Vegan and biological food

It's interesting that you say that, even if unwittingly. It's a point that I'm always disputing with other people: namely that food produced in different ways can have different tastes and some farming methods produce better tasting…

Started by: Wharton · 18.Feb.2012 · Entertainment & dining

Agressive driving

I think the best approach to something such as this is to put a big, s*#t-eating grin on your face and wave to the person as they pass you like (s)he's your long-lost best friend. Makes 'em even madder, hopefully.

Started by: TradeTicker · 23.Feb.2012 · Other/general

Australia vs Switzerland

Sorry, the last sentence was in response to your comment "You won't be the only one pissed at a dinner party." Yep, been to lots of rainforests and yes they are beautiful. However if I had a choice I would prefer mountains and snow…

Started by: swissmissinzurich · 23.Sep.2008 · Daily life

New to EF

Started by: MrVertigo · 2.Mar.2010 · Introductions

Drug testing for new employees

Yeah, personally, I have a problem with the way marijuana is legislated in the US also, but that is another debate. I've known plenty of folks who've been model employees and toked recreationally. I've also known plenty of borderline…

Started by: surfpowder · 21.Feb.2012 · Employment

Woman crying at the tram. What would you do?

It's not uncommon for post natal depression to manifest like this, so it's definitely worth just a "Are you ok?". However, as a father who had (and still has) nightmares about cot death, I would definitely have offered, taking special…

Started by: Mibami · 23.Feb.2012 · Daily life

Fourth Date ...end of the Road?

I think we're on the same side. I cannot imagine any scenario where making a (Date) Rape joke would be funny. I just found it depressing that so many people couldn't even recognise that it is a Rape Joke in a mixed, civilised forum like…

Started by: Shuna12 · 21.Feb.2012 · Family matters/health

Extreme cold weather survival ways here

Awww...so envious. But, you are far from crazy for feeding birds more. Dad cooks for birds. I know. He does. It's a little ott. Since the large housing project birds are so not used to search and dig for their own food anymore, and…

Started by: MusicChick · 1.Feb.2012 · Daily life

6 weeks holiday for Switzerland?!?

I finally opened my voting papers today. I think it is just scaremongering to say that there will be a detrimental impact on Swiss business and the economy. Even "business-friendly" UK has a statutory 28 work days minimum and I don't hear…

Started by: JustRose · 14.Feb.2012 · Swiss politics/news

Picking out meat (steak)

Probably worthwhile going to a proper butcher's shop if you have one. Some of the bigger supermarkets do have in-store butchers, but generally only have what you can see on the counter. A proper butcher should be able to give any ot the…

Started by: kitten23kate · 23.Feb.2012 · Food and drink

Tax return time! Eigenmietwert

I usually go to Gemeindehause Steueramt, pick up friendly agent and converse with her until I get it all clear black on white. Even then I endup gaining some returns and later another bill comes in the letterbox with extra payments…

Started by: Phil_MCR · 23.Feb.2012 · Finance/banking/taxation

Sunrise - the theft goes on and on

I was not talking about accident insurance...I was talking about the ambulance bill. If you do not pay extra to have the ambulance covered, your health insurance coveres only a part...in my case, Helsana, 50% but not more than 500 per…

Started by: 2funky · 21.Feb.2012 · Complaints corner

Zurich Marathon

Thks folks, maybe im been harsh on the ZH marathon plus its probably a good way to keep the whole thing flat. I just remember in previous half and full marathons the worst part was running down something you knew turned 180 degrees and…

Started by: clovelly · 9.Jan.2012 · Sports/fitness

Tired of the "skitter skitter" of nails.

The click-clacking drives me nuts as well. Two options I can think of: 1. Get a Dremel to grind/sand down your dog's nails. It might take some getting used to the noise but my reading suggests its less stressful and the quick won't…

Started by: Textoch · 22.Feb.2012 · Pet corner

Zurich Fasnacht

Started by: swissberry · 23.Feb.2012 · Other/general

(Swiss Alps, Sports, Engelberg or Flumserberg)…

Well yes, but it's nothing to do with the train arriving. There are six shuttle bus lines, five of which service the Bahnhof-Talstation route, so at normal times it's unlikely that you'll be waiting more than five minutes for the next…

Started by: Steffano2002 · 21.Feb.2012 · Social events

Snow Patrol in Basel!!

Thanks for the info - saved me a bit of cash. Does anyone know how many people fit in the arena? Saw it officially holds around 9,000 but I just wondered if this the same for a concert. I will only get there quite late and don't…

Started by: suzybg · 9.Nov.2011 · Concerts

Beginners - Skipass needed in Flumserberg?

They are tearing Wädenswil station apart at the moment so I wouldn't reckon on finding anything there at all - or getting to it if it still exists. Time is probably the problem in Einsiedeln. The bus to Alpthal, Brunni connects with the…

Started by: Laureano · 22.Feb.2012 · Sports/fitness

Orange iPhone contracts: that pesky termination…

I think they can do it remotely with the IMEI number. I'm not actually sure how I can tell if/when it has been unlocked short of inserting a different SIM into it. But, yes, if I can determine that it has been done, I'll note it here.

Started by: morrigana · 2.Dec.2010 · TV/internet/telephone

Butter and mould

I've never actually seen butter go moldy being left out, but have heard of it. Apparently salted butter is less prone. Used to have what was called a "french butter dish"**, which is a sort of small crock, with a lid, and in the lid is a…

Started by: Puhutes · 23.Feb.2012 · Food and drink

The best Internet company for using Skype?

