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Tights and stockings are back in fashion girls!

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:06:45 GMT

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Tights Are Back in Fashion Girls

Whether you wear them, you look at them or you want to take them off seductively, any reason is good to wear tights! Tights can be sophisticated, glamorous, with graphics, stripes or electric blue. This winter, let tights metamorphose your legs. They are also ideal for protection from the cold and show off all your femininity. Your partner will love your new purchase! Hide to show, you know how to do it girls!

Today you can see all kinds of tights, of all colours and patterns that girls and women of all ages wear, with or without heels, with a skirt or a dress, or under the trousers when it’s very cold. But it was not always like that. The origin of tights goes back to medieval Roman time, when it was a male garment. The “calceus” served to protect the soldiers in combat against the cold.

Tags: tights and stockings, tights, silk tights, silk stockings, rome

Dadaism in Malaga, Spain

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:01:06 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Interesting post about what Dada and Dadaism is.

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Dadaism in Malaga

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Have you ever heard the word Dada spoken? It might be one of the first words children say when they begin to speak, right? Some art historians claim that it was precisely this term which lends its name to one of the most important, avant-garde and fancy artistic movements of the twentieth century: Dadaism. This movement was born in 1916 in Switzerland (Zurich) where, after the outbreak of World War I many artists from several European countries that had previously experienced other avant-garde currents like, for example, expressionism, futurism or Cubism took refuge.

The group of artists who gave birth to Dadaism began its activity in a cabaret that was held in a brewery in Zurich, the Voltaire Cabaret. Its chief promoters were Tristan Tzara, Hugo Ball, Marcel Janco and Jean Arp. The confluence of ideas of these people came out of the magazine “Dada” and with it, the Dada movement.

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Saltimbanco Barcelona

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:52:41 GMT

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The Cirque du Soleil in Barcelona

Do you know what a Saltimbanco is? In Italian a “saltare in banco”, which literally means “to jump on a bench.” A Saltimbanco is a street artist that perform acrobatics to dazzle the public and to take it to another world. This is the Cirque du Soleil that comes to Barcelona between December 30th and 10th January 2010. The famous company presents Saltimbanco, a tribute to the city and its many facets. Take advantage of a visit through the streets of the Catalan capital and discover the colourful and imaginative artists of Cirque du Soleil.

It’s been 25 years since two Canadian friends came together to act in the street until they created a wonderful company that now enjoys more than 80 million viewers in over 200 cities worldwide.

The Cirque du Soleil is unique in the world: It has no animals, but relies on 4,000 employees from more than 40 countries, 1,000 of whom are artists. Do not miss a show in which acrobats jump to the rhythm of live music.

Tags: saltimbanco barcelona, cirque du soleil, barcelona

Where to spend your last day on earth

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:25:41 GMT

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clipper's remarks: mmmmm.....I don't know really, I'd have to think long and hard....

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The last day of your life - why not spend it in Paris?

What would you do if tomorrow were the last day of your life? Stop and think about it for a moment. Most people would prefer to be with people they love and tell them how important they are. But maybe others would prefer to buy a ticket for the first flight to a mysterious destination to live his/her last hours in an unknown land. What are you thinking about? I can bet a few of you are dreaming of Paris: the French capital will take you to paradise.

Life is a short, but an exciting adventure. We never think that today might be the last day, and we just live! But this question may allow us to savour every detail of our daily routine. Think about it, what would be the ideal situation or place to die? In the arms of your soul mate, lost in a mountain, on a boat in the blue horizon, or maybe at the highest point of the Eiffel Tower?

Tags: last days, paris

deja vu or reincarnation

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:02:02 GMT

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Who were you in a former life?

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The term “reincarnation” stands for the transmigration of souls after death. That means that the spirit and soul of a dead person leaves its body and passes to another physical form. In ancient Egypt they already believed in reincarnation which is part of many different religions like Hinduism or Buddhism.

Most religions believe in a possible reincarnation after death. This topic has always attracted people’s interest. Even atheists or agnostics reflect on this idea, maybe because of the fear towards death and the desire for enjoying the life and world forever. People just feel better believing in life after death. Nowadays there also exist different web pages that talk about this issue. Even the famous social network Facebook couldn’t escape from it

Tags: deja vu, reincarnation, former lives

Are we victims of anger?

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:07:35 GMT

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Do you have any reason to be angry?

