EA's Spore aims to create new worlds, businesses Sep 5, 2008
" Spore has shipped in Australia, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Finland and expands to the rest of Europe and South America on September 5. (Editing by Peter Henderson and Braden Reddall) Yahoo! Buzz RECOMMEND THIS STORY Recommend It: Not at All Somewhat Moderately Highly Very Highly Average (Not Rated) AP AP AP AP CNET Reuters Reuters CNET AFP AP Reuters - Thu Sep 4, 6:42 PM ET ABC News - Thu Sep 4, 8:01 AM ET KING5 Seattle - Thu Sep 4, 12:13 PM ET... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
'Gullwing' flies again Aug 29, 2008
Although the new Gullwing will be badged AMG, the coupe is being built by HWA a Germany company formed in 1999 by AMG s founder Hans-Werner Aufrecht. HWA is spending about $8 million to expand its production facilities for the Gullwing project. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Worlds apart, a brother provides strength for two Aug 11, 2008
BERGEN, GERMANY - As soon as she opened the door, I knew ... Photo by John Wilcox Still life: The town of Bergen, Germany and its surrounding villages, such as Marquartstein, above, were thrust into the spotlight this week when the path of Clark Rockefeller led to Christian Gerhartsreiter who abandoned his seamstress mother, artist fat. (Boston Herald)
Get out of town: Day trip to Pepin, Wis.: Home of Half Pint’ and so much more Aug 10, 2008
Visitors included people from Peru, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Ukraine, the Philippines, Scotland, Poland, Japan, Germany, Sweden and England. Volunteers, like 86-year-old Virgie Preifert, help run the place. (Winona Daily News, MN)
MAN OWNS TUOLUMNE COUNTY ORIGINALS Aug 9, 2008
A man from Germany comes to Howard's shop about every six months, begging to buy a large antique map showing where all the gold mines in the county are located. The man's goal is to collect a gold sample from each and every mine in the area, Howard said. (The Union Democrat)
Investors turn to stamps as a way to lick credit crunch Aug 9, 2008
Unlike gold, for example, even a sizeable collection of valuable stamps is easily transported one reason why several leading Nazis fleeing Germany after the Second World War chose to smuggle wealth in the form of rare stamps. Such collections also need less careful storage than many other assets. (Independent)
* World News Quick Take Aug 8, 2008
The information was contained in an e-mail from Scotland Yard, and Portuguese police pursued the lead with Interpol, which gathered further reports from Belgium, Britain, Finland and Germany. But Portuguese chief detective Paulo Rebelo, head of the Madeleine inquiry, ruled that all but the German intelligence showed a lack of credibility and ordered that the tip-off should be filed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hidden Beijing Aug 5, 2008
Germany hails 'bullet-proof bra ... Germany hails 'bullet-proof bra. (BBC News)
Germans document Tractor odyssey Aug 1, 2008
Not unusual except that the ride was documented by a television crew from Germany who are situated in the United States to bring the American people and their stories to their home country ... The non-profit, non-government public network is the market leader of news programs in Germany and commits a large percentage of its prime time programming to reports and documentaries abroad ... The broadcasts Scherer helps bring to the people of Germany focus on the topics of health, war, education,... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Travel briefs Jul 27, 2008
Since then, they've attended a beer festival in Germany, downed Guinness in Ireland, and visited breweries and beer events in cities ranging from Boston to Seattle. The next six months will take them to England, Denver, San Diego, Belgium, and back to Germany for (what else ... The "Stay in Europe, Pay in Dollars" promotion from WorldHotels includes 41 hotels in Germany, Italy, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Luxembourg, Austria, Spain and the Czech Republic, according to Patti Winger,... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
For some, 'Made in China' doesn't fit Jul 15, 2008
Production of Steiff toys, which include a distinctive long-limbed bear with a melancholy growl, will come back to Germany and other countries in Europe by the end of 2009 ... Germany has been the world's largest exporter of goods since 2003, but China has been snapping at its heels for the top spot - even though Chinese manufacturing was cast in a poor light last year after Mattel, the U.S. toy maker, had to recall over 20 million toys made in China, costing the company around $110 million ...... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Dollar millionaires top 10m Jun 25, 2008
That compared with single-digit growth in Ferrari's traditional markets of the US and Germany ... 7% but still faster than France and Germany. (guardian.co.uk)
