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January September 20132012
Regional / National News round-up
Berlin sees arrival of U.S. Ambassador John Emerson is the new United States of America Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany…
Arriving in Berlin, the newly appointed ambassador arrived with his wife and three daughters. A former head of an investment company, 59-yearold John Emerson has replaced Philip Murphy,
who held the post for 4 years. Mr Emerson, whose official title position did not start until the 26th August, has himself German roots, with the German language often spoken at home
by his grandmother and father. Previously, he met President Obama during his Presidential campaign when Ambassador Emerson organised a fundraiser for him. Ambassador Murphy
continued in his position until 26th August, after which John Emerson presented his credentials to the Federal President, Joachim Gauck, at Schloss Bellevue. J.C.
Poor Berlin
Germany exports everything but the umlaut The success of German companies abroad is creating a problem for the ones with an umlaut in the name; It is slowly being eradicated by the very firms who are enjoying the export success, due to its difficulty of pronunciation and it causing
confusion, especially in the Asian markets. Additionally, when it comes to the spelling on the internet or for website purposes, it makes the company names more accessible. It is not the only language to think about such changes,
Spanish has over recent years looked at simplifying itself and reducing the usage of written accents over letters and in English the usage of the apostrophe is under discussion of whether to be obliterated from street signs. J.C.
According to a coalition of charities, tenant associations and trade unions, Berlin is becoming poorer. The evidence shows that 25 per cent of the population is at risk of poverty. The main reasons are due to 10% of the retired population requiring more assistance due to shortfalls in their income, combined by other sectors of the population that rent, finding it hard to keep up with the increases in these costs. The national average suggests that a third of household income is now spent on the rent. Founded at the 2009 Social Summit, there are nine organisations working together to help with this problem, including the Worker’s Welfare and Tenants Association, which joined this year. In August the 4th, Social
Summit took place in the House of Trade Unions, Keithst rasse, where, ahead of the Federal elections on 22nd September, it was argued that the announced reforms in nursing and pension policy had not yet been implemented by the Government.
It is further noted that this is also a national problem, where fewer nurses than the national average will be trained but the number of people needing care in the city of Berlin will increase from 100,000 to 170,000 by 2030.
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| September 2013 4 Feature January 2012 Regional / National News round-up
Air Berlin flies into trouble
The second-largest airline in Germany, Air Berlin, has posted over €8 million in losses for the quarter…
Under the new CEO Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, the loss has been reduced from €29.4 million to €8.1 million in the second quarter. Unfortunately, the summer quarter may not be so good for business since there has been a very good spell of weather in Germany
which means bookings to the Mediterranean destinations have not been so busy. The following months of September and October are crucial to the company’s success and in reaching its target of reducing costs by €200 million in 2013. The losses incurred by the
airline have been accumulating over a period of years to €706 million, the first half of 2013 accrued interest charges of €44.9 million. To offset some of these costs, Air Berlin has entered into negotiations with Minsheng Commercial Aviation Limited, in a trans-
fer deal for 11 new and used aircraft. Although it is hoped that this will help reduce the debt to €500 million by the end of the year, the company is still looking to reduce its workforce by 900 employees. J.C.
A degree of breathing space for university Jacobs University Bremen (JUB), has been given breathing space by the local Government… At a cost to students of €20,000 per year, the JUB continues to rely on its existence from Gover n ment subsidies. The local Bremen Government has budgeted €3 million until 2018, after which, funding ceases and the JUB has to be self-funding. Founded in 2001 as the International University Bremen with a €118 million grant from the Weser coalition, it changed its name in 2006 after a €200 million injection of funding from the foundation of coffee entrepreneur, Klaus J Jacobs. This funding was for a 10-year
programme with the balance of funding coming from student fees and commerce. The agreement will be under constant review until 2018. Plans to help the JUB become self financing include increasing student numbers and
reducing the staffing levels. Should there be significant deviations from the laid out budget and plan within the agreed specified time period, then the funding maybe terminated early. J.C.
Bremen University loses jobs In the Bremen Parliament, the Die Linke party points out that the University of Bremen has been underfunded for many years, consequently, this has caused a budget deficit for 2012 of €15 million. Over the next two years, nearly 470 jobs
are to be cut at the university, with the objective that in 2015 the university budget deficit should be zero. Although some funding is raised from research, it is not enough to offset the job losses. It is expected that from the science department
there will be 82 redundancies and another 50 from management and the technology department. According to the CDU party this could have all been averted but for poor planning. J.C.
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Heidelberg may ban alcohol Through a Government initiative, Heidelberg is looking to ban alcohol in public areas… To g e t h e r with Ravensburg, there are many cities in BadenWuerttemberg who have an increasingly difficult problem over the noise, dirt, alcohol usage and general rubbish left behind in the whole by visitors to the area. The residents of each area will
be questioned. The motivating factor for this came in Heidelberg which has numerous festivals with plenty of alcohol-fuelled youngsters and in June this culminated with 73 people being arrested for alcohol-related offences and so the impetus to carry out the ban on alco-
hol survey. This is not the first survey to have taken place for Heidelberg. Since last year, experts from the Institute of Criminology, SRH University and College of Education did a study on this very subject with a draft project put forward to the municipal clerk’s office at the end of 2012. It is hoped from the municipality that from this new survey they will be able to legally enforce a long overdue ban on alcohol in certain neighbourhoods such as Lower Road and the marketplace. J.C.
It’s a fine day to speed for foreigners According to the Hamburger Morgenpost, in the last two years, over 180,000 drivers have escaped at least a €15 fine for traffic offences. Sometimes it is because fines are not processed within the specified time period; a total of 28,000
cases were dropped because of this and a further 4,500 offences due to speed cameras not having a clear or accurate picture of the driver. In addition to this, 16,000 people avoided speeding fines since they were registered at foreign addresses
and 24,000 people escaped fines due to the address being untraceable. There is European Union legislation available since October 2011 to combat this, but it is yet to be adopted in Germany. J.C.
Subway stations go teetotal Silent shipping is the future...…
From the 1st September, Cologne will apply a complete alcohol ban in all of its 60 subway stations. This is the first city in the North Rhine-Westphalia to do so. The ban, confirmed
by a spokesperson of the Cologne Transport Authority (KVB), informs that a €40 fine can be applied, but this decision supports public opinion. When polled, the public
supported a ban on public transport by 81%, three quarters of which supported a ban of alcohol in the subway stations. J.C.
Refuge for Refugees
The Bremen State Government has allocated €5 million towards refugee shelters by the end of 2014…
The money is budgeted to go towards temporary housing for 120 refugees. The preparation of the accommodation will take 6 months and cost €4 million.
