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57. German Artist Iva Milanova in New York Exhibition

56. GTV Almrausch: 83rd Annual Stiftungsfest

55. German Heritage Council of NJ: Looking for Scholarship Recipients

54: Steuben Society of America Student Award

53. The German School of Monmouth County Präsentiert Komiker Johannes Galli

52. Wurstfest! German American Club of Albany of Albany 1/19/08

51. German-born Author, Ursula Hegi on Leonard Lopate Show 11/30/2007

50: Berlin without Walls! Great Radio Broadcast on WNYC!

2/25/08: Wanted: My name is Jon Avnaim and I am the Human Resources Manager at "eKit.com".Ekit is in the process of recruiting Multilingual Customer Service Representatives for our operations in Boston. We are particularly interested in people with German language skills.

ekit (www.ekit.com) is a global provider of integrated communications and Internet services, designed to keep travelers in touch. ekit provides a suite of travel communication services including mobile phones, SIM cards, global calling card and web based solutions, accessible worldwide from more than 148 countries. ekit is a US Corporation with headquarters in Melbourne (servicing Asia/Pacific) and offices in Boston (servicing North America) and in London (servicing Europe).

Job Qualifications
Fluent in English and a minimum of one more language: Applicable languages are German and Japanese. Previous customer service experience a plus. Convenient location (The Boston Design Center, on the Silver Line)

Hours: 2 to 5 shifts, operating 8.00am to 4.00pm or 10.00am to 6.00pm, seven days per week. Rate of pay: $12 per hour.

Should you have any questions regarding the position advertised or the company itself, I would be more than happy to provide you with any further information needed at cshr@ekit-inc.com

2/13/08: Searching for: My name is Claudia Sturny. I am living in Germany, in Gelsenkirchen.My father died some years ago and now I am searching for my relatives, living in New Jersey. Could you please help me ? There name was Kästner. christiantoczek@alice-dsl.net

10/9/2006: Information Wanted: Looking for any information going back to the late 1800's. I am looking for information on my great grandfather Frederick Schultz who, I understand, was the leader of the German society/group of North Hudson during the late 1800s. He lived in Union City not far from the Kinderfreund. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Moritz Hahner

9/13/2006: Looking for a German Store in North Carolina, around Charlotte area. Does anybody have any suggestions? cindy@cazoo.org

4/4/2006: Wanted: Could you suggest a German restaurant in the Canton, Ohio area suitable for a teenage German exchange student?? And information you could provide is appreciated.? Thank you - K. Ertl (Please send comments to cindy@cazoo.org)