The Season of Restarting Habits
Steve Told Us – By Leo Babauta Amazingly, we’re headed into autumn, with summer just winding down now … the changing of seasons is always a great time for reflection. For me, I find that summer often throws of my carefully laid out routines and habits. Travel, visitors, doing more things outdoors … all of […]
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Michel Barnier, Prime Minister
Steve Told Us – In a simple communiqué from the Élysée Palace, the President of the Republic appointed Michel Barnier Prime Minister. He entrusted him with the task of forming a united government to serve the country and the French people. End of suspense after 52 days of prevarication. Emmanuel Macron has finally appointed Michel […]
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Macron in search of a concubine
Steve Told Us – The President wants to find the rare gem for Matignon who won’t be thrown out at the first motion of censure. A man or woman with whom he can live out two years of happy concubinage. Emmanuel Macron is not looking for a Prime Minister who is the expression of universal […]
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Macron caught up in the Durov affair
Steve Told Us – The arrest in France and indictment with strict judicial supervision of Pavel Durov, boss of the encrypted messaging service Telegram, provokes a global outcry. Macron takes a back seat. France’s image once again tarnished! La Patrie des Droits de l’Homme, le pays de la Liberté, le phare de la liberté d’expression […]
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Getting Clarity of Purpose (plus: final day for $500 retreat discount)
Steve Told Us – By Leo Babauta A client recently asked me how to get full clarity on their purpose — they don’t feel certain, and that lack of certainty makes it hard to fully commit themselves. You might be able to relate: if you feel 100% sure that something is the right direction and is […]
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The Republic and the People
Steve Told Us – Viewpoint. Our Republic is in a bad way: it’s drifting away from the people it should emanate from, and the people should always be, directly or indirectly, a key player, according to the former Secretary of State for the Budget. By Christian Eckert This post is intended as a warning. The […]
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Telegram CEO indicted and placed under judicial supervision in France
Steve Told Us – Pavel Dourov, the founder of the encrypted messaging service Telegram, is facing serious charges from the French justice system. After four days in police custody, he is now banned from leaving French territory. The tech world is rocked by a major court case involving one of its most high-profile entrepreneurs. Pavel […]
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“France killed my husband”
Steve Told Us – “France killed my husband through its inadequacy, its laxity and its excessive tolerance,” accuses the widow of Eric Comyn, the gendarme killed on Monday in the Var region after refusing to comply. Immense emotion and anger following the death on Monday of Warrant Officer Eric Comyn, 54, during a roadside checkpoint […]
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Covid and censorship : Mark Zuckerberg’s belated confession
Steve Told Us – The Meta boss accuses the White House of pressure to censor content on its platforms (Facebook, Instagram), notably during the Covid crisis. The scandal has come to light at a time when the French justice system has just arrested Telegram boss Pavel Durov in Paris. Better late than never. In a […]
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Macron is trapped in a crisis of his own making
Steve Told Us – The political crisis triggered by the results of the European and parliamentary elections is in danger of rapidly descending into chaos. The French are incensed by the irresponsible behavior of the President of the Republic. Following a series of consultations with representatives of political parties and parliamentary groups, the Élysée Palace […]
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