The origins of the pretzel are as twisted as its signature knot director of the Pretzel Museum in Erdmannhausen described the conflicting creation stories that ignite debate over swaths of Europe during a recent tour The more widely accepted explanation credits Italian monks during the Middle Ages for inventing the pretzel That’s in line with its roots in the Latin word “brachium,” or arm before its evolution into the German “brezel” and its English equivalent The Alsace region of France also lays claim have their own origin story and would feel outraged to be overlooked The Swabian legend involves the baker Frieder from the town of Bad Urach which isn’t far from this museum northeast of Stuttgart All I sought when I arrived was an ode to one of my favorite snacks I ended up biting off more than I could chew My love of the pretzel began at a young age At bakeries I find myself buying regular pretzels The Pretzel Museum is therefore a pilgrimage of sorts for me but a playground piece shaped like the pastry let me know I was in the right spot The museum is housed inside Emil Huober’s original pretzel factory which opened in 1950 as the first in the Wuerttemberg region and lasted four years before the company needed a larger space The building was converted into a museum more than 60 years later during the village’s 1,200th anniversary in 2016 The exhibits explain how the pretzel became not just a pastry but also a symbol of the baking profession A picture of a pretzel on a sign is all that’s needed to indicate a bakery the debate on its form is equally as knotty as the claim on its creation Explanations point to it resembling either the shape of monks praying or the pose Frieder’s wife made watching him trying to save his life by creating a new pastry for a duke But even the shape commonly thought of as a pretzel varies greatly in Germany The Baden and Swabian versions are cut on the belly to expose the inner layer while the Bavarian crust is supposed to break in the oven make the dough evenly thick throughout so the arms are larger than their Baden and Swabian counterparts the museum has rooms full of pretzel-themed artwork On the second floor is a special exhibition by local ceramic artist Birgit Stengel The one thing I missed during my visit was a chance to bake pretzels That isn’t an option during regular museum operating hours but for an additional fee weekday visitors can have that opportunity by making an appointment 6 and during the museum’s anniversary events in early July I was driving through the village of Steinheim an der Murr and saw the twisty telltale sign of a bakery yielding to my desire for a pretzel — or two pretzel baking and children’s birthday parties are available during the week by appointment only 3 euros for reduced categories and 12 euros for a family ticket Baking opportunities cost 50 euros per group; tours cost 30 euros plus the price admission this acquisition positions the company among the advanced brake system suppliers and aligns with its growth trajectory It will also help Advik establish a strong presence in Europe allowing it to expand its services and support its customers locally The company also mentioned that the acquisition will expand its product range and customer base while advancing the development of next-generation braking solutions stated that the acquisition of Powersports MTG including its two-wheeler braking system brand MAGURA will not only bring advanced hydraulic braking and clutch technology to a broader market but will also add manufacturing and research and development capabilities in Germany this acquisition is strategically important for Advik to access cutting-edge hydraulic braking and clutch technology Powersports MTG GmbH was established as a spin-off of the Bad Urach (Germany)-based powersports business from Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co KG and marketing of brake and clutch systems for two-wheelers Bhartia further noted that Powersports' customer base includes leading two-wheeler original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in Europe and the USA for braking and clutch systems He added that the acquisition would help Advik establish its footprint in Europe facilitating the expansion of its two-wheeler braking system portfolio globally This acquisition represents a step forward in Advik's vision of becoming a leading braking system supplier for two-wheelers Metro Rail Conference has acquired 1.05 acres of industrial land in Sri City marking a key milestone in its expansion strategy in India is located adjacent to the RED Star Polymers facility and will support scaling up the company’s manufacturing operations.This acquisition closely follows REHAU’s majority stake purchase (51 per cent) in RED Star Polymers Pvt Ltd reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Indian market The site offers strategic advantages in proximity a subsidiary