Friday, May 18, 2012

NEWS

Interesting Facts about Germany in Time Magazine

  Excellent classroom material for Teachers of German In connection with the world... 


Positive Perceptions of Germany in the U.S. on the Rise

  More than half of all Americans have a positive view of Germany, citing shared... 


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FEATURED EVENTS

CA: Ringstrasse 1900 – Viennese Musical Salon

Ringstrasse 1900 – Viennese Musical Salon organized by the Austrian-American... 


Event Highlights in May

  A selection of German, Austrian, and Swiss cultural events in North America. More... 


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Education

Looking for an Internship or Scholarship in Germany?

    We compiled a list of helpful internet links for you:       Selection made... 

TEST YOUR GERMAN

 Bothersome Similar Words Test pepared by Cecilia Cloughly, Ph.D.   Some American... 

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Culinary

Happy National Hamburger Month

It’s May and that means the start of the BBQ Season and a special tribute to... 

Currywurst on 4 Wheels for Los Angeles

New German food truck hits Los Angeles’ streets “Currywurst Truck... 

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FEATURED

Dental Mercury and Its Consequences

  Health Advice by Dr. Joseph Goodman, DDS, DMD. American consumers are frequently warned about the mercury content of seafood. Even the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) now warns pregnant women not to eat seafood due to its mercury content. But have you ever wondered about the health effects of mercury put into the mouths of children and adults... [Read more of this review]


My 12 Years with Wernher von Braun

  For the 100th Birthday of Huntsville’s great Rocket Man By Dr. Jesco von Puttkamer  (Februar 2012) On March 23 of this year many people who had the privilege to know him, celebrate Wernher von Braun‟s 100th birthday. I am one of them since under his leadership in the “Von Braun Rocket Team” I have spent the best years of my life, and after... [Read more of this review]


“Pina” Dances Across America

Wim Wenders may not have received his Oscar, but American moviegoers and dance lovers are certainly enjoying his amazing 3D hommage to Pina Bausch and the Tanztheater. “Pina” ended Oscar weekend, February 26, at number 32 of the box-office charts in North America. Dancing in 84 cinemas, an additional take of $192,182 lifted the box-office total... [Read more of this review]


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Culture

May 3 & May 4: Nobel Laureate Herta Müller at PEN World Voices

On the occasion of PEN World Voices and a US tour featuring discussions and readings... 

New Books in German

The Goethe Institut is very pleased to announce that the Spring 2012 issue of New... 

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Film

Gone too soon Guenther Kaufmann dead at 64

Gone too soon! German-American Actor who frequently worked with Fassbender and recently... 

GERMAN TV TIPS MAY 2012

  There are five German channels available via satellite on DishNetwork by subscription: Deutsche... 

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Opinion

Honoring the Man Who Nearly Killed My Father

  German World readers share their stories March 23, 2012, marked the 100th birthday... 

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Travel

Switzerland Feeling in New York’s Subway

From April 17 to May 12, NYC subway commuters have a chance to slow down the pace... 

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