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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:24:26 +0000

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On this edition: Singing Showdown Almost 200 participants are battling it out for Germany's most important singing contest - the Bundeswettbewerb Gesang 2009. Sleevefacing An internet trend involves self portrait photos that incorporate famous LP covers. Hard to explain in words but the entertaining results are a viral hit on the world wide web. Tune in to find out more! Thigh Boot Fashion Euromaxx examines the latest footwear trend. Thigh boots were originally developed in the renaissance for men: Think of the three musketeers. But currently it’s women who are leading the unexpected fashion revival. Trend Test 2009 How many of trend analyst Li Edelkoort's tips for 2009 came true? Artificial Alpine Village It looks like a centuries old Alpine village but Priesteregg is actually a sprawling hotel complex that creates the illusion of a mountain hamlet. Super Schnapps Euromaxx visits an award-winning schnapps distillery.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:24:02 +0000

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On this edition: From Couture to Decor Fashion designers are turning their attention to furniture. We examine what's behind the trend and take a close look at some of the results. Passion Play Oberammergau is getting ready for its famous Passion Play. The inhabitants of the town in southern Germany perform the play only once every 10 years. Sound & Vision - Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes The Norwegian pianist works with filmakers and video artists to create fascinating audio-visual experiences. Edible Art Food art as a genre was founded around fifty years ago. Practitioners say that food is a great material for art and critiics have often seen it as a criticism of consumerism. The Eating the Universe exhbition at the Kunsthalle Düsseldorf is a comprehensive review of the artform. Madeira in Winter The Portuguese island Madeira has fantastic nature, beautiful towns and good weather all year round.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:28:47 +0000

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On this edition: Christmas in ParisStudents from a fashion school in the French capital create special trees for the festive season.Willard Wigan – Microscopic ArtMinature artworks are on show in London. They can only be seen using the right technology.Oliver Mark – Portrait Photography The German photographer Oliver Mark is best known for his portrait photography. He's just published some of his best works in a book.Stage Designs – Christian Lacroix One of the world's most renowned fashion designers is creating stage clothes for a production here in Berlin.Cheeerleaders in BerlinGermany is playing host to the Cheerleading World Championships . We feature cheerleaders from Berlin.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:24:58 +0000

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In this edition:Wolfgang Joop at 65German fashion designer Wolfgang Joop celebrates his 65 th birthday but shows no sign of slowing down. Country CollectionThis season‘s fashions often have a country feel. Euromaxx tries to find out what’s behind the back to basics trend among urban elites. Beaujolais RunAn annual road race featuring vintage cars on their way to taste the first Beaujolais. Clubland CelebrationFamous Berlin club Cookies celebrates 15 years. Design Legend Dieter RamsThe German designer who created many iconic products for the Braun group is honoured with a major retrospective in London. Music & Fashion - electro duo SALMThe duo SALM – Something A La Mode - got their big breakthrough when Karl Lagerfeld chose them to play at a Chanel fashion show.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:16:57 +0000

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On this edition: Star SopranoPresenting German singer Anja Harteros and her voice of gold Danish DelicaciesHunting for oysters in the mud flats of JutlandTopical TreesGerman photographer Robert Voit and his mobile phone masts Ferrari ExpertWe meet one of the few people who can certify that all the spare parts in a Ferrari are genuine.Garage DoorsWe profile a company that makes adhesive motifs for garage doors.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:16:13 +0000

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On this edition: Top AccoladeStar architect Zaha Hadid is awarded the Prämium Imperiale Royal RevelationsAn exhibition of artworks collected by Louis the Fourteenth opens in Versailles Handy HelpersAustrian chef Johann Lafer presents some remote controlled kitchen gadgets Swiss duo The successful pop act Yello has released a new album featuring guest musicians.llustrative Featuring a top international forum for contemporary illustration and graphic arts.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:23:13 +0000

