Bulagirl's blog - February 2007
Wednesday the 28 February 2007
Headlines and related news on
www.swissinfo.org
DEFENDANTS CLEARED IN AL-QAEDA TRIAL
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MACHINE INDUSTRY EXPORTS JUMP IN 2006
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CEMENT MAKER HOLCIM POSTS RECORD RESULT
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EU FAILS TO AGREE ON TAX NEGOTIATING MANDATE
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CHARITIES SLAM CONDITIONS FOR COMPUTER WORKERS
Topics and full stories as posted by Ellen Wallace on
www.genevalunch.com
SWISS INTEREST RATES CERTAIN TO RISE MID-MARCH
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FOREIGNERS FILL THREE-QUARTERS OF SWISS PRISON BEDS
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POLICE AND CAMERAS CUT SWISS TRAIN VANDALISM
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INTERACTIVE OFFICE FURNITURE COULD CHANGE OUR WORK LIVES
Tuesday the 27th February 2007
Some headlines and related stories on
www.swissinfo.org
SWISS TOURISM CELEBRATES BOOM YEAR
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AMBASSSDOR CALLS FOR STRONGER NATO COMMITMENT
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FLU DATABASE POOLS PANDEMIC KNOWHOW
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COWS´ MILK CAN PROTECT AGAINST ASTHMA
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FEDERER SETS NEW RECORD AS NUMBER ONE
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Headlines and full bulletins on
www.swissdaily.com
US DOLLAR MIXED IN EUROPEAN TRADING GOLD ROSE
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SWITZERLAND´S ROCHE SAYS AVASTIN WINS BACKING OF JAPANESE REGULATOR
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News as posted by Ellen Wallace on
www.genevalunch.com
CENSUS IN 2010- DEBATE STARTS OVER SHIFT TO ELECTRONIC
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FANS GRUMBLER AT THURSDAY EURO 08 TICKET LOTTERY
Monday the 26th February 2007
Headlines and related stories on
www.swissinfo.org
BIRD FLU COULD RETURN TO SWITZERLAND
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EU PREPARES TO FIRE NEXT SALVO IN TAX WAR
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SWISS OBSERVERS OF NEW YORK DIES
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PROFITS RISE TO NEW RECORD AT SCHINDLER
Sunday the 25th February 2007
Headlines and full stories on
www.swissinfo.org
WINTER IN SWITZERLAND WARMEST ON RECORD
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Topics and the lot on www.swissdaily.com
CIRCUMCISION CAN CONTROL AIDS BUT IS INDIA READY
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COUCHEPIN ENTERS JUVENILE DELINQUENT DEBATE
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KEEPING THE SWISS MEMORY ALIVE IN THE USA
Saturday the 24th February 2007
Headlines and related stories on
www.swissinfo.org
ARMCHAIR INVESTORS FLOCK TO BOOMING MARKET
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SWISS JUMP TO GOLD IN SAPPORO
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ELDERLY PEOPLE NEGLECT THEIR HEALTH
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BAN ON CLUSTER MUNITIONS MOVES ONE STEP CLOSER
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Headlines and full stories as posted by Ellen Wallace on
www.genevalunch.com
LOTTERY WINNER GETS HER PRIZE IN THE END
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MONTREUX JASS FESTIVAL 2008 RESTRUCTURES CUT COSTS
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REUTER AND LANDLORD GROUPS AGREE ON APARTMENT SHELF-LIFE LIST
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SKIERS PREPARE: SNOW EN ROUTE STARTING SATURDAY
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SWISS MR. PRICE TO GO AFTER THE MEDICINE AND ELECTRICITY MARKETS
Friday the 23rd February 2007
Headlines and related stories on
www.swissinfo.org
ICRC SAYS SECURITY IS WORSENING IN DARFUR
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SWISS PRICE REGULATOR HAS BUSY YEAR
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WORK TAKES BACK SEAT TO LEISURE
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OECD DEMANDS MORE SWISS DEVELOPMENT AID
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Topics and full stories on
www.swissdaily.com
BECKHAM DRAGGED INTO SWISS POLITICS
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EUROPEAN STOCKS SHOOT HIGHER AMID BARRAGE OF RESULTS
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CARMAKERS TO DISPLAY HIGH TECH AT GENEVA MOTOR SHOW
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News and details as posted by Ellen Wallace on
www.genevalunch.com
FOREIGN WORKERS LEAD HIGHEST INCREASE IN 5 YEARS
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BANK´S CENTENARY PARTY KICKS OFF WITH PRESENTS
Thursday the 22nd February 2007
A beautiful day with sunshine, here in Zürich.
