tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5236811488989315152012-01-27T12:16:00.857+11:00And then there were fourmarclaurinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06312132653397303709noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523681148898931515.post-85805043505425133112008-09-09T12:34:00.005+10:002008-09-09T12:47:07.112+10:002008-09-09T12:47:07.112+10:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pUgvO9RULgw/SMXiqvmABcI/AAAAAAAAAEI/-ulseaJ1U0A/s1600-h/BingBang.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243846565101045186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pUgvO9RULgw/SMXiqvmABcI/AAAAAAAAAEI/-ulseaJ1U0A/s320/BingBang.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span><div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;">The <a href="http://public.web.cern.ch/Public/Welcome.html">CERN</a>'s atom-smasher that will recreate conditions not seen since a split second after the big bang 14 billion years ago will be switched on tomorrow.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Will they find the God Particle, cause a black hole or... nothing?</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span> </div><div> </div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/523681148898931515-8580504350542513311?l=marclaurin.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheLaurinDiaries/~4/ZLK2sfBWzKw" height="1" width="1"/>marclaurinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06312132653397303709noreply@blogger.com1http://marclaurin.blogspot.com/2008/09/hold-your-breath.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523681148898931515.post-88579761871181652842007-12-13T13:11:00.000+11:002007-12-13T13:18:47.743+11:002007-12-13T13:18:47.743+11:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pUgvO9RULgw/R2CWgk_cOyI/AAAAAAAAAD4/Z79UBlwJyGI/s1600-h/Ike.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143276260886854434" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pUgvO9RULgw/R2CWgk_cOyI/AAAAAAAAAD4/Z79UBlwJyGI/s320/Ike.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="left"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pUgvO9RULgw/R2CVz0_cOxI/AAAAAAAAADw/3xdI0aXGQNM/s1600-h/Ike.jpg"></a></p><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/523681148898931515-8857976187118165284?l=marclaurin.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheLaurinDiaries/~4/eqOvdnHDyC8" height="1" width="1"/>marclaurinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06312132653397303709noreply@blogger.com0http://marclaurin.blogspot.com/2007/12/farewell-ike-turner-1931-2007.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523681148898931515.post-27169517594914755992007-10-10T21:52:00.000+10:002007-10-10T22:23:13.452+10:002007-10-10T22:23:13.452+10:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pUgvO9RULgw/RwzEBGsPz7I/AAAAAAAAADo/MrPYVnqRs4Q/s1600-h/Radiohead.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pUgvO9RULgw/RwzEBGsPz7I/AAAAAAAAADo/MrPYVnqRs4Q/s200/Radiohead.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119682399668522930" border="0" /></a>Radiohead have today released a new album titled "In Rainbows".<br /><br />What makes this album so special is not only its musical soundscape but the way it was released: Through the <a href="http://www.radiohead.com/">Radiohead</a> website, upon registration and most interestingly, at the price you are willing to pay. That is right: You pay whatever you want for the 10 songs, 50-odd minutes album.<br /><br />If you are into Radiohead, In Rainbows is definitely worth it. More accessible/ melodic than previous offerings. <br />Closest comparison: OK Computer.<br /><br />How much should you pay? I paid $15 but then again I am likely to purchase the diskbox when it comes out in December.<br /><br />Clever marketing sticking it up to the record companies. I approve.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/523681148898931515-2716951759491475599?l=marclaurin.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheLaurinDiaries/~4/4Zc8Ueh6G28" height="1" width="1"/>marclaurinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06312132653397303709noreply@blogger.com0http://marclaurin.blogspot.com/2007/10/new-radiohead-is-out.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523681148898931515.post-33508950092875834132007-10-04T13:16:00.001+10:002007-10-04T13:21:49.188+10:002007-10-04T13:21:49.188+10:00That is it: I am one of them.<br /><br />I have joined the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/">Facebook</a> revolution although I am not sure what the point is, other than to realise that I have some dam good looking friends...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/523681148898931515-3350895009287583413?l=marclaurin.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheLaurinDiaries/~4/slkZyqW1e9Q" height="1" width="1"/>marclaurinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06312132653397303709noreply@blogger.com0http://marclaurin.blogspot.com/2007/10/if-you-cant-beat-them.