even make it to the door. Hell, you might even make it out the door, but you'd never make it back in. But, it's 11PM, and you'd be snapped within 10ft, by the invisible security guys there, there, there and there."
Vegas sucks, but there are some interesting characters there
You must have been the first person who ever got held up by french airport scanners / customs.
:D
They care so little, I love it.
What they *do* like though, is blowing up people's luggage. Ask anyone who is in the army and patrols the train staions or airports - it's the only entertainment they get
Appreciated, but 'convenient' and 'reasonable' are by no means meters of quality :D
IMNSHO.
Considering there's a German 'smoker's only' and 'nudists only' airline, it's not much of a stretch to imagine that a business only airline could work.
I fly internationally twice a month. Everyone has a right to fly, but not everyone should fly. At least without learning some basic life skills.
Completely off topic, but if you think United is still the best international airline.. uh.. you need to fly some others.
Try Singapore Airlines or Emirates, or anything but the standard US carriers.
Ah, see you're coming up against french problems, not CDG problems ;)
Without being too assumptive, I've come across the same problems: the first time I lined up without a ticket, I got the same story.
You politely tell them that your ticket is electronic, and it's not necessary, and they let you through.
A lot of NonEU'ers seem to have a lot of problems in CDG - I saw no less than 3 yanks getting chewed out by airline/checkin staff yesterday.
I guess the thing to realise with the french is that they're super socialiste, and a job is a job: to that extent, the more they get hankered, the more they'll dig their heels in. When they say they don't care, they really don't care. But you seem to be swiss, so I'm unsure why you'd have problems, esp if you were chatting to them in french...
You're right - the more you travel, the more you realise that you're at the whim of the person and the place of that particular day.
I'm assuming you're talking about Terminal 2.
CDG is a huge airport [look at it on GE] - in various stages of upgrades, etc.
Your mileage definitely varies depending on your sector of the airport, with D probably being the worst, and the one you came through.
The other areas are surprisingly intuiative.
In regards to shoes and belts: you can opt to leave your belt on, but more often than not, the clasp sets off the detectors.
Shoes are a mixed policy depending on the type of shoe. If it's got a heel, normally you take them off, as the nail also set of the detectors.
FWIW I fly in and out of CDG 3 - 4 times monthly.
you realise that if you'd been female, it would have been considered obscene, and you'd have probably been carted away....