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Merkel
Visits Greenland to Assess Climate Change
The Chancellor will get a first hand look at the effects of climate
change on the ice-covered island. |
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Recalling
Berlin's Bygone East-West Divide
This year marks the 46th anniversary of the wall's construction on
August 13, 1961 |
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Development
Ministry Increases aid for flood Victims in South Asia
In order to alleviate the suffering of people in the flooded regions
of South Asia, the German Development Ministry is making available
another 1.1 million euros. |
| Business, Technology
and the Environment |
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Germany
Surges Past Goals for Renewable Energy Use – Renewables Drive
Economic Growth in Rural Areas
Germany has already exceeded its own target of producing 12.5 percent
of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2010. |
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Bright
People in a Rich Research Landscape
Jürgen Mylnek, president of the Helmholtz Association, explains
why Germany is such an attractive R&D location. |
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German
Scientists use Body Heat to Generate Electricity
Energy produced this way can be used to power medical equipment, such
as sensors attached to the body of a patient in an intensive care
ward. |
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"Herbie's
Grandchild": VW Planning Successor to New Beetle for 2009
Volkswagen will launch the second generation of the New Beetle in
2009 with flatter and wider bodywork than the current model. |
| Culture
and Zeitgeist |
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German
Embassy Presents Akkordeonorchester Hof in Concert
On Friday, August 17, a Washington, DC area audience will have the
chance to hear over two dozen accordionists - at once! |
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Collectors
Discover Historic Bicycles
Germans have long cherished bicycles as an economic and eco-friendly
way to get around town; now they are becoming fashionable antiques
as well. |
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Berlin
Acts to Preserve Crumbling Creative Remnants of the Wall
The East Side Gallery, painted on one of the last remaining remnants
of the city's infamous wall, needs a revamp if it is to survive. |
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Readings:
TWIG Cannot Cover it All - But We Can Tell You Where to Find it!
This week, Die Welt ponders whether Berlin's modernist architecture
is ripe for the museum while The New York Times pedals through
Germany's capital. |
| Sports |
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Big
Spenders Bayern Tipped to Win Bundesliga
Ask the experts or bookies and the Bundesliga season has already been
decided. Bayern will win, and six teams will fight to avoid the final
three relegation spots. |
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