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On this edition: Quick Pix - The Russian Lomo camera - a snapshot sensation - turns 25Foodie Family - Top chef Johanna Maier has raised a family of cooksHeart and Sol - Cellist Sol Gabetta receives her second Echo Classic awardFine Wine - A French vintner produces top wines in RussiaSwinging Sixties - London's National Portrait Gallery spotlights 60s pop musicians

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:37:27 +0000

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On this edition: Monte Rosaeuromaxx checks out a very sophisticated mountain hut in SwitzerlandOktoberfestFind out what’s cooking at this year’s annual Oktoberfest in Munich.Norman FosterNorman Foster has designed a stunning new yacht.State VisitA look behind the scenes at the official residence of the German President.Emir KusturicaProfiling the famous Serbian film director Emir Kusturica.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:36:01 +0000

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On this edition: Rosamunde Pilcher Turns 85Rosamunde Pilcher's literary career didn't take off until she was in her 60's, but her romance novels have sold millions of copies and been made into movies. But the author herself says she's not at all like the characters in her books. First-Time Oktoberfest VisitorsMunich's legendary Oktoberfest is the world's biggest annual festival, drawing more than 6 million visitors. We follow a group of German language students as they visit the fair for the very first time and experience all the traditions - including the fabled mugs of beer. "The Power" by SNAP! - Still Going Strong After 20 Years"The Power" by German duo SNAP! stormed pop music billboards when it was released in 1990 but sales of the hit haven't stopped. The song is still a frequently used favorite in advertising and films. The Trabi Is BackThe Trabant - nicknamed the "Trabi" - was East Germany's bestselling automobile and has become a cult classic since production stopped in 1991. But it could be headed for a relaunch as an environmentally-friendly model with an electric engine. Guinness Celebrates Its 250th AnniversaryGuinness beer may not appeal to everyone's taste, but it remains one of the world's favorite brews. This week its hometown of Dublin, Ireland, held festivities to mark the dark stout's 250th birthday.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:34:38 +0000

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On this edition: Reinhold MessnerThe famous mountaineer turns 65 Prefabricated HomesA report on luxury prefabs from Italy Beethoven ProjectA report from the Beethoven Festival in Bonn Country LifeThe media hype surrounding all things green Photos from the PastMeet up with a man who has published a book of photographs of people taken in 1989 whom he photographed again 20 years later.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:17:37 +0000

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On this edition: Science-Fiction King Frank Schätzing's new novel "Limit" came out this week. Can-Can The Moulin Rouge in Paris celebrates 120 years of entertaining. Top Food The Rosin in Germany has been voted the Best Restaurant in Germany. Monet Masterpieces The Von-Der-Heydt Museum in Wuppertal, Germany, is preparing a special exhibition on the works of the French impressionist. Dancing Designers Two professional ballet dancers from Stuttgart are inspired by their stage lives to produce their own fashion line. Brown Is Big The colour brown is becoming a favourite in fashion, make-up and even in cars.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:01:27 +0000

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On this edition:The Races at IffizheimGermany's champion jockey is at the annual horse races in Iffizheim that draws out Germany's celebrities. Peter Gabriel and the Polar Music PrizeThe world-renowned British musician wins Sweden's biggest music award. Mentalist Nicolai FriedrichWe meet the German illusionist who is wowing audiences with his shows. The LidoWe travel to the little island that is the actual setting for the Venice Film Festival. The Chancellors' PhotographerKonrad Rufus Müller has officially photographed all of Germany's eight chancellors and now has an exhibition on them.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:40:05 +0000