of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH and global leader in premium home appliances has launched its first exclusive Bosch and Siemens brand store in Kolkata Located in the upscale Dhakuria neighbourhood the store signifies BSH’s strategic push in East India a region where it has recorded a 26 per cent CAGR between 2019 and 2025.Spanning 1,450 sq ft for Bosch and 850 sq ft for Siemens the new showroom is operated in partnership with Multi-Channel Electronics It offers customers a hands-on experience of BSH’s latest innovations is India’s only termiticide validated by CBRI and GreenPro This non-repellent soil treatment eliminates entire termite colonies effectively Premise ensures long-lasting protection with a proven safety and performance profile.Contact: Envu IndiaWebsite: www.envu.com. Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world Don't miss out on valuable insights and opportunities to connect with like minded professionals Construction World (CW) is India’s premier and largest circulated construction business magazine The international Stakeholder Dialog of HUGO BOSS gives interest groups and organizations an opportunity to present their perspective of the company’s sustainability work and speak directly with the persons responsible at HUGO BOSS.  These talks are a major cornerstone of strategic sustainability management at HUGO BOSS We take the opinions of our stakeholders very seriously the stakeholder dialogs have given impetus to important issues.  alongside our sustainability strategy "For a Bold & Better Future" the focus was on sustainable supply chain management The event in Metzingen provided a platform for dialog for approximately 90 experts from suppliers as well as HUGO BOSS employees sharing the passion for sustainability By 2020-11-04T05:00:00+00:00 GERMANY: Erms-Neckar-Bahn AG has begun work to modernise and electrify the 10 km Ermstalbahn between Metzingen and Bad Urach in Baden-Württemberg This forms part of the Regionalstadtbahn Neckar-Alb programme to develop a Karlsruhe-style tram-train network In the first stage a 600 m section of the route at Dettingen-Gsaidt is to be double-tracked an 80 m island platform provided and a digital interlocking installed This will enable trains on the branch to pass each other facilitating a planned increase in services from hourly to every 30 min Electrification is scheduled to be undertaken between May and September 2021 station platforms will be extended to 80 m and a new platform and associated trackwork is to be installed at Metzingen with the federal and Land governments between them contributing 90% Newly procured light rail vehicles are expected to be in use from 2026 the Ermstalbahn will be served by modern electric trains every 30 min’ cities and the surrounding area will be closer together’ adding that improved and environmentally friendly local services were predicted to bring a significant increase in ridership and modal shift from road to rail GERMANY: The Land of Baden-Wurttenberg and local authority body Zweckverband ÖPNV im Ammertal have awarded sole bidder DB Regio the Netz 18 contract to operate service RB63 between Herrenberg Metzingen and Bad Urach from December 2022 The regional passenger service will use the 21 km .. Regional tram-train and light rail project centred on Tübingen with upgrading and electrification of the Metzingen – Bad Urach Ermstalbahn (10·4 km) and of the Tübingen – Herrenberg Ammertalbahn (21·4 km) to be complete by 2022 GERMANY: One of 18 Alstom Lint 54 diesel multiple-units ordered by the Land of Baden-Württemberg’s rolling stock body SFBW for use on Hohenzollerische Landesbahn services was unveiled by locally-owned operator SWEG on October 15 The 140 km/h two-car DMU has a capacity of 150 passengers Site powered by Webvision Cloud Bike Europe is a part of VMNmedia. The following rules apply to the use of this site: Terms of Use and Privacy / Cookie Statement | Privacy settings German pump manufacturer Uraca GmbH & Co KG has bought Nürtingen-based Dynajet GmbH a designer and developer of high pressure tools and systems Established in 2001, Dynajet manufactures high pressure tools and systems for many industries and applications from gum removal to cleaning heavy machinery and concrete removal The pressure range of applications goes from 150 to 3000 bar “With Dynajet we have acquired a high value designer and manufacturer of professional high pressure water cleaning systems. Herewith, we strategically expand our complete product and power portfolio,” said Gunter Stoehr, CEO of Uraca “We are now in a better position to achieve long term goals in the high pressure cleaning market.” Together the firms offer a complete product line of mobile high pressure cleaning systems from 150 bar up to high end ultra high pressure systems Uraca and Dynajet have been cooperating for a number of years Dynajet already installs