MERSCH – A mother of two who holds a demanding job is proving that working mothers can do it all — by waking up early each morning in order to complete a full hour of serious depression before the day begins. “I don’t even have to set my alarm,” said Valerie Tisdel, 41, in the […]
Oops: malfunctioning indexation mechanism gives Luxembourg workers raise of 23,456 percent
LUXEMBOURG-VILLE — Saying “whoa, hey, somebody stop that thing,” Luxembourg government officials stood by helplessly as the mechanism that was developed to automate salary indexation malfunctioned, giving everyone a pay increase of 23,456 percent. The red-faced officials admitted that although the increase was enormous and would likely bankrupt every employer, there was nothing they could […]
7 signs you aren’t drinking enough alcohol
Luxembourg health experts often promote drinking water, but most forget to emphasize the importance of old-fashioned booze. Here are seven signs you may not be drinking enough alcohol. You’re wondering when the barman will return with change What are you, a bank teller? Scrooge McDuck? Stop counting pennies and order some more shots. You can […]
Man: wine with castle on label must be good
A Luxembourg resident who spent 20 minutes looking for a “decent but affordable” bottle of wine on Monday settled on one he determined was of superior quality due to an illustration of a castle on the label. “Anytime you see a castle or the word ‘château,’ you know it’s got to be good,” the man […]
British stand at International Bazaar to be half inside, half outside
Organizers of the Great Britain stand at this year’s International Bazaar have confirmed that due to conflicting opinions about where the stand should be located, it will be both inside and outside the Luxexpo facilities. Several months ago, six out of the 10 stand volunteers voted to move it outside the Luxexpo facilities near the […]
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