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Places to be | MIKZ Club in Friedrichshain is...

7. March 2014

Frank

Berlin, City Life, Entertainment, Music

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As soon as the sun shines brightly in the sky, the open air events start again. The MIKZ on the Berlin RAW-grounds specifically opened the “Secret Garden” for all the ones who feel claustrophobic in closed rooms. That means that the worshippers of the sun can finally dance with joy...

Culture shock |Fun facts about the Vikings!

5. March 2014

Frank

Lifestyle & More, Other Stories

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Oh, the Vikings, they really were a special people. They were not just exploring many areas in the world, but were also able to built boats and even brought the first global trade to life. No, there are much more worth knowing facts about them, which are amazing and quite...

Studio Ghibli is releasing Miyazaki's last mo...

5. March 2014

Frank

Entertainment, Movies & TV-shows

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Und er hat es wiedermal getan, der Altmeister des animierten japanischen Films Hayao Miyazaki beglückte Japan schon im letzten Jahr mit einem neuen Film: Kaze Tachinu - The Wind Rises. Dieser spielt in Japan der 20er Jahre und handelt vom berühmten japanischen Flugzeug-Konstrukteur Jiro Horikoshi. Dieser verlebt seine Jugend und erlebt sowohl die Wirtschaftskrise, das Kant?-Erdbeben...

Outstanding Artists | „Missmonster Mask“ ...

3. March 2014

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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Carnival is awaiting us and why not try something extravagant this year? Melita Curphy is the creative director behind the Missmonster Mask project. She runs a small manufactory in Chicago where she produces monster dolls and cool masks. The Texan artist taught herself how to create these creepy artworks. Over...

Outstanding Artists | "Dr Woo" - fligree tatt...

3. March 2014

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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Dr. Woo is a tattoo artist who runs his business in the Shamrock Studio in LA, California. He specialized in creating delicate lines in different shades ranging from light grey to black. What is his motivation? Perfection. The lines sometimes are so delicate, they are barely visible. In this way,...

Must-Hear | Band tip – „Alt-J ?“ - Folk...

28. February 2014

Frank

Entertainment, Music

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Alt-J? is an alternative pop band, which was founded in 2007 and has its origins in Leeds, UK. Members: Guitar, Vocals - Joe Newman Guitar, Bass - Gwil Sainsbury Keyboard - Gus Unger-Hamilton Drums - Thom Green All of them studied at the University of Leeds (arts or British literature), but after Joe Gwil had played...

Fight Club Friday |Part 12 - Take it as it co...

28. February 2014

Frank

Beauty & Body, Beauty & Fitness for Men, Fitness & Wellness

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Sometimes, it’s the guy with the most beautiful smile who turns out to be the biggest asshole, or at least one of the strongest and hardiest types. And well, yeah, I do have a nice smile! Well, sometimes everything just goes swimmingly. Everything goes according to plan and every day becomes...

Places to be | Zombie theme park in Japan!

28. February 2014

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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Let’s be honest; who of you actually wish that the zombie epidemic would finally break out, destroy the entire human race and only leave you and your friends sane in a world of death and terror?! Right, everyone wants that. Everything you need to know: how to assemble an army...

Book tip | "Veronika decides to die“ by Pau...

26. February 2014

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian author, who took a stand for a free Brazil without capitalism. He fought for his people’s right to determine their lives freely. This commitment and his job as a scriptwriter for the theater as well as his drug consumption led to arrests and reception orders...

Film tip | "Oh Boy“ - A Berlin Ballad

26. February 2014

Frank

Entertainment, Movies & TV-shows

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One coffee to go, please. To go, right? Yes, to go. Alright, we have two offers: coffee arabica or columbia morning. Which of these two resembles normal coffee the most? I like both. Ok, … I take the columbia one. Milk or sugar? No. Soy milk? Hell, no! €3.40, please....

Outstanding Artists | Morgan Herrin – recyc...

25. February 2014

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More, People & Background Info Beauty

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Morgan Herrin is from Richmond, Virginia. After several apprenticeships in the artistic field, which were focused on sculpting, Morgan Herrin began to work with wood. He does not use ordinary wood, no! He recycles old wood pieces. Just like Michelangelo, who used an old marble block and sculptured David out...

Outstanding Artists| Eloy Morales - Paintings...

24. February 2014

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More, People & Background Info Beauty

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Let’s take a look at Eloy Morales‘ works. Self-portraits…neat. Here and there’s some water in his face, here’s some oil in his face. Yep, neat pictures. But wait, these aren’t photos! No, no! These are handmade paintings! Yes, you read right! They’re painted! The Spaniard studied arts in Madrid and now...

Must-Hear | Band tip: „Sunn O)))“ - Musi...

21. February 2014

Frank

Entertainment, Music

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Sunn O))) (pronounced: s?n) is a US-American band, originally consisting of Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson. The band was founded in 1998 and was a side project of both musicians. To be precise Sunn O))) is a band created to honor the band ''Earth'', which was the pioneer band of...

Must-Hear | Band tip „Geschwister Schumann�...

21. February 2014

Frank

Entertainment, Music

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“Geschwister Schumann” ( Geschwister is German and means siblings) consist of Pola and Max Schumann. They call their own music genre Techhouse, which they came up with and which they have been following since 2008. Their debut “Your Way” fascinated many people and since the release of this song, the...

