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Austrian specialties and the country's presidential election on 4th December

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By  Fashionoffice 's publisher Karin Sawetz Since the last two weeks not only winter markets with mainly regional specialties have popped up all around the country; Austrian specialties are a theme after the people had become more and more concerned about the influences of other countries' politics on them and how Austrian politicians will represent national interests in today's world which has been shaken up (latest events: Brexit, Trump). The whole world is in a tightly woven net of contracts and agreements - if it's about trade or the collaboration of the military. Even Austria as relatively small country has its positions and specialties like in the case of military: Austria is neutral and follows the duty to help but doesn't join war operations.  The thoughts about the self-image of Austrians have been reinforced by the upcoming presidential election on 4 December. The two candidates can't be compared to the US candidates nor is one of them similar to ...

Will the election campaigns in US influence Austrian strategists?

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By Fashionoffice 's publisher Karin Sawetz Austrians see the US presidential candidates probably more often than the country's own possible next president. The campaign machinery of US presidential elections is legendary and the exploration of the strategies behind belong to educational content in communication sciences. Even profane gossip such as which US star wore Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump Halloween costumes reaches the Austrians. Keyword Halloween. Halloween is a new party occasion in Austria although this time with All Saints' Day (1st November) and All Souls' Day (2nd November) is traditionally very contemplative and quiet. Both days are contributed to thoughts about deceased family members and friends. But Austrians are flexible and added Halloween with its costume parties on 31 October to the annual calendar. fig.: The picture shows me during a walk at one of the worldwide largest cemeteries, the 'Vienna Central Cemetery' (Wiener Zentralfrie...

Who or what is Cytara?

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Cytara is one of the domain names owned by Fashionoffice.org. It was once registered for continuing the virtual model 'Cybra' which was given birth in 1997; it was the year that on occasion of a tragic incident, role models and the hunt after them (keyword paparazzi) was discussed heavily. 'Cybra' was derived from the word 'Cyber' and should give place to a model which is like an avatar a carrier - in this case of thoughts about lifestyle; a carrier which can't be used easily as 'model' (in the meaning of a fixed outer form) as it changes steadily it's visual self. Cybra was in motion and spoke; well, it wasn't interactive. The domain name Cybra was already registered for a .com domain, so the decision to re-name the female figure led to 'Cytara'. But on Cytara.com, the virtual model figure never appeared; like any other existence, even a virtual figure's living is a question of financial funding. The domain Cytara.com was used ...