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John Paul Azzopardi: Sculptures made of bone

20. June 2015

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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Sculptures can be created from all sorts of things: marble, clay, wood, and even bone. Born in East London, artist John Paul Azzopardi studied philosophy in Malta. Nowadays, he is known for his unusual sculptures. He puts together natural products, fabrics and other things to create works that bring to mind...

Daily Life in Alaska – captured by Niore Iq...

20. June 2015

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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Life in the Arctic is tough. Long winters and darkness are an eternal reality in this everlasting gloom. Yet, there are still humans who live in this breathtaking wilderness; they are rugged people who live with nature like their ancestors of many generations ago. Hunting is the most important aspect...

Focus on Artists: COVIL Tattoo – The Cooles...

18. June 2015

Frank

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If you've got an interest in tattoos with an old-school cool, you should check out COVIL Tattoo from Juiz de Flora, Brazil. These four guys have a full box of tricks! They work with various styles including old-school, dotted work, black work and similar techniques. They complete each other’s styles and...

Filmtipp: B-Movie Lust&Sound in Westberli...

9. June 2015

Frank

Art & Culture, Berlin, City Life, Entertainment, Movies & TV-shows, Travel & Abenteuer

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Westberlin in den 80ern war eine Stadt im Ausnahmezustand… Ende der 70er Jahre strandete Mark Reeder, gebürtig aus Manchester, in Westberlin. Was er hier alles in den nächsten 10 Jahren erleben sollte war unglaublich. Westberlin galt als Schmelztiegel für Kreative und Chaoten, für Genies und Versager, für Künstler und Banausen, kurz,...

How to Survive: Überleben auf hoher See

9. June 2015

Frank

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Verschollen auf dem Meer, über Bord gespült und kein Land in Sicht….ehrlich wenn du keine Rettungsinsel oder ein Rettungsfloß hast auf dem du deine Reise fortsetzen kannst, dann wäre jetzt der beste Moment darüber nachzudenken, ob es nicht doch etwa einen Gott gibt?! Klar, es gab mehrere Fälle bei denen über...

Creepy Nature: Chemische Kriegsführung, Bomb...

8. June 2015

Frank

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Schon die alten Griechen hatten das Wissen bestimmte Substanzen zusammen zu mischen, um sie für die Zwecke des Krieges einzusetzen. Griechisches Feuer ist euch wohl allen ein Begriff ? Doch auch Tiere setzen bestimmte Chemie ein, um sich im Falle eines Falles verteidigen oder gar angreifen zu können. Lassen wir die...

Places to be: Hoia Baciu Forest, Transylvania...

4. June 2015

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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The Hoia Baciu Forest is situated in Romania, near the city Cluj-Napo, which is the capital of Cluj. That's a county located in Transylvania. The forest is known for its interesting archaeological finds, such as tombs, farm houses and so on. People also believe that this place is haunted! In the 1960s,...

Creepy Nature: Pets for Spiders

4. June 2015

Frank

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Yes, you got it right: pets for spiders! That’s no Disney movie; that’s the truth. In South America, Goliath Birdeaters keep little frogs as pets. Why would they do that? Well, while the mother leaves its unprotected brood alone to find some unlucky bird for her breakfast, its poor children could...

Focus on Artists: Pixelated Animal Tattoos by...

2. June 2015

Frank

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Tattooist Alexey (alias Lesha Lauz) works with colorful motifs that look as if they’ve been painted on. He seems to prefer animals and flowers, but daily objects such as books or bikes are also among his inventory. Aside from the pretty colors, what distinguishes him from other tattooists is his two...

Concert Tip: Mastodon in Berlin, Kesselhaus B...

31. May 2015

Frank

Art & Culture, Entertainment, Music

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The masters of complex and modern metal at top speed are back! The four guys who worked hard to become gods of hardcore; who gave us epic entertainment with their genius concept albums; who fed our fantasies with epochal stories – they are finally here! On 19 August, they will be performing...

Megapark Opening 2015, Mallorca, Top Event, R...

28. May 2015

Francis

Art & Culture, Entertainment, Stars & Sternchen

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Last week, it was time for the big seasonal opening of the Megapark in Mallorca. This time around, I was asked to anchor for www.megapark.tv. On that day, I travelled rather leisurely to Mallorca and stepped into its hot weather, and even at the airport I could hear the shouts...

London Easy Going: Curfew is not as funny as ...

17. May 2015

Sam

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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Londons Clubs sind schon etwas anders als die unseren. Das fällt sofort auf. Zumal es erstmal schwer sein wird, überhaupt welche zu finden, die dann auch noch dem eigenen Musikgeschmack gefallen und im günstigsten Fall for free sind. Ich war bisher oft in Soho mit Freunden feiern. Dieser Stadtteil ist...

Künstler im Fokus: Simon Stålenhag - Nordis...

11. May 2015

Frank

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Der Schwede Simon Stålenhag malt. Landschaften einer vertraut, aber dennoch futuristisch anmutenden Welt. Skandinavische Einflüsse sind in seinen Landschaften nicht zu übersehen. Schnee, Nadelbäume, Ebenen, Fjorde und Berge zieren seine Werke. Dunkles Blau erschafft ein kaltes Klima, das durch helle Lichtakzente etwas Heimeliges bekommt. Doch das ist bei Weitem nicht der...

Artists in focus: Andreas Lie – Wilderness ...

11. May 2015

Frank

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Der norwegische Künstler Andreas Lie ist für seine doppelt beleuchteten Aufnahmen von Tieren bekannt geworden. Sie verkörpern wohl ein Stück Kunst, welches den vintage-geprägten Computer-Zeitgeist genau am Nerv trifft und die heutige Jugendkultur sehr gut einfängt! Tiere wie Bären, Wölfe, Füchse und Hirsche werden vor Landschaftsaufnahmen verschneiter Berge oder wild...

