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Art & Culture, Music, World

The life of a pianist: Has Spotify, Apple Music and Co. changed everything?

Los Angeles. An interview with pianist, composer and teacher Deniz Türkmen. The CosmoPolite Times: Let’s start right away. Are streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music and Co. having a positive or negative impact on the music world? Deniz Türkmen: Well, streaming services are of course perfect for musicians who don’t have contracts with famous record companies and sponsors. In the olden days, you had to … Continue reading The life of a pianist: Has Spotify, Apple Music and Co. changed everything?

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Travel

An Adventure into the Wild: The National Parks of Sri Lanka

Are you a fellow wildlife enthusiast? Then visiting the National Parks is a must when you’re in Sri Lanka. The country is blessed with a number of these jungle-clad areas housing diverse species of flora and fauna. Read on to discover some of the most popular National Parks of Sri Lanka. Wilpattu National Park Located 30 kilometers west of Anuradhapura, Wilpattu National Park has declared … Continue reading An Adventure into the Wild: The National Parks of Sri Lanka

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Art & Culture, Music, Travel

Experience the Magic Opera in Salzburg

Salzburg is famous as the Austrian city where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart flourished as a talented musician. Of course, you can celebrate his history and purchase Mozart souvenirs from the many gift shops, chocolate shops and information centres in the city, but why not enjoy a true Mozart-inspired experience with one of the city’s operas?Once you’ve arrived at your accommodation on your Salzburg airport transportation, it’s … Continue reading Experience the Magic Opera in Salzburg

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Technology

Proof-of-stake vs. Proof-of-work: Key Differences

Proof-of-stake and Proof-of-work are two terms that are integral to the world of cryptocurrencies. These are two different concepts that are essential to crypto transactions and security. They lie at the core of blockchain technology and how it operates. Both Proof-of-Stake (PoS) and Proof-of-Work (PoW) are consensus mechanisms. Although they operate in different ways, both ensure that the users are honest and maintain transparency. They … Continue reading Proof-of-stake vs. Proof-of-work: Key Differences

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