How is it that Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg can go from being the Federal Minister of Economics to the Federal Minister of Defense. The latter makes sense, because he was a sergeant in the military before, but Economics? Eh? Somehow I find this odd. Then again, he surpasses in popularity against Angela Merkel and he has a law degree. Law and ( Read more... )

I am moving to Hamburg in January. I would like to know if I can still get the same birth control medication in Germany that I get in the US. I use ortho tri-cyclen lo. I ask because when I lived in the UK I couldn't get that specific brand. So, Maybe it is the same in Germany as well. I just don't like switching brands. I feel weird about it. ( Read more... )

Does anyone know of a nice hostel in Hamburg? I mean, I am looking on hostels.com (others?), but I just wanted to know what you guys think. I would like it if it were closer to the city center, but if not-that's cool. Thanks for any help in advanced!

Can anyone tell me about Friedrich Schiller Universität Jena and/or the city? I am curious to know what the place is like and its reputation as a University in Germany. I passed by the city of Jena once and it looked rather pleasing to me. So, any thoughts? I thank you in advanced!

I'm not sure if this has been asked on here before, but can I still get Ortho tri cyclen Lo, the birth control in Germany? I would really don't want to try a different kind. I had to do that when I lived in England for awhile. Equivalents... There are differences, I believe. :/

Note: Milchreis on the second day for lunch isn't as good like it was the first time... :/

Can one use Soymilk in Dr. Oetker's Milchreis? I know soy goes with a lot of foods, but I just wanted to be sure because I only have two packages left. Thanks in advanced!

Hey! I'm in Luebeck for around two weeks to visit my Fiancé before my Fall semester at Uni starts again. However, he works during the day, so I must keep myself pretty busy. Can anyone recommend places in Luebeck for me to visit? I've already been to Travemuende nearby, and to a bunch of churches ( Read more... )