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9 & 9 things about Ireland

2005-09-06T23:18:00.000+01:00

Ok, you all know it by now, I'm leaving this island, returning to Continental Europe. After one and a half years in this country, I think it's time for a summary. Therefore, nine reasons why you should move and live in Ireland, and 9 reasons why you easily could miss Ireland.9 reasons for Ireland1. Great landscapesIreland's got one of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes I've ever seen in

A 1000 ways to kill the iceman

2005-08-03T16:32:00.000+01:00

I like living here. Really. There's only one thing that annoys me from day to day anew.That is: the iceman.There's one iceman (I think there's only one here in Cork) who drives with his van through the whole city selling his ice. Day by day, year by year. No matter if it's rain or shine, summer or winter.The most annoying part of his van is the audio system integrated in it: whenever this van

Tables have turned...

2005-07-29T17:33:00.000+01:00

I quit my job here, needed to do that after my last application (Manchester) wasn't successful. After over 10 applications for different positions in my company and still resting where I am right now, I had to give me this push of self-confidence.Tables have turned, my Irish experience (I don't like to miss in my life) will end at the 15th September 2005. Brings us to the next big question: what

Swiss news magazine asks: Are Germans arrogant?

2005-07-14T12:34:00.000+01:00

I am normally not a frequent reader of Swiss news mags, but I got directed there 'cause there had been rumors of an Apple Store to be opened in Zurich.But instead, I stumbled over this:A survey about how arrogant Germans are. Ain't that nice? There seems to be a large number of Germans moving into Switzerland (probably better chances to get work) and they seem now to take an in-depth look about

Google's Maps: browse the world in satellite view

2005-07-10T03:55:00.000+01:00

Just stumbled over it: Google Maps, a new service by Google, that's still in beta - but already stunning.The concept is a rather simple one: just picture the earth from a satellite's view in different resolutions, alongside with a conventional map - you can easily switch between the both - and you get a complete different view of the world.You can scroll through the world by simply pulling the

London blasts - a comment

2005-07-07T23:11:00.000+01:00

700 injured, 37 dead so far. Several tubes and 2 buses blasted. Fear and chaos in London. All signs point towards an islamic extremist attack. I could really cry.I've visited London twice this year and was thrilled by the vitality, the thriving atmosphere, the many cultures living side-by-side in this great metropolis. It's one of those places on earth where you feel that you can achieve anything

+++ London blasts +++

2005-07-07T17:56:00.000+01:00

There just have been several bombings reported that hit Downtown London just a couple of minutes ago. In total, 7 underground and bus stations have been aims of the attacks: Liverpool Street (where the trains from Stansted arrive), King's Cross, Edgeware Road, Aldgate and Russell's Square. 2 more buses have been blasted.People doesn't seem to panick, the situation seems to be under control. The

Somewhere over the rainbow...

2005-07-07T10:48:00.000+01:00

From Cork to Bantry and back - this weekend's trip was a long one, but again discovered spots I've never been before to. (For more pictures of this trip, click here.)We started our trip actually quite late - around 2 p.m. We were just outside the city when we found out that we somehow managed it to forget the memory card of my digital camera, so we had to return what cost another 45 mins in total

London 2012 will host the Olympic Games

2005-07-06T12:21:00.000+01:00

Just confirmed: London will host the 2012 Olympic Games. YEA. My pleasure, it's a great host city for the Games.

Podcast: Sleepless in Munich - Schlaflos in München

2005-06-29T15:09:00.000+01:00

I know it's been awhile since I have been publishing anything. I was struck down sick Monday and Tuesday and therefore not really motivated to publish any articles. But there are some coming ahead, so keep reading.A brilliant podcast from my hometown, just stumbled over it yesterday night: It's called "Schlaflos in München" (Sleepless in Munich) and is really worth listening to. Topics are

Lach mal wieder.

2005-06-26T00:18:00.000+01:00

Keep smiling.

Special coverage

2005-06-26T00:08:00.000+01:00

<- if you feel like this,Let me tell you:This is about not giving up.You're that star up in the skyYou're that mountain peak up high,Hey, you made it,You're the world's greatestAnd you got that little bit of hopeWhen your backs against the ropes,you can feel it,You're the world's greatestStand up <- like thisand sing:I am a giant,I am an eagleI am a lion,down in the jungleif anybody asks me who I

Saturday's Talk, this time: Weather

2005-06-25T11:06:00.000+01:00

I have to admit: I am unsatisfied.Have you read about Europe's weather? Everybody's aching, it's damn hot, they have water shortages in France, aridities in Northern Italy and Spain, a superb summer in Germany (with temperatures from 25°C-30°C).... . Even in Great Britain it's hot (see article "London - sizzling hot!").So it seems that all Europe has a nice summer. All Europe? No. There's a tiny

LIVE 8 Concerts on 2nd July

2005-06-24T16:41:00.000+01:00

Bob Geldof recently announced a series of worldwide concerts called LIVE 8, similar to Band Aid and Live Aid in the 80's. They will take place almost alongside with the G8 summit this year that's held in Scotland. Topic of the G8 summit will be a probable cancellation of debts for African countries + stronger investions into education and foreign aid for the countries which suffer most from

Truths and myths about Munich, my home city (part II)

2005-06-24T09:35:00.000+01:00

What is Munich without its residents? Not much. So Chapter II is about the common Munich resident.Fact is that people living in Munich generally say about Munich that it's at least the greatest city in the world. They call Munich the "secret capital of Germany", they call it the "most northern city of Italy". And yea, it's true, Munich has a lot flair and a lot to offer. It's not that Munich

Truths and myths about Munich, my home city (part I)

2005-06-22T00:25:00.000+01:00

I think it's finally time to put some things right - about Munich. I've simply seen too many people talking about Munich without appropriate knowledge of the circumstances. I nearly fell off my chair when browsing Webshots (a really cool picture archive, by the way) - simply too crazy what people thought they'd seen in Munich. Most of the pictures shown in here are therefore © Webshots.So to all

Top10 locations worldwide

2005-06-21T14:17:00.000+01:00

The previous article gave me an idea - how about a listing of the top10 locations worldwide?I mean, not only locations that are "nice", but locations where you wanna sit down and die instantly - as they are simply too beautiful.My ones are:1. Hyde Park, London - on a cosy, warm summer evening, with french cheese, baguette and wine.2. Tour Eiffel, Paris - Eiffel Tower, in the evening, when they

London - sizzling hot!

2005-06-20T23:25:00.000+01:00

This weekend's trip to London was one of the hottest we (a friend of mine and me) did. Not only the temperatures (31°C+), but also the whole atmosphere made this weekend a remarkable one.We stayed at a small hotel in Chelsea, called Chelsea House Hotel, right under the roof (you could easily call it "Desert Inn" - due to the fact that windows couldn't be opened, we had temperatures of 35°C that