Riding the waves around the world: Amateur radio operators do more than just ham it up; they can provide vital communication in times of need Jun 24, 2008
I figured that s as far as I could go, but I ve talked to Fiji, Australia, Japan, Germany, France, Russia, Spain, England, Ireland. What do you discuss with people you meet over ham radio. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Lufthansa's labor of love: restoring old junkers Jun 17, 2008
HAMBURG, Germany - After inspecting the latest addition to Lufthansa's fleet, veteran airplane mechanic Jurgen Rohwer braced himself for hard work ahead. "This is the most complicated aircraft we could get," said the 67-year-old engineer, studying pictures of cockpit controls and wiring at the headquarters of Deutsche Lufthansa AG's maintenance unit here. (AZCentral -- Business)
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Honors Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer Jun 5, 2008
" The Gala was chaired by Chief Executive Officer of CA John A. Swainson. As BGCA's national security partner, CA has provided $4.6 million since 2005 in software solutions to improve the national organization's technical infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency, and most importantly, online security for Clubs across the country. One of the evening's highlights was remarks from BGCA's National Youth of the Year Demetrice Tuttle. As the organization's national teen spokesperson, Tuttle... (PR Newswire)
Ich bin ein clubber Jun 2, 2008
Getting there: You'll struggle to get a direct flight to Germany's capital from Australia, but Lufthansa (www ... au/news/germany/ich-bin-ein-clubber/2008/05/29/1211654202541. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Race Week has cash registers revving in Race City USA May 21, 2008
Donna DeNardo, the general manager of the N.C. Auto Racing Hall of Fame, said racing fans come as far as Germany and Australia to view the memorabilia on display at their museum throughout race week. We get a lot of people because of race week, said DeNardo. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
LETTERS: NCT, May 19, 2008 May 20, 2008
He says, "President Roosevelt declared war on Germany." Not true. Roosevelt declared war on Japan after Pearl Harbor, and then Nazi Germany declared war on the United States ... " I think that describes Robert Green's letter today. While he is correct about declaring war on Japan, and Germany declaring war on the US, he obviously leaves out a very important part of that history.The Isolationists. Having just finished WWI, and being in an economic depression {sound familiar?} the majority of... (North County Times)
Violin swindler masterfully played his victims May 13, 2008
Tang pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud and eight counts of mail fraud involving shipments or wire transfers from California, Minnesota, Delaware and Germany. He acknowledged using two San Francisco addresses, including a hillside home in the Golden Gate Heights neighborhood where Ng first met him, as hubs for his dealings. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Soccer And Sightseeing In Europe May 13, 2008
For those who can't get enough soccer, the Technical Museum has a new interactive show devoted to "The Beautiful Game." Among the highlights: England striker Wayne Rooney's shoes and the jersey Franz Beckenbauer wore when he led Germany to a World Cup victory in 1974. Climb the 343 steps of St. Stephen's Cathedral's south tower and take in the panoramic views. (CBS News -- World)
Talk of the Town: Swiss Army knife to the rescue! May 8, 2008
In 1891, Karl Elsener, then-owner of a company that made surgical equipment, discovered to his dismay that the pocket knives supplied to the Swiss army were in fact made in Germany. In that age of nationalism, Elsener set out to manufacture the knives in Switzerland itself. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Memories of Mom and the button cup May 8, 2008
This was the 1970s, when women's roles were being redefined, yet my mother solidly cherished the role of hausfrau, even though my parents had left Germany in 1956. Only when I started school did I realize how unusual it was to wear handmade clothing. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale May 5, 2008
Babies found in Germany freezer ... Babies found in Germany freezer. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
A yard sale for the troops May 2, 2008
His daughter, Tina-Marie, had served first in a military hospital in Germany and then in Balad, which is about 50 miles north of Baghdad. Balad is not a good place, said Moody. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Around Your Town community events Apr 18, 2008
A social, holistic cuddle party ( Kuschelparty in Germany, where this idea was borrowed) will be held in the yoga room at Club Kilimanjahro, 33 Subway St., on April 19, 26 and May 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a structured, safe workshop on boundaries, communication, intimacy and affection, according to. Wear comfortable clothing. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