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On this edition: Wolfgang Joop SketchesThe German designers latest creations usually start life as sketches. And these sketches aren't normally seen. But now there's an exhibition of the sketches for 14 designs dating from the years 1973-2007. Wood is GoodA wooden apartment building in a Berlin tenement district is a big hit. Eco-friendly timber-frame buildings are gaining in popularity.250 Years of Roller SkatesThe first historical account of roller skates relates an incident which is supposed to have taken place in 1759. According to legend, a violin-playing Belgian Jean-Joseph Merlin crashed into a mirror at a London party while skating in boots with wheels. This story may be apocryphal but it has now been adopted as the birthday of rollerskating. Euromaxx joins in the celebrations with a cultural history of roller and inline skates.City GardensOne innovative way of bringing nature into urban environments is the vertical garden. Architect Anna Lambertini has presented some of the most spectacular green facades and courtyards in urban areas in a book called Vertical Gardens. Summer Sking A futuristic summer ski venue in Oberhof is creating quite a stir. Billed as central europe's first ski tunnel it's 8 m wide and 5.5 m high. A day pass costs 35 euros.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:00:08 +0000

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In today’s show: Wine from Tommaso CavalliItalian Tommasso Cavalli, son of designer Roberto, is shaking up the winemaking trade in the Chianti region of Tuscany. Slow Food – Snails on the MenuThe humble snail is making a culinary comeback. Chancellor’s Choice – Hamburg Fashion Designer A Hamburg designer has created a number of costumes for Angela Merkel. Lego Street ArtJan Vormann is creating a stir in the artworld by filling in the cracks in public buildings with lego. Historical Planes MuseumA father and daughter team have restored 15 vintage planes. Exclusive Music FestivalGrafenegg only has three thousand inhabitants, but it has its own internationally reknowned music festival

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:00:39 +0000

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On this edition: -50 years of IKEA -Eliana Burki from Switzerland defies all clichés with her alphorn. -The designers of 3deluxe -The only Turkish-born chef with a Michelin star. -The ultimate John Lennon biography.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:06:17 +0000

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On this edition: - In Focus - On Paper - In View - Raven Man- Model Citizen

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:46:56 +0000

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On this edition: - Art Escort - Standing Stones - Wintery Waters - Greens Gone By - Swatch This Space

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:46:19 +0000

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On this edition: - Painter Elvira Bach - Finca Festival - Crime novel author Ingrid Noll - Office of the Future - German architect Daniel Sauter

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:45:27 +0000

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On this edition: - Ocean Challenge: The toughest sailing race in the world gets underway - Big Picture: The very expensive work of German art photographer Andreas Gursky - Screen Aria: The opera "La Boheme" has been made into a movie - All That Jazz: Nils Wülker plays the Enjoy Jazz festival in Mannheim

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:44:48 +0000

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:43:55 +0000

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On this edition:- Jazz Festival- Sagrada Familia- Scented Candles- Porcellain Figurines- Shop Window Performers- Baiersbronn

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:26:16 +0000

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On this edition: - Design Studio - Juliette Binoche - Top Photographer Albert Watson - Essens's New Three-Star Chef - Klaus Doldinger

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:25:18 +0000

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On this edition: - Car CrazyFans flock to the annual Essen Motor Show - Grand GalaNewcomers take to the stage in a nationwide singing contest here in Germany - Classic Creationseuromaxx shines a light on lamps from the Italian Foscarini company - Michail MuchaBased in Moscow his company makes very special ice sculptures for very special occasions.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:24:32 +0000

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On this edition:- Nana Mouskouri - Jan Kath’s Magic Carpets- Prince Charles‘ Birthday - Birds‘ Eye View- Turkish German Designer- Andrea de Cesare's Sicilian Candy shop

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:23:40 +0000

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On this edition: - Stylish: The Munich based Roeckl company makes elegant gloves for men and women - Creative: Famous fashion designers make dolls for a good cause - Valuable: Presenting art collector Reinhold Wirth's old masters collection - Traditional: Handcrafted nutcrackers from the Erzgebirge region here in Germany - Musical: Photographer Karen Stuke uses the camera obscura to capture an entire opera in a single image

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:22:42 +0000

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On this edition: - Spain's Most Successful Lottery Ticket Seller - Macaroons from France - LED Lamps - Moritzburg in Halle - Christmas Market Exports

