#Nuremberg guide

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Travel Guide Nuremberg Germany

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"Nuremberg Unveiled: Your Ultimate Guide to Exploring this Historic City in Germany"

Nuremberg Unveiled Introduction: Nuremberg is a city that is famous for its architecture, museums, and historical landmarks. One of the most prominent landmarks in Nuremberg is the Nuremberg Castle, which is a medieval fortress that has stood the test of time for over a thousand years. The castle was once the residence of the Holy Roman Emperors and is now a popular tourist attraction. Another…

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The Pocket Guide to Nuremberg's Best Beer

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i. Reading Looking For The Good War has, among many other things, I think really helped me to clarify and articulate what I find so disquieting about "Points" as an episode. (Which is not all of it! There are certainly plenty of scenes that I find fascinating and/or enjoyable to watch.) But:

"It is much easier to tell a sentimental war story with a happy ending, in which valor eclipses causes and reconciliation triumphs over everything--a comedy, in other words--than it is to tell another, unsentimental kind of story." (page 89)

This is what it is, exactly--"in which valor eclipses causes and reconciliation triumphs over everything" could more or less be the logline of "Points." This is most egregiously evident to me in the scene of Nazi general's surrender, but the scene where Winters tells the Nazi officer to keep his sidearm is also I think highly indicative of this drive towards reconciliation, however rotten, above all else. And Samet articulates that wonderfully, and articulates as well the cost of this type of narrative:

"Yet sentimentality does more than shape the way we commemorate wars. It informs all those cultural and sociological attitudes in the shadow of which wartime and postwar policies are crafted, and it prevents a more productive and enduring sympathy that, in cooperation with reason, might guide our actions and help us become more careful readers of war's many ambiguities and false seductions." (page 83)

ii. The layers of dislike I have for the Nazi general scene are manifold; the mirroring of Winters and the Nazi general and thereby Easy Company with the Nazi soldiers feels incredibly sinister, perhaps most aggressively so in its weird push to rehabilitate the Nazis as soldiers, and thus to both foreshadow (within the world of the show) and echo (in the world of the audience) the archetypal defense that Nazi higher-ups would put forward at Nuremberg and beyond, that they were just following orders.

iii. The mirroring of Winters and Easy Company with the Nazis is clearly intentional, and somewhat bizarrely explicit ("You've found in one another a bond that exists only in combat among brothers") and maudlin (the panning shots over the Nazi soldiers' faces and wounds), and by the end the urge to parallel the two leaders and the two armies--indeed, to collapse one into the other, in order to make them functionally the same--seems to cause a sort of scriptwriting amnesia about who these words are actually being said by and to. Once again the greater historic context makes this especially chilling, Operation Paperclip being perhaps the most salient point to evoke. (I am also haunted, forever, by a statistic that Michael C. C. Adams cites in The Best War Ever, that a September 1945 survey of American GIs found that 22% believed the Nazi treatment of Jewish people to be justified. Granted, this survey would not have been taken using modern sampling methods, and who knows what the sample size was to begin with or what soldiers in particular were being surveyed. But still.)

iv. The scene leans heavily into the idea of a unique soldierly bond that unites not only each individual army within itself but bonds the two armies together. ("You've found in one another a bond that exists only in combat, among brothers who've shared foxholes, held each other in dire moments, who've seen death and suffered together.") Besides being disquieting for reasons I state above, I think it's notable that the Nazi general's speech emphasizing the brotherhood of soldiers happens directly after the short scene between Winters and Sobel, wherein Winters chides Sobel on a point of military ritual ("We salute the rank, not the man"). Sobel is outside the brotherhood; he doesn't understand how to be a soldier; whereas the Nazis are within the brotherhood, so much so that they are allowed to articulate its terms. (This is egregious no matter what, but becomes all the more so when it is framed as a Jewish man being excluded from the "club" of military brotherhood while WASP Americans and literal Nazis are allowed in.) (Meanwhile, Liebgott occupies a sort of bizarre placement in this scene, there to ventriloquize--indeed, perhaps neutralize, or even legitimize--the Nazi general's words, but not speak for himself.)

v. This gets to another point that Samet makes that stuck out to me, about the inherent tautology of military culture. She quotes William Styron, who in a 1964 review of General Douglas MacArthur's memoir said:

"Anyone who has lived as a stranger for any length of time among professional military men, especially officers, is made gradually aware of something that runs counter to everything one has been taught to believe—and that is that most of these men, far from corresponding to the liberal cliché of the super-patriot, are in fact totally lacking in patriotism. They are not unpatriotic, they simply do not understand or care what patriotism is. [...] A true military man is a mercenary [...] and it is within the world of soldiering that he finds his only home." (Samet quotes Styron on page 233; I'm quoting here from the full review)

The point of being a soldier is to be a soldier; the point of the military is to have a military. She also has this to say--especially saliently, I think, for obvious reasons--about Ambrose, and his perspective specifically in Citizen Soldiers:

"By means of emphasis and convenient omission, Ambrose preserves his focus on unity, not division; right, not wrong; liberation, not subjugation. Paradoxically, given that he makes so much of American idealism, he often subordinates a consideration of causes altogether to a veneration for the magnificence of the army itself. The creation of that army, rather than the victory it made possible, becomes 'the great achievement of the American people and system,' just as the nation's 'greatest nineteenth-century achievement' had been, according to Ambrose, 'the creation of the Army of the Potomac' rather than the end it eventually secured--the abolition of chattel slavery." (page 46)

Here we are back to the first Samet quote from above: valor eclipses causes and reconciliation triumphs over everything. To be a military man--to be part of the club, the brotherhood, the "bond that exists only in combat"--is to "subordinate a consideration of causes altogether to a veneration for the magnificence of the army itself." The country and the cause that the Nazi general and his soldiers fought "bravely, proudly" for become sublimated, while that bravery and pride, stripped of more specific meaning, is extolled. What matters, by the time this scene happens--and it's the last scene in the core section of the episode, followed only by the close of the frame structure with Winters and Nixon and then the baseball scene-cum-epilogue--is not the American cause that Easy Company was fighting for, and certainly not the Nazi atrocities they were fighting against, but rather a reconciliation that views the experience of war as preeminently important. Sobel, who did not experience combat, is dismissed; the Nazi general, who did, is legitimated.

