Das ist mir zu unbequem...ist nicht mein Problem

Oder??    von Silbermond (gecovert?  Ich denke nicht.)   
Arme Kevin, am Ende!



Songtext

Ein Auto fährt 210 
Die Polizei hat's nicht gesehn 
Schon Kinder werden kriminell 
Und fielen Bomben auf die Welt, er wär 
--Nicht mein Problem

Eon macht Millionen Profit 
Und schickt die Kündigung gleich mit 
Der Boss macht Urlaub auf Hawaii 
während die BVG hier streikt

Das ist mir viel zu unbequem 
Und auch überhaupt nicht mein Problem

Gibt's Korruption im Komitee 
Ganz Deutschland wählt die NPD 
Die Taschen voll die Börsen leer 
Selbst wenn Stoiber Bundeskanzler wär , -- wär das 
Nicht mein Problem

Der nächste Park wird weggeknickt 
Für die Filiale von McFit 
In der Sahara Skilanglauf 
Am Nordpol macht ein Freibad auf 
Ist auch nicht mein Problem

Das ist mir viel zu unbequem 
Und auch überhaupt nicht mein Problem

Kevin ist ein Einzelkind 
Vater im Knast die Mutter trinkt 
Kevin schlägt Leute ohne Grund 
Kevin wiegt 300 Pfund 
Na und nicht mein Problem

WM in eigenen Land verloren 
Brunsbüttel fliegt uns um die Ohren 
Die Welt schlägt sich die Köpfe ein 
Die letzte Zeile reimt sich nicht 
Na und nicht mein Problem

Das ist mir viel zu unbequem 
Und auch überhaupt nicht mein Problem

Das rote Pferd -- getanzt

 von Schuelern getanzt!  Schoen!



Zu Karneval ??

Must-Try German Foods

Guest Author:  Meredith, from her blog:  Kaffee und Kuchen

When you think of typical German foods, pretzels, sausage and beer probably come to mind. At least that’s what people teased me I would be eating and drinking day and night once I moved to Germany.

Of course the beer flows freely here and I’ve eaten pretzels as big as my head but there are so many German foods that I’ve now become acquainted with that I’d never heard of before moving to Germany. Here are some of my favourite discoveries:

Quark

Flip open a German cookbook and you’ll probably find at least one recipe calling for quark. Quark is a fresh dairy product found in German-speaking, northern European and Slavic countries. It’s a soft, white unaged cheese somewhat similar to cottage cheese or curd cheese. It comes in multiple milk fat percentages and can be found in every grocery store in Germany. Quark is commonly used in baking, especially in cakes like cheesecake. Given its ubiquity in Europe, I’m surprised that it hasn’t really caught on in North America. I saw it once in a Canadian grocery store but a small container cost almost ten dollars!

Schorle


Schorle is a popular German beverage made up of a mix of juice and sparkling mineral water. Apfelschorle (made with apple juice) is the most common kind and is found in vending machines and on beverage menus alongside soft drinks. When I first visited Germany, I drank my weight in Apfelschorle – we don’t have anything like it in Canada! If the schorle you’d like isn’t listed on a menu, you can order your own custom juice and sparkling water mix; red currant with sparkling water (Johannisbeerschorle) is my favourite. You can easily make your own schorle at home by mixing roughly equal parts of juice with sparkling water. It’s a healthier alternative to pop or lemonade since there’s less sugar in schorle and I find it to be even more refreshing.

Klöße

A German Knödel in the bread style. 

Klöße (also known as knödel) are boiled dumplings made from flour, bread or potatoes that are popular in central European cuisine. There are countless variations of klöße, but the kind that I’m most familiar with is the German Franconian style—boiled round potato dumplings. They are usually served as a side dish to meat and are topped with a delicious brown sauce. My favourite part of eating a kloß is cutting into the centre to find the small toasted bread cubes hiding within. Franconian klöße can be hard to come across in restaurants or homes outside of northern Bavaria, Germany so if you’re visiting Franconia, do try some! They’re slightly gummy, warm and tremendously comforting.

Spezi

Cola and orange-flavoured soft drinks are found on every drink menu, but have you ever had the two combined? Enter the delightful pre-mixed combo of the two called Spezi which is found all over Germany and Austria. Popular brand names include Schwip Schwap or Mezzo Mix. I don’t commonly drink Spezi but my German husband loves it! I supposed the citrus-cola hybrid is a bit of an acquired taste.

