Midomi

Midomi looks to be a good application; alternative (maybe killer apps) of the well know Shazam. Available on iPhone and Android, it could as well be found with free web version.

Follow the link LandingVoiceSearch.swf and just allow the plugin to access your microphone. Works great on laptop.

Just give it a try. It found me Candi Station - When You Wake Up Tomorrow, and some other good song I was really happy to find the name of the interpreter.

Tested OK on Gentoo (2.6.36) / Opera 11.50 / Adobe Flash 10.2.153.1

Story of the Hippo

Claude: "Is like the story of the hippo." 

Reuben: "I'm not familiar with that story." 

Claude: "The hippopotamus, he is not born going, 'Cool bean, I am a hippo.' No way, Jose. So he tried to paint the stripe on himself to be like the, uh, the zebra, bet he fool no one. And then he tried to put the spot on his skin to be like the leopard, but everyone know he is a hippo. SO at certain pont, he look himself in the mirror, an he just say, 'Hey, I am a hippopotamus, and there is nothing I can do about it.' And as soon as he accepts this, he live life happy. Happy as a hippo. You understand?" 

Reuben: "I'm gonna kill you!" 

Lisa: "Reuben! No, Reuben!"

storyofhippo.mp3 

Fun, Fun, Fun... just the best french accent done by a non French guy...!

XBMC just rocks !

I was a huge fan of XBMC from it's very begin when it was released on XBOX. But time has past and I finally said "byebye...sniff" to my dear console (hope it will made its new owner happy)

Thinking about never buying Apple product, I was nevertheless looking for a tiny solution for keeping the satisfaction of using XBMC; and since only stupid people never change their mind, I get an Apple TV 2. As always (I have to recognise), it's a real good quality product, but as I was expecting, limited in what you can do (iTunes ...grrr). Unless you release the beast... I mean Jailbreak (SeasOnPass).
And just have a look to how installing XBMC (Install XBMC on ATV2).

Enjoy freedom my box.

HUAWEI E220 HSDPA USB Modem

Here is quit good piece of technology.

Since few years mobile bredband internet access have gained in popularity. Two years ago, I've had to use this USB modem and it really helped me. Working under Linux I was able to surf anywhere ^^. But now, I want to change operator, and guess what... it's locked like a phone.

Here is how to release your modem unlocking huawei e220..manually

Berlin Marathon 2010

Running have never been my favorite sport activity. But after finishing my first race (like 3 years ago) I was quit happy and released when I crossed the finish line. The fact is that just after, you feel the sensation that you want more. And race after race, facing your own previous time your goal becomes improvement. Not only because of your ego stuff, but because you feel more healthy and you want to keep it like this.

I now finished the 37th Berlin Marathon (which took place Sept. 26th 2010). Like any long distances race it really pushes you to your limits. Again it was really nice to participate to that race even under the  bad weather we faces.

If you like challenging your self, just go for it, you can't regret it.

Zlabia

Moroccan/Algerian/Tunisian pastry
What do we need:

- 250g flour
- 2.5 dl warn water
- 1/2 teaspoon yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoon yogurt
- red and yellow food coloring
- 250 g of sugar or liquid honey
and few drops of orange flower water

- oil (for frying pan)

In a big bowl, put the flour, yeast, baking powder and yogurt. While mixing add progressively the water. You should obtain a batter in which you incorporate both yellow and red coloring, which should turn to some orange (not necessary shine, it will come brighter later).
Cover the batter and keep it in room temperature for 2 hours.

When the dough has doubled in volume, mix it again. Cover and let rise again 1 hour. Mix it again. You have to repeat the process about 4 / 5 times so the dough does not rise more. (the dough can be also prepared the day before)

Heat a frying pan, with about 2 inches of oil. The oil must be hot.
Then form of scrolls over the oil turning to form a spiral. Cook on both sides by turning the Zlabia and drain the excess of oil by putting on paper towels.
Repeat until the end of the dough.

Finally dip the Zlebia in the syrup (made of sugar or honey and orange flower water) and let them soak up the syrup few minutes.

Ready to enjoy.

Malmö Festivalen 2010

The Malmö Festival is in town again (20th-27th August 2010). This year like previous session, you ll be able to enjoy a lot of event; from music to cultural entertainments, and also sports (shows and tryout sessions). For all ages, it's a free festival where everybody can find something to listen, see, do and even eat. Food stands are present all around to give you world flavors.

And yesterday Booka Shade was playing (nice!)

So if you are in nearby Malmö (or Copenhagen) just drop by and have a good time.