Mar 25, 2010: Jean-Michel Jarre at Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy POPB
Published on: 05 Mar 2010
Apr 6, 2010: Health 2.0 at Cité Universitaire Internationale de Paris
Published on: 06 Jan 2010
he Health 2.0 Conference is the leading showcase of online and mobile technologies in healthcare. After 5 successful conferences in the United States, we’re coming across the pond!
The agenda will span the key elements of Health 2.0 and showcase how consumers and professionals:
Search for more appropriate health content,
Share personal information in Communities and
Use Tools to self-manage and enhance the patient-physician relationship
You will gain unique insight into the following questions:
How does specialized Search relate to Health 2.0? Is there life beyond Google in Europe'
Are online patient communities different in Europe and across European countries'
Have European doctors gone 2.0'
Are personal health records being adopted by health care systems in Europe'
How do European hospitals, payors and governments relate to Health 2.0'
What opportunities exist for Pharma to play a bigger role in Health 2.0'
Health 2.0 Europe will be a unique conference. We will integrate the best of European health technologies, and compare, contrast and contextualize them with leading examples of Health 2.0 from North America. We’ll be seeing:
What works in the context of Europe’s evolving health care systems,
Whether there are commonalities across European systems that can lead to economies of scale (or not!) and
What the “boundary-less” online world means for consumers and physicians working in distinct health care systems.
There’ll also be a presentation of the latest thinking about Health 2.0 in the European context, special videos, an unconference session, the introduction of new companies at Health 2.0 Europe’s Launch!, a great networking party at a very famous Parisian institution, and much, much more to keep you very stimulated for a day and a half.
Oh, and did we mention that it’s in Paris in the Springtime'
Apr 8, 2010: Jonathan Lewis: Writing optimal SQL & Troubleshooting &Tuning at Oracle University Centre Paris Colombes
Published on: 01 Mar 2010
Oracle University vous propose un séminaire de deux jours pour explorer deux domaines restés un peu retrait des séminaires habituels portant sur l’optimisation des requêtes : l’écriture d’un code SQL « optimal » puis l’identification et le dépannage des problèmes de performance SQL
Jour 1: Writing optimal SQL
Cette première journée poursuit deux objectifs. Tout d'abord, améliorer la performance d'un système de production en venant à bout des ordres SQL inefficaces, et également, concevoir un système permettant un accès performant aux données. Dans beaucoup de cas, le design est déjà fait, cependant il faut reconnaître que ces deux objectifs interagissent.
Ainsi, lorsque vous tentez d'optimiser un ordre SQL, vous avez besoin de savoir que certaines structures de la base de données sont disponibles pour vous aider à élaborer une solution plus performante, en dépit des problèmes liés au SQL en tant que tel.
Ce cours détaillera les avantages et inconvénients des options structurelles utilisables avec le SQL, l'utilisation des index et des vues, les fonctions analytiques, le factoring des sous-requêtes et les statistiques. Enfin, elle proposera de nombreuses astuces pratiques, ainsi qu'un tour d'horizon rapide des plans d'exécution.
Thèmes abordés :
Se concentrer sur le problème plus que sur le SQL
Renforcer la lisibilité du SQL
Optimisation structurelle
Elaborer une stratégie de conception et de débogage du SQL
Techniques diverses
Jour 2: Troubleshooting &Tuning
Dépannage ou réglage d'un problème - Quelle différence entre ces deux options ? Quelle stratégie appliquer ? Pourquoi est-il plus simple de procéder à un dépannage qu'à un réglage ? Objectifs, indicateurs et mécanismes clés permettant de produire un système parfaitement réglé dès le premier jour. Stratégies d'optimisation des systèmes de production peu performants.
Problèmes fréquents - Problèmes les plus fréquents affectant la performance d'un système après sa mise en production. Méthodes permettant de détecter ces problèmes, d'évaluer leur impact et de les résoudre par application du triangle coût-risque-avantages. Les bons réflexes : analyse préventive et résolution proactive des problèmes.
Solutions « vite fait, bien fait » -Méthodes, contournements, trucs, astuces et paramètres permettant de résoudre les problèmes classiques de performance des systèmes en production. Rares sont les solutions « vite fait, bien fait » qui peuvent être réalisées dans tous les cas de figure. Chaque problème requiert une évaluation précise des coûts, risques et avantages. Cette partie examine les options les plus à même de s'avérer bénéfiques.
V$ et X$ - Cette partie présente les vues les plus couramment utilisées et revient sur la signification de certains des éléments les plus utiles.