vi. And that, I think, is the core of the message that Band of Brothers promotes. Fandom often refers to the show in passing as propaganda, but I'm not sure that really gets to the heart of what it is, in the end, saying. I would suggest that it's not merely propaganda; it's a recruitment poster. It's not selling truth, justice, and the American way (or if it is, it's doing so only incidentally); it's selling the experience of being in the military as a transformative and ultimately positive one, that unites (a certain subset of) men through the unique crucible of battle, beyond any concerns about what, exactly, one is fighting for. So long as you know when and how to salute, you too can be a part of the brotherhood.

vii. All of which gets back to the scene earlier in "Points," when the Nazi colonel surrenders to Winters. The colonel first makes the explicit parallel between the Nazis and the Americans, and between himself and Winters in particular: "I wonder what will happen to us, to people like you and me, when there are finally no more wars to occupy us." He serves to explicate here more or less exactly what I was saying above: he sees himself and Winters united as military men, above and beyond their particular countries and causes.

Winters doesn't look thrilled about the comparison--but then almost immediately tells the Nazi colonel to retain his surrendered sidearm. I suppose this is supposed to read as magnanimous and fair-minded on Winters's part, but it also serves to reinforce the Nazi colonel's own words, validating the colonel's prioritization of their shared military positions above and beyond their allegiance to the countries and ideologies they were (at least nominally!) fighting for. As the scene itself shows, giving up a sidearm is an expected part of the surrender process, both practically and symbolically; by refusing it Winters is stepping outside military precedent--indeed, bending over backwards--to help the Nazi colonel retain dignity as well as firepower. On its own it is, I think, a frustrating and uncomfortable scene; in the broader context of the episode it sets up and reinforces the Nazi general's speech later on and the ways that Winters and the show itself find meaning in paralleling and reconciling the Americans and the Nazis with one other. (The Nazi colonel knows how to salute; and when he does so, Winters salutes him back.)

viii. Of course it's historically true that American soldiers tended to identify with German soldiers and civilians much more than they identified with people from Allied countries, as Samet herself and even the veteran interviews at the beginning of "Why We Fight" document. (And I don't believe that paralleling the Americans and the Nazis is necessarily something to be dismissed out of hand.) But because the end of "Points" is so overtly sentimental, paralleling the Americans and Nazis serves not as an indictment of American soldiers' amorality but rather as a rehabilitation of the Nazi soldiers and officers as soldiers and a paean to military culture divorced from meaning or cause. As Samet says--"valor eclipses causes and reconciliation triumphs over everything." The military, as an institution, whether it be American or Nazi, becomes the greater good of the war; while the causes those militaries were fighting for become not only secondary, but recede entirely.

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Visiting Whitby with Mina Murray

Last year I illustrated Mina's description of Whitby a selection of modern photos. This year, I thought I might go one better, so here are some views of Whitby as Mina might have seen it in the 1890s*.

[*or as close as I could manage.]

"This is a lovely place. The little river, the Esk, runs through a deep valley, which broadens out as it comes near the harbour."

"A great viaduct runs across, with high piers, through which the view seems somehow further away than it really is."

[I don't actually know the age of this photo, but it looks about right.]

"The valley is beautifully green, and it is so steep that when you are on the high land on either side you look right across it, unless you are near enough to see down."

"The houses of the old town—the side away from us—are all red-roofed, and seem piled up one over the other anyhow..."

"... like the pictures we see of Nuremberg."

[this is Nuremberg sometime between 1890 and 1906]

"Right over the town is the ruin of Whitby Abbey, which was sacked by the Danes, and which is the scene of part of "Marmion," where the girl was built up in the wall."

"It is a most noble ruin, of immense size, and full of beautiful and romantic bits; there is a legend that a white lady is seen in one of the windows."

"Between it and the town there is another church, the parish one, round which is a big graveyard, all full of tombstones."

"This is to my mind the nicest spot in Whitby, for it lies right over the town, and has a full view of the harbour and all up the bay to where the headland called Kettleness stretches out into the sea."

"It descends so steeply over the harbour that part of the bank has fallen away, and some of the graves have been destroyed. In one place part of the stonework of the graves stretches out over the sandy pathway far below. There are walks, with seats beside them, through the churchyard; and people go and sit there all day long looking at the beautiful view and enjoying the breeze."

[this painting by William Lionel Wyllie is from 1922, so a bit later, but I thought it was too pretty not to include. St Mary's and the graveyard are at the top left, and you can see the steep descent below.]

"The harbour lies below me, with, on the far side, one long granite wall stretching out into the sea, with a curve outwards at the end of it, in the middle of which is a lighthouse. A heavy sea-wall runs along outside of it. On the near side, the sea-wall makes an elbow crooked inversely, and its end too has a lighthouse. Between the two piers there is a narrow opening into the harbour, which then suddenly widens."

"It is nice at high water; but when the tide is out it shoals away to nothing, and there is merely the stream of the Esk, running between banks of sand, with rocks here and there."

[from Horne's Guide to Whitby, 1897]

"Outside the harbour on this side there rises for about half a mile a great reef, the sharp edge of which runs straight out from behind the south lighthouse. At the end of it is a buoy with a bell, which swings in bad weather, and sends in a mournful sound on the wind. They have a legend here that when a ship is lost bells are heard out at sea." 

"The steps are a great feature on the place. They lead from the town up to the church, there are hundreds of them—I do not know how many—and they wind up in a delicate curve; the slope is so gentle that a horse could easily walk up and down them."