An office of the UN system dealing with human rights issue was opened in Fiji
in 2005 of which the regional representative is Paulo David.
This is an excerpt of an interview by Fiji Times journalist, Verenaisi
Raicola with the UN Pacific Human Rights Commissioner, Paulo David. .As it
appears today on www.fijitimes.com
Times – Is there a time frame given on when the complainant would
receive a feedback from the UN?
Paulo David- It depends on which cases are following up because all
cases are referred to Geneva but usually it takes a year. All this is based
on the goodwill of local authorities to cooperate in resolving the case. All
these reports by special repertoires will be made public to the human rights
council. These reports are accessible on the UN website and all countries
case summaries will be available a year after they are lodged.
Headlines and related news on
www.swissinfo.org
EXPERTS CALL FOR COHERENT LAND USE POLICY
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SWISS RE SIGNS CLIMATE CHANGE PACT
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NESTLÉ ANNOUNCES ANOTHER RECORD YEAR.
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GOVERNMENT STICKS WITH NUCLEAR POWER
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News as it appears on www.swissdaily.com
GENEVA REJECTS SMOKING BAN
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Headlines and full stories as posted by Ellen Wallace on
www.genevalunch.com
BERN POLICE LATEST TO USE U-TUBE
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NEW ENERGY POLICY OUTLINED BY FEDERAL COUNCIL
Wednesday the 21st February 2007
Today is Ash Wednesday
Headlines and related stories on
www.swissinfo.org
SCHINDLER HIT WITH MASSIVE FINE
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LEGAL DEBATE RAGES IN EC-SWISS TAX ROW
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HERZOG AND DE MEURON WIN GOLD FOR ARCHITECTURE
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LIQUIDATOR ATTACKS SWISSAIR DEFENDANTS
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SCHENGEN SECURITY TO INFLATE ZÜRICH AIRPORT TAX
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Headlines and the full stories as posted by Ellen Wallace on
www.genevalunch.com
GENEVA HOSPITAL GETS NEW VIRUS ID LAB
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EMERGENCY ROOMS SUFFERING AS VISITS CLIMB
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ICRC DISTRIBUTES $3.2 MILLION IN NORTHERN UGANDA
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ILO AND WTO PUBLISH ON GLOBAL TRADE AND EMPLOYMENT TIES
Tuesday the 20th February 2007
The eve of Ash Wednesday and a whole lot of things come to mind as to what I
can give up for this Lenten Period. Yeah, 7 weeks and abstaining…..piece of
cake!!!!!!!!
Headlines and related stories on
www.swissinfo.org
YOUNG SWISS PUT THE BRAKE ON DRINK AND SMOKING
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GIVAUDAN PROFIT STAYS STEADY AS GROUP EXPANDS
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MIGRANT WORKERS ARRIVE WITH GOOD MARKS
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CLARIANT PAYS COST OF RESTRUCTURING PROGRAMME
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SWISSAIR PROSECUTION REQUESTS JAIL SENTENCES
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SWISS TO BUILD WARSAW MODERN ART MUSEUM
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Ellen Wallace on www.genevalunch.com
ENOUGH SPEED CAMERAS, SAY VAUD AUTOROUTE POLICE, AFTER FLASHING 50MILLION
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ASIA ATTRACTING MORE SWISS
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YOUNG HANGLIDER ATHLETE CRASHES TO DEATH IN VALAISE
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GROUPS ORGANIZE TO FIGHT DISAPPEARING LAND IN REGION
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Monday the 19th of February, 2007
Check out
www.spiegel.de/international for this week's stories
NEUROTECHNOLOGY
Growing a brain in Switzerland
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Headlines and related stories today on
www.swissinfo.org
CONVERIUM TURNS DOWN TAKEOVER BY SCOR
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TRENDY UNIFORMS FAIL TO APPEAL TO STUDENTS
Sunday the 18th of February 2007
SUNDAY THE 18TH OF FEBRUARY 2007
A quiet and relaxing day spent entirely at home
Head-lines and related stories on
www.swissinfo.org
POLITICIANS EXAGGERATE YOUTH CRIME PROBLEM
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SKI-TEAM BEATS EXPECTATIONS
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SWISS SAY NO TO TAX BREAKS AND EU PRESSURE
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KEEPING AFLOAT ON THE WORLD´S WATER PROBLEMS
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To some football and related stories on
www.swissdaily.com
BLATTER TARGETS FOOTBALL ILLS AND DISCLOSES OWN PAY
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FIFA PRESIDENT WANTS TOUGHER MEASURES TO FIGHT FAN VIOLENCE
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Saturday the 17th of February 2007
Some news today on www.swissinfo.org
LEUTHARD BUOYED BY BRAZIL
Swiss Economics Minister, Doris Leuthard has ended her 4- day visit to Brazil
aimed at improving access to the Brazilian market for Swiss products and
investment
SWISS LASERS LIGHT UP MARS MISSION
Lasers designed by a Neuchàtel firm will be looking for life on Mars as part of
NASA´S 2009 mission to Mars.
