Stéphane Lee

Used books

Stéphane Lee — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:55:03 +0000

Abebooks.com, now owned by Amazon.com, is a great place to buy older, used books. I’ve been buying some technical books at $1.00 a piece. For any current in-print books, Amazon remains the only place to buy after Quebecor has bought and closed Camelot book store.

American-sized cup

Stéphane Lee — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:07:51 +0000

MBT revamped

Stéphane Lee — Thu, 07 May 2009 00:05:15 +0000

Mauritius Blog Tracker has been redesigned by Adam. Check it out. Thanks.

Monnaie de singe

Stéphane Lee — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:08:33 +0000

I’m baffled with what is happening to the financial market during the past months. There is so much indecency and obscenity that no one could imagine. The banks are getting a free ride from the US government. Still living lavishly but now on taxpayer’s money. Non-solvent banks should be liquidated and nationalized. The shareholders get nothing. The government should every thing, not just bad debts. But, they are all in the same vicious circle. The Federal Reserve, which is a group of private banks, prints the money and lend it to the government which, in turn, give to other banks for almost free. And you know who is paying for all this.

Associated Press Stylebook

Stéphane Lee — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:07:38 +0000

The AP Stylebook is recommended if you want to write good (American) English. It tells you when to hyphenate, to spell the numbers and to choose the correct word. What is the difference between assassination, homicide, manslaughter and murder? The AP Stylebook will tell you. The Ask the Editor section on their website is very helpful too.

YUL Plane Spotting

Stéphane Lee — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:39:59 +0000

It was cloudy but with some sunny breaks. I took some nice pictures today.

Pardon My French

Stéphane Lee — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:45:16 +0000

Bushisms have set a really high standard. I hardly think that the Obamaisms can top the Bushisms. At least, there is something where he can win.

Week-End Update

Stéphane Lee — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:25:43 +0000

I think I’ve never been so eager for the week-end to come. Although winter is coming soon, we are getting some Indian summer. 14° C for today but with light rain.

A more perfect world

Stéphane Lee — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:05:11 +0000

I don’t believe that he is any leftist or socialist. He’s more rightist than Sarkozy for example. He’s pragmatic and has the the big picture in mind. Tomorrow, they’ll end 8 years of idiocy. And that’s why:

Luck

Stéphane Lee — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:24:25 +0000

I don’t know if this is bad luck, excessive confidence or simply greed. After the lucky streak, he must say to himself that he can win all the way up. I cannot really blame him for trying his luck and saying no deal. I reckon I’m the luckiest guy these days!