Month: November 2005

  • Going back to Linux

    Last weekend I spend installing Linux on my laptop. Original idea was to try to Maemo SDK and try to create an application for Nokia 770. The SDK required Linux to be installed, so I freed up some space on the hard drive and burned a CD for Ubuntu installation. Installation went surprisingly smoothly, after…

  • Beijing – day two

    12:13 15 November, 2005 Guards are everywhere 12:33 15 November, 2005 Fish heads starter in a local restaurant 15:12 15 November, 2005 Chinese restaurant 15:26 15 November, 2005 Street in Beijing 15:55 15 November, 2005 Modern building 17:03 15 November, 2005 Bicycle is a very popular transport 17:08 15 November, 2005 Nokia tower and Pacific…

  • Beijing – first impressions – 2

    13:07 14 November, 2005 It probably means “yeild” 13:08 14 November, 2005 Park street in Beijing 13:19 14 November, 2005 Press a button and wait for the green light 13:26 14 November, 2005 In a garden 13:27 14 November, 2005 On a bridge 13:55 14 November, 2005 Revolution museum 14:33 14 November, 2005 Entrance to…

  • Beijing – first impressions – 1

    17:29 13 November, 2005 Beijing – 6315km 07:39 14 November, 2005 China border control 11:19 14 November, 2005 View from the hotel room 12:01 14 November, 2005 Chinese McDonalds 12:06 14 November, 2005 Wangfujing street 12:13 14 November, 2005 Russian books section in book shop 12:38 14 November, 2005 Tea shop 12:46 14 November, 2005…

  • Leaving to Beijing

    Sun 13/11/2005 16:18 Helsinki Vantaa Sun 13/11/2005 16:21 Passport control Sun 13/11/2005 16:24 Ubiguitous N90 Sun 13/11/2005 16:39 About to try one of the best connections to Beijing Warm Sunday evening in Helsinki. Usual routine, taking a taxi to the airport, e-checkin, security check, some shopping, passport control, money exchange. What’s different in this routine…

  • Leijonan sydän in Aamulehti

    Sun 13/11/2005 11:58 Leijonan sydän Yesterday Aamulehti published an article about movie industry in Tampere. They mentioned also "Leijonan sydän" ("Lion’s heart") movie made by Karisma Films. If you read Russian, you can see weblog of  Alex Savin – co-founder and art-director of Karisma Films. Premier of their movie will be in Plevna theater in…

  • Christmas mood in Helsinki

    Sat 12/11/2005 13:47 Christmas mood in Stockmann Sat 12/11/2005 16:44 Santa Fe restaurant Sat 12/11/2005 17:14 November evening in Helsinki Sat 12/11/2005 17:52 Esplanadi Sat 12/11/2005 19:39 Small treat for ourselves Even though it is just beginning of November most of the shop are already in a Christmas mood. It was nice to stroll around…

  • Big ship in Ruoholahti

    Sat 12/11/2005 13:18 Big ship in Ruoholahti This ship was unloading something near Kaapelitehdas. Never seen such big ships in Ruoholahden kanava before.

  • China

    Yesterday I learned that I have to go to Beijing.  Travel agency did a great job getting visa in one day and purchasing tickets for a Sunday flight. I’ve never been to China before, so it should be a very interesting trip. Getting my N90 and mobile Lifeblog ready…

  • Defining my digital self

    Today is a great day. First of all because it is Friday, but also because it is 11th of 11th.So today I’ve decided to define my digital self and try to get all pieces of my digital personality together. From now on this will be the starting point. I’ll start with the latest moblog that…