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Wanted: European backyard for nuclear waste

June 12, 2010 by Susan Misicka

The waste is plentiful, the storage space not (Paperkraft.net)

An association based in Switzerland is helping its European neighbors in their search for a good place to dump nuclear waste.

Ten nations have enlisted the aid of Baden-based Arius, or Association for Regional and International Underground Storage. They hope to consolidate their radioactive waste within a single location.

Click here to read the rest of the story: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss_news/Wanted:_European_backyard_for_nuclear_waste.html?cid=8903868

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Initiative encourages workers to stay at home — sometimes

May 18, 2010 by Susan Misicka

It was a telecommute day in Switzerland.

Some extra sleep, a leisurely breakfast and no need to leave the house – it sounds an awful lot like a lazy Saturday morning.

However, it could also be the start of a full workday for people whose jobs and employers allow them to telecommute. May 18 was Switzerland’s first national Home Office Day.

Click here to read the rest of the story: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/index/Initiative_encourages_workers_to_stay_at_home.html?cid=8787028

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Solar Impulse airplane takes off

May 1, 2010 by Susan Misicka

The May 2010 issue of Swiss News magazine

I’ve been following the progess of the Solar Impulse for a while now, and my latest article made the cover of Swiss News.

You can read a PDF version here: Solar Impulse_ready for take-off_

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From the Potomac to the Aare

March 23, 2010 by Susan Misicka

Ambassador Don Beyer and his dog Chili

Appointed by President Barack Obama, Don Beyer has travelled from Virginia to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. For the first time in years, there’s a whole family living in the residence next to the American Embassy in Bern.

Click below to view a PDF version of the story, which originally ran in Swiss News magazine:

From the Potomac to the Aare

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Funny English: let’s get (gum-)cracking

March 11, 2010 by Susan Misicka

Ideal for aggressive gum-chewers

While standing in the check-out line, I couldn’t resist this chewing gum with the insistent name.  It was actually pretty good, too.

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