Other buildings owned by the local Government will be converted into dormitories at a cost of €1 million. Compared to the same time period last year, twice
as many refugees have come to Bremen, with the social security bill rising from €23 million to €27 million. J.C.
Heidelberg Castle exhibits Power of Faith
Running until the 15th September, the Power of Faith exhibition is on show at Heidelberg Castle…
The exhibition primarily revolves around Elector Frederick V and his wife, Elisabeth Stuart. She was the daughter of King James I of England who was also King James VI of Scotland. As a special honour to their birthdays, there was free admission given on the weekend of the 24th and 25th of August to those with similar or derivatives of the Royal names. In addition, as part of the celebration, any German-British couple, or children with
birthdays on this weekend also had free admission. The main exhibit is, of course, the setting. The magnificent Heidelberg Castle is in itself the biggest exhibit with its extensive gardens. Inside the castle is the wonderful exhibition including unique pieces such as the Bird Coot Machine. This is a restored water-powered 17th Century hooting, moving owl designed specifically for the castle by Salomon de Caus. There are other unique
pieces to the castle such as the filigreed bronze table fountain which came from Augsburg and is inscribed with the motif “the wolf fountain, a historic fountain in Schlierbach”. The admission fee includes access to Heidelberg Castle and the Palatinate Museum. Opening times 10am – 6pm. k u r pfael z ischesmu se um@heidelberg.de J.C.
Wilhelm Castle sees UFO land In front of the new Ministry of Urban Development in Hamburg, during August, you could spy an 18-metre high flying object… As part of a promotional tour, this exhibit had landed at the International Garden Show displaying balloons and multiple decks similar to the airship out of a Jules
Vernes novel. The idea comes from the European Green Capital of 2013, Nantes, who is sending this display all over Europe. On board the UFO
you would find scientists, art projects and a botanical collection to help educate its visitors. J.C.
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UK / World News round-up
By: Vic Gardner
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Last Mini was in factory tunnels The last original Mini car to leave the Longbridge factory in Britain has sold at auction for £1,400 after it was recovered from tunnels under the factory where it had spent the last 30 years. The car was at one time used by workers at
the site and it was dumped in the tunnels after a storage container fell on it. The last original Mini came off the production line in October 2000, but there are still many owned by enthusiasts in daily use on the roads of Britain.
Move to curb dog attacks The rising number of “terrifying” dog attacks in Britain has led to Government consultation and proposals that could lead to life in jail for own-
ers of killer dogs. There are over 200,000 dog attacks on people in Britain every year, resulting in 6,000 hospital visits.
Ryanair pilots to slow down British airline, Ryanair, has told its pilots to fly a little slower to save fuel. If aircraft stay below 600 mph, it will add two minutes to every hour of flying but slash the fuel bill
by 15 percent. The airline says fuel makes up nearly half of the airline’s costs and blames a six percent rise in fuel costs for a decline in first quarter profits to £67-million.
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UK recovery boosted by rise in manufacturing output Britain’s factories in June reported the sharpest rise in manufacturing output for nearly a year – up 1.9 percent on a year earlier. And for the first time in over 20 years all sec-
tors grew, from the automotive industry to food production, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics. The figures have been heralded as the most convincing sign yet that
Police target abuse on internet sites Amid extensive newspaper publicity over abuse on Twitter, the Crow n P rose cut ion Service in Britain has said that hundreds of internet “trolls” were prosecuted last year. More than 1,700 cases went to court involving
abuse sent on line or by mobile ‘phone text’, and a further 600 have been charged this year so far. A second man has been arrested on suspicion of sending Twitter rape and death threats to a Member of Parliament and journalist.
Sharp fall in British wages The average British worker’s wages will be £1,520 lower in real terms in 2015 than they were in 2010, according to Britain’s opposition Labour Party. The party reached the conclusion following analysis of official figures, which indicate wages in the UK have suffered one
of the sharpest falls in the European Union, approximately 5.5 per cent. Spain and Cyprus has shown a drop of 3 per cent in the hourly rate, while Germany has seen a 2.7 per cent rise since 2010. But the Greeks, Portuguese and Dutch have shown a steeper decline than Britain.
the economy is recovering. Early indications are that growth continued in July. It has been suggested that as the economy improves house prices will continue to increase
and could rise by 13 percent. But the Daily Express newspaper suggests houses will still be cheaper than they were six years ago when inf lation is taken into account.
Violinist to get her Stradivarius back
A violinist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has had her £1.2-million Stradivarius violin recovered. It had originally been stolen by thieves at Euston Station in London in 2010. The violin was discovered by the police intact, with some very minor damage but in
its original case. They know who stole it, but not who handled it. MinJin Kym, 32, who made her debut with the Berlin Symphony Orchestra at the age of 13, had received a six-figure settlement from an insurance company and she has indicated that she wants to buy the violin back from the insurers.
September 2013
British jobs market improves in London and South East
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New HIV self-test kits on the way People in Britain may soon be able to see if they are HIV positive with a simple saliva test. At present it is illegal to test at home and read the result yourself. Health experts hope that more readily available tests will help reduce infection rates as a quarter
of people are not aware that they have been infected. “Currently, most HIV transmission in the UK is driven by the 25,000 people who have HIV but have not yet been diagnosed,” says the AIDS charity the Terrence Higgins Trust.
Diabetes diagnosis shock for Theresa British Home Secretary Theresa May has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and must now inject herself with insulin at least twice a day for the rest of her life, according to the Mail on Sunday newspaper. There has been a clear improvement in the British economy and this is being reflected in the jobs market – in parts of the South East and London there are
fewer than one job seeker for every vacancy. A new study suggests the number of vacancies is up 2.5 percent on a year ago, the biggest increase in new
jobs being in manufacturing and legal services. But competition for jobs remains tough in the north of England and Scotland where the economic recov-
ery is lagging behind. Six job seekers are chasing every vacancy in Scotland and, in real terms, wages have actually fallen throughout the country.
Land Rover’s link to the Royal Family There was more than a little nostalgia as the Queen visited the Jaguar Land Rover pavilion at the Coronation Festival recently. Held to celebrate British excellence in engineering, Jaguar Land Rover was proud to announce at the event that it was the only automotive manufacturer to hold all three Royal Warrants. While Jaguar showcased its latest hybrid supercar proto-
type, it also displayed a collection of heritage vehicles that demonstrated Jaguar Land Rover’s sixty years of service to the Royal family. Among them was a 1953 ceremonial vehicle Land Rover that accompanied Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh on a six-month Commonwealth tour soon after the Coronation. Also on display was the Jaguar the Queen Mother used from 1955 to 1973.
