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Economic expectations dampen the consumer climate slightly

February 24, 2010 – The GfK consumer climate in Germany will remain virtually stable in March, with a marginal loss of 0.1 points. The overall indicator is forecasting a value of 3.2 points for March 2010, following a revised value of 3.3 points in February....

When will the crisis hit German consumers?

February 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...

German consumer climate – a cautious start to the New Year

January 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...

German Consumer climate – slight cooling at the turn of the year

December 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...

Slight cooling of the German consumer climate

November 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?

February 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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Germany retail: Quick View - Retail sales stall

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT German retail sales volumes showed no change in January when compared with the previous month, and were #.#% lower than a year earlier, when adjusted for seasonal factors and working days. (This was......

Germany economy: Quick View - Retail sales stall

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT German retail sales volumes showed no change in January when compared with the previous month, and were #.#% lower than a year earlier, when adjusted for seasonal factors and working days. (This was......

Germany: Specific business operations risk

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Germany politics: Westerwelle's woes

FROM THE ECONOMIST "ABROAD, I'm a diplomat. At home, I still belong to the plain speakers' club." Thus Guido Westerwelle, responding to the fuss over a column on welfare he wrote earlier this month in Die Welt. He is new to both diplomacy......

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Schäuble to ban naked short selling

Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble intends to ban short selling without first borrowing security, in a bid to rein in stock market speculation....

Police hunt machete-wielding poker robbers

German police said Sunday they were hunting a masked, machete-wielding gang that staged a brazen raid on a high stakes poker tournament at one of Berlin's swankiest hotels, but had no "hot leads."...

Schavan says German women get a raw deal

Education Minister Annette Schavan used International Women's Day on Monday as an opportunity to demand equal opportunities for women, following an EU report that Germany has one of the biggest gender pay gaps in Europe....

More German workers suffer burnout

The number of German workers suffering from the psychological problem known as the "burnout syndrome" has increased significantly, according to a new expert report....

SPD criticises Merkel's new welfare plan

Angela Merkel's proposal to pep up welfare handouts for children with non-cash benefits has been heavily criticised by Social Democratic leader Sigmar Gabriel....

Bayern goalkeeper takes blame for Cologne draw

Goalkeeper Hans-Jörg Butt admitted he was to blame as Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich needed a second-half equaliser to take a point from Saturday's 1-1 draw with Cologne....

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Spätzle (Swabian noodles) baked with chives, sour cream and bacon

First make the basic recipe. You will need (for 2-3 portions): 200g sour cream 25g chives 350g bacon Pour the cream into a saucepan. Add the chives and the bacon. Stir. Add the spätzle and mix well, transfer everything to an oven-proof dish and cover with grated cheese. Bake at 200°C for about 15 minutes until the cheese...

Spätzle (Swabian noodles)

“Spätzle” is a typical dish from southern Germany. They can be eaten to accompany a main course of meat or can themselves be a main course when combined with other ingredients. Basic recipe You will need (for 6-8 portions): 8 eggs 520g plain flour 1/2 tsp salt In addition you will need some seasoning such as ground pepper...

Truly German: Sweet catchers

Catching sweets at the carnival procession can be dangerous. Not only are there sweets and other things flying through the air, but if you do manage to catch something it might get snatched out of your hand. Even if you are only watching the procession go by, there’s no guarantee...

Photos of the Oberursel Carnival Procession

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stephanie levy : a studio with a view

Did you know...

that I do commissioned work? I'm very excited about my latest commissioned piece - a "portrait" of a beautiful, historic Munich apartment.I've been working on the preliminary drawings this afternoon, and wishing that there were more hours in the day.Hope you have a wonderful, creative, and relaxing weekend!xoxoStephaniep.s. Thank you...

time for breakfast!

This morning I finished the three new collages I was hinting about yesterday!I'd like you to meet: Tea & CrumpetsCoffee & PancakesMadeleines & TeaThese were fun to do, although it honestly made me hungry to work on them. Limited edition prints are now available in my shop.What's your favorite breakfast?...

before & after

For the first time this week, I spent a beautiful sunny morning in the studio and it felt wonderful. I was struck by how the sun was shining on my palette and lighting up my acrylic paints. This is what my palette looked like before I started painting...and this is...

sunlight & tea

It was difficult to get out of bed this morning...the kids have colds again, and so do I; tea and cinnamon toast for breakfast.But the sunlight was so beautiful todayshining in and casting shadows on the hardwood floorswith an intensity I haven't seen in months.A square of the bluest sky...

