Karl Lagerfeld - Designer, Künstler, Fashion-Ikone | DW Doku Deutsch

Jul 15, 2022 | Vom Morgengrauen bis zum späten Vormittag entstehen Entwürfe für Chanel, Fendi und seine eigene Marke KARL, aber auch Designs für Alltagsdinge.

Lagerfeld ist ein Arbeitstier, Pausen oder gar Auszeiten kennt er nicht. Als er 1950 in einem Hamburger Hotel eine Dior-Schau sah, stand sein Entschluss, nach Paris zu gehen, um Mode zu machen, fest.

Davon erzählt Karl Lagerfeld ebenso wie über seine großbürgerliche Herkunft und Kindheit in Schleswig-Holstein. Prägend war der Einfluss der Mutter, die er in einer Filmsequenz als seine persönliche Stilikone zeichnet.

Lagerfelds bissige Kommentare sind berüchtigt und gefürchtet. Lagerfeld tritt als Künstler vieler Medien in Erscheinung, ob mit Bildern, Fotografien, Buchkunst oder Videos. Man kann ihn im Film als gefeierten Popstar auf Vernissagen erleben, als Instanz bei den hektischen Vorbereitungen seiner Shows sowie bei Fotoshootings in Paris. Der Film sucht den Menschen hinter der Fassade: indem er Lagerfelds bekannte Show-Seite zeigt, entdecken wir die unbekannten, intimen Momente.


BRITANNICA: Karl Lagerfeld (September 10, 1933? – February 19, 2019) »

Todesursache von Karl Lagerfeld geklärt: Woran starb King Karl?: Vor einem Jahr, am 19. Februar 2019, starb Designer-Legende Karl Lagerfeld im Alter von 85 Jahren im Amerikanischen Krankenhaus Paris. Sein Tod kam für die Öffentlichkeit überraschend, Spekulationen über seine Todesumstände bestimmten die Schlagzeilen. Lagerfelds persönlicher Assistent Sebastien Jondeau (44) gibt ein Interview. »

What Makes Borscht Ukraine’s National Dish (and How It’s Made) | DW Food

Oct 26, 2024 | Is Ukrainian borscht under threat from Russia? There is probably no dish that means as much to Ukrainians as borscht. The stew, which is popular in many Eastern European countries, stands for the country's identity and can be enjoyed in countless variations. In the course of its attack on Ukraine, Russia is also trying to appropriate Ukrainian cultural assets. Chefs like Yevhen Klopotenko want to prevent this. We went to Ukraine to find out why borscht is so important to Ukrainians and what different interpretations of borscht there are.

'He's Talking Like Hitler': Anne Applebaum Warns Trump Wants 'Absolute Power' in Second Term

Oct 25, 2024 | On this episode of Press Club, Mediaite’s Aidan McLaughlin sits down with author and staff writer for The Atlantic Anne Applebaum to discuss the rise in authoritarianism across the globe, Donald Trump’s rhetoric, allegations he privately praised Hitler, and what a second Trump term would look like.

THE EDITORIAL BOARD: DONALD TRUMP SAYS HE WILL… BELIEVE HIM.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Donald Trump has described at length the dangerous and disturbing actions he says he will take if he wins the presidency.

His rallies offer a steady stream of such promises and threats — things like prosecuting political opponents and using the military against U.S. citizens. These statements are so outrageous and outlandish, so openly in conflict with the norms and values of American democracy that many find them hard to regard as anything but empty bluster.

We have two words for American voters: Believe him.

The record shows that Mr. Trump often pursues his stated goals, regardless of how plainly they lack legal or moral grounding. The record further shows that many of his most reckless efforts in his first administration were stymied only because of others in his administration who blocked, delayed or watered down his aims to ensure that he could not put himself above the law or the country. Mr. Trump has learned from that experience to surround himself with supplicants who would instead obey his wishes and bring his words and ideas to life even if they contradict facts, the public interest or the Constitution.

For this reason, Americans would be wise to see this language as a genuine threat, not simply Mr. Trump on a tangent. We should take the painful step of imagining America were his plans and promises to come to pass, to imagine the impacts to our culture, to our economy, to our security, to our shared commitment to the rule of law. » | The Editorial Board * | Saturday, October 26, 2024

* The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise, research, debate and certain longstanding values. It is separate from the newsroom.

Ina Garten Gets Candid on Difficult Childhood, Meeting Jeffrey, More…

Oct 1, 2024 | In this extended cut, Ina Garten opens up to TODAY's Hoda Kotb about her difficult childhood, why she says her life 'started' when she married Jeffrey, how she found her voice in the competitive culinary world and more.

Washington Post Editor-at-Large Resigns over Bezos' Decision. He Explains Why

Oct 26, 2024 | CNN's Erin Burnett speaks with ex-Washington Post editor-at-large Robert Kagan, who resigned from the paper after publisher Will Lewis announced the paper would not endorse a candidate in the 2024 presidential election.