Music tip: 16 Horsepower – a skillful and m...

8. May 2015

Frank

Art & Culture, Entertainment, Music

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Vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin, concertina, keyboards, lap steel – David Eugene Edwards Drums – Jean-Yves Tola E-bass, double bass – Pascal Humbert 16 Horsepower was a rock band hailing from Denver that combined several styles together - you could describe them as an alternative or gothic country band. The band merged different elements...

La Tigresse bretonne: Die rachsüchtige Pirat...

8. May 2015

Frank

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[caption id="attachment_107817" align="aligncenter" width="338"] Judi Heit - http://highseaheroines.blogspot.com/ [/caption] Jeanne-Louise de Belleville (* 1300; † 1359), den Franzosen wohl besser bekannt als la Tigresse bretonne, was übersetzt die bretonische Tigerin bedeutet, war eine Piratin, welche die Küsten vor Frankreich im 14. Jahrhundert unsicher machte. Doch was macht sie so besonders, mit der...

Creepy Nature: Animals used in War

6. May 2015

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More, Animals & Nature

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Humans make use of anything in order to get the upper hand in war. Chemicals and atomic weapons have been turned into weapons. But long before that, humans have been subduing biological resources. No, I am not talking about plants and viruses. I am talking about animals! The Egyptian used dogs,...

Urban Exploring: Die former Iraqi Embassy, Be...

5. May 2015

Frank

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In 1969, Iraq was recognized as the first non-socialist state by international law of the DDR-government and as such, a lovely embassy was built for her in 1974. This is located even until today in Berlin’s Niederschönhausen (Pankow). But in comparison to the many other embassies, this one has been...

How to Survive: Earthquake Survival Rules

5. May 2015

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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Lately there was a severe earthquake in Nepal which has claimed the lives of thousands and the homes of many more. Not only Central Asia lies in an earthquake zone. Many other countries such as the entire western coast of America, parts of southern Europe and North Africa as well...

Outstanding Artists: Karl Kopinski – Scenes...

4. May 2015

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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Karl Kopinski has what it takes. Full stop. Honestly, I barely know any other modern artist who brings about such epic paintings. His favourite motifs are battle scenes and the concepts of wars. And these scenes are so full of details and so authentic that they appear to be living. You can...

Outstanding Artists: Nick Brandt’s Incredib...

4. May 2015

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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Nick Brandt is an exceptionally talented man in terms of photographing animals. Africa’s wildlife seems to be an arm’s reach away. Whether lions, gorillas or elephants, he has captured their natural grace and beauty in his photos. His pictures are especially charismatic due to the fact that they are captured...

Literature in Focus: The Coolest Anecdotes ab...

29. April 2015

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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Writers are surely an unusual bunch. They mostly are or were alcoholics, adventurers and otherwise even an almost depraved bunch who could write about the beauty that they mostly do not appreciate. Being depressive and manic is probably the base attributes that you need in order to become a good...

The coolest board games: Shadows of Brimstone

29. April 2015

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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The trend tends towards board games being increasingly detailed and sophisticated, almost like analogous PC-games. Shadows over Brimstone is a good example for that .The kickstarter-project, which is now sold on shelves and online, is more detailed and deeper than some console games. But what is it all about and...

Urban Exploring: The Siemensbahn – An Old R...

28. April 2015

Frank

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Berlin’s S-Bahn (Railway) has become a legend in its unreliability, but whoever waiting for an S-Bahn on the platform of Siemensstadt will have to wait way longer. Since 30 years ago, no train passes here anymore. The reason for that is a strike and a new U-Bahn (Subway) line. Siemensstadt...

The Sydney Tour – Restaurant Check – Phó...

27. April 2015

trang

Art & Culture, Food, Lifestyle & More

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The Sydney Tour – Restaurant Check – Phó Pasteur Phó is probably Vietnam’s most famous dish besides spring rolls. So, everytime I come to another place, I have tro try out a Vietnamese restaurant. I just arrived in Australia, but already craved for my absolute favorite noodle soup. That is why...

Künstler im Fokus: Molly Steele - Landstreic...

27. April 2015

Frank

Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More

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Molly Steele ist wohl das, was man einen wahren Freigeist nennt. Sie durchquert seid einer ganzen Weile schon die USA. Auf Zügen, per Auto und Anhalter durchreist sie das große Land, auf der Suche nach Freiheit, getreu nach dem Motto der Weg ist das Ziel. Und um uns an ihren...

London easy going: One random Night in London...

24. April 2015

Sam

Art & Culture, City Life, Lifestyle & More, Travel & Abenteuer

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Nachts auf den Straßen Londons kann man echt alles erleben. Einer meiner Lieblingsplätze ist der Trafalgar Square. Er ist sowas wie der Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. Wenn man Unterhaltung will, setzt man sich dort hin und wartet. Irgendwas gibt es dort immer. Etliche Schausteller, Tänzer, BMX'er, viele Touristen und noch...

Bar- und Restauranttipp Berlin: Blumengeschä...

23. April 2015

Yury

Art & Culture, Berlin, City Life, Lifestyle & More

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Wie an vielen schönen Tagen wollte ich auch diesen damit beginnen, irgendwo frühstücken zu gehen. Zugegeben, heute war der Tag nicht ganz so sonnig und wolkenklar. Aber davon lasse ich mir nicht die Laune verderben. Das Blumencafé an der Berliner Schönhauser Alle ist wohl eines der schönsten und am liebevollsten eingerichteten...

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