Mercy Killing: The Perpetual Debate
Submitted by Suresh Lalwani on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 13:32
In a recent case of cruelty and negligence, it has been revealed how a woman was left to die in the final hours without help. This was then compared to how people wouldn't treat a dog badly, but would neglect a person and let them die.
Geraldine McClelland, a former TV producer, aged 61, came to Switzerland due to some problems, and was left to die there without assistance.
Fatigue is in Your Head
Submitted by Kamilah Qasimi on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 13:22
It has been recently revealed in a report that muscle fatigue might be a result of the complex series of actions going on in one’s brain. A study is of the revelation that it is the brain that actually causes fatigue and not one’s physical prowess.
Newell Sees $90-$100 m Charge for Europe Revamp
Submitted by Faarooq Mehmood on Thu, 06/17/2010 - 17:02
Newell Rubbermaid Inc announced that it would overhaul its European business, auguring the related refurbishing costs to lie around $90 million to $100 million, mostly by the end of 2011.
The plan focuses to cut costs and trigger profitability, including plans to centralize decision-making for business functions in Switzerland.
Swiss National Bank Warns Low Interest Rates Will Lead to Market Distortions
Submitted by Aabid Hussain on Sun, 04/25/2010 - 18:12It has been revealed that Swiss interest rates have achieved a right level. However, if the rates continue to remain very low, it would result in market distortions, especially in real estate. This was reported by the Vice Chairman of the Swiss National Bank.
Gachnang doubtful to take part in FIA GT1 World Championship event
Submitted by Maninder Singh on Sat, 04/17/2010 - 18:43
A major accident involving the Matech Competition Ford GT driven by Natacha Gachnang has interrupted qualifying him for the inaugural FIA GT1 World Championship event in Abu Dhabi.
Fourth Quarter Profit Increases Swiss Re Dividend
Submitted by Faarooq Mehmood on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 17:26
The second largest reinsurer, Swiss Reinsurance Co. increased its dividend for 2009. This rise was followed by a profit in fourth-quarter after intense losses in securitized products and corporate bond hedges.
ABB wins order worth $60 million from Saudi Electricity Company
Submitted by Akilah Amiri on Mon, 08/31/2009 - 19:26
Asea Brown Boveri (ABB), a Swiss-Swedish multinational corporation headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, has won an order worth $60m from Saudi Electricity Company, Saudi Arabia's national power transmission and distribution utility to boost the power factor of 28 distribution sub-stations.
Under the deal, ABB will be responsible for the design, engineering, supply, installation and commissioning of the projects, which are expected to be completed by 2010.