Thank you Cdcdoc! I have Sunrise mobile and Swisscom mobile, and sometimes Sunrise's works better than Swisscom! Also the prices are quite great and I cannot complain for their service so far. Just because if I'd get an internet…

Started by: GMarple · 20.Feb.2012 · TV/internet/telephone

Sugar Free Hot Chocolate?

I know, I know she asked for sugar free, but I wasn't sure if it was because, as you pointed out, she needs/wants to avoid sugar or if it's more a matter of convenience (e.g., wanting to keep a few packets in her desk for a quick hot…

Started by: ZurichSwissMiss · 22.Feb.2012 · Food and drink

Swiss Batchelor Degrees.. how are they graded ?

Started by: ipoddle · 22.Feb.2012 · Other/general

Where to find Appetite Supressant shakes in CH

But you are not to consume this 800gm in one sitting. One scoop serving is typically 20 grams of protein, which is ideal for a protein supplement. There is really no point in taking huge amounts all at once because our body can only…

Started by: PErin89 · 22.Feb.2012 · Food and drink

Ladies skiing/snowboarding Neuchatel/Yverdon…

Did you find somebody to play in the snow with you yesterday? Good news is that the school has located my son's stuff so he will have it back before Monday hopefully. He won't have the ski boots however as he will have to give them…

Started by: Odile · 20.Feb.2012 · Sports/fitness

Migros animal pendants.

Oupsie daisie, I meant childless of course :D And it's true it's really cute to see my son's face lit up when we get a letter by mail with stones in it. Anyway, I'm half a child myself still, I enjoy swapping those :D

Started by: abi_bouw · 27.Jan.2012 · Daily life

Long-haul flights with young children

There aren't many flights over 12 hours. For long flights I always prefer to fly over night. Personal preference I guess, but once a flight is over around 8 hours long I find I can get enough sleep to survive the flight and timezone…

Started by: king_biscuit · 16.Jan.2011 · Travel/day trips/free time

CERN confirms that neutrinos can travel…

In scientific word not everyone likes peer reviews because it strikes ego of senior colleagues :D thats what at least I realized working with my mates. The funny part of the whole enterpreis is that some folks are academic and do the…

Started by: eddiejc1 · 19.Nov.2011 · Swiss politics/news

A-Z of Dining Zürich FEBRUARY

Excellent!!! ^^^ Looking forward to it, and by the way, great choice of bar for the apero. I was introduced to it by Prof. T. - if I remember correctly - before the Lebanese dinner in December, and loved it. Let's just hope that this…

Started by: zwissmiss · 15.Dec.2011 · Social events

Homework in Swiss German in the 4th class??

Some interesting point of view someone shared with me yesterday... teachers get so much Swiss German mixed up with high German in the papers the kids produce, that this might actually be a way to bring this to their attention and make…

Started by: Aline.marandet · 22.Feb.2012 · Family matters/health

Ribs in Basel

Agreed, I have to give em kudos for trying to implement a honey based sauce for their ribs..but in terms of taste, the ought to use molasses. You can literally taste the distinct European honey..and that is not how ribs are supposed to…

Started by: Phil_MCR · 22.Feb.2012 · Social events

Permanent hair removal

I'm soon having my third IPL session and I'm very very happy with the results so far. It's difficult to estimate but I think about 60% of the hair has gone. Yay! :D It's not totally painless though. They increase the light intensity on…

Started by: HappyCreature · 30.Sep.2011 · Other/general

How to get company to 'fire' me?

No you're not. Stop BS-ing. Like mimi pointed out, your first post is nothing like the other posters. It was very clear to me, and all the others on here that you intend to find a loophole to claim RAV whilst spending time with your…

Started by: Wolfswinkel · 21.Feb.2012 · Employment

Euro Losses in the Tax Declaration

It was not based on the lump sum taxation. It was deducting the costs of renovating your three houses to keep them at "the same level of standard" and other tricks like that. Have you already packed and headed for Zug? ;)

Started by: TheAvenger · 23.Feb.2012 · Finance/banking/taxation

Breaking a rental contract

Hi, I have an apartment for which I want to get out of the contract early. All the advertising is complete and the property is on homegate etc. The apartment is managed through a estate agents. I have had viewers and 3 applications…

Started by: New2Town · 26.Sep.2007 · Housing in general

Health insurance companies where you dont…

I was about to say exactly the same thing so I must be being difficult too.:D We've never had to pay upfront for any doctor's visits here. The doctors and dentists have always sent the bills later. Until we changed insurers this…

Started by: nivor · 22.Feb.2012 · Insurance

How to do your tax return in Vaud

Here are the "possible deductions": 1)transportation costs and meals eaten away from home, * 2)premiums and contributions paid as part of the private welfare schemes OPP 3 Third pillar), ** 3)redemption premiums of insurance years to a…

Started by: naza · 13.Sep.2010 · Finance/banking/taxation

How many people in Switzerland can speak…

Well, English replaces inflection with context and idioms and, particularly in the spoken form, it's much, much more forgiving (and possibly even the written judging by how folks write much of the time on the net), e.g. why doesn't my…

Started by: Javo · 3.May.2008 · Language corner

Pick up or Organized Hockey League

Started by: Stinger · 11.Oct.2010 · Sports/fitness

Which school provides in-company english…

Started by: sajacas · 23.Feb.2012 · Language corner

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