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This week, we're re-airing one of our favourite episodes featuring Felix Böck, Founder & CEO of ChopValue, a certified B Corp based in Vancouver, Canada, that creates high-performance circular economy designs made entirely from recycled bamboo chopsticks. Hailing from South Germany, Felix came to Canada to complete a PhD at the University of British Columbia in Innovation on Composite Materials with bamboo as the main natural fibre resource. Since its founding, ChopValue has recycled and transformed over fifty million chopsticks, diverting them from landfills, and now operates microfactories globally with partners like Vancouver Airport and Cadillac Fairview. Excitingly, since this episode first aired, ChopValue announced a $15 million investment to launch its Microfactory Venture Platform, aiming to scale its unique microfactory model and further its impact worldwide. This milestone represents a significant step in the company's mission to combine sustainability with innovation, proving that waste can truly be turned into value. Follow us on Instagram: @someonelikeyoupodcast

Claudia Banz is an art and design historian and curator in the Staatliche Museem zu Berlin, an art museum. She is exploring new formats to discuss contemporary issues together with a broad audience. She invites us in this interview to rethink and engage with the legacy of materials. We talked about the indigenous knowledge that came with the materials of this exhibition and with it, the discussion about decolonial design.  We talk about the book Trazos and the exhibition Matter of South. This interview was done together with Heidi Jalkh. If you wish to know more about Heidi's work, you can always listen to the episode in which she is interviewed. Number 529.  This episode is part of the lists: D&D in English, Ciencia y diseño,  Alemania y diseño, Biomateriales y Diseño sostenible. The lists can be found in our website, in Spotify and in our Youtube page.

Flora Growth CEO Clifford Starke joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share exciting news about the company's remarkable financial performance and its strategic plans for the future. Flora Growth is a diversified company with three main pillars, and it recently reported its best-ever financial results. The company's strategic restructuring included the sale of an unprofitable Colombian entity and streamlining its team, which led to a net income of $1.1 million in the last quarter. Starke highlighted Flora's three core pillars, Vessel which is a rapidly growing brand with widespread distribution, the CBD Gummy Division, and Fatima a pharmaceutical company based in South Germany. The success of the last quarter is attributed to these strategic decisions, setting the stage for a promising 2024. Looking ahead, Flora Growth plans to enter the rapidly growing US beverage market by launching a product called Mellow in Q1. Leveraging its strong distribution network, the company aims to capitalize on the untapped potential in the beverage segment. Starke emphasized the importance of continuous product innovation, hinting at upcoming releases in 2024 that will compete with established brands in the dry herb space. As Flora Growth anticipates a record-breaking year, Starke highlighted their commitment to product innovation and strategic expansion, positioning the company as one to watch in the cannabis industry. Stay tuned for more updates on Flora Growth's exciting journey in 2024. #proactiveinvestors #floragrowthcorp #nasdaq #flgc #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Across Europe, several cities are taking steps to remove cars from their city centers, but one capital is going in the other direction—Berlin's new government wants to protect drivers' rights. While many European cities, such as Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and Paris are drastically reducing car traffic in their city centers in favor of cycle paths, Berlin is lagging behind, according to many critics. At Potsdamer Platz, cyclists are not impressed with the city's infrastructure. “There have been a lot of plans, but not much actual building. I think the discussion is happening, but much more needs to be done,” says Elena Witte. “It is difficult (to cycle). But it is better compared to ten years ago. I come from Freiburg, in South Germany, and there it's a biking paradise. In comparison to there, it is very hard here. But it is getting better,” says Eva Albers. But there are other opinions, of course, on the streets of Berlin. Motorists often criticize cycling infrastructure for eating up cars' public space. “Of course, each city needs bike paths. But you can't steal the space from the cars and give it straight to the cyclists,” says Sergei, a car driver. Some areas that had been dedicated as car-free, such as a section of the Friedrichstrasse street, have seen cars return. Other bike path projects were put on hold, or delayed, pending a review. But the Christian Democratic party, who made a proposal to change the mobility law in the city, says that they are simply correcting the previous government's unfair focus on bikes and negative view of other types of transport. “We think that the safety of all types of transport is important for all,” says Johannes Kraft, mobility spokesperson for the Christian Democrats in Berlin. “That includes pedestrians, which means mass transit like the underground and local rail and buses. But that also includes the car.” The German capital is not likely to become car-free anytime soon. If anything, it's becoming more car-friendly. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

LVSTMOLCH from South Germany, is a distinguished DJ and music producer known for his dynamic and energetic sound. A proud member of the Fokus Collective, he has showcased his musical prowess by performing at numerous venues across the southern regions of Germany, captivating audiences with his unique blend of beats. LVSTMOLCH's sound is characterized by rampant percussions and old-school vocal cuts, creating a rhythmic symphony that resonates with the essence of rave culture. His music, a harmonious fusion of nostalgic vibes and contemporary elements, transports listeners to a world where every beat tells a story. Having released music on renowned labels such as Dcrypted, Tx-Records, and The Meaning of Rave, LVSTMOLCH has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. His tracks, infused with passion and creativity, reflect his dedication to pushing musical boundaries and exploring new sonic territories. As a part of the Fokus Collective, LVSTMOLCH collaborates with fellow artists to bring forth a diverse and eclectic range of music. Together, they celebrate the spirit of unity and the boundless possibilities of sound, contributing to the rich tapestry of the music scene in South Germany. With every performance and release, LVSTMOLCH continues to leave an indelible mark on the music community, inspiring others with his unwavering commitment to his craft and his relentless pursuit of musical excellence. -- 034: LVSTMOLCH from Germany https://soundcloud.com/lvstmolch https://www.instagram.com/lvstmolch_music

Adrift discovered his fascination for electronic music in the nightlife of South Germany, which gave him the inspiration to start DJing himself. As a member of the Teufelswerk collective, he has now played at numerous events and festivals in Augsburg and its surroundings, always keeping the crowd in a good mood with his choice of tracks. The sound of the DJ from Augsburg can mostly be associated with dynamic kicks and driving basslines and is heavily influenced by old-school and hard-groove elements. This fusion defines his sound, reflecting the influences that have shaped his musical journey. His mix for our podcast series includes some of his current favourite productions as well as tracks he has never played before in any of his sets. -- 033: Adrift from Augsburg, Germany https://soundcloud.com/user-526202348 https://www.instagram.com/adrift_dj/

Moe.ritz is a talented DJ and producer hailing from South Germany. He has been actively involved in the music industry since 2009, specializing in Deep, Tech House, and Techno genres. Over the years, Moe.ritz has gained recognition for his exceptional releases on renowned record labels such as Huambo Records, Selectro, Klexon Records, No Religion Lab, Shake Recordings, Fresh Cut, Nopreset Records, and more. Moe.ritz's music has garnered significant support and praise from industry heavyweights including Marco Carola, Paco Osuna, Amine Edge, Steve Lawler, Joseph Capriati, Mata Jones, and D-FORMATION, among others. His unique sound and production skills have made a lasting impact in the electronic music scene, earning him a dedicated fan base and solidifying his position as a respected artist. As a guest on the Selectro show at Dance FM Romania, Moe.ritz is set to bring his signature style and infectious beats to the audience.

How do we grow? Become comfortable in ourselves? Feel whole? Listen in as transracial adoptee Sun Mee shares her personal growth story. She brings me back to clarity after I take us down a rabbit hole. Nice work Sun Mee, thank you! We bring the episode to close with an exercise you're going to want to join in on - but not if you're driving ok?Here's a bit about Sun Mee Sun Mee is a Korean-German adoptee, certified Holistic Coach, and Founder of NUMARU— An international community platform and emotional wellbeing program for transracial/BIPOC adoptees. She was adopted at 3.5 yrs and raised in South Germany. NUMARU results from her journey of transforming her adoptee's pain into purpose with a mission to create safe on and offline spaces and to offer fellow adoptees an open-hearted pathway to healing. Sun Mee's multi-disciplinary approach weaves mindfulness practices with creative self-explorations, compassionate inquiry, and honest community connections—inviting to group circles, interactive workshops, 1:1 private support, and destination retreats.Sun Mee works internationally with individuals, groups, and cultural organizations. Her story and project have been featured on media platforms in Europe, the US, and Australia—advocating for a more nuanced understanding of adoption, identity, and wellbeing. She is based in Berlin with her husband, enjoying a mindful lifestyle, cooking experiments, nature, traveling, and DIY crafts.You can learn more about her story here and receive a free self-care guide via: www.numaru.spaceLearn more about the NUMARU HEART SPACE Platform/Apphttps://numaru-adoptee-heart-space.mn.co Connect with her via:www.numaru.spaceIG + FB: @numaru.truebelonging Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/sunmeemartin

Axel Hoffmann is a Professor of Material Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In this conversation, Dr. Hoffmann shares his upbringing in South Germany and his fascination with flying, providing a glimpse into his formative years. He reflects on his undergraduate life and his journey to the United States, emphasizing the role of luck in shaping his academic path. Dr. Hoffmann's expertise in magnetism-related subjects becomes evident as he discusses antiferromagnets, memory devices, and the exciting advancements in the field. Along the way, he provides invaluable advice for young students embarking on their academic journeys. Prior to joining UIUC, Hoffmann spent an impressive 18 years at Argonne National Laboratory, where he made significant contributions as a Material Scientist. In 2019, he made the transition to the University of Illinois as a Founder Professor, further enriching the academic community with his wealth of knowledge and experience. This is The UIUC Talkshow. EPISODE LINKS: Axel Hoffmann's UIUC Website: https://matse.illinois.edu/people/profile/axelh Axel Hoffmann's Research Group: https://hoffmann.matse.illinois.edu/ OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 0:34 - Growing up in South Germany 3:52 - Flying 6:32 - Life as an Undergraduate 9:24 - United States 13:12 - Luck 16:14 - Academia 19:51 - Europe 21:51 - Tennis 24:43 - Magnetism and Data Storage 30:50 - Computation and Energy Consumption 33:30 - Neuromorphic Computing 40:23 - Birds 45:45 - Magnetic Fields 48:55 - Gravity & Magnetism 51:53 - Fundamental Theory of Electricity and Magnetism (E&M) 56:02 - Transportation 1:04:01 - Electrons 1:07:56 - Antiferromagents 1:14:52 - Memory Devices 1:16:45 - Advice for Young Students

In this podcast episode, Evan and Austin based comedian Markus Olind explore the guest's family history, delving into the origins of their last name and their grandparents' decision to change it. The guest shares their German and Polish ancestry and discusses their grandparents' relocation to Austin, Texas, where they eventually retired.   The conversation then transitions to Markus' experiences living in Germany and their ability to speak German. They touch on the reactions they receive when people discover their language skills, including stereotypes and misconceptions. Additionally, they briefly mention attending a German festival and highlight the cultural differences between North and South Germany.   Evan and Markus discuss the challenges and rewards of pursuing comedy. They talk about their experiences performing in Los Angeles, including the difficulties of the comedy scene, such as paying for spots and diminishing returns. They reminisce about various comedy venues in LA and share stories of performing in front of fellow comedians. They also emphasize the importance of finding a balance between comedy and regular life.   The conversation then focuses on the guest's decision to move to LA and later to Austin, Texas, reflecting on the timing of their move just before the COVID-19 pandemic. They express gratitude for how things eventually worked out for them and acknowledge the difficulties faced by others who moved during that time. the hosts discuss their experiences in the comedy scene during the pandemic and their subsequent decision to move to Austin, Texas. They emphasize the importance of taking risks and pursuing one's career despite the lack of guarantees or ideal conditions. They share personal stories of driving long distances to perform, the challenges faced during lockdowns in their home state, and the significance of drive and dedication in pursuing comedy. They also delve into the competitive nature of the comedy scene in Austin, its focus on quality comedy, and the support from fellow comedians.   Markus talks about his love  for Eminem and their reflections on the Detroit music scene. They talk about Markus Olind's special that can be watched on Amazon Prime streaming services titled "getting off comedy" Markus talks about growing up in  Detroit and what it is like listening to Eminem there.. They discuss Eminem's rap skills, his ability to deliver clever wordplay, and his beef with Machine Gun Kelly. They also touch on the rapper NF and his music style and origin.   Markus dives into their experiences with excessive drinking during the pandemic and their subsequent decision to quit. They discuss the role of entertainment and how being confined at home led them to drink more. Markus shares a pivotal moment when they attended a show on their first day of sobriety, resisting the temptation to drink offered by another comedian. They reflect on the challenges of maintaining sobriety and the positive impact quitting drinking and moving to Austin had on their lives.   Evan & Markus talk about their pre-show routines, their preferences for meaningful interactions within the comedy community, and the importance of refining timing and tracking the length of sets. They talk about all things comedy in the sense of the challenges of starting out as a comedian and the hosts' understanding of the audience's perspective. They discuss the need to connect with audiences quickly, the risk of controversial jokes, and the importance of self-deprecating humor. They touch on the pressures of performing in Los Angeles and the fears and experiences they faced during the early stages of the pandemic. Lastly and most important Evan & Markus talk about their love for Jurassic Park. They share their love for Jurassic Park and Star Wars, recounting personal stories and memories associated with these iconic films. They discuss the impact of Jurassic Park as the only successful dinosaur franchise and the deeper themes explored in the movie. They draw parallels between the meaningful elements of both Jurassic Park and Star Wars, emphasizing the importance of well-written stories and high production value with scifi movies.