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“I’m not angry!” shouts someone in the distance. Their face turns to a reddish hue, their brows are knit, everything seems black and they find it impossible to sit still. According to some demonology studies, the anger actually represents the possession of a body by the demon, Amon - a Marquis of Hell. But today, neuroscientists think they have found the source of anger in a brain region called the amygdale. Is it chemistry or is it the devil? “Anger is a short madness,” said Horace.

Who has never fallen into this irrational sin? Be aware of your emotions because like the other deadly sins, anger is a fatal capital sin and has a conviction: going to the fourth circle of hell in The Divine Comedy by the Italian writer Dante Alighieri. There you’ll see your limbs torn and broken for all eternity…That’s where anger is vented. This is an “inordinate appetite for revenge,” according to Christianity.

Tags: anger, anger management, angry

Naturism in Budapest

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:14:03 GMT

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clipper's remarks: even though budapest has no beach they still get jiggy with it!

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Nudism in Budapest

Do the social constraints bother you? Are you one of those who like to freely enjoy your own body? Would you like to spend your free time in the most natural way? If you thought that nudism could be practiced only at nude beaches, you were wrong, because naturism has extended in recent years and it is now accepted in many other areas.

Naturism has been practiced for many years and was often linked to religious ceremonies, but the modern culture of nudism was born in Germany. The Nacktkultur or FKK (Freikörperkultur-”free body culture”) had its beginnings in the early twentieth century (although it was banned in 1933 by the Nazis) and expanded rapidly in Anglo Saxon countries, Britain, United States and Canada, and later in other countries.

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Aphrodisiacs can increase your sexual desire

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:14:59 GMT

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clipper's remarks: ahem,

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Aphrodisiacs can increase your sexual desire

For thousands of years people have been brewing love potions and eating strange animal parts in search of the perfect aphrodisiac. Instead of hunting down a dragon to try the recipe above, here are some things that do work.

Oysters! Not only are they delicious, they are one of the most effective aphrodisiacs. The word itself comes from the Greek goddess Aphrodite, who was born in an oyster shell off the island of Cyprus and immediately gave birth to Eros. And doesn’t the shape remind you somehow of a vagina? Oysters are high in zinc, which improves the production of sperm. They also increase the production of testosterone, so in theory this means they also increase the libido. It is said that Casanova used to eat 50 oysters a day!

Tags: aphrodisiacs, aphrodisiac recipes

The naughty side of Barcelona

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:07:11 GMT

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Naughty Pictures in Barcelona

No need to beat around the bush. Lately, prostitutes from Barcelona have managed to become front-page news around the world. This might give you the idea that prostitution in Spain is ‘tolerated’. Believe us, it’s not. It’s the oldest profession in the world, so far so good. But what does the law say? And how does it influence the image and reputation of Barcelona?

Some people living around the Boqueria (the most popular market) were fed up with the nightly activity there and claimed the police did nothing. So they decided to make it public. A renowned Spanish newspaper published some pictures taken on a Saturday night, that left nothing to the imagination. Thanks to the media attention, a big clean-up was held at the beginning of September. Some girls and pimps were arrested, and now the zone around the Ramblas is more or less clean.

Tags: barcelona, prostitution in barcelona

Lust - one of the seven deadly sins

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:47:40 GMT

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Our Sexual Appetite Knows No Boundaries

Lately, Spanish society has been debating about sexual education for minors, which may be a step towards the demystification of sex. Because, don’t let anyone fool you, sex is still a taboo that is often treated with great caution even though it’s the most natural thing on earth. In fact, the Bible already refers to our sexual desires, as being one of the seven deadly sins: Lust.

Lust is an intense or unrestrained sexual or an inordinate appetite for carnal pleasures. According to the Bible, sexual pleasures are very serious issues which should not be exaggerated. You could suffer from lust! And that is condemned by the Catholic Church - you have to control your impulses or you will get stuck in the second stage of purgatory. In the emblematic work of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy (1308-1321), the souls of the lustful and others who sinned through love were caught in a huge whirlwind that brought them the greatest solitude.

Tags: lust, seven deadly sins, paris, travel, sexual pleasures

Punto y Raya Barcelona

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:37:55 GMT

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clipper's remarks: art exhibition in Barcelona and free!