Fight Club Friday | Part 11 - Boxing in Thai ...

21. February 2014

Frank

Beauty & Body, Beauty & Fitness for Men

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Being caught in a Thai prison can actually happen really fast; and life imprisonments are on the daily agenda. What can someone actually do if he/she gets imprisoned for 15 years? I don’t know the answer, but workout could be a nice pastime which lets you stay fit. The traditional Muay...

Book tip | “The Mafia - History and Legend�...

19. February 2014

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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The Cosa Nostra is the only mafia which holds so many myths and legend. It’s America’s oldest criminal gang, which is supposed to be still alive. But where does Cosa Nostra come from and what’s the story behind it? Who were the heroes and the opponents? Are there any other...

Geheimtipp und Filmklassiker: „Beginners" -...

19. February 2014

Frank

Entertainment, Movies & TV-shows

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(Please, scroll down for the English version) "Arthur, du lebst ab jetzt bei mir. Das ist das Badezimmer,...das ist das Wohnzimmer...das Esszimmer, falls manchmal Leute zum Essen vorbeikommen…Hör zu, es ist einsam hier, also lernst du am besten mit mir zu reden." -Oliver zu seinem Hund Arthur Regie: Mike Mills Hauptrollen: Ewan McGregor, Mélanie Laurent,...

Outstanding Artists | Tattoo Artist Dmitriy S...

18. February 2014

Frank

Beauty & Body, People & Background Info Beauty, Tattoos & Piercings

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Dmitriy Samohin is a Ukrainian tattoo artist. Plus, I think he’s one of the best in the Eastern bloc. Just look at all the details and the outlandishness of his motifs! His colors are bright, colorful and the lines are delicate. This requires hard work. The range of his motifs includes...

Outstanding Artists | Anastassia Elias - Art ...

18. February 2014

Frank

Beauty & Body, People & Background Info Beauty, Tattoos & Piercings

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Anastassia Elias uses cardboard rolls to create art. The Parisian employs them to create little dioramas, which look really interesting. Cardboard figures, animals and plants create sceneries which are marked by a richness of details on the one hand. On the other hand, they simply look cute! Her works include among...

Must-Hear | Band Tip: "Mastodon“ - Brute, e...

14. February 2014

Frank

Entertainment, Music

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Music by the doctrine of the four elements Mastodon is an American metal-band, which combines inter alia progressive, sludge and hardcore. Long instrumental parts with demanding rhythms are typical for their songs, they are complex and hard to play, but an orgasm to our ears. Current Lineup: e-bass, vocals – Troy Sanders guitar,...

Must-Hear |Band Tip: “Ghost BC” – Undea...

14. February 2014

Frank

Entertainment, Music

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The band Ghost BC is really something special not just because they make good music which is a mixture of psychedelic rock and heavy metal with a touch of Satanic lyrics which should be considered as ironic references. Every band member goes on stage and performs with monks robes and...

Fight Club Friday: Part 10 – Russian Editio...

14. February 2014

Frank

Beauty & Body, Beauty & Fitness for Men

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Okay I have to admit that what I've done with my boys was never really delicate or fucked up. We are just young and frustrated guys who like to beat each other up although we like each other. To this point, that's quite normal. We don't want to turn each...

Drawings from the GULAG | A diary about livin...

12. February 2014

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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The GULAG was the camp and prison system of the Union of Soviet and one of their biggest crimes. Thousands of people were brought into such a camp - without any reason. There, they had to undergo the most senseless punishments for crimes that even weren’t committed. Many innocent citizens...

Book tip | "A Man's Book“ - How to behave ...

12. February 2014

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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So, when is a man a real man? Or, when does he become a real man, a gentleman? I found a book for all the wannabe gentlemen or just those who like to know how to behave as a decent guy. Its name is “Ein Mann, ein Buch” (“A Man’s Book”)...

Outstanding Artists| Li Hongbo - Flexible pa...

10. February 2014

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More, People & Background Info Fashion

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The Chinese artist Li Hongbo, born in 1974, has dedicated himself to a special kind of the paper processing. He forms sculptures and mostly busts, using the environment-friendly material paper. These don’t just lie around on the streets. In fact, they also have a integrated special-effect. You can pull them...

Outstanding Artists | Tattoos by Sasha Unisex...

10. February 2014

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More, People & Background Info Fashion

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It’s not only the name of the tattoo artist from St. Petersburg which sounds quite promising, but also her works. The Russian Sasha Unisex doesn’t need an ideal model, she creates her own art, using totally different styles from the dotwork to old-school elements. This is fighting spirit and real...

Fight Club Friday | Part 9 - So it is true th...

7. February 2014

Frank

Lifestyle & More, Other Stories

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First, I’d like t say that I’ve learned something really essential. Never, never do shoulder exercises on the day of your fight… . I had a bad day. My anger and frustration, which only a 20-year-old man knows, were following me around, including all the problems someone usually has when life...

Deportation isn't enough! Hang Justin Bieber!

7. February 2014

Frank

Entertainment, Stars & Sternchen

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Yeah, the little Justin who has grown so much. Now, he smokes, drinks, tokes and has sex like a champion and swaggers around like some white trash. Drunk driving and coming before the court - this is something every rockstar needs to do, right Justin? Many US-citizens are obviously sick...

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