Technology and the police force Just how much efficiency has improved as a result of new technology is difficult to measure, but a recent story in Britain suggests that the police, a least, have a problem. Britain’s longest serving police officer, Mick Mountain, is about to retire from his Palace of Westminster security detail at the age of 66 after 47 years in the force, and he believes police officers today have to do “more
or less twice the work” as a result of increased administration. While he said he had a fantastic career, he was frustrated by the fact that advances in technology had led to officers having to spend more time ensuring information is electronically filed. And he was concerned that crime figures are misleading because people have too many problems reporting crime.
A popular Conservative politician, Mrs May said: “The diabetes doesn’t affect how I do the job … it’s a case of head down and getting on with it. It was a real shock and, yes, it took me a while to come to terms with it.”
Parking plan for the high street There are plans to allow parking on double yellow lines on Britain’s roads for 15 minutes to boost trade in high street shops. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles is looking at the proposal. At present
no parking is allowed on double yellow lines and hefty parking fines are imposed on motorists. Some Liberal Democrat politicians fear Mr Pickles’ plan would be unworkable.
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The Look
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By: Cathy Bartram
Season September! A
s we approach a new season, September brings autumn, and with it a change of fashion, so you need to put away your strappy summer dresses, although if you are lucky enough to live in the south, you can still get some wear out of them, but for everyone else, it’s time to shop for season September.
Here’s a quick look into autumn trends and my best tips to stay ahead with fashion: • Pinstripes are going to be big, so invest in trousers, midi skirts, jumpers and jackets - all with the ever-smart stripe.
• Talking of shoes, pumps are still very much at the forefront of footwear, thank goodness, so sometimes designers do put comfort before fashion! Smart sneakers also add a laid back touch to a pair of suit trousers... try it! • Pink is a strong colour for the autumn and my advice is get a pink coat and this will be your big investment piece this winter. It may seem a little premature, but get in early, and be ahead of the game!
• Loose leg leather trousers are heading for a comeback influenced very much by the 70s and 80s. A tricky trend to tackle so ensure they are blouson and team them up with a fine-striped polo-neck and heels are a must even if they are just a kitten.
• Hats will be another great in-vogue approach to add style. Wide-brimmed or cloche, choose what suits your face... just wear a hat! They are practical, warm and just so, so chic. • Finally, dress up a simple shift dress or kaftan in the evening with a tribal necklace.
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s the sun starts to disappear, you can still keep up your tan with a great new self-tanning product, Solait tanning mit. Just put on the mit, rub yourself all over with it, and hey presto, you have a tan!!!! The tanning mit is available at Superdrug for around £3.49. With a season change, the weather changes, and lip balm is essential. If you are like me, you are a sucker for a vintage tin, then look no further Smith’s Rosebud Salve,
a century-old formula that really works and its used by everyone from Eva Langoria to Natalie Portman - is a handbag must!!!
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Sommelier Secrets
By Veronica Meadows
Cheese and Wine W
ith long summer evenings in mind, I thought that this month I’d take a look at cheese and wine pairings. It may sound a little 1970s kitch, but these parties can be good fun - providing a little time is taken in their preparation and presentation. First of all let’s look at the different types of cheese that you could use. For your party you need to have about five at hand; any more and people will just get confused about what tasted well with what. Bearing this in mind, you can then select cheeses from the different cheese groups with perhaps two from the soft or semi-hard categories; A quick run through the various cheese categories:
Soft Cheeses
Include the softer creamier blues, Brie, Boursin, Ca member t, Fet a , Mascarpone and squigey goats’ cheeses.
Semi-Soft Cheese
Include Port Salut, Baby Swiss and Harvarti.
Hard Cheeses
Include Emmentaler, Gruyere, Jarlsberg, Swiss, Wensleydale, Pecorino Romano and Edam.
Semi-Hard Cheese
Comprise Cheddar, Chesire, Danish Blue, Double Gloucester, Gouda, Roquefort and good old Stilton. So now you have a basic list of cheeses to choose from… let’s move onto the wine. Again, choose a wine menu that will complement your cheese and hopefully during your experimentations you will have a rough idea of what goes with what. If not, here is a quick list to get you started: For soft cheeses, think about using Champagne, Cabernet, Green Wines, Chianti and Beaujolais while semi-soft cheeses should blend well with Chardonnay, Champagne,
Riesling, Bordeaux and Rioja. Hard cheeses can stand up to more robust wines, so consider using Madeira Wine, Tawny Port or in my case, any Port! Also think about using some of the more robust and flavoursome Côtes du Rhône, Rioha, Beaujolais and even Dark Beer! Again, semi-hard cheeses enjoy a flavoursome accompaniment, so consider using Chardonnay, Champagne, Riesling, Cabernet and wines from the Alentejo. But don’t panic over your selection of wines or think you have to spend a fortune. If you are buying in bulk, talk to your wine merchant or supplier as they may be able to help you decide on which wines to buy. So, now you have your wine and cheese all sorted out it is time to think about preparation and presentation. For a start, you don’t want all the cheeses clumped together, so depending on the space available, place an indi-
vidual cheese at different points in the room. This will encourage people to mingle and prevent a rugby scrum at one table. Depending on how serious you are, you can also label each variety and include some information about individual cheeses. Don’t serve the cheese on paper plates; they may be economical but the overall presentation doesn’t look good. If possible, invest in some wooden platters which not only look good but mean your guests can put a small piece of each variety of cheese on the platter without them merging into each other. And also make sure that each cheese-board has its own knife. Another tip is to serve the cheese at room temperature as this will allow their individual flavours to develop. If you don’t believe me, try a piece of cheese straight from the fridge and another that has been allowed to reach room temperature; you’ll be amazed at the results. If
possible, avoid using really strong harsh cheeses. You may love the smell and taste but others may not. That doesn’t mean you have to be timid in your choices, but try to create a balance. The same goes for your wine. Make sure it is served at the optimum temperature and that there is plenty of it. Most guests will drink a standard glass of wine every half-anhour, so you need to work out how many guests you expect to have and how long the party will last. Never assume that people will only have a drop of wine to accompany their cheese. And finally, ensure that you also have plenty of good quality crackers, fruit, nuts, chocolate and in some cases different varieties of olive oil to go along with the cheese and wine and why not challenge your guests to come up with gourmet combinations with the best one winning a prize. Most of all, keep it fun and lighthearted.
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Festivals Museums&&Parades Exhibitions Tutankhamun - His Tomb and his Treasures
9 March, 2013 - 1 September, 2013
The major exhibition "Tutankhamun - His Tomb and his Treasures" presents a spectacular reconstruction of the Pharaoh’s tomb and treasures. The Tutankhamun exhibition breaks new ground in the presentation of cultural history, in general and with ancient Egypt in particular. On the one hand is the incomparable breadth of presentation. With more than 1,000 objects - perfect replicas produced under scientific supervision - TUTANKHAMUN is more complete than any previous exhibition of originals. And on the other hand, there is the sumptuous arrangement of the treasures. Entering the tomb chamber, feeling like a discoverer with the unbelievable splendour right before your eyes, close enough to touch - it’s an adventure for all the senses that no visitor will forget.