Rote Grütze

Rote Grütze, which translates to ‘red groats’, is a popular German and Danish sweet fruit dessert. The grütze is usually made with a mix of red summer berries such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries, red currants and black currants. The mixture is sweetened with sugar and thickened with a type of starch (usually potato starch). Grütze can be served hot or cold and is usually accompanied by a creamy vanilla sauce or custard to balance the acidic fruits. Rote Grütze is probably my all-time favourite German dessert as it showcases summer fruits at their peak. You can even find it premade in small containers in the pudding section of the grocery store, often with vanilla sauce in an adjoining container. Certainly a must-try dessert!

Bowle
At German outdoor festivals and parties, it’s common to find a large bowl of fruit-spiked wine punch called bowle. There are all kinds of bowle recipes but most consist of chilled white wine mixed with juice, lemonade or sparkling wine (called Sekt). Other spirits like rum can be added to the punch or red wine can be used instead of white wine. Fruits such as strawberries, pineapple or watermelon are often added to the punch bowl up to a day in advance to flavour the bowle. A glass of Erdbeerbowle (strawberry punch) really hits the spot on a warm summer evening. You should watch how many glasses you drink, though, because those small glasses can sure pack a punch!

Ueber Bienen: Warum sterben sie aus? Was koennen wir tun?

Aus der Schweiz von Markus Imhoof, kommt einen tollen Film,  MORE THAN HONEY, hier der Trailer:



Es hat 5 Jahre gedauert, diesen Film zu fertigen. Schwer war es, das Bienenleben zu filmen!

Wer moechte den ganzen Film sehen?


SRW Doku:  Warum sterben die Bienen aus?

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Annett Louisan, Mama will ins Netz

Hallo Mama, du hast jetzt 'n Computer
bei Aldi günstig... ist ja super!
Du würd'st mir gern 'ne E-Mail schicken?
dann musst du nur auf Outlook klicken
Nee-nee das macht man mit der Maus
Ist noch Plastik drum? Dann pack sie aus!

Jetzt nur die Nerven nicht verlieren
du musst erst Software installieren
er ist noch aus, dann drück on/off
da ist vorn irgendwo ein Knopf
ein Kabel fehlt liegt garantiert
mit dem Karton im Altpapier

Sie hat das Starterpaket ohne Rumfummelei
so richtig für Doofe und so
die haben gesagt da wär alles dabei
die Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt
Mama will ins Netz....

Was hast denn du für 'nen Provider
Hast du vergessen, leider leider
da kam doch irgendwann 'n Brief
mit so 'nem Code-  definitiv
Nee-nee da ist nix mit: "vor Ort."
Die machen nur Onlinesupport.

Sie hat das Starterpaket ohne Rumfummelei
so richtig für Doofe, und so,
die haben gesagt da wär alles dabei
die Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt
Mama will ins Netz....

Pass auf, ich schick dir mal 'n Link--
ach nee, das geht ja nicht ohne das Ding.
Wir lassen's mit der E-Mail bleiben,
was wolltest du mir eigentlich so schreiben
auf diesem ganz blöden Gerät?
Du wolltest wissen wie's mir geht?

äh... gut Danke!

Sie hat das Starterpaket ohne Rumfummelei
so richtig für Doofe und so
die haben gesagt da wär alles dabei
die Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt
Mama will ins Netz ....

9 Famous German Singers Who’ll Make You Love the Language

By Joe Warnimont 

The Top 40 charts are bumping with German learning opportunities.
From classics to electronica, pop to German songs that have hidden grammar lessons, Germany's music scene has it all.

The Benefits of Listening to Famous German Singers

Listening to music is often a passive consumption process. I know I don’t always absorb every word while working out and listening to music, and many times it’s difficult to even make out what the singers are saying.

So, is listening to a specific singer or two really that helpful when learning German?
You bet.

Since these singers are famous, you have a much better chance of recognizing the songs they sing. Many of the songs get distributed all over the world, so you may know more about the singers than you think.

In addition, the music world is an international market now, so you can expect various language versions, meaning you can listen in both English and German to help recognize words you don’t know.

Not to mention, the most famous of German singers range in the genres they sing, allowing every learner a chance to actually enjoy the music they listen to. Do you like rock? We have some tunes for you! What about pop? The Germans have you covered.

You can also find songs from various time periods, giving you a glimpse into the history of Germany. German music often provides a strong reflection into current and past German culture, helping you understand how Germany is different from other countries.
Plus, knowing some of the most famous names in German music will give you something to chat about with natives.

Without further ado, boot up your favorite music app (I’ll give you links to Spotify) and pop in your earbuds, because these German singers are ready to help you learn.

9 Famous German Singers and the Songs That Will Help You Learn

1. Sarah Connor

Sarah Connor’s real name is Sarah Terenzi, and she works as a songwriter, singer and TV personality. The popular German singer sold over 15 million record copies in the 2000s, starting with her single “From Sarah with Love,” and her debut album “Green Eyed Soul.”