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Punto y Raya Festival - Art Exhibiton in Barcelona

Although it’s not a puppet exhibition or about dolls houses or colourful suns painted by a group of kids, the idea isn’t that far away. Punto y Raya (English: Dots and Lines), also called PyR is an abstract art festival in Barcelona which will take place between the 25th and 29th of November. This spectacular event will help you to discover the creative possibilities of dots and lines in different areas of science, art and communication. More than 76 pieces of art, inspired by those geometric forms, will be exhibited in the Centro de Arte de Santa Mónica in Barcelona. And, of course, the entrance is free!

Tags: barcelona, art

The steamy side of Barcelona

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:10:46 GMT

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clipper's remarks: The steamy side of Barcelona indeed! lol

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The steamy side of Barcelona

Barcelona is a city replete with art, culture and cosmopolitanism. Everywhere you look there is a Modernist building, a Gothic church or incredible architecture by Gaudi or by Ildofonso Cerdá. Its loveliest districts say a lot about themselves: the elegance and order of the Eixample, the hustle and bustle of the Gothic Quarter, the Mediterranean flavour of La Barceloneta, the ethnic mixture of the Raval and the fashion atmosphere of El Borne.

Another of the great classics of this naughty side of Barcelona has another name: The Bagdad club (see photo). To this club it is necessary to go at least once in your life and it does not matter if you are man or a woman. More than 20 famous international artists participate in the hottest show in all the Catalan capital: strip-teases, live sex, and erotic games with the public to name but a few things on the agenda. This club is one of the most famous erotic places in the whole country! Bagdad Barcelona is pure sin!

Tags: barcelona, bagdad club barcelona, steamy barcelona

Belly Dancing in Marrakech

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:58:27 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Belly Dancing in Marrakech - who's up for it?

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Shake it – Belly Dancing in Marrakech

Bright and colourful, decorated with beads or coins, the silk fabric creates an aura of expectation. They slowly start moving, and a leg appears out of the opening of the skirt. Following the soft rhythm of the tam-tam, their waist drags right, helped by their hips while the vibrant navel seems to be the point of gravity. The skin transforms under the waves, like a snake. The fluid silhouette, so similar to that of a siren, dances with her hands, her arms, her hair and eyes. Her whole body shakes! You’ve just been bewitched by an oriental belly dancer, and this is only the beginning.

Probably you think immediately of figures like Beyonce or Shakira, whose bodies capture all attention thanks to their sensual curves. Neither of them are Arab, but their skin seems to adapt to the rhythm of Raqs al Sharqi or Oryantal Dansi. The French were the first to gaze open-mouthed at the sensuality of this dance, when Napoleon’s troops arrived in Egypt.

Tags: belly dancing, marrakech

Music - a great way to make love

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:18:28 GMT

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Music, great for making love to

We all know that music plays a great influence in our lives. The nicest melodies do not only accompany us in difficult, sad, stressful or happy situations, but the music exercises an important role when making love. Come on, confess! Sure you have a favorite song or a special CD for the most intimate moments to share with your partner, or with more people, who knows…. music is simply great for making love to.

It doesn’t matter which musical preference you have, but several studies have shown that music during lovemaking increases the happiness hormone production. But what kind of music should I choose to have a better orgasm? Maybe something hard like Rammstein or Metallica, or romantic music such as Buena Vista Social Club? Whether they are sweating rockers, or charming Cuban grandparents, everyone would have to rely on their own musical tastes and instincts for choosing good music.

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Barcelona v Real Madrid

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:17:42 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Barcelona v Real Madrid - the clasico is back again and promises to be one hell of a match!

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FC Barcelona v Real Madrid – El Clásico is back once more

It’s that time of the year again when every football fan starts making plans for one of the most important games in the Spanish league calendar. This year is a little different as both teams have added to their squads and both teams are at the top of the table. There are no prizes for guessing that we are talking about one of the biggest games this season: Barcelona v Real Madrid. Yes, El Clásico is back!

This first of this season’s showdowns takes place at the Camp Nou in Barcelona on 29th November and as usual, promises to be a thrilling match. At the time of writing Barcelona is the current leader by one point and although they are struggling to find form in the Champions League, Barça’s form doesn’t seem to be suffering in La Liga.

You’ll also be able to see the match at the cinema! The Cinesa, Yelmo and Kinepolis cinemas will be showing the game at 7pm on the big screen with incredible sound

Tags: el clasico, real madrid, barcelona fc, fcb