Unveiling a Hidden Reality: Sasha Andreas' Documentary on Jewish Poverty

In a world where success is often synonymous with wealth, the notion of poverty among the Jewish community remains an overlooked reality. Sasha Andreas' compelling documentary challenges prevailing stereotypes, shining a light on the struggles faced by Jewish individuals in New York who grapple with economic hardship. Through poignant storytelling and interviews, Andreas invites viewers to confront their assumptions about wealth, poverty, and the diverse realities within the Jewish...
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Surprising Origins: Foods You Thought Were from One Country but Are Actually from Another

Surprising Origins: Foods You Thought Were from One Country but Are Actually from Another

January 15, 2025 • 12:00 AM

When it comes to food, many dishes have become so synonymous with certain countries that we rarely question their origins. However, the history of some beloved dishes reveals that they actually hail from completely different places. Let's explore some of these surprising culinary revelations. 1. Caesar Salad: Mexico, Not Italy Despite its name, the Caesar salad has nothing to do with Julius Caesar or ancient Rome. This popular dish was actually created in Tijuana, Mexico, by an...

Netflix Releases Data for the First Time

Netflix Releases Data for the First Time

January 15, 2025 • 12:00 AM

In a significant move towards transparency, Netflix is now providing insights into the viewership data of thousands of films and series for the first half of this year. The streaming giant, which has traditionally been discreet about the performance of its content, has decided to publish such reports biannually. While traditional television has long relied on a well-established system of audience ratings, streaming services have often maintained a level of secrecy regarding the success of their...

Oktoberfest 2023: Celebrating Tradition and Innovation

Oktoberfest 2023: Celebrating Tradition and Innovation

January 15, 2025 • 12:00 AM

From September 16th to October 3rd, the iconic Theresienwiese in Munich will transform into the world's largest folk festival. The 188th Oktoberfest promises a grand celebration spanning 18 days this year. The festivities will kick off with the traditional tapping of the first keg by Munich's Mayor, Dieter Reiter, on September 16th at 12:00 PM in the Schottenhamel Festzelt. The Festival Grounds Covering an impressive area of 34.5 hectares, the festival grounds will be alive with vibrant energy...

Oktoberfest 2023 reservations almost fully booked

Oktoberfest 2023 reservations almost fully booked

January 15, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The 2023 world famous Oktoberfest (locally referred to as the Wiesn) begins on September 16th and lasts until October 3rd. For the first time this year, the hosts want to enable guests to exchange or sell unused reservations on an online portal at the original price. Already reservations are filling up quickly. For years the organisers have been fighting against gray market sales, sometimes several thousand euros are charged for a table on the relevant portals. The hosts, on the other hand,...

The Essential Oktoberfest Anthems: 7 Songs to Know by Heart

The Essential Oktoberfest Anthems: 7 Songs to Know by Heart

January 15, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Oktoberfest, the world's largest beer festival, is synonymous with lively celebrations, colorful costumes, and, of course, music. When attending the Oktoberfest in Munich, knowing a few classic songs can enhance your experience and immerse you in the vibrant atmosphere. Here are the seven essential Oktoberfest anthems that you should know by heart to fully embrace the spirit of this iconic event. 1. Ein Prosit "Ein Prosit" is arguably the most iconic Oktoberfest song. It is a traditional...

Oceano - poet Privitera's intimate contemplation

Oceano - poet Privitera's intimate contemplation

January 15, 2025 • 12:00 AM

A young author faces the horizons of poetry with enthusiasm and passion. Giulia Privitera, who has been navigating the world of prose since the age of eight, cultivating her talent and passion for verse texts, has come to realise her dream of seeing her own 'creatures' published. After "Fuori emana luce" from Placebook Publishing comes Oceano, her collection of poems published with the publishing house Il Giardino della Cultura in 2023. If in the first work, the author's feelings remain...

A play on perspectives rejuvenates the harp

A play on perspectives rejuvenates the harp

January 15, 2025 • 12:00 AM

There can be few instruments as universally identifable as the harp, either by sight or more pertinently, sound. Indeed, it has a special place in my country's history, where since the 13th century, it has been considered the heraldic symbol of Ireland. It, perhaps more than most other extant instruments, symbolises a bygone era, one of bards and royalty, fairytales and fantasy. In many respects, the harp delicately sanitises and romantises our imagination of what was essentially a past whose...

Germany online dating just got a facelift

Germany online dating just got a facelift

January 15, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The Germany online dating scene is woefully lacking in two main areas - price and flexibility. German professionals, as well as the large number of foreign professionals moving to Germany, find they are being stung by the country's inadequate consumer protection laws, when related to online dating portals. Many are finding themselves locked into contracts they did not realise they had to cancel during a tight window of opportunity - a very ruthless strategy employed by many companies here. This...

Hans Kirk: one of the classics of Nordic literature

January 15, 2025 • 12:00 AM

For the first time in bookshops all over Spain, readers can find a classic of Nordic literature: Los Pescadores. One of the most widely sold and read books in Denmark, Hans Kirk's work describes with great skill the religious fundamentalism and the capacity of human beings to adapt to the confines of the world. At the end of the boat, there is a small group of people looking out over the fjord in the distance. They are dressed in elegant blue-marine dresses, shiny boats and fossilised boots....

Britain's Busiest Airport back to telly

January 15, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Heathrow: Britain's Busiest Airport returns to UK screens for its seventh series on Wednesday 10th March. Set against the backdrop of the global pandemic, the series shows the interaction of an airport struggling with the biggest challenge in its history. Like many other companies all around the world, the airport of Heathrow had to recreate its role to find a path for a safety normal operation. In Heathrow Blog, the main UK airport declares: "Where previously colleagues would have dealt...

Adam and Eve - by Masaaki Hasegawa

January 15, 2025 • 12:00 AM

This project aims to improve the social status of LGBT, especially female couples in the world, as many campaigns and publicities are focused on male couples. The objective of this project is to empower female couples around the world and strengthen their social status.
 
The artist, Masaaki, has painted two female models with pride colors and other colors: silver, black, and pink that represent homosexual women and the emotional and intelligent strength that they have. The front of the body is...

The Loveliest Lullaby

January 15, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Could there be a song that is universally known to all Christians and many more of other denominations? It is said that the Advent classic, Silent Night, is sung in 52 languages. It was composed 200 years ago this coming Christmas. Here is the story of how it all began. Consider the catastrophe. A performance is expected, everything is set, anticipation runs high and then your organ breaks down on Christmas Eve. A mouse nibbling the bellows was suspected. One might consider some hopeful...

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Join us for an electrifying evening with the Marion & Sobo Band on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 20:00 to 23:00 at the Festzelt am Volksfestplatz in Unterschleißheim. This dynamic band, comprising talented musicians from Germany, France, and Poland, brings a fresh blend of world music and...

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