london-based collective the young punx are obviously on a releasing spree, as i had promotion material for two new releases of them in my inbox within just a few days. first up is an excellent remix by one of the most underrated producers from the uk, going by the name of phonat. actually one of the first discodust posts ever included a track by him but i'd better not talk about that as it was back then in our initial criminal days. anyway, ever since then i am wondering why he has not blown up big time yet - originating from the breaks scene, all his tracks are always bouncing heavily, are funky and feature a lot of my favorite things such as vocoders and retro disco sounds. his rework of 'fire' is just what the name implies, straight fire:  read more »

I love my IPA's and Pale Ales, both having descended from English style ales where most of American craft brews get their inspiration. But Germany has a long and storied brewing history, and there are many beer styles that can only be had by flying across the Atlantic.  read more »

Posted: by CanuckRover (2 weeks ago)

BERLIN - Germans looking to drown their sorrows over skyrocketing gas and food prices are going to have to think again: beer prices are going up, too.

. On 5 April 1933 Kurt Weill advised the artistic director of the Parisian ensemble Les Ballets 1933 Boris Koncho, to cable Bertolt Brecht in Italy and request that he come immediately to Paris and start work with him that very same week. Brecht agreed and the two threw themselves into the creation of The Seven Deadly Sins.  read more »

Reggae Artist ABDOUL ART DEBUT EP

‘WAKE UP IN THE MORNING’

Abdoul Art is roots reggae originaly from Marrakesh Morocco. After his short successful appearance, and his reggae group The Herbalitz in Berlin a few years ago, Abdoul Art propelled himself to the forefront of conscious roots reggae with his Debut EP Wake up in the morning.

Released by his Independent Reggae Label Humble Sounds Records last year this album features minutes of pure conscious New Reggae Flavor, that are sure to uplift the hearts and souls of roots music lovers all over the world.  read more »

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BERLIN (AP) - Peter Mussbach, general manager of Berlin's famed
Staatsoper, is leaving due to differences over programming.

Brewpub
Date and time reviewed: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:37:25 EDT

Overall Score: 96.7
Selection: 4.5 | Service: 5 | Atmosphere: 5 | Food: N/A

Reviewer: Graz

I thouroly enjoy the Tripple Seven. The beer is OUTSTANDING. The seasonals are worth the trip to the brewery all by themselves. If you get to Vegas. Check this place out. The Men's Room near the brewery even has a piece of the Berlin Wall over the urnals! -No kidding!

I found the hotel to be reasonably priced even though I didn't earn any comps. Walking distance to the Freemont Street Experience and the 4 Queens, Horseshoe, and Golden Nugget.  read more »