Mary Poppins & the Chocolate Chip Scones

This weekend we watched "Mary Poppins" on DVD with the kids for the first time, and we were reminded of how revolutionary this film was for its day. The choreography for the "chimney sweep" sequence was especially amazing - do you remember this part? My husband works in set design...

Springtime in Munich

Grungy city snow is still clinging to our sidewalks in Munich, but my spirits were lifted recently at my neighborhood florist shop where the window display was bursting with springtime bulbs and buds.A few shiny butterflies added sparkle and color.I'm so ready for spring now, aren't you? Give me flowers,...

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Ghaziabad Police search godman for kidnapping girl student

Ghaziabad, Mar 7 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police were searching for a 40-year-old self-styled godman who allegedly kidnapped a 27-year-old student from her house....

Three Bollywood actors starring in Hollywood's "American Empire"

Nevada (US), Mar 7 (ANI): Hollywood production "American Empire" will have three-four Bollywood stars, according to reports....

Pak likely to appoint Brit lawyer to represent it in water dispute with India

Islamabad, Mar.7 (ANI): The Pakistan government is likely to appoint a British lawyer to argue its case concerning the river water distribution issues with India at international forums....

Engineering students showcase innovative robotic designs in Pune

Pune, Mar 7 (ANI): The Annual National Robotic Contest ROBOCON 2010 brought together students from across the country in Pune to showcase their designs for robotics....

Enthusiasts in Bangalore run to celebrate Women's Day

Bangalore, Mar 7 (ANI): Over 800 enthusiasts in Bangalore hit the streets today to participate in a run on the eve of International Women's Day....

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What Really Killed The Dinosaurs

An international team Thursday concluded that it was an asteroid, not volcanoes, that wiped out dinosaurs 65.5 million years ago....

Pope's brother says he would testify in abuse case

The brother of Pope Benedict XVI has told a newspaper he is willing to testify in the sex scandal rocking Germany's Catholic Church, even though he says he knows nothing about the alleged abuse of boys in a choir he later led....

Germany sentences Turks for plotting terror attack

BERLIN, Germany -- A court in Dusseldorf on Thursday convicted a Turkish citizen and a German citizen of Turkish origin, along with two other Germans, for involvement in a plot aimed at creating what a judge described as "a second September 11th". Turkish national Adem Yilmaz was sentenced to 11...

Wilders, Not Islam, 'Is Holland's Biggest Problem'

General elections in Holland aren't scheduled until June. But municipal polls on Wednesday may have provided a peek at how the populist, anti-Islam Freedom Party (PVV) of Geert Wilders' might fare. And for many, the glimpse is cause for some concern....

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Sarkozy: Tighten euro zone economic coordination ...

Fellow euro-zone countries cannot abandon debt-ridden Greece because doing so would defeat the purpose of the common currency project, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Saturday, a day before meeting with the Greek prime minister in Paris....

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Anmeldung zu best of riesling 2010 startet

Zum sechsten Mal startet nun der internationale Weinwettbewerb best of riesling. Bei der letzten Veranstaltung 2008 wurden mehr als 1.900 Rieslinge aus 10 Ländern zu Bewertung angestellt. Hierfür gibt es auch in diesem Jahr die Kategorien trocken, halbtrocken, fruchtig & süß und edelsüß. Zudem werden bei best of riesling 2010...

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Selezione 2007, 2006, 2005 und Riserva 2006, 2005, 2004

Im Folgenden sollen die als Selezione und Riserva bezeichneten Weine der Anteprima del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2010 beschrieben werden. Als Selezione werden bestimmte eigenständige Vino Nobile eines Erzeugers verstanden. Die Riservas haben hingegen einen längeren Fassausbau hinter sich und werden folglich erst ein Jahr später als die Vino Nobile...

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2007

Mitte Februar gab es in Montepulciano eine Verkostung der aktuell auf den Markt kommenden Vino Nobile aus 2007 und der Vino Nobile Riserva aus 2006. Dabei verantwortete das Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano mit der Anteprima nicht nur eine gut organisierte Veranstaltung, sondern auch insgesamt ein erfreuliches Bild der...

