Da fährt man friedlich durch deutsche Modellbahn-Idylle und ruhige Landschaften, und plötzlich …
Kängurus bei Pottenstein
Bennett-Wallabys in der “ersten privaten Känguru-Zucht in Europa” nahe Pottenstein (Fränk. Schweiz)
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The biggest film fest in North America and Canada's premiere movie going event, the Toronto International Film Festival begins today. Always a prime breeding ground for Oscar buzz, over 300 films will be screened in just 10 days north of the border, so here are a few of the ones gaining our attention, award-wise and otherwise:
“The stars, I see, will kiss the valleys first: The odds for high and low’s alike”
- William Shakespeare
I had a bit of an epiphany last night. It was one of those moments when a few things I’ve never understood about myself suddenly came into very clear focus, and things just made sense. I’m not sure if I want to go into the details, or if anyone would even want to hear them. To me, though, it was something major. It’s not every day you have the answer to “why the hell do I do that?” handed to you in ...
Hillary Rodham Clinton has released a statement following tonight’s nomination acceptance speech from John McCain.
Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
Thursday, Sep 4, 2008
The two party conventions showcased vastly different directions for our country. Senator Obama and Senator Biden offered the new ideas and positive change America needs and deserves after eight years of failed Republican leadership. Senator McCain and Governor Palin do not.
After listening to all the speeches this week, I heard nothing that suggests the Republicans are ready to fix the economy for middle class families, provide quality affordable health care for all Americans, guarantee equal pay for ...