In 2015,a spelunker named Joachim Kreiselmaier discovered a troglobite, a species that lives in underground environments, in the Danube-Aach cave system in South Germany. This small, pale fish had an elongated body, large nostrils, and minuscule, non-functional eyes. It was the first species of cave fish found in Europe and was related to loaches from the nearby Danube River. These cave fish lost their eyesight and pigmentation not because they stopped needing them, but due to evolution by natural selection.  Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy.

While growing up in Freiburg in South Germany, Joy Alpuerto Ritter started dancing at the Ballettschule Armin Krain, and learned Philippine Folk Dance in the cultural dance group led by her mother. After training at the Palucca School in Dresden, she started working as a freelance dancer in Berlin—her current base—and learnt urban dance styles such as hip hop and voguing. In 2011, Joy joined Cirque du Soleil as a dancer and aerial artist for the Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour, and since 2013, she has been a dancer and rehearsal director for Akram Khan Company, dancing in works including 'ItMoi' and 'Until the Lions'. Now, Joy is focusing on creating her own choreographic works. Her solo 'Babae', a reimagining of German dance pioneer Mary Wigman's 'Witch Dance', was shown as part of Aerowaves Springforward festival in 2020, and has toured extensively around Europe at festivals including Dance Umbrella in London. After speaking to Joy about 'Babae' numerous times for post show talks, I couldn't wait to invite her on the podcast to delve deeper into her journey into dance, the many different styles she's trained in over the course of her career, and her dreams for the future.

We're talking about something a bit different on this episode, and about a time period much earlier than we usually discuss: the witch trials of early-modern Germany. Why? Because it's Witchy Zeit in Germany! Carnival/Fasching/Fastnacht just happened last month and at the end of April is Walpurgisnacht, also known as Hexenbrennen (witch burning). Michelle and Isaac give a bit of background about these witchy festivals at the start of the episode, before getting into an interview with Dr. Laura Kounine, lecturer in early modern history at the University of Sussex. Dr. Kounine published her book Imagining the Witch: Emotions, Gender and Selfhood in Early Modern Germany in 2018, and has some fascinating insights into the experiences of being put on trial for witchcraft during this period. You can find more from Dr. Kounine on Twitter: @LauraKounine To learn more about Fasching and Walpurgisnacht, check out these articles we cited: Fasching: Tracing the Roots of South Germany's 'Dark Carnival' in The Local Are You Reading for Walpurgisnacht, Germany's Night of Witches? in The Local -- Co-hosted by Ted (@ted_knudsen) and Michelle (@shhellgames). Produced by Isaac (@wuermann). Follow Spaßbremse on Twitter (@spassbremse_pod). Music by Lee Rosevere. Art by Franziska Schneider.

We're talking about something a bit different on this episode, and about a time period much earlier than we usually discuss: the witch trials of early-modern Germany. Why? Because it's Witchy Zeit in Germany! Carnival/Fasching/Fastnacht just happened last month and at the end of April is Walpurgisnacht, also known as Hexenbrennen (witch burning). Michelle and Isaac give a bit of background about these witchy festivals at the start of the episode, before getting into an interview with Dr. Laura Kounine, lecturer in early modern history at the University of Sussex. Dr. Kounine published her book Imagining the Witch: Emotions, Gender and Selfhood in Early Modern Germany in 2018, and has some fascinating insights into the experiences of being put on trial for witchcraft during this period. You can find more from Dr. Kounine on Twitter: @LauraKounine To learn more about Fasching and Walpurgisnacht, check out these articles we cited: Fasching: Tracing the Roots of South Germany's 'Dark Carnival' in The Local Are You Reading for Walpurgisnacht, Germany's Night of Witches? in The Local -- Co-hosted by Ted (@ted_knudsen) and Michelle (@shhellgames). Produced by Isaac (@wuermann). Follow Spaßbremse on Twitter (@spassbremse_pod). Music by Lee Rosevere. Art by Franziska Schneider.

LOVELY ENCOUNTER IN Bavaria . by Stonemarten - listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.Beautiful German Girl at the Munich October-fest.One of my favorite things in the World is beautiful women dressed in their dirndls, which is the traditional, female dress of Bavaria and Austria. The women look amazing in their dirndls with pushed-up breasts showing ample cleavage, whereas guys in lederhosen look a bit silly really, sorry lads.Anyway, on with the story. Even though I was on my own at the festival, people are generally very friendly and merry at Oktoberfest, so it's not too hard to join in with folk from all nationalities. I was with a group of lads from Australia, the States and some fellow Brits all trying to chat-up the incredibly beautiful German women, all looking fabulous in their dresses. They really seemed to enjoy the attention of the guys, smiling and laughing at our terrible jokes, but I guess a few liters of festival strength beer might have fueled that positive interaction.At one stage in the evening, I spotted a lovely, slender, blue-eyed girl with long, straight brown hair standing alone in a corner. She was wearing a fine quality dirndl of a burgundy satin skirt and a sage-green, laced bodice pushing-up pert little tanned breasts. She looked so pretty, but sadly she seemed to be crying. Like many guys, I have a soft spot and protective feeling for girls who are crying, so I approached her gently, excusing myself and asking in a sensitive tone if she needed any help. She had ceased crying and gave me a weak smile, so I invited her to join our group, which I was sure would cheer her up, as we were on very good form.The young woman's name was Lilly and it was great luck finding her for she turned-out to be delightful company. Lilly was a student at the University of Heidelberg and had come to Oktoberfest with a friend, who had sadly abandoned her for a boy, leaving her alone and naturally unhappy. I was determined to look after her and keep her entertained so she would forget her troubles.The drink was flowing freely and so was the fun, as folk started to stand on tables in the beer hall sinking steins of beer straight down-in-one to the cheers of the crowd. At the encouragement of my companions and after having boasted of drinking a “yard” of beer at home, I too climbed onto our table and to the bellow of the crowd proceeded to down a liter of beer, turning the stein upside down over my head as proof it was empty. Feeling very manly and proud of myself, I gave an enthusiastic Lilly a hug and a kiss on the lips. Lilly may have been slight, but she was made of strong stuff, as she too climbed onto the table with her stein and to our surprise and to a huge roar from the crowd, proceeded to sink her beer in such a smooth and efficient manner that this would have impressed even a fat builder down the pub. I kind of fell in love with Lilly at that moment, as any girl that can do that will always have a special place in my heart. Soon Lilly and I were kissing and cuddling, somewhat rudely for public consumption since we were both very drunk. I put my strong arms around her and she held onto me tightly as we walked back to the little flat that I had rented. I bought a couple of flowers from a stall to put in her hair, which made her look so cute and as pretty as a picture. When we had entered the cozy, warm flat, we proceeded to the sofa, snogging passionately. We were both kissing and stroking each other's adoring faces, my hands then fondling the lovely round globes that had been teasing me all evening from above her tight-laced dress. Soon my other hand had worked up under her skirt and was rubbing her moistening slit through silky panties. Lilly began to moan and reached to stroke my swelling cock trapped uncomfortably in my trousers. I moved my head down to Lilly's pert boobs, releasing them gently from her dirndl and sucking on them with my mouth wide open, my tongue flicking her stiff little nipples. Pulling panties aside allowed my fingers to stroke her pussy lips, rubbing rapidly to and fro over her engorged clit, causing Lilly to arch her back and groan as she approached her first orgasm. Within a minute or so, this gorgeous girl was writhing and spasming as she came on my probing fingers. We both undressed, admiring each other's firm bodies as we did so. Lilly slid her hands down my muscular frame and dropped onto her knees to envelop the head of my stiff cock into her mouth, whilst stroking up and down the thick shaft. My knees almost buckled at the pleasure of it and I stroked her face lovingly, as she looked up at me with wide, lustful eyes. I could not hold back for long and so with balls rising and pressure building to bursting point, I spurted my seed into Lilly's mouth, onto her pretty face and then my last drops of pearly spunk sprinkling onto small, tanned boobs. This longed for release had me groaning manfully and gently cupping Lilly's approving face. Lilly went to the bathroom and I lay down to recover my strength. When the lovely, slender girl returned, she laid back on the soft couch and opened her legs to allow easy access for my tongue to her very wet pussy. Lapping at her lips and darting my tongue over her love-bud soon had her mewling like a cat and clutching my head between her thighs. Probing in and out her with my tongue like a little wet cock, whilst flicking her sensitive clit lightly from side to side with my thumb, soon had her twisting and turning in a second huge orgasm. Laying back with my big cock pointing obscenely into the air was all the invitation Lilly needed to hop on board. Facing me, she eased down slowly, impaling her tight pussy onto my prick, moaning as she did so. Her mouth gaped in ecstasy as she bobbed up and down, my hands holding her soft bottom and I could hardly take my eyes from her lovely boobs jiggling away. Picking Lilly up and standing, I continued to pump, much to her delight, as I turned around to place her on her back, thighs wide apart, so I could continue to thrust deeply in the missionary position. I loved seeing the pleasure on her face and hearing her high-pitched yelps as I ploughed into this beautiful little creature. The pace of our lovemaking became faster and faster and more desperate at the coming explosion. Bodies slammed against one another, balls smacking against swollen lips making wet slapping sounds as we screwed like beasts. There was no holding back and with a great cry, suddenly it came, spunk splashing out in hot white streams coating the insides of a grasping and welcoming pussy which itself was contracting rhythmically in orgasm. Lying next to each other, we kissed and cuddled, then slowly drifted off to sleep. Later in the morning, we ate bread rolls for breakfast and then went back to bed for we both had terrible hangovers from a day and night of partying. It was a sad feeling when Lilly finally left that day to re-join her disloyal friend for the journey back to Heidelberg, as our fun and erotic acquaintance might have been short, but that beautiful girl had surely become one of the great lovers in my life.The mountains of Bavaria are one of my favorite places, great for walking and watching nature, which are my main hobbies. A few years ago I drove across Europe in my Jeep to stay at an Alpine chalet with the aim of finding some Edelweiss flowers and watching Chamois, which are rare mountain goats. Both of these species live high on the tops which meant strenuous climbing up into the snow zone. It's such good exercise that German Alpine troops are encouraged to scale the mountains to find Edelweiss as proof of their fitness and courage. They used to pick them for their lapels, but today these are actually quite rare flowers and now a protected species. As I was in Bavaria in September time, I also booked accommodation in Munich in order to attend the famous Oktoberfest; yes, I know, it actually takes place in September, rather than October for some odd reason. If you have never been to the Oktoberfest, I would strongly recommend it at least once in a lifetime, as it's an amazing party. If you don't like crowds then it might not be for you, but if you enjoy quaffing large steins of beer, scoffing bratwurst and watching the colorful spectacle of folk dressed-up traditional costumes, you would love it.by Stonemarten, for Literotica