Most of her music falls in the pop category, but she occasionally branches out to other options. Albums to use for your German learning include “Key to My Soul,” “Naughty but Nice,” “Muttersprache,” (Mother Tongue), “Wie Schön Du Bist” (How Beautiful You Are) and “Green Eyed Soul.”

How is this singer’s work specifically helpful for German learners?
Connor provides a wonderful combination of upbeat and slower songs, and she enunciates rather well compared to other singers, allowing you to really understand the words while tapping your toes.
Listen to the Spotify channel.

2. Lena Meyer-Landrut

Although much of her pop music is written in English, “Seeräuber-Opa-Fabian” (Pirate Grandpa Fabian) serves as a fun tune for those who enjoy female vocalists who sing invigorating lyrics.
Her claim to fame is that she represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2010 and won the whole competition. Her song “Satellite” took home the prize.

How is this singer’s work specifically helpful for German learners?
“Seeräuber-Opa-Fabian” is a fun jingle with loud vocals and hard beats for catching all the words sung by Lena Meyer-Landrut. The rest of her body of work is just as entertaining, catchy and singable! Listen to the Spotify channel.

3. Herbert Grönemeyer

Herbert Grönemeyer focuses on the pop, pop rock and soft rock genres, with singing popularity in places like Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He’s also made an impact as an actor in the extremely popular “Das Boot” (The Boat) movie. His album “4630 Bochum” is the third top selling album in Germany, with the album “Mensch” (Man) coming in at number one.

Some wonderful songs to assist in your German learning include “Der Weg,” (The Way) “Flugzeuge im Bauch,” (Butterflies in the Stomach) “Amerika” (America) and “Zum Meer.” (To the Sea)
How is this singer’s work specifically helpful for German learners?

Herbert Grönemeyer is more than a singer, because his epic songs grab your emotions and touch on themes like love, happiness and failure. Since we all want to express these emotions as German speakers, Herbert Grönemeyer helps us out. Listen to the Spotify channel.

4. Nena

Nena is a household name, with one of the most recognizable German songs in the world, called “99 Luftballons.” (99 Balloons) The New German Wave singer gained most of her popularity from that one song, but she rekindled her career by recording some of her older songs and releasing them to the public.

Her stunning voice, matched with the upbeat lyrics, make for great German language learning. Try out songs like “Wunder gescheh’n,” (Miracles Happen) “Und alles dreht sich,” (And Everything Revolves) “Willst du mit mir gehn” (Want to Come With Me) and “Du bist gut.” (You’re Good)
How is this singer’s work specifically helpful for German learners?

Besides the fact that she has a soothing voice and uses majestic instruments, her music videos often show popular spots in Germany, and her work inspires you to get outside and have fun with your German speaking.  Listen to the Spotify channel.

5. Xavier Naidoo

If you enjoy R&B or soul music, the German singer Xavier Naidoo has what you need. He goes by the stage name Kobra, and has also produced records and acts on occasion. Songs to choose from include “Dieser Weg,” (This Way) “Sag es laut” (Say it Loud) and “Alles kann besser werden” (Everything Can Get Better).

How is this singer’s work specifically helpful for German learners?
Xavier Naidoo is a rhyming master, helping German learners quickly recognize words because they go together so well in his songs. Listen to the Spotify channel.

6. Yvonne Catterfeld

It seems like many German singers take a swing at acting, and Yvonne Catterfeld has actually done quite well in the acting and TV host realm. Her primary fame comes from her songs, however, with favorites such as “Für dich,” (For You) “Pendel” (Pendulum) and “Vielleicht ist keine Antwort” (Maybe Isn’t an Answer).

How is this singer’s work specifically helpful for German learners?
Yvonne Catterfeld ties together entrancing lyrics and empowering instruments, along with sentences that are slow and easily understood. Listen to the Spotify channel.

7. Marlene Dietrich

Although generally thought of as a legendary German actor, the great Marlene Dietrich had an illustrious singing career, primarily while performing live in theaters. That’s not to say that she doesn’t have any recordings though. Try out songs like “Sag Mir Wo Die Blumen Sind” (Tell Me Where the Flowers Are) or “Ich bin von Kopf bis Fuß auf Liebe eingestellt” (I Am From Head to Foot In Love).

How is this singer’s work specifically helpful for German learners?
Marlene Dietrich is for those who love the classics, making it like a time machine through German history. Her themes aren’t too complicated for the beginner, and her sweet voice is ideal for any listening setting. Listen to the Spotify channel.