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For some sporting headlines on
www.swissdaily.com
Nadal pulls out of Spain-Switzerland Davies Cup tie
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Friday the 16th of February 2007
Turns out a pleasant and sunny day
We had our workout this evening at ABART. Always the ones to open the show and
then slipping out once the surroundings get too claustrophobic.
Head-lines and related stories on
www.swissinfo.org
370 JOBS TO BE AXED AT PHILIP MORRIS
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SWISSCOM FINED OVER MOBILE CONNECTION CHARGES
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SWITZERLAND DEFENDS EUROPEAN RAIL RECORD
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SWISS ADVOCATE COMPROMISE OVER WHALING
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VAT SHOULD BECOME LESS TAXING
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Some head-lines with full details as posted by Ellen Wallace on
www.genevalunch.com
THREE DIE IN TWO AVALANCHES IN VALAIS
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GENEVA-PARIS ON T6V, 30 MINS LESS
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SWISS SNOW SPORTS THIS WEEK-END: ADVANCE PLANNING
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SWISS BIRDS SONG COULD FADE AWAY
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KEANU REEVES FOCUSES ON SISTER´S CANCER TREATMENT IN LAUSANNE
Thursday the 15th of February 2007
Still recovering from chocolate bloating from yesterday A quiet but fantastic
day with dual pampering and every thing that goes with it.
Some head-lines and related stories on
www.swissinfo.org
SCHMID SHOOTS FOR TROUBLE-FREE FOR EURO 2008
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CREDIT SUISSE CEO GRÜBEL TO RETIRE
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GOVERNMENT `SHOULD SPEND MORE ON AID´
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ZÜRICH FINANCIAL SEEKING TO BOOST GROWTH
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SWISSAIR TRIAL RESUMES TO HEAR PLEA SPEECHES
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LUXEMBOURG LENDS SUPPORT TO SWISS IN TAX ROW
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CABINET BACKS INQUIRY INTO CIA FLIGHT
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SWISS SLAPS SANCTIONS ON IRAN
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Headline on www.swissdaily.com
SWITZERLAND HOPE FOR INDIA TRADE
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Headlines on www.genevalunch.com
as posted by Ellen Wallace
NATIONAL INSURANCE CARD FOR EVERYONE IN 2009
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SWITZERLAND 6TH, USA AND GREAT BRITAIN BOTTOM OF HEAP FOR CHILDREN´S HEALTH
Wednesday the 14th of February 2007
To all star-crossed lovers. Cupid is there with his quiver of love-filled
arrows inter-woven with mellow, sweet thoughts. Get out all those aphrodisiacs
in whatever form and make that someone special, extra special today!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO EVERYONE!!!!!
Belated CONGRATULATIONS to the Fiji National Sevens team for winning the San
Diego Sevens to our Samoan brothers.
It's the Hong Kong Sevens next….so to the team: GOOD LUCK in your preparations
for this tourney…GO, FIJI GO!!!!!!