And a bonus - might Mina have bought one of these postcards for Jonathan?

[they are from 1903, so the answer to this is "no", but again I thought they were too pretty not to include.]

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Katara made it very clear that she never ever wants to see Yon Rah again and most of the Zutara fandom supports that decision of hers.

So I guess the possible downside of Katara choosing to marry Zuko means sharing Zuko's burden of reforming and rehabilitating depraved war criminals like Yon Rha and all those who are even worse than him.

Then there's this whole thing with Aaron Ehasz imagining Zuko being Azula's Iroh and she reforms in that way along with my and a few other's ideas of Aang showing her how open and master her own chakras. Speaking of Iroh, does anyone remember his ruthless and brutal 600-day siege anymore? There's no way he'd avoid dropping bodies that whole time.

Looks like Katara will ironically be taking Aang's advice about forgiveness after all but I don't think it'll be necessary for Katara to look for Yon Rah again and say so.

What do you think?

Tw: War crimes, genocide and nazism.

Disclaimer: I don't know what actually happened post canon. I tried to look on internet forums and it seems as the topic wasn't addressed in the comics. For this answer, I'm going under this assumption.

Sorry for not getting to this sooner, life got busy and I didn't want to give some half assed answer to such a delicate topic. There's a lot to comment on so I'll break this down step by step.

"Katara choosing to marry Zuko means sharing Zuko's burden of reforming and rehabilitating depraved war criminals"...

The fire nation commited atrocious war crimes, leaving them with with many war criminals. War crimes are more than punishable. If it were real life, neither Katara or Zuko would have to reform and rehabilitate any of them.

An example of this would be the Nuremberg trials after WW2. Even recently, in 2022, Irmgard Furchner (an 98 year old women) faced a trial for being a secretary of a concentration camp (to put it lightly, she was very much a murderer). No one is getting away with their actions.

I read the relevant section from a Red Cross's document titled "Analysis of the punishments applicable to international crimes (war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide) in domestic law and practice". (The section being "States’ obligations under IHL to prosecute and punish international crimes").

I found something interesting. (ID in alt text).

*Grave breaches are more serious, vile violations of humananitarian law. Everything above applies to "genocide and crimes against humanity".

If Katara were in a position of power in the Fire Nation, not only would she not have to reform anyone, she also might get to help with the trials for them.

"Then there's this whole thing with Aaron Ehasz imagining Zuko being Azula's Iroh"

I don't know about his plans for Aang's other ideas, so I can't comment on them. What I did find was a short thread of his. And after reading it, I maintain that – like most ideas – his vision can work with sensitive execution.

Azula was still very much a 14 year old victim of grooming when the series took place. Her brother can help her through her redemption under one condition – the desire to be better should come from her.

He shouldn't sit through any mistreatment whatsoever. He'll guide her through a path he already went through, but she has to walk with him. Azula needs to be safe for Zuko. Only then, redemption would be possible.

"does anyone remember [Iroh's] ruthless and brutal 600-day siege anymore?"

The difference between Iroh and Yon Rah is what they're up to now. In the present Yon Rah is just some guy living with his mother. Meanwhile Iroh took back Ba Sing Se from Fire Nation colonizers.

Yon Rah isn't out here fixing his mistakes, he just got off scot-free. On the other hand, Iroh is a changed man and took action to correct his past on the same scale.

At the end of the day redemtion isn't Aang's idea. It's one of the major themes of Atla. It wants to show that people can change and grow. So it does. Zuko changes, Mai changes, Ty Lee changes, and Iroh is their future.

He tried to conquer Ba Sing Se, and now he took it back from conquerors. He was the worst of them all, and now he's unrecognizable. He's warm, wise and sweet. There's a meaning to it.

That doesn't mean that war criminals in the current day, scums who made no affort, will get away with their crimes. That doesn't mean Katara would have to go through the mental torture of reforming her colonizers.

That is it! I hope I didn't come off as aggressive, I didn't mean to. Thank you for the ask, sorry for taking me forever to write this, and have a lovely day!

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Some thoughts after finishing the double that I need to expel from my consciousness:

1. I haven't enjoyed a show so much in a while. It had all the drama, and it didn't sacrifice it for the romance

2. Princess Wanning! She killed her dad and I think that was queen shit. She should have killed more people, frankly. She deserves to do so much murder

3. Shen Yurong how I hate you. This man is not only a murderer and a coward, he's also incompetent. None of his plans have ever worked. Mans couldn't manage to successfully kill his wife even if every god were on his side. I loved every time Xue Fangfei did psychic damage to him simply by existing

4. Xue Fangfei! Xue Li! Jiang Li! Xiao Limao! A'Li! Many other terms of address I've missed! She truly is that girl. She is gaslight gatekeep girl boss. She's a girl's girl. She stabbed a man in the dick 7 times. She has the man who once called her a pawn wrapped around her pinkie. When her man tells her he has to get into a political marriage for the nation she says do it then, and then he has to admit he was never gonna. She inflicted +9999999999999 damage on those who wronged her and Jiang Li. She can't fight to save her life (as evident) but can and will confuse her opponent into tripping over their own nonexistent shoelaces

5. I loved the progression of the relationship between A'Li and Xiao Heng. They weren't immediately lovers or friends. They fully used each other until they were willing to be used. The chemistry, the flirting, it's too much and too good. Also, Xiao Heng serves. See: the fans, the fucking gold plated murder fan, a walk-in closet full of capes, the most dramatic entrances known to cdramas, and all the audacity

6. BUT what were the last 20 minutes! They don't exist to me! My buddies Wen Ji and Lu Ji are watching their boss embarass himself at Duke Su's mansion and sharing in the hot goss, to me

