The fifth anniversary of the German benefit reform known as Hartz IV passed last month with little celebration. It was one of the biggest social reforms in Germany's post-war history. But what did it consist of?
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The much-hated Hartz IV
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German Environment Minister reignites debate over nuclear policy
8 Feb 2010 | 9:25 amGermany’s environment minister Norbert Roettgen has spoken out in favor of a phasing out of nuclear energy as soon as possible – much to the annoyance of the Free Democrats. -
Pensioners' kidnapping of financial advisor was a 'holiday invitation'
8 Feb 2010 | 9:13 amFour wealthy German pensioners, infuriated when their investments disappeared last year during the recession, are on trial in Bavaria for allegedly kidnapping and holding hostage their asset manager. -
Knobloch steps down to usher generational change for Germany's Jews
8 Feb 2010 | 7:35 amThe president of the Council of Jews in Germany, Charlotte Knobloch, announced on Sunday that she would not seek a second term in office to facilitate a change of policy and bring in a new generation of Jewish leaders. -
Berlin's mysterious war memorial faces uncertain future
8 Feb 2010 | 5:46 amAn anonymous memorial in the once divided German capital pays tribute to those who have died in war. Its origins are a mystery and, as Berlin gets further away from its Cold War past, its future is now uncertain, too.
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Unglaublich: Schulden der Öffentlichen Hand steigen pro Sekunde um 4481 Euro
1 Feb 2010 | 2:37 pmDeutschlands Schuldenberg kostet 2.003 Euro Zinsen pro SekundeDie Schulden des Bundes, der Länder und Kommunen werden in diesem Jahr nach Berechnungen des Bundes der Steuerzahler um 4.481 Euro pro Sekunde steigen. Damit wächst die deutsche Staatsverschuldung so stark wie nie zuvor. -
Auf den Spuren des Franz von Assisi pilgern
31 Jan 2010 | 4:37 pmSingen & Wandern auf den Spuren des Hl. Franz von Assisi Buon cammino, buona gente! so lautete der typische der Gruß des Francesco dAssisi. Einen guten Weg, liebe Leute!. Ein Reiseangebot des Schlangenbader Spezialveranstalters musica viva bietet nun die Möglichkeit, auf den Spuren des Franz von Assisi zu pilgern - und dabei zu singen. -
Jobchancen bei der EU
31 Jan 2010 | 4:15 pmNeue Auswahlverfahren ab März 2010 für Stellenbewerbungen bei der EUMitte März startet das neue Auswahlverfahren für Stellen bei der EU. Durch schnellere und häufigere Verfahren sowie jobspezifischere Test verbessern sich die Jobchancen bei Kommission, Rat, Parlament und anderen EU-Institutionen. Auch deutsche Staatsbürger können sich bewerben. -
Immer mehr Einwohner verlassen Deutschland
23 Jan 2010 | 5:06 pmEinwohner in Deutschland weiter gesunkenDie Einwohnerzahl Deutschlands dürfte nach einer Schätzung des Statistischen Bundesamtes (Destatis) 2009 gegenüber dem Vorjahr erneut leicht gesunken sein. -
Europäischer Musikpreis EBBA für Peter Fox
18 Jan 2010 | 5:45 pmPeter Fox für "Stadtaffe" ausgezeichnetNachdem er bereits in Deutschland hochkarätige Musikpreise abgeräumt hat, erhielt Peter Fox am Donnerstagabend zusammen mit Musikern aus mehreren EU-Ländern für sein Erfolgsalbum "Stadtaffe" den europäischen Musikpreis "European Border Breakers" Award 2010.
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Löw backs down in contract dispute
9 Feb 2010 | 7:59 amNational coach Joachim Löw ended his stand-off with the German Football Federation (DFB) on Tuesday, as both parties agreed to plough all their efforts into Germany's 2010 World Cup campaign. -
Germans splashing out on Karneval despite bad economy
9 Feb 2010 | 7:38 amThe tough economic climate is failing to dent Germans' enthusiasm for Karneval, with partygoers set to spend €300 million on costumes and makeup during this year's season, the Toy Retailers' Association said Monday. -
Study finds major discrimination against Turkish job applicants
9 Feb 2010 | 7:12 amJobseekers with Turkish names are clearly discriminated against when looking for work in Germany, a study released this week has found. -
Young literary star Hegemann counters plagiarism claim
9 Feb 2010 | 6:34 amBest-selling teenage novelist Helene Hegemann rejected accusations of plagiarism in her debut novel "Axolotl Roadkill" on Tuesday, after it emerged she had taken slabs of text from an anonymous author and blogger. -
China claims Germany's export crown
9 Feb 2010 | 5:36 amChina overtook Germany last year to become the world's leading exporter as German trade suffered its sharpest slump since 1950, figures from Germany's Federal Statistics Office showed on Tuesday.
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More jobs to go at Vauxhall
9 Feb 2010 | 8:06 amCar giant Vauxhall is to shed 154 administrative jobs in Luton on top of previously announced cuts at one of its manufacturing plants, it has been reported. -
U.S., France pressure Iran on nuclear work
9 Feb 2010 | 3:31 amInternational pressure for new sanctions against Iran grew on Monday after Tehran announced more moves to expand nuclear fuel production and enrichment plants, heightening Western fears it wants to make atom bombs. -
Concern over Iran's increased uranium enrichment
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West Bank to hold municipal elections July 17
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Pensioners' kidnapping of financial advisor was a 'holiday invitation'
8 Feb 2010 | 1:54 pmFour wealthy German pensioners, infuriated when their investments disappeared last year during the recession, are on trial in Bavaria for allegedly kidnapping and holding hostage their asset manager.
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Germany advises S. Korea to prepare for early inter-Korean reunification
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Hamburg Süd: New agency for Algeria
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Tunisian tourism promotional campaign in 50 European cities
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Carl Kaysen, 89, MIT professor, economist, and JFK adviser
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Lufthansa hikes cargo operations in Atlanta
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Restructuring, GM Style: Opel Slashes Jobs and Demands State Money
9 Feb 2010 | 7:56 amGeneral Motors Europe on Tuesday finally announced the details of its plan to restructure German car-maker Opel. In addition to thousands of job cuts, GM wants 2.7 billion euros from European governments. Opposition to the plan is building in Germany. -
Social Benefits Under Review: German Budget Woes Deepen after Court Orders Welfare Revamp
9 Feb 2010 | 7:48 amGermany's highest court has ordered the government to revise its welfare benefit system for the long-term unemployed and their families in a landmark ruling that could cost the government billions of euros. The ruling may put further pressure on an already taxed budget. -
Former European Commissioner Günter Verheugen: The EU 'Has No Vision of Where We Are Heading'
9 Feb 2010 | 6:26 amFormer European Commissioner Günter Verheugen, whose 10 years in office ended Tuesday, talks to SPIEGEL ONLINE about EU-US relations, the prospect of a common EU military and the union's lack of vision. -
A Crisis in Trans-Atlantic Relations: Why Obama Is Ignoring Europe
9 Feb 2010 | 4:59 amThe relationship between the US and the European Union is cooling. By declining to come to Spain for a trans-Atlantic summit, President Barack Obama made it clear that Brussels is far down on his priority list. The reasons for that can be found in Europe. -
The World From Berlin: 'For Ukraine's Sake, Tymoshenko Needs to Concede Defeat'
9 Feb 2010 | 4:15 amYulia Tymoshenko has lost the Ukrainian presidential election to pro-Russian rival Viktor Yanukovych but is still refusing to concede defeat, even though international observers say there was no fraud. German media commentators say she must back down to help end the country's damaging division.