LOVELY ENCOUNTER IN Bavaria . by Stonemarten - listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.Beautiful German Girl at the Munich October-fest.One of my favorite things in the World is beautiful women dressed in their dirndls, which is the traditional, female dress of Bavaria and Austria. The women look amazing in their dirndls with pushed-up breasts showing ample cleavage, whereas guys in lederhosen look a bit silly really, sorry lads.Anyway, on with the story. Even though I was on my own at the festival, people are generally very friendly and merry at Oktoberfest, so it's not too hard to join in with folk from all nationalities. I was with a group of lads from Australia, the States and some fellow Brits all trying to chat-up the incredibly beautiful German women, all looking fabulous in their dresses. They really seemed to enjoy the attention of the guys, smiling and laughing at our terrible jokes, but I guess a few liters of festival strength beer might have fueled that positive interaction.At one stage in the evening, I spotted a lovely, slender, blue-eyed girl with long, straight brown hair standing alone in a corner. She was wearing a fine quality dirndl of a burgundy satin skirt and a sage-green, laced bodice pushing-up pert little tanned breasts. She looked so pretty, but sadly she seemed to be crying. Like many guys, I have a soft spot and protective feeling for girls who are crying, so I approached her gently, excusing myself and asking in a sensitive tone if she needed any help. She had ceased crying and gave me a weak smile, so I invited her to join our group, which I was sure would cheer her up, as we were on very good form.The young woman's name was Lilly and it was great luck finding her for she turned-out to be delightful company. Lilly was a student at the University of Heidelberg and had come to Oktoberfest with a friend, who had sadly abandoned her for a boy, leaving her alone and naturally unhappy. I was determined to look after her and keep her entertained so she would forget her troubles.The drink was flowing freely and so was the fun, as folk started to stand on tables in the beer hall sinking steins of beer straight down-in-one to the cheers of the crowd. At the encouragement of my companions and after having boasted of drinking a “yard” of beer at home, I too climbed onto our table and to the bellow of the crowd proceeded to down a liter of beer, turning the stein upside down over my head as proof it was empty. Feeling very manly and proud of myself, I gave an enthusiastic Lilly a hug and a kiss on the lips. Lilly may have been slight, but she was made of strong stuff, as she too climbed onto the table with her stein and to our surprise and to a huge roar from the crowd, proceeded to sink her beer in such a smooth and efficient manner that this would have impressed even a fat builder down the pub. I kind of fell in love with Lilly at that moment, as any girl that can do that will always have a special place in my heart. Soon Lilly and I were kissing and cuddling, somewhat rudely for public consumption since we were both very drunk. I put my strong arms around her and she held onto me tightly as we walked back to the little flat that I had rented. I bought a couple of flowers from a stall to put in her hair, which made her look so cute and as pretty as a picture. When we had entered the cozy, warm flat, we proceeded to the sofa, snogging passionately. We were both kissing and stroking each other's adoring faces, my hands then fondling the lovely round globes that had been teasing me all evening from above her tight-laced dress. Soon my other hand had worked up under her skirt and was rubbing her moistening slit through silky panties. Lilly began to moan and reached to stroke my swelling cock trapped uncomfortably in my trousers. I moved my head down to Lilly's pert boobs, releasing them gently from her dirndl and sucking on them with my mouth wide open, my tongue flicking her stiff little nipples. Pulling panties aside allowed my fingers to stroke her pussy lips, rubbing rapidly to and fro over her engorged clit, causing Lilly to arch her back and groan as she approached her first orgasm. Within a minute or so, this gorgeous girl was writhing and spasming as she came on my probing fingers. We both undressed, admiring each other's firm bodies as we did so. Lilly slid her hands down my muscular frame and dropped onto her knees to envelop the head of my stiff cock into her mouth, whilst stroking up and down the thick shaft. My knees almost buckled at the pleasure of it and I stroked her face lovingly, as she looked up at me with wide, lustful eyes. I could not hold back for long and so with balls rising and pressure building to bursting point, I spurted my seed into Lilly's mouth, onto her pretty face and then my last drops of pearly spunk sprinkling onto small, tanned boobs. This longed for release had me groaning manfully and gently cupping Lilly's approving face. Lilly went to the bathroom and I lay down to recover my strength. When the lovely, slender girl returned, she laid back on the soft couch and opened her legs to allow easy access for my tongue to her very wet pussy. Lapping at her lips and darting my tongue over her love-bud soon had her mewling like a cat and clutching my head between her thighs. Probing in and out her with my tongue like a little wet cock, whilst flicking her sensitive clit lightly from side to side with my thumb, soon had her twisting and turning in a second huge orgasm. Laying back with my big cock pointing obscenely into the air was all the invitation Lilly needed to hop on board. Facing me, she eased down slowly, impaling her tight pussy onto my prick, moaning as she did so. Her mouth gaped in ecstasy as she bobbed up and down, my hands holding her soft bottom and I could hardly take my eyes from her lovely boobs jiggling away. Picking Lilly up and standing, I continued to pump, much to her delight, as I turned around to place her on her back, thighs wide apart, so I could continue to thrust deeply in the missionary position. I loved seeing the pleasure on her face and hearing her high-pitched yelps as I ploughed into this beautiful little creature. The pace of our lovemaking became faster and faster and more desperate at the coming explosion. Bodies slammed against one another, balls smacking against swollen lips making wet slapping sounds as we screwed like beasts. There was no holding back and with a great cry, suddenly it came, spunk splashing out in hot white streams coating the insides of a grasping and welcoming pussy which itself was contracting rhythmically in orgasm. Lying next to each other, we kissed and cuddled, then slowly drifted off to sleep. Later in the morning, we ate bread rolls for breakfast and then went back to bed for we both had terrible hangovers from a day and night of partying. It was a sad feeling when Lilly finally left that day to re-join her disloyal friend for the journey back to Heidelberg, as our fun and erotic acquaintance might have been short, but that beautiful girl had surely become one of the great lovers in my life.The mountains of Bavaria are one of my favorite places, great for walking and watching nature, which are my main hobbies. A few years ago I drove across Europe in my Jeep to stay at an Alpine chalet with the aim of finding some Edelweiss flowers and watching Chamois, which are rare mountain goats. Both of these species live high on the tops which meant strenuous climbing up into the snow zone. It's such good exercise that German Alpine troops are encouraged to scale the mountains to find Edelweiss as proof of their fitness and courage. They used to pick them for their lapels, but today these are actually quite rare flowers and now a protected species. As I was in Bavaria in September time, I also booked accommodation in Munich in order to attend the famous Oktoberfest; yes, I know, it actually takes place in September, rather than October for some odd reason. If you have never been to the Oktoberfest, I would strongly recommend it at least once in a lifetime, as it's an amazing party. If you don't like crowds then it might not be for you, but if you enjoy quaffing large steins of beer, scoffing bratwurst and watching the colorful spectacle of folk dressed-up traditional costumes, you would love it.by Stonemarten, for Literotica

Erlend Nordmo, der Chairman des Fanclubs "South Germany Spurs" ist zu Gast! Zusammen sprechen wir über die bisherige Vorbereitung und was er so von der Transferphase der Spurs hält. Zudem reden wir über mögliche Leihen für unsere Talente und die problematische Position des Right-Wing-Backs. Die South Germany Spurs findet ihr auf Facebook unter https://www.facebook.com/SouthGermanySpurs Mitglied werden könnt ihr auf der offiziellen Spurs-Seite unter https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/fans/supporters-clubs/europe/south-germany-spurs/ Viel Spaß mit der Folge! Lest Vorberichte, Matchanalysen und weitere Artikel auf www.spursnext.de und folgt uns auf Twitter sowie Instagram unter @spursnext. Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten.

Erlend Nordmo, der Chairman des Fanclubs "South Germany Spurs" ist zu Gast! Zusammen sprechen wir über die bisherige Vorbereitung und was er so von der Transferphase der Spurs hält. Zudem reden wir über mögliche Leihen für unsere Talente und die problematische Position des Right-Wing-Backs. Die South Germany Spurs findet ihr auf Facebook unter https://www.facebook.com/SouthGermanySpurs Mitglied werden könnt ihr auf der offiziellen Spurs-Seite unter https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/fans/supporters-clubs/europe/south-germany-spurs/ Viel Spaß mit der Folge! Lest Vorberichte, Matchanalysen und weitere Artikel auf www.spursnext.de und folgt uns auf Twitter sowie Instagram unter @spursnext. Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten.

Erlend Nordmo, der Chairman des Fanclubs "South Germany Spurs" ist zu Gast! Zusammen sprechen wir über die bisherige Vorbereitung und was er so von der Transferphase der Spurs hält. Zudem reden wir über mögliche Leihen für unsere Talente und die problematische Position des Right-Wing-Backs. Die South Germany Spurs findet ihr auf Facebook unter https://www.facebook.com/SouthGermanySpurs Mitglied werden könnt ihr auf der offiziellen Spurs-Seite unter https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/fans/supporters-clubs/europe/south-germany-spurs/ Viel Spaß mit der Folge! Lest Vorberichte, Matchanalysen und weitere Artikel auf www.spursnext.de und folgt uns auf Twitter sowie Instagram unter @spursnext. Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten.

Famed power metal singer Ralph Sheepers joins host Clint Switzer from South Germany to discuss Primal Fear's upcoming July 15th re-release of their self-titled debut album which features three bonus tracks. Sheepers also talks about the band's future as a live entity, some of his favorite concert memories and much more!

Sorin Simon has always been attracted to music. It all started in his childhood home of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where he took piano lessons while still in school. His passion for music only grew as the years went by and as he started to go to different festivals, Sorin decided it was time for him to become a DJ. So, in 2006, he got himself some musical equipment and started learning the tricks all by himself, taking inspiration from a:rpia:r crew at that time. That same year, he started playing music at some private parties for friends and small crowds. Slowly, he was learning the craft and by the time he moved to Jersey, in the Channel Islands in the UK, he was ready for the big stuff. Soon enough, he was a resident at one of the top clubs in the city. Time went by and in 2017 Sorin moved definitively to London where he started playing different underground events all around London. A year later, he signed to Vivus Records, an underground/independent and vinyl-only label from South Germany. Sorin has played at multiple festivals both in Romania and abroad such as Monegros Desert Festival, Sonar Off in Spain, Back To The Wild, and Electric Castle in Romania. As a producer, Sorin Simon's dark and trippy soundscapes are reminiscent of the Romanian underground scene and his first track, O dimineață târzie, remains an unreleased jam, that has nonetheless over 150k views on YouTube. Since then, he released two EPs – Ecouri Paralele at Other Thoughts Records and the track Fragmente on the VA03 released by Vivus Records. Sharing the decks with some well-known Dj's like Janeret, Crihan, Cap, Mihigh, RQZ, Cosmjn, Illan Nicciani, Triptil, Bryz, Bexu, Little Hado, Prajescu, Maher Daniel just to name few of them. Sorin aims to give the public the same lovely feeling he has when he encounters quality music and his mesmerizing and deep-dark minimal microhouse does just that. His goal was never to be a people pleaser, but to please the right people. Keep an eye on Sorin Simon https://soundcloud.com/sorinsimon https://www.facebook.com/SorinSimon.UnknownTales https://sorinsimon.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/sorinsimon_unknowntales Listen to more electronic music on Intaresu intaresu.com

On this Podcast, Diana Paiva is joined by Entrepreneur, Andrew Thorton. He talks about his book Putting the Heart back into Business, in which he advises how business owners can lead their businesses in the best way. He values the importance of a healthy environment between employers and employees, and he mentioned that business leaders shouldn't only care about profit. He also explains sustainability in companies. About Andrew Thornton Andrew Thornton is an entrepreneur, speaker, author and advisor and coach to business leaders who see that businesses can be a force for good in society. Along with his partner Eudora, he developed the heart way of doing business in his award-winning London supermarket, Thornton's Budgens. Together they founded Heart in Business, whose purpose is ‘to uncover the authentic leader in us all, trusting that profit will follow'. He lives, writes, speaks and coaches the principles of Heart in Business on a daily basis. He considers himself to be a ‘visionary heart surgeon', having demonstrated that helping business leaders to open their hearts is the best way to build a sustainable and profitable business. He was the co-founder of social enterprises The People's Supermarket and Food from the Sky, and founder of the consultancy SRCG. Prior to that, he worked at Mars and Ogilvy & Mather. He is co-author of “Putting the Heart back into Business”, which comes out in April 2022. Holding a Masters degree in Marketing from University College Dublin, Andrew splits his time between London and the Allgäu region of South Germany. He has two sons and a daughter. He loves to ski, run, swim and cook and eat great food! About Diana Paiva Diana is currently interning with Irish Tech News. She graduated from Birkbeck University, with a degree in modern languages and she is currently doing a master's in Journalism at the University of Roehampton. She has an interest in technology, fashion, and the environment. Starting her master's in journalism made her realise that she has a passion to report and write people's stories. After graduation, her main priority is to find a job in communications or public relations. Diana Paiva is active on social media platforms, including Twitter, and LinkedIn.

On this week's episode, Marco Pimentel sat down with Felix Böck, Founder & CEO of ChopValue, a certified B Corp. based in Vancouver, Canada that creates high performance circular economy designs made entirely with recycled bamboo chopsticks. Hailing from South Germany, Felix came to Canada to complete a PhD at the University of British Columbia in Innovation on Composite Materials with bamboo as the main natural fibre resource. With ChopValue microfactories now operating globally, and with partners like Vancouver Airport and Cadillac Fairview, fifty million chopsticks have been recycled and transformed and diverted from the landfill. Follow us on Instagram @someonelikeyoupodcast and visit  https://unlessbrands.com/podcast/

This episode is so delicious!  And not just because we talk about the incredible cacao plant, but because Laura is a true expert who shares her wisdom so beautifully.  So, if you're curious about this incredible plant, or are already familiar with her and want to know more, this is the episode for you.We dive into:#1 The Sacred cacao plant & spirit#2 Healing properties#3 The art of cacao ceremony#4 Surrendering to what arises within Connect with Jenni:Jenni is a Feminine Leadership & Transformation Coach + Breathwork & Embodiment Facilitator.  I specialize in helping high-performer women transition from mediocrity to embody her Truth, claim her space and lead from passion.  She does this by alchemising dynamic energetics, breathwork, neural programming and coaching together to enable you to stop outsourcing your power and leaking energy, no longer trapped in the corporate grind of hustle and burnout.TRANSITION & TRANSFORM™ (Feb- Apr 2022)https://iamjanne.com/transitiontransform/Jump on your free no-obligation Breakthrough Call: https://calendly.com/with_jennianne/breakthrough-callPSYCHEDELIC BREATH® journey, Your Ticket: https://calendly.com/with_jennianne/psychedelic-breathFind me on Instagram: @iamjennianneGo deeper with these free guided meditations: https://insighttimer.com/iam.j.anneWebsite: https://www.iamjanne.com About Laura Durban:Born and raised in South Germany, Laura lived in Iceland during her visual arts studies where she met ceremonial cacao in 2017.She graduated as a literature, language and visual art teacher yet uses her teaching skills outside the school system to empower others in following their hearts.She started holding cacao ceremonies and guiding meditations in 2018 and founded her heart led business Kakaozauber to bring more magic and connection to her world. “Cacao sorcery” is the direct translation of "kakaozauber" and stands for the alchemy we can create by re-membering the power of our own intuition, the wisdom of our hearts and the love for sacred chocolate. As a Cacao Priestess Laura offers wedding ceremonies and infuses her cacao rituals with the myths of Avalon, explores shamanic drum journeys and weaves her story telling into her ceremonies. Her passion is to teach and empower others in her Online Cacao Facilitator Trainings, Ceremonies and holds herself and her surrounding accountable for living authentically and in integrity. Laura lives in Glastonbury, UK after spending the first lockdown 2020 down the road from Keith & Barbara in San Marcos La Laguna, GuatemalaLaura's Links:Instagram: @ kakaozauberFacebook: @ kakaozauberYoutube: Laura DurbanWebsite (will be updated): www.lauradurban.comKakaozauber@gmail.comLink to buy ceremonial grade cacao with a discount on first order: https://www.keithscacao.com/discount/KAKAOZAUBER19DE21Music: www.bensound.c