Rebsorten im Chianti Classico

Für den Chianti Classico können mehrere rote Rebsorten verwendet werden. Basis ist der Sangiovese, der mindestens 80% ausmachen muss. Das ist die typische Rebsorte in der Toskana. Einige Chianti Classico bestehen auch vollständig aus Sangiovese. Weitere verwendete Rebsorten sind die traditionellen Canaiolo und Colorino. Verstärkt seit den 70er Jahren sind...

Chianti Classico Riserva 2006

Jetzt gibt es den fünften und letzten Teil der Verkostungsnotizen des Chianti Classico aus Florenz. Zuvor haben wir einige Chianti Classico aus den Jahrgängen 2008, 2007, 2006 sowie Chianti Classico Riserva des Jahrgangs 2007 vorgestellt. Gegenüber dem Riserva aus 2007 fällt bei dem Jahrgang 2006 auf, dass die Ausfälle wesentlich...

Scheidung in der Toskana: Chianti Classico ohne Chianti

Auf der Veranstaltung “Anteprima Chianti Classic Collection 2010″ wurde in der vergangenen Woche eine Scheidung in der Toskana angekündigt. Danach darf im Gebeit Chianti Classico DOCG kein als Chianti DOCG mehr angebaut werden. “Nach 78 Jahren konnten wir endlich eine Lösung finden, die eine effiziente Trennung zwischen Chianti Classico und...

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Surreal Life

Sometimes the venues are more interesting than the meetings themselves. Recently it was the view. Often it is the sandwiches, which in London are far better than those I get in Germany. I know, hard life....

Magnificent Desolation

Source: NASAThe Partnerin and I were watching one of the many tribute segments on the news marking the 40th Anniversary of the first lunar landing, and when Neil Armstrong uttered his famous little speech, she asked, "Did he write that himself?""Well," I replied, " I've heard that it was written...

Still Here ... Still Dead

Jim Morrison's grave at Père Lachaise. I had heard a couple years ago that they were going to kick him out due to all of his unruly visitors (wanna find the grave? just look for the crowd), but he is still there, and still dead....

EnnuiMost Interesting Thing I Saw at the 2009 Paris Air Show

The most interesting thing I saw at this year's Paris Air Show was the lighted faucet in my hotel room. To be fair to the airshow, it was somewhat rainy the two days I was there, but nonetheless it just wasn't all that jazzing. OMG ... cut to...

Sylt

We popped up to Sylt (on the North Sea coast, just south of the border with Denmark) last week to visit friends. As usual for Germany pretty much any time between October and April, the weather was crappy, so all we saw most of the way was cloud tops....

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Paris Women's Fashion Week: At Comme des Garçons

Pablo, Fashion Student living in BelgiumEvery time I'm at Fashion Week, the best looks are always from those who have come to the shows just to experience the environment, hoping to get in without an invitation. Pablo was dressed all in vintage, but he stood out more than anyone amongst...

Paris Women's Fashion Week: Stripes

Andy, Blogs at Style Scrapbook (At Rick Owens)Zara jacket,River Island skirt,Miu Miu sunglassesIt's chaos at Paris Fashion Week, more so than I remember there being one year ago, and definitely more so than in Milan. At the Balmain show I attended yesterday, I'm quite sure there were nearly as...

Paris Women's Fashion Week: Alban

Alban, Reporter for Dossier Journal (At Rick Owens)Laitinen suit,Raf Simons sweater,Vintage shirt,Jil Sander bag---------------- © Stil in Berlin - This article is from www.stilinberlin.de....

Milan Women's Fashion Week: At Gucci

Betty Bachz, Model from Bergen---------------- © Stil in Berlin - This article is from www.stilinberlin.de....

Paris Women's Fashion Week: Miss Pandora

Louise is one of France's most well-known bloggers, documenting her style at Miss Pandora.Zara jacket,H&M skirt,Topshop blouse,Hat and gloves from Le MaraisRayban glassesThere are more Milan photos, but I'll mix them in with Paris Fashion Week photos from now on./dario---------------- © Stil in Berlin - This article is from www.stilinberlin.de....

Milan Women's Fashion Week: Jessie

Jessie, one of Les Mads, showed up unexpectedly in Milan, rescuing me from the camera flashes and crowded streets, which can get a bit frustrating when you're used to shooting in a much more relaxed Berlin. For the German-speakers, read about her day trip to sunny Milan here.Weekday trenchcoat,Alpha60...