Apr 23, 2010: Special Evening- Pandit Shivkumar concert in Paris at Forum - 104
Published on: 02 Mar 2010
May 23, 2010: French Open Tennis Tournament at Philippe-Chatrier Court
Published on: 28 Jan 2010
This exciting Tennis Tournament, the second of the Grand Slam Tournaments, will be held from 23 May thru 6 June. All dates are available here!
Jun 14, 2010: Journey to France and Follow The Footsteps of Saint Germain at Paris
Published on: 27 Nov 2009
Journey to France and Follow The Footsteps of Saint Germain.
Join Troika on this fun-filled, Transformational Tour!
Visit locations associated with Ascended Master Saint Germain. Discover places where he lived and held his secret meetings. His Spirit will be with us. He promises “Magic Will Happen!”
Enjoy the Excitement of Paris:
Eiffel Tower, Latin Quarter, Notre Dame, The Louvre, Sacre Coeur, Lunch at the “Alchemist’s House”, Seine River Dinner Cruise, and More!
Our Travels Also Take Us to
Sacred Chartres Cathedral, Le Chateau Chambord in the Loire Valley.
And Our Ultimate Destination:
Two glorious nights of grand elegance in Versailles and visit: The Palace, The Hall of Mirrors, The Kings Chambers, Marie-Antoinette’s Home, The Royal Gardens, Musical Concert at Neptune’s Water Fountain.
Transformational Travel for Spiritual Seekers (Group of 10 to 24)
*Estimated Cost is $3,377 USD, per person, double occupancy Plus Air Fare *prices subject to Euro / Dollar rate of exchange in June 2010.
Additional Tour, June 21 – 28 ** price TBD
Embracing the Divine Feminine
Visit Rennes Le Chateau, Lourdes & more!
Visit www.Ascension-StGermain.com or call 530-926-0700 for Information.
Jun 24, 2010: 2010 O'Neills en France (Youth Registration Page) at Paris
As a stepping stone to fulfilling its mission, The Association of O'Neill Clans is holding its first ever international gathering in the history of the Clan.
Join us in Paris, France in 2010 for lectures, walking tours, dining, networking and fun! Meet O'Neills from across the globe while enjoying all that Paris has to offer.
For the detailed program of events, visit http://oneillclanassocation.wordpress.com.
As a stepping stone to fulfilling its mission, The Association of O'Neill Clans is holding its first ever international gathering in the history of the Clan.
Join us in Paris, France in 2010 for lectures, walking tours, dining, networking and fun! Meet O'Neills from across the globe while enjoying all that Paris has to offer.
For the detailed program of events, visit http://oneillclanassocation.wordpress.com.
On 1997's Pop, U2 continued experimenting; tape loops, programming, rhythm sequencing, and sampling provided much of the album with heavy, funky dance rhythms. Released in March, the album debuted at number one in 35 countries, and drew mainly positive reviews. Rolling Stone, for example, stated that U2 had "defied the odds and made some of the greatest music of their lives". Others felt that the album was a major disappointment and sales were poor compared to previous U2 releases. The band was hurried into completing the album in time for the impending pre-booked tour, and Bono admitted that the album "didn't communicate the way it was intended to".
Oct 11, 2010: ICI-1 Competitive Intelligence Basics Workshop at Novotel Les Halles
Published on: 01 Feb 2010
Achieving competitive advantage through systematic competitor and market analysis
In times of increasing competition and complex, fast-moving competitive environments, it is important to be one step ahead of the competition. Businesses have to anticipate the activities of their competitors when developing their strategic positioning.Competitive analyses are essential to the successful development of corporate strategy, conducting anticipatory strategy planning and gaining a measurable competitive advantage. Competitive Intelligence, which brings in a systematic analysis process, adds the decisive edge to strategy.
Workshop foci
- The value of Competitive Intelligence (CI) for your business
- Analysis of one's own company:
Where are we now and where do we intend to go'
- Handling the information overload and testing the quality of data
- Analytical methods to determine the competitive and market situation
- Successful implementation of a CI system in a business
Oct 13, 2010: ICI-2 Competitive Intelligence Projects at Novotel Les Halles
Published on: 01 Feb 2010
For the real world application of CI fundamentals you will work on a complete CI case study
CI basics are taught in this workshop using a case study. The CI process steps are practiced and CI tools and techniques absorbed. With the training from this course, typical process mistakes are less likely, because participants gain practical aptitude in applying CI methods and techniques. Through team work, interpersonal work techniques are encouraged and communication experiences established.