Now live at the Blur Podcasts the prolific German DJ and producer - Etur Usheo! Having caught our attention with a flurry of banger releases on labels such as Closer To Truth, Lisztomania Records and House Cookin Records to name a few, Etur is a versatile producer known for his specific Disco and Classic Deep House Sounds. Hailing from South Germany, he's also an accomplished DJ with guest mixes in literally every podcast host in House Music, featuring smooth, organic and fresh house vibes as well as raw and energetic house stompers. For these reasons and many more, he's our guest for the 67th edition of the Blur Podcasts, which is now live in our soundcloud and youtube pages. Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/blurrecords_ao/blur-podcasts-067 Youtube: https://youtu.be/M1eGZIGUTPU Make sure you follow his work here: https://soundcloud.com/eturusheo https://www.facebook.com/eturusheo https://www.instagram.com/eturusheo/ https://ra.co/dj/eturusheo https://open.spotify.com/artist/5cHZZkVwn3o4NGj7XJ1Cxg

This week my guest is Olli from South Germany! He owns a 1990 VW Caddy mk1 which started as a Lockdown Project and he tells his story of travelling and camping in his pick up! OLLI: https://www.instagram.com/undermotorized_idiots/ LOOSE SCREW: https://www.instagram.com/loose__screw/ MK1 MOTORWORKS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mk1_motorworks/ MK1 MOTORWORKS YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/mk1motorworks MK1 MOTORWORKS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mk1motorworks DAN: https://www.instagram.com/themonsterrabbit/ ARRAN: https://www.instagram.com/arran_liston/ REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST!

How many times have you been told 'no'? How do you deal with rejection? How do you continue to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and carry on? This week's artist - British dancer, teacher and choreographer, Katie Kelly - tells us how she does it, and how perseverance paid off. Katie has spent years travelling around Europe auditioning for dance companies, believing that that was the most sure way to secure a sustainable career in dance. Oftentimes, she would return home feeling dejected. Yet her passion for dance remained unwavered. After stepping back from dance work to give herself some time to rest, travel and explore other options at the start of this year, dance came back to her in an amazing opportunity to teach and choreograph full time at a vocational school in Freiburg, South Germany. In this episode we talk about overcoming rejection, not giving up, and the power of letting go. Be sure to give Katie a follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiekellyfitnessanddance/ Join the Art-Work Community Facebook Group to connect with other creatives, share your art, and continue the conversation about the joys and challenges of living an artistic life! https://www.facebook.com/groups/370788747316965 Thank you so much for listening to this week's episode of Art-Work. Please share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy it too! You can follow us on the socials... Art-Work Podcast Instagram: @art.workconversation Facebook: @art.workconversation Brea Robertson Instagram: @brearobertsonmusic / @florafallsmusic Facebook: www.facebook.com/brearobertsonmusic/ Website: www.brearobertson.com Spotify: tinyurl.com/y8alatg2 Poppy Rose Instagram: @poppyrosemusic / @poppyrosecreates Facebook: www.facebook.com/poppyrosemusic/ Website: www.poppyrosemusic.com Spotify: spoti.fi/2tJmYRb

HORATIO PREZINTA SECVENTE SONORE 68 SPECIAL GUEST SORIN SIMON About Horatio: Producing, DJ'ing, and running his own record labels, HORATIO is a seasoned connoisseur of getting us to move our bodies. Active since the 90's, the romanian producer/dj has kept his finger on the pulse of dance music strongly pinned and shown a distinct blend of stylistic fusions. Recalling sounds that attract listeners worldwide Horatio's releases have been housed by important labels like Viva Music , Desolat , Circus Recordings , Rawthentic , Bouq and Stereo Production . Horatio proves once again that Romania is a fertile ground for djs and producers and deserves his place within these imprints known for their techno / tech house and house specialties with an added organic swirl. About Sorin Simon: 

Sorin Simon has always been attracted to music and it all started in his childhood home of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where he took piano lessons while still in school. The passion for music only grew as the years went by and as he started to go to different festivals, Sorin decided it was time for him to become a producer. So in 2006, he got himself some musical equipment and started learning the tricks all by himself. 
That same year, he started playing music at some private parties for friends. Slowly, he was learning the craft and by the time he moved in Jersey, in the Channel Islands in the UK, he was ready for the big stuff. Soon enough, he was resident at one of the top clubs in the city. 
Time went by and in 2017 Sorin moved definitively to London where he started playing different clubs all around the city. A year later, he signed to Vivus Records, an underground/independent and vinyl-only label from South Germany. Sorin has played at multiple festivals both in Romania and abroad such as Monegros Festival in Spain, Back To The Wild and Electric Castle in Romania. 
As a producer, Sorin Simon's dark and trippy soundscapes are reminiscent of the Romanian underground scene and his first track, O dimineață târzie, remains an unreleased jam, that has nonetheless over 100k views on Youtube. Since then, he released two EPs – Ecouri Paralele at Other Thoughts Records and the track Fragmente on the VA03 released by Vivus Records. Sorin aims to give the public the same lovely feeling he has when he encounters quality music and his mesmerizing and deep microhouse does just that. His goal was never to be a people pleaser, but to please the right people.

HORATIO PREZINTA SECVENTE SONORE 68 SPECIAL GUEST SORIN SIMON About Horatio: Producing, DJ’ing, and running his own record labels, HORATIO is a seasoned connoisseur of getting us to move our bodies. Active since the 90’s, the romanian producer/dj has kept his finger on the pulse of dance music strongly pinned and shown a distinct blend of stylistic fusions. Recalling sounds that attract listeners worldwide Horatio’s releases have been housed by important labels like Viva Music , Desolat , Circus Recordings , Rawthentic , Bouq and Stereo Production . Horatio proves once again that Romania is a fertile ground for djs and producers and deserves his place within these imprints known for their techno / tech house and house specialties with an added organic swirl. About Sorin Simon: 

Sorin Simon has always been attracted to music and it all started in his childhood home of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where he took piano lessons while still in school. The passion for music only grew as the years went by and as he started to go to different festivals, Sorin decided it was time for him to become a producer. So in 2006, he got himself some musical equipment and started learning the tricks all by himself. 
That same year, he started playing music at some private parties for friends. Slowly, he was learning the craft and by the time he moved in Jersey, in the Channel Islands in the UK, he was ready for the big stuff. Soon enough, he was resident at one of the top clubs in the city. 
Time went by and in 2017 Sorin moved definitively to London where he started playing different clubs all around the city. A year later, he signed to Vivus Records, an underground/independent and vinyl-only label from South Germany. Sorin has played at multiple festivals both in Romania and abroad such as Monegros Festival in Spain, Back To The Wild and Electric Castle in Romania. 
As a producer, Sorin Simon’s dark and trippy soundscapes are reminiscent of the Romanian underground scene and his first track, O dimineață târzie, remains an unreleased jam, that has nonetheless over 100k views on Youtube. Since then, he released two EPs – Ecouri Paralele at Other Thoughts Records and the track Fragmente on the VA03 released by Vivus Records. Sorin aims to give the public the same lovely feeling he has when he encounters quality music and his mesmerizing and deep microhouse does just that. His goal was never to be a people pleaser, but to please the right people.

HORATIO PREZINTA SECVENTE SONORE 68 SPECIAL GUEST SORIN SIMON About Horatio: Producing, DJ'ing, and running his own record labels, HORATIO is a seasoned connoisseur of getting us to move our bodies. Active since the 90's, the romanian producer/dj has kept his finger on the pulse of dance music strongly pinned and shown a distinct blend of stylistic fusions. Recalling sounds that attract listeners worldwide Horatio's releases have been housed by important labels like Viva Music , Desolat , Circus Recordings , Rawthentic , Bouq and Stereo Production . Horatio proves once again that Romania is a fertile ground for djs and producers and deserves his place within these imprints known for their techno / tech house and house specialties with an added organic swirl. About Sorin Simon: 

Sorin Simon has always been attracted to music and it all started in his childhood home of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where he took piano lessons while still in school. The passion for music only grew as the years went by and as he started to go to different festivals, Sorin decided it was time for him to become a producer. So in 2006, he got himself some musical equipment and started learning the tricks all by himself. 
That same year, he started playing music at some private parties for friends. Slowly, he was learning the craft and by the time he moved in Jersey, in the Channel Islands in the UK, he was ready for the big stuff. Soon enough, he was resident at one of the top clubs in the city. 
Time went by and in 2017 Sorin moved definitively to London where he started playing different clubs all around the city. A year later, he signed to Vivus Records, an underground/independent and vinyl-only label from South Germany. Sorin has played at multiple festivals both in Romania and abroad such as Monegros Festival in Spain, Back To The Wild and Electric Castle in Romania. 
As a producer, Sorin Simon's dark and trippy soundscapes are reminiscent of the Romanian underground scene and his first track, O dimineață târzie, remains an unreleased jam, that has nonetheless over 100k views on Youtube. Since then, he released two EPs – Ecouri Paralele at Other Thoughts Records and the track Fragmente on the VA03 released by Vivus Records. Sorin aims to give the public the same lovely feeling he has when he encounters quality music and his mesmerizing and deep microhouse does just that. His goal was never to be a people pleaser, but to please the right people.

HORATIO PREZINTA SECVENTE SONORE 68 SPECIAL GUEST SORIN SIMON About Horatio: Producing, DJ’ing, and running his own record labels, HORATIO is a seasoned connoisseur of getting us to move our bodies. Active since the 90’s, the romanian producer/dj has kept his finger on the pulse of dance music strongly pinned and shown a distinct blend of stylistic fusions. Recalling sounds that attract listeners worldwide Horatio’s releases have been housed by important labels like Viva Music , Desolat , Circus Recordings , Rawthentic , Bouq and Stereo Production . Horatio proves once again that Romania is a fertile ground for djs and producers and deserves his place within these imprints known for their techno / tech house and house specialties with an added organic swirl. About Sorin Simon: 

Sorin Simon has always been attracted to music and it all started in his childhood home of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where he took piano lessons while still in school. The passion for music only grew as the years went by and as he started to go to different festivals, Sorin decided it was time for him to become a producer. So in 2006, he got himself some musical equipment and started learning the tricks all by himself. 
That same year, he started playing music at some private parties for friends. Slowly, he was learning the craft and by the time he moved in Jersey, in the Channel Islands in the UK, he was ready for the big stuff. Soon enough, he was resident at one of the top clubs in the city. 
Time went by and in 2017 Sorin moved definitively to London where he started playing different clubs all around the city. A year later, he signed to Vivus Records, an underground/independent and vinyl-only label from South Germany. Sorin has played at multiple festivals both in Romania and abroad such as Monegros Festival in Spain, Back To The Wild and Electric Castle in Romania. 
As a producer, Sorin Simon’s dark and trippy soundscapes are reminiscent of the Romanian underground scene and his first track, O dimineață târzie, remains an unreleased jam, that has nonetheless over 100k views on Youtube. Since then, he released two EPs – Ecouri Paralele at Other Thoughts Records and the track Fragmente on the VA03 released by Vivus Records. Sorin aims to give the public the same lovely feeling he has when he encounters quality music and his mesmerizing and deep microhouse does just that. His goal was never to be a people pleaser, but to please the right people.

At a PYP workshop with educators from Europe and the Middle East in 2019, lower school principal at the International School of Ulm in South Germany, Heidi Bachman was learning all about agency in the PYP. Although somewhat new to the school, Heidi is not new to the concept of agency, having started her career in early childhood progressive education in the United States. As a keen advocate for voice and choice, Heidi talked to us about the value of scaffolding, and the important of a safe and collaborative culture in finding the space for risk-taking. A note: this conversation was recorded in 2019.

