German news media spent a lot of time today talking about an event that took place 75 years ago: On this day Adolf Hitler became the last chancellor of Germany’s Weimar Republic. (more…)

I have been having problems with my car’s clutch for six months. I was told I would need a new clutch. I got a "new" clutch for only 15 €! (more…)

Last night we had another session of our Dutch Spokesmen Club. (more…)

Sure, you’ve got DSL or some other high speed internet service. But how about "high speed" internet – on a train traveling 180 mph? (more…)

I should waited until today to write my last post on the price of gasoline here in Germany. Today at my local gas station the price dropped 0.04 € to 1.35 €. So now it is the same price as 18 months ago.

With the price of oil on the world market recently having topped $100 a barrel, it is time to revisit this subject. (more…)

Germany survived another New Year’s eve, which is pretty good considering the fact that the Germans blow up an estimated 100 million € of fireworks to celebrate the new year. (more…)