Kapoor in Berlin
Arena Berlin Eichenstr. 4 Berlin
18 May, 2013 - 24 November, 2013
Anish Kapoor is one of the most important contemporary artists and exhibits for the first time in Berlin. The entire ground floor (3,000 square meters) in the Martin-Gropius-Bau - including the atrium - Anish Kapoor will use for his first major exhibition in Berlin. The greater part of the work is designed for the Martin-Gropius-Bau. The British artist Anish Kapoor is one of the world's foremost contemporary artists. Made his last "115-meter tower" for the Olympic Games in London 2012 furore.
Martin-Gropius-Bau Niederkirchnerstr. 7 Berlin
Leisure ISTAF Berlin - Internationales Leichtathletik Meeting
1 September, 2013
The International Stadionfest ISTAF Berlin is one of the most popular athletic festivals in Germany. Spectators can look forward to another world-class line-up of at least 200 athletes representing at least 16 disciplines. ISTAF comes a fortnight after the close of the World Championships in Moscow and the organizers want to present all the German medallists from that competition and as many of the world champions as possible.
Olympiastadion Olympischer Platz 3 Berlin
13th ilb - International Literature Festival Berlin
4 - 16 September, 2013
Experience a literary state of emergency this autumn! Arabic poets and American short story writers, South Korean poets and their Russian colleagues, South African novelists and Albanian novices – each year in September, the international literature festival berlin presents the literary diversity of contemporary prose and poetry from around the world. New discoveries are given a place alongside established figures of world literature. Strange new things appear and associations become visible when more than 100 authors from over 50 countries participate in 200 events over twelve days, allowing audiences insights into their work. Prose, poetry, conversations with the authors and political discussions,
Haus der Berliner Festspiele u.a. Berlin
Music & Nightlife Roger Waters
Where ?
Elton John
When ?
4 Sep, 2013
in Germany
Kate Nash
Film & Theatre
When ?
5 Sep, 2013
Where ? Frannz Club
Waldbühne Am Glockenturm Berlin
Olympiastadion Olympischer Platz 3 Berlin Film & Theatre
Where ?
Schönhauser Allee 36
Berlin
Film & Theatre
When ?
28 Sep, 2013
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in Cologne & Düsseldorf
Festivals & Parades City Leaks - Cologne Urban Art Festival
2 - 22 September, 2013
Cologne’s CityLeaks Urban Art Festival kicks off on 2nd September 2013 with a most diverse international programme located indoors just as much as outdoors. For their outdoor interventions artists will be provided with public sites that will be designed freely and legally. Outdoor exhibition sites will comprise of a number of house facades, gables, off-spots and public places across the Cologne urban space. In a single central festival site CityLeaks 2013 will present participant artists and their works in a large indoor exhibition. The Festival will be complemented by an exciting programme. In an interdisciplinary approach it wants to present current tendencies in contemporary art and urban culture. Theater performances, video mappings, movie screenings, open discussions, guided tours, music performances and happenings will broaden the colourful spectrum of contemporary urban culture and thus inspire a discourse about art in public space.
Cologne (City Centre)
Leisure Day of the Open Monument
8 September, 2013
The thematic focus will be on historical objects which invite visitors to enjoy them-selves, to relax and to have fun. Places which contribute to making people happy and highlight the diverse aspects of pleasure. www.tag-des-offenen-denkmals.de
World Children’s Day
Various Venues Cologne
22 September, 2013
Numerous actions for children to join in the fun, information stands for parents and stages with prominent guests offer a varied programme. Thus the event promises once again to be the biggest and finest children's party in the Rhineland. Information at www.weltkindertag koeln.de
Heumarkt und Rheingarten 50667 Köln
Music & Nightlife Cologne’s “Musiknacht” – Night of Music 2013
14 September, 2013
Cologne’s Musiknacht (Night of Music) festival has been a permanent part of the “Lange Nächte” (Long Nights) Various Venues series for some time. Since 2005 it has presented the city’s top-class independent music scene. For the first time at Cologne Musiknacht 2013 there will be an overall theme for the event: “Eine Stadt - Paradies und Hölle”. As always at Cologne’s Musiknacht, visitors will experience concerts from different genres including old music, new music, jazz, experimental and world music. The theme has inspired a multitude of experiments, approaches and programmes by musicians from all categories and groupings. What they have created is a top-class selection of diverse short concerts. The musical wealth of Cologne will be reflected in over 100 sets lasting 45 minutes each.
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in Frankfurt & Heidelberg
Museums & Exhibitions Museum für Moderne Kunst
Open Tuesday – Sunday
MMK Museum für Moderne Kunst Frankfurt/Main is one of the world’s most important museums of contemporary art and, despite being a relative newcomer on the scene, has in the space of less than two decades established a firm place for itself in the international museum scene. Ever since MMK first opened in 1991, it has played a major part in the cultural and social life of the city. With its post-modern architecture, which is today considered quite exemplary, the MMK likewise offers a major platform for culture in Frankfurt, ensuring the city will never again lack a museum for contemporary art. Today, the MMK Collection includes over 4,500 works of international art, ranging from the 1960s to the immediate present. In terms of its quality, diversity and incomparable profile, the MMK Collection stands out clearly from other museum collections. From the very outset, MMK has had to rely on the support of patrons and friends. In other words, over the last 20 years or so very close links have been forged to the citizens of Frankfurt, to whom the MMK is deeply indebted. It has likewise enjoyed the patronage of countless national and international corporations based in Frankfurt. It is this generous support that has enabled MMK to fulfill its duties as an educational institution and a museum.
Domstr. 10 Frankfurt
Music & Nightlife Lenka
Where ?
Selena Gomez
When ?
Film & Theatre
Film & Theatre
Where ?
12 Sep, 2013
in Germany
Paramore
Brotfabrik Bachmannstr. 2 - 4 Frankfurt
When ?
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Where ?
Film & Theatre
When ?
18 Sep, 2013
When ?
25 Sep, 2013
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Where ?
Jahrhunderthalle Pfaffenwiese Frankfurt
Hugenottenhalle Frankfurt Film & Theatre
Where ? Batschkapp Maybachstr. 24 Frankfurt
14 Sep, 2013
7 Sep, 2013
Gabby Young & Other Animals
Steve Vai
Jahrhunderthalle Pfaffenwiese Frankfurt
Zoom Brönnerstraße 5-9 Frankfurt Film & Theatre
Where ?