Today I am chatting with Elena Theis. Born and raised in Germany, Elena traveled the world extensively before she decided to settle in Berlin. She left a successful career in online marketing and went on a trip to Hawaii in 2013 that changed her life for good and marked the beginning of her vegan journey. Today she is dedicated to promoting plant-based and cruelty-free living around the globe as a vegan writer, artist and coach. Elena is the creator of #VeganVentures - Plant-based around the world, a vegan travel blog which also features occasional recipes. This series features conversations I conducted with individuals who have dedicated their work and lives to Vegan research, businesses, art, and society. This podcast series is hosted by Patricia Kathleen and Wilde Agency Media. TRANSCRIPTION*Please note, this is an automated transcription please excuse any typos or errors [00:00:00] In this episode, I speak with author and creator of the Vegan travel blog, hashtag Vegan Ventures, Elena Theis, Key Points addressed where Elena's world travel and expertize developed within that travel. Regarding Vegan life both in Berlin and the world over. We also discussed Elena's point of view on the Vegan scene as it is in Germany today, as opposed to five years ago. Stay tuned for my wonderful talk with Elena Theis. [00:00:33] My name is Patricia Kathleen, and this series features interviews and conversations I conduct with experts from food and fashion to tech and agriculture, from medicine and science to health and humanitarian arenas. The dialog captured here is part of our ongoing effort to host transparent and honest rhetoric. For those of you who, like myself, find great value in hearing the expertise and opinions of individuals who have dedicated their work and lives to their ideals. If you're enjoying these podcasts, be sure to check out our subsequent series that dove deep into specific areas such as founders and entrepreneurs. Fasting and roundtable topics they can be found on our Web site. Patricia Kathleen .com, where you can also join our newsletter. You can also subscribe to all of our series on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Pod Bean and YouTube. Thanks for listening. Now let's start the conversation. [00:01:30] Hi, everyone, and welcome back. I'm your host, Patricia. [00:01:33] And today I'm excited to be talking with Elena Theis. She is the creator of hashtag Vegan Ventures. It is a Vegan travel blog. You can discover more about it. And Elena herself on w w w dot Vegan hyphen ventures dot com. [00:01:47] Welcome, Elena. [00:01:48] Welcome. Hello. [00:01:50] You started to unpack everything that you're doing. You've written a couple of books as well that I'll kind of try to pull into the threads in the conversation regarding the rhetoric of hashtag Vegan ventures for everyone listening, who's perhaps new to this podcast and broadcast, I will offer a quick roadmap of the trajectory in which we'll base our inquiry out of. And then I'll also give you a quick bio on Elena before I start asking her questions. So the roadmap for today's podcast will we'll look at unpacking Elena's academic and professional background and then we'll also look at her Vegan story as it's interwoven or not within that previous inquiry. And then we'll look at the logistics around Vegan ventures, unpacking that the who, what, when, where, why, how, when it was founded. All those good things. And then we'll look at the ethos of that site. Its intention, Elena's intention for the future with it, the goals, the audience that she's approaching and speaking to and the efforts that she hopes to make with it. And then we'll wrap everything up with advice or future work that Elena Theis's seeks to endeavor regarding all of her work. So, as promised, a quick, short bio on Elena before I start asking her my questions. Born and raised in Germany, Elena traveled the world extensively before she decided to settle in Berlin. She left a successful career in online marketing and went on a trip to Hawaii in 2013 that changed her life for good and marked the beginning of her Vegan journey. Today, she is dedicated to promoting plant based and cruelty free living around the globe as a Vegan writer, artist and coach, Elena is the creator of hashtag Vegan Ventures, a plant based around the world. Vegan travel blog, which also features occasional recipes as if you can ambassador. She shares her lifestyle and recommendations on social media, as well as on the Vegan platform. A billion veg, which donates one dollar for each roo, review to animal sanctuaries and cruelty free products. Molina holds an M.A. in Mass Communication and Media Arts from Southern Illinois University, a coaching for transformation certification from the leadership that works and is also and is a licensed realtor in Germany. She's the author of several books, including Shampoo Thoughts on Happiness and Tag a Nasha. This is going to test my German Derice Vineet. I probably butchered that, which is soon to be published in English as hash tag a Nasha. The journey begins. It's a n a. S h. The journey begins. So know I'm excited to crawl through. I have read your original. Well, one of your several books. Shampoo. Thoughts on Happiness. And I'm excited to kind of climb through that with you as well as what you're doing with hashtag Vegan ventures. But before we get to that, I'm hoping you can draw kind of at a platform or description of your academic background and early professional life that brought you to the point of launching Vegan Ventures. [00:04:45] Sure, I'll be happy to. So, yeah, as you mentioned, I gather a master's degree in mass communication from southern Illinois back in. Oh, my God. 2005, I believe it was. And after I decided to move back to Germany to be closer to family and started working for a really small advertising agency, like one of those things, you know, you're out of college, you get the first job that you get. And that's how it went. [00:05:14] And one day, however, a Google recruiter found me and offered me to work for Google. So back in the day, I didn't think about it too long. And I accepted the job and I moved to Dublin and started working in marketing for Google and. But realized quickly, I'm not the kind of person that's gonna be very happy in a big corporation. So I left that job, moved back to Germany and work for what was at the time, Germany's biggest social network. That was before Facebook took over the world, actually, where the biggest platform and I headed the sales department, sales and Partnerships Department there. [00:05:58] Yeah, I spent pretty much most of my traditional professional life and online marketing and sales to some extent, and also at some point realize this can be it. It was a fun journey, an interesting journey. But I came to the point where everything I was doing seemed to be missing something. I realized I wanted to make a difference in this world with this lifetime that I have. So. A process started that took several years, actually, but it started with a thought. With this wisht of, you know, doing something meaningful for the world. So I started venturing out and got a couple of certifications about different things and finally decided to leave that corporate world and then traveled on my own. [00:06:53] So what was what do you cite as some of the impetus? It sounds like, you know, it was a journey, the coaching for transformation, certification and things like that kind of coming into play. [00:07:03] But and your book, Shampoo Thoughts on Happiness, kind of starts to climb through, you know, a lot of the the main axioms or montreaux, if you will, of kind of this idea that I think has shaped a lot of what you're doing with your future endeavors following that. But you talk about mindfulness and frustration. There is, you know, unemploy. You have a period underneath a description or neith that where you stayed, you were unemployed and you were telling people that it was your intention to stay that way. It sounds like you kind of crawled through this journey slowly. But do you have any specific key point in your life that pushed you towards it, or was it mere unhappiness that made you desire something more? Or was there ever any point that you were introduced to something or an incident that happened that started the journey? And was this when you started thinking about Vegan life? [00:07:58] To the first part, yes and no, I mean, there was underlying unhappiness, but I wasn't aware of that. The real trigger, the major event that triggered this this quest for something more was actually I had a miscarriage in 2008. It wasn't a planned pregnancy, but I had just arranged myself my life, my ideas around the thought of having a baby. And then I had a miscarriage. So my entire life changed completely. Within a couple of weeks, twice, first in one direction than in the other. And that for me, was really like my whole foundation shattered. Everything that had mattered before just didn't matter anymore. I mean, I had a successful career. I was making a lot of money. I had all the glory. Fancy names on my resumé, but I just didn't care anymore. Nothing mattered. Yeah. So that was really the. The starting point, I would say, back in the day and but then it still took a couple of years, actually. So like I said, this happened in 2008, late 2008, and it wasn't until 2008. Well, I believe that I left my last corporate job. But in the meantime, I did a whole lot of other things. So, for example, I spent some time at a Buddhist Buddhist monastery, which I would describe definitely as another milestone. I over the years, I spent two, three retreats there. But the very first time being there and getting in touch with Buddhist philosophies, which back then were completely new to me. I mean, I knew nothing about all that mindfulness and that I was busy being busy. And so I would say those two were the major milestones in everything from there really happened. I never. Your second question, I never consciously decided to be Vegan. But one day I was. And it was just this process that started with a dietary consultation, actually, with an innovative dietitian. And she I was. I have to tell you, I looked a lot different back then. I was 60 pounds heavier. One of the things and I just actually went to see her because I was struggling with allergies. And so looking at my eye, you're Vedic type. She just recommended to leave out certain foods. And I did not completely, but I tried. I was experimenting and I could tell the most, mostly that is red meat and dairy at the time. And I realized very quickly how much better I was feeling. And so for me, it's all interwoven. I didn't think about being Vegan at the time, but once I started or I stopped consuming edible products or reduced them, at least at this point, I could see the connection not only to my body and mind, my health, but also my mental state. Yeah. So and this journey led me to a point where I just first of all, my body was craving any of these foods that I used to love before, but also how my mind something was started. I started to question things and how, you know, I can lead this lifestyle on one hand, but not look at the entire picture. And for me, food, body, mind and spirit, it's all one. So at one point I realized I can't do this anymore. And suddenly I was Vegan. [00:11:54] Yeah, after that path. I've spoken to, you know, this series, this podcast endeavors to look at the Vegan world from all angles, not one in particular. And it's interesting how all roads lead back to Vegan. You know, it's a there a like maybe I've unearthed about I'd say well over 30 so far in my 50 podcasts that I've done. [00:12:18] Reasons why, you know, there's health, there's optimal mental clarity. There's spirituality, there's animal welfare, there's economy and ecology. There's environmentalism, there's accountability and sustainability, all sorts of things. But it all kind of leads back to people questioning all of the other arms of it as well. You know, so if someone came at it from the environmental aspect, they eventually come back to describe having questioned the cruelty aspect and things like that. It doesn't really matter where you begin. Everyone ends up at the center with a lot of very similar ideas, which is unique because it's not true in a lot of ways of life, you know, and certainly not in a lot of dietary, which a lot of people consider vegans to just be a dietary thing. And I think what's interesting about it is I titled the podcast this after doing research of realizing that it's truly a way of life for people after they've encountered it enough and much like yourself, you know, allergies and things like that. I don't think that people who are adults who don't suffer from allergies. I was one of them. Understand how much mental fog accompanies them. Allergies from food even and from the environment. There's a description of just like a haziness constant like sleepiness. And when that's lifted, along with the allergies like you, you speak about this mental clarity that goes along with it, which I think sounds like a brilliant side effect. I'm curious, after you, it sounds like everything was interwoven within this time period. You know, you were experiencing this idea, Vedic help with the diet. Then you're going to, you know, Buddhist retreats. You're studying this philosophy and you wake up one day and your Vegan. Is that when you chose to write shampoo thoughts on happiness? Or was it during that transition? Was it during that journey? [00:14:02] Actually, Champi thoughts the book as the book was, it was just published last year. Dories, I'm right about we're a part of this journey. And actually back then I started blogging. I started a blog which I called Mindful Vision, which still exists. But I don't really use it anymore. But that's how it all started. I woke up one night in the middle of the night, I remember, and I had to start this thing and I started writing. So the idea for this book came last year on a trip, actually, and I started not just using the block. A lot of the things I published on the blog first, but they've been edited and enhanced. But the foundation was really that blog. And then it's it's a continuation also of my first book, Nasha Deviser Begin. You were close with that, by the way. Thank you. But it was really the the idea of taking all these learnings, taking all my baby steps that I took at the time. You know, I took so many steps in different directions. Sometimes I was walking circles. Sometimes I took one step ahead and three back to to use that and share it. And like, I have all this and. I mean, you read it, so, you know, it spans quite, quite some time. Yeah. This little episodes. But that's that's how the champloo thoughts came about. But really, as a library of inspiration, sharing my own way, sharing my own doubts and thoughts and stumbling stones along the way. [00:15:51] Yeah. It talks a lot about core tenants that I think speak to a lot of things that Vegan practitioners from all different rooms kind of come into concept with. [00:16:00] And I hadn't really thought about it until it was leaked as part of your bio. But you talk about addiction to stress and things of that nature that, you know, these these moments of of having to do to use as a, you know, radical honesty in an effort to really analyze things we'd rather not look at. We've spent a lot of barriers. I think a lot of people would tell you the majority of people I know would say that they don't like stress. And you unpack it as this like. Indeed you do. And you enable it. And, you know, you're quite addicted to it in one's life unless you're looking at it, because it's part of, you know, I was too busy working to consider work. You know, think all of these f they kind of turned in on themselves, which I think is a lot of the Vegan things as well. You know, people talk about, you know, I was too busy eating to consider my diet, you know, things of that nature. I was too busy being addicted to food to realize why I was addicted or to realize that it was killing me. So I want to climb into the I want to know. So let's get the logistics for everyone listening out of the way. So when was hashtag Vegan Ventures, the blog launched? And did you take any funding? Did you have any co-founders? And what was the impetus for it? Like what was the beginning phase of it? [00:17:13] It was born out of necessity, actually. The blog, as it is now, I would say, was launched sometime in 2016, maybe seven, early 17. I can't even give you the exact date because also everything in my life, you know, I start something. I don't know where it's heading. And one day I see the result. So Vegan Ventures was really started out of necessity. And I went Vegan in 2013. So it's been seven years and a lot has changed in the meantime. And I've always loved traveling. So when I first went Vegan and I was traveling, I was on my own. I mean, you couldn't just go to the grocery store and pick up five different kinds of plant based milk and Vegan cheeses and whatnot that you can do now everywhere, at least in Germany. I mean, all the major grocery stores everywhere carry a good amount of Vegan products back in the day. [00:18:13] Not the case, let alone eating out when you're traveling. So a part of my travels for me was not just the travel, but I enjoy it. But I also wanted to. [00:18:27] Help other Vegan travelers at the time sharing. You know what I found out, caring about local places or sharing the best tips about how to go about something. So, for example, I learned very quickly that you can't rely on really getting a Vegan meal on an airplane even if you ordered it. Just little things. But it was really things I discovered along the way that I just wanted to share to make it easier for others. And also in the second set, that was the first step, how it came about in the second step. [00:19:09] I just wanted to share my Vegan life as an inspiration to show people you can do this. And this is not just munching on carrots and celery. And you don't stop living a decent, fun life because you go Vegan just the opposite is the case. How much more very colorful, healthy fun this can be. And that was really the second step that I still wonder. That's still my aim until today. [00:19:39] Absolutely. So you and you kind of mix in everything you said. You know, you've got some recipes. You do this. You do that. [00:19:46] How do you what does your curation process like? How do you decide what makes it onto the blog? What's important enough to feed you? Take audience readership feedback. How do you do that? [00:19:56] A little bit of everything. So as I told you before, I'm kind of I just do it and then I see where it goes. But I had to be a little more considerate at some point. The recipes, for example, that was I wasn't planning on putting recipes on there. And there are not a whole lot up there yet. I still have a lot more to go on there. But this was. Yeah. Reader feedback. Yeah. [00:20:25] Actually on Instagram because I'm posting a lot of my food on Instagram that I make and I'm making a lot of Vegan German food as well. So this was actually this came from a German speaking following mostly like, oh, can you send me that recipe? And then I send the first recipe in a sense a second recipe like, oh, that's a lot of work, something out each recipe by itself, like, okay, I'll put it on the board. [00:20:51] So this is reader feedback. I started doing little videos, promotional videos as well. And this also just happened because I happened to be in Greece and I met a wonderful Vegan chef with German roots. [00:21:10] And finally his his place is also called Roots, Foods and Cultures. [00:21:15] And I loved his story. I loved his food. I love his place. And his vibe was like, I need to share this with others. So I started making a little video to catch up, catch the vibe of the entire situation. [00:21:30] So really, it evolves as I go along. Yeah. And I would respond. [00:21:36] Speaking to that, I still think one of my my great narratives that I like to draw vegans and non vegans alike through is the story and chronicles of Vegan cheese. And I don't know how, but the Greek the Greeks got it right, like Fast and Furious, like 10 years ago when Vegan cheese over here was terrifying. Like, you just couldn't get near it. It didn't melt. It was horrible. It was filled with more preservatives than plastic. And the Greeks just came along and used olive oil. You know, it was a genius thought. So I and to that end, I kind of want to unpack because you have this great finger on the pulse for a German begins. And I have to say, I have a lot of stereotypes to unpack when I start traveling as a Vegan because I think of Germany and I think of schnitzel, you know, and like very, very few things I can think of eating are like Kraut or something like that, you know, like very few items. But I want to kind of unpack with you how your perception of the Vegan scene in Germany is and how it's changed if it has changed over the past five years. [00:22:39] Oh, definitely. Absolutely. I mean, I live in Berman, so this is not really a good example for the rest of Germany because this is, I think, the Vegan capital of at least Europe, if not more. I think we have now I'm not quite sure, but I think we have in Berlin alone about 80 all Vegan restaurants and cafes or stores. So here, whatever you crave, it's a Vegan schnitzel. You'll have at least two or three places to get their Vegan schnitzel. So Berlin, different story. But even the rest of Germany, major, major changes. So when I first I remember 2014, I was traveling throughout Germany, the southern area of Germany, mostly rural. [00:23:28] So I was Vegan already. It came to a point. I didn't even bother asking for Vegan options anymore. Right. It just didn't exist. Maybe they had something vegetarian, but it was surely stuffed with cheese and. Other things I wouldn't. So I went on a raw vegan diet for a while because I didn't have I didn't I couldn't cook or prepare my own food. That's fine. So that's OK. [00:23:58] But nowadays I want to say, of course, you you still see different agencies. If you go to a bigger city, even if it's not Berlin, it's a bigger city. [00:24:09] All of them have Meekin restaurants by now. And unless it's it's a very nice old fashioned place, I would say most places either have a vegan option on the menu or will be able to free something for you. [00:24:34] And an issue without getting angry, like back in the day, I would say five years ago when you told someone you were vegan, it was like a call to arms. You know, they were immediately, like, offended if there was an immediate education and perhaps it a de-escalation of being offensive to them. And I think now a very least, people are willing to hear the word without like that reaction, at least in the states. Is it the same over there? Can you kind of use the word Vegan? And what is it in German? [00:25:03] Is it is there a word for it? It's almost the same. It's Vegan. [00:25:10] Do you think that if you were traveling through, let's say, South Germany and you bumped into a little town or even over towards like the Polish border would if you said that word would in a delicatessen or a restaurant, would you think that people would know what it was? [00:25:29] Hard to say. Most I would. I mean, if you're in a very, very small town, let's say older people, your chances are getting slimmer. But overall, I would say overall, people know what it means. I mean, not necessarily everything that it means. So I always I learned that very quickly that if you say I'm Vegan, I don't eat animal products. Sometimes it needs more explanation than that. [00:26:01] So I usually just run through the list, you know. So that means that I don't eat and then I just blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. And then when they suggest something I think about and everything they could possibly put in there. [00:26:14] And I double check and ask again. But overall, this people I don't see this. What you see this. I think it's an anger. Something like that. It's more. [00:26:28] Amazement or so, how can you live like that? Oh, my God. Or why would you do that? But it really has changed over the years. It's much more accepted and no. Like I said in the May, all the major supermarkets here in Germany, they have increased their Vegan a product by I don't even know a lot. [00:26:56] And I think that well, I believe that were some of the anger that a lot of people may have experienced five, 10 years ago is based out of veganism, was introduced as this restrictive, almost cultish way of life that a group of people lived who were kind of obsessed with the welfare of animals and militant and not caring values and beliefs like the rest of us. [00:27:16] And since that time period, at least in the United States, there's been so much media and propaganda and films and scientific studies that have come out and proven the benefits and the longevity, you know, on the disease reversing and health aspects of veganism. But I think a lot of people now don't necessarily attribute it to this militant way of life, but rather people who may be seeking health or may have allergies. It's just been attached to something else. And so I think that the anger portion of it has definitely dropped off. No, I will stay say that. As a mother of four children, there's no faster way to get, you know, people kind of throwing up their arms with me than to suggest that my Vegan child's coming to their child's birthday party even when I'm like none of them know that they're good. [00:28:03] They don't eat anything that you wouldn't worry about it. [00:28:06] You know, there's there's this sense of difficulty, whereas children who have any type of allergies, you know, I don't think that there's that same sense, at least not to their face, perhaps behind their backs. But this inclusiveness, I think, is starting to reach out. I like it there. So Europe is tiny, but so different, you know, especially with the Vegan culture. I visit Ireland a great deal. Dublin and my husband's family is, you know, it from there. And then we travel all over. And Dublin did a good job. Over the past 10 years, they've had some really staunch old historical Vegan restaurants that have been around for 20 years. And and since that time period, the vibrancy has kind of come up. But I really see it as a product of you had a few of the old guard, but it's the youth. It's generation, you know, it's the millennials, definitely. But GenZE who are actually coming at veganism, not necessarily from a health standpoint, because the youth tend to be healthy, but rather from an environmental and a responsibility standpoint that they all have. And it's very different from there when I go to Australia or somewhere else. The youth and the vegans there have a very. They come at it from exercise and fitness. You know, there tends to be that influence over there. I'm wondering, where do you think the larger population of the Vegan members of the community are in right now in Germany? Is it in the younger? Is it also spreading into the older? How does that work? [00:29:37] They're everywhere, of course, but I do think the younger gender a generation is. [00:29:44] Is making a difference and bringing more awareness to veganism. And also, you know, tying in like environmental aspects. The odor. I mean, this is by no means. A general assessment. But from what I see or from the people that I know, I would say the older generation, most of them, not all of them, but a lot of them did come to veganism because of health or for for health reasons. And like with myself, you know, that's the start. And then along the way, a lot of them open up like, oh, they're a million more reasons to be Vegan. But this was the starting point. I see that with with the older generation in general, but especially the young ones. Environment. Animal rights activism. All of that. I would say is probably the driving factor. Like the young folks are willing to go out in the streets and do all the protesting and all that. Definitely. And I also think that from my experience. It's a lot more normal. And the younger generation to be Vegan. [00:31:02] Yeah, and they're gonna grow up. So it's going to get you know, it's going to be normalized one way or another. I'm wondering, with the Kovik 19 pandemic and the set in for you personally, obviously not on a political scale, but has there been conversation in Berlin that you've seen about Acom returning to looking at food or sources of health? Not even I don't get into the cause of Cobbett or anything like that, but it's returned a lot of people to a conversation about diet and what we are eating and and what will keep immune systems healthy in a way like hasn't happened over the past 50 years. And I'm wondering in Germany, if there has been a return to considering, you know, even just like increasing the amount of vegetables or things that do kind of speak to the Vegan lifestyle. Have you seen an increase in that with anyone personally or on the news or anything like that? [00:31:55] Personally, I'm trying to have these conversations because that's exactly my arguments. Like, we do have an immune system. It's it's made for things like that. I mean, I'm not saying that this is not real and people aren't suffering and dying. I do see that yet. We do have an immune system. And for me, this I have to say, I don't follow the news daily. I just don't. But from what has come to my attention, what I've seen, I'm not seeing that at all. It's more about, you know, trying to what can we do to go back to our weird way of normal life that we had before? No, we're wearing masks. We're doing this, doing everything possible so we can go back to our routine behavior, which was the most convenient. And we don't have to look at it. Nobody's publicly, at least, and that's a nobody. But this is not the news that the majority of Germans hear about, like a discussion about, well, what can you do with your immune system? How can you boost it? All these things? And it's really I find it very annoying because I'm trying to have this conversation or at least have the conversation. Why don't we hear about this? I do trust in my system. I do. And so right now and this is really a very sensitive topic, because just this or last week, they found a huge outbreak in a slaughterhouse in Germany. I don't know if you've heard about that day. [00:33:30] And I had wondered kind of what the local conversation was about around that. [00:33:36] So. [00:33:38] I just heard on the radio today as I was driving in my car, I just heard that apparently one major politician won. One of the conservative parties said we need to reconsider. [00:33:53] Our animal agriculture was like, ha! [00:33:59] I didn't hear what he said in detail just so I can only give you what I heard on the radio. But apparently for him, we need to go back to small slaughterhouses. [00:34:08] That's not the discussion we need to wrap up. [00:34:11] But at least, you know. But not the discussion. I want to have, but it's at least a step and still I mean, a lot of major outbreaks. [00:34:22] I mean, from what I know, this has been the biggest in Germany and the slaughterhouse. But there have been major ones at the slaughterhouses before. [00:34:30] And I can't believe that we're not having other discussions then. How long do we need to have. Wear a mask? How can we keep our kids out of school? That's not the solution to the problem. That's just masking it with a mask. [00:34:46] Yeah. And as endurance wanes, I think the desire to stop questioning, you know, the endurance, to continue staying at home, the endurance to continue questioning, like, exhaust the mind. But I agree. And the cool thing about science and pandemics, if there ever were a cool thing, which there isn't, is that it doesn't let up just due to human exhaustion. So it will spike again if things aren't considered and changed, you know, it won't let go until it's had its way, until we figured out a way through its way. [00:35:16] So I agree with what you're saying. I'm wondering. It sounds like you've had a lot of interpersonal dialog. You've wanted to have conversations with your public, with everyone around. And I'm wondering if that has changed your goals and what some of your goals are for hashtag Vegan ventures, for the blog, for your investigative efforts. Will you continue traveling once travel restrictions are lifted, once there is an immunization to covered? And if so, will it change your dialog with the world? What are your future goals? [00:35:50] It kind of has, actually, I mean, I can give you like an exact direction where see the setting. But what I what I found is, I mean, I started this, as I said, more as an inspiration for others or sharing my knowledge. And I've come to the point where I really want to speak up for those who don't have a voice. I want to help this planet move in a plant based direction. I don't know if I'm going to see this in my lifetime, but at least I want to say be able to say at the end of it, I try. And so for me, this entire thing has been to be a lot more outspoken about that and to also have the uncomfortable discussions, which it's not that I didn't have them before, but it wasn't really my my focus. But to to wake people up, to show them what's going on. And also, I mean, I was one of them. I mean, I eat meat for thirty four years of my life. I not once questioned that really before. Not seriously at least. So to have these discussions knowing I know where you're coming from. I know this is very uncomfortable and I know this will maybe be a little. Challenge here and there, but. We live in the year 2020. There is so much information out there. You literally it's harder to close your eyes and not see or hear any of them. Then it is true, as it was, let's say, 20 years ago, you had to go out and find these pieces of information. Absolutely. I agree. I think it out there and there is not one ethical reason to keep doing what we're doing, not for humanity, not for the animals, not for the planet. And there is no planet B and we need all of us on this planet. [00:37:58] Well, that just shows you the incredible attachment to the only thing I can equate it to is practicing breath work during meditation and things like that when people tell me to control my breath. There is an innate like almost automatic anxiety that creeps in to the body without even realizing in the mind when you go to control that because you're controlling your life source. Right. You're controlling your air. You need it. And I feel like the same is true for food when we go to question certain things about food. You are not just thinking about one aspect of your life that you might change. You're thinking about the love that your grandmother gave you. You're thinking about all of these things subconsciously. You know, the way that you reward yourself, the way that you hide from things, the way that you get through a tough situation. All of these different things are very much so attached to food in every single person's life, all over the world from, you know, South Africa to Antarctica. And so I think that analyzing it needs to come from, as you're saying, this place of compassion, you know, that we get that the people who have gone through it and thought through it and gone through these these testing things that we're very much so attached to for existence and coming out saying it's fine to be a little bit nervous, you know. But I think it's also proof that it is so clearly ingrained in just more than nutrition. It's more than just we're eating what we're eating to live because there is no evidence on Earth that says eating meat anymore is a good idea. There's just no thought given for the sustaining of our civilization. And so the idea that people are still doing it, it's because it's so attached to other things that we fight wars over, you know? And so I think that it's really great to come at it, as you say, with this very patient. Like, I understand this is a little scary. And I was where you were at those types of things. I have yet to actually speak with someone who was born Vegan. I will find them. Hopefully it's a her or a female identified or non binary individual because that's the company I like to keep. But I would love to find someone who was born and is a Goldstar Vegan never, never varied away because I just haven't met one yet. [00:40:06] I have some good fortune. I wish I could say I can put you in touch with her, but I can't because one of the things that I do are used to do. [00:40:17] I do Vegan tours in Berlin and one of my guests. Which wasn't even looking for it was a different tour that I did. But we started talking about veganism and she told me she was born vegan. Remarkable. Her dad was vegan and. Yeah. [00:40:36] I'm jealous, seeing as you have never even questioned it. [00:40:44] You know, and so I think it'll be. Yeah, it'll be fascinating. My children will be able to say they were born vegetarian. My youngest won't be able to remember not being vegan. But to be able to say you've never is an interesting idea, you know, and to kind of crawl into that. And the majority of the rest of the vegans are walking around, you know, needing to exhibit the compassion that we once should have for having realized, you know, the truth and things of that nature. We're slowly car crawling into being out of time. [00:41:12] But I wanted to ask you before I let you go. Elena, if you have, like, a taut piece of advice for anybody who is listening, who is not Vegan, but kind of analyzing it, listening to this podcast, we've had a lot of people right in saying I really like the idea that you're coming at it. We've interviewed a whole bunch of doctors and, you know, just as I've said, different characters and experts from different parts of life. And you're coming at it from this traveling standpoint, from a very personal testimony. And I'm wondering if you have any piece of advice that you can offer anyone who's kind of listening just to educate and understand a little bit more about the Vegan world. [00:41:49] Two things, actually, one. I get that, too. A lot of messages from people who are not Vegan yet, but they see the benefits for whatever, like all the reasons mostly, but they struggle. And for me, this this has led me to think about offering some Vegan coaching. As you mentioned, I am a coach. I'm a certified coach. I never really before I thought about going in the direction of seeking coaching, but doing exactly this, helping people along the way with their struggles. But that's a general approach. But overall, have compassion with yourself and take one step at a time. I mean, you don't have to be the perfect Vegan overnight. Some people can do it. Most people can't. And you don't have to. It's OK. Take the step that you can look at your life as it is right now and look at, OK, what's the first area I'm going to take on? What can I do? What can I change? How can I create new rituals, new things to reward myself? Join Vegan groups like acquaint yourself with the lifestyle with little bit and then go step by step by step by step. And you'll always be you know, you'll do it at your own pace and eventually. Don't beat yourself up if you can't keep your goal that maybe you had in mind. Turned out you couldn't reach it. Yes. It takes time for most people and have compassion with yourself as much as you do with the others and the animals, and I love that. [00:43:31] That's perfect. Thank you so much for coming on and giving us all of your advice and your expertize today. Elena, I really appreciate it. [00:43:39] Thanks for having me. [00:43:41] Absolutely. For everyone listening, we've been speaking with Elena Theis. She's the creator of hashtag Vegan Ventures. You can find out more. It's w w w dot Vegan hyphen ventures, dot com. And thank you for giving us your time today and having your thoughts with me. [00:43:57] And until we speak again next time. Remember to stay safe, eat well and always bet on yourself. Slainte. 