8. Annemarie Eilfeld

Annemarie Eilfeld rose to fame after winning the German version of “American Idol.”
“Animal Instinct” was her first album released to the world, but you can find various other songs since then, such as “Es geht vorbei,” (It Passes) “Barfuss durch Berlin” (Barefoot Through Berlin) and more.
How is this singer’s work specifically helpful for German learners?
I like Annemarie Eilfeld for German learners, because she’s as modern as you can get. You won’t feel weird turning this music on at a party, and you have plenty of songs and music videos to search for.
Listen to the Spotify channel.

9. Bill Kaulitz

Bill Kaulitz is not only a singer and songwriter, but a voice actor, model and clothing designer. He’s most famous because he’s the lead singer of the band Tokio Hotel.
The pop rock band performs in both English and German, but you can locate some favorites like “Durch den Monsun” (Through the Monsoon) and “Zimmer 483″ (Room 483) to get started with your German learning.
How is this singer’s work specifically helpful for German learners?
Bill Kaulitz has a voice that sounds almost like a young boy, and it helps drastically with German learning, because it keeps you engaged and ready to hear the next lyric in the song.
Listen to the Spotify channel. Here’s the Tokio Hotel channel as well.
Loving this German music?
Keep rocking out until the next time we come back with more hit German tunes for listening and learning!

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Joe Warnimont is a blogger and adventure-seeker. When not riding his bike around Chicago, you can find him sprucing up his German skills. He has watched “Run Lola Run” about ten too many times.

STERN Fernsehen und die Fluechtlinge: Was denken sie ueber Schwule Ehen, Bier, Hot Pants?

HIER KANN MAN MEHR LESEN, UND AUCH DAS VIDEO ANSCHAUEN

TV-Umfrage

Was sagen Flüchtlinge zu deutschen Werten und Bräuchen?

Die Debatte um die Integration der Flüchtlinge wird teils hitzig geführt und dabei oft die Frage gestellt: Haben die Zuwanderer überhaupt eine Vorstellung vom Leben in Deutschland? stern TV hat 40 Flüchtlingen in Berlin symbolische Bilder gezeigt - und ihre spontanen Reaktionen eingefangen.

Am Montagabend hat stern TV auf der eigenen Facebook-Seitedrei Fotos gepostet: Mädchen in Hotpants, ein schwules Paar, das sich küsst und Angela Merkel. Dazu hat die Redaktion drei einfache Fragen gestellt:

Was denkt ihr, wenn ihr dieses Foto seht?

Wie findet ihr dieses Foto?

Was fällt euch zu diesem Bild ein?

"Das ist ein freies Land und ein sehr schönes Leben, die wissen das Leben zu genießen. Wir sind hierhergekommen, weil es ein freies Land ist, das will ich auch genießen. Ich finde das sehr schön", formulierte einer der befragten Flüchtlinge den Konsens der meisten.

"Schweinefleisch und Alkoholkonsum können nicht verpflichtend sein"

Und zu Discos?

Ein Mann sagte aber auch: "Ich gehe nicht in eine Disco. Ich mag das nicht", sagte ein Mann. "Da ist Porno drin, unsaubere Sachen." Ein anderer: "Vor zwei Jahren war ich mal da. Wenn es Gottes Wille ist, werde ich noch mal hingehen. Ich fand es schön."

Alle Flüchtlinge fanden Mädchen in Hotpants in Ordnung

37 von 40 Flüchtlingen zeigten sich religiös tolerant

Ein Foto war von einem Juden mit Kippa vor dem Brandenburger Tor, also in Berlin. Wie wir es uns wünschen, zeigten sie sich tolerant. "Ich persönlich habe keine Probleme damit. Ich bin zwar Muslim, akzeptiere die aber auch. Auch wenn sie zu mir nach Hause kommen und mein Brot essen. Oder ich ihr Brot esse", so eine Reaktion. Und: "Ich bin hier, in einem Land, das uns so sehr respektiert, ich werde auch dieses Land und die Menschen hier sehr respektieren." 37 von 40 Flüchtlingen akzeptieren Juden in Deutschland.

Aber was denken sie über eine Hochzeit unter Homosexuellen?

"Bei uns im Nahen Osten ist das nicht erlaubt. Das ist keine normale Sache. Aber hier in Europa und in diesem Land ist das eine normale Sache. Das muss man akzeptieren. Wir können hier nicht so weiterdenken, wie wir dort gedacht haben", erklärt einer der Flüchtlinge. 

Doch tatsächlich dachten längst nicht alle so: "Diese Heirat ist verboten. In allen Büchern aller Religionen steht, dass das nicht erlaubt ist, deswegen ist es auch bei uns verboten." 

Insgesamt wollen nur 25 von 40 Befragten Homosexuelle in Deutschland akzeptieren. Zärtlichkeiten zwischen Mann und Frau in der Öffentlichkeit waren für alle der 40 Flüchtlinge in Ordnung – und schön.