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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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Late Austrian President a Poor Loser
Wed, 07/21/2010 - 07:46 — Walter
Austria's Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger has told how he used to let late President Thomas Klestil win in tennis to evade his "temperament."
Spindelegger – a tennis enthusiast – teamed up with a friend many times in the early 1990s to play former Defense Minister Robert Lichal and Klestil, back then general secretary in the foreign ministry.
He told the Kurier newspaper that he only had nice memories of these matches – despite his opponents’ vast ambitions.
Spindelegger revealed: "It might have happened that I let Klestil win."
The minister explained Klestil and Lichal expressed "loud cries of desperation" after making mistakes on the court.
Speaking about Klestil, Spindelegger said: "I enjoy seeing how someone who acts so calmly and circumspectly in politics loses it on the court."
He added: "I only play for fun, I don’t have to win."
Asked whether he has any fits of rage at any time, Spindelegger said: "This might happen maybe once a year – but not on the tennis court."
Klestil was Austrian President for 12 years and tragically passed away two days before the end of his term in 2004.
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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