7. Plus, I've gotta be missing something about the Longwu army. I do not understand them at all. Not a single one of them would survive the Nuremberg precedent. Not only are they not guided by ethics and morals, they're also not guided by loyalty or revenge or anger or hate or any understandable motivation. Instead, they're guided by a rock carving of a fish. wut. They find out the dude holding the fish works for the guy who betrayed and killed their general, their comrades, and even some of their family. And their response is: "How could they?!?!?! But we still have to listen to them because they have the fish!" Truly what. Someone explain this all-powerful rock fish to me

8. I do think that the Jiangs deserved more. And by more I mean worse. I think Xue Li should have told Jiang Yuanbai exactly how Jiang Li lived and died, and that she hated him for his negligence. I think she should have told the grandma too. They had their hand in this and they deserve to feel the full weight of Jiang Li's life and death and hatred

9. Also Jiang Yuanbai being like "It's not that I didn't know what was going on at home it's just that I was so busy working for the nation uwu". Sir, disrespectfully, no. You had not a clue. And if you did, that makes it worse. Like "Oh no! I'm so busy working that I have no choice but to let my wife frame my 8 yr old for her own attempted murder! The murder of the same stepmom that she, until yesterday, adored! Oh well, I gotta go to work so I'll just let that happen and abandon her for 10 years until politics makes it necessary for me to bring her home! And I'll feel really bad about abandoning her now, but I'll also never believe a single word out her mouth!" Actually, I think he should be hunted for sport

10. Anyway, that got off track! But I love this show, and how even the antagonists have arcs and backstories and aren't countering our girl just cuz. I love the fleshed out characters, all the looks it serves, the drama, and the adorable Wen Ji and Lu Ji and Jiang Jingrui

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Germany 🇩🇪 Around Munich 9️⃣ Travel Destinations Full Guide Euro 2024 in Germany is in full swing, and Munich, Germany is no stranger to anyone because of the beautiful King's Lake, the fantastic Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairytale town of

🌟Tourist Routes around Munich Suggested route: Frankfurt → Wuzburg → Rothenburg → Nuremberg → Munich → King's Lake → Neuschwanstein → Constance → Lake Titi → Black Forest → Baden-Baden → Heidelberg → Frankfurt

🌟 ➕Trains with driving Convenient by train: Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Munich, King's Lake, Neuschwanstein, Baden-Baden, Heidelberg ▪Convenient by car: Black Forest town

1️⃣ Frankfurt - international flights landing and taking off 🌟 Recommended 1~3 days 🌟 downtown + mall shopping takes a full day, if you have more time, go to Mainz, Hanau day trip and back

2️⃣ Rothenburg - romantic little Europe with medieval flavor 🌟1~2 days 🌟 Take a walk along the centuries-old city walls, weaving through the old town's city hall, Prenlei's small square, Castle Park and other Rothenburg attractions, and feel the beauty of the Gothic Renaissance!

3️⃣ Nuremberg - the old Christmas market is here! 🌟1~3 days 🌟 Visit a museum, have lunch, and you can see all the sights on a day trip walking tour!

4️⃣ Munich - BMW World HQ, beer, palaces! 🌟1~4 days 🌟 Stroll through the Old Town and experience Munich-style life and passion; Art and Leisure Tour Museum Literary Control Look Over; Sports Fans Sports Tour Pilgrimage to Bayern Football Stadium

5️⃣King's Lake - a paradise on earth surrounded by the Alps 🌟1~2 days 🌟 Surrounded by the Alps and becomes a lake. Recognized as Germany's Wonderland on Earth

6️⃣ Neuschwanstein Castle - European medieval dream fairy tale castle 🌟1 day. 🌟 Fantasies of fairytale castles inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle

7️⃣ Lake Titi, Black Forest Town - a mysterious fairytale forest 🌟3~7 days 🌟 The Black Forest is really oversized, and it must be shocking to visit it for the first time

8️⃣ Baden-Baden - a spa for the rich! 🌟1~2 days 🌟 Famous spa resort, tourist destination and international conference city in the Black Forest, with a beautiful view of the mountains and the water

9️⃣ Heidelberg 🌟1~5 days 🌟 If you love the academic atmosphere and youthful energy of a university town, a few days in Heidelberg is really not enough！

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January 2023 Reads

Partners in Crime - Alisha Rai

Never Ever Getting Back Together - Sophie Gonzales (thank you, carrie!)

The Key to My Heart - Lia Louis

A Little Bit Country - Brian D. Kennedy

Funny You Should Ask - Elissa Sussman

A Guide to Being Just Friends - Sophie Sullivan

Mysteries of Thorn Manner - Margaret Rogerson

Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries - Heather Fawcett

Wildwood Dancing - Juliet Marillier

Really Good, Actually - Monica Heisey

Dead Collections - Isaac Fellman

Ms. Demeanor - Elinor Lipman

They Never Learn - Layne Fargo

Five Survive - Holly Jackson

The Silence Between Us - Alison Gervais

6 Times We Almost Kissed - Tess Sharpe

The Star That Always Stays - Anna Rose Johnson

Illuminations - T. Kingfisher

The Witch Boy - Molly Knox Ostertag

Witchlight - Jessi Zabarsky

Hawkeye, Vol 1 - Matt Fraction

Hawkeye, Vol 2 - Matt Fraction

You Can Do All Things - Kate Allan

Divergent Mind - Jenara Nuremberg

The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly - Margareta Magnusson

Unraveling - Peggy Orenstein

Windfall - Erika Bolstad

Quit - Annie Duke

Portable Magic - Emma Smith

Little Pieces of Hope - Todd Doughty (thanks, kim!)

This is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch - Tabitha Carvan

Two Old Broads - Dr M.E. Hecht and Whoopi Goldberg

Year of the Tiger - Alice Wong 

Spare - Prince Harry

Hello, Molly! - Molly Shannon

Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love - Yotam Ottolenghi

The Blue Zones American Kitchen - Dan Buettner

Bold = Highly Recommend Italics = Worth It Crossed out = Nope

Thoughts:

This was a really good reading month to start the year with. I was able to get to quite a few of the books on my physical TBR and really enjoyed the two books I was most looking forward to: Mysteries of Thorn Manor and Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries.