Uraca high pressure plunger pumps in their high pressure cleaning units Dynajet will remain an independent brand under Uraca ownership and employees will continue to develop and manufacture at the existing headquarters in Nürtingen Dynajet gains an enormous development and innovation potential Customers will benefit from the expanded offering of products and applications,” said Andreas Fellman Bad Urach-headquartered Uraca was founded in 1893 the privately held company has annual sales of approximately E70 million with exports accounting for more than 70% designs and constructs high pressure plunger pumps and pump systems for pressures up to 3000 bar and motor ratings up to 2600kW as well as complex high pressure cleaning systems Applications include the petrochemical and heavy industries Free access to this content is for qualifying individuals only Corporate and institutional access requires an appropriate license or subscription For more information contact institutions@markallengroup.com ShareSaveLifestyleTravelBliss Out In The Legendary Baths Of The Black ForestByJoni Sweet Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Joni Sweet is a journalist who covers travel 01:18pm ESTShareSaveThis article is more than 5 years old.Soak up the atmosphere in the Palais Thermal spa and all its Art Nouveau glory You might head to Sweden for massages or Finland for saunas spa culture is squarely focused on thermal baths which bubble up from thousands of feet below the Black Forest were first discovered by Romans seeking “health through water” some 2,000 years ago When a soak in these therapeutic pools eased their aches and pains these early wellness-seekers knew they had found what they were looking for Bathing has since become a religion in German spa towns like Baden-Baden and Bad Wildbad your body is sacred and the spa is its temple—a word befitting of the luxurious colonnaded spaces that house the thermal baths Visitors spend as much time soaking in the pools as they do soaking up the serene atmosphere Ready to experience the centuries-old ritual of bathing in the Black Forest Make a pilgrimage to these three enchanting spa towns in Southwest Germany this summer While you might expect a town focused on relaxation to be subdued The “Summer Capital of Europe” brims with bustling beer gardens a lively casino and outdoor dancing on midsummer eves—all part of the charm of this endlessly appealing destination Float in a thermal pool beneath a domed ceiling at the Friedrichsbad spa in Baden-Baden After stripping down to your birthday suit and showering get exfoliated by staffer brandishing a brush and soap soak in steam rooms and whirlpool baths and savor an eight-minute cream massage a burly attendant will wrap you in warm blankets and tuck you in to one of the soft beds in the circular relaxation room where you’ll have the best nap of your life While the Friedrichsbad will transport you back in time, the nearby Caracalla Spa gives travelers a chance to experience the modern take on thermal bathing in Baden-Baden The indoor-outdoor spa devotes most of its impressive real estate to pools and fountains filled with curative thermal spring water Travelers can also enjoy a variety of saunas hydrotherapy and waterfalls around the family-friendly facility The mountain’s panoramic views extend over the Black Forest and even across the border into France on a clear day By night, make your way to the famous Casino Baden-Baden it’s worth swinging by for the sightseeing The casino’s floor-to-ceiling oil paintings massive chandeliers and royal purple and red carpets would have made Marie Antoinette feel right at home Centrally located and oozing character, Dorint Maison Messmer is a smart place to stay in Baden-Baden where you can perch in the evening and watch passersby in the streets below as well as open fireplaces and private saunas spacious rooms at Dorint Maison Messmer in Baden-Baden the hotel has its own glamorous spa with saunas covered in mosaics and a ritzy pool beneath a colorful glass dome is one of the Black Forest's premier spa destinations Bad Wildbad feels like a fairytale setting brought to life boxy wooden buildings in pastel colors and expansive parks and gardens While they’re often overshadowed by the more famous spas in Baden-Baden Bad Wildbad’s thermal baths might be among the most alluring in all of Europe You’ll easily adapt to the laid-back atmosphere in this German resort town and you may even come to appreciate its unofficial muse Gioachino Rossini—Bad Wildbad throws a festival for the Italian opera composer and his contemporaries every summer Art Nouveau style floods the Palais Thermal Bad Wildbad’s premier bathing and sauna spa The black-and-white-striped arches of the giant doorways and windows contrast the blushing pink walls Romanesque statues add a heavy dose of elegance to perfectly symmetrical pools filled with turquoise water