05 October 2008
Day 1 Part 2 . . . Yes we did more . . .
We should have been in bed already but instead we rallied and went to the Eiffel Tower last night. Why would we? After 28 hours of no sleep? The weather. As predicted we woke up today 
to drizzle, rain, clouds, and cold (among other things that will come in a future post) -- how it is supposed to be the remainder of our time in Paris. Last night as predicted was clear.
So at 8pm local time we walked for approximately 60 minutes (~2.5 to 3 miles) to the Eiffel Tower -- objects appear closer than they really are. The walk was pleasant and the weather brisk. Along the way we saw a paddle boat on the Seine labeled Tennessee . . . The American South alive an well in France (sorry for poor image quality but your mind will fill in the detail).
Also along the way in minute 50 of our walk, the Eiffel Tower put on a light show. On the hour, the Eiffel Tower flashes thousands of strobe lights
creating a shimmering effect. Normally it is cast in a blue hue at night.
We got to the Tower, grabbed a ticket for the second floor, and after waiting 45 minutes got our ride on the north tower elevator. From there we captured some images and took some video. We then took the stairs down the Tower to exit (because we didn't want to wait 30 minutes in line to ride the elevator down). We grabbed a cab back to our hotel area and went to grab some dinner.
Apparently we are staying in an area where a lot of Asian folks live or chose to stay while in Paris. There are probably 10 sushi places within 2 blocks of our hotel and 5 noddle places. The lines at 8pm, when we left to go to the Eiffel Tower were 30 people out the door at some places. So like an good tourist in France, we decided to go to a Japanese sushi restaurant. These images document the moment of contentment and fatigue after being up for 32 hours.
to drizzle, rain, clouds, and cold (among other things that will come in a future post) -- how it is supposed to be the remainder of our time in Paris. Last night as predicted was clear.So at 8pm local time we walked for approximately 60 minutes (~2.5 to 3 miles) to the Eiffel Tower -- objects appear closer than they really are. The walk was pleasant and the weather brisk. Along the way we saw a paddle boat on the Seine labeled Tennessee . . . The American South alive an well in France (sorry for poor image quality but your mind will fill in the detail).
Also along the way in minute 50 of our walk, the Eiffel Tower put on a light show. On the hour, the Eiffel Tower flashes thousands of strobe lights
creating a shimmering effect. Normally it is cast in a blue hue at night.We got to the Tower, grabbed a ticket for the second floor, and after waiting 45 minutes got our ride on the north tower elevator. From there we captured some images and took some video. We then took the stairs down the Tower to exit (because we didn't want to wait 30 minutes in line to ride the elevator down). We grabbed a cab back to our hotel area and went to grab some dinner.
Apparently we are staying in an area where a lot of Asian folks live or chose to stay while in Paris. There are probably 10 sushi places within 2 blocks of our hotel and 5 noddle places. The lines at 8pm, when we left to go to the Eiffel Tower were 30 people out the door at some places. So like an good tourist in France, we decided to go to a Japanese sushi restaurant. These images document the moment of contentment and fatigue after being up for 32 hours.
And that wrapped up Day 1 in Paris.
04 October 2008
Day 1 in Paris
Well we have arrived safely to Paris around 2am Memphis time (9am Paris time an hour after the sun came up on our plane). We had a nice driving tour of Paris thanks to our cab driver who got lost, asked for directions from 4 different people -- finally I decided to pay attention to the streets, pulled out a map, and directed him to our hotel.
Original check in time was to be 12pm but our room wasn't going to be ready till 2pm so we had 3 hours to get oriented. We strolled south down to the Louvre and the River Seine and then headed into the Tuileries Garden. Here is a pic.After that we went to the high end shopping district (St. Honore) and went to a great cafe. That's where we pulled out the Flip for some video.
Good times . . .
Since the cafe we have settled into our hotel, joined the living by cleaning up and putting on some fresh clothes. Time for some dinner.
More to come . . .
03 October 2008
02 October 2008
Doing two things well or three?
Much like Zack Perry stated on his blog (http://zackperry.typepad.com/blog/2008/10/kick-start-this-blagggg.html), I've always wanted to have an nice web presence via a blog. Twitter fits life better but substance is tough in 140 characters. Facebook is easy to keep on top of due to the addictive way it manages messaging, events, other posts etc. Plus Facebook is taking over some business communications so getting on there to manage that web/social presence is all ready part of the routine. Blogging in the long form is a bit tough, but hopefully with some dedication and some more media forms in the tool set (like video and utterli) I can put more into this blog and make it worth visiting. Maybe Zack and I can challenge each other?
01 October 2008
29 September 2008
Social Media Vanguard
Thanks to Daniel J. Pritchett for including among his Social Media Vanguard. I have found social media to be a good tool to promote and communicate what's happen in the city, in technology, in entrepreneurship, and in my life. I believe that if you give people concise information that is relevant, they will act on it.
Here is the blog post from Daniel.
http://www.sharingatwork.com/2008/09/social-media-vanguard.html
Are you using social media? Why or why not?
Here is the blog post from Daniel.
http://www.sharingatwork.com/2008/09/social-media-vanguard.html
Are you using social media? Why or why not?
28 September 2008
24 September 2008
Innovation Tweets a Reply
Utter on innovation in Memphis -- nothing big.
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Older Article on LaunchMemphis Activities
I was also in this article commenting on how we can"provide an avenue" for entrepreneurs to risks in the Memphis area.
LaunchMemphis program rekindles spirit of business
Event targets entrepreneurial interests
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/sep/14/program-rekindles-spirit-of-business/
Motivate local self-starters, investors
Featured in the news recently for LaunchMemphis activities.
LaunchMemphis helps motivate local self-starters, investors
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/sep/21/entrepreneur-spirit-finds-launching-pad/Moving and Shaking
Moving from one LaunchMemphis event to the next w/little in between has me feeling productive perhaps falsely.
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Serving on Upcoming Panel: Creative Conversations with MPACT
I will be speaking on a panel for MPACT on Creativity. I'm looking forward to it. Details pasted here. Come on out.
--Wednesday, October 22: Working Creatively: Entrepreneurs Discuss the Value of Creativity Across All Industries at Memphis College of Art's Callicott Auditorium at 6:00 pm
In conjunction with the "Creative Conversations" program by Americans for the Arts, MPACT Memphis and Memphis College of Art present this unique and engaging panel discussion on the importance and influence of creativity in all industries, not simply those that first come to mind such as the visual arts. The event begins at 6:00 pm and a networking and cocktail hour will be held after the panel discussion. It's free for MCA students, faculty, staff, and MPACT members; $5 for non-members.
21 September 2008
08 September 2008
Geoff Livingston
Heard that Geoff Livingston author of Now is Gone is crashing Memphis, TN on Monday September 22.
Time and Place TBD for MeetUp
http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/
Time and Place TBD for MeetUp
http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/
Great primer style book for SVPs, VP, and directors on Web 2.0.
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