Goodreads Goal: 37/400 

2017 Reads | 2018 Reads | 2019 Reads | 2020 Reads | 2021 Reads |

2022 Reads | 2023 Reads 

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Welcome to Nexth City iRadio 2023 - Christmas Music Special Edition, Episode 2, the enchanting Nuremberg, Germany, on December 20. Join DJ Laurinda for a musical journey inspired by the story of Angel Gabriel.

Featuring Francesco D'Andrea, Will Taylor, Salt of the Sound, and more, this festive episode promises a unique Christmas playlist. DJ Laurinda's charisma will guide you through the immersive experience.

Let Nexth City iRadio be your soundtrack to a holiday season where tradition meets innovation, and music becomes the magic of Christmas.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Faking Your Death (1013 words)

ao3 here

Summary:

1. Understand why you must die.

There was no other recourse after all the horror that was done to him, and through him.

Full text below the cut

1. Understand why you must die.

Miles Edgeworth had one coping mechanism, and it was shown to him at nine years old. Children were sponges who emulated what they saw, and he was no exception.

He was taken away from that damn elevator, from his school, from the hole-in-the-wall Chinese place he and his dad ate at after successful cases, from microwaved Pop Tarts and bowties, from working side by side in the study, from his father’s longcoat.

There was no other recourse after all the horror that was done to him, and through him.

Yet, that couldn’t be the end of it. What would novelty do for him, exactly? Where would it stop? Too little, too soon. There had to be something else. Something constructive.

Eureka.

Wright shone the light on every case, even ones gone stone cold and fossilized.

He had to confront the awful truth, and lay every facet of it bare. He had to figure out where to begin.

2. Like any performance, figure out the narrative.

It was a statement, deliberately chosen. Five short words for maximum impact.

Prosecutor - His profession meant everything to him, before. The inclusion of his job title was a qualifier. It was a prosecutor who would die. Not all he was, only almost.

Miles Edgeworth - Well, that was his name. 

Chooses - There was no foul play on Manfred von Karma’s part. 

Death - Not in the literal sense, no. This was the Death card of Tarot, the beginning found in an ending. Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, the disciple of Manfred von Karma, was dead and gone.

 3. Take a moment to mourn everything you’ll lose.

There he was at the precipice, where he would soon jump.

He looked back on the world for the second time in his life. What would he sorely miss?

I don’t know, he would’ve said the first time. An unthinking child, how could he have known how deep his longing would pierce?

I don’t know, he thought again, but this time it was because he didn’t know anything good, well enough to miss. There was only the water’s surface, his car, the way his work made him feel satisfied in his penance, and a scant few conversations with Wright.

He took one step forward.

4. Practice. Practice, practice, practice.

He’d reinvented himself (the death of the past) wholly by his own design once before. Miles Edgeworth as himself, as Miles Edgeworth, (it might be confusing as he has always been Miles Edgeworth even in the literal sense) had only begun to exist past puberty. Before then, there was Miles Edgeworth, nicknamed, in short shorts, and then blouses, and then pantsuits and then binders.

There was a reluctance there, an awful, bare connection to one thing, and a strong tie to another, the ropes’ condition inversely proportional. And then they flipped, and one snapped entirely due to discomfort.

He did like his earrings, though that had nothing to do with it.

Instead, what had something to do with it were strangers and acquaintances assuming things, guessing wrong, guessing right in doing so. In emails addressed to him, greetings in the store, roll call without looking past the clipboard. Before they faltered and brought him back down.

For all his faults, Miles Edgeworth knew to recognize wrong by how right, once shown to him, differed so vastly. And he knew there was no avoiding the cruel necessity of putting down a shambling puppet.

5. Commit.

Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth Chooses Death.

He took the first flight to Nuremberg after leaving that note. He had only booked the ticket a week in advance, but it was alright.

He bounced all over the EU, studying, studying, studying. Learning a thing or two until he grew stagnant.

6. (Optional) Fail to realize you have died in the first place.

It was a statement, and he misspoke.

As surely as his words must have stung Wright a year ago, so too did his jaw smart from Wright’s strike a moment ago.

7. (Optional) Return.

This is how the chips fell.

He couldn’t stay away for long. Detective Gumshoe, in keeping him apprised of Wright’s clash with Franziska, reeled him back in.

And as sudden as his descent, here emerged the passage out of Hades, a second chance to see if there was anything he could grow to miss.

He smiled triumphantly, said all the wrong things, dug his heels in and hoped he was standing on solid enough ground.

 Afterwards, Wright asks him to stay.

And he doesn’t exactly know how, but he tries. He can’t literally, as he only took a temporary leave from his current position, but he has a phone plan. He has a new commitment to the truth, and he thinks it wouldn’t be so bad, staying in contact. He is no longer the slimy, mewling thing he was, even as he continues pushing Sisyphus’ boulder up the mountain.

He does, and staying grips his heart at times, a reminder that he is alive. That death, true death, can touch him at any moment. That everything is tenuous and bound up with strings. A red-eye flight back to Los Angeles followed by a rush to the hospital, offers not taken, arguments, frozen cold conversations, excuses, excuses, excuses to Europe.

But other times, it reminds him that he is alive like the child who crumpled paper cranes and shared juice boxes and made cardboard sunflowers. Like the man who rebuilt himself over a year. Wright gains a daughter and a half-light in his eyes, newly granted purpose with much less time on his hands.

Perhaps he did die in truth, because what is he doing if not a haunting? Calling and calling and moving beyond his appointed time? 

“Edgeworth, you’re spiraling again.”

“Sorry, I was just… thinking.”

“Tell me,” Wright says, firm as ever in his illuminating sense of justice.

“I’m not… being weird, am I? I’m not encroaching on your relationship with your daughter, or imposing?”

