Posted in Current affairs, tagged delinquency, discipline, juveniles, Switzerland, vandalism on February 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Vandalism isn't just a city problem.
Local acts of vandalism rarely make the national news, but the recent “naming and shaming” of young perpetrators in a St. Gallen village has triggered a general debate.
Read the whole story here: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss_news/Anti-vandalism_tactic_divides_Swiss.html?cid=8162638&rss=true
Posted in Money, tagged adventure, bargains, entertainment, Money, Switzerland, Travel on January 7, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Affordable treat: the magical ice palaces of Schwarzsee
The holidays may be over, but the winter is just getting started. Low on cash? No problem. Even in Switzerland, there are plenty of deals to be had – if you know where to look. Here’s a selection of ideas for getting through the hard Helvetian winter with spending money leftover for the spring.
Click here for the whole story: http://www.swisster.ch/news/society/winter-bargains-abound-%E2%80%93-if-you-know-where-look.html
Posted in Current affairs, tagged children, education, school, Switzerland, Unicef on December 23, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The new swing is a big hit with the kids.
As a rule, children in Switzerland have it good. And in Wauwil life is especially congenial. Unicef recently named it a child friendly town – a Swiss first.
Read the whole story here: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/index.html?cid=7956232
Posted in Funny English, tagged Animals, English, language, Switzerland on December 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »
a clipping from a Swiss pet shop catalog
I don’t know about you, but this ad kind of took my appetite away.
What’s next, a “Litter Lunch Box”?
Posted in People, tagged butler, Culture, emancipation, equal rights, royalty, service, Switzerland on December 6, 2009| Leave a Comment »
In her white-gloved glory: butler Zita Langenstein
Perfection, concentration, ability and discretion – these are the trademarks of excellent butler service. And Zita Langenstein should know. As Switzerland’s only woman butler, she has a unique perspective in an industry dominated by men.
Click here to read the whole story: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/index/Swiss_butler_breaks_gender_barrier.html?cid=7814370
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