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The days are getting shorter and the air indoors drier. This can affect not only the mood, but also the skin. It is therefore all the more important to take appropriate preventive measures and make small beauty stops every now and then to do something good for your body (and soul). But what happens if you take care of your skin regularly, but incorrectly? The good news is that if you know which mistakes are particularly common in your skin care routine, you can often avoid them. The following "mishaps" happen comparatively often and can contribute to the skin not being able to benefit fully from the treatments. Mistake No. 1: Care products and skin type do not match Anyone who is surprised that creams and co. seem to be ineffective should check whether the products used and the skin type match. A classic example: men with oily skin need different care than men with combination skin, etc.. Those who...

The Westin Leipzig is once again in the headlines The news hit - among others on social media - like a bomb. Singer Gil Ofarim posted a video and accused the Westin Leipzig of not serving him due to the fact that he was wearing a necklace with a Star of David. A "Mr. W." had asked him to take off the chain. How shocked the "Let's Dance" winner was about this was written all over his face a few minutes after the incident. The image of the hotel has suffered a further blow. Meanwhile, it is reported that - apart from Gil's portrayal - there would be other reports about the incidents at the reception. In the counterstatement, it is said that the singer had scolded and clashed with the staff. Whether the surveillance camera footage will provide clarity remains to be seen. What is certain, however, is that this is not the first time that an employee of the hotel has been accused of this kind....

On the 90th birthday of Desmond Tutu Desmond Tutu turns 90. He has long been an advocate for greater tolerance and supports, among other things, the fight against racism and homophobia. In this context, it is particularly interesting that the archbishop emeritus is thus taking a stand against his church. In Africa, among other places, the pressure on the LGBTQI+ community from church circles is very high. Many priests never tire of emphasizing that homosexuality is a sin. Desmond Tutu has been striking completely different tones here for a long time. Queers in Africa and in many other parts of the world thank him. Tutu compares racism and homophobia with each other For Tutu, being open to other nations but condemning homosexuality is contradictory. Already in several speeches he made clear how closely racism and homophobia are linked. A person would not choose his or her sexual orientation....

Autumn - now we cook together! The best pumpkin recipe ideas When the days get longer, many couples get into the kitchen. When cooking and baking together, you often get to know the respective partner from a different side. How good that autumn offers a delicious and colorful kitchen to spend many creative hours together at the stove. For example, what could be more delicious than pumpkin soup in different variations? The following ideas show, among other things, that between October and November/December it does not have to remain only with this classic. And yet: on a list that deals with the best pumpkin recipe ideas, the soup - just for the sake of completeness - must not be missing. Recipe idea No. 1: the soup To create a delicious pumpkin or a cream of pumpkin soup, it is not necessary to rely exclusively on the Hokkaido pumpkin. Among other things, the butternut squash is also popular when it comes to...

Some people criticize the diversity parking spaces in Hanau The recently inaugurated diversity parking lots have become the subject of heated debate. Now, among others, the Hanau City Council has already spoken out and stated that these are by no means exclusively parking spaces for members of the community, but would be parking spaces for everyone. The "colorful" parking spaces are largely located in the center of Hanau in the underground parking garage "Am Markt". From here, it is not far to the city's popular shopping opportunities. Partly unobjective criticism Certainly, it was clear to those involved from the very beginning that not everyone was comfortable with the idea of "rainbow parking". The prejudice quickly made the rounds, especially on social networks, that the diversity parking spaces were exclusively parking spaces for queers. Also in the context of a conversation with the DPA, the city...

Twitter does not want to disclose how it deals with hate messages The fact that there are many people on the Internet who spread hate messages and hate speech is not new. At the latest since the invention of social networks, many users seem to regard the Internet as a kind of "lawless space. Even insults against queers are (frighteningly) part of the daily routine for many. Over time, however, many platforms have decided to counteract this. Among other things, there are various functions that can be used to report hate speech, spam and the like. Twitter is currently steering a bit against the tide here. Although a court in Paris has demanded that the platform disclose how it combats hate speech on the Internet, the platform operator does not want to comment on this specifically. Many people are dissatisfied with the activities of the short message service in terms of combating hate messages. Among other things, there ...

What consequences does the "Yes" to marriage for all have for Swiss queers? At the end of September, many Swiss people breathed a sigh of relief. Because: by referendum it was decided that marriage for all will be approved. Thus, a big step was made on the way to more equality. But what does this actually mean exactly? What do queer couples in Switzerland now have to consider? The following articles provide information, but also show that there are some questions associated with Swiss marriage for all. The good news, however, is that no major bureaucratic hurdles seem to have to be overcome either in connection with marriage among queers or with regard to the conversion of registered partnerships into marriages. Same-sex weddings can (presumably) be celebrated from July 2022! This was probably one of the most frequently asked questions surrounding same-sex marriage in Switzerland: From when may...

LGBTQI+ action plan aims to improve the situation for queers in Dortmund. Even though the situation of queers has continued to improve over time, it is still not possible to speak of full equality in many areas. Now, further steps in the direction of a more tolerant society are to be tackled. Recently, the city council of Dortmund decided that an action plan should be worked on. Among other things, not only the administration but also the community is to be involved in this. The focus of the action is on the areas of equality and tolerance. The action plan is also supported by politicians, among others. Thus, the CDU and the Greens strongly advocated to stand up more for the rights of queers in Dortmund in the future. First steps - what's going wrong? Admittedly, "action plan" sounds very vague at first. After all, there are - especially in connection with the situa...

Prince Charming, episode 8: the clash with mom and dad The events surrounding the current Prince Charming, Kim, are getting more and more exciting. But what would a dating show like "Prince Charming" be without a clash with the parents. Robin, Thomas and Maurice now have to give their all once again to make as perfect an impression as possible. After all, over the course of the various episodes, it became clear time and again how good the relationship between Kim and his family is. Here, it definitely can't hurt to have at least one advocate on your side. ATTENTION: From now on there will be spoilers! If you don't want to know what happens next in the current season of Prince Charming, don't read on! What do mom and dad say to the "Tie Cavaliers"? At first everything looks like a single date, but in the end everything turns out differently. Thomas is invited, but in the end sits not only Kim, but also his parents gege...