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Design Classic: The Barcelona Chair

Thomas — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:03:27 +0000

Design Classic: The Barcelona Chair is a post from: Words About Things

Design Classic: The Barcelona Chair is a post from: Words About Things You may not have heard of the Barcelona Chair but you will defiantly recognize it. As far as chairs go it is one of the most iconic designs of all time (perhaps only beaten by Robin Day’s polypropylene stacking chair). Ludwig Mies van [...]

Oktoberfest 2009 kicks off in Munich

Thomas — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:43:16 +0000

Oktoberfest 2009 kicks off in Munich is a post from: Words About Things

Oktoberfest 2009 kicks off in Munich is a post from: Words About Things The Germans clearly know how to have a good time. They might not be known for their sense of humor but they certainly seem to like their beer. Oktoberfest 2009 has officially begun after the Mayor of Munich declared ‘Ozapft is’ (the [...]

Smoking Ban and Recession to blame for Germans drinking less beer?

Thomas — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:40:41 +0000

Smoking Ban and Recession to blame for Germans drinking less beer? is a post from: Words About Things

Smoking Ban and Recession to blame for Germans drinking less beer? is a post from: Words About Things The credit crunch has hit Germany and it’s affecting beer sales. As the country’s heads towards its worst economic climate since the Second World War the Germans are cutting back on the booze. Last year the average [...]