Workshop foci
- Definition of the CI requirements
- Planning of the CI cycle
- Execution of the CI cycle
- Development of a continuous competitive information system
Oct 14, 2010: ICI-6 Fundamental CI Analysis Methods at Novotel Les Halles
Published on: 01 Feb 2010
SWOT, industry structure analysis, profiling, portfolio analysis and analysis of competing hypothesis (ACH)
In this workshop, the fundamental methods of Competitivce Intelligence analysis are taught and practiced with examples. Command of these analysis techniques is a prerequisite for all subsequent "higher-order" analytical processes. To plan efficient CI projects, it is necessary to provide the data required for each analytical tool, and is only possible if one has acquired at least working knowledge of CI analysis techniques.
Workshop foci
- SWOT (Strengths/Weaknesses/ Opportunities/Threats)
- 5 forces industrial structure analysis/strategic groups, according to Michael Porter
- Competitor profiling
- Portfolio Analysis
- Analysis of competing hypothesis (ACH)
"I love Paris every moment.
Every moment of the year, I love
Paris.
Why! Oh why do I love Paris?
Because my love is here..."
Welcome to Paris! This page was designed
especially for you who may visit Paris for
the first time. The idea is to give you
advices to acquaint you with the City of
Light, and help you prepare for this exciting
trip. Read on!
Prepare well for a
stroll
Once you have settled down in your comfortable
hotel room and are getting ready to take
your first stroll, take some time to
dress appropriately.
First, put on a really good pair of walking
shoes to feel comfortable in the Parisian
streets. Walking in Paris means stopping
often to look at amazing details and buildings.
This constant stop-and-go will wear you
down if you aren't comfy in your shoes.
Visiting the Eiffel Tower means waiting
often over 30 minutes to gain access to
the ticket booth, then waiting some more
for the elevator on the way up, and waiting
some more for the elevator on the way down.
So to your feet, a pair of good shoes
will make a big difference!
Parisian weather is fickle in springtime
and during fall: what starts out as a great
clear day can turn rainy and chilly in the
afternoon. Pack a sweater and a rain breaker
if you are visiting during these seasons.
Summer is usually fine (70-85F), August
is generally hotter (80-95F). Winter is
rainy and cold, almost as cold as in NYC.
In any case, take your umbrella along,
it may become your best friend -- especially
if you intend to take pictures of everything.
Rain and camera lenses don't like each other.
Street-savvy tips
Now that you're dressed and all ready to
venture outside, here are a couple of useful
tips:
Avoid taking a taxi during
the day, and notably in the morning
until 11:00, and in the late afternoon from
4:00 to 8:00. Streets are jam-packed during
those periods, and seeing the meter run
while you're a sitting in bumper-to-bumper
traffic is a disheartening experience.
Taxi fares: taxi meters
show your fare and one of three letters:
A, B, or C. If you are within Paris and
on the ring outside Paris (the peripheral
boulevard), the A rate applies from 6:00
PM and 8:00 PM, and the B rate turns on
from 8:00 PM till 6:00 AM. When you leave
Paris intra-muros, the driver will turn
on the B rate during the day and the C rate
from 8:00 PM. If you are far from Paris,
the C rate always applies. You will pay
extra for every luggage you load in the
trunk and if you take the cab from an airport.
Don't try to hail a cab in the street too
close to a train station: taxi drivers can't
load passengers within a 100-meter radius
from the train stations. Go to the station
taxi head instead, or further away from
the station.
French people do lunch
between 12:00 and 1:30 PM, and dinner
between 7:30 and 10:00 PM. If you wish to
avoid the crowd, lunch at 12:00 tops and
dine out from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Restaurants
rarely serve between 2:00 and 6:00 PM.
Having a drink at the terasse
of a sidewalk cafe is a necessary experience
in Paris (skip it between November and March
though,except if weather permits). However,
terasse drinks are often charged premium
prices.
Although they are saddled
with a reputation, cafe waiters are
not necessarily rude: they're just in a
hurry. So don't take offense if they are
impatient with you. Smile and show them
what you want on the menu. They won't return
the smile, but you will get your order quickly.
In Parisian restaurants,
it is not customary for your waiter to come
back to you once you are served to see if
everything is allright: they assume this
is the case. So don't feel you are ignored:
just call the waiter when you wish to have
your bread basket replenished. If you dine
out at an expensive restaurant, waiters
will tend your table diligently. Otherwise,
it won't be the case.
Gratuity: your restaurant/cafe
check already includes a 15% gratuity. If
you feel like giving an extra tip to your
cafe waiter, leave EUR 1 ($.97) on the table.
In a restaurant, you may leave EUR 3-5 ($2.7-4.5,
more if you are in an expensive place) but
again, that's not expected in either case.
