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Hello dear Blog readers and welcome back! It has been a while and we are happy that you are showing interest in our colorful, versatile publication again.😀 Not often do we get political on here. It is ironic and counter-productive, that potentially valuable opinions and facts that could cause change, are not being shared or being held back by someone because they might question the impact of their views. Or they simply doubt if their input could matter.. However, now is the time to speak up regardless!

Because on the other hand, incompetent, greedy and corrupt 'politicians' - let me see that CV - what (besides connections) qualifies you to be here in the first place - elevated to the top by a rigged system, are so sure of themselves, that they do not only address their own nation, but also feel the need to hold a live press conference every day, for an extended period of time, to address the whole world and spread false information without shame. They have no self-doubt. They have no censor. There is no fact-checking. They just go for it! :D

Reptilian brain alert

This is one of the reasons why, we need to get political on here today. We have had a very confident man run Germany once. It did not turn out well. I think it is no secret, that we are big fans of the United States, the land of possibilities and we are currently looking over with great concern. Concern for the American people, concern for democracy. We feel like, we are in Europe and there is only so much we can do from here, now that the US election is coming up very soon. But we can sure write a blog post!

From the international health crisis that is affecting us all, to the misinformation that is being spread via social media via millions of $$$ in paid ads to influence voters once again, to the protests on the streets about racial inequality that has been going on for decades and a leadership that is now sending out brutal forces to fight and silence its countries own people when they want to speak up for change. And this is only the beginning?! As one late night host put it, this is the president presenting himself from his 'good side' to be re-elected.

Today's events, have nothing to do with the rules of democracy this country was founded on. A country built by immigrants! Now you might ask yourself why do I, a German citizen, need to write an article/opinion piece about that.. Look, the First Lady is from Slovenia and she is frequently addressing the whole American nation. If it would not be for Austria, Slovenia would be our direct neighbor! So I am not too shy to address the nation as well! :D

'Dark Money' a presentation by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

Fun fact: Melania Trump received the 'Einstein Visa' for special abilities.

Based on the reliable source that is Wikipedia, she resided in the U.S. briefly on a visitor's visa and then - somehow - obtained an H-1B work visa. 'Who is eligible for H-1B visa? One of the basic requirements for H1B is education. To qualify for the H-1B visa category, the prospective H-1B employee must hold a U.S. bachelor's or higher degree or the equivalent. The person must hold a U.S. equivalent 4 years' bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university.'

We have checked the education section of Melania Trump's Wikipedia page and there is literally almost nothing there. 1 year of studying Architecture in Ljubljana before dropping out. Not sure if there is a certificate for posing nude. If so, she may have obtained that but it is not an equivalent to a BA or Masters degree in no book, in no country. And this is not bullying, this is basic fact checking, a common practice in good journalism you won't find on Fox News or 'Paid for by Trump - News' as we'd like to nickname that channel. Also, this visa information is freely available for anybody who cares to check. No one really does.

In 2000 Melania Trump petitioned for the right to permanent residency under the EB-1 program, a program designed for people with "extraordinary abilities" which got approved. So what exactly are these special abilities you may ask. Tolerating adultery? Allegedly silently condoning the criminal activities you are witnessing around you on a daily basis? We may never know.

Can you qualify with such outstanding special abilities, to not only live in the White House, but also address the nation and take international trips on American tax payer money? We are not sure about that. We just know our fellow German, Albert Einstein, who also emigrated to the United States, would have had a few questions about that. And whatever the case may be, we women need to stick together and having this husband, is a punishment in itself that nobody deserves.

We get about 9200 visitors a month, with Germany taking the 3rd place and US readers taking the 2nd spot only after Hong Kong. Nobody knows exactly why this Blog is so appealing to the great people of Hong Kong but we appreciate you! Please keep in mind that this is an opinion piece. You are free to form your own opinion. When powerful, influential and wealthy public figures we have counted on to take action in a positive way, stay silent because they fear for their career, it is even more important for even an unknown blogger on a budget, to take a stand. Thank you for your attention. Danke! Believe it or not, we care about America.

