Knut, the popular polar bear

Knut, the polar bear was rejected by his mother when he was a child, and was raised by humans. He made his public debut in March 2007, in front of a huge press corps.

The late Thomas Dörflein was Knut s zookeeper from the start. As Knut s spare Dad, he was present everyday, and followed the polar bear s progress closely.

In Knut s first months of life, he showed up Knut to the press and those present everyday.

The whole world s favorite teddy bear located in Berlin Zoo, shown up for the people from day one. Knut said "hi".

Spare Dad Thomas Dörflein and polar bear Knut slept next to each other. They went hiking morning before opening hours and went into the water to ensure Knut swimming skills.

Pet Hagens Bear expert Heiner Chloe said yesterday that Knut is not sick.

Between 600 and 700 guests in Berlin Zoo stood by in front of Knut and watched him die in the water. Several have taken pictures of the floating, lifeless body.

There are claims to the German newspaper that the polar bear first moved in circles. Then he had several seizures. Then, Knut fell in the water and died on March 19, 2011.

Here, Knut celebrates his fourth birthday on December 5, 2010. He got the fish dish, salad and a four-figure made of dough.

Polar bear Knut has died, only 4 years old. He walked around in circles before he got spasms and fell backwards into the water and died on Saturday, March 19, 2011 in the zoo. he was autopsied on Monday, March 21.

Knut will be stopped out on the biological museum in Berlin.

A guest and many others lay flowers to Knut.

Thomas Dörflein and polar bear Knut in 2007.

Here is Knut in March 2007 in the same zoo in Berlin.

- the masoria papers

World Cup bronze - Uruguay v Germany

The fans of Uruguay are very proud of their own football team, although they did not get medals.

Uruguay Football Association (Asociatión Uruguaya de Fútbol). Nicknames -Charrúas, La Celeste Olímpica(The Olympic Sky Blue).

Edinson Cavani from Uruguay scored on the first round when Suárez selected just the right moment to kick the ball to Cavani.

As well as Diego Forlán who made his fifth goal in this year´s World Cup, in the bronze-final.

Here is Diego Forlán with his fifth fantastic goal for Uruguay team, in the World Cup 2010.

Luis Suarez is carried forward and celebrated by team mates after a penalty-kick contest win on July 2 (Uruguay 4-2 Ghana). Paraguay had also a penalty-kick contest and won against the good football team of Japan on June 29 (Paraguay 5-3 Japan).

This is Port Elizabeth/Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, with the capacity of 42,486. Where Germany v Uruguay match game is held on July 10, 2010.

Number 22 - Oh no, it was almost a penalty-kick contest again! But German Sami Khedira(no.6) scored after 82 minutes. Paul, a talented Octopus is right again for the seventh time!

German Coach Joachim Löw was very excited if his team win this time, as they lost against Spain on July 7, GER 0-1 ESP.

At last we got the bronze medals. -The German Football Team with their coach Joachim Löw standing at the back to the left side.

This is Sami Khedira who secured the bronze medals for his team. The results ended with Uruguay 2-3 Germany on Saturday 10th July, 2010 in Port Elizabeth. Danke Paul!

Expression says it all after the loss bronze. But Diego Forlán is one of the ten best football players nominated for the Golden Ball, and with the highest percent points so far.

Diego Forlán and his team showed us their spectacular performances. Thanks to fantastic matches from: Spain, The Netherlands, Uruguay, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Ghana, Paraguay, Japan, England, Mexico, Portugal, Slovakia, Chile, South Korea, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland.

- the masoria papers

Octopus Paul predicted right again and again!

Paul opens the glass container he thinks going to win, with a tentacle and pick-up the shell with another.

This is the match between Germany vs England, on June 27 in Bloemfontein. Where the scores in the first round should be 2-2. The ball hit the pole and fly in the net over the German keeper. The football referees did not see it? But Lampard from England was sure, he did it. The game ended with, Germany 4-1 England.

Paul is right, again! The Germans hoped that the Octopus is wrong, but no. Germany 0-1 Spain.