Film & Theatre
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29 Sep, 2013
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Museums & Exhibitions Kunsthalle
Open Daily (not Monday)
The Hamburger Kunsthalle on Glockengießerwall is the largest art museum in Germany. The Italian Renaissance style building from the year 1869 later received port modern additions to its structure. The Kunsthalle has its origins in 1817 when founded by the Hamburg Kunstverein, which held regular exhibitions since 1850 in the Börsenarkaden. The Kunsthalle was built 1869 and cost 300.000 D-Mark of which two thirds was paid by private donors. The Hamburg Kunsthalle is therefore a symbol of civic engagement. The Hamburger Kunsthalle is the largest art museum in Germany. The highlights of the collection are the medieval alters of Master Bertram and Master Francke, Dutch paint work of the 17 century (incl. Rembrandt), paintings of the German romanticism period (incl. P.O Runge, C.D. Friedrich), impressionism and classic modernism, as well as international contemporary art as of 1950 (incl. Pop Art, Concept Art, Minimal, video art and photography). Yearly there are on average 20 special exhibitions.
Hamburger Kunsthalle Glockengießerwall 1 Hamburg
Miniatur Wunderland
Open Daily
Since its opening in 2000, The Miniatur Wunderland has become one of the tourist highlights of the Hanseatic city. The world's largest model railroad system is a must see for every Hamburg visitor. The Miniatur Wunderland is the largest model railway system in the world. Visitors can admire different countries and even an airport in miniature. Up until now the sections Hamburg, Harz, Austria, America and Scandinavia are completed. There are also open construction sites, so the visitors can observe and understand the construction. The 200 square meters Hamburg section includes all of Hamburg’s main attractions such as Michel and Hagenbecks Tierpark. With over 50.000 “Wunderländer” (as its inhabitants are called).
Miniatur Wunderland Modelleisenbahn Hamburg Kehrwieder 4 Hamburg
Music & Nightlife Groundation
Where ?
Rod Stewart
Markthalle Klosterwall 11 Hamburg Film & Theatre
When ?
Janelle Monáe
When ?
Where ? Mojo Club Reeperbahn 1 Hamburg
O2 World Sylvesterallee 10 Hamburg Film & Theatre
4 Sep, 2013
Where ?
Film & Theatre
When ?
20 Sep, 2013
12 Sep, 2013
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Leisure Hannover - The grand tour
Daily 11am - Fridays & Sundays 2pm
This is the bus tour that guarantees to show you many of the most interesting sides of Hannover. This round trip will take you to opulent buildings such as the New Town Hall, show you the Old Town with its picturesque alleys, introduce you to North German gothic brick architecture, as well as Hannover’s many attractive green spaces such as the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, the tree-lined Maschsee lake and its very own city forest, the leafy Eilenriede. These are just a few of the sites you can enjoy on this varied and fascinating bus tour.
Meeting Point: Ernst-August-Platz 8 Hannover
Museums & Exhibitions Special Feature Sprengel Museum
Open Daily (not Monday)
Opened in 1979, the Sprengel Museum Hannover, with its comprehensive Collection and diverse programme of temporary exhibitions, ranks among the major art museums of the 20th and 21st century. The museum today builds on the original collection owned by Dr Bernhard Sprengel, who favoured German Expressionism and French Modern Art. The last 20 years have seen the Collection expand to include works from the most important epochs of contemporary art. Moreover, the Department of Photography and Media came into being in 1994. The museum holds on average 25 temporary exhibitions each year, numerous symposia and several different series of lectures. It also offers a comprehensive educational programme and since 1993 houses the Kurt Schwitters Archive. The Sprengel Museum thus provides a lively forum for art and art studies.
kestnergesellschaft
Sprengel Museum Kurt-Schwitters-Platz Hannover
Open Daily (not Monday)
the kestnergesellschaft, located in the center of Hanover, is one of the largest and most well known art associations in Germany. The kestnergesellschaft has maintained its existence since its foundation in 1916 despite the commotions and the explosive artistic, social and technical developments of the 20th century. In the 21st century it remains our goal to present important international artists with their latest works.
kestnergesellschaft Goseriede 11 hannover
Music & Nightlife Ken Stringfellow
Where ?
Paramore
Lux Schwarzer Bär 2 Hannover Film & Theatre
When ?
Film & Theatre
13 Sep, 2013
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Film & Theatre
14 Sep, 2013
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in Munich & Nuremberg
Leisure Oktoberfest 2013
21 September - 6 October, 2013
Down your share of six million litres of the finest Bavarian beer, tuck into local delicacies and party like there's no tomorrow at Munich's Oktoberfest. It's known by locals as the "Wies'n" after the meadow where it is held - Theresienwiese. Each year, some six million visitors wash down their beer with approximately 300,000 pork sausages, 600,000 roast chickens and 80 oxen. The Oktoberfest still clings to tradition, only allowing beer from Munich's six select breweries to be sold in the 14 large tents, each with its own unique feel, crowd and history. These breweries produce beer according to the German Purity Law decreed in 1516, so revellers can safely knock back their Maß? litre of 'healthy' beer without fear of chemical additives. Try to find a tent to suit your style. The Anglo-Australian-American backpacker hordes and Japanese tour groups make a beeline for the Hofbräu tent, which tends to be the most raucous. Seekers of the lively but more refined pleasures of the Bavarians (many decked out in full folk costume) should check out the Augustiner, Ochsenbraterei (ox-roasting) Theresienwiese or Fischer-Vroni tents. Munich The Oktoberfest offers much more than a gigantic beer bonanza. Remember to make time for traditional German amusements such as the quaint flea circus and crossbow competitions, and note that Tuesday is Family Day, with fairground ride discounts. See regional costumes, marching bands and traditional riflemen in the grand Costume & Riflemen's Parade on the first Sunday of the festival.
Music & Nightlife Jack Johnson
Where ?
Lenka
Circus Krone Marsstr. 43 Munich Film & Theatre
When ?
Where ?
Richie Hawtin
Ampere Zellstr. 4 Munich Film & Theatre
6 Sep, 2013
When ?
9 Sep, 2013
Where ? Villa Flora Munich
Film & Theatre
When ?
15 Sep, 2013
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Museums & Exhibitions Staatsgalerie
Tue-Sun 9am-6pm
Large exhibitions and fine collections of 19th and 20th-century European painting have earned Stuttgart's Staatsgalerie an international reputation. Housed in Stuttgart's cultural mile, it showcases a remarkable number of high-profile temporary exhibitions. The permanent collection features Old German paintings (1300-1550), Italian paintings (1300-1800), Dutch Masters (1500-1700) and contemporary art produced up until the 1980s. The gallery also has an extensive graphic art collection.