Your vote counts. What is on the line? Only about EVERYTHING. Cast your vote on time.

Hey everyone, I just came back from my short family trip to the baltic sea and I brought some news with me! While we were sitting on the beach (me trying hard to get a tan but I got more like a sunburn 🏖️) we saw a guy on a Fliteboard passing us by in the distance.. We were like: What is this thing?! So once I got back to my laptop, I googled flying surf board or something like that and there it was, listed on google shopping: The Fliteboard!

This is the Fliteboard available in 3 different colors

A pricey gadget, probably for when you already have everything else. So I went on the website and found out it was invented by Australians a few years ago already and get this, on the website I also found the following quote: 'Described by Shopify founder Tobias Lütke as 'the most magical gadget on the planet', the boards sell for $15,950 in Australia.' So some people already know about this board for a while. I know about it just now!🌊

Matthew McConaughey is that you?!?

This whole thing reminds me of the time when I wanted a hoverboard but it never arrived so I got a refund and around that time hoverboards started exploding here and there so I was kind of glad I did not get one after all. But I would still take one as a gift! :) Don't get me wrong. I am curious to find out how a Fliteboard works and also how you can get back on it once you fall into the water. There seems to be a remote for it..🏄

On the website the Fliteboard is being described like this: 'No wind, no problem' could be the motto for two of Australia’s latest sports tech entrepreneurs, with Andrew Ross and David Trewern reshaping surfing one wave at a time. From something that can only be done in the right weather conditions at beaches with waves, surfing will become a year-round sport. Our custom designed waterproof handheld remote provides intuitive control. The display shows GPS speed, remaining battery power and time, energy used per kilometre.'

Having a Fliteboard only really makes sense, if you live near the beach and safe if you are a very good swimmer - just in case! It is somehow unreal, to see someone literally flying over the water like that. When technology is being applied to sports. Imagine taking this board to reach a boat nearby.. My main concern would probably be battery life because you do not want the battery to go to zero when you are way far out. We think, this is definitely an exciting invention! 💡

all images © Fliteboard

Hello everybody, welcome back. As you know by now, there are protests going on worldwide, initiated by the senseless and violent crime against George Floyd of Minneapolis. In turbulent times like this, all of us need thoughtful and decisive leadership. Since we already know, that we can not expect to get that from a Reality TV Show host, we need to turn to America's Late Night hosts instead. When times are uncertain and confusing, it is always appreciated to receive a summary of the latest events by Stephen Colbert.

Additionally, here is Trevor Noah's very open and real take, on what is happening right now. He has some really insightful thoughts to share. Good that we switched notifications on so we saw this video, right after it was released. We said it before and we say it again, Trevor Noah is making a huge impact since several years now and we think with his authenticity and ability to share the truth and important facts, even within a comedic setting, he will be mentioned in the history books. Keep it up Trevor!

work by Eme Freethinker

Even before covid-19 and these protests, there were alarming signs regarding to which direction this is all headed. Big tech companies, our data and their - allegedly - financially rewarding bond with the evil but powerful of the world. It is TIME to make a conscious decision to return to humanity, authenticity and to what really matters in life. The majority of people today is glued to their screens 24/7. It is the biggest mind f*ck in history. This is a personal opinion piece by the way.

Stephen Colbert

Yet, on the upside, what big tech companies underestimate, is that besides the possibility of using these platforms to spread fake stories /information to manipulate people/voters (see previous post) it is also very easy for people to spread real events worldwide with a tap of a button on a phone screen. Don't forget that. Otherwise this crime would have never been exposed. That is the yin and yang of it all. In conclusion, if they utilize these tools for bad - we may as well utilize them for good and to make justice possible.