PAPER: Why China is the REAL master of the universe... Apr 12, 2008
Like Germany and Russia, China has traditionally been a land empire, focusing its expansionist energies on countries it had borders with, and it eschewed the world-conquering exploits of Europe's sea-faring maritime nations. Europeans have, for half a millennium, been unchallenged as the global colonisers, but last month the respected Economist magazine dubbed the Chinese "The New Colonists". (The Drudge Report)
Top Swiss Exports & Imports Apr 12, 2008
Topping the list of customers for Swiss exports were Germany (19 ... Leading suppliers of Swiss imports included Germany (19. (Suite101.com)
Small businesses discover a world of opportunity in exports Apr 8, 2008
Last year, Beauty Encounter hit $20 million in sales, with 15% coming from the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Latin America and Japan. The weak U.S. dollar has boosted sales abroad by 10%, with foreign customers placing larger orders for fragrances, cosmetics and skin-care products to take advantage of favorable currency rates, Tran says. (USA Today -- Money)
Lost art is alive and well Apr 4, 2008
New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, California, and even West Germany. O Callaghan has also restored a seat on a bicycle made in the 1800s and the red seats in a 1961 Jaguar. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Hot Wheels(R) and Gallery 1988 Present Pop Surrealist Exhibit Showcasing Artwork Inspired by Classic Toy Brands Apr 2, 2008
The gallery has also received press from the G4 network, KTLA, KTTV, CNN.com, MSNBC.com, KROQ, Power 106 and publications in the United Kingdom, Japan, Sweden, Germany and Italy ... It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Taleb Outsells Greenspan as Black Swan Gives Wall Street Worst Turbulence Mar 28, 2008
On Sept. 22, 1985, France, Germany, Japan, the U.K. and the U.S. signed the Plaza Accord, an agreement to push down the value of the dollar to shore up the U.S. current account deficit. Taleb was sitting on currency options -- which give investors the right to buy or sell a currency at a specified exchange rate -- that had cost him pennies. (Bloomberg)
Luxe Travel: European Castles, Spanish Monastery Stays Mar 26, 2008
Fairy Tale Digs in Germany ... Many of Germanys 100-plus castles and castle hotels house rare antiques and priceless art collections, and to experience sublime acoustics, do attend the annual September concert in Neuschwanstein Castles grand Sngersaal (Singers Hall). (Newsmax)
Konami Ships Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection for PlayStation 2 Mar 20, 2008
The collection features the first three titles of the pioneering stealth action franchise. March 18, 2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retailers nationwide. (IGN PS2)
Collectibles overtake Europe's newsstands Mar 17, 2008
An ad campaign in Germany aims to boost the country's low birth rate. George Whitman, owner of Shakespeare and his daughter Sylvia, talk about the Paris bookshop. (International Herald Tribune)
Billionaire Inventors Mar 9, 2008
Only half those on our list are Americans; others come from as far afield as Thailand and Germany. But America provides more fruitful soil than most places for nursing a smart, original idea into a fortune. (Forbes)
Scores of flights canceled as airport workers in Germany strike for higher pay Mar 6, 2008
At Frankfurt International Airport Germany's largest and the third busiest in Europe more than 2,000 baggage handlers, check-in counter workers, airport firefighters and others took part, said ver ... Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Germany's biggest airline, offered domestic passengers rides on trains ... On a typical day, the airline offers 1,850 flights from Germany. (International Herald Tribune)
Concern voiced over drop in overseas visitors to the U.S. Mar 6, 2008
Despite a growth in long-haul departures from all major countries (except Japan), the United States had 7 percent fewer people visiting from Britain; 30 percent fewer from Japan; 16 percent fewer from Germany; 13 percent fewer from France and the Netherlands; and 18 percent fewer from Brazil. The only increases in visitors were from South Korea (22 percent); Australia (20 percent); and Spain (33 percent). (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Whiff of scandal?US corruption trial highlights US-UK attitudes to politicians Mar 5, 2008
Germany faces widespread strikes. Deadline looms for science cuts. (BBC News -- Americas)
Store can connect clock owner with hobbyists Mar 3, 2008
Q: Recently, while cleaning out our attic, I discovered an old cuckoo clock that I purchased in Germany in 1961. It was made in the Black Forest area of Germany and is beautifully crafted in wood. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Animal magnetism Feb 19, 2008
