Deutschland, Deutschland Uber Alles!, That's Beethoven baby
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Deutschland, Deutschland Uber Alles!, That's Beethoven baby
| Kitten |
  Jun 29 2006, 04:04 AM
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Germany may win the World Cup this year. They are the host nation and it usually boosts that team's chances. (In truth, it's between Brazil and Argentina...)
However, I'm more excited by the possibilty of this new German intiative. Does anyone remember the good auld days of an airline asking 'smoking or non-smoking?' when you checked in (with a human being as well!) This German does and wants to bring it back. Not only that it's for rich people only. I love it! Has anyone guessed that I'm a smoker yet? ;) BRING BACK SMOKING or tolerance towards smoking, anyway... German plans airline for smokers A German entrepreneur plans to launch the world's first smokers' airline next year, promising a return to the times before planes became smoke-free zones. Alexander Schoppmann, a former stockbroker, is seeking the start-up cash for Smintair - Smoker's International Airways. On its website Smintair promises to "bring back the exclusivity in flying encountered in the 1960s". The plan is to fly two leased Boeing 747s on the Duesseldorf-Tokyo route. The airline will not offer economy-class tickets, but will target business people who enjoy smoking - and who are willing to pay for some extra pampering. Smoking will be allowed in all 138 seats on board - and there will be extra leg room, because jumbo jets normally accommodate more passengers. "The upper deck will be the passengers' lounge and not be jammed with seats, as you can sadly find everywhere, nowadays," the website says. "Allergics against tobacco smoke or militant anti-smokers are asked to not apply," Smintair says on its jobs page. On the website Mr Schoppmann writes nostalgically about the old times when Lufthansa offered its passengers a vast selection of Montecristo cigars. He says airline smoking bans were prompted by a desire to economise on air conditioning systems. He promises to restore the old-fashioned system of pumping fresh air through the cabin. Before it can launch, Smintair needs to find at least 40 million euros (£27.6m) for an operating licence from the German federal aviation authority. Mr Schoppmann is optimistic his airline will take off next summer. Story from BBC NEWS: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/europe/5121786.stm -------------------- The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.
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| Jason McHugh |
Jun 30 2006, 03:26 PM
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[quote=Kitten,Jun 29 2006, 04:04 AM]
Germany may win the World Cup this year. They are the host nation and it usually boosts that team's chances. (In truth, it's between Brazil and Argentina...) On its website Smintair promises to "bring back the exclusivity in flying encountered in the 1960s". Thats sweet! I dont smoke but I am McCraut who was born on the 60's so I think its pretty cool... Especially if all the Pilots and Stewardess's have 60's style uniforms!!! And Germany beat Argentina, barely.... So Deutshcland Uber alles dude!!!! :sp-cartmannohat: -------------------- |
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| Rachelyrach |
Jun 30 2006, 06:30 PM
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when i took german, we had to learn the national anthem. we also learned a bunch of drinking songs, and die lorelei
[QUOTE] Deutschland, Deutschland über alles, über alles in der Welt, wenn es stets zu Schutz und Trutze brüderlich zusammenhält. Von der Maas bis an die Memel, von der Etsch bis an den Belt, |: Deutschland, Deutschland über alles, über alles in der Welt! :| Deutsche Frauen, deutsche Treue, deutscher Wein und deutscher Sang sollen in der Welt behalten ihren alten schönen Klang, uns zu edler Tat begeistern unser ganzes Leben lang. - |: Deutsche Frauen, deutsche Treue, deutscher Wein und deutscher Sang! :| Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit für das deutsche Vaterland! Danach laßt uns alle streben brüderlich mit Herz und Hand! Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit sind des Glückes Unterpfand; |: blüh im Glanze dieses Glückes, blühe, deutsches Vaterland.:| --------------------  |
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| Kitten |
Jul 1 2006, 01:43 PM
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QUOTE(Jason McHugh @ Jul 1 2006, 12:26 AM) And Germany beat Argentina, barely.... So Deutshcland Uber alles dude!!!! :sp-cartmannohat:  France beat Brazil!!!! Completely bizarro. I saw a little of the match and they played much better than Brazil. Jaysus. It's all European World Cup semi final! I don't be-LEEE-ve it! Pick yer fav - Italy (have won the World Cup 3 times in the past), France (won the World Cup for the 1st time when they were the host nation 8 years ago), Portugal (not much to say about them really) and Germany (the host nation and have won the World Cup 3 times too). I asked my Dad and brothers via txt for their opinions and they think either France or Italy will win. Rachel - I studied German for a while at school and we learned some German songs too including the Marlene Dietrich version of 'Lili Marlene'. It's about a prostitute. -------------------- The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.
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| rongravy |
Jul 1 2006, 04:18 PM
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I'm giving all MY love to the Germans.
(And I love that I don't have to hear how Brazil and King Fucktard Ronaldo are going win it all anymore) :sp-cartmanlaugh: --------------------  |
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