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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
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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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Tom Cruise Descends on Mozart's Hometown
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 13:16 — Walter
Tom Cruise shocked fans when he turned up on Salzburg’s most popular shopping street. He is in the city shooting the action comedy "Knight and Day."
Fans of the actor had little hope of seeing their idol in person after media reports of strict security around Cruise and co-star Cameron Diaz.
But crowds at Getreidegasse doing their Christmas shopping could hardly believe their eyes when the 47-year-old star suddenly turned up in front of a shoe shop near the house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born at around 3.30pm Thursday.
Cruise reportedly posed for pictures and signed autographs in the street’s pedestrian zone.
"No one expected him to turn up here – in the middle of the city centre’s afternoon shopping chaos," one shopper said.
"He was really friendly and patient. Many people took pictures. He must have been surrounded by at least 50 people," the woman added.
It has not been reported whether the "Mission: Impossible" star – who was accompanied by several bodyguards – eventually went on to buy something.
Meanwhile Salzburg Airport staff said they were surprised by how friendly the actor was when he arrived earlier yesterday.
Co-star Cameron Diaz – who arrived two days earlier – already started filming in the city centre yesterday.
Producers of 20th Century Fox said recently the one week of shooting in Salzburg would include the filming of wild street-chase scenes.
Two weeks ago around 2,000 people attended castings for 430 extras positions.
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'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
