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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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Norway's Crown Prince Visits Stralsund
Sat, 06/12/2010 - 17:55 — Walter
Norway's Prince Haakon and his wife stopped by Saturday to take a look at the historic German port town of Stralsund and was welcomed by Chancellor Angela Merkel in person.
The schedule for Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit included a reception inside the medieval brick town hall and a tour of the nearby Nikolaikirche, an art-packed church dating back to 1234 which is being gradually restored from decades of decay.
The whole Baltic-coast town is so well preserved that it has been collectively declared a UNESCO world heritage site.
Merkel, who comes from the region and represents it in parliament, welcomed the couple in bright sunshine outside the town hall with hundreds of well-wishers looking on, and was set to take them for a stroll after lunch along the pier at nearby Binz Beach.
The Norwegians signed the Stralsund Golden Book, a civic visitors' book where the names of Prince Charles of Britain and Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf are entered a few pages further back.
They were set to end their Germany visit with a launch trip to enjoy the coastal scenery. The low chalk cliffs on the island of Ruegen have attracted generations of landscape painters and photographers.
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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