Whelped on Jan. 14, 1921, in Germany, he was purchased as a puppy by an American who entered him in many U.S. dog shows, including the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Show, where he won the best of breed award. Included in the display cases are Ador's pedigree papers and a certificate that verifies he qualified as an American Kennel Club champion in 1924. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Introduction World's Biggest Scale Model in Series Feb 19, 2008
SCHIEDAM, The Netherlands, February 18 /PRNewswire/ -- During the 59th Spielwarenmesse, International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany (from 7 to 12 February 2008) Mammoet and WSI Collectibles introduced the world's biggest scale model in series, PTC model. The new model is produced in a limited edition. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kids Go Green With Revolutionary New Eco-Friendly Radio Controlled Toy Car Feb 18, 2008
With his work on global brands such as Ferrari and Alfa Romeo, Professor Colani is familiar with making history, having designed the world's first monocoque car as well as being behind the first sports car to drive around the Nurburgring circuit in Germany in less than 10 minutes. Michael Cookson, CEO of Corgi International added: "The H2Go is undoubtedly an important milestone in the toy industry and a genesis in the step towards a fully sustainable global toy market, but it makes no compromise... (PR Newswire)
Heidelberg's Charm Endures Over Centuries Feb 9, 2008
HEIDELBERG, Germany - When I met my guide at the foot of Heidelberg's Old Bridge, the first words she uttered were, "You are a Mark Twain scholar?" Alas, I had to respond negatively, but she was undeterred ... In the winter of 2008, I arrived in Heidelberg in eastern Germany for a three-day visit ... (The University of Heidelberg was founded in 1386, making it the oldest university in Germany. (Voices, CT)
Lakers nab Gasol from Grizzlies; jockey Baze wins No. 10,000 Feb 2, 2008
Lindsay Davenport is to play two of the first three matches for the United States in its Fed Cup quarterfinal against Germany. Based on Friday's draw, Davenport is to face Germany's Sabine Lisicki in today's opening match at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club in La Jolla, Calif. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
REPORT: Heath Ledger had become a regular user of cocaine and heroin... Feb 1, 2008
During a party to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nikki Haskell's StarCaps, Ryan O'Neal told friends his former love had just gone to Germany to treat a huge tumor in her liver. Other friends say Fawcett, originally diagnosed with anal cancer last year, has made a deal with one of the tabloid TV shows to discuss her battle against the disease and videotape her chemotherapy. (The Drudge Report)
EBay Rejiggering Its Fees Jan 30, 2008
More changes are coming in Britain and Germany. The changes come as longtime Chief Executive Meg Whitman announced she would retire at the end of March. (CBS News)
Collect Vintage Valentine Cards Jan 23, 2008
Originally made in Germany, these heavily embossed and lithographed cards had crepe paper honey comb inserts, or stood up on special stands. The most elaborate of these cards include ribbons, swags, lace, and birds with fluttering wings. (Suite101.com)
Bush administration will fight for aid to Pakistan Jan 23, 2008
"That's very much on everybody's mind," she told reporters on her plane as she flew to Germany for a meeting of the foreign ministers of the permanent members of the UN Security Council to discuss new sanctions on Iran. Related Articles. (International Herald Tribune)
Herb Chambers selling Smart Cars small enough to park in Somerville Jan 22, 2008
She drove one on Germany a year ago and has always wanted one since. She even has a miniature model at home. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Cambodia bans Mia Farrow-led Darfur protest Jan 17, 2008
Dream for Darfur has already held similar events in Chad, Rwanda, Armenia, Germany and Bosnia as part of a campaign to persuade China to push Khartoum into ending the violence in Darfur, where 200,000 people have been killed since unrest broke out in 2003. Khieu Sopheak denied Cambodia's decision had anything to do with pressure from Beijing -- one of Phnom Penh's biggest donors -- saying the government was more worried about the politicisation of the Olympic symbol. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Celebrating Jewish films Jan 11, 2008
The movie follows filmmaker Shahar Cohen and his father Sleiman Cohen along a journey through Israel, Italy, Germany and Holland. The young Cohen had set out to make a documentary about the Jewish Brigade, which fought against the Axis forces during World War II. The elder Cohen, who served in the brigade, agreed to help his son research the film. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A taste for brews that go to extremes Jan 10, 2008