Sunlight streams into the building through stained glass windows And the geometrically patterned tile floors practically hypnotize anyone who looks at them It’s hard to believe that the spa’s beautifully restored ground level It's hard to believe that the beautifully restored Palais Thermal is 170 years old It would be a mistake to spend all your time on the lower level The decidedly modern upstairs area at Palais Thermal features tons of saunas cold plunge pools and foot baths that will soothe your every bodily woe The spa comes with a rooftop lounge with an outdoor pool and “panoramasauna,” where you can take in views of Black Forest from the heated wooden room Points of interest in this verdant area include the quaint English Church royal theater and a picturesque rose garden Climb the spiraling canopy walk in Bad Wildbad For more of the great outdoors in Bad Wildbad, take the funicular to Sommerberg You can climb to the top of the spiraling canopy path go forest bathing and walk across the 1,250-foot-long suspension bridge that dangles over the Enz valley You can’t leave Bad Wildbad without picking up some souvenirs from Rossini’s Soap Factory Its sweet shopkeepers make bars of moisturizing soap using essential oils and the thermal water of Bad Wildbad so travelers can continue experiencing its healing properties long after they’ve gone back home If you want to maximize your time at Palais Thermal, book a stay at Mokni’s Palais Hotel & Spa It offers guests access to the bathing facilities which are conveniently located right next door Stay at Mokni’s Palais Hotel & Spa on your spa holiday in Bad Wildbad Mokni’s sunlight-drenched rooms prove to be restful places to take sanctuary attentive service throughout the hotel and its on-site restaurant Bad Urach is a lovely destination for travelers eager to escape the big city The mountain valley town’s cobblestoned streets and half-timbered houses look like the scene of a postcard and you’ll feel instantly welcomed by its friendly Swabian culture While technically outside of the Black Forest area the destination has tons of nature to explore Hike to Bad Urach’s castle ruins and waterfall then restore your body at its extensive spa If you love saunas, you’re in for a treat at AlbThermen The Bad Urach spa boasts nearly every type of sauna on the planet in its sprawling sauna world and garden While it has traditional saunas in just about every temperature and humidity level you could imagine You can watch a hot mineral stone get lifted and lowered into a copper pot filled with cold water in “Haslauer Steinbad,” a gently heated wooden space that feels like a family heirloom inhale the deeply relaxing scent of herbs and fir boughs steaming over a traditional oven in the “Brechelbad” sauna These two experiences are completely distinct from others you’ll find in this region of Southwest Germany Relax in rustic saunas and thermal baths at AlbThermen in Bad Urach chill out in AlbTherman’s beautiful thermal pools The modern facilities contain both indoor and outdoor baths You’ll feel like a new person once you leave this variety-packed spa You can also make the easy, but steep trek to the ruins of the Hohenurach Castle mightiest and most important ruins in Southern Germany,” this attraction dates back to the 11th century and offers a glimpse at the history of this area You can also get amazing views of the sea of red-roofed houses in the town below Its historic building was once home to an old movie theater and brewery The owners have converted the space into a chic modern hotel Germany (BRAIN) — Magura and Bosch collaborated to create e-bike ABS brake components for the 2025 model year electric drives require rethinking brake technology with a study concluding that 29% of all e-bike accidents could have been avoided with a Bosch eBike ABS controlled electronically by the Bosch eBike ABS reduce the braking pressure on the front wheel to prevent locking the brakes on the e-bike engage intermittently until it comes to a complete stop and steering remains controllable Bosch will have two models — Trail Pro and Race — with ABS Pro for mountain bike applications while Magura is expanding its ABS lineup with compatible components Magura is expanding its ABS lineup with new brake rotors and sensor discs Magura's aim with its ABS braking components is increased safety and control through electronically assisted braking Download the 2019 Industry Directory Read the 2021 Sales Training Guide This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page it can only mean one thing—Germany’s gorgeous Easter markets are underway Be amazed at the transformation a simple egg can undergo at the hand of a talented and creative artisan or pick up household or garden decor in keeping with the coming of the spring season double-check dates and prepare all the necessary COVID-19 immunization documentation prior to travel of