Michael Lambert: How Brexit Is Destroying the UK Economy

Oct 26, 2024 | Brexit has been a catastrophic disaster for the UK economy. Every day we see stories in the media about the many problems that Brexit is causing.

The government recently invited the CEOs of various multi-national companies to London to discuss possible investment in the UK. With so much of our infrastructure and so many of our businesses already foreign owned, the benefit for more multi-nationals controlling more of our economy is questionable.

Barriers to trade since the UK left the EU are causing serious and long-lasting damage to our economy and yet the Labour government under Kier Starmer insists that they will be not ever return to the EU and that instead they intend to "tear down barriers to trade", barriers which they have no authority over and cannot tear down.

Keir Starmer continues to refuse to consider agreeing to the EU's offer to allow UK students to take part in limited one- or two-year exchanges with EU students, thereby denying our youth an outstanding opportunity.

If we are ever to return to the EU, it will require a substantial majority of the country to be in favour. Sadly, there are still many people who are stupid enough to argue that Brexit was a good idea and that we are better off out of the EU.

Two commenters to my last video are examples of the extreme stupidity of such people.

Tiny House with Erotic Frescoes Uncovered in Pompeii

THE GUARDIAN: Paintings include one depicting a scantily clad Phaedra, mythological queen of Athens, and her stepson Hippolytus

A tiny house featuring erotic frescoes is the latest discovery in the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Experts say the exquisitely decorated abode, called the House of Phaedra after the mythological queen of Athens, sheds light on the changing architectural styles in the first century AD but is also further proof that the residents of Pompeii had an appetite for sensual art.

The vividly coloured wall paintings include one depicting a sexual encounter between a satyr and a nymph on a bed and one of a scantily clad Phaedra and her stepson Hippolytus, whom, according to Greek legend, she accused of rape after he spurned her advances. Another fresco features gods presumed to be Venus and Adonis. » | Angela Giuffrida in Rome | Friday, October 25, 2024

Jackie Kennedy - Onassis, a Woman of Style - History Documentary - AMP

Nov 5, 2023 | Jackie Kennedy knew how to cross all the bridges with grace: between the conformism of the 50s and the revolution of the 60s, between happiness and tragedy, youth and power, public life and private life.

Trump Calls America a "Garbage Can"

Oct 25, 2024 | Donald Trump has spent the majority of his campaign insulting our country and now he's officially called America garbage. Steve Schmidt reacts to Trump's latest shots at America and breaks down what we should expect in the final weeks of the election.

Tommy Robinson Charged under Terrorism Act before Far-right March in London

THE GUARDIAN: Met says it expects ‘busy day’ on Saturday as Stand Up to Racism and Chris Kaba rallies also planned

The far-right leader Tommy Robinson has been charged under the Terrorism Act and is being held in custody before a planned march of his supporters amid fears of a repeat of violence that erupted when he was imprisoned in 2018.

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, handed himself in to Folkestone police station on Friday afternoon where he was charged with failing to provide the pin to his mobile phone under schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act. He was bailed to appear in court next month, Kent police said. He was then remanded in custody under a high court direction, the force said.

In July Robinson allegedly refused to give police access to his mobile phone when he was stopped under the Terrorism Act at the Channel tunnel. He had been bailed subject to returning to Folkestone police station.

He is also due to appear at Woolwich crown court on Monday on separate charges of contempt of court for repeating libellous allegations against a Syrian refugee. Robinson’s supporters, who now control his X account, told his 1 million followers on the platform that he was being held on remand until Monday’s court appearance. » | Matthew Weaver | Friday, October 25, 2024

THE TELEGRAPH:

Tommy Robinson charged with terror offence after refusing police access to phone: Move follows far-Right activist’s arrest at port in July »

BBC:

Tommy Robinson remanded in custody ahead of court date: Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been taken into custody ahead of a major demonstration by his supporters in London this weekend. »

Giorgia Meloni: Die geschickteste Populistin Europas – Shortcut | DER SPIEGEL

Oct 25, 2024 | In Italien radikal, in der EU pragmatisch: Giorgia Meloni regiert ihr Land länger als die meisten ihrer Vorgänger. SPIEGEL-Korrespondent Frank Hornig berichtet, warum ihr gelingt, wovon viele Rechtspopulisten träumen.

Hungry Man Kitchen: Delicious Bulgur Meatballs with Garlic Yoghurt, Turkish Sömelek Köfte

Oct 25, 2024 | Somelek Kofte (sömelek means "swaddled (baby)" in local language, hence the shape of the meatballs) is a traditional Turkish dish from the city of Kahramanmaras, made with fine bulgur, minced meat, semolina, and spices, served with a refreshing garlic yoghurt sauce and topped with a spicy butter drizzle. This easy-to-follow recipe will bring the flavors of Anatolia straight to your kitchen. Perfect for a hearty meal or to impress guests!

Please click here for the full recipe, and then click on ‘more’.

