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Swiss test finds higher levels of radiation from mobile phones

This content was published on Jan 17, 2001 The test was carried out for the Swiss German television programme, Kassensturz, by Niels Kuster, a pioneer in the field of radiation measurement. It’s believed radiation from mobiles phones could damage health by affecting brain-cell activity. Mobiles are also suspected of causing brain cancer. Even though the test found radiation levels were below legal limits,…

Swiss German television channel, DRS, tests mobile phones

This content was published on Jan 16, 2001 To conduct its investigation, Kassensturz sought the help of Niels Kuster, a leading expert on cellular phones. Kuster is a pioneer in the field of radiation measurements, and helped establish internationally recognized norms. Even though the radiation levels were below the legal limits, Kuster says this is still far too high. But things could change…

WEF to discuss rifts of globalisation

This content was published on Jan 16, 2001 Unveiling its programme on Tuesday, the Geneva-based Forum said it was concerned to explore ways of smoothing the inequalities between the “haves” and “have-nots”. The announcement follows criticism from non-governmental organisations about the neo-liberal economic goals pursued by the organisation and the closed nature of its meeting in Davos. “Globalisation is currently not what it…

Big Swiss presence expected in Hannover

This content was published on Jan 16, 2001 It means that Swiss companies will have the third biggest presence at the world’s biggest industrial fair. Only France and Italy will have more firms present. In total, 7000 companies from more than 60 countries will be at Hannover. Around 300,000 visitors are expected. Swiss companies and organisations that have confirmed their attendance include ABB,…

Nestlé challenges world leader in pet food production

This content was published on Jan 16, 2001 If the acquisition is successful, it will create a pet-care business able to take on the market leader, Mars. The deal would give Nestlé a 40 per cent share of pet food sales in the US, making it the market leader. Worldwide, Mars would just hold on to the top spot. In a statement from…

St Moritz offers speed thrills and culinary delights

This content was published on Jan 16, 2001 The sport of bobsleighing began life in the Engadine resort, and St Moritz boasts the world’s last remaining natural ice track. It will be the site for the two and four man bobsleigh World Championships. The 1.6 kilometre-long run subjects athletes to more than five G-forces and the sleighs reach speeds up to 147 kilometres…

Nestlé to become a world leader in pet food production

This content was published on Jan 16, 2001 The move – also confirmed by the US company- will make Nestlé one of the world’s largest pet food producers. In a statement from its headquarters in Vevey, Nestlé said it would pay $33.50 per share in cash. Analysts say a deal could raise anti-trust questions, forcing Nestlé to divest itself of some brands to…

Nestlé reportedly ready to pay $10 billion for US pet food group

This content was published on Jan 15, 2001 The Wall Street Journal said on Monday that a deal could be announced within days. Neither company would comment on the report, which quoted unnamed sources close to the companies. It is believed that Nestlé is offering nearly $33 for each Ralston share – roughly 34 per cent more than the St Louis-based company’s closing…

Ushering in the “old” New Year

This content was published on Jan 15, 2001 On a cold winter’s morning, the bells make a frightening racket. Cows start mooing in protest, dogs bark in fear. The clanging can be heard high up on the steep hillsides outside the village of Urnäsch. It’s not yet daybreak on January 13, and a group of men in costumes, with large cow and sleigh…

Swiss cheese fails to lure mouse off plane in Zurich

This content was published on Jan 15, 2001 Speaking on Monday, a spokesman for the SAirGroup said a mouse had been seen in the cockpit of a Balair Boeing 767 an hour before it was due to take-off on Sunday. The spokesman said a mouse-catcher had immediately been dispatched to try and track it down, but was unable to find it. Mousetraps filled…

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