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In this edition: the latest James Bond film premier in London, Austrian stuntman Felix Baumgartner and his his record fall, steampunking, Berlin's evolution in black and white and exclusive living in Amsterdam.

Writer and journalist Luis Pulido Ritter left Panama in the late eighties and eventually settled in Berlin. Most of his stories are set in South and Central America but he writes about Europe for various Panamanian journals and newspapers. For his 2008 publication Filosofía de la Nación Romantica he was awarded the Panama National Prize Ricardo Miro.

Different cultures have different massage techniques, many of which are part of ancient healing traditions. In the interview, we find out how modern society can benefit from ancient massage techniques. We also take a look at causes and cures for coldsores, restless leg syndrome and Zumba.

With the 6th German Mechanical Engineering Summit taking place in Berlin on 23rd and 24th October, we take the opportunity to profile one of Germany's most innovative small and medium-sized enterprises. Huber is a family business that develops high precision thermoregulation and has created a unique approach to implementing ideas efficiently and fast.

Video of the Day: We visit a very special organic dairy - In Lobetal outside Berlin, a team of mentally disabled people produce 5,000 liters of organic yoghurt a day. The aim is for the patients to improve their self-esteem through work achievements - also because they are treated with full respect by those in charge.

Dolores O’Riordan