Today is Pi Day. Or maybe we should call it ‘Half Tau Day’

Today is ‘Pi Day’, because it is March 14. You know, 3/14. Here is the definition: π (written ‘pi’ the Latin name of the Greek letter π) is a mathematical constant whose value is the ratio of any Euclidean plane circle’s circumference to its diameter. Maybe you are wondering why pi has its own ‘day’. Wikipedia ... More

Apple’s iPod Touch ‘Samazed’ and CES 2008 goodies



This is my first (late?) post of 2008! I finally got a few minutes to present you the ‘gadget’ of the year: iPhone Touch. First I wanted an iPhone like almost everyone, but since I can’t take photos with it, it couldn’t replace my actual phone so I decided to wait for the next iPhone generation. Until now, I used my phone to listen ... More

Creative process on travel: a Notebook, a pen and a phone

People often ask me where I get my inspiration, and I always like to say: “Everything is—already—in my notebooks!” I’m not that old, but I didn’t grow up with computers. Back then, if I wanted to remember something, I had to write it down. The huge anchor near the swimming pool, the leather watchstrap maker’s workshop, the smell of oil ... More

The Big Bang Theory: Am I really that kind of Nerd?!

The Big Bang Theory pilot had been floating around YouTube for months before its official premiere on September 24, 2007, on CBS. Here’s how the network describes it: “Meet two brainiacs with a lot to learn. Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon (Jim Parsons) can tell their quarks from their quantum physics, but have no clue how women add up. Leave it to ... More