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Rescue dogs make a splash

Posted in Animals, tagged , , , , , , on August 13, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Jaws of life: A rescue dog pulls a boat with her teeth.

Jaws of life: A rescue dog pulls a boat with her teeth.

Flailing and splashing, a panicky-looking woman cries out from the middle of the lake. A Belgian Shepherd leaps from a nearby boat into the water, a lifebelt in tow. Moments later, the dog brings the floating ring to the struggling swimmer. She grasps it and holds on tight as the dog hauls her to the safety of the boat.

Read the whole story here: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/search/Result.html?siteSect=882&ty=st&sid=11040015

You can also listen to an audio version I did for Swissinfo’s weekly podcast.

http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/index.html?siteSect=15050&sid=11078599&autoPlay=y

In the 14-minute podcast, I come on at about 7 minutes, 30 seconds.

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World famous Locarno Film Festival kicks off

Posted in Culture, tagged , , , , on August 7, 2009| 1 Comment »

Cinema under the stars with seating for 8,000

© Locarno Film Festival 2009: Cinema under the stars with seating for 8,000

Every summer, Switzerland plays host to one of the world’s most respected cinema festivals. Now in its 62nd year, the Locarno International Film Festival attracts some 150,000 visitors to this lakeside town in Ticino. The 2009 festival offers a deeper look at Japanese animation and Chinese cinema, plus plenty of Swiss and international selections. And the Golden Leopard goes to…?
Read the whole story here:
http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/world-famous-locarno-film-festival-kicks-off_121-2224584

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Funny English: “meat” you there

Posted in Funny English, tagged , , on July 30, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Swiss "meat's" country.

Swiss "meat's" country -- barbecue included?

With Switzerland’s National Day coming up, there’s a lot going on this weekend. But this event sounds especially intriguing — note the bold black text near the top of the poster.

Meaty or not, the food at this restaurant is really good.

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Swiss adventure activities

Posted in Travel, tagged , , , on July 22, 2009| 1 Comment »

Paragliding over Fronalpstock in Canton Schwyz

Paragliding over Fronalpstock in Canton Schwyz

With its extreme landscapes, Switzerland is a lively playground for anyone seeking an adventure vacation. Here are some suggestions for experiences that will yield exciting stories to tell your grandchildren.

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http://www.myswitzerland.com/en/news.cfm?category=Market_News&subcat=USA&id=322090

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Mayor of Zurich shares travel tips

Posted in Travel, tagged , , on July 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »

"You won't have problems getting in touch with the locals," says the Mayor.
Corine Mauch, Mayor of Zurich

 

Elected this past March, Corine Mauch is Zurich’s first female mayor as well as the city’s first openly gay mayor. In a recent interview with “Out Traveler,” she offered travel tips for those planning to visit Zurich during the EuroPride. Her insider tips are useful for anyone headed for Zurich this summer and beyond.

Read the interview here:
http://www.outtraveler.com/exclusives_detail.asp?did=1444

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