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Vauxhall announces job losses at Luton van plant
9 Feb 2010 | 3:39 am• 500 UK jobs will be lost in restructuring• Opel/Vauxhall to cut 8,300 jobs across EuropeMore than 500 jobs in the UK will be cut as part of the restructuring plan announced today by Opel/Vauxhall that will see 8,300 job losses across Europe. Most of the UK cuts will be at its Luton van plant, where 369 posts will be lost. In addition, a further 154 sales and admin jobs will go.Opel/Vauxhall also formally applied for €2.7bn (£2.4bn) of loan guarantees from European governments to fund the plan.The company said that in total €11bn will be invested in the business over the next five… -
After 1929 a generation leapt leftward. Not today. Socialism has been buried | Geoffrey Wheatcroft
8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pmEurope has witnessed a tectonic shift to the right since the war. No wonder the Tories might feel short of breathing spaceLooking back over the last 50 or 60 years, what have been the most important changes, and the most surprising? The fact that Europe has been at peace, outside the Balkans, since 1945 would have been a surprise and relief to those living in the shadow of the two great wars. On the other hand, enlightened people would have been shocked by the recrudescence of religion as a public force, from militant Islam to American evangelicalism.But for Europeans,… -
German pensioners took financial adviser hostage, court hears
8 Feb 2010 | 10:20 amProsecutors say man was abducted and beaten by group of retirees over lost US investmentsA retired architect and four other pensioners took their financial adviser hostage and held him in a purpose-built prison in Bavaria after their stock market investments failed, a court has heard.The 74-year-old architect, identified only as Roland K, told a court in Traunstein, southern Germany, that he and his accomplices thought their financial adviser had "cheated and taken the piss" out of them after their investments in the US property market evaporated. As a result, he told the court, they had… -
Anthrax-laced heroin batch emerges in London
5 Feb 2010 | 10:09 amDeadly concoction is known to have killed 10 people since its emergence in GlasgowA lethal batch of heroin contaminated by anthrax has emerged in London and Germany, and has now claimed 10 lives, two months after cases emerged in Glasgow.The Health Protection agency said that an unnamed heroin user is being treated in a London hospital after becoming ill last month, in the first known case of anthrax being caught through drug use in England.Investigators also confirmed that the anthrax which killed a drug user in Germany in December was indistinguishable from the strain confirmed to be in 14… -
Taiwanese military orders German helicopters
5 Feb 2010 | 2:08 amPurchase of up to 20 search-and-rescue helicopters could fray already strained European ties with ChinaTaiwan's military will buy up to 20 helicopters from a German manufacturer, it was confirmed today, days after Beijing lashed out at a multibillion-dollar US arms deal with the island.China has yet to respond to news of the agreement, thought to be the first European sale to Taiwan's armed forces since the early 90s.Taiwan's defence ministry spokesman Martin Yu said the island would buy EC-225 search-and-rescue helicopters. The $111m contract with Eurocopter, a subsidiary of EADS, is for…
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Federal Minister Westerwelle thanks Charlotte Knobloch
8 Feb 2010 | 5:02 amWesterwelle and Knobloch in Yad Vashem (photothek/Thomas Imo) Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle has spoken on the phone to Charlotte Knobloch, President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany.Federal Minister Westerwelle expressed his personal thanks for the outstanding achievements of Charlotte Knobloch, who personifies the historical memory of the Jewish community like very few others in Germany. Westerwelle issued the following statement in Berlin today (8 February):“She was six years old when the synagogues were burned down. It is thus all the more her life’s work that… -
Speech by Federal Minister Westerwelle at the 46th Munich Conference on Security Policy
6 Feb 2010 | 1:25 amMr Ischinger,Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen,The world in which we formulate our policies is marked by globalization. Globalization is a fact. It is not something we can ignore or opt out of. We still tend to focus on the economic aspects of this globalization. That’s half the truth at best. Values and knowledge are globalizing. Insights and views. Lifestyles are globalizing, and certainly not always to our own liking. For often enough, this process also entails cultural losses.The balance in international politics is shifting. That has happened time and again in history. However, it has… -
Federal Minister Westerwelle met Iranian Foreign Minister Mottaki
5 Feb 2010 | 10:28 amFederal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle met Manouchehr Mottaki, his Iranian counterpart, on the fringes of the Munich Security Conference.Federal Minister Westerwelle emphasized the concerns of the German government and of the international community in general about Iran’s continuing refusal to cooperate. The clear requirements imposed by the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency had to be met and the remaining questions surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme had to be answered, he stated. In this regard, he went on, Iran would be judged not by non-committal… -
Federal Foreign Office increases emergency humanitarian aid for Somalia by one million euro
3 Feb 2010 | 8:12 amSomalian refugees (ICRC) The Federal Foreign Office has made 1,000,000 euro available to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to enable it to provide emergency care for internally displaced persons in Somalia. The funds will be used to provide food, drinking water, medicine and emergency shelter for particularly affected groups of the population.In the face of lasting armed conflicts the humanitarian situation, especially in the greater Mogadishu area, has continued to worsen. According to the United Nations, 260 civilians were killed in January alone and over 100,000 people… -
Towards a world free of nuclear weapons – Federal Minister Westerwelle meets respected German and American politicians
3 Feb 2010 | 7:35 amToday (3 February) Federal Minister Guido Westerwelle met seven elder statesmen from Germany and the US.Henry Kissinger, William Perry, George Shultz and Sam Nunn on the American side and Richard von Weizsäcker, Helmut Schmidt and Hans-Dietrich Genscher on the German side – together with Egon Bahr who could not attend today’s meeting – have launched an initiative for a world free of nuclear weapons and outlined the road leading there in joint declarations.Federal Minister Westerwelle praised the eight politicians’ commitment and expressed his support for their initiative. He said…
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Discrimination against Turkish job applicants widespread
9 Feb 2010 | 7:30 am(8 Feb 10) Researchers at the Bonn-based Institute for the Study of Labour (IZA) sent two applications responding to each of 528 advertisements for student internships, one application with a German... -
China claims Germany's export crown
9 Feb 2010 | 7:29 amChina overtook Germany last year to become the world's leading exporter as German trade suffered its sharpest slump since 1950, figures from Germany's Federal Statistics Office showed on Tuesday. -
Opel boss unveils plan to slash 8,300 jobs
9 Feb 2010 | 7:29 amOpel boss Nick Reilly presented on Tuesday a plan for the future of the ailing General Motors unit, with a forecast loss of 8,300 jobs from a total of around 50,000, as expected. -
German Current Account and UK Trade Balance
9 Feb 2010 | 7:22 amFirst on our calendars, is Germany's current account for December in which expectations show will narrow, and this is not a result of the higher exports yet due to the higher imports meaning that dema... -
German exports up; China emerges as world's top trader - Summary
9 Feb 2010 | 7:14 amBerlin - German exports increased in December by a surprise 3 per cent, to record their fourth consecutive monthly gain and their first annual rise since October, the statistics office said Tuesday. S...
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Carnival Pack 1
6 Feb 2010 | 5:56 am“Carnival Pack 1″ is a collection of 4 transcripts, each in their own PDF file. The pack is a ZIP file containing the 4 PDFs and is available from the AllThingsGerman Download Store. The transcripts in this pack are: Rosenmontag Karneval, Fasching, Fastnacht Berliner Die Narren To find out more, visit the AllThingsGerman Download Store. -
Why tax is a big issue in Germany
5 Feb 2010 | 7:28 amIn the financial world Germany has a reputation of having a complex tax system, and even amongst the normal tax payers there is a belief – not unfounded – that Germans pay a lot of tax. After all, there is a tax on being a member of a Church, a tax to support German re-unification, even a tax on coffee! But in the end, it is the income tax, or Einkommensteuer, that is most feared. After all, it is not easy to calculate. Here we do not have a simple tax band system with a tax-free base income – we have pages worth of tables instead. What really does not help, is the… -
Snow
30 Jan 2010 | 3:29 amLast night we had 20-30cm of fresh snow fall – I even used the bus to get to my appointment this morning as the cars are snowed it on the car park! Here are a couple of photos that I took whilst out in Oberursel: Altkönigstraße Altenhöfer Weg -
The Salt Lounge in Oberursel
25 Jan 2010 | 2:13 pmThis week the Monday Podcast visited the Salt Lounge in Oberursel. The salt lounge is a place that people can go to, in order to relax and enjoy the salt air. There is one grotto for families and other for business people. We talked to the owner Sven Warth about how he came up with the idea, why people go there, and where all the salt comes from. Sven Warth in the Salt Lounge To find out more, listen to the podcast: (Press the “play” button to listen to the podcast) Download the MP3 file | Comment in the forum Subscribe to the podcast | Listen by telephone -
Truly German: ELENA
22 Jan 2010 | 11:32 amELENA stands for Elektronischer Entgeltnachweis and was introduced in Germany at the beginning of 2010. Companies now have to report details about their employees on a monthly basis to a new Government agency. These include their wages, but also the number of days holiday or even on strike that they had. The German Government has claimed that it will reduce paperwork and beaurocracy for companies, but my experience with the new system this week left me with a different opinion, as you can hear in the podcast: (Press the “play” button to listen to the podcast) Download the MP3 file…
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At home: Norman Palm
9 Feb 2010 | 3:00 amNorman Palm, 29, singerVintage Burberry sweater,COS trousers,Clarks shoes.Norman shares his time between Berlin and Mexico City, where his girlfriend lives. I can't really grasp why he's currently in an ice-covered Berlin, instead of hanging around in a sun-flooded Mexico, but I guess it's because of his new album. He's currently recording with the support of Daniel Nentwig, who normally plays the keyboards for The Whitest Boy Alive, and Emma and Mia from Le Corpse Mince de Francoise. When he's not making music, he can also be found re-mixing Mexican billboards./mary---------------- © Stil… -
At home: Robert Lippok
8 Feb 2010 | 3:00 amRobert Lippok, 43, musicianBernhard Wilhelm shirt,Comme des Garcons jeans,Falke socks,Gucci shoes.Robert is a part of To Rococo Rot and a collector of strange things. His room is filled with, of course, records and musical instruments, but also with all kinds of knick-knacks. He has a thing for lamps made of hedgehog spines, small red plastic rabbits, big black plastic ravens, anatomic models of the human body, parrot beaks, huge glass bulbs, and hand puppets, like the creepy one he is showing in this picture. But he is not stockpiling them and making his apartment into a weird cabinet of… -
Milan Men's Fashion Week: Outside D&G
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Milan Men's Fashion Week: Outside D&G
5 Feb 2010 | 7:00 amPatricia, 21, Stylist from BarcelonaRodebjer jacket,Topshop top,Wired skirt,Vintage necklace---------------- © Stil in Berlin - This article is from www.stilinberlin.de. -
At home: Mari Lippok
5 Feb 2010 | 3:00 amMari, 47, marketing directorMari, who wears her favourite Bernhard Wilhelm dress in this picture, lives around the corner from my house and she is my icon for simple delights. When she serves her guests something, one can be sure it is of highest quality, though it takes only little time to prepare. For example, she always has this special kind of soft water at home, and makes the most delicious flat bread with grainy salt and rosemary that goes incredibly well with some red wine on her balcony on late summer nights. I remember one dinner when she announced she would only prepare something…
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First ever study to look at young people, social engagement and civic participation
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MEDPILOT 3.0, new version of the online medical library
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Akademie Schloss Solitude celebrates 20 years with events, new partnerships
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SDA Western Europe in 2009 – Most key markets still widely unaffected by economic crisis
2 Feb 2010 | 1:00 amFebruary 2, 2010 - In total, consumers spent EUR 8.5 billion (GfK panel market) on Small Domestic Appliances in 2009 in the ten Western European Countries, showing a slight positive development (+0.4% in Euro) compared to total year 2008. -
A Great Year for Consumer Laptops in 2009 - What will be the 2010 Success Story?
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German travel market remains uncertain in 2010
14 Jan 2010 | 5:00 amJanuary 15, 2010 – The signs of economic recovery are not yet resulting in a return to normal vacation behavior among consumers. So far, Germans have planned 55.4 million vacations of more than five days for the 2010 tourism year, which runs from November 2009 to October 2010. This corresponds to 3.7% fewer than in the same period of the prior year. -
Germans love music and home comforts
13 Jan 2010 | 5:02 amJanuary 13, 2010 - Listening to music and enjoying the comfort of home are Germans favorite leisure activities, and some like to read a book or a magazine at the same time. Socializing is also popular: spending time with friends, receiving guests and activities with the family are all high on the list of preferred leisure pursuits. -
Savory food when watching TV; sweet when using PC
7 Dec 2009 | 1:15 amDecember 7, 2009 – Three main meals a day; coffee and cake in the afternoon. The midday meal is generally hot and most people eat it at home. As the new “Eating and Drinking in Germany” survey from GfK Panel Services shows, the majority of Germans still have traditional eating habits. However, the trend appears to be reversing, with the younger generation tending to eat at less regular times and consume more food outside the home.
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When will the crisis hit German consumers?
3 Feb 2010 | 5:00 amFebruary 3, 2010 – Today’s press conference of the GfK Group, which was held in Nuremberg, focused on the development of private consumption in 2009 and the outlook for 2010. As forecast by GfK, private consumption has increased by 0.4% over the past year, and this in turn has boosted economic development. In 2010, GfK is expecting to see stagnation in private household expenditure. -
German consumer climate – a cautious start to the New Year
24 Jan 2010 | 11:10 pmJanuary 25, 2010 – The slight cooling of the consumer climate in Germany will continue in February. Economic expectations are recording stable development, and the propensity to buy is increasing slightly again. In contrast, income expectations have recorded losses. The overall indicator is forecasting a value of 3.2 points for February 2010, following a revised value of 3.4 points in January. -
German Consumer climate – slight cooling at the turn of the year
21 Dec 2009 | 11:10 pmDecember 22, 2009 – The consumer climate in Germany will cool slightly at the beginning of the New Year. Although Germans’ economic expectations are stabilizing once more and income expectations are increasing perceptibly, the propensity to buy is recording losses. The overall indicator is forecasting a value of 3.3 points for January 2010, following a revised value of 3.6 points in December. -
Slight cooling of the German consumer climate
24 Nov 2009 | 11:10 pmNovember 25, 2009 – The consumer climate declined slightly as 2009 draws to a close. The overall indicator is forecasting a value of 3.7 points for December, following a value of 4.0 points in November. -
Consumption crisis?
2 Feb 2009 | 3:00 amFebruary 2, 2009 – How will consumption develop in Germany this year? Today’s press conference held by GfK AG in Nuremberg focused on just this question.
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Snowtime in Munich
6 Feb 2010 | 3:36 pmHi there! A couple of you emailed wondering what had happened to us this past week. Well, the cold and flu season finally caught up with us, and we've been doing our best to get back on our feet. There has been quite a bit of snow here in Munich, and although most of it has now melted, I did remember to take my camera along on a morning walk by the river one day.What's the weather like where you live? -
more resolutions for 2010 : baking, giggling, fun
29 Jan 2010 | 5:35 amYesterday, the girls and I baked chocolate banana muffins made with whole wheat flour.With lots of fiber, these muffins are healthy as well as rich, moist, and delicious; you'll have to try them!I've included the recipe for you below :)And this morning, there was enough snow on the ground for us to take a sled ride to preschool - which made my cuties giggle and squeal!Sophia and Lucy instinctively know how to get dressed up and have some fun. I need to remember to do this more often too :)Behind the scenes, I have been working and planning and brainstorming lots of new ideas for this year -… -
new year's resolution #6 : eat more fruits and vegetables
27 Jan 2010 | 2:03 amI'm doing my best to include more fruits and vegetables in our diet, despite having two very picky, very carnivorous children.Some of the veggie dishes I've been making lately include this green bean, cherry tomato, and feta cheese salad,a warm zucchini, red onion, gorgonzola tart,baked mushrooms stuffed with goat cheese, shallots, and sun-dried tomatoesa spinach and pine nut pastryand an apple cake with a delicate crispy almond crustwhich disappeared in a flash.I want to combine healthy with delicious, and I notice that I am leaning towards lots of "comfort food" during January - what have… -
new year's resolution #5 : visit new places
24 Jan 2010 | 8:22 amI love making spontaneous day trips to local villages, as I'm sure you have already noticed. Last week, we managed to squeeze in a visit to Freising, a little town north of Munich, which is famous for its beautiful Old City and "Dom."We walked down snowy lanes,admired the frosty white rooftops,trudged up the hillside,and climbed the many steps to the "Dom" - German for cathedral.Finally, we arrived at the church, which had a rather plain exteriorbut was absolutely breathtaking on the inside.I believe it was the most ornate cathedral I've ever seen.Every surface seemed to be painted or carved… -
new year's resolution #4 : buy fresh flowers and herbs
21 Jan 2010 | 5:51 amYears ago, I used to be good with plants and flowers. I actually thought I had something of a green thumb! Then I moved several times, had children, and my plants and blooming flowers slowly withered away from neglect. But I am aiming change my ways and show the "green things" in my life more love in 2010! To get started, I bought some fresh potted herbs for the kitchen windowsill (rosemary, peppermint, and parsley), along with some cheerful red tulips to brighten things up.Because of the proximity to Holland, fresh tulips and other flowers are available everywhere here in Germany and not…
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Fall Gymanstics Meet
19 Jan 2010 | 4:00 pmOn November 17, Hannah had another Team Gymnastics Meet. We were not sure that Hannah would be able to participate. Her Gymnastics Meet ended up being on a Sunday, and it was on the very same day as the Kids Program at Church, which she had to be at. Lucky for Hannah, it ended up being in the afternoon. So she was able to do both the Kids Program and her Gymnastics Meet. So I finally figured out how they score the Teams. And it is very interesting to me. There are 6 girls on the team. Each girl does each station. They take the three highest scores and that is the team score for that event. -
St Martin's
18 Jan 2010 | 4:00 pmThis years St Martin's was a little bit more Special for our family. It is the first time that Emma and Ian got to enjoy it too. Emma and Ian are in a new Kindergarten this year, and they do a little St Martin's walk as well as the Elementary School. They created their own lanterns in Kindergarten. This years theme was a fish. We gathered at the Kindergarten and headed out walking through the streets of South Homberg singing St Martin Songs. Afterwards, we were back at the Kindergarten where the kids were able to eat some Weckmanner and drink some Hot Kids Punch. A few days later, our city,… -
Shantal Turned 12!
17 Jan 2010 | 4:00 pmShantal turned 12 on November 10th. So amazing to think there is a 12 year old in our family. I remember back so long ago and thinking we could never have children. After trying for so many years with nothing working out, we had all but given up on ever having our own Children. Adoption was the route we were looking into taking. And then out of the blue came such a fabulous blessing. I was pregnant. I was very sick. But I was pregnant. And even though I hated almost every minute of being pregnant, I loved knowing I was going to have a baby. Here Shantal is on the morning of her Birthday!And… -
Yes, I'm still Blogging
17 Jan 2010 | 10:26 amOK, so I usually have good intentions on writing. But I don't prioritize well enough to get everything done. And I end up playing stupid games on facebook and neglect a few things that I should not. Looking back and seeing my last blog post was on November 6th, really makes me sad. So much happened since that time.Shantal turned 12St Martin'sAmerican ThanksgivingSt NikolausSpencer turned 11Gardner and I celebrated our 16th Wedding AnniversaryTrip To Venice, ItalyChristmasNew YearsLots of Snow FunAs you can see, so many things. And yes, I am hoping to blog about all of it. Better late than… -
Random Update
5 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pmHere are a few pictures of things that happened in September and October.Ian rode his "laufrad" for the first time. He did really good. Emma is a pro with her laufrad.I guess Ian was tired.Hannah got retainers. She has to wear them 16 hours a day.Shantal got braces up top. The highlight, is choosing the rubberband colors.
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Perhaps it's because I have the maturity of a teenager
4 Feb 2010 | 12:46 amBlogging loses appeal for US teenagers, says survey Does this explain my lack of interest in blogging recently? Although I do have the shortest attention span in the world, I haven't exactly felt the need to switch my online activity to Twitter. I do have a Twitter account, though, in case I ever get the urge. Mostly I have it so I can follow a couple friends. So far Twitter seems a lot like Facebook but without the photo albums and quizzes, but a lot more of my friends are on Facebook than on Twitter. How do you prefer to express yourself online? -
I just went to Italy and I don't feel like telling you about it
25 Jan 2010 | 3:32 amPerhaps you've noticed that we're in a bit of a blogging slump here at This non-American Life. I have plenty of material - 100s of photos, several trips I haven't blogged yet, 20 or so half-finished posts in the queue - but I haven't felt like doing anything with it. That's not so strange; most people seem to go through a period of blogging ennui every now and then. But I still haven't figured out what to do about it. -
The terrorists started winning when lip gloss became a threat
11 Jan 2010 | 7:19 amSo rarely does something I read cause me to yell "YES YES YES!" the way that this commentary did, I figured I'd share it here. The article addresses the ridiculous and ever-growing measures which the US (and consequently other countries) is taking in the name of preventing terrorism attacks on airplanes. For years I've been drunkenly expounding on this subject at cocktail parties to anyone who will listen, but I've never managed to sum up my ideas as eloquently as Campos does. Here's the crux: It might be unrealistic to expect the average citizen to have a nuanced grasp of statistically based… -
Last day of 2009
31 Dec 2009 | 9:47 amToday we woke up to this view: Ate breakfast at this table: Went for a dip in the Mediterranean on this beach, which we had all to ourselves: Went for a walk around Positano: Saw this sunset: Now drinking Campari and snacking on fresh buffalo mozzarella and the yummiest green olives ever while listening to the ocean. Eagerly anticipating upcoming dinner featuring fresh ravioli and grilled veggies and rapini, and dessert of cannoli and other pastries. After that we'll go party on the beach with the locals. 2010, I hope you manage to top this day. It won't be easy. ETA: The photos don't begin… -
Greetings from Naples
30 Dec 2009 | 1:52 amI probably won't be online much in the next couple days, so here's wishing you all a good slide into the new year.
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Audi A1: Will it look like this?
8 Feb 2010 | 12:55 pmGerman Autobild has an interesting rendering of the upcoming Audi A1. Make sure to watch! The Audi A1 is said to start from 17.000 Euro and will be available with 4 engines first (at least in... -
Audi A3 2.0 TDI Clean Diesel: All about
8 Feb 2010 | 12:48 pmHere's all about the Audi A3 2.0 TDI Clean Diesel. The stat that stands out most to me is the TDI's reported 42 mpg highway average because, well, I don't think I've ever heard such a statistic. But... -
Audi A5 Sportback: Stirring stuff
8 Feb 2010 | 12:45 pmNice review here of the Audi A5 Sportback. When Audi announced its four-door A5 Sportback I was disappointed. The A5 two-door is the sexiest Audi short of the R8; surely extra doors would turn it... -
VW Passat: Comes fully loaded
8 Feb 2010 | 12:41 pmNice review here of the fully loaded VW Passat. At first glance you might look at the $27,195 MSRP for the 2010 VW Passat and suffer from a bit of sticker shock. But then you will notice something.... -
Porsche 911 Turbo S: The fastest and most powerful 911 Turbo model ever!
8 Feb 2010 | 12:36 pmPorsche has released the Porsche 911 Turbo S! Make sure to check it out. Power from the 911 Turbo’s twin-turbocharged, 3.8-litre flat six engine has been increased in the Turbo S to 523bhp, up from...
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Top News der letzten 7 Tage bei Xonio [05 February 2010]
5 Feb 2010 | 7:00 amDiese News wurden am häufigsten geklickt:Top News der letzten 7 Tage bei Xonio [22 January 2010]Top News der letzten 7 Tage bei Xonio [29 January 2010]Top News der letzten 7 Tage bei Xonio [15 January 2010]Top News der letzten 7 Tage bei Xonio [29 January 2010]Top News der letzten 7 Tage bei Xonio [08 January 2010]Top News der letzten 7 Tage bei Xonio [25 December 2009]Top News der letzten 7 Tage bei Xonio [13 November 2009]Top News der letzten 7 Tage bei Xonio [20 November 2009]Top News der letzten 7 Tage bei Xonio [27 November 2009]Top News der letzten 7 Tage bei Xonio [11 December 2009] -
Top News der letzten 7 Tage bei Xonio [29 January 2010]
29 Jan 2010 | 8:00 amDiese News wurden am häufigsten geklickt:Herber Gewinn-Rückgang bei NokiaSchnäppchen-Check: Lidl-Navi für 180 EuroRundum-Sorglos-Paket für Toshiba-NotebooksTwitter historisch: Was JFK der Welt mitgeteilt hätteMicrosoft: Flight Simulator vor dem Aus?Palm Pre aufgebohrt: Android auf dem iPhone-KillerPreistipp: Sony Ericsson W890i für unter 150 EuroZehn neue Netbook-Modelle von HPMicrosoft: 5.000 Arbeitnehmer verlieren ihren JobAOL: Mailfunktionen deutlich erweitert -
Top News der letzten 7 Tage bei Xonio [29 January 2010]
29 Jan 2010 | 7:00 amDiese News wurden am häufigsten geklickt:Herber Gewinn-Rückgang bei NokiaSchnäppchen-Check: Lidl-Navi für 180 EuroRundum-Sorglos-Paket für Toshiba-NotebooksTwitter historisch: Was JFK der Welt mitgeteilt hätteMicrosoft: Flight Simulator vor dem Aus?Palm Pre aufgebohrt: Android auf dem iPhone-KillerPreistipp: Sony Ericsson W890i für unter 150 EuroZehn neue Netbook-Modelle von HPMicrosoft: 5.000 Arbeitnehmer verlieren ihren JobAOL: Mailfunktionen deutlich erweitert -
Top News der letzten 7 Tage bei Xonio [22 January 2010]
22 Jan 2010 | 7:00 amDiese News wurden am häufigsten geklickt:Vopium: Handy-Software spart bei AuslandstelefonatenSigma 18-250mm DC OS HSM: Neues UniversalzoomSchnäppchen-Check: 100-Euro-Navi bei ProMarktDream G2: Neues Android-Handy aus ChinaBilder und Details zu Samsungs Mini-Notebook NC20Sony Ericsson: Prototypen gestohlenCoolgorilla: Sprechender Reiseführer fürs iPhoneGegenwind: BlackBerry Storm im HärtetestSchnäppchen-Check: Externe Festplatten bei NormaReiseführer für TomTom- und Garmin-Navis -
Top News der letzten 7 Tage bei Xonio [15 January 2010]
15 Jan 2010 | 7:00 amDiese News wurden am häufigsten geklickt:Auf einen Blick: Die CES-Meldungen des TagesSpiele-Highlights im Januar und FebruarPreistipp: Apple iPods bis zu 20 Prozent günstigerGratis-eBooks: WLAN einrichten, sichern & tunenFrankreich plant Handy-Verbot für KinderVaio VGN-P11Z: Sonys Netbook im PraxistestSchnäppchen-Check: Sony Ericsson W580iSchnäppchen-Check: Mega-Navi bei Aldi SüdPoGo: Die Rückkehr der Polaroid-FotosPreistipp: Sony Ericsson K770i für 140 Euro
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Thursday 11th: Coco Montoya at Alte Schmiede - Blues Caravan 2010 Eisenach, Germany
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Friday Apr 23rd: Aly Keita. at Dehnberger Hof Theater Dehnberger
9 Feb 2010 | 8:26 amat Dehnberger Hof Theater Dehnberger Hof Theater Dehnberger on 2010-04-23
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Chat Sauvage Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Erstes Gewächs
3 Feb 2010 | 11:38 amDas Rheingau ist bekannt dafür, dass Erste Gewächse auch von nicht-VDP-Mitgliedern stammen können. So auch dieser 2007er Pinot Noir von Weingut Chat Sauvage aus der Lage Assmannshäuser Höllenberg. Aus meiner Sicht ist das eine der Top-Rotweinlagen in Deutschland. Schon vor über 100 Jahren war der Assmannshäuser Wein sehr geschätzt. Beim Chat Sauvage handelt es sich jedoch um ein sehr junges Weingut. Schon von der Flaschengestaltung scheint das Burgund ein großes Vorbild zu sein. Dieser Assmannshäuser Höllenberg zeigt eine sehr helle ziegelrote Farbe mit fast schon orangen Rändern… -
Was ist ein Naturwein?
1 Feb 2010 | 11:40 amNicht ganz zufällig taucht derzeit eine Diskussion um Naturwein auf. Vor genau 100 Jahren wurde der Verband Deutscher Naturweinversteigerer (VDNV) als Zusammenschluss von vier Weinbauvereinigungen gegründet. Ziel war die bessere Vermarktung von “naturreinen” Weinen. Dabei sollte auf die Zuzuckerung und Verschnitt verzichtet werden. Zudem sollte der Zusammenschluss dazu führen, dass die Naturweinversteigerer verschiedener Regionen sich nicht gegenseitig Konkurrenz machen und der Weinverkauf aus eigenem Wachstum stammt. Seit 1971 ist der VDP (Verband Deutscher… -
Miguel Torres junior geht nach Chile
31 Jan 2010 | 12:30 pmSeit Anfang dieses Jahres hat Miguel Torres junior die Verantwortung für das chilenische Tochterunternehmen als Executive President übernommen. Zu den Aufgaben Torres, der zur fünften Generation der spanischen Weindynastie gehört, zählen die Steigerung der Verkäufe für die Export-Märkte, die Einführung des organischen Weinanbaus und die Entwicklung neuer Weine. Dies gilt vor allem für Weine aus der prestigeträchtigen Region um „Empedrado“, wo die Reben auf engen, schmalen Felsterrassen wachsen. „Meine Familie und ich sind sehr froh, nach Chile zu reisen und ein neues… -
1998: Marques de Monistrol Reserva Privada
26 Jan 2010 | 10:44 amEs gibt wieder einmal eine Altweinverwertung ähhm… -verkostung. Es handelt sich um den Marques de Monistrol Reserva Privada aus 1998. Bei so einem Wein kann man 5 Experten zu dessen jetziger Trinkfähigkeit befragen und man bekommt mindestens 7 Meinungen. Dabei handelt es sich bei diesem Marques de Monistrol um einen eher einfacheren Konsumwein. Ob der Marques verarmt ist und seine private Weinreserve (Reserva Privada) verkaufen musste, wird auch weiter unklar bleiben. Aber wie präsentiert sich dieser Wein heute? Der Marques de Monistrol Reserva Privada ist dunkel-dicht, trüb und… -
Wein aus Montefalco
25 Jan 2010 | 12:40 pmHeute gab es in Köln eine Verkostung von Wein aus Montefalco in Umbrien. Der inzwischen typisch gewordene Sagrantino di Montefalco stand dabei im Mittelpunkt. Eine gut besuchte und von Jens Priewe geführte Verkostung beschränkte sich auf sieben Exemplare dieses trockenen roten Sagrantino. Bis zu den 80er Jahren war er dieser Wein ausschließlich süß. Derzeit umfasst der Anbau des Sagrantino di Montefalco nach einer rasanten Flächenzunahme 670 Hektar. 2000 waren es erst 120ha gewesen. Deutschland ist laut offizieller Exportstatistik mit einer Abnahme von derzeit 1% nicht wirklich…
- Johner Wein Welten - Pinot World of Wine
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Wunderbares Degustationsmenu in der Osteria / Kassel
25 Jan 2010 | 12:59 pmAm vergangenem Samstag war es soweit. Nachdem meine Eltern 2006 das letzte Mal einen unvergesslichen Abend bei der Familie Levorato in der Osteria in Kassel erleben durften, waren wir nun an der Reihe… Zu einem “Vier-Gang-Menü” unter dem Motto „wirklich lecker kochen“ wurden insgesamt 5 Weine von uns dazu präsentiert. Peterslienwurzelespresso 2008 Riesling, Wairarapa Orangen-Fenchel-Salat mit Flusskrebsen 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Gladstone Kürbistortellone in Salbeibutter 2008 Grauer Burgunder, Kaiserstuhl Spezzatino vom Wildschwein mit Pflaumen 2007 Pinot Noir,… -
Wein Web für Haiti
19 Jan 2010 | 8:46 amStefan Schwytz von Baccantus.de hat in seinem Blogartikel WeinWeb für Haiti eine Spendenaktion für Winzer oder Weinhändler ins Leben gerufen. Unter dem Motto. Wir stellen ein faires Probepaket zusammen, geben einen Spendenaufschlag hinzu und leisten unsererseits ebenfalls einen Beitrag, wollen wir uns mit einem Paket beteiligen. Dieses Paket besteht aus folgenden 6 Weinen: 2006 Reserve Pinot Noir Gladstone aus Neuseeland 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Gladstone aus Neuseeland 2008 Gewürztraminer Spätlese (0,375l) Kaiserstuhl / Baden 2008 Blanc de Pinot Noir Kaiserstuhl / Baden 2007 Spätburgunder… -
Twitter-Wein-Verkostung #twv - Unser Probepaket.
18 Jan 2010 | 11:38 amAuf Einladung vom Initiator DonSimon_ des Twitter-Wein-Verkostungs #twv, möchten wir unser Paket für die Verkostung am 8.2.2010 und am 15.02.2010 anbieten. Es werden 2 Weine sein. Zum Glück sind die mit einem Schraubverschluss verschlossen, so dass wir keine Abweichungen wegen Korkschmäcker berücksichtigen müssen :-). Beim ersten Wein, der am 8.2.2010 verkostet wird, handelt es sich um unseren 2008er Sauvignon Blanc Gladstone aus Neuseeland. 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Gladstone Mein Vater ist ja zur Zeit in Neuseeland. Ich werde dann schauen, ob ich Ihn per Twitter zum Verkostungszeitpunkt… -
Visit us at Pinot Noir 2010 New Zealand
8 Jan 2010 | 9:42 amWe are one of the participating Wineries at Pinot Noir 2010 New Zealand. On the 3rd of February, we will be showing our Pinot Noir at the Grand Pinot Public Tasting. For more Information please have a look at the official Homepage. -
Bischoffingen - Happy Birthday - 1000 Jahre alt !!!
8 Jan 2010 | 8:51 amund genau zu diesem Anlass wurde ein Geschichtsverein gegründet und für das Jubiläum eine eigene offizielle Hompage erstellt. Als absoluter Highlight wird wohl neben den Vortragsreihen, dem Festakt und eine Ausstellung vor allem das Dorffest vom 7. bis 9. Mai 2010 sein. Ich freue mich jetzt schon auf die zahlreichen Besucher.
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Grünewald, aber ja
30 Jan 2010 | 8:36 amNochmal unverlangt eingesandt - diesmal erfreulich. Das Weingut Grünewald an der Nahe schickte einige Flaschen junger Weine. Unter dem Strich kann man sagen: preiswert und gut. 2007 Grauburgunder halbtrocken (4,50 €)duftig, etwas Birne, Zitrus, Ananas und gelbe Früchte; saftig, süffig, durchaus sortentypisch, zarte Süße, Hauch Bitternote im Nachhall. 832007 Regent trocken (4,50 €)klare, intensive Frucht, rote Beeren, Kräuter; reife Frucht, würzig, leicht schokoladig, absolut reif, kräuteriger, leicht erdiger Nachklang; tadellos vinifizierter Rotwein, gut balanciert. 842008er… -
Casino-Weine
26 Jan 2010 | 9:14 amDie Casino Privatkellerei war auch mir bislang kein Begriff. Doch wie durch ein Wunder gelangten eines schönen Wintertages sechs Probeflaschen aus diesem Unternehmen auf meinen Schreibtisch. Das Ergebnis: Ein Wein fiel aus der Rolle, die übrigen waren sauber vinifizierte, aber eher einfache Weine mit Noten, die auf Kaltgärung bzw. Maischerhitzung zurückzuführen sein dürften. 2008 Riesling trocken Hochgewächs Burg Cochem Mosel Helle, typische Farbe; vergleichsweise neutral, Zitrus, ganz leicht floral; frisch, feine Frucht, schlank, pikante Säure; tadellos vinifizierter Wein, mittlere… -
Alte Burgunder, taufrisch (3)
26 Jan 2010 | 8:25 am9. 1945 Clos de Vougeot, Moillard-Grivot, PropriétairesDer zweite 45er - und eindeutig der bessere Wein. Mittlere bis dunkle Farbe, etwas flüchtige Säure, süße, jugendlich wirkende Frucht; straff, saftig, deutliche Säure, finessenreich, beinah feingliedrig, lässt auch nach einer halben Stunde im Glas nicht nach. 92 10. 1945 Vosne Romanée Malconsorts, Moillard-Grivot, Propriétaires Mittlere bis dunkle Farbe, recht dicht, am Rand schon leicht bräunlich; etwas trüb; reife, leicht überreife Frucht, Schwarzkirsche, Pflaumen, kandierte Früchte, leicht laktisch; süße Frucht, kompakt,… -
Alte Burgunder, taufrisch (2)
24 Jan 2010 | 5:47 amAlte Burgunder können zu den faszinierendsten Weinen der Welt gehören - und das weiß ich spätestens seit diesem denkwürdigen 9. Januar, als ein Weinfreund in Oberhausen seine gesammelten Burgunder öffnete. Mit erstaunlichen Ergebnissen... Schon der erste verkostete Wein beeindruckte;1. 1947er Moulin à Vent (nachträglich aufgeklebtes Etikett, keine weiteren Angaben). Stabile Farbe ohne Oxidationserscheinungen. Deutlich flüchtige Säure, etwas Himbeeren, leichter Unterholzgeruch; straff, deutliche Säure, etwas kantig, hat noch Frucht, insgesamt nicht ohne Substanz, aber natürlich… -
Alte Burgunder, taufrisch
10 Jan 2010 | 4:43 amGut, es mag ja sein, dass der Winzer damals ein paar Tropfen Rhônewein zur Verbesserung eingesetzt haben. Macht aber nichts, und es tat dem Wein vielleicht sogar gut. Er wirkte jedenfalls noch richtig jugendlich, die Farbe war kräftig, und Ermüdungserscheinungen waren auch keine festzustellen. Und es war mitnichten der einzigen spannenden Burgunder auf einer eindrucksvollen Verkostung.