Konrad-Adenauer-Str. Stuttgart
Mercedes Benz Museum
Tue-Sun 9am-6pm
Stuttgart's Mercedes Benz Museum showcases the history of the car since its invention. Built along a curvaceous and layered design, it houses the 300 SL prototype and the legendary racing car Lightning-Benz (1909). The history of the automobile begins in 1886, when Carl Benz invented the very first patent motor car in Mannheim. At the same time Gottlieb Daimler and Wilheim Maybach were working on the Daimler-Motor-Coach, producing their first car in 1901 - the Simplex.
Mercedes Benz Museum Mercedesstr. 100 Stuttgart
Leisure Stuttgart Wine Village 2013
28 August - 8 September, 2013
At the beloved "Stuttgart Wine Village" - one of the largest and most beautiful wine festivals in Germany - more than a mullion visitors meet again, they are also called the "Viertelesschlotzer", and fans of Swabian cuisine from around the world. The middle Neckar region has a viniculture tradition which is more than a thousand years old. In order to hold the national drink of the Swabians in honor and to celebrate it duly, the Pro-Stuttart Verkehrsverein initiated to the beloved festival in 1974. From the end of August to the beginning of September, the Stuttgart city center is changed into a festive wine village ever since.
Innenstadt Stuttgart Marktplatz 1 Stuttgart
Music & Nightlife The Hilliard Ensemble
Where ?
Hussy Hicks
Domkirche St. Eberhard Stuttgart Film & Theatre
When ?
6 Sep, 2013
in Germany
Where ? CafĂŠ Galao TĂźbinger Str. 90 Stuttgart
Film & Theatre
When ?
11 Sep, 2013
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Film & Theatre
Where ? Hanns-MartinSchleyerhalle Mercedesstr. 69 Stuttgart When ?
26 Sep, 2013
| Feature 17
September 2013 January 2012
The Eric Gilston 'Life Skills' Column
SELF-BELIEF - Do you believe in YOU?
I
have just watched on television Mo Farah win the 5000 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow. What an amazing race. It was so slow initially that those competing were all in one pack, until with 600 metres to go, Mo decided to go to the front and inject some pace into the race. Unfortunately, a number of the other athletes, especially the Kenyans, decided to go with him. Before the race, I’d seen Mo interviewed and he’d said, “You’ve got to have that confidence to believe that you’re going to win”. I therefore knew that there was no way that Mo was going to let anyone get in front of him, and he showed true grit and determination during the last 100 metres. He has now won the 5000 and 10000 titles at the Olympics and the World Championships. He is a true role model for anyone wanting to become a winner. As he said when interviewed afterwards, he had a whole team working with him, who he had to thank, as well as his family who he had been away from for 4 months while preparing for these key races in his life.
You just have to admire people like Mo Farah. In contrast, a couple of nights ago, I was watching the 1500 metre final for women where we had a British girl competing, by the name of Hannah England – very appropriate. She finished 4th, just outside the medals, but watching her tactics, and putting on my coaching hat, I thought ‘what might have been’. You see, her tactic was to stay in the middle of the pack, tucked in on the inside, leaving all the favourites to fight it out at the front, swapping places. This all took place until the last 150 metres, when fortunately for Hannah, a gap began to open down the inside, by which time the first three had established their lead and she moved up from 8th place to 4th with a terrific sprint finish. I believe that Hannah started out not believing that she could win a medal, her confidence was not as high as it should have been, and therefore her tactics correlated with this belief. In eleven months time it will be the Commonwealth Games when I want to see Hannah get in with the front four from the start, and with her terrific sprint finish, she
will be among the medal winners, hopefully in Gold position. Before that, she needs to go and talk to Mo Farah. So what about YOU? Do you believe that you have achieved everything in life that you want to or are there still things that you would like to do, but do not have that belief in yourself to achieve it? If you have doubt in your mind, ask yourself lots of questions, e.g. “what is it that is stopping me from doing X?”, “what is the worst thing that can happen if I do Y?” You might actually discover that you are stopping yourself from moving forward because of FEAR. Remember that this is an acronym standing for False Evidence Appearing Real. I believe in YOU, and I believe that from today you need to start practising a CAN DO attitude and you’ll be surprised what you can start to achieve. In the words of Napolean Hill, "What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve". If you would like to know more about Confidence and Self-belief, then please feel free to contact me at: eric@thebrit.co.uk
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September 2013
Health & Wellbeing By: Sam Gannon
Walk on By… O
ver the past couple of years, Germany has undergone a walking revolution. Originally, I may have met one or two other people walking as I completed my evening route march - but now I regularly see groups of men, women, children and whole families out for an evening stroll. Some take it very seriously while for others it is very much a social event and an opportunity to meet friends, gossip - with the added benefit of keeping fit. But it is not just the social element that encourages people to walk, although it is an important consideration; Walking has become popular because it is accessible to everyone. Walking
in Germany
really is good for you and as with any form of exercise it is good for your brain not only because it helps reduce stress levels but the ‘happy hormones’ exercise creates, makes you feel good. There are other health and wellbeing benefits. Walking stimulates the heart and increases the flow of blood which oxygenates your body and your skin which is why your skin looks fresher, healthier and younger – again, another ‘feel good’ factor. It also allows you to enjoy a different environment, see what’s happening around you and give your mind the chance to consider ongoing problems with a fresh approach. On the health front, walking can reduce the chances of suffering a stroke or
heart-attack by 50% and can also help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, lower cholesterol and bloodpressure levels. Walking also helps maintain muscle strength, bone density, joint flexibility and it helps you sleep. Except for buying a pair of comfortable and supportive footwear, walking doesn’t require the participant to make initial expensive purchases of clothing. It is recommended that walkers wear several light layers instead of one heavy layer and these can be what you have lurking at the back of the wardrobe. However, as you get fitter and reach your goals you can always start updating your walking wardrobe. A little treat now
and then helps keep you motivated and determined. Goals are something that you can either set for yourself or as a group. Many walkers have a set route and know how far and how long it will take. If you are new to walking, it is important to set yourself realistic targets, there is no point attempting a 5-mile hike when the most you usually walk is between the office and the car park. Make it easy on yourself to start off with, and set yourself a new target when you are ready to move on. It is important to stay motivated; if your targets are too difficult you will end up feeling defeated and simply give up. For those new to walking or regular exercise, you need to start off slowly by
walking for 10 minutes more than normal. As you become fitter, experts say you should then include a period in your walking regime where you walk at your Optimum Walking Pace (OWP). To establish what your OWP is, you need to gradually walk faster and faster until you feel you will break into a jog, then slow down a fraction. The basic test to find out if you are walking at your correct OWP is that if you can hold a conversation you are going too slowly and if you are gasping for air you need to slow down. But, at the end of the day, walking should be fun, pleasurable and something you enjoy doing. Figures for 2008 showed that nearly half
of the UK’s 11 - 16-year-olds walked for less than 10 minutes everyday, while other research has shown that many youngsters find it difficult to perform tasks such as walking in a straight line or standing on one leg due to lack of exercise and outdoor activities. So, why not make walking part of a family activity and use it to connect together as a family and to explore? A walk doesn’t have to be a ‘route march’ and you could ensure that the family work as a whole by allowing individual family members to choose the route. Alternatively, join a local group, it’s a great way to meet people and there is also the safety factor as you are not walking alone. Keep it safe and enjoy.
