Good news from the Cabinet Office.

A wide consultation website is up, called the Red Tape Challenge.

Every few weeks they are publishing the regulations affecting one specific sector or industry. At the same time they are publishing the general regulations that cut across all sectors such as equality and employment.

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When I was writing a few months ago about London making the most of the Royal Wedding I could scarcely imagine the creative boom that the whole affair would bring on.

I receive newsletters from my favorite retail outlets each and every single day with some clever little pun and some not-really-relevant-but-close products. Little pillows, the Union Jack on absolutely everything and crazy ideas about parties and events.

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I know, sometimes it gets too confusing.

Here’s a nice little video by Farelogix which explains that whole story pretty well and in simple terms.

The creator obviously has a vested interest in the market so keep an open mind.

I will refrain from commenting on the story for now. Suffice it to say we have been going round and round discussing this for quite some time to no avail.

(Hat tip: tnooz)

It’s true. Frappé coffee is a Greek thing and you cannot find it in London (that is, you cannot easily find it. But we can give you a tip or two).

What you can get is aromatic hot coffee (and tea).

Sofia and Manolis will be at the World Travel Market in London from 8 November to 11 November to catch up with clients and negotiate prices and contracts on their behalf with tour operators.

How about dropping us a line so we can share a few moments over some steaming coffee? We’re buying.

See you there?

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Read all our blog posts from World Travel Market 2010

Visit Greece just launched a new campaign website my Greece - which encourages visitors to add their videos and images.

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Take a look at this brilliant video, done for LG’s Play the Impossible campaign.

I love the way they play around with the landmark. Not to mention the way they use a movement reminiscent of the numerous photographs out there playing with perspective (sun between your fingers anyone?).

The two youngsters are soooo right as Londoners having a bit of fun and I especially like the shy visitor that one of them teases.

Would love to see more of this.

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Found it: Guardian Viral Video Chart: London’s turning

A lovely surprise this morning in Trafalgar Square. (more…)

Photo from the relevant MailChimp blog post (please click)

Good news from MailChimp. I don’t want to spoil the surprise but we’ve been setting up something over there these last few days.

I’m glad we waited.

* Easy integration for Facebook Like buttons
* Facebook App
* A Social Pro add-on

and some more – check it out on their blog.

A lovely new project for Athens, Greece just launched, THIS IS ATHENS, brought to life by mindworks.

The idea is that the website can become one big photo-stream for Athens, an opportunity for people to share corners of the city that they love.

Having lived my adolescence and early youth in Athens I know how wonderful it can be. It is great that Breathtaking Athens took the initiative.

Being who I am though I couldn’t help ask the difficult question. (more…)

Walking past St. James’ yesterday I chanced upon this brilliant installation.

It is a water powered lift and it addresses the challenge of equal access to historic sites. At the same time it exhibits how alternative energy sources can be used to help make sites more accessible.

It is part of London Festival of Architecture 2010 which has “The Welcoming City” as its main theme this year. Commissioned for the LFA2010 and designed by Matthew Lloyd Architects working with Architecture Inside Out and Price and Myers with the support of the Royal Engineers and the Royal Parks.

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