In this week’s swissinfo.ch podcast, I focused on:
– a noisy Lenten tradition
– happy laying hens
– and a man who found a way to outsmart ovulation.
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Time flies in the Hall of Dreams (© BASELWORLD)
The world’s top watch and jewelry fair – featuring 1,815 exhibitors from 41 countries – has opened its doors in Basel. Now in its 40th year, Baselworld showcases the latest technology and designs over the course of a week. Click here to read the whole story.
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- Oryx, January 2012
Having worked in Zurich for a few years, I was glad for the chance to write about fun things to do there for Oryx, the inflight magazine of Qatar Airways.
I wrote the piece in English and it was translated into Arabic as well. You can read the English version here: Weekend Away, Zurich.
If you’re curious, check out page 16 of the online magazine to see a blurb about me on the “contributors” page.
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- The campaign for a special kind of toilet.
Admittedly, the English here is perfectly correct and not all that funny. But the ad campaign (butt-)cracks me up, at least when I’m not embarrassed to be seen with it. A magazine I was reading last week had this on its back cover; you wouldn’t believe how many startled looks I got on the train.
What’s even funnier is the related TV ad starring a former Miss Switzerland. They’ve got her enjoying a waterfall and singing the praises of fresh water. Is it just me, or does she look like she’s being flushed away? Click on TV-Spot mit Melanie Winiger to see for yourself.
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Experts say incentives are needed to keep health care workers at home (© Medicus Mundi)
Switzerland is facing a dearth of health workers, but nothing like the shortages in developing countries where doctors and nurses have left for better opportunities.
To combat this problem, a coalition of Swiss health and humanitarian organisations has written a manifesto that addresses the worldwide need for properly trained healthcare professionals.
Click here to read the whole story on swissinfo.ch.
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