Trevor Noah

This is a stock photo to enhance the positive energy of this post

Hello everyone, I thought I give you a little glimpse into what the lockdown situation is currently like in Germany. So ever since March, most stores and all schools are closed. You can still go to the supermarket, where they disinfect the shopping basket once you return it. Keeping your distance to other shoppers is required, wearing a mask during the shopping run is recommended but not ordered by law as of yet. Necessary places like hospitals and elderly homes continue to operate, with additional safety measures. Just like everywhere, protective gear is in high demand and sold out in stores mostly. But you can still get it on online - sent from China or from within Germany where self sewn re-usable cotton mask stores pop up online left and right with any prints/colors you can imagine.

Greetings from my (backyard) home office to yours.

Daily quarantine routine does not really include make-up. 💁🏻

There was an article on LinkedIn recently, titled: Is this the end of the influencer? And I just thought: I sure hope so. :D If you think about it, only if you pretend your life, your skin, YOUR MAKE-UP and your relationship is perfect, will you get the admiration of thousands of instagram followers and $brand deals$. This platform and the way it is being used now brainwashed people. It is a dangerous concept because if you are a real person with real problems you can't score. Also, I think a personal life is a precious thing to have.💎

There is a very well known business strategist who held countless keynote speeches. He has a very young easy to impress audience and he (still) says you should be on social media 24/7. How irresponsible?! He has 2 children. Guess how many hours a day they are on social media.. ZERO is my guess.(PS. I used it when it was NOT what it is now) As a woman you barely want to go outside when you are not photoshopped into perfection.. That is what I think, now imagine being a teenager in these times. 🤔

A quote to remember: Perfect is not real and real is not perfect. Meanwhile we are facing environmental issues and barely anybody is talking about what is really going on and what does not work in reality at all. It is the ideal cover up. Pretend everything is fine, get paid by big brands to keep up the facade and nobody has to take action - because everything is great, right? False. Because the current problem is so immense that it broke through the surface and damn right it finally burst the instagram bubble, if you are paying attention. So this brings me to the main topic of this post: How do I spend my time in quarantine?

During quarantine I like to play with my dog Scotty all day

because I think it is a productive way of spending my time.🐶😊

I had a family Easter BBQ with my parents. Did you know, that if you request a song from ALEXA and it does not have it, it will play a playlist of songs similar to the one you originally wanted? It can also just play any radio station.. I am not sure about all its functions since it is not mine. It belongs to my parents, it was a gift from my nephew.🎶

So to add a bit more excitement to the BBQ I requested a song. Since I like RnB and Hip Hop, it was that type of song.. but Alexa did not have it so the recommended playlist started.. and we literally went from a radio station that was playing 'imagine all the people..' to this song:

That was also the moment, when I was glad my parents don't speak English.

This playlist went on for a while and I have to say Alexa came up with some good Hip Hop/RnB songs from the past, when things were different.

So what else am I doing during my time in isolation: I do some graphic design for my online projects and watch many, many youtube videos. Question: How many videos on ecommerce can 1 person watch? How many webinars about ecommerce can 1 person take part in? The answer is: Never too many. God bless the day, when I finally figure it out. But I think I am half-way there. So much great content about it. The best thing is the location independence. When I watch travel videos, I realize what international food I miss: Chipotle for example. We don't have that here at all. I love tacos or a burrito with guac!! 😊🌮🌮

Also, I think it is worth a mention that this little Blog right here - has won an award! My first award ever. Under other circumstances I could be really happy about it. I got an e-mail that said I have won the Excellence in Business Award in the category Best UK News & Entertainment Blog! To which I can only say: Wow, thank you. I am glad someone likes what I am doing. So this is now an award-winning Blog. Which makes me an award winning writer. OMG.😱

Watching a press conference that does not contain true facts.

In all seriousness, these are uncertain times for everyone. I am also worried and I am thinking a lot about what is next.. I was in London when all of this started. But there are only 2 ways of handling it and I chose hope over fear. Even with articles like this, I want to send out some positive energy to all those who need it right now.
We are in this together - we go through it together. I am also watching a lot of motivational content on YouTube and I want to conclude this award winning article with a message from one of my 3 favorite coaches: Lisa Nichols. Listen to this and feel better. Thank you for stopping by.