Info Swiss

Switzerland - Its Geography

Stephen S Alison — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:17:00 +0000

Switzerland is essentially a small country located in the heart of Europe. It has no direct access to the sea and is therefore landlocked.

Switzerland is notably famous for its alpine passes, mountains, scenic beauty, lakes, glaciers and swiss bank secrecy. There are more than 3,000 km² of glaciers and it hosts about 20% of the Alps mountains including about 100 peaks close to or higher than 4,000 meters (13,125 feet) above sea level.

There are many large lakes including lakes Geneva, Zurich, Constanz and Neuchatel to hundreds of little lakes found in the mountains.

Swiss mountains are world-famous for climbing, skiing, snowboarding, biking, hiking and other recreational activities. And many mountain areas are well developed with trains, cog railways, aerial cable cars and other means of transportation.

ShareThis

Switzerland - News & Events

Stephen S Alison — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:19:10 +0000

Genedata Joins Japanese Research Initiative For Metastatic Biomarkers (Medical News Today)
Swiss-based research informatics provider Genedata announced its collaboration with Tokyo Medical University, AMR Inc., and Leica Microsystems in a proteomics research initiative aiming at the identification of metastatic biomarkers for the discovery and validation of new protein drug targets. [click link for full article]

Anglo Swiss Resources Inc. Reports on Drill Results for Drill Hole AK07-03 Testing a 300-Meter Wide by 400-Meter Deep … (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
Anglo Swiss Resources Inc.(OTC.BB: ASWRF)(Berlin: AMO) is pleased to report on information received from Company geologist(s) regarding initial observations of drill hole AK07-03 on its 100% owned Kenville Mine property located in south-eastern British Columbia.

Swiss authorities release Vitaly Kaloyev (Pravda)
Vitaly Kaloyev , a Russian architect imprisoned since 2004 for killing traffic controller whom he blamed for the death of his family died in a plane crash, was released by Swiss authorities.

Roddick gets another shot at beating Federer (Asbury Park Press)
Andy Roddick gets another crack at Roger Federer and likes his chances. And he’s not dwelling on his 1-14 record against the No. 1 player. “There’s no reason for me to be nervous,” Roddick said. “I can go out there and let it fly. The way I see it . . . I can just go out there and play and go for my shots and play aggressive and try to knock him out.” The fifth-ranked Roddick was nearly …

Traffic control systems (PhysOrg)
Traffic flow accounts for as much as one-third of global energy consumption. However, unconventional changes in managing traffic flow could significantly reduce harmful CO2 emissions. ETH Zurich Professor for Sociology, Dirk Helbing, has developed a self-organised control system for traffic lights that could improve vehicular traffic flow by up to 95 percent.

International Minerals Reports Fiscal First Quarter Financial Results and Mine Opening at Pallancata Silver Mine, Peru (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
International Minerals Corporation (Swiss: IMZ) marked the official mine opening of its 40%-owned Pallancata silver-gold mine in Peru on November 8, 2007, following the successful commencement of underground mine production in September 2007.

ShareThis

Switzerland - The Swiss Flag

Stephen S Alison — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:10:43 +0000

The Swiss Flag is made up of a white equilateral cross on a red field. It derives from a similar banner of the Holy Roman Empire, and thus indicates strong connotations with Christianity.

Traditionally, the Swiss flag stands for freedom, honour and fidelity. Historically, the motto “Honor et Fidelitas” was inscribed on the cross of several Swiss mercenary flags of the 18th century.

More recently, the Swiss flag, and its association with consistent Swiss foreign policy, is associated with neutrality, democracy, peace and refuge.

Source: Flag courtesy of www.theodora.com/flag used with permission.

ShareThis