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German Americans Cheer Bismarck's Triumph
Members of New York's German American groups came out in force to celebrate the end of the Franco-Prussian war that established Germany's unity. A report in The New York Times of April 10, 1871 make for interesting reading. Please click HERE
DER BLOGGER
Mitt and Newt: The Gloves Come Off
Newt Gingrich’s surge to success in South Carolina has surely brought joy to the Obama White House. For his 12-point victory ensures the fight for the GOP nomination will not end soon and will get nastier.
WANDERLUST
Québec City: A Touch of Europe
By Adam Leposa
When we woke up this morning, the scene outside our hotel window looked perfect for the Winter Carnival: lots of snow. Unfortunately, the storm also brought with it high winds that nixed our previous plans to go cross-country skiing on the Plains of Abraham. So, we set off to explore Québec City’s Old Town, as well as two unique hotels in the region.
ESSEN & TRINKEN
More Americans say, Prost!
German beer sales dip slightly in 2011 German beer sales remained more or less steady in 2011, according to the Federal Statistics Office. While Germans themselves bought less German beer compared to 2010, beer drinkers abroad were saying 'Prost!'
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Boxing and Burlesque at Berlin Fashing Week
Thu, 01/20/2011 - 18:32 —
The Berlin Fashion Week is bringing catwalk shows from fashion labels including Hugo Boss, Guess Jeans and Berlin designer Micheal Michalsky to the German capital.
Germany's Next Top Model an Austrian?
Sat, 06/12/2010 - 18:14 — Walter
An Austrian waitress has won the fifth edition of "Germany's Next Top Model". Alisar Ailabouni from Mattighofen in the province of Upper Austria was named winner of the fifth edition of the format created by German supermodel Heidi Klum.
Women's Magazine Drops Professional Models
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 12:02 —
German women's magazine Brigitte has declared it will no longer use professional models in its fashion shoots, Der Spiegel Online reported. But critics say Brigitte is not going far enough to fight anorexia.
Designer Sees Market For Muslim Fashion
Fri, 04/17/2009 - 18:43 — Walter
It all started with a T-shirt bearing the slogan "I Love My Prophet." That's when a designer in Germany discovered a booming market for modern, urban clothes and accessories with a Muslim message.
News In Brief
DAS KINO
'Berlinale' Presents 2012 Offerings
A new movie from Billy Bob Thornton and a turn as Marie Antoinette by Diane Kruger will rub shoulders with offerings from Asia to Africa at this year's Berlin International Film Festival.
DAS BUCH
Breathtaking Tour of Germany
Featuring the wonders and beauty of Germany through the eyes of author Maureen Mahan Copelof and her husband, Sylvan, Discovering Germany shares a captivating view of the rich German tradition.
KULTUR
Thomas Quasthoff Bids Farewell
By Marita Berg
The news that singer Thomas Quasthoff would be concluding his career for health reasons came as a surprise to fans and concert organizers. His warm, colorfully nuanced and voluminous voice coupled with his intense, energized renditions have enchanted audiences for years.
DAS AUTO
The E-Car: False Hopes?
Germany’s plan to put a million electric cars on the road by 2020 is unlikely to do much for the environment without a dramatic increase in renewable energy, the daily Berlin-basedTageszeitung reported on Monday.
FUSSBALL