On today's episode, we're joined by Max Be. Max is a digital nomad whose been practically traveling all of his life. He's finally found a home in Morocco which ironically enough, is where all nomadic life and energy began. That's a major topic we dive into in this episode. Max is also a high ticket life coach, who not only coaches clients but has coached a ton of other life coaches. He's well known within coaching circles for his methods.‍Today's GuestMax BeMax was born in South Germany, but spent a large part of his childhood with his parents in the Sahara Desert in North Africa. Since 2016 he has been self-employed, now with three international companies.Ever since he had a near-death experience at the age of 15, he has been engaged in spirituality and personality development, which has led him to share his experience as a coach, mentor and trainer with other people who are on the same or similar path to self-realization and who have a great goal in life that they want to achieve.We made it to a Top 11 List!!https://www.jeyjetter.com/digital-nomad-podcast/We're featured on Medium! https://medium.com/@borderlessretreat/15-digital-nomads-share-their-best-advice-on-unplugging-from-work-and-other-lifestyle-challenges-91a9f449310dCome find us at:The Nomadic Executive - NomadablesSocial Media:InstagramTikTokFacebook Group - Nomadables - Perfect to meet fellow online entrepreneurs, remote workers, and digital nomads.YouTubeLinkedInTwitterPintrestSupport the show (http://www.nomadables.com)