Some head-lines today on www.swissinfo.org
GIANT BATS EAT BIRDS MID-FLIGHT
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ECSTASY USED TO TREAT SWISS TRAUMA VICTIMS
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SWISS SKIERS STRIKE SILVER AND BRONZE
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SWISS MEDIA TOE GOVERNMENT LINE IN TAX DEBATE
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SWISS REFUSE TO BUDGE ON CORPORATE TAXES
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RECORD NUMBER OF ARRESTS MADE AT SWISS BORDERS
Tuesday the 13th of February 2007
Space-related headlines and stories on
www.euronews.net
MAN IS GOING BACK TO THE MOON AND THERE ARE PLANS TO TRAVEL TO MARS WITHIN
THE NEXT FEW DECADES.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD FOOD WHILE LIVING IN SPACE
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VLBL-RADIO TELESCOPES LOOK DEEP INTO SPACE
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HUBBLE : LOOKING FOR ANSWERS
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THE INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR
THIS YEAR, 2007, IS INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR, FOCUSING SCIENTIFIC ATTENTION ON
REGIONS CRITICAL TO THE MECHANISM OF GLOBAL WARMING
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Some head-lines today on..
www.swissinfo.org
CANTONS HOLD KEY IN EC BUSINESS TAX ROW
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UBS REPORTS ANOTHER RECORD YEAR
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CIBA ANNOUNCES SMALLER NET LOSS FOR 2006
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EU DECLARES TAX WAR ON SWISS CANTONS
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SWISS HOTELS PUSH FOR BETTER QUALITY CONTROL
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Headlines of reports as posted by Ellen Wallace on..
www.genevalunch.com
ZÜRICH´S HOMOSEXUAL COUPLES PACTS RISES SHARPLY
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NUMBER OF FOREIGNERS CONTINUES TO INCREASE IN SWITZERLAND.
Monday the 12th of February 2007
Get out those brollies and raincoats. Yet, another cold and rainy day.
I understand Fiji, at the moment is also having it's share of bad weather with
some flooding, etc. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Some news today on www.swissinfo.org
SWITZERLAND : TOO MANY LANGUAGES
'Our schools put too much weight on languages at the expense of science and
creative activities' said Remo Laigo, a Swiss author of books on education
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DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES STILL POSE RAIL THREAT
Sunday the 11th of February 2007
Rather tired today after the hectic almost 4 hour workout at Carlton last
night. Phew! Its always good fun especially when you can always lose a few
calories on every visit.
Saturday the 10th of February 2007
Some news today on
www.swissinfo.org
LEUTHARD BUOYED BY BRAZIL
Swiss Economics Minister, Doris Leuthard has ended her 4- day visit to Brazil
aimed at improving access to the Brazilian market for Swiss products and
investment
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SWISS LASERS LIGHT UP MARS MISSION
Lasers designed by a Neuchàtel firm will be looking for life on Mars as part of
NASA´S 2009 mission to Mars.
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For some sporting headlines on
www.swissdaily.com
Nadal pulls out of Spain-Switzerland Davies Cup tie
Friday the 9th of February 2007
It's the end of another week and yours truly has decided to go to work today,
even though it's not the best idea. Call it 'workaholism'. I suppose. Yeah, not
to forget some other form of 'holism' which I better not delve into right now.
Still, thank God it's Friday!!
Some headlines on www.swissinfo.org
DIAMOND PROFESSION CONSIDERS KIMBERLEY LEGACY
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URBAN VIOLENCE AND YOUTH CRIME ON THE INCREASE
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ECONOMY EXPECTED TO KEEP ON HITTING HIGH NOTES
Thursday the 8th of February 2007
Another wet and overcast day.
Some headlines today on www.swissinfo.org
SYNGENTA POSTS RECORD PROFIT, BUT SALES DROP
Wednesday the 7th of February 2007
Today is our special day as it is the second anniversary of our `Hochzeit´.
My better half is down with the flu since yesterday and will be cooped up in bed
for today. Get well soon!!
News on www.swissinfo.org
WAR ON BRIBES
Swiss developed agency prevents anti-corruption strategy.
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ROCHE BEATS NOVARTIS TO POST-RECORD RESULTS
Swiss drug company Roche saw net profit rise by a record 34% to
SFr9.2billion($7.3billion) last year due to strong sales of cancer treatment
products.
Tuesday, 6th of February 2007
A wet, gloomy day
Some news on line today on www.swissinfo.org
POLLUTION INDEX TO LIMIT ZÜRICH AIRPORT FLIGHTS
Switzerland´s cantonal parliament has rejected putting a flat ceiling on flight
movements at Switzerland´s main airport in an on-going row over noise pollution.
