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Germans Celebrate as people remember when bridge opened – and then the Wall fell

Fabian — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:36:50 +0000

Twenty years to the day since the Berlin Wall was first breached, the city will today play host to a celebration of the momentous changes brought about by the fall of a monument to a repressive regime.

Angela Merkel will be joined by a host of foreign dignitaries, including Gordon Brown and Hillary Clinton, in walking through the Brandenburg Gate; the pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim will lead an orchestral performance; 1,000 giant dominos running along the path of the wall will be toppled in a rapid re-enactment of the end of Communism in Europe, a process that in reality took months.

Favoritism in Germany: A Better H1N1 Vaccine For Politicians

Fabian — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:00:39 +0000

Critics are calling it a two-tier health system — one for the politically well-connected, another for the hoi polloi. As Germany launched its mass vaccination program against the H1N1 flu virus on Monday, the government found itself fending off accusations of favoritism by offering one vaccine believed to have fewer side effects to civil servants, politicians and soldiers, and another potentially riskier vaccine to everyone else. The government had hoped that Germans would rush to health clinics to receive vaccinations against the rapidly spreading disease, but the rising anger over the different doses may now cause many people to shy away.

Find a custom motorcycle that fits your riding style

Fabian — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:42:36 +0000

Motorcycle riding is popular and the sport is growing quickly. You see many different styles of motorcycle on every road in the world today. You can find them in many different models and makes whichever you would like to have. The process of looking and selecting exactly which kind of bike you feel suits your personality can be hard due to all the great motorcycles available. Buy I am certain you can find the perfect motorcycle for under $18,000 unless you want an custom built motorcycle.