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:06:12 +0000

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Exceptional Julia Fischer is an extremely talented young musician. UnusualGalleries in Berlin and Paris exchange exhibits.MemorableThe British Museum is 250 years old.SpontaneousA photodiary by German photographer Christoph Blech shows a different side to the eternal city,Rome.Exhaustingeuromaxx goes ice climbing in Switzerland.CreativeThe German architect Gottfried Böhm and a career that has spanned over 6 decades.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:04:42 +0000

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On this edition: Snowboard PhotographerHansi Herbig is one of Germany's few successful snowboarding photographers and was responsible for the official pictures at this year's Evolution competition in Davos, Switzerland. The Austin Mini Turns 50One of Europe's most iconic automobiles, the Austin Mini, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and we meet a loyal driver at a classic car rally in Austria. Contemporary Choir Hits in GermanyChoirs remain a popular leisure activity in Germany and these days, they don't just sing folk classics - they also perform contemporary numbers like Rammstein's "Engel." Hélène GrimaudHélène Grimaud of France is one of the world's best pianists and on her latest CD she performs works by Johann Sebastian Bach. The Paper ArtistGerman designer Bruno Winter has created an award-winning toy from his favorite material: paper.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:03:50 +0000

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On this edition: - Perfumer Kilian Hennessy - Pre-Collections - 165 Years of Christmas Cards - Piano Virtuoso - Photographer Gisèle Freund

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:02:59 +0000

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On this edition: Looking AheadA euromaxx reporter tests the hotel room of the future Looking SmartTop designers turn champagne bottles into works of art Looking Swish A Swiss company makes top of the range skis from granite Star Tenoreuromaxx caught up with star tenor Tony Henry during his recent visit to Berlin. Book TrailersWe take a look at the newest ways to promote books on the internet and in the cinema. Thomas DemandThe Berlin artist specialises in three dimensional models of spaces or rooms made from coloured paper and cardboard. Then he photographs them.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:02:05 +0000

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On this edition: - Privat PresentationWander through a Parisian museum - all alone.- Sacred SurpriseThree priests from Northern Ireland storm the charts.- Holiday HobbyPlaying with model railways is a good way to bond.- Pool PicturesThomas Röher and his underwater portraits.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:54:56 +0000

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On this edition: ArchimapsArchimaps are the latest idea in travel guides for people interested in architecture...folding maps designed by three architects that give you an insight into the latest in urban development.Slovenia in WinterSlovenia has become increasingly popular with winter sports enthuisiasts over the past years. There are no less than 26 different Slovenian ski resorts and the most popular, Krvavec, is just 10 kilometers from the capital Ljubljana. Arctic AdventureThe Arctic Hot Air Balloon Adventure is the northernmost event for hot air balloonists worldwide. It takes place this year from February 3rd until February 13th in Levi in Finnish Lappland. This is the third time the eventz is taking place. Richard Sapper Sapper is one of the leading product designers worldwide. He is now being awarded the Federal Design Prize for his lifetime achievement. Alexis MabilleAlexis Mabille has brought the dandy look back to Paris. A former jewellery designer with Dior, he has founded his own fashion label and his trademark is bow ties.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:54:27 +0000

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On this edition: Swiss Watchmaker Michel ParmigianiWe portray top watchmaker Michel Parmigiani. A veritable artist, he has a private patron, the Sandoz family, who made it possible for him to set up his own watchmaking company in 1996 and create his own unique timekeepers. His cheapest model cossts around 4000 euros, while a limited edition Linie Tecnica model, of which only 4-5 exist, cost over 400,000 euros. Star SingerPhilippe Jaroussky from France is one of the world's leading counter tenors. He specializes in baroque and belle epoque music. Spanish Summit Top gourmets have been meeting up in the Spanish capital, Madrid to swap recipes and talk shop. Hussein ChalayanBesides being a well-known fashion designer, Hussein Chalayan has also made a name for himself as a fine artist, designing the Turkish pavillion at the Venice Biannale. Peters Stained GlassWe portray a family company here in Germany that specializes in stained glass