For the final episode of Deep End Radio, emotion leads the charge, pairing confident rhythm together with verdant instrumentation and melody. Our guest, Nick Fetcher, has sounds that can be felt all the way from South Germany. His mix is well prepared and executed, filled with house patterns not commonly heard out this way. An incredible mix that you won’t want to miss. Thank you for your continued support and audience throughout these 1.5 years. -Lorenzo Sacramento Nick Fetcher: https://soundcloud.com/djnickfetcher https://instagram.com/djnickfetcher/ https://facebook.com/djnickfetcher/ Mirror House Music Group: mirrorhousemg.com/contact

What Hypnosis? I thought this show is about running? Who the heck is this guy… I hear you ask… Yes perhaps I should introduce myself first. My name is Heiko, passionate Run & Swim coach, combined with being a Hypnotherapist and am privileged to have run and worked in countries that shaped me as a person (and runner). No I am not a ex-silver or better yet Olympian Gold. Ha Ha… no nor can I show off some record for the furthest, toughest running either. I think that goes to Dean Karnazes. But you know what, I found that there is no natural correlation between being a great sportsperson, and trainer or coaching skills. Quite the contrary, I never could relate to the training methods of the pro's as I didn't have the resources available. So I would consider myself a middle of the pack runner, who constantly dreams of a 3:00 hour marathon, or of getting a Bill Rowan medal at the comrades. I live in a pretty region in South Germany, small village (my kids say its dead) village, where I can either do a trail run through the forest, and say “hi” to the odd fox or deer, or go on long runs next to river. And of course, I have a local track where I train with runners. Having worked for a major corporation I have been fortunate to have lived (and run) in various countries across the globe. And I mean really different places, in hot and dry regions like Saudi Arabia or India, all the way to Mexico, oh and everywhere you find the same enthusiasm from other runners. During my career as a sales executive, I was fortunate to receive many trainings, that really helped me in going after my goals, and then decided to further my studies, till I became a motivational coach, went on to become. Hypnotherapist and a run coach. For those of you who cannot place my accent you have obviously never run the comrades or two oceans marathon. Two events that are the most talked about races in South Africa. Somehow there is a magic, perhaps the beauty of the terrain you cover, or just the crazy distance that creates this appeal for any runner to one day do the comrades. Advanced Endurance Coaching the show where we want to help you grow your business to be the best coach you can be. To really make a change, so that your runners' your athletes will be proud to say they are being trained by you. My name is Heiko thanks once again for tuning in, feel free to look at my videos on youtube, quality content, just search for advanced endurance coaching, or try one of my mind training programs developed for runners' (obviously developed by runners'). It's the one and only program that uses the RESET methodology scientifically proven techniques adapted for run training. www.hypnorun.com Ok that's it… and remember: no excuses, just go for a run… Take it easy. Do click on the link below find out more about me www.heikostribl.com and for more running related content do check out https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoAaTiD4Dc2tMl5r3P09-g and take a free course on becoming a better runner… www.hypnorun.com A rating, a like, a share will be greatly appreciated, and will help other runners' that are looking for such advice find this show. So please do share.

I haven’t posted anything for the last two months on YouTube as well did any podcast in Anchor. But, hold on, I am back. I have so much to tell you about. Thanks for listening. Love you YoFam

Heiderose Scheerer – Talk to the EntitiesAired Monday, 2 September 2019, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PSTHave you always known there is more going on in this world than you can see? Have you been curious about how and when to speak to a loved one who has passed or wondered even if you could? Have you been curious about your spiritual team and how to work with them? Did you know there is so much more going on here than meets the eye?Venus Castleberg is joined by Heiderose Scheerer as they Talk to the Entities. On Outside the Impossible Monday, September 2, 2019 at 12 p.m. PST/3 p.m. EST right here on OmTimes Radio.About Heiderose ScheererI love my work very much, since I can just be me, enjoying being and doing what I be and do best, whether I am in my practice, on a course or on a boat in the middle of the sea.My patients and course participants greatly appreciate the space I create, that facilitates for them to perceive, know, be and receive all they be. They learn to tap into their own knowing and live with total presence, no longer needing to hide their differences and unique capacities from the world.All the methods I offer in my practice and in my courses and seminars have been experienced by myself and found to be very helpful and pragmatic. Since I am very curious and love to learn new things, in addition to the methods and modalities I have been using for decades, new and innovative things keep being added to the tools I use to work with.Besides being a mother of two amazing adult children I have been into holistic medicine for more than two decades, still working in my practice in Vaihingen an der Enz, in South Germany. I am also an Access Consciousness®Certified Facilitator, AccessConsciousness® Body ProcessFacilitator, Talk to the Entities®Certified Facilitator and Abuse HoldPractitioner. This means I am licensed to offer Access Consciousness®Bar classes, Access Foundation classes, Access Body Processes, as well as Talk to the Entities Intro and Beginner classes, as well as various Specialty Courses.Since I am a also PADI Divemaster and DSDL I offer diving, swimming and snorkelling with wild living dolphins as an additional therapeutic service and fun way to spend an unforgettable vacation.Regardless of the countless technique used, what deeply touched me and contributed to me most to make quantum leaps in my own process, was the absolute presence of my teachers, their unconditional allowance of whatever showed that moment, and the true and authentic way of dealing with it. These moments are sacred to me and I feel deeply grateful for them and for all my teachers who made this possible for me. So it is most important to me to be that space, clarity and total allowance for my clients and class participants so I can facilitate them to be brutally honest with themselves, discover and choose what is true for them and live their lives with no apology.

Hello and welcome to a strange and interesting format i call The Pantheon without the news ! I wanted to make this more about the music than about the mere riffings of a news cast with your interview and music so i've stripped the show down a bit to see what it would sound like . Today's special guests are from Bangalore, India ......Nehal and Aashish from Infamy m/ and from South Germany .....Torment Tool m/ and from Washington, DC .....Rahul Mukerji !!!!!!!!!! m/ Please welcome these amazing gentlemen to the program !!! Horns High !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Wim Hof ist ein Phänomen. Der Mann, der nie einen Vortrag vorbereitet, sondern immer mit dem Gefühl des Moments auf die Bühne steigt, steckt seine Zuhörer an, wie sonst nur ein Tony Robbins oder Christian Bischoff. In meinem zweiten Interview mit dem Iceman sprechen wir über seine Fähigkeit, immer gut drauf zu sein und andere Menschen inspirieren zu wollen. In dieser Episode sprechen Wim und ich über den bewegenden Grund, warum er die Welt zum Positiven verändern will, warum er sich nie auf Vorträge vorbereitet und welche wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse seiner Atmung sogar ihn beeindruckt haben.  Wim Hof ist Weltrekordhalter, Unternehmer, Motivationsredner, Atemkünstler und einfach ein wahnsinnig authentischer und bewegender Mensch. Wichtig! Dieses Interview ist in englischer Sprache, daher sind auch die Show Notes auf Englisch. Show Notes 00:30 -  Impressions of Munich and South Germany 02:00 - Feeling it on stage 06:15 - Which insights of science even surprised Wim 11:30 - How to start when you don´t know where to go 18:00 - The favourite joke of Wim Hof Viel Spaß beim Zuhören!

TOWNSHIP REBELLION on: - Facebook: www.facebook.com/township.rebellion.music - SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/township-rebellion HOW I MET THE BASS on: - Facebook: www.facebook.com/howimetthebass - Twitter: www.twitter.com/howimetthebass - Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/HowIMetTheBass 3 QUESTIONS to TOWNSHIP REBELLION: Q: Four man behind looks like a "boy band". How have you guys met each other and what's the story behind your artist name? A: We are all friends from the same town in South Germany. We don't have a big local scene like Berlin or Cologne so it was obvious to us that we had to work hard to be recognized. The name came from a homage to a "Rage Against The Machine" track with the same title. Q: Guess it's not that easy to match all tastes when producing or playing your music. How do you arrange with this in the studio or on the stage? A: We all have different backgrounds and talents. It takes time to bring all of those together, but at the end of the day everyone in the team benefits from our diverse pool of skillsets. What most people don't see that we don't just produce, we handle the whole thing ourselves, from management to booking, video productions, marketing etc.. Basically all the areas artists need to handle these days. On the stage we currently play as a team of two representing Township at gigs. Q: Which future projects are on the way? A: We are starting our first bigger international tours towards the end of the year. There will also be a few more releases this year to look forward to.