El Pastificio de Nicola: Zuccotto: Italian Christmas Dessert Cake

Dec 16, 2021 | Zuccotto is a famous Italian dessert believed to have originated in Florence in the XVIth century. It is assembled by lining up soft sponge cake strips around the mold to create the frame of the cake, while the center is filled with a delicious creamy filling.

Please click here for the recipe (in English), and then click on ‘more’.

WIKIPEDIA: Zuccotto »

NZZ erklärt: Frauenrechte in Afghanistan: Müssen wir mit den Taliban kooperieren?

Oct 25, 2024 | Die Taliban haben den afghanischen Frauen und Mädchen fast jedes Recht genommen. Seit ihrer Machtübernahme 2021 unterdrücken sie Frauen immer mehr. Mädchen dürfen nach der 6. Klasse nicht mehr zur Schule gehen. Frauen dürfen in der Öffentlichkeit nicht sprechen. Und ihr Gesicht müssen sie verhüllen. Trotz dieser Menschenrechts-verletzungen sind die Taliban heute international breit vernetzt. Denn die internationale Gemeinschaft steht vor einem Dilemma. Kein Land will die Taliban als Regierung anerkennen. Sie zu isolieren funktioniert aber auch nicht. Denn um humanitäre Hilfe zu leisten, braucht es ein gewisses Mass an Kooperation mit den Taliban. Wir erklären, wie die Taliban die Frauen bisher eingeschränkt haben, welche Staaten mit den Taliban kooperieren und in welchem Dilemma sich westliche Länder befinden, die humanitär helfen möchten.


NYT:

World Opens to the Taliban Despite Their Shredding of Women’s Rights: Taliban officials have scored a series of diplomatic victories this year that have started a subtle shift toward normalizing their government. »

Inside Russia: Russia’s Central Bank Has Put Up the Interest Rate to 21%

Anyone’s savings would grow quickly with a rate like that! Read on and comment.
REUTERS: Russia's Nabiullina on raising rates to 21% »

Roundtable: Why Would Westerners Move to Russia?

Oct 23, 2024 | Russian President Vladimir Putin is inviting Westerners with shared values to live in Russia, portraying it as a "safe haven" for those looking to escape their neoliberal home countries.

Labour ‘Will Drop Plans for Outdoor Smoking Ban’

THE TELEGRAPH: Policy set to be axed after industry opposition amid fears for pubs, according to reports

Plans to ban smoking outside pubs are reportedly being dropped after opposition from the hospitality industry.

Proposals leaked earlier this year suggested the Labour Government would ban smoking in some outdoor areas, such as at restaurants and hospitals, to improve public health.

Concerns were raised over the new rules, which could include bans in beer gardens and outside stadiums.

The Guardian reported that Downing Street is now blocking the ban on outdoor smoking, citing one official who called it an “unserious policy”.

No 10 was understood to be watering down the plans, according to The Sun. » | Telegraph Reporters | Friday, October 25, 2024

This is good news. Now Labour should go one step further and abandon that ridiculous, draconian, undemocratic, illiberal generational smoking ban. In a world in which so many young people are into all sorts of extremely unhealthy and damaging drugs like cocaine and pink cocaine, it makes no sense whatsoever. Especially since increasingly fewer young people take up cigarette smoking anyway. – © Mark Alexander

Ken Hom's Beef Stir Fry | Ken Hom’s Own Recipe

Feb 1, 2024 | Learn from the best as Ken Hom masters this simple yet delicious beef stir fry recipe using his favourite high-quality wok. Discover Ken's best cooking tricks for this smoky grill-flavored dish, including tips on chopping using a cleaver, how to keep vegetables nutritious and advice on cutting down on oil use when wok cooking.

Please click here for the recipe, and then click on ‘more’.

The Obscene Wealth of the Ruling Class & Why You Should Hate Them Even More | Rob Larson | The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder

Oct 24, 2024 | Rob Larson, professor of economics at Tacoma Community College, to discuss his recent book Mastering the Universe: The Obscene Wealth of the Ruling Class, What They Do with Their Money, and Why You Should Hate Them Even More.

Professor Rob Larson then joins, first running through the numbers behind the modern era of wealth inequality and the validity of the parallels with the inequalities of the Gilded Age – from the overwhelming wealth of the top 1% to the minimal holdings of the masses – and the overwhelming social isolation of the upper class via class segregation that defines the stratification of these eras. Expanding on this, Professor Larson walks through the disconnect of the ruling class on the level of the interpersonal (with some strong examples from one Elon Musk) and material, diving deep into how both social institutions (e.g., the media) and economic institutions create (and celebrate) isolated worlds for the uber-wealthy, with boundaries explicitly designed avoid undesirables. Rob, Sam, and Emma then step back and examine the devastating impact this grotesque excess has on the rest of society, particularly in the opportunity cost of the absurd endeavors of the elite, before moving into an expansive conversation on the role of philanthropy in bolstering the power, ego, and wealth of the uber-rich, eventually wrapping up the interview with the central role labor and social organizing must play in the fight to even this playing field.


World Inequality Database here.