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Spontankauf am Morgen: Bambi-Handytasche bei DaWanda
9 Feb 2010 | 12:50 amDer DaWanda Newsletter ist Schuld daran, dass mein erster Blick heute Morgen nicht auf meine Geschäftsmails, sondern auf die DaWanda Website fiel. Miss Shoppingverse schrieb ja erst vor ein paar Tagen über das deutsche Etsy-Pendant. Auch ich bekenne mich als dauerhafter Gast und auch Käufer. Heute morgen musste es diese süße Handyhülle sein: Die Farbe der Lasche darf ich mir sogar aussuchen. Sie wird türkis. Außerdem kann man im Checkout sein Handymodell angeben, um sicherzustellen, dass iPhone, Smartphone, Android & Co. auch tatsächlich reinpassen. Juchuuu ich kann es kaum… -
La surprise d’Esprit – Frühjahr/Sommer Kollektion 2010
8 Feb 2010 | 12:26 pmAlle Styles von Esprit Ich war vor einigen Monaten auf der Showroom Kollektionsvorstellung von Esprit und ich erinnerte mich, bereits damals sehr überrascht gewesen zu sein von der Frühjahr/Sommerkollektion. Die Farben, die Schnitte… Esprit spricht vielleicht nicht die top-trendy Modepuppe an, aber mausert sich in der letzten Zeit zu einem der innovativsten Online-Shops und punktet mehr und mehr durch Qualität und moderne Designs. Nachdem es mich nun neulich eiskalt erwischte und ich mich gleich zweimal auf dem spiegelglatten Bürgersteig langlegte (aauuutsch), war nicht nur mein Ego… -
Liebe geht durch den Magen – Valentinstag Idee No1
7 Feb 2010 | 2:45 pmEgal ob man nun an Valentinstag der liebsten Person seines Lebens ein Geschenk machen will, oder einfach an einem anderen Tag des Jahres… fest steht, dass Cereal Club Müsli eine Bombenidee hatten: Das Liebesmüsli zum Genießen & Verschenken. …da der diesjährige Valentinstag auf einem Sonntag fällt, gäbe es für Beide nichts schöneres als ein im Bett liebevoll serviertes Sonntagsfrühstück mit einer Schale Liebesmüsli. Ganz individuell kann jeder bestimmen, welche Zutaten in das persönliche Liebesmüsli gehören und dieses mit süßen Herzen und Leckerlies bestücken. -
DaWanda Shopping Guide von Danish Daughters
5 Feb 2010 | 1:02 amEine Plattform die ich hier auf Shoppingverse ein wenig vernachlässig habe, aber der definitiv mehr Beachtung geschenkt werden sollte, ist der deutsche Online-Marktplatz: DaWanda. Ihr findet auf DaWanda zauberhafte Unikate, maßgeschneiderte, individualisierte und handgemachte Produkte und könnt sie direkt vom Hersteller kaufen oder wenn ihr selbst kreativ arbeitet, eure Produkte verkaufen. DaWanda ist ein Treffpunkt für Künstler, Designer und kreative Menschen, Käufer und Verkäufer. Du kannst die Hersteller hinter den Produkten kennenlernen, Dich mit anderen Mitgliedern austauschen,… -
Hamburg Shopping-Guide von takemetotheponyranch
3 Feb 2010 | 3:55 amSeit einem Jahr schon will ich einen Shopping-Guide für Hamburg schreiben (von dem für Melbourne reden wir erst gar nicht *g*). Doch wie es so ist, ich komme nicht wirklich dazu. Was ich bislang nicht schaffte, haben Daniela und Nadine von takemetotheponyranch bereits umgesetzt: Hier ist ihr Hamburg Shopping-Guide! Tipps und Empfehlungen könnt ihr gerne bei den beiden in den Kommentaren hinterlassen! Happy Hamburg Shopping, Miss Shoppingverse! 1 people Like!.
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Romantik pur
8 Feb 2010 | 10:14 amRomantik pur - Lichterabend in der Thermenlandschaft und SaunaweltAm Donnerstag, den 18 Februar 2010 steht von 18 bis 22 Uhr in der Thermenlandschaft und Saunawelt der Chiemgau Thermen Bad Endorf "Romantik pur" auf dem Programm. Kerzenschein, Fackeln, gedämpftes Licht und sanfte Harfenklänge in der Saunabar – das sind die entscheidenden Elemente für romantische Stimmung zum Entspannen und Wohlfühlen. Dazu Spezialaufgüsse und Sonderpeelings in der Saunawelt und beim "Candle-Light-Schwimmen" in den Innen- und Außenbecken der Thermenlandschaft spiegeln sich die… -
Heimsieg Amelie Kober
8 Feb 2010 | 9:56 amBeim letzten Snowboard Weltcup vor den Olympischen Spielen in Vancouver bejubelten weit mehr als 1000 begeisterte Zuschauer den Sieg der Einheimischen Amelie Kober, die sich im Finale gegen die Niederländerin und neue Führende im Weltcup, Nicolien Sauerbreij, durchsetzte. Isabella Laböck aus Prien belegt einen hervorragenden 4. Platz.Bei den Herren wiederholte Vorjahressieger Andreas Prommegger seinen Erfolg. Im finalen Lauf setzte er sich knapp gegen den Weltcup-Führenden Benjamin Karl, beide aus Österreich, durch.Im Skiparadies Sudelfeld, wo Amelie Kober im Alter von 4 Jahren zum… -
Bezahlt wird nicht
8 Feb 2010 | 9:21 am„Bezahlt wird nicht!“ Aus Wut über die hohen Lebensmittelpreise plündert die resolute Antonia mit anderen Frauen einen Supermarkt. Damit beginnt ein rasantes Verwirrspiel, in dessen Verlauf Antonia und ihre beste Freundin Margherita mit Hilfe fiktiver Schwangerschaften, scheintoter Carabinieri und einer haarsträubenden Heiligenlegende die absurdesten Situationen inszenieren, um die Beute vor Giovanni und Luigi, ihren ebenso ahnungslosen wie gesetzestreuen Ehemännern, sowie vor der Polizei zu verstecken.In seiner prallen Farce schlägt sich der Narr und Nobelpreisautor Dario Fo auf die… -
Die letzte Vorlesung
8 Feb 2010 | 9:08 amBöhler erinnert sich genau an die Zeit zum Jahreswechsel 1983/1984: Vier Tage nach seiner Habilitation in Köln erreichte ihn der Ruf aus Bayreuth. Böhler setzte sich ins Auto, Winter war’s und er rutschte auf Sommerreifen in die Stadt, in der er bleiben sollte, doch erst einmal gar nicht wollte. Das Wetter, die damalige Abgelegenheit der Stadt – „ich dachte mir, hier bleibst Du nicht lange“, lacht Böhler heute. Dass er geblieben ist, hat er keinen Tag lang bereut. An der RWTH Aachen hatte er das Fach Betriebswirtschaftslehre mit eingeführt, danach dasselbe noch… -
Fruchtfasten
7 Feb 2010 | 2:54 pmSchlank schlemmen – Obst und wandernSchlank schlemmen, das geht. Im Allgäuer Urlaubsort Füssen passen Fasten und Genießen sehr wohl zusammen. Während einer Früchtefasten-Wanderwoche wird der Körper fit für die Outdoor-Saison.Eine Sieben-Tage-Pauschale im Hotel Sommer kombiniert die sanfte Form des Heilfastens mit täglichen Wanderungen durch die Urlaubslandschaft rund um Schloss Neuschwanstein, mit Gymnastik oder einer entspannten Golfrunde. An den immer neu und abwechslungsreich bestückten Obst-Buffets kann man gesund schlemmen – heimische und tropische Früchte haben…