A talented Octopus named Paul begins to impress humans.

The Worlds famous Octopus Paul has made himself unpopular after he chose Spain in the semi-finals. Angry Germans will make paella of Paul.

A good work of a Spanish keeper Casillas. While Torres is on guard.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter and Queen Sofia of Spain were watching the match between Spain and Germany, in Durban.

In red, Carles Puyol scored in the second round against Germany 0-1 Spain on July 7 in Durban at the World Cup semi-final.

Nederland won against Uruguay 2-3 Nederland 0n July 6 in Cape Town. Nederland 2-1 Brazil on July 2, 2010 in Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth. And on June 28 in Durban, Nederland 2-1 Slovakia.

The Spanish team to the finals. Nederland v Espania on Sunday July 11 in Johannesburg. On July 7 in Durban Germany 0-1 Spain. On July 3 in Johannesburg Paraguay 0-1 Espania. On June 29 in Cape Town Espania 1-0 Portugal.

Due to security reasons. There will be security forces to protect the life of Paul, as an order from Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriquez Zapatero.

- the masoria papers

Good day AUSTRALIA and guten tag GERMANY

Cheers down under! Go go Socceroos!

Australia and Germany´s match game is in Durban, Moses Mabhida Stadium right now. With a capacity of 62,760. Wishing you both the best.

Die Mannschaft (The German Team).

Not everyone loves vuvuzela, that can cause permanent hearing loss and migraine. But these supporters seem to like it. Vuvuzelas can emit a sound up to 130 decibels, the plastic trumpets have been criticized by, among other players and journalists. The World Cup chief Danny Jordaan say of course to consider the situation around the loud blowing instrument. Earplugs are sold out in Cape Town, during the match between South Korea 2-0 Greece on June 12, Saturday.

Ikke alle digger vuvuzelaen, som kan forårsake varig hørselskade og migrene. Men det gjør tydeligvis disse supporterne. Vuvuzelaene kan avgi en lyd opp mot 130 desibel, og plastrompeten er blitt kritisert av blant andre spillere og journalister. VM-sjefen Danny Jordaan sier man forløpende vurderer situasjonenen rundt det høylytte blåseinstrumentet. Ørepropper var utsolgt i Cape Town i kampen mellom Sør Korea 2-0 Hellas 12.juni, lørdag.

- the masoria papers

MS Deutschland towed to Bergen

MV Deutschland in Eidfjord, Norway when fire started on May 23, in the Cruise ship with 607 passengers and crew members.

The fire was located in the engine room which started at 12:30 pm.

Firemen, Ambulance, Policemen and Helicopters arrived to stop the fire and help the passengers inside the cruise ship.

The firemen were able to stop the fire after 5 hours.

Here are the passengers. Two of them are Dietrich Brindöpke in MV Deutschland on Norway tour with his wife. They have been in the beautiful Geiranger, Flåm, and Eidfjord. And the next port would be home in Hamburg, he said.

MV Deutschland which was damaged by fire in the engine room on Sunday, 23rd May at 12:31 pm, was towed to Bergen on Monday. The 607 passengers and crew members were sent by plane to Germany on Monday, 24th May. This 175 meter long ship is towed from Eidfjord by the help of 2 boats, and is expected to take around 20 hours to Bergen, western part of Norway.

The Norwegian Policemen are going to conduct technical inspections and try to find out why the fire occurred.

- the masoria papers

German Football Keeper Robert Enke

Robert Enke(1977-2009), a German Football Keeper died after committing suicide, hit by a train on Tuesday November 10, just 32 years old. He has a wife Teresa and an 8 month old adopted daughter.

The German Football Manager Oliver Bierhoff, the Coach Joachim Löw and the Former Coach Jürgen Klinsmann showed their respect to Robert Enke.

Six football players from Hannover carried the coffin out of the Football Stadium after the ceremony today November 15. The funeral was held later at the same day in private ceremony for his family and closest friends.

May he, Robert Enke rest in peace. Our deep sympathy goes to his family, friends, German football team and fans. I love watching sports. - the masoria papers