In Germany, the pig is a traditional symbol of good luck

at the beginning of a new year. Kissing a pig will bring

you even better luck, but it has to be on the mouth.

German Federal Policeman Popularizes New

Hobby of Blogwatching

Why is it so many people find the middle so attractive?

And where exactly is the 'middle'? Alas, politics has

been beguiled by specious spatial metaphors.

Things to Avoid #11

Poinsettia Swamps

Chancellor Merkel is hopeful drinking green tea

will help remedy her problem with nail biting.

Once the German Chancellor established her legendary

eye-lock, the French Prime Minister didn't have a chance.

Dr. Harald Ringstorff, a German politician of the Social

Democratic party, is so brainy his head is surrounded

by a swarm of thought balloons wherever he goes.

Graduates of the University of Leipzig's Renowned

Beard Management Program, Class of 2007

Contrary to earlier reports, the Tralfamadoreans aboard

a soccer-ball-shaped spacecraft that landed in downtown

Berlin did not come in peace. At news time, a fierce battle

between aliens and earthlings is reported to be raging near

the Brandenburg Gate.

Contrary to earlier reports, the Tralfamadoreans aboard

a soccer-ball-shaped spacecraft that landed in downtown

Berlin did not come in peace. At news time, a fierce battle

between aliens and earthlings is reported to be raging near

the Brandenburg Gate.