Zermatt, