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Ich bin ein Berliner
June 26, 1963, speech by U.S. President John F. Kennedy in West Berlin. “Two thousand years ago the proudest boast was civis Romanus sum [“I am a Roman citizen”]. Today, in the world of freedom, […]
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June 5 is World Environment Day
Reaching for the Sun: City of Lancaster wins prestigious Energy Globe Award A few days before”World Environment Day”, the City of Lancaster was presented with the Energy Globe Award for the US by Austrian Trade […]
EDUCATION
Interesting Facts about Germany in Time Magazine
Excellent classroom material for Teachers of German In connection with the world economy and especially with regards to the Euro Crisis, Germany has been covered in the American media for the past three years […]
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Legendary Designer Ferdinand A. Porsche Died
“A formally harmonious product needs no decoration, it should be elevated through pure form.” – Ferdinand Porsche Ferdinand Alexander Porsche was the head of the Porsche Design Team, when the classic 911 was created in […]
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Grand Design Empire launches new clothing line
Fashion Designer Emil Gampe, from EMILcouture and “Dancing with the Stars” designer, Daniela Gschwendtner are introducing a new European-style designer line, Grand Design Empire (“GDE”), designed and manufactured exclusively in Los Angeles, California. “We want […]
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Joachim Gauck is elected German president
The former Eastern German pastor and Member of Parliament Joachim Gauck was elected as German president. With him and chancellor Merkel leading the country, Eastern Germans are in the underdog position no more. The 72-year […]
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Singer Ute Lemper in Los Angeles
Ute Lemper with Vogler Quartet and Stefan Malzew Berlin Nights / Paris Days Ute Lemper’s panache, versatility and sophisticated repertoire have led her to international acclaim. With this brand-new project she delves even deeper into […]
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Oldest living Oscar Winner – Luise Rainer
At age 102, the German actress Luise Rainer is the oldest Academy Award winner. Born January 12th 1910 in Düsseldorf, she was also the first woman to win two Academy Awards, and the first person […]
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Hot and New Design by Emil Couture
In depth interview with Emil Gampe of Emil Couture on LA Business
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Two Austrian Companies are Apple Suppliers
For the first time apple published a list of its suppliers. Two leading Austrian companies from Styria are among them AT&S and Austria Micro Systems are among them. Both companies are not allowed to give […]