by Global Sherpa | Oct 26, 2010 | Germany, Oddly True, Sports, World Cup
It’s a sad day in the life of sports fans and comedians everywhere. Well, maybe at least for those who weren’t at the short-end of Paul’s prescient picks. Paul the octopus, or Pulpo Paul as he was more affectionately known by the Spanish,...
by Global Sherpa | Oct 22, 2010 | Business, Foreign Policy, GS Features
It’s hard to resist getting caught up in the intriguing tale about China’s control over the all-important supply of rare earth elements (“REs”). It turns out that these tiny, mysterious substances are necessary to make everything from cell phones to guided missiles...
by Global Sherpa | Oct 1, 2010 | Cities & Countries, Countries, Germany, GS Features, Oddly True, Spain, Sports, World Cup
The 2010 World Cup just would not have been the same without the mesmerizing predictions of that silent psychic cephalopod, Paul the Octopus. GS takes a nostalgic look back at Paul’s run in anticipation of our upcoming World Cup-themed crossword puzzle and quiz. (GS...
by Global Sherpa | Sep 28, 2010 | China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Food, Germany
NYT article on restauranteur Jianhua Wu’s efforts to pair fine German wines with his Szechuan- and Shanghai-inspired dishes at his Berlin restaurant, Hot Spot....
