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HD Train Scenery from Zurich to St. Moritz Switzerland on Christmas Eve Day

January 3, 2013 by · 2 Comments

A ride on Christmas eve day from Zurich to St. Moritz Switzerland has been really rich in variety and beauty. Ed Waldrup, an US-American tourist, made three HD videos of that rememberable train journey. Enjoy the ride!

Part 1: Zurich Airport to Chur Switzerland

Train ride from Zurich to Chur leads from the Zurich urban area straight to the mountain area of the Canton of Grison. A Canton in Switzerland is a political unit similar to a State in the USA. The trains run on standard gauge tracks with an inner width of 1’435 mm or 4ft 8 1/2 in. The trains on this railroad line are run by SBB (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen, in English Swiss Federal Railway). The train rides through the City of Zurich, along the Lake of Zurich, Lake Walensee with the Churfirsten mountains and the “Bündner Herrschaft” to Chur.  Enjoy the ride!

 

 

Part 2: From Chur to Bergün Switzerland

From Chur to St. Moritz Ed Waldrup, a well known and welcome US tourist, was travelling with the RhB (Rhätische Bahn, in English “Rhaetian Railway”) on narrow gauge track. The tracks of RhB is a meter gauge track with an inner width of 1’000 mm or 3 ft 3 3/8 in like most mountain railways in Switzerland. Approximately 7% of the world’s railways use meter gauge tracks (Wikipedia). As the journey from Chur to St. Moritz is quite long and the scenery magnificent, it is split in two parts, parts 2 & 3. Part 2 is dedicated to the section from Chur to Bergün.

 

 

Part 3: From Bergün to St. Moritz Switzerland

UNESCO World Heritage “Rhaetian Railway in the Albula Landscapes”

Arial view of the UNESCO World Heritage “Rhaetian Railway in the Albula Landscapes” Photo RhB/Robert Bösch

The Albula line of the RhB (Rhaetian Railway) is a genuine treasure, that has been approved as part of the UNESCO World Heritage “Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina Landscapes” in the month of  July 2008. This approval as UNESCO World Heritage includes not just the railroad, but also the neighbouring countryside. Landscape and railway blend into one another in a number of imosing and wide expanses man-made historic structures, all watchfully embedded to the really steeply-sloping and narrow Alpine valleys. Man can not exist from the railroad alone, but they can put it to connect to the locatons that are worth visiting in 3  different cultural regions with three different mountain languages spoken. These attractions include such sights like the winding loop tunnels between the train stops of Bergün (1376 m / 4514ft 5 15/64 in) and Preda Station (1820 m / 5971ft 35/64 in).

 

 

Travel along the famous Albula line and see the Preda to Bergün Spiral tunnels area on this Unesco World Heritage route.

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Ciralight Global Surpasses 100 Dealers Globally

January 3, 2013 by · Leave a Comment


Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 09, 2011

Ciralight Global Inc., (OTCBB:CGHA), clean technology manufacturer of its patented solar powered Ciralight SunTracker Daylighting Systems, extends its worldwide reach through its growing international Distributor and Dealer Network, which now encompasses the United States, Canada, Europe, parts of the Middle East, the Caribbean, Central and South America and significant areas of Asia.

Jeff Brain, President and CEO of Ciralight, said: “We are pleased to announce we have recently surpassed our near term goal of having at least 100 dealers and distributors of our SunTracker Daylighting Systems.” We are well on our way to meeting our goal of creating a global network of dealers and distributors on every continent who are actively promoting Ciralight SunTrackers and bring our solar powered natural lighting system to people throughout the world.

Ciralight has established Ciralight Europe as a distributor for Europe and Ciralight SunTrackers are now available for sale in all of the 29 EU as well as other non-EU countries in Europe. These countries include France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway Poland, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Slovak Republic, Latvia, Belarus, Russia, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Georgia.

Ciralight has also established dealer and distributor agreements in Australia, as well as Central and South America, including the countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Columbia, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize and Mexico. In Asia, Ciralight is represented in South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Turkey. In addition, Ciralight is in the process of setting up distribution in Tunisia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Algeria. Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are also active sales areas for Ciralight in the Caribbean.

Ciralight recently announced that it entered an agreement with ABM Industries, a Fortune 1000, NYSE listed company with over $ 3.5 billion in annual sales to sell Ciralight’s SunTrackers as a part of their Energy Division. ABM is one of the largest Facility Services contractors in the United States and Canada, with over 96,000 employees and 240 offices.

