I spent last friday and saturday at IFA in Berlin and had some time to walk around the floors. It’s one of if not the biggest consumer electronics show worldwide, right up there with CES in Las Vegas. On saturday morning, right before the show opened to the public, there were hundreds of people coming from every side of the place in front of the south entry. Although I didn’t have that much time for wandering around, there were some exhibitors who really made an impression. (By the way: for anyone looking for the giant letters, they can be found at the south entry.) (more…)

A few days ago Daniel and I went to Düsseldorf airport to take some photos. After a few minutes the German border police drove past us behind the gates. Another few minutes later, we have already left the original spot at the gate, they showed up outside the gate.

They didn’t mind us at all, unlike their colleagues in the US and UK as of late. Does anyone actually keep track of these happenings? I’d love to take part in creating a website to document these things, which recently seem to get out of hand.

This is actually the best description of the situation. (And no, I don’t read Valleywag regularly.)
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Just needed to get this out there.

Man, it’s really annoying to get sick during a great vacation that takes you to a really great city with awesome people. But these people around you make it so much better even though you aren’t able to do much.

Almost exactly two weeks ago I got the opportunity of meeting with Mark Blevis who was in town. Truth to be told, I haven’t met many bloggers or podcasters in person. I actually found out about Mark’s visit in Cologne from CC Chapman’s twitter feed. This is one of the reasons I love todays world.
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Last weekend Daniel had an idea to get a mannequin out of the attic – well it wasn’t exactly the attic, but whatever – and put her into some usual everyday situations. These are the first few shots I found attracting. Can’t wait to see what Daniel can come up with. He used his wide angle during the day. More to come as soon as I’m alive and kicking, stupid cold.