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523681148898931515.post-13906555935910787642007-10-03T16:42:00.000+10:002007-10-04T13:16:06.035+10:002007-10-04T13:16:06.035+10:00The clan all made it back to Melbourne safe and sound.<br /><br />We ticked all the boxes from the "To Do" list, including cuddling Minnie Mouse at Hong Kong's DisneyLand whilst Mickey was chatting with Pluto. Will prepare a list of Tops and Bottoms over the next few days, including a few suprises.<br /><br />One important tip: Never book a hotel online with anyone other than <a href="http://www.wotif.com/">Wotif</a>. Oh, and always ask for the price of live fish before ordering it in Hong Kong's restaurants.<br /><br />More to come.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/523681148898931515-1390655593591078764?l=marclaurin.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheLaurinDiaries/~4/UlclaSCqvwI" height="1" width="1"/>marclaurinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06312132653397303709noreply@blogger.com0http://marclaurin.blogspot.com/2007/10/mission-accomplished.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523681148898931515.post-69919926679850898932007-09-22T00:32:00.000+10:002007-09-25T08:05:23.634+10:002007-09-25T08:05:23.634+10:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pUgvO9RULgw/RvfTiyHNmxI/AAAAAAAAADQ/px5pdAs09r0/s1600-h/P9158073.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113788496423525138" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pUgvO9RULgw/RvfTiyHNmxI/AAAAAAAAADQ/px5pdAs09r0/s320/P9158073.JPG" border="0" /></a> To those of you I keep annoying for not updating their blogs, particularly when on holiday, an apology is in order.<br /><br />We are now at the tail end of the Canadian portion of the trip. Weather had been particularly good for this time of year, averaging 25 degrees every day. Did pretty much everything we intended to, eat and drank most of the items on the list (poutine, smoked meat, Blanche de Chambly, Harvey's, Ice wine, etc) and caught up with many friends, some we had not seen for up to 20 years. Some sailing, golfing, camping and a couple of silly nights spiced things up.<br /><br /><div></div><div>The boys have been absolute troopers despite all the long flights, trains, cars and bus rides. They apparently have it in their blood.</div><div><br />Back to the French Riviera in a couple of days, then Hong Kong, then home. Mixed feelings about that.<br /><br />Should have some cool pics to add to this blog very shortly. Now update yours before I get on your case again.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/523681148898931515-6991992667985089893?l=marclaurin.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheLaurinDiaries/~4/aeyedG8ahok" height="1" width="1"/>marclaurinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06312132653397303709noreply@blogger.com0http://marclaurin.blogspot.com/2007/09/half-way-there.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523681148898931515.post-1205585711385912842007-09-01T23:12:00.000+10:002007-09-02T00:16:01.867+10:002007-09-02T00:16:01.867+10:00That's it. Everything sorted. Four months in the making. Off in 12 hours. First stop Switzerland (via Hong Kong). Zurich, Basel and Geneva... the first day! Sounds like Japanese tourism, doesn't it?<br /><br />Can't wait. Hopefully the boys will enjoy the 26 hour ride as much as we will...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/523681148898931515-120558571138591284?l=marclaurin.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheLaurinDiaries/~4/PWpLcb1vlbU" height="1" width="1"/>marclaurinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06312132653397303709noreply@blogger.com0http://marclaurin.blogspot.com/2007/09/were-off.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523681148898931515.post-51422440167588314562007-08-28T23:17:00.001+10:002007-08-28T23:46:58.888+10:002007-08-28T23:46:58.888+10:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pUgvO9RULgw/RtQmDvmE_9I/AAAAAAAAACo/J_dldngGHDg/s1600-h/Eclipse1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pUgvO9RULgw/RtQmDvmE_9I/AAAAAAAAACo/J_dldngGHDg/s200/Eclipse1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103746123475255250" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUgvO9RULgw/RtQnKfmE__I/AAAAAAAAAC4/gI4uCi8xhoY/s1600-h/Eclipse2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUgvO9RULgw/RtQnKfmE__I/AAAAAAAAAC4/gI4uCi8xhoY/s200/Eclipse2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103747338951000050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">Lunar Eclipse over Melbourne, 28 August 2007</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/523681148898931515-5142244016758831456?l=marclaurin.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheLaurinDiaries/~4/2PfVHAhSl-0" height="1" width="1"/>marclaurinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06312132653397303709noreply@blogger.com0http://marclaurin.blogspot.com/2007/08/strange-moonlight.