Ciralight SunTrackers are a solar powered lighting solution. SunTrackersuse GPS technology and mirrors to drive natural light into buildings and provide abundant, free, lighting for buildings and schools. SunTrackers allow buildings to turn off their electric lights for up to 10 hours a day resulting in significant energy savings of 40-80%. SunTrackers are solar powered and so do not require the use of any electric power. They are an excellent solution for countries where electric power is expensive, or not widely available.

In addition to the significant energy cost savings, studies show the benefits of natural light like that from SunTrackers include increased worker productivity, fewer absenteeism and worker comp claims, increased sales in retail businesses, higher scores in schools and are better for the environment.

A partial list of businesses using SunTrackers include: Whole Foods, Walgreens, West Marine, Staples, Ace Hardware, Google, LG, Boeing, Caterpillar, Johnson & Johnson, Fresh & Easy, Giant Foods, Market of Choice, IKEA, Frito Lay, The Columbus Zoo, Eaton Corp, Firestone, Office Depot, Disney Studios, Sky Harbor Airport (Phoenix, AZ), San Francisco Airport, as well as numerous cities and school districts.

About Ciralight Global

Ciralight Global, Inc., headquartered in Corona, California, was created to bring natural solar daylighting indoors using our patented “Smart skylight” technology that utilizes a GPS unit that tracks the sun and a lens and mirror design to direct the natural light produced from the sun at a level of intensity and clarity that makes electric lighting unnecessary during daylight hours. The result is a free green natural light source during daylight hours, which will save energy, lower utility bills, improve customer and employee satisfaction and enhance performance in schools, factories and businesses that use the system. Now with the worldwide movement toward natural sources of energy and supporting a greener planet, Ciralight Global, Inc. is moving forward to make Solar Daylighting a construction industry staple and help millions of people experience healthier, less expensive, and energy saving lighting, naturally. Ciralight Global, Inc. is the undisputed leader in the daylighting revolution.

Forward-Looking Statements Any statements contained in this press release that refer to future events or other non-historical matters are forward-looking statements. Ciralight Global, Inc. disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the reasonable expectations of Ciralight Global, Inc. as of the date of this press release and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. The information discussed in this release is subject to various risks and uncertainties, results of operations or financial condition, national and international government regulations and the risks associated with doing business across borders and territories, and such other risks and uncertainties as detailed from time to time in Ciralight Global, Inc.’s periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact information:

Michael Selsman: 310-553-5732 – ms(at)publiccommunications(dot)biz (media relations)

Jeff Brain: 877-520-5005 Ext 130 – jeffbrain(at)ciralightglobal(dot)com (business relations)

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Switzerland:Trams in Zurich, pt. 3

December 1, 2012 by · 4 Comments

Great video about the trams and trolley busses in Zurich, Switzerland. Highlights: 0:02- Sternen Oerlikon, a somewhat complex junction in the suburbs 0:49- The CargoTram at Escher-Wyss-Platz… I was unable to get a got view at this interesting unit :( 1:26- Limmatquai in the rain 1:39- Riding back to the hotel, watching through the rear window of the tram. The bend we see is the one at Weinbergstrasse/Hardtstrasse, seen in the previous video from the outside. 2:03- Central – note that all traffic (tram, vehicular, pedestrian) in this junction is flowing without any traffic lights! 2:42- The double-articulated HESS SwissTrolley again :) 2:59- Farbhof, the buses/trolley buses have their stop in the middle of the reversing loop of the tram 3:30- A ride on the subway tram. On this stretch, the two directions switch places, so that the doors of the trams are on the proper side of the middle platforms. At Milchbuck one track goes above the other, on the other end of the tunnel the crossing is in level. If you don’t like to look at concrete tunnel walls, fast-forward to 4:45 :) 5:18- Switching …

The “City Hotel” is situated, as the name implies, in downtown Zurich, Switzerland. The legendry Bahnhofstrasse, the finance and business district, main railway station and the airport terminal are situated just around the corner.
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Expressive Big Stuffed Animals

November 14, 2012 by · Leave a Comment

Kids Love Big Stuffed Animals

Among all types of toys, big stuffed animals are suitable for kids of all ages. As a matter of fact, big stuffed animals, also, make great gifts for adults since these may express different affections that include warmth, friendship, love and admiration.

Big struffed animals

It was centuries ago when real stuffed animals were believed to have existed. Though there was no documentation regarding this, painted images of these adorned the early Egyptian tombs. On the other hand, these were used to replace actual animals in religious ceremonies of other civilizations.

Stuffed animals, nowadays, come in the form of toys. The very first stuffed animals emerged in the 1830’s. Most of them were handmade, so they were not consistent, when it comes to quality. A majority was made from cloth and filled with straw.