any distance Staatliche Museen zu Berlin The Kupferstichkabinett presents Willi Baumeister’s drawings in the first comprehensive museum exhibition of his work in Berlin since his major retrospective at the Neue Nationalgalerie in 1989 Baumeister was a passionate and meticulous draftsman throughout his life This is particularly true of the artist’s period of ‘inner emigration’ during the Nazi era when it was nearly impossible for him to paint in the studio he covertly made hundreds of drawings in Bad Urach in the Swabian Alps But even in the preceding years – Baumeister was awarded a professorship by the Städelschule in Frankfurt am Main in 1928 – drawing was an essential part of his work It served fundamentally not only as a preparation for painting or as a method of reflecting thereupon Nor was it merely used to develop print editions the drawings – at times in colour or made on coloured paper – are pictorially condensed compositions that stand on their own revolving time and again around the theme of the abstracted human figure and its movement and placement on surfaces and in space the line was of central importance in his art From the late 1910s up until Baumeister’s death in 1955 he created stylistically striking groups of work – including the Sportbilder (sport pictures) the Flämmchenbilder (small flame pictures) and the Ideogramme (ideograms) – in which the figure gradually develops into a pictorial icon which Baumeister also placed in literary narrative contexts in the 1940s One of the decisive figures bridging pre-war Modernism and post-1945 German and European abstraction Baumeister was committed to the figurative ‘prototypes’ that he enthusiastically found in prehistoric cave paintings His private collection of non-European objects contained a world of forms that was also a source of inspiration to him In addition to the 1930 painting ‘Femme’ – on loan from the Nationalgalerie – and approximately 50 drawings by Baumeister – many of them on loan from the Archiv Baumeister im Kunstmuseum Stuttgart and from a private collection – the exhibition also features prints by the artist from the Galerie des 20 comparative works by his contemporaries and friends (including Otto Meyer-Amden among others) from the collection of the Kupferstichkabinett 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The music used in animations is striking, while classical music is as "elegant and lively as flowing water", he says. "Children all love animation and the music used in it. I hope they can learn classical music skills and enjoy animations at the same time, so I combined the two," says Guo. The pianist has adapted more than 100 songs from cartoons. In the process, he has watched more than 500 cartoons, including such popular series as One Piece, Naruto and Digimon Adventure. It takes him 50 to 100 hours to complete one adaptation. At the end of 2010, Guo started to share his works online. His impressive performances have earned him more than 1 million fans and 170 million clicks on his You-Tube channel. His top Unravel adaptation recorded 31 million clicks as of this month. Guo was born in a small town, Bad Urach, in southern Germany. At the age of 4, he visited the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida with his parents. The background music stayed in his mind. He soon started playing the piano. Guo's piano teacher, Stefan Kramer, says he has a gifted memory for music. His parents never forced him to undertake any professional training. "Many teenagers don't have any passion for music. They study it only for good grades, and genuine hobbies are filtered out," says his father, Guo Jun. Maik Guo says he is very thankful for the way he was raised and the freedom he was given when he was young. Children will definitely follow through with something if they are really interested in it, he says. Unfortunately, many people still don't really understand why they are learning music and consider practicing instruments as "homework". "Music should never be seen as homework. And if you are forced to learn music, you will not be attracted to it," he says. He speaks from experience. When he was 16, he wanted to watch a lot of Japanese animations, but his parents wouldn't let him. He got a job packing soap during summer vacation instead. He was paid 12 euros ($14) per hour, plus 10 cents per piece. So he moved fast. "My father gave me an iPod so I could listen to music while I was packing. I packed the soap following the rhythm of the music." He earned 1,350 euros with his summer job and bought a computer with the money. Guo's personal interest in the piano drove him to eventually play it seriously. He participated in the Jugend Musiziert, a young musicians competition in Germany, at the age of 16. He won the first prize that year and in the following two competitions. He was then invited to play Beethoven's third piano concerto with the Botosani