Author archives: Frank

Urban Exploring: Kishinev Circus

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The Kishinev Circus can be found in Chisinau, the capital of Moldovia. Supposedly one of the most impressive yet eeriest buildings of the Soviet Union, its architecture style is faintly reminiscent of socialist classicism, a style that characterises the buildings in Berlin’s Karl-Marx-Allee. Stucco, stairs, colonnades and alcoves decorate the...

Die morbidesten Killer der Welt: Carl Gröple...

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Carl Gröpler (* 22. Februar 1868 in Magdeburg; † 30. Januar 1946 in Magdeburg) war ein preußischer Henker von 1906-1937 und nahm Hinrichtungen in Preußen, Mecklenburg, Oldenburg, Braunschweig und den Hansestädten vor. Carl Gröpler kam als Sohn eines Eisenbahnarbeiters zur Welt und wurde zunächst Musiker und Postbeamter. Später arbeitete er als...

Which sunglasses suit you?

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Which sunglasses suit you? It's summer time, guys! Of course, this also means, time for some new sunglasses! But which ones will suit you the best? Face shape                                   Sunglasses round              ...

The Adventure Time Bed

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What time is it? It’s bedtime, man. Let’s be honest, the act of going to bed is, well, quite uneventful because we do it every night. With the Cartoon Network bed lining however, it can be quite the adventure. When the bedding is as colourful and cute as this one, who would...

WWF: New Campaign - Stop one, stop them all

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Extinction is a natural process whereby nature can redevelop over and over again. However, the kind of extinction which now threatens various speciesis a little different as it is caused by the human being. The first time humans caused a species to vanish off the face of earth was conducted...

The most awesome Sneakers 2014: The Adidas ad...

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Okay, these basketball sneakers by Adidas do look a bit crazy. But crazy doesn’t necessarily mean bad, does it? The high shaft is ideal for this fast sport game. In this way, you can perform daring and risky jumps without having to worry about unprotected and unsupported ankles. The sole...

World Cup News 2014: USA loses against Belgiu...

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It’s time for Klinsmann’s boys to say goodbye. In the second round, they lost the exciting match after the extra-time. The final result was 1:2. Consequently, it’s Belgium’s first time in 28 years to reach the quarter finals. Their next opponent will be Argentina that scored 1:0 against Switzerland. Image Source:...

Movie Recommendation | In Bruges

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Chloë: So what do you do, Raymond?Ray: I... shoot people for money. Chloë: What kinds of people? Ray: Priests, children... you know, the usual. Chloë: Is there a lot of money to be made in that business? Ray: There is for priests. There isn't for children. So what is it you do, Chloë? Chloë: I...

Movie Recommendation | Fantastic Mr. Fox

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“If what I think is happening, IS happening... It better not be.” Director: Wes Anderson Fantastic Mr. Fox is an animated movie, which is based on the eponymous children’s book by Roald Dahl. It was shot by using the stop-motion technique and dispenses with digital retouch as far as possible. Also, the...

World Cup News 2014: Germany to be in the qua...

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We were trembling and we were excited. First, it was the offside goal by the North Africans that fortunately wasn’t counted, which showed us tired German soccer players.  The first half of the match indeed was dreading to us Germans because Algeria played dynamically, passionately and  put pressure on our...

World Cup News 2014: Will severe weather be a...

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If you plan to watch the exciting match between Germany and Algeria outside, be prepared for a wet day! Meteorological services forecast a rainy Monday. Windy 20°C and probably more than just a few soft drops will await you. Prepare yourself and also bring a rain cape with you. Otherwise,...

The best Sneakers in 2014: Vans SK8-HI Reissu...

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Old-school Retro Vans are always something beautiful to look at. No matter, whether the shoe is supposed to remind you of the 60ies, the 70ies or the 80ies, Vans always manages to create a model you will fall in love with. My favorite design is made to honor the 60ies....