Sock puppets are perfect examples of these.

The Steiff Company In Germany Produces Stuffed Animals

Stuffed animals that we are familiar with, are similar to the ones that were commercially produced by Steiff Company in Germany. They were made from a plush like material known as mohair. The production of these soft playthings began with soft elephant pincushions that turned into toys. This was followed by other animal designs, the most popular of which was the soft bear designed by Richard Steiff  in 1902.

Why Is The Mitchtom’s Stuffed Animal Called “Teddy”?

The creation of the Steiff stuffed bear coincided with the teddy bear designed by Morrist, a Jewish immigrant who lived in the USA. This was named after President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt because of the admiral gesture shown towards a wounded bear cub in a well-publicized hunting trip.

The scene was drawn by a political cartoonist named Clifford Berryman, in the Evening Post. Initially, the bear was presented as the wild animal that it truly is. However, the bear was later transformed to a cute and cuddly cub.  Mitchtom mass-produced the teddy bear with the help of Butler Brother’s Company. Then in the same year,  he started his own business, the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company.

The stuffed toy bears of both Steiff and Mitchtom created a craze, with ladies and kids taking their teddy bears along with them whenever they went. This trend encouraged other toy manufacturers to create their own version of this stuffed toy. Other stuffed animals surfaced in the market and came in the form of wild beasts, birds, dinosaurs, pets and farm animals, to name a few.

Stuffed Bears Always Bring A Smile

The larger ones are more popular as they are favored as presents to kids. They were, also, given to ladies on the occasion of Valentine’s Day and as a birthday or anniversary gift. These gifts, always, bring a smile to whoever receives them.

Big stuffed animals may look realistic with their size and detailed designs but are cute, ultra soft and huggable. No kid and adult would resist touching them. Though most of the kids, at present, are occupied with their electronic gadgets, the appeal of big stuffed animals will, always, remain here to stay.

Angeline Hope is a collector of big stuffed animals. You can view a huge selection of quality big stuffed animal toys at TabbyPlush.com.

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Out and About in Geneva

November 6, 2012 by · 4 Comments

Article by Lukas Johannes

As a global hub for business and diplomacy, Geneva always feels alert and alive. Couple this with the sumptuous surroundings of Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps and you have one of the most pleasant cities in Europe. Even if you’re just passing through on your way into the mountains to hit the pistes, you may want to take a little time to enjoy the city before your Geneva airport ski transfers take you on to your destination. Read on for a guide that gives you the best of the city in just one day.

A Cosy Breakfast In The Old Town Of Geneva

If your flight lands early in the morning, getting into town for breakfast while the streets rouse is an opportunity not to be missed. In the winter, travellers may be tempted to stay in the terminal while they wait for their Geneva airport ski transfers, but the bakeries and coffee shops of the Old Town have bundles of atmosphere and are nice and cosy. Once you’ve warmed up with a hot drink, the streets of the old quarter are wonderful to wander around. By now the city should well and truly have woken up and the rest of the day lies ahead of you…

Geneva SwitzerlandLinger on the Lake Of Geneva

Lake Geneva alone is worth taking a detour into the city between flights and Geneva airport ski transfers. Stroll along the water in one of the picturesque parks – or take one of the cruises that run whatever the weather – and contemplate the sweeping mountains, which look all the more dramatic and exciting if you’re anticipating your first ski of the season. You could take lunch here, or head on into the cosmopolitan heart of the city for any kind of cuisine that takes your fancy – before getting down to some serious shopping.

 

Chocolate, Couture… and Watches!

If you’ve never shopped in Switzerland, you’re in for a singular experience. The time between arriving in the city and continuing on your Geneva airport ski transfers is a good opportunity to pick up some gifts for those back home – chocolate is often a good bet, if you can resist eating it yourself. The delis, boutiques and bookshops will suit every taste, and being part of the general buzz and bustle is enjoyable enough in itself. And if you’ve ever wanted a gold watch… well, now’s your chance.

If the end of the afternoon finds you longing for your hotel and a good night’s sleep, you can return to the airport and carry on your way, a day’s worth of experience the richer for having experienced one of the world’s great cities.

Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct’s Geneva airport ski transfers route to the city and ski resorts in the region. Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.

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Travel Guide to Zurich

November 2, 2012 by · Leave a Comment

Zurich’s Uniqueness

Zurich is a unique city. For one it is much cleaner than most. This may seem like an odd statement, but its true. You will be struck by the almost sterile like cleanliness of this metropolis. After getting over the initial shock that a city can be so clean, you will be pleased to find Zurich is brimming with character. There are all the modern amenities that most cities have like nightclubs, fine dining, and haute couture boutiques, but there is also a bustling old city where the past shines through in all its quaint and charming glory.