From sick man of Europe to world's richest exporter - how did Germany do it? At the turn of the century, Germany's economy was weak and its unemployment high. Fast forward to today and the country has overtaken China as the world's richest exporter. To find out how, Caroline Bayley travels to rural South Germany, home to many so called "hidden champions", little-known world market leading companies. But she also hears how for all its economic success, Germany has yet to come up with the next Google. Though plans are afoot to catch up with Silicon Valley. Producer: Estelle Doyle (Photo: Historical cars are displayed at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, southern Germany Credit: Getty Images)

Podcast #57 comes from one of the founders of SUNANDBASS, DJ Delicat. It was in 2003 that he and the other founders made their first forays into San Teodoro for what has now become, as we fast-forward into 2017, one of the most well-known and respected Drum & Bass festivals in the world. His love for Drum & Bass was forged in the mid 90’s thanks to being passed tape packs from his English school exchange, none other than Utah Jazz. This burgeoning passion was soon cemented in infamous venues around South Germany, such as the legendary underground club Vibration in Forst, and the huge rave Mecca, MS Connexion in Mannheim. In 2017 his hunger for the music is as great as ever. He continues to enjoy the full spectrum of Drum & Bass, always seeking out new and diverse sounds with a completely open ear to whatever style or sub genre it may be. As he currently crosses Australia and New Zealand for the SUNANDBASS Tour, this mix gives a snapshot into the music he’s currently enjoying and playing, and illustrates the SUNANDBASS ethos and vibe perfectly in a one hour mix – check it, DJ Delicat on the ones and twos!

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 - FRANKFURT -♠♤♠ ⎯⎯ ♠♤♠⎯⎯ ♠♤♠⎯⎯ ♠♤♠⎯⎯♠♤⎯⎯ ♠♤♠⎯⎯ ARTIST ...INFOs... He is called MesU.T. and came middle to deal of 90'er on the taste with electronic music. Very early he also started to be interested in everything around the Dj. After several approaches he got the resident place in the tunnel (Gosheim) where he got to know then also S.K.A.T.I. With Him he organised once a month to divide very successful parties in the disco WOM (Balingen) under the name "Symbiosys". Then he did small-time above all with S.K.A.T.I., however, also alone through nice South Germany. Since 2006 he plays in whole Germany and has created it also to a resident place in the club Soho (Spaichingen). He still has big interest in producing. His first publication "Zukunftsmusikclown Ep" comes out on Chaos Netlabel. Other tracks of him are quite ready and he works on and on it. Now since beginning of 2010 he also is Resident in the disco Wom which had moved, in the meantime, to Hechingen where he denies a Floor also every Friday and also invites regularly guest Dj's. At the same time he has also founded the agency Feierkind with your activities can look after an artist all around and support. Out of this also originated the idea for his own label Feierkind-Records. With all what has lately done itself with MesU.T. one may be stretched on a successful-promissory career which keeps never waiting with such an ambitious artist long. He would describe his style as follows: Good Techno ;-) He plays still with Vinyl!

Patrick Zigon is hailing from Germany’s beautiful and inspiring city Konstanz at the Lake of Constance, which probably is one of the reasons why he drops such jaunty and fresh beats. Being active in the electronic music scene since 1996, Patrick since then eminently contributes to the establishment and development of electronic music in South Germany as a DJ, producer and promoter. First own releases promptly showed up in the boxes of international big names. Though Patrick never liked to be pigeonholed, which he perfectly underlines with his productions for labels such as Sven Väths’ Cocoon Recordings, Anthony Rothers’ Datapunk, Puzzle Traxx, Sounderground, Tanzbar, Turbo, Great Stuff, Trapez, Traum, Treibstoff, Kling Klong and Session Deluxe. Especially his remixes for artists such as Guy Gerber, Shlomi Aber, Gregor Tresher, Steve Lawler, Chris Fortier, Gui Boratto, Ramon Tapia, Martin Eyerer, Extrawelt etc. show his status in the current electronic music-scene. 2005 he created himself his own little Traumraum (the german word for Dreamroom), which is not only the name of his production studio, but also the name of his event series @ venues such as his long-term Stuttgart based resident club Climax Institutes. His current releases and remixes perfectly mirror, for what Patricks name stands nowadays – hypnotic Tech House with good portion of soul. FOLLOW PATRICK ZIGON AThttp://www.patrickzigon.com FOLLOW DIALTONE AThttp://www.myspace.com/dialtonerecshttp://www.facebook.com/dialtone.recshttp://www.beatport.com/label/dialtone-records/7005http://www.whatpeopleplay.com/labeldetails/null/id/000002223http://www.beatportal.com/labels/dialtone-recordshttp://www.dialtonerecs.blogspot.comhttp://www.soundcloud.com/dialtonehttp://www.mixcloud.com/dialtonerecs

Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the Miami Underground MovementPatrick Zigon Bio (Cocoon rec.)Patrick Zigon is hailing from Germany’s beautiful and inspiring city Konstanz at the Lake of Constance, which probably is one of the reasons why he drops such jaunty and fresh beats. Being active in the electronic music scene since 1996, Patrick since then eminently contributes to the establishment and development of electronic music in South Germany as a DJ, producer and promoter. First own releases promptly showed up in the hard-to-get-in English House scene and in the boxes of international big names. Though Patrick never liked to be pigeonholed, which he perfectly underlines with his productions for labels such as Sven Väths’ Cocoon Recordings, Anthony Rothers’ Datapunk, Puzzle Traxx, Sounderground, Tanzbar, Turbo, Great Stuff, Trapez, Traum, Treibstoff, Kling Klong and Session Deluxe. Especially his remixes for artists such as Guy Gerber, Gregor Tresher, Chris Fortier, Gui Boratto, Martin Eyerer, Extrawelt etc. show his status in the current electronic music-scene.2005 he created himself his own little Traumraum (the german word for Dreamroom), which is not only the name of his production studio, but also the name of his event series @ venues such as his long-term Stuttgart based resident club Climax Institutes. His current releases and remixes perfectly mirror, for what Patricks name stands nowadays – hypnotic Tech House with good portion of soul.In September 2008 Patrick Zigon was honoured with the Bodensee Music Award (www.bma2008.de), in the category „Best Electronic DJ“.Booking contact:KAI FISCHERkai@sensational-booking.comwww.patrickzigon.com  Playlist:  01.  Patrick Zigon – Jazzmin – Puzzle Traxx  02. Chris Wood & Frank Leicher – I Feel The Night – Level Non Zero  03. Discowboys – To The Mountain Top (Two Armadillos RMX) - Dessous  04. Ali Kuru – Takism Dub - Kailash  05. Martinez – Blue Lagoon – Moon Harbour  06. Lauhaus – Ditched - Esperanza  07. Someone Else – Funny Day Elswhere (Michal Ho RMX) - Foundsound  08. Tom Ellis – The Factory – Highgrade Digital  09. Adultnapper – Other People – Crosstown Digital Rebels  10. Andre Crom & Danito – These Days – Get Digital  11. Matthias Schaffhäuser & And.Id – Marathon - Ware  12. Sei A - Solaris Heights – Missive  13. Salvatore Freda & Michel Cleis – Sassicaia - Cadenza  14. UES – Somebody Send Me Love - Resopal  15. Kasper – Untitled One (Tadeo RMX) - Cyclical  16. Skylark – Krakatoa (Joell Mull RMX) – Saved  17. A Coyu & Edu Imbernon – El Baile Aleman – Liebe*Detail

The influence of estrogen-like substances on the gonadal development in frogs (Rana temporaria and Xenopus laevis). Ultrastructural and immunohistochemical investiga-tions on the gonads of frogs (Rana temporaria). The aim of the present thesis was the investigation and assessment of the estrogen pollu-tion of a river in South-Germany above and below a sewage plant outlet and its possible effects on the gonadal development in amphibians. In an exposure experiment with differ-ent sewage dilutions the effect on the indigenous gras frog (Rana temporaria) were com-pared with the effects on the African claw frog (Xenopus laevis). Because of the lack of relevant data in current literature it was necessary to first collect some basic data on light microscopy, ultrastructure and immunohistochemistry with reference to frogs. Furthermore the sexual differentiation of two populations of different origin were compared histologically. Characterisation of the gonads The ovaries of Xenopus laevis displayed a garland-like structure in contrast to the compact ovaries of Rana temporaria. The ovaries of both frog species were surrounded by an epi-thelium and filled with germ cells which enclosed an ovarian cavity. The oogonies were mainly found in the peripheral parts of the organ. The oocytes were characterised by a big and irregularly shaped cell nucleolus with peripherally located nucleoli. They were sur-rounded by a thin one-layered follicular epithelium. Electron microscopical examination of the ovaries of Rana temporaria showed elongated tubular mitochondria in the cytoplasm which were found exclusively in oocytes. Some of the mitochondria from subadult frogs contained yolk crystals. Additionally an accumulation of electron-tight Granule was found just below the plasma membrane, which could be a preliminary stage of the cortical granule. The testis of the frogs were enveloped by an epithelium and a tunica albuginea which al-ready showed a tubular structure. The testis from Rana temporaria and the Xenopus laevis differed in their developmental stages. The testis of juvenile Rana temporaria contained only germ cells whereas the testis of some Xenopus laevis already contained spermato-cytes and spermatozoa. The spermatocysts, characteristic of frog testis, could be seen in conjunction with the appearance of spermatocytes only. By using light microscopy two different types of germ cells in both frog species could be distinguished which probably were primary and secondary germ cells. By electron microscopical investigation of the testis of Rana temporaria the somatic cells could, on the basis of location and morphology, be differentiated in two types. The somatic cells of the first type were located inside the Tubuli seminiferi and have probably the same function as the Sertoli cells of mammals. The cells of the second type, the Leydig cells or interstitial cells, were located outside the Tubuli and were characterized by granular vesicle in the cytoplasm. With view to the sexual differentiation of Rana temporaria a comparative histological inves-tigation of the gonads of juvenile and subadult frogs of a native midland population and a high alpine population was performed. The midland population proved to be a sexually semi-differentiated species since apart from clearly male or female animals it also com-prises intersex individuals in different stages of the transformation process. The genotypi-cally male animals developed female gonads in the first place which secondly converted into testis during a hermaphrodite stage. The transformation process from female into male gonads was, on the basis of morphological criteria, classified into three stages. The highal-pin population on the other hand proved to be a sexually differentiated race. By using the Avidin-Biotin-Complex-Technique five different antibodies were tested on the gonadal tissue of juvenile and subadult Rana temporaria. The test for Laminin, a non-collagen glycoprotein, which is part of the basal membrane in mammals, resulted in a posi-tive reaction. It seems therefore that similar to Laminin in mammals a glycoprotein plays an important part in the basal membrane of frogs. α-Actin, a fibrous protein of the smooth muscles, which was detected in the Theca externa of the layer of follicle cells in different species, could be established in the blood vessel wall only and not in the layer of follicle cells. Furthermore the occurrence of a Zona pellucida by using antibodies against the por-cine glycoprotein ZP3 was investigated. The ovum including the surrounding layer of follicle cells showed a negative reaction which however did not implicitly exclude the occurrence of a glycoprotein layer with a different antigenicity. Until now the existence of a glycoprotein layer in anurans, in connection with microscopical anatomy of ovaries in Rana temporaria or other species of frogs has not been mentioned in references. The examination of the go-nadal tissue as to the occurrence of ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzymes) turned out negative as well. Example of application With the exception of a temporarily higher concentration of alkylphenol in the beginning of the exposure, the chemical analyses revealed a relatively low degree of pollution with alcyl-phenols and steroids. The results were comparable to other results of German rivers and stayed well below other European comparative data. According to the results of this study the current level of pollution of the experimental water with estrogens does not endanger the amphibian population. The examination did not reveal any influence of the sewage on the embryonal and larval development. Furthermore, the histological investigation of the gonads in exposed and unexposed frogs with reference to the gonadal sexual differentia-tion as well as the sex ratios did not reveal significant changes. There was no correlation as to the frequency of the occurrence of intersex in the groups of exposed and unexposed frogs, neither of Xenopus laevis nor of Rana temporaria. Only the transformation process from ovaries to testis of the sexually semi-differentiated species of Rana temporaria was slowed down in the group of exposed animals in contrast to unexposed animals. The rea-son for this phenomenon could be the inhibitive influence of the low-level but more continu-ous estrogen pollution in sewage than in river water. Conversely, a link between the accel-eration of the transformation process within the group of unexposed animals and the tem-porarily higher alkylphenol level in the beginning of the exposure cannot completely be ruled out. According to references alkylphenol can cause an increase of testosterone. The semiquantitative RT-PCR detecting Vitellogenin-mRNA carried out by the Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries in Berlin showed a minor increase in females of Xenopus laevis which were exposed to sewage in the ration of a 2:1 dilution in contrast to the unexposed animals. Taking into account the synergistic effects of estrogens, the in-crease could be attributed to the higher estrogen pollution of the sewage. The histopa-thological analysis for the detection of toxical effects of the sewage as well as other poten-tial influential factors provided no hints as to a possibly toxical influence of the sewage.