The Green Wave Posted by komo on May 1, 2010
Sometimes it’s hard to know who to believe when it comes to global warming. There are those who say we need to quickly move in the direction of creating green sources of erneuerbare Energie (renewable energy) and yet, there are others who just as quickly contradict that way of thinking and believe global warming is…
Springtime Posted by jan on Apr 23, 2010
As every year, the winter seemed to be endlos (endless) and harsh. In fact, it was a very cold winter this time with many extreme situations like frozen rivers (no more traffic), endless Staus (traffic jams) with countless accidents, homeless people freezing…
Under fire Posted by jan on Apr 18, 2010
In the last few weeks there have been two major Gefechte (combats) where seven German soldiers lost their lives.
Wo Spricht Man Deutsch (Where is German spoken)? Posted by komo on Apr 9, 2010
German is spoken by an estimated 126 Million people. The vast Mehrheit (majority) is found in Deutschland (Germany), with about 82 million German-speakers. Diese Zahl (this number) leaves us with 44 million other people. Wo wohnen die anderen (where do the others live)? Österreich (Austeria) should be the first Land (country) to come to mind. After…
Day at the sea – Tag am Meer Posted by jan on Apr 7, 2010
Today I want to share some German music with you. So I´ll introduce a song from the most famous hip hop band in Germany that is called “Die fantastischen Vier” (The fantastic four).
Auf Der Walz Posted by komo on Apr 1, 2010
A unique and struggling German tradition is the Wandergeselle, Geselle, or journeyman— a 3 year and one day pilgrimage which novice Zimmermänner (carpenters) undertake after finishing an apprenticeship. Sometimes this is even considered another test or Herausforderung (challenge) in the apprenticeship. The “traveling carpenters” gehen auf die Walz (set off on a journey) on foot…
German-American Heritage Posted by komo on Mar 30, 2010
For those of our Leserschaft (readership) who live in the D.C area, are hardcore road-trip-museum-going junkies, and/or have the time to stop at our nation’s capital, you might want to check out the city’s newest addition, the German-Heritage Museum of the USA. Through Ausstellungun (exhibits) and Veranstaltungen (events), the museum’s main focus is to bring…