Steam Boat "Stadt Zurich"

Culture

The city has a long history with the arts and boasts many museums, galleries, operas and theatres. For those looking for nightlife, Zurich has something to cater to everyone’s tastes. Each year it plays host to The Street Parade, one of the world’s largest outdoor techno parties attracting around a million people each August. The city is renowned for its many bars, pubs and clubs, and is also home to many fine cafes, restaurants, cinemas and leisure facilities. It really is a city with something to offer everyone’s tastes.

The Outdoors

Those more interested in outdoor entertainment can purchase a snow’n'rail ticket, which includes a train and ski pass, from the Hauptbahnhof during months in the winter. Ticket-holders are able to ride the train to a ski resort in the morning and return in the evening. The closest large ski resort for short breaks in Zurich is Flumserberg, a setting popular with Zurich natives. The resort has a variety of runs, for beginners to experts, and offers an alpine garden, shops, restaurants and a night club.

History

Great Church (Gross Munster) is a 12th-century cathedral possessing both historical and architectural significance. Cathedral’s twin towers serve as perhaps the most recognizable landmarks in modern Zurich.

Shopping

Bahnhofstrasse is a famous pedestrian street. It offers the top-notch shopping opportunities for the rich and is also home to some of the world’s most important banks. You can take some of the most expensive items home from the Bahnhofstrasse Street.

Log on to http://www.my-zurich.co.uk and you’ll find everything that you need for Zurich city breaks

Article by Asif

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Northolt Model Railway Exhibition 2010 presents Golden Pass Line Layout

October 27, 2012 by · 2 Comments

The Northolt Model Railway Club from Northolt, Middlesex, Great Britain is devoted to all kind of style trains. It was established 1950 and its 60 energetic club members are associateded with various kinds of passions.
There are the live steamers, designers that develop 3 1/2″ and also 5″ gauge tracks, operating train rides for enthusiasts.
Various other club activities are: model train competitions, a superb collection of model railway literature, a yearly exhibition, offering a stand at the London Model Engineering Exhibition, day trips to other railway clubs as well as visiting spots with 3 1/2″ or 5″ gauge railroads, offering the engineers the possibility to operate their heavy steam engines on various tracks.

Model Railway of the Northolt Model Railway Club

A truly appealing model railroad layout of the Swiss Golden Pass Line was revealed at a stand at the Northolt Model Railway Exhibition 2010 in West London. Today the train line from Lucerne to Interlaken is operated by the Zentralbahn, which is component of the Golden Pass Line from Lucerne to Montreux.

The Golden Pass model railway is set within the Swiss Alps on the Montreux-Interlaken-Lucerne line with the station being modelled in the Interlaken area with many local passenger and tourist trains passing through. The Golden Pass Model Railway got filmed at the Northolt Model Railway Exhibition 2010 in West London. The exhibition was provided by the Northolt Model Railway Club, Northolt, Middlesex.
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The best wedding souvenirs for guests

July 28, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Souvenirs for wedding guests

Wedding souvenirs

A wedding is for most couples the happiest day in their life. The wedding party is the moment they will share their happiness with their family, friends, colleagues and some other people. Most couples will pleasure and thank their guests with a nice wedding souvenir which remind them on this beautiful day.

Here are a few suggestions which may help you to select a wedding souvenir for your guests:

* Wine glasses- Wine glasses are popular wedding souvenirs. Maybe you can buy a glass etching kit and engrave your names and wedding date. Every time your guests will drink a glass of wine they will remember your wedding and the happiness of this memorable moment.

* Candles- There is plenty of choice in candles as wedding souvenirs for your guests. You can personalize these candles with a picture of your wedding. Maybe candles with a ribbon can be a good idea. You can put these candles in a box and decorate this with a ribbon and a romantic text which reminds the day of your wedding.

* Disposable camera- Disposable cameras are some original ideas to share your wedding day with your guests. Most guests will take different pictures and no moment of you wedding will be forgotten. You will gather more pictures and it is a surplus which you can add with these taken by a professional photographer. Your guests will be happy with this souvenir and you can almost be sure that someone has taken a picture of every little wonderful moment of your wedding. Every picture is a as well a memory for you as for your guests.

* Ceramic figure- Ceramic figures are wonderful souvenirs to give your guests. A wedding bell or a vase with the name of the bride/groom on a ribbon attached will remind your guests this unforgettable day of your life and it is a nice surprise to decorate their room. Ceramic figures are timeless souvenirs and everyone will appreciate such gifts.