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:53:31 +0000

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On this edition: Embroidery and Haute CoutureMany of the fashion world's top labels use custom-made embroidery, and Muller Embroideries is one of their favorite suppliers. We profile the German company in Diespeck and look at the painstaking work that goes into finishing products for Dior, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Givenchy. "Home-Staging" - Getting your home to sell!Home-staging realtors specialize in sprucing up your home or even refurnishing it with designer artifacts to make it more attractive-looking to potential buyers. The trend started in the U.S. and in Scandinavian countries, but has now found a niche in Germany, too. We look at a couple of German examples and ask the homeowners how they feel about it all. Special Skiing in Innervillgraten, Austria We're at a special place for those skiers who want to get away from all the razzamatazz like apres ski. This special Austrian location is for fit skiers who don't mind doing without a lift and then traveling on specially designed skis up a mountain for three hours to then enjoy a one-hour downhill ski. Capri Sun turns 40 The German fruit drink company "Capri Sonne" (Capri Sun in English) celebrates 40 years of successfully marketing its drinks all over the world. They're known for both their healthy ingredients and also their flexible containers. Each year more than 1 billion liters of the drink are consumed in over 100 countries.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:52:41 +0000

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In this edition: Superhero Illustrator Marko Djurdjevic He is the German lone ranger in the international top league of superhero comic book illustrators. Marko Djurdjevic has drawn more than 170 covers for Marvel Comics. Now his first own comic book "Thor" has been published. Gourmet Festival in St. Moritz One of the highlights of the festival are "gourmet safaris" which are an extraordinary treat for the palate and one that'll have you seeing stars in more ways than one. Industrial Designer Jean-Marie Massaud The up-and-coming star in the French industrial uses technology at the service of that good old French design standard "l'art de vivre" - and the international design scene agrees that he achieves that goal in everything he does. Bollywood Star Claudia Ciesla The German-Polish actress has a growing fan club in India and more films in the offing. We met up with her in home town in southern Germany. Michel Comte Retrospective in Düsseldorf For 30 years the Swiss-born photographer has been taking portraits of the celebrity set. Once he had mastered that he threw himself into photo journalism. Now a comprehensive exhibition in Düsseldorf shows both sides of this extraordinary artist.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:51:49 +0000

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On this edition: Lagerfeld as Interior DesignerGerman fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld is best known for his contributions to haute couture, but as a man of many talents he's also designing the interiors of two villas as part of an exclusive real estate development in Hamburg. Passion Play CastingOnce every ten years, the Bavarian town of Oberammergau stages its famous passion play - and auditions are already underway ahead of the next production in 2010. The cast is made up entirely of locals. BodyflightA wind tunnel simulating free fall conditions allows skydivers to practice their techniques without the hassle of having to jump from a plane and fold parachutes. We take a look at the only such facility in France. Martin EderGerman artist Martin Eder has been described as the "master of bad taste" - but his pictures which are often derided as 'kitsch' by critics sell for up to 80 thousand euros. An exhibition in Dresden pays tribute to his work. Home Saunas Relaxing in the sauna is especially popular in the winter and more and more Germans are discovering the joys of having their own sauna at home. Furniture Designer Helmut PallaAustrian Helmut Palla takes secondhand objects and gives them a new lease on life by turning them into furniture. His creations are definitely original and add a playful touch to their owners' homes.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:36:26 +0000