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523681148898931515.post-62354429425449580212007-08-17T13:03:00.000+10:002007-08-19T23:52:21.636+10:002007-08-19T23:52:21.636+10:00<span style="font-family:verdana;">Wow. Time goes fast. Still haven't booked hotels and organised car rentals. Very apprehensive about how the boys will behave on planes and if we will get any sleep before landing in Switzerland.<br /><br />Thanks for all your responses. I will try to keep this blog updated with news and cool images during the trip. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>For those in Canada:</strong> Je ne suis pas clair qui habite a Montreal vs Hull. Ecrivez un message sous le lien "Comments" ci-bas pour confirmer. De cette facon, on pourra planifier notre temps en consequence. I will be in touch to organise details of our catch ups.<br /><br />Have a good weekend.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/523681148898931515-6235442942544958021?l=marclaurin.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheLaurinDiaries/~4/VkzJPzO3PVo" height="1" width="1"/>marclaurinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06312132653397303709noreply@blogger.com1http://marclaurin.blogspot.com/2007/08/two-weeks-to-go.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523681148898931515.post-48310682055532315902007-07-18T20:49:00.000+10:002007-07-25T22:03:25.791+10:002007-07-25T22:03:25.791+10:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">C'est confirme!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Apres une absence de plus de quatre ans, le clan Laurin repart en tournee mondiale en Septembre 2007. </span><span style="font-family:verdana;">Voici l'horaire:</span><br /></div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">2-10 Septembre: Suisse, France, Italie</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">10-27 Septembre: Canada</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">28-30 Septembre: Hong Kong</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Nous esperons avoir la chance de vous voir et vous presenter nos terroristes en herbe; Luca et Andre.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Plus de nouvelles sous peu...<br /><br /></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/523681148898931515-4831068205553231590?l=marclaurin.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheLaurinDiaries/~4/BkNOLwu9jts" height="1" width="1"/>marclaurinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06312132653397303709noreply@blogger.com3http://marclaurin.blogspot.com/2007/07/devinez-qui-vient-diner.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523681148898931515.post-27778400863339608142007-07-16T22:45:00.000+10:002007-07-18T23:18:10.175+10:002007-07-18T23:18:10.175+10:00Yep, we're off. It was complicated to organise but we got everything we wanted. Here is the schedule:<br /><ol><li>Switzerland</li><li>France </li><li>Italy</li><li>Canada</li><li>Hong Kong</li></ol>We'll be gone all of September. First time with kids. Quite overwhelming...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/523681148898931515-2777840086333960814?l=marclaurin.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheLaurinDiaries/~4/B2dARHWA_JA" height="1" width="1"/>marclaurinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06312132653397303709noreply@blogger.com0http://marclaurin.blogspot.com/2007/07/world-tour-is-confirmed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523681148898931515.post-36587969009319943112007-02-20T23:48:00.000+11:002007-02-20T23:50:39.077+11:002007-02-20T23:50:39.077+11:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUgvO9RULgw/RdruQXqamgI/AAAAAAAAAAM/GKeHXVQ7QWQ/s1600-h/Andre+Luca+070219.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUgvO9RULgw/RdruQXqamgI/AAAAAAAAAAM/GKeHXVQ7QWQ/s320/Andre+Luca+070219.jpg" border="0" /></a><div style="clear: both;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/523681148898931515-3658796900931994311?l=marclaurin.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheLaurinDiaries/~4/ap9mGVFDyBQ" height="1" width="1"/>marclaurinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06312132653397303709noreply@blogger.com0http://marclaurin.blogspot.com/2007/02/les-goys.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523681148898931515.post-87088077390182363172007-02-20T23:44:00.000+11:002007-02-20T23:45:08.170+11:002007-02-20T23:45:08.170+11:00MarcLaurin.com will be moved here shortly.<br /><br />Now that is exciting!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/523681148898931515-8708807739018236317?l=marclaurin.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheLaurinDiaries/~4/DNK5PDM7a_E" height="1" width="1"/>marclaurinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06312132653397303709noreply@blogger.com2http://marclaurin.blogspot.com/2007/02/new-house-of-laurin.html