“I said you’re here to stay. So no. We’re stuck with each other. Foreeeever.”

Miles Edgeworth snorts.

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The Pocket Guide to Nuremberg's Best Countyside Breweries

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Another day of lots of driving. Firstly, we stopped for a few hours in Nuremberg. Besides being heavily bombed in WW11, it is a beautiful city full of wonderful buildings

Crossed another border into Czechia or the Czech Republic. Did a walking tour with a local guide and discovered the new old city or is that the old new city🤷🏻‍♀️Couldn’t quite get that explanations

Spending two days here in Prague now. We’ll be going on a guided tour of the castles and a lunch cruise down the Danube

Our group

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The nation-state, incapable of providing a law for those who had lost the protection of a national government, transferred the whole matter to the police. This was the first time the police in Western Europe had received authority to act on its own, to rule directly over people; in one sphere of public life it was no longer an instrument to carry out and enforce the law, but had become a ruling authority independent of government and ministries. Its strength and its emancipation from law and government grew in direct proportion to the influx of refugees. The greater the ratio of stateless and potentially stateless to the population at large -- in prewar France it had reached 10 per cent of the total -- the greater the danger of a gradual transformation into a police state.

It goes without saying that the totalitarian regimes, where the police had risen to the peak of power, were especially eager to consolidate this power through the domination over vast groups of people, who, regardless of any offenses committed by individuals, found themselves anyway beyond the pale of the law. In Nazi Germany, the Nuremberg Laws with their distinction between Reich citizens (full citizens) and nationals (secondclass citizens without political rights) had paved the way for a development in which eventually all nationals of "alien blood" could lose their nationality by official decree; only the outbreak of the war prevented a corresponding legislation, which had been prepared in detail. On the other hand, the increasing groups of stateless in the nontotalitarian countries led to a form of lawlessness, organized by the police, which practically resulted in a co-ordination of the free world with the legislation of the totalitarian countries. That concentration camps were ultimately provided for the same groups in all countries, even though there were considerable differences in the treatment of their inmates, was all the more characteristic as the selection of the groups was left exclusively to the initiative of the totalitarian regimes: if the Nazis put a person in a concentration camp and if he made a successful escape, say, to Holland, the Dutch would put him in an internment camp. Thus, long before the outbreak of the war the police in a number of Western countries, under the pretext of "national security," had on their own initiative established close connections with the Gestapo and the GPU, so that one might say there existed an independent foreign policy of the police. This police-directed foreign policy functioned quite independently of the official governments; the relations between the Gestapo and the French police were never more cordial than at the time of Leon Blum's popular-front government, which was guided by a decidedly anti-German policy. Contrary to the governments, the various police organizations were never overburdened with "prejudices" against any totalitarian regime; the information and denunciations received from GPU agents were just as welcome to them as those from Fascist or Gestapo agents. They knew about the eminent role of the police apparatus in all totalitarian regimes, they knew about its elevated social status and political importance, and they never bothered to conceal their sympathies. That the Nazis eventually met with so disgracefully little resistance from the police in the countries they occupied, and that they were able to organize terror as much as they did with the assistance of these local police forces, was due at least in part to the powerful position which the police had achieved over the years in their unrestricted and arbitrary domination of stateless and refugees.

— Hannah Arendt, The Origins of Totalitarianism

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What Is The Oldest City In Bavaria? ULTIMATE Augsburg Guide!

Augsburg is the oldest city in the state of Bavaria and is Germany's third-largest city. Founded by the Romans in 15 BC Augsburg has a long, rich, and turbulent history. The city’s age and historical significance, as well as the fact that it is now a protected UNESCO World Heritage site, ensures the city is a very popular destination for tourists traveling through Bavaria. With its fabulous old town of charming streets and hidden squares, Augsburg is a vibrant and lively city steeped in history, and in our opinion, is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Bavaria. We love Augsburg and we hope that this guide we’ve put together will help you to discover everything that this beautiful and historic city has to offer from stunning architecture to a vibrant arts scene and its delicious regional cuisine. Trust us when we say Augsburg has something for everyone, is one of the Best Cities to Visit in Bavaria, and we're confident that you'll fall in love with this amazing city, just as we have!

Augsburg History | A Brief Overview

Whilst there have been indications of a Bronze Age settlement here on the location where Augsburg now stands it was, as we previously mentioned, officially founded as a settlement by the Romans in 15BC. Nero Claudius Drusus was the first Roman military leader to launch a campaign across the Rhine in an effort to conquer the tribes of Germania, and it was here that he maintained a “base of operations” in the area.  Interesting to note is that the town played a significant role in the defense of the region against invading forces over the years also, such as the Hungarians, who were decisively defeated by King Otto I in 955.  Augsburg's status as an imperial free city, granted in 1276, likely contributed to its growth and prosperity, as did its membership in the Swabian League in 1331. Below are all the most significant dates in the history of the City of Augsburg. - 15 BC: Augsburg was founded by the Romans. - 5th century: Augsburg becomes part of the Holy Roman Empire. - 11th century: Augsburg becomes an important center of trade and commerce. - 13th century: Augsburg becomes a free imperial city. - 16th century: Augsburg is home to a number of important cultural and intellectual figures, including the theologian and monk St. Ulrich and the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. - 19th century: Augsburg became an important center of the textile industry in Germany. - 1945: Augsburg is heavily bombed during World War II and is subsequently rebuilt. - 2011: The historic center of Augsburg is added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. For a full and more complete History of Augsburg check out the city's entry on the Britannica Website.

Where is Augsburg Located in Bavaria

Augsburg is located just 60 kilometers to the North West of Munich in southern Bavaria. To the north, some 150 kilometers away, is Nuremberg and to the west, you’ll find Stuttgart 165 km distant. The city’s location at the confluence of the Lech River and Wertach River has been a historically significant trade route crossroads for centuries.