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On this edition: The Art of StartAn exhibition of opening credits of famous films profiles this art form. Often little masterpieces, they are the subject of an exhibition in Berlin that features three James Bond films (From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Dr. No), Bunny Lake is Missing, Godard films like Contempt (1963), Black Edward's Pink Panther and Jim Sharman's Rocky Horror Picture Show. Our report features the best opening credits and expert opinions on this art form. Cool Concerts Chill out in the Ice Dome in an Italian ski resort. The organisers of a festival near Bolzano in northern Italy hold concerts in an ice dome on instruments that are made of ice, too. From 21 Feb til 1 March the Schnals Ice Music Festival is being held on the Schnals Valley Glacier near Bolzano. The ice dome is in a 15 metre-high natural ice cave . The concerts are spectacular, with the ice instruments lit up from inside. Schwarzwald HommageThe ancient Romans called it Silva Nigra -- the dark, or black forest. For centuries its picturesque landscape has lured travelers, artists and photographers from near and far.Sale of the Century The collection of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé under the hammer. Never before has a private auction raised so much money: the art collection of French fashion guru Yves Saint Laurent - who died last last June - and his lifelong partner Pierre Bergé. 373 million euros was the cumulative sum of 700 pieces of art and furniture that came under the hammer. 1200 bidders were registered and most of the proceeds will go to HIV research.Hat DesignerStephen Jones is considered the most renowned milliner in the world of fashion. He's creative and eccentric, and his designs play with different epochs, styles and cultures.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:35:37 +0000

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On this edition: Screen of the Crime The film version of Swedish crime writer Stieg Larsson's first novel The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is making a splash.Versatile Violinist Star violinist Nigel Kennedy wows the crowds at a German jazz festival.Automotive Artist Dutchman Adrian van Hooydonk is now creative design director at BMW.Festival Fever Over a million people flock toValencia on Spain's Costa Blanca ever year for the Fallas festivities.Filmmaker Fiftieth French director Luc Besson celebrates a milestone birthday.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:34:40 +0000

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On this edition: Light Designer Andreas SchulzGerman Andreas Schulz is one of the top lighting designers in the business and the current focus of his work is the campus of the Swiss pharmaceuticals giant, Novartis, in Basel.Luxury LoungesAs low-fare carriers make air travel more affordable, airports are increasingly crowded - and some airlines are creating lavish waiting lounges to pamper first-class passengers.Keukenhof Flower ShowThe Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands put on the world's largest flower show every spring, and this year the event is celebrating its 60th anniversary.VictorinoxVictorinox, the company that makes the genuine Swiss army knife, is marking its 125th anniversary. Today Victorinox turns out pocket knives in all sorts of variations - and they remain an essential accessory for many.Violinist Vadim RepinRussian violinist Vadim Repin gave a concert in Berlin for embarking on his America tour. On his latest CD, he performs one of his favorite works: Brahms' violin concerto.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:34:01 +0000

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On this edition: Northern HighlightsHerbert Seckler runs an exclusive restaurant on the island of SyltMasterpieces RevisitedGraphic arts students learn a thing or two from the old mastersSpanish StepsFlamenco fans from all over the world meet up in Jerez.Gerhard RichterWorks by the famous artist on show at the National Portrait Gallery in London Hamburg PhilharmonicThe orchestra has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:32:49 +0000

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On this edition: String SuccessA portrait of a talented young violinist by the name of Elin Kolev who is set to play New York's Carnegie Hall. Colourful Creations Thai Cong Quach is a Hamburg based interior designer Fine FoodsThe Rheingau gourmet festival is a mecca for lovers of culinary masterpieces. Fashion FrontKarl Lagerfeld at his latest fashion show in Paris. Works of Art Dutch artist Irma Bohm has designed some of the most beautiful books to have been published in the last decade.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:26:38 +0000

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On this edition: National Horticultural Show This year's national horticultural show has opened in the northern German city of Schwerin. Microstock Photography Find out how amateur photographs are getting into the media. Town of Books We visit a French town in the Loire Valley that is famous for its book market and numerous book stores. Salone del Mobile We visit a top furniture fair in the Italian city of Milan. Van Gogh A comprehensive exhibition of works by the famous artist has opened in Switzerland. Wallpaper City Guide A new city guide has just been published on Germany's finance capital Frankfurt.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:25:37 +0000

