Twiggy of London - Supersize Me?

I'll let these speak for themselves:

iPhone 4 - Sensational!

Apple's done it again. The iPhone 4 makes for a 'day and night' comparison with Apple's previous offering, the iPhone 3GS, and makes me wonder how I got by with the iPhone 3G I have just replaced after two years of fault-free service.

 OK, I hesitated buying the '4,' concerned about the antena thing but ultimately, after talking to a number of 'early adopters,' I was convinced that Apple had managed to do it, again. This phone is a quantum leap forward, with a fast processor and enough memory to fly through the myriad of of built-in and optional apps. It is fast!

Early impressions:

• Camera is fully capable of high quality photographs and now has a flash
• HD Video surpasses my expectations
• Internet browsing is fast, even without a WiFi connection
• Battery life is much improved
• No sign of any antena issue and reception and sound quality appears to be better than before

All in all, this is a huge step forward and makes me wonder what's coming next from iPhone?

London - Brick Lane "Good Behavior" Zone

Brick Lane, in London's East End, used to be the kind of area you stayed clear of, but it's gradual gentrification has made it an increasingly trendy part of town.

One of the stranger sights, at least to a visitor, is a peculiar street sign...

Yes, you will be comforted to know that you are in a "Good Behaviour Zone," as defined by the Anti Social Behaviour Act of 2003.

One other thing you'll notice is a healthy Metropolitan Police presence...

Who are no doubt busy enforcing "Good Behaviour"

Despite the abject failure of Tony Blair's 'New Labour' socialist programs to modify behavior by decree, traditional policing has ensured that the area has thrived. One of the highlights is the revitalized Old Truman Brewery...

which now offers an eclectic selection of ethnic foods at moderate prices inside what used to be the boiler house of brewery. 

Very tasty.

Click here to map it with Google Maps

Amsterdam Remembers Michael Jackson

Of all places... on the Elandsgracht in Amsterdam's Jordaan district, there's a surprising memorial to Michael Jackson.

The caption below the picture states:


 "In 1977, Dutch 'star' photographer Claude Vanheye photographed Michael Jackson in his Amsterdam Hazenstraat studio. After a four hour photo session, Claude gave Michael a personal tour of his neighborhood, de Jordaan. That's where they photographed each other in the street.


This exclusive photograph is for sale in limited editions and in 3 different sizes. For information, mail to: michaelamsterdamphotos@gmail.com"

There's no way of telling whether this is an official memorial, or some enterprising advertising by Claude Vanheye.

A few Jackson fans have left signs that they appreciate the memorial.

Law Abiding Amsterdamers...

You will probably have to click on the picture to see why I thought this photo says a lot about Amsterdam...

 Here's a clue.

Eindhoven's Answer To Unwanted Babies?

Perhaps something got lost in the translation...

Eindhoven Station - Hard to photograph

There's not a lot to say about Eindhoven's railway station - the trains are clean, incredibly silent (inside and out), and they run efficiently, economically and most importantly, on time.

The only truly challenging thing about Eindhoven railway station is getting a photograph that clearly shows the name "Eindhoven" in white letters above the building. You see normally, the sky is of such a similar color to the letters, that the name does not stand out. Today, however, the dark summer stormy skies combined with brilliant sunshine to allow for sufficient contrast to show the sign.

OK, I get it. I need to get a life!