* Candy- Most everyone loves candy and you can’t go wrong with buying candies to pleasure your guests. You can buy a box with different kinds of sweets but maybe chocolate will be the best choice for your guests. Chocolate is one of the most popular candies and there is plenty of choice to make variation in a candy box for your guests. It is preferable to compose a box with different kinds of chocolate, for example milk, dark, praline or some others and there are also different brands available.

 

It is preferable to make your candy wedding souvenir romantic; this can easy be done by composing a chocolate box with a variety of chocolate in the shape of a heart, roses, swans, birds or any romantic item. You can best place them in a special wrapper and the bride and groom’s name on it.

It is important to consider a few factors before you take the final decision of the wedding surprise for your guests. It is necessary you pay attention which souvenir you will buy because you want that your guests will remind your wedding more fondly than some other ones. It is not a matter of spending much money but finding something which can be useful for your guests and will remember them always on your wedding. Creativity and inspiration is the key to find the perfect wedding surprise for your guests.

Written by Erik

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Train Ride from Zurich Airport to Zurich Main Station

July 6, 2012 by · Leave a Comment

Train Raid fom Zurich Airport

The Train Ride

There are many Intercity and local trains connecting Zurich Airport to the Main Station. It’s a short train ride through an  urban landscape rich in variety. Most trains are modern double decker trains. Zurich has one of the densest railway networks world wide. After leaving the tunnel the train passes Oerlikon with its business buildings, Hotels and appartment houses. Watch the below video for enjoying the urban scenery of Zurich Oerlikon. Soon after the local station of Oerlikon the train ride leads through another tunnel. Then the train passes a viaduct offering a great view over the old industrial area of Zurich. Finally the train arrives on the track field in front of Zurich Main Station. Zurich Main Station is the door to the business and banking part of Switzerland.

Zurich Main Station

There are not only suburban trains leaving from Zurich Main Station. There are also many international connections and trains to places all over Switzerland.

If you want a nice train ride in Switzerland, you either get your tickets at a counter in the main station. You can also check the time table in the internet. Buying your ticket in the internet is also an option. It’s important to buy the ticket before you board the train. They do no more sell tickets inside the train.

Important Links for a train ride:

SBB international time table example

International Time Table    Time Table Switzerland    Zurich Area Time Table (ZVV)    Information about the Night Time Network   SBB Rail Traffic Information

Video of a train ride from Airport to Main Station

Views of Zurich’s landscape from the rail service that links Zurich airport with Zurich HB
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Zurich Streetparade 2012 – Infos And Tips

July 6, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
One of the stages along the route of the Streetparade 2004

Zurich Streetparade 2004

 

The legendary Zurich Streetparade will be making its way around Zurich’s lakeside on Saturday August 11, 2012. It’s the 21st Streetparade and once more it will attract more than half a million visitors. The motto of the 2012 Streetparade is “Follow your heart!”

The Official House 2012 mixed by Mr. Da-Nos can already be bought at http://streetparade.xyxle.com/

Hula hula girls at the Zurich Streetparade 2004

The official Zurich Streeparade website provides all the news and information about the Streetparade 2012: http://www.streetparade.com.

And here at Google you’ll get all the images: http://www.google.ch/search?q=streetparade+images&hl=de&client=firefox-a&hs=z3a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=yxT2T8GzHYOh-Qa3zqTZBg&ved=0CFoQsAQ&biw=1680&bih=825.

The Zurich Streetparade is the craziest party you can imagine! The happy dancers in their unique colorful outfits are living their dreams! Fantasies become reality! Almost everything is possible and tolerated! There is love, freedom and happiness around the whole lakeside! The House music of the Love Mobiles can easily exceed 100 db and therefore it’s recommended to wear ear protection.

http://www.funshop.ch is an online shop and one of its more than 40’000 articles will for sure fit your needs! Not a bad idea to have a look at this fun shop when preparing for the Streetparade. And important: Don’t forget the ear protection!

The Streetparade 2012 slogan “Follow your hearts” is a call to be true to yourself, to listen to the inner voice that knows your longings and desires. Making love and joy shall be your daily companions… [more about the slogan]

The happy-go-lucky feeling the Streetparade 2012 Anthem spreads is created by the Swiss Youngstar DJ Adam B. Swiss Yongstar DJ Adam B. shall not be mixed up with the well known Belgium DJ Adam B. A preview of the track “Summer Dream – Follow Your Heart” on tillate.com provides an approximate idea of the easygoing sound of the Streetparade 2012 Anthem.

One of my favorite videos of the Zurich Streetparade by Photgrapher Uri Rosenberg:

 

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