Your credit card receipt won't show any
gratuity line.
Armed with these few basic advices, you
are ready to conquer the asphalt. On to
places to visit!
This world-famous landmark was built
for the Universal Fair of 1889,
held to commemorate the centenary
of the French Revolution. It stands
1050 ft high. Admission (elevator
to the top) is EUR 9.90 for adults,
EUR 5.30 for children under 12.
Opening hours: Jan 1-Jun 13: 9:30am-11pm
daily (stairs: 9:30am-6pm); Jan
14-Aug 31: 9am-midnight daily.
Work on the Hunchback's gothic home
began in 1163 AD and was completed
circa 1345 AD. The house of God
can accommodate over 6,000 worshippers.
Admission in the Cathedral is free,
going to the towers costs about
EUR 6. No elevator, people with
a heart condition should abstain.
Opening hours: 8:00AM-6:45PM daily.
Towers: 9:30AM-6:45PM daily. Masses:
8AM, 9AM, 12AM, 6:45PM.
The Champs Elysees avenue probably
only deserves its nickname of "most
beautiful avenue in the world" for
its lower section, starting Place
de la Concorde and ending at Grand
Palais. The rest of the avenue mainly
features overpriced shops and restaurants
- with a few exceptions in the side
streets. Walk to the Arch of Triumph,
at the top of the avenue, and visit
the 50-meter high structure built
to commemorate Napoleon's victories.
Admission is about EUR 6, and free
for children under 12. Opening hours:
9:30AM-11:00PM daily from April
to October, and 10:00AM-11:00PM
daily from Nov-March.
The Romano-Byzantine basilica crowns
the Montmartre hill. Its construction
began in 1875 and was completed
in 1914. Admission is free, except
for the crypt and dome (about EUR
5). For a fun ride, go to the Anvers
metro station, walk to "Rue Tardieu"
and take the "funiculaire" (a one-car
train which brings you almost to
the top of the hill). Montmartre
itself used to be a village outside
Paris. The hill is famous for its
architectural landmarks, its artistic
life, and more recently, for 'Amelie'.
It counts no less than 7 museums!
Its building started in 1671 under
the reign of King Louis the XIVth,
and about 30 years later. From its
inception, the place was designed
to serve as a home to impoverished
soldiers and wounded veterans of
the French army. It comprises the
veteran hospital itself, a church,
several museums, and the tomb of
Napoleon I. Admission is EUR 6 for
adults, and free for children under
12. Opening hours: October to March
31: 10AM-4:45PM, April-September
30: 10AM-5:45PM
Even today this quarter is associated
with the existentialism of the 1950's,
with Jean Paul Sartre and Simone
de Beauvoir writing at the Cafe
Flore, and with Boris Vian and Raymond
Queneau. The "invasion"
(over the past 30 years) of luxury
boutiques is replacing the book
stores and cinemas from this aera,
although a historical preservation
association has now been created
to preserve that which still remains.
Its construction started in the
early XVIIth century under Henri
IV. It was completed in 1612. Initially
named 'Royal Square', it was renamed
'Place des Vosges' by Napoleon I
as an homage to the inhabitants
of the Vosges region who had been
particularly quick to pay their
taxes. The square is remarkable
both by its style (it is lined with
36 buildings, all dating from Henri
IV) and by its shops and its little
park where Parisians like to loaf
on sunny Sundays.
Paris offers a number of interesting itineraries
for strollers. You can follow the waterways
(river Seine, St Martin Canal, river Bivre) or the 17-km long
railway transformed into a most surprising
walkway hung some 50 feet above the hustle-bustle
of the city. You can also spend some quality
time in any of the large public parks
which the city counts (Luxembourg, Buttes-Chaumont,
Montsouris, Georges Brassens), discover
the gardens of the 14th district, or else decide to
learn live history and architecture in
areas like St-Sulpice and St Germain-des-Prs.
A lively and interesting
city
This is but a glimpse of the many places
you will want to visit during your stay
in Paris. Guests of the hotel are offered
a Complimentary Pass to the Members
Only section of the Paris Eiffel
Tower News website, which features a lot
more information on Paris.
The Complimentary Pass can be retrieved
from the Thank You page which displays
after your reservation request has been
received by the hotel.
The hotel personnel wishes to be of service
to you during your stay in Paris.
The Modern
Hotel 3 rue Forest 75018
PARIS
Tel : 33(0)1 43 87 47 61
Fax : 33(0)1 42 93 66 73
E-mail : the.modern.hotel@wanadoo.fr