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WOMEN SET DIFFERENT PRIORITIES AT THE POLLS
A survey has found that Swiss women tend to lean slightly more to the left than
men in nationwide ballots
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According to.www.swissdaily.com
EXPORTS TO SWITZERLAND UP BY 45.5%
Pakistan´s exports to Switzerland grew by 45.5%in 2006 over the previous year
after remaining stagnant for the last several year.
Monday, 5th of February 2007
Beautiful sunny day and at a temperature of 10°C, most ideal for some brisk
walking or jogging.
As it says on www.swissinfo.org
NATIONS ADOPT NEW RULES ON CHILD SOLDIERS
Switzerland will join dozens of countries in Paris this week to step up
efforts to ease the plight of up to300,000 child soldiers around the world
SWISS RESELLS THE "GHERKIN"
The Swiss Reinsurance Company has announced it has sold it's
awarding-winning City of London office building known as the 'Gherkin' for
£600million(SFr1.47billion).
Sunday the 4th of February 2007
It is a beautiful, sunny day today but at 4°C rather pleasant conditions. A
lot of movement yesterday via the two-legged Toyota. This is always good for the
limbs and cardio.
Frosch returns to Giswil today via the 3.04pm train to Lucerne.
Had a few minutes of 'Styrofoam football' on the artificial island next to our
favourite lady friend, Helvetia
Congratulations to the Fiji rugby sevens team for being runners-up in a close
match with our Samoan brothers in the Wellington sevens
Some news on www.swissinfo.org
Ballet stars of the future found at Lausanne
The Prix de Lausanne, Switzerland's prestigious dance competition which aims
to spot potential ballet stars, has announced it's 6 winners.
Still a long way to go in cancer research
Swiss Award winner and cancer specialist, Giorgio Noseda has called for
increased funding for cancer prevention and research in Switzerland.
Swiss boat claims 1st solar Atlantic crossing
A Swiss-made catamaran is said to have become the 1st solar-powered boat to
cross the Atlantic after reaching the French Caribbean Island of Martinique.
Swiss celebrate week-end of sport success
Swiss tennis player, Martina Hingis beat Serbia's Ana Ivanovic in Tokyo. Ivo
Rüegg collected gold in the Four-Man World Bobsleigh Championship in
St.Moritz.
Saturday, 3rd of February 2007
Any news on global-warming is in my opinion always worth talking about as it
affects us all beings and sundry on this planet one way or another.
Saying that we the most advanced animal species (humans) are creating our own
trash which is not only affecting us but also the sub-species (flora and fauna)
through no fault of theirs I really and truly believe we the descendants of Adam
and Eve or the refined version of Neanderthal are to cop the blame. The question
is how can we contribute in minimizing this global warming?
Maybe shut down or turn off any electrical appliance when not in use. Walk to
and from work or wherever. Use stairs and not lifts and escalators. Ban smoking
once and for all (is that asking too much?)
I could go on till doomsday but there are at least one or some things we can
do to assist in trying to close the gap on this glaring reality.
For some news on the same topic as it appears on
www.swissinfo.org
GLOBAL WARMING AND TOURISM
The climate is changing and Switzerland's mountain regions are beginning to
feel the heat
Friday, 2nd of February 2007
Frosch comes home this evening for the weekend.
Some news on www.swissinfo.org
FOREIGN VENTURE BARONS GIVE SWISS JITTERS
A spate of company takeover activity by foreign venture capitalists has
sparked a debate in Switzerland about the intentions behind the deals.
SWISS URGE ACTION OVER ALARMING CLIMATE STUDY
A United Nation´s climate change body has concluded that global warming is
'very likely' to have been man-made
Thursday, 1st of February 2007
SMOKING BAN COMES INTO EFFECT IN FRANCE…For this story and more visit
www.euronews.net
This is excellent stuff and I hope the Swiss authorities will follow suit
I've been a passive smoker for too long!!! Let's have at least some smoke-free
air.
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Some news on www.swissinfo.org
BALMY JANUARY SETS TO GO DOWN IN RECORD BOOKS
The month of January is set to be the warmest on record in Switzerland
despite the cold snag at the end of the month, according to the national weather
service.
GOVERNMENT REJECTS GUANTANAMO CRITICISM
Justice Minister Christoph Blocher has rejected criticism of contacts between
the federal prosecutor's office and the prison authorities running the
Guantanamo Camp.
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