Whistling
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By: Anne Jennings Brown
F
unny that you never hear anyone whistling nowadays; you know the sort of thing – hands in pockets, strolling along, cheerfully blowing a little sharpedged tune through puckered lips. Actually, if the noise was nearby and stationary it could be nerve-jangling and irritating, but given a briefly passing-by whistler, then it could cheer up one’s thoughts no end. My brother once whistled in front of my mother and she told him never to do it again: no gentleman whistled, not even little ones. According to her, only the delivery boys whistled and that was to all intents and purposes warning everybody they were depositing their sack of coal, newspaper, fish, or whatever. Birds, postmen, referees, dog-owners, trains and their guards could also whistle with impunity, as could kettles, because we had one. Having reached maturity entirely whistleless, I went on a picnic with some very smart friends, so smart indeed that one couple was closely related to royalty. We were all lolling on our rugs on the hillside and her husband had gone off for a stroll just at the
moment the cocktails were served – well, it was that sort of picnic. The lady, quite buxom and imposing and wearing her pearls, stood up, put her fingers in her mouth and issued the most earpiercing whistle I have heard since watching sheep-dog trials on the Yorkshire moors. I did admire her. I remember a whistler on the radio back in the dark ages when I was young; my mother had a very disapproving look on her face whenever that turn came
on the Palace of Variety Show, as it was called. The one who immitated bird-calls was merely bearable and almost forgiven, but then someone thought up a song with a whistling chorus and that
was considered beyond the pale. My mouth did not accommodate a whistle, the structure seemed all wrong, so when my brother went around boldly whistling at a safe distance
from home, I could do little but blow a little breeze and admire his noise. I think it must be rather nice to make up a tune while lazing on a park bench. When you think about it, if you sat there
singing at the top of your voice you'd soon be hauled off for psychiatric care, whereas whistling will earn you at least a passing smile, as building workers have discovered over the years, unless someone like
my mother happens to be passing by. Sadly, I think her influence has even stopped them.
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Sport
Why Pick on Sport?
Once again, it seems that sport is expected to take the brunt of it... to pick up and carry the torch of political hot potatoes that politicians and diplomats cannot or are unwilling to handle and resolve... The JC CHAMBERS Column
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fter a successful and well organised 14th summer games of the 2013 IAAF World Championships, this year, from the Luzhniki Stadium Moscow, it seems that some factions of the world population still wish to hijack the goodwill of the Games to their own ends. It is true that the Games are high profile, concentrate the world’s focus on many nations at the same time and are apolitical; so, this is not a political soap box which, through the media, can be used as a backdrop for different groups to use, push or draw attention to their particular plight. Unfortunately, this is what happened during the Moscow Games, against the stance taken by Russia towards lesbian and gay relationships. We are not here to discuss this particular subject but rather the knock-on effect. Why should sport people be asked to make the sacrifice through peer, national,
political and media pressure to boycott going to sporting events? - in this case, it is the Winter Olympics to be held in Sochi, Russia, February 2014. Think about it. These athletes train their whole lives for the glory of taking part in the greatest athletics event of the world. The modern Olympics had life breathed into it by Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin. He was after unity, regard-
less of anything else – he was after the unity that is cast from the Olympic motto “citius, altius, fortius”, faster, higher, stronger. Further still to make his point of unity, Baron de Coubertin based the five multi-coloured ringed flag set on a white background, to incorporate the flag colours of all participating countries in the first modern Olympic Games. Sport is about the Olympic
motto. The athletes train to be the best at their given sport, not for political reasons but through a burning desire to be the best, to push those boundaries of perfection, concentration, human endurance and physical ability. The window of opportunity to be at the top of your particular sport is very small and missing a world championship or
Olympic Game makes the difference. So, when we see groups asking for such a sacrifice from sport people to highlight their particular issue of discrimination, what they are actually willing to do is sacrifice someone else’s hard work and years of gruelling commitment to attain these goals. Is this not itself an act of
discrimination against these sports men and women who have been asked to give up a lifetime of hard work? It is not their responsibility to carry this burden. Political issues are for politicians and diplomats. Stop using sport to make a point and enjoy it for what it represents to all people from all countries - National pride!
EXTRA TIME August Answers
Mal Davies Q1. A goalkeeper gathers the ball in his hands, places it on the ground and dribbles it out of his penalty area. He is immediately confronted by an opponent and so dribbles the ball back into penalty area. The opponent has a clear chance of kicking the ball into an empty net, but the goalkeeper dives on top of the ball and picks it up. The referee will: (a) award an indirect free kick against the goalkeeper: (b) award an indirect free kick against the goalkeeper and caution (yellow card) him; (c) award an indirect free kick against the goalkeeper and send him off
(red card); (d) award a dropped ball and caution (yellow) the goalkeeper. Q2. Correct or Incorrect: The referee showed a player who had committed a reckless tackle the red card. He realised he had pulled out the wrong card as a reckless tackle only warranted a yellow card. The referee apologised, called back the player and showed him the yellow card. Q3. The limits for the weight of the ball at the start of the game are: (a) 420 to 440 grams: (b) 14 to 16 ounces; (c) 415 to 445 grams; (d) 14.5 to 15.5 ounces.
A1. (c) cautions the defender (yellow card) and orders the goal kick to be retaken. The ball was not in play from the goal kick as it did not exit the penalty area. The defender can still be cautioned for his reckless foul although the ball was not in play. A2. (c) an indirect free kick against the kicker. If the ball hits the crossbar from a free kick and returns to the kicker, the kicker must not play the ball again until another player has played or touched the ball. A3. False. The fourth official does not determine the amount of stoppage time at the end of each period of play. The referee is the sole timekeeper and he will let the fourth official know what he needs the fourth official to indicate as the minimum amount of stoppage time.