Augsburg Waterworks

Things to Do in Augsburg | Our Top 13 Recommendations

As you can imagine with such a vast history, this is a city plentiful with things to do. Following is our recommended list of the Best Things to Do in Augsburg based on our own experiences in the city. 1. Augsburg Town Hall This spectacular Renaissance-style building located in the Augsburger Old Town was completed in 1620 and is at the heart of the city. The Golden Hallway within is a magnificent example of Baroque art is a highlight. The ceiling paintings and gold artistry are truly fabulous, and it is definitely worth seeing in person. We highly recommend visiting during the Christmas season, when the Christmas angels appear in the windows of the main Town Hall, overlooking the Christkindl Christmas market below in the Rathausplatz town square. It’s a truly wonderful and memorable experience and one that is well worth visiting. Location: Rathausplatz 2, 86150 Augsburg, Germany Website: augsburg.de 2. The Fuggerei Jakob Fugger, who is believed to have been one of the wealthiest people in the world 500 years ago, and the Fugger Family, founded The Fuggere in 1516. This is a fascinating example of a public housing project believed to be the first of its type in the world. The institution that is the Fuggerei here in Augsburg still exists today, and visitors can go inside some of the houses to learn more about its history. The Fuggerei is an impressive and interesting place, particularly for history buffs - don’t miss the old air raid shelter on the property that is worth visiting. Displays are available in both English and German and some of the videos also have English subtitles, making it a fascinating and informative place to visit. This is the oldest social housing complex in the world but people still live here, however, so do be respectful when walking about. Location: Fuggerei 56, 86152 Augsburg, Germany Website: fugger.de 3. Mazda Car Museum What? Did we really say Mazda? In one of the most famous car manufacturing regions on the planet that sports the likes of BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz we’re talking about Mazda? Correct! Don’t worry, if you're not a car enthusiast, you'll still enjoy the cute cars from the 60s and racing machines that are on display at the Mazda Museum here in Augsburg. The museum provides a good overview of the history of these cars and also introduces visitors to the evolution of rotary engines. The presentation of the cars is top class and the museum provides information in both German and English for each car on display. This is the only Mazda Museum outside of Japan, making it a unique and interesting place to visit. For car lovers, this is a must. Location: Wertachstraße 29b, 86153 Augsburg, Germany Website: mazda-classic-frey.de 4. Augsburg Botanical Gardens The Augsburg Botanical Garden (Botanischer Garten Augsburg) is a peaceful and serene place to spend a few hours. It's especially nice to visit the Japanese garden section, and it's a great spot for taking pictures. While it may not be worth driving for hours to see, it's a great place to go if you're in the area and looking for a place to meditate, have a picnic, or just enjoy nature. The garden is located off the beaten path and is free from motorised vehicles, making it a peaceful and relaxing place to walk or bike. There's also a beer garden on site, where you can grab a bite to eat and listen to local artists. Overall, it's a beautiful nature area in the city that provides a calm and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle. Location: Dr.-Ziegenspeck-Weg 10, 86161 Augsburg, Germany Website: augsburg.de/freizeit/ausflugsziele/botanischer-garten 5. Augsburg Brewery (Brauhaus Riegele) For beer and food lovers the Brauhaus Riegele, the oldest brewery in Augsburg founded in 1386, should be a must-see on any visit to the city. Unbelievably still owned by the same family for 28 generations, the brewery has won numerous accolades in international competitions such as the European Beer Star and the World Beer Cup. If you enjoy beers that are full of flavor, aroma, and scent, and are unlike any others you've tried elsewhere, then the Brauhaus Riegele is a brewery you should definitely check out. Location: Frölichstraße 26, 86150 Augsburg, Germany Website: riegele.de 6. Augsburg Waterworks Museum How interesting can water be I hear you ask? Well you’ll find it here at the Augsburg Waterworks Museum and if you're at all interested in technology, you'll certainly get your money's worth at this historical tourist site. On show are wonderfully preserved technical equipment from 1879, some that still have some functional parts. You’ll be amazed at just how much of the original equipment is still in place here at the Waterworks - an absolute testament to the quality of the engineering work of yesteryear. Who would've thought a museum on a water management system could be so interesting? Location: Am Eiskanal 49, 86161 Augsburg, Germany Website: wassersystem-augsburg.de 7. Augsburg Cathedral Even if religion is not one of your interests, this Augsburg Cathedral (Augsburger Dom) is a special place to visit. This Romanesque-style cathedral was built in the 11th century and is home to a number of important artworks and historical artifacts. The architecture is stunning and is not immediately apparent from the outside which only adds to the ambience of the building. The crypts are also interesting, and it seems like every century and era has left its mark on the building. Don’t miss the 11th-12th Century stained glass windows. There are 5 and each one depicts a prophet. Location: Frauentorstraße 1, 86152 Augsburg, Germany Website: bistum-augsburg.de 8. Augsburg Zoo While it may not be as well-known as the zoos in Munich and Nuremberg, this zoo in southern Germany is definitely on par with the best in the region. The highlight has to be the wonderful Bird House, but there are plenty of other excellent exhibits as well, such as the mixed enclosure for Hamadryas Baboons and the Forest Buffalo enclosure. There is a new Elephant house and the compact size of the ZOO means you don’t have to spend all day here. Excellently laid out kids love visiting the Augsburg Zoo. For parents don’t forget to stop and enjoy a free sample of your choice of wine mid-way through the zoo visit! Location: Brehmpl. 1, 86161 Augsburg, Germany Website: zoo-augsburg.de 9. The Lech Canals Walk The Lech Canals that run through the city are a fascinating and wonderfully Instagrammable part of the city that not enough visitors to Augsburg take advantage of. There are actually 29 channels of the Lech river that flow through the city of Augsburg, covering a total distance of almost 77 kilometers. Not quite Venice, Amsterdam or Birmingham, but the Augsburg Canals are fascinating nonetheless and the lech canal water frontages are lined with houses, watermills, shops and cafes. Location: Throughout the city Website: wassersystem-augsburg.de/en/objects/lech-canals 10. Augsburg Art Museum There are a few different art museums in Augsburg, all worth a visit but our favourite is the Maximilian Museum which is home to a number of important artworks from the Middle Ages to the present day. The is a must-see destination for art lovers visiting Augsburg as not only does it house an impressive collection of decorative arts, including paintings, sculptures, crafts, and historical artifacts, but the museum building itself is both an architectural and historical landmark. Visitors are sure to be captivated by the museum's glass-ceiling courtyard and beautiful architecture. Overall, the Maximilian Museum is an unforgettable experience that combines art, history, and beauty. Location: Fuggerpl. 1, 86150 Augsburg, Germany Website: augsburg.de/kultur/museen-galerien/maximilianmuseum 11. Augsburg Puppet Theater The Augsburg Puppet Theater (Augsburger Puppentheatermuseum) is home to a number of displays and puppet shows and performances for both children and adults. The theater itself is a magical place to visit, whether you're a kid or an adult. It's a cultural icon of the city and surprises audiences with new puppet programs each season throughout the year. The art of puppetry has largely disappeared in modern Europe, making this theater a unique preserve of centuries-old fairy tale traditions. If you're in Augsburg, this is a must-see destination that will bring joy to you and your kids and leave you with a wealth of emotions. Go on, support this special Augsburg theater and experience the magic for yourself. Location: Spitalgasse 15, 86150 Augsburg, Germany Website: augsburger-puppenkiste.de 12. Perlach Tower  The Perlach Tower (Perlachturm) is a historic bell tower building in front of the church of St. Peter am Perlach right on the main town square and is definitely worth a visit. The climb up the circular staircase to the top presents a short revitalising workout, but the views of the city from the bell tower at the top are excellent. You will need to pay the "ticket taker" at the top who charges a small fee, but it's worth it for the experience. We highly recommend checking out the Perlach Tower for its unique history and stunning views as the best place to get a true orientation of the city. NOTE: This attraction was closed for renovation the last time we visited Augsburg Location: Rathausplatz, 86159 Augsburg, Germany Website: augsburg-tourismus.de/de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/augsburg-innenstadt 13. Rathausplatz The Rathausplatz, or City Hall Square, is a picturesque and grandiose plaza in the center of Augsburg and generally the starting point of any visitor to the city. The square is surrounded by majestic, ornate buildings with baroque and renaissance influences, featuring some classical facades of gilded marble and grand columns. The square is home to a number of fountains, gardens, and walkways, making it a popular destination for promenades and relaxation. The square is also home to a number of statues, sculptures, and other decorative elements, adding to its aesthetic appeal. Location: Rathausplatz, 86159 Augsburg, Germany Website: augsburg-tourismus.de/en/welcome