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On this edition: David Hockney and Landscapes David Hockney is one of Britain‘s most renowned contemporary artists and forerunners of British pop art. But in the past five years his subject and muse has been the Yorkshire landscape of his childhood. We went to Swäbisch Hall to learn more about Hockney‘s new focus in his exhibition on "Just Nature". Bird's Eye View of Germany To commemorate Germany's 60th anniversary, Gerhard Launer presents his homeland from its most beautiful side - from high above. 80 Years of Concorso d'Eleganza Eye-catching vintage cars and extravagant innovations in the automobile world can be admired at the Concorso d'Eleganza in Italy that celebrates its 80th anniversary. We met up with Swiss car designer Alfredo Häberli to find out what his take on this year's event is. Sarkozy‘s Vision of a Grand Paris The French president wants to build Paris of Tomorrow. Now the proposals of an international competition for a futuristic French capital are now being presented to the public. We talked to some of the participating architects. James Last on Tour Eighty years old and still going strong: For decades, Germany's most popular bandleader and composer, James Last has filled concert halls, and even now, many young people number among his fans. We went to see the kickoff of Last's "80 Years Around the World" European tour. International Festival of Fashion and Photography Every year 20 young emerging fashion designers and photographers present themselves and their work at the 'International Fashion and Photography Festival' in the quaint town of Hyères on the Côte d'Azur which has proven to be the launching pad for many a talent.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:24:38 +0000

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On this edition: Monumental ConstructionThe Eiffel Tower is one of the top tourist attractions in the French capital. It celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. Private PossessionsItems belonging to Russian ballerina Maya Plissetskaya are on show in Berlin. Classical ComposerWe go to Austria for the start of Haydn year.Scandinavian SuccessTop designs by the Swedish IKEA company are on display in MunichCar CollectionThe first Maybach museum has opened here in Germany .Top Trends We take a lok at the fashionable jewellery currently on offer for men.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:23:40 +0000

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On this Edition: Artist Markus LüpertzGerman painter and sculptor Markus Lüpertz relishes his role as an accentric artist, and after retiring from the Düsseldorf Academy of Arts, he has plans to set up a new center for art and culture outside the German capital, Berlin.Hat Designer Justin SmithBritish hatmaker Justin Smith is relatively new to the millinery business - but he got something of a "head start" as a hair stylist. His unisex creations are already being sold in luxury shops around the world.Musician Ida SandSwedish singer and pianist Ida Sand mixes jazz with a note of pop, blues and soul. She's just released her second album, "True Love," and is embarking on a European tour.Panorama Pictures of BerlinGerman photographer Harf Zimmermann specializes in 360-degree panorama pictures and one of his more recent subjects was the ever-changing German capital, Berlin.Lake SubmarineEuromaxx reporter Mathias Stamm travels to a lake just outside Berlin for a ride on a rather unusual tourist attraction: A mini-submarine.SilvanerSilvaner is one of Germany's most popular white wines and we visit the vineyard in the Franconia region which was the first estate to plant the Silvaner grape 350 years ago.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:22:48 +0000

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On this edition:New Album of Depeche ModeThe trailblazers of 1980s synthesized pop are back with Sounds of the Universe.Black Mamba of Poker27-year-old Sandra Naujoks from Berlin is this year's reigning European Poker Champion.Walking in High HeelsKsenia Kotina teaches women how to walk in 15-centimeter-high stilettos.Cambridge University Turns 800The second oldest university in the English-speaking world is an extraordinary talent pool for scientists and budding artists.New Look of Brussels' European QuarterFrench star architect Christian de Portzamparc is giving the administrative district of Brussels a makeover. Supermodel Natalia VodianovaA true rags-to-riches story from market vendor in Russia to the world’s seventh highest-paid model.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:54:08 +0000