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September 2013 January 2012
SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP
ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Saturday, 14th September Man. Utd. v Aston Villa v Fulham v Hull v Stoke v Sunderland v Tottenham v Everton v
Crystal Palace 12:45 Newcastle 15:00 West Brom 15:00 Cardiff 15:00 Man. City 15:00 Arsenal 15:00 Norwich 15:00 Chelsea 17:30
Sunday, 15th September Southampton v
West Ham
Monday, 16th September Swansea v
16:00
GERMAN BUNDESLIGA 1
Saturday, 14th September Hearts
v
Celtic 12:30
Kilmarnock
v
Inverness CT
Partick Thistle
v
Aberdeen 15:00
St. Johnstone
v
Hibernian 15:00
St. Mirren
v
Motherwell 15:00
15:00
Sunday, 15th September Ross County
v
Dundee Utd. 12:45
Liverpool 20:00 Saturday, 21st September
Saturday, 21st September Norwich v Cardiff v Crystal Palace v Liverpool v Newcastle v West Brom. v West Ham v Chelsea v
Aston Villa 12:45 Tottenham 15:00 Swansea 15:00 Southampton 15:00 Hull 15:00 Sunderland 15:00 Everton 15:00 Fulham 17:30
Aberdeen
v
Inverness CT
15:00
Celtic
v
St. Johnstone
15:00
Hibernian
v
St. Mirren
15:00
Partick Thistle
v
Kilmarnock 15:00
Ross County
v
Hearts 15:00
Sunday, 22nd September Arsenal v Man. City v
Stoke 13:30 Man. Utd. 16:00
Dundee Utd.
Saturday, 28th September Tottenham v Aston Villa v Fulham v Hull v Man. Utd. v Southampton v Swansea v
Chelsea 12:45 Man. City 15:00 Cardiff 15:00 West Ham 15:00 West Brom. 15:00 Crystal Palace 15:00 Arsenal 17:30
Sunday, 29th September Stoke v Sunderland v
Norwich 13:30 Liverpool 16:00
Monday, 30th September Everton v
Sunday, 22nd September v
Motherwell 15:00
Saturday, 28th September Kilmarnock
v
Hearts
v
Celtic 12:45 Dundee Utd. 15:00
Inverness CT
v
Hibernian 15:00
Motherwell
v
Ross County
15:00
St. Johnstone
v
Partick Thistle
15:00
Monday, 30th September St. Mirren
v
Aberdeen 19:45
Newcastle 20:00
Sunday, 1st September VfB Stuttgart v Eintracht Frankfurt v
TSG Hoffenheim Bor Dortmund
14:30 16:30
Friday, 13th September Hertha Berlin v
VfB Stuttgart
19:30
Saturday, 14th September Augsburg v B Leverkusen v Bayern Munich v Mainz v Werder Bremen v Bor Dortmund v
SC Freiburg 14:30 Wolfsburg 14:30 Hannover 96 14:30 Schalke 04 14:30 Eintracht Frankfurt 14:30 Hamburg 17:30
Sunday, 15th September TSG Hoffenheim v Eintracht B'schweig v
Bor M'gladbach Nuremberg
Saturday, 21st September Bor M'gladbach v Hamburg v Hannover 96 v Mainz v Nuremberg v SC Freiburg v Schalke 04 v VfB Stuttgart v Wolfsburg v
Eintracht B'schweig14:30 Werder Bremen 14:30 Augsburg 14:30 B Leverkusen 14:30 Bor Dortmund 14:30 Hertha Berlin 14:30 Bayern Munich 14:30 Eintracht Frankfurt 14:30 TSG Hoffenheim 14:30
Saturday, 28th September Augsburg v B Leverkusen v Bayern Munich v Bor Dortmund v Eintracht B'schweig v Eintracht Frankfurt v Hertha Berlin v TSG Hoffenheim v Werder Bremen v
Bor M'gladbach Hannover 96 Wolfsburg SC Freiburg VfB Stuttgart Hamburg Mainz Schalke 04 Nuremberg
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Sudoku
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Spot the difference (5)
Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits, 1 through to 9. If you use logic you can solve the puzzle without guesswork.
2
Crossword Figure Puzzle
By courtesy of Sheila Toney
ACROSS
DOWN
1. See 10 across
2. See 12 down
4. Twice 2 down
3. Consecutive digits in order
6. 15 across squared
4. Three quarters of 5 down
8. 4 across plus 5 down
5. Four times 21 down
10. Three times 1 across
7. 1 across plus 21 down
11. 11 down plus 4 across
9. 10 down plus 20 across
13. 23 across times 19 down
10. Cube of 10 across
14. 4 down squared
11. 17 down plus 18 across
15. See 6 across
12. Six times 2 down
17. 4 across plus 20 down
16. Cube of 21 down
18. 17 across plus 2 down
17. 20 down plus 4 down
20. 11 across squared
19. 22 across plus 2 down
22. 5 down plus 21 down
20. See 17 across
23. Three quarters of 4 down
21. See 22 across
in Germany
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Kakuro Puzzle Kakuro puzzles are like a cross between a crossword and a Sudoku puzzle. Instead of letters, each block contains the digits 1 through 9. The same digit will never repeat within a word. If you add the digits in a word, the sum will be the number shown in the clue. Clues are shown on the left and right sides of “across” words, and on the top and bottom sides of “down” words.
September 2013
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Maze
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Super-van!
A
good-looking man walked into an agent's office in Hollywood and said: “I want to be a movie star.” Tall, handsome, and with experience on Broadway, he had the right credentials. The agent asked: “What's your name?” The guy said: “My name is Penis van Lesbian.” The agent said: “Sir, I hate to tell you, but in order to get into Hollywood, you are going to have to change your name.”
Solutions 1
2
“I will NOT change my name! The van Lesbian name is centuries old, I will not disrespect my grandfather by changing my name. Not ever.” The agent said: “Sir, I have worked in Hollywood for years... you will NEVER go far in Hollywood with a name like Penis van Lesbian! I'm telling you, you will HAVE TO change your name or I will not be able to represent you.”
3
“So be it! I guess we will not do business together”, the guy said and he left the agent's office. FIVE YEARS LATER... The agent opens an envelope sent to his office. Inside the envelope is a letter and a cheque for $50,000. The agent is awe-struck; who would possibly send him $50,000? He reads the letter enclosed... Dear Sir, Five years ago, I came into your office wanting to become an actor in Hollywood, you told me I needed to change my name. Determined to make it with my God-given birth name, I refused.
4
You told me I would never make it in Hollywood with a name like Penis van Lesbian. After I left your office, I thought about what you said. I decided you were right. I had to change my name. I had too much pride to return to your office, so I signed with another agent. I would never have made it without changing my name, so the enclosed cheque is a token of my appreciation. Thank you for your advice. Sincerely, Dick van Dyke Joke by courtesy of Mark Warnock
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