The Fuggerei in Augsburg

Where to Stay in Augsburg

Like all cities, there is PLENTY of accommodation options to choose from and Augsburg is no different with a plethora of hotels to suit all budgets as well as hostels, pensions, air bnb’s, and more. Below are three hotel options in Augsburg covering all pricing options that are recommended. Budget: IBIS Budget Augsburg City. This is a budget-friendly “sustainable” hotel located about 800 meters to the west of Augsburg Old Town but is well within walking distance of the city's main attractions. Cheap and cheerful. Mid-range: ANA Living Augsburg City Center by Arthotel ANA is a mid-range hotel located in the heart of the old town and offers comfortable accommodations and a central location. We love that the Arthotel Ana Living offers free bikes on which to cruise about the city. Exclusive: The Hilton Augsburg is a luxurious hotel located in the heart of the city, offering upscale accommodations, a spa and wellness center, and a variety of dining options. Please note that these are just a few examples and there may be other hotels in Augsburg that fit these categories. It's always a good idea to do your own research and compare prices and amenities to find the best option for your needs and budget.

Where to Eat in Augsburg

There are many superb places to eat in Augsburg with a wide variety of cuisines and dining experiences on offer. Dining is obviously such a personal experience that we find it always difficult to make recommendations that suit everyone. Nevertheless here are a few suggestions that we've personally tried ourselves: - Gaststätte Bayerischer Löwe: This traditional Bavarian restaurant serves hearty German dishes, including roast pork, sausages, and dumplings. A true gem of a spot and with mature chestnut trees providing shade, the Biergarten had a cozy and intimate atmosphere. Delicious cold beers, plentiful tasty food, and excellent service. It's a hidden little oasis that's not to be missed. - Trattoria Pizzeria Crudo: This Italian restaurant serves classic dishes, such as pasta, pizza, and grilled meats, and also has a great little beer garden. Large portions and great service is what you’ll find here as well as Paulaner beer on tap. - Shushu Falafel: This vegetarian and vegan-based restaurant serves plant-based middle eastern dishes and is highly regarded. Fresh and fabulous you are well advised to make a reservation here as this is a very small eatery. - Nikos Tavernaki: We love greek almost as much as Bavarian Cuisine and at Nikos place, we’re never disappointed. It’s like going back in time here as there is no real menu, no card payments, and no obvious ordering system. But you’ll always get a great meal, guaranteed .. Meze starter seems to be the only choice but the following are some real traditional Greek meals. Greek drinks too and overall, very reasonable pricing here at Nikos Tavernaki. - Ratskeller Augsburg: As it's a little more touristy here you might expect a lesser service or perhaps a quality deficiency from time to time. But that's never been our experience here, having visited a few times. The Bavarian food and drink is of high quality and is reasonably priced and the ambiance of the underground cellar with its vaulted ceilings definitely makes for a fun dining experience. We advise you to make a dining reservation here as this is a popular place. These are just a few examples, and there are many other great restaurants in Augsburg to choose from and these are our own experiences. You can form your own opinions of course and read reviews and ask locals for recommendations to find the best places to eat here in Augsburg. Read the full article