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americans are NOT stupid

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 6:11:53 PM

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Did you know all the answers to the questions? Do me a favour: In part 2 there's a map. See if you can find Australia wink

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kaufen sie oesterreichisch?

Saturday, February 7, 2009 10:08:00 AM

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Wer heute für den Kauf "inländischer" Waren eintritt, fordert spätestens morgen, nicht mehr bei "Ausländern" einzukaufen. Nicht Protektionismus, sondern unsozialer Nationalismus.
Those advocating to buy "local" products will be demanding for not buying at the "foreigner's" by tomorrow at the latest. Not protectionism, but unsocial nationalism.

06.02.2009 | 19:06 | (Die Presse) - Image (c) APA (Wirtschaftskammer Österreich) - Made in Austria

Sorry, I know, it's German again. But I think it's a really good article reminding of what demands for buying (only) local products - like "Buy American!", look for "Made in Britain" - could lead to. Not that it would be a bad idea to buy local products, but as the article tells, there are reasons why products from other countries get sold and should be bought.
Political parties also use these chance - talking about the financial and economical crisis - to make a step to hostility towards foreigners. And this MUST NOT be possible, and must not be accepted!

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letterman's top 10 george bush moments

Monday, December 29, 2008 6:30:49 PM

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what to do with 35 HD-cams and a year for preparation?

Thursday, November 6, 2008 9:01:00 AM

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UPDATED

Well, lets "beam" a reporter's hologram into the mainstudio and be fascinated by it yourself again and again...



Just got a link to this video by a good friend of mine (thx2chiefhoerbi smile ). Most of you know Jon Stewart and his daily show. I seldomly watch it, but this one fits to the video above and i think its worth watching anyway wink

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hello mr. president

Thursday, November 6, 2008 9:00:00 AM

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"Yes, we can!", "We believe!", "Hope" and "Change" have been the most frequently used words for the last months. Now it's finally over and many people feel relieved about that, as also about the result - even if it's not that clear.
Whereas just 52,4 percent of the US-voters raised their voice for Obama, he got 364 of 538 presidential electors (67,7 percent). Well, at least it's the majority this time wink


Mostly "the rest of the world" prefers the choice of Obama to electing McCain for the next "Mr. President". Lets see if the "hope" and expectations will be fulfilled or if Obama will just be another US-president...


While, what I read, the newspapers are sold out widely - even the NYT running 175.000 copies more than usual is gone - there's a museum of news in Washington, D.C. which got at least copies of also the current press. See some of the if you choose to "Read more..."


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it ain't over 'till the fat lady sings

Thursday, October 30, 2008 1:12:43 PM

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Relating to the US elections 2008 I read an article today, with the headline "It ain't over 'till it's over". Well, it's been a while since all this preelecting and money collecting has been started. But the good thing is, it will be over in 5 days from now wink
Coming back to my own headline: There's this other version of the proverb quoted above which has it's origin in a story taking place "near" my home at the Rhine river. But read more at Wikipedia.

Let's change the topic now to something even more funny wink I found this at Elias Yemreli's blog. I already knew it but also already forgot the answers again. But see for yourself, if you'd have the correct answers if you'd be asked! smile

A man attended a General Science contest, hoping to win the 100-thousand-dollar prize.

1- How long did the Hundred Years' War last?
a) 116 years
b) 99 years
c) 100 years
d) 150 years

2- Where are the Panama Hats made?
a) Brazil
b) Chile
c) Panama
d) Ecuador

3- When do the Russians celebrate the October Revolution?
a) January
b) September
c) October
d) November

4- What was the name of George VI of the United Kingdom?
a) Eder
b) Albert
c) George
d) Manuel

5- To which animal does the name 'Canary Islands' refer?
a) Canary
b) Kangaroo
c) Dog
d) Mouse



Read more... to see how easy it would have been to answer those questions correctly!

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drive thru voting

Thursday, October 23, 2008 6:03:37 PM

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There are moments in life where you find yourself asking "Why?". Perhaps there are some other moments you keep asking "WTF?".

Well, today I had such a moment again while watching the news on TV. If you ask yourself why I started laughing, just read on and start wondering... bigeyes

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