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On this edition: Joe Cocker Joe Cocker is one of the great names of British rock although most of his hits were cover versions. He landed 90 hits in all with cover versions, starting in 1966. He was knighted in 2007 and now he's celebrating his 65th birthday. Ruth Sprenger Ruth Sprenger is a tailor from Vienna, Austria. She says the label on your suit might say made to measure...but is it really? She has just published a book which shows you how to recognise real made-to-measure clothing. Tales of Weimar Journalist Peter Braun has just published a book on the many traces of the famous people's lives which are to to be found in Weimar. Magritte Museum We take a look at the brand new René Magritte Museum which opens in the Belgian capital Brussels. Jan Vogler A portrait of the new artistic director of the Dresden music festival. Spanish Riding School The oldest riding school in the world, the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, goes on tour. It is a huge undertaking because the 30 thoroughbred Lippizaner stallions are extremely skittish. When they tour Germany to display the fine art of riding, their special horseboxes are air-cushioned and monitored by CCTV.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:53:18 +0000

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On this edition: Sven PaustianA new show at the Max Slevogt Gallery near Mannheim features portraits of writers captured by Sven Paustian. Paustian studied at the famous Folkwang Academy in Essen. Beatles MuseumA new museum focussing on the famous band has just opened in the city of Hamburg.Daniela JasperGerman mountain climber Daniela Jasper plans to tackle seven of the world’s fourteen 8000 metre peaks. Now 38, Daniela Jasper has been climbing since she was 16 and has climbed more Alpine peaks than any other woman. EXPO PavillionWe get a sneak preview of the German EXPO pavillion for the 2010 exhibition in Shanghai.Kartell DesignThe company that brought bright colors into fifties homes is 60. Over the years the design imperium founded by Giulio Castelli has employed the services of Philippe Starck, Ron Arad Richard Sapper.Garden FestivalThe Garden Festival in Chaumont-sur-Loire is an experimental laboratory for gardeners and landscapers from all over the world. This year's theme is Gardens of Colour.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:51:52 +0000

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On this edition: Violin Master Classes at the Kronberg AcademyThe renowned Kronberg Academy in Germany has launched its first ever master classes for young violinists. For one week a select group of talented students are given the opportunity to learn from some of the world's best professionals. Kew Gardens in LondonThis year the Royal Botanic Gardens in London - better known simply as the "Kew" - are celebrating their 250th anniversary. It's one of the world's oldest botanical gardens and has the biggest collection of naturally growing plants. Ambiguous Art Exhibition in ParisAn exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris brings together some 250 artworks spanning five centuries that have one thing in common: They all depict ambiguous images. Schiller Anniversary Year2009 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of German poet and playwright Friedrich von Schiller. In his hometown of Marbach in southwest Germany, residents and visitors stepped back into the 18th century to get a taste of what life was like during Schiller's time. Barbecue Tips from an ExpertBarbecuing continues to grow in popularity in Germany, and a former German barbecue champion has written a book full of tips and recipes. He gives euromaxx a few do's and don'ts and shares a couple ideas that are sure to impress guests.

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rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:51:08 +0000

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On the show:Flamenco Star Mercedes Ruiz Ruiz is now being honoured at the International Movimentos Dance Festival in Wolfsburg, Germany, as Best Female Dancer". We look at Ruiz's career.Joop Exhibition in RostockWolfgang Joop, one of the world's most successful fashion designers, is a talented artist, too. His works have now gone on display in Rostock in anexhibition called "Eternal Love" and continues till June 28. Photographer Leo SeidelSeidel is a Berlin photographer who specializes in shooting historical buildings with old polaroid film and a plate camera. The result is that the photos look old, too. We accompany Seidel on a shoot at Sanssouci. Armoured DressWe go to Basel, Switzerland, to visit the Tinguely Museum which is showing an exhibition on fashion from the Middle Ages called "Armour and Evening Dress". It's based on clothing from Graz, Austria, dating as far back as 1315. Garden FurnitureWe look at upscale garden furniture that has become so trendy that it can be used indoors, too. Wood, weaved fabric and iron have replaced shoddy plastic creations.