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As a PHP developer, among other trades, I have been looking for a replacement to the much missed FirePHP add-on to Mozilla Firefox.  After a quick try of Firefox Developer Edition, which left me with more doubts than answers, I decided to keep Firefox and use the Developer...read more >>

"With the file attached this time . . . ".  Sounds familiar? Well I’ve done it too.  I’m not here to judge, but rather to share with you the method I think is infailable to never forget an attachment again.

With all the techno onboard, on your wrist or on your humerus (upper arm), you now have access to your instant speed, and in particular, to your average speed.  The benefit of knowing your average speed is to manage your energy and your reserves while racing to reach your...read more >>

From the calm and“bon vivre”-smelling plain of Mazan one would not believe that the Giant of Provence, erected at the distance, obtructing the horizon, seen as early as the exit of Avignon, will show quite a different image once you reach the“lunar cap”, this white rocky...read more >>

Last time I flew to Australia I faced the dilemma "Should I travel with my bike from France to Australia, or should I get the one I already have there (although interstate)".  Past the shiver that hits you just thinking of putting your valuable bike in a bag that may be...read more >>

There is no magical way to lose weight.  In the vast majority of cases it is all fortunately and unfortunately related to maths, very simple ones here: loss=output-input.
It can nonetheless be hard to make this substraction equal 0 or better, be positive, as they are a...read more >>

So that’s it, your decision is irrevocable, you’ve decided to relocate overseas.  You’ve been hesitating between selling your household contents and travel light, then buy everything back again; or packing a container to ship overseas.
The former option demands less...read more >>

I don’t really need funding to carry on research to figure out that Australians prefer to do sport in the morning, before heading to the office, rather than in the evening, let’s say after work.  On the other hand, since I regularly spend time in France, I realise that over...read more >>

A rare image under the Tropics, this one is genuine, taken in Anse Vata, Nouméa.  But is it possible to be completely happy when you’re not at home.
After nine years of returns between Australia and France and my careful observations that go with them, I can suggest a...read more >>

Vélibs, JCDecaux, street furniture, new pedestrians malls, constant search for new architecture, nothing’s missing to the capital City of Queensland, also known as the most economically growing city in Australia in the 21st century.

If you like to Do It Yourself, or are simply paranoid about letting a workshop worker assuring your safety on two wheels, you should consider buying a much handy torque wrench.

However, depending on its model, you might find your access to certain screws limited if...read more >>