Europe already has a tradition of augmentative beer terminology, like bock and doppelbock in Germany, and Belgian Trappist ales, which may be double and triple. Of course, those styles are well understood. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Central Lee sophomore to participate in AFS program during summer of 2008 Jan 4, 2008
In addition, they have since hosted a boy from Spain, a boy from Germany, and in 2005-06, another girl from Italy ... In 1974-75, the 10th year of the AFS program at Central, two students were hosted and a Central student went to Germany on the summer program. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
2008: Looking Forward Jan 1, 2008
6 November: Germany etherlands. 7 November: United Kingdom, United States, Brazil, Denmark, Sweden y. (CommanderBond.net)
Counsel calls it quits Dec 31, 2007
In retirement, he plans to travel some (but hates airports) and to spend more time with his wife and family, including a daughter and granddaughter who live in Germany, but who are planning to relocate to England soon. Another daughter, folk singer Becky Stark of Los Angeles, was featured in a Vanity Fair photograph the magazine included in a November spread on alternative musicians. (Santa Maria Times)
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Parsons' wish list includes wind-up toy boats manufactured in Germany by the Marklin Company. A mechanical Marklin carousel made in 1857 is the centerpiece of Parsons' toy collection. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Tech Gifts For Gadget Lovers Dec 11, 2007
Top international newspapers from France, Germany, and Ireland; Le Monde, Frankfurter Allgemeine, and The Irish Times-all auto-delivered wirelessly. More than 250 top blogs from the worlds of business, technology, sports, entertainment, and politics, including BoingBoing, Slashdot, TechCrunch, ESPN's Bill Simmons, The Onion, Michelle Malkin, and The Huffington Post-all updated wirelessly throughout the day. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Pittsburgh's love of the Tudor Dec 8, 2007
After stints in England and Frankfurt, Germany, they looked to buy something with more character, and found it in Mt. Lebanon ... By Wednesday's tour, the Fraser fir tree will be decorated with wooden ornaments made by Mrs. Vogus' father, straw ornaments from Austria, and gold balls from Christkindlsmarkt, the Christmas market in Nuremberg, Germany. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Taken by Nazis, painting makes its way home Dec 7, 2007
Mr. Stern, who was Jewish, was born in Munchen-Gladbach, Germany, in 1904 and inherited his father's Dusseldorf art gallery 30 years later ... The de Vos painting was last seen at an exhibition in Germany in 1968, and then fell out of public sight until a seller brought the canvas to the Amsterdam branch of Christie's auction house to be appraised ... He said that auction houses, museums and dealers in Germany, where many of the most high-status Stern paintings remain, are particularly reluctant... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Message of the menorah Dec 4, 2007
(She escaped Nazi Germany and brought the pewter menorah, which dates back to the 17th century, with her to America. . (The Palm Beach Post)
Holiday gift-buying? Let your keyboard do your shopping Nov 29, 2007
The dollhouse-size herd, made in Germany, is wool-stuffed felt. A small team with a very talented eye sells well-designed and out of the ordinary home products and gifts, including very cool Salvor Fauna pillows, Dwell tabletop items, and Thomas Paul textiles. (Boston Globe)
Glitter go-getter Nov 29, 2007
"I did a bunch of research," she says, "and found out it originated in East Germany.". So just a couple of years after the Berlin Wall came down, Addison was there. (AZCentral -- Home)
Obituaries for Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 Nov 29, 2007
and the mountains and valleys of his hometown, Oberammergau, Germany. Edi was born in the small mountain village of Anger, Germany, on March 13, 1919, to Nikodemus and Therese (Kergl) Dietmaier ... His duty ended with Edi s one-month walk alone from Hungary through the Austrian Alps back to Germany in the spring of 1945. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Emotional attachments: Ornaments celebrate memories, milestones Nov 22, 2007
Glass ornaments first appeared in Germany in the mid-1800s. America began to mass produce glass ornaments in the 1940s. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Eatery owners say farewell Nov 20, 2007
The guestbook lists names and names of people from across the country and globe, including Australia, South America, Germany, Norway and so on. "I've had relatives that live in different parts of the country see each other here," Debbie said. (Daily Triplicate)