National Philharmonic Orchestra from Romania in Germany and Romania. Guo has been on a world tour every summer since 2013, playing for audiences in cities, including Los Angeles, Tokyo, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Vancouver. His ongoing tour in China, from July to October, covers 13 cities, including Beijing, Tianjin, Shaanxi's provincial capital, Xi'an, and Shenzhen in Guangdong province. The July concert in Guangdong's capital, Guangzhou, drew mostly high school and university students. Guo "knows his audience well, and he fills a gap in the animation music market", according to the Guangzhou-based Information Times newspaper. Guo says he used to purchase music scores online as a high school student. They were expensive and stretched his limited pocket money. Now he wants to share his music with as many people as possible, "all over the world". In the process, he also wants to continue arousing interest in playing the piano and their appreciation of classical music. "I hope people can learn to play the piano on their own initiative, instead of just doing it passively." Contact the writer at xuhaoyu@chinadaily.com.cn Pianist Maik Guo, 27, has played music from cartoon series and movies since childhood.Photos Provided To China Daily it lies delightfully close to a number of must-see attractions that are perfect for day trips you will find something exciting near Stuttgart Here is our pick of the best day trips in the area The romantic college town of Heidelberg enjoys an idyllic setting by the River Neckar and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country The magnificent ruins of the Heidelberg Castle are the most important sight of this town And a visit is not complete without a stop at Heidelberg University—the oldest university in Germany and one of the most sought-after in Europe This UNESCO City of Literature has an astounding number of bookshops Distance from Stuttgart: Approximately 120 km (74.5 mi) © Jim Trodel / Flickr Hohenzollern Castle crowning the lush green Mount Hohenzollern is the kind of sight that makes you forget that fairy tales are make believe the castle resembles something conjured with a magic wand rather than human hands more than 350,000 visitors live out their childhood dreams as they wander among its palatial interiors and chapels.Distance from Stuttgart: Approximately 68 kilometers (42.2 miles) Lichtenstein Castle Museum © DJDStuttgart / Pixabay Lichtenstein Castle is yet another stunning Gothic Revival-style structure that never fails to drop jaws appears to have risen out of the rugged cliffs [slot])); 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This pretty face you see here, my dear, it costs some.” More, it turns out, than she bargained for. The 27-year-old Urach, arguably Brazil’s most outspoken advocate of advancement through cosmetic surgery, recently went into septic shock and was placed on life support after a botched operation to augment her thighs, sparking a debate about the risks Brazilian women will take for beauty at a moment when the nation has surpassed the US as the world’s plastic surgery capital. It led the runner-up in Brazil’s “Miss Bum Bum” contest to express regret “that I put that poison in my body, mostly because I was too vain”. Urach appeared on television this week for the first time since falling ill two months ago, her wounds still so fresh that blood could be seen soaking through her skirt. Urach told Rede TV that she blamed “society, which unfortunately holds a standard of beauty in which you have to be perfect”. “I hope that these wounds at least serve as a warning to other women,” Urach added. Since Urach’s ordeal, several celebrities have come forward to disclose that similar procedures had sent them to the hospital. In October, a 39-year-old woman died from a pulmonary embolism hours after hydrogel was injected in her buttocks in the city of Goiana. Read moreExperts and activists worry that Brazil’s culture of beauty has numbed women to the dangers and encouraged them to experiment with riskier untested materials and methods and even unlicensed practitioners “They are selling us these plastic surgeries these synthetic injections like it was any other product,” said Sara Winter a women’s rights activist who protested on Copacabana beach in December with a large needle made of cardboard and signs sending good wishes for Urach’s recovery While Brazil has around 5,500 certified plastic surgeons another 12,000 doctors without specialised training are performing cosmetic procedures according to the country’s Federal Council of Medicine or even people with no medical training at all Brazil’s Plastic Surgery Society said Urach was given a dose of silicone gel 200 times what the government allows and used a hydrogel that isn’t approved by the US Food and Drug Administration It is not clear where or even who carried out the procedure on Urach; she hasn’t disclosed the information Despite the debate there is no sign of flagging demand to fight sagging flesh Brazil recently surpassed the United States in plastic surgeries according to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery a reality TV star she met in the Miss BumBum contest told the celebrity news site EGO that the two used to schedule visits to the plastic surgeon together as if it were “a trip to the mall” Many young women visit doctors asking to look like models such as Urach has urged doctors to think of themselves as “a psychologist with a scalpel in his hand” “Women’s lives changed,” said Dr Fernando de Almeida president of the São Paulo chapter of the Society of Plastic Surgery “Plastic surgery helps women who thought their life was over just because their breasts sagged and their belly got ugly.” “Plastic surgery is so tied to this dream of becoming somebody,” said Alvaro Jarrín a College of the Holy Cross professor who has researched the expansion of plastic surgery among low-income patients in Brazil “For the growing middle class with more purchasing power plastic surgery is a means for upward mobility.” Urach once said that she had her nose job “to have the face of a rich girl” and after placing runner-up in the a 2012 beauty pageant that crowned Brazil’s best bottom Urach was invited to a reality show where she stripped naked and became a TV host known for incidents like pouring water on her breasts while interviewing politicians about a drought hitting south-east Brazil Urach’s problems were a reminder of her own botched operation Prisco is still recovering from a 2013 surgery carried out by a woman she later discovered did not have a medical degree The procedure was to put a type of acrylic glass filler in her bottom to add more shape but it resulted in an infection that spread throughout her body and left her hospitalised for six months but authorities have yet to locate the woman who carried out the procedure No one tells you about all the problems it will cause you,” said Prisco I didn’t even need this because I looked good In the end I forgot that the most important thing is to be healthy and happy.” Bike India Best Bikes in India | No.1 Two Wheeler Magazine January 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment Powersports MTG GmbH are a manufacturer of motorcycle braking and clutch actuation hydraulic systems A leading Indian automotive product manufacturer have successfully acquired Powersports MTG GmbH a mechanical and hydraulic braking system and clutch system manufacturer for motorcycles commonly known as “Powersports,” was created as a spin-off company for the powersports business from Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co which most people should be able to recognise as MAGURA MAGURA is a German company based in Bad Urach They develop and are known worldwide as manufacturers of high-quality bike components with a focus on brake and clutch systems for two-wheelers This acquisition expands ADVIK’s product range and customer base and was executed through ADVIK’s Singapore-based subsidiary Powersports ended 2024 with a strong revenue tending to 30 million Euro “This acquisition of the two-wheeler braking system of MAGURA with a rich history of more than 100 years not only brings advanced technology for hydraulic braking and clutch system to a larger part of the World it also adds manufacturing and research & development capabilities in Germany this acquisition is very strategic to ADVIK to get access to hydraulic braking and clutch technology Powersports customers include leading two-wheeler OEMs in Europe and the USA for braking and clutch systems This would help ADVIK to establish its footprint in Europe from where it can expand and service its customers at its doorstep This is a step forward into our vision of being a leading braking system supplier in the World for two-wheelers (motorcycle and scooter)” “ADVIK would carry forward the legacy of more than 100 years and strategically expand the two-wheeler braking system portfolio Worldwide.” Managing Partner of MAGENWIRTH Technologies GmbH said: “I am excited to hand over this company to ADVIK a group who has the prowess to further grow the two-wheeler braking systems business I am sure the Powersports business has found its righteous place Powersports‘s lineup includes motorcycle master cylinders (slanted radial fully radial and axial master cylinders) in addition to calipers (floating caliper and fixed caliper) Also Read: Norton Motorcycles Announce Global Expansion Sayantan De – who has written posts on Bike India and website in this browser for the next time I comment The Yamaha FZ-S Fi Hybrid has been launched at Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom) Yamaha claim that this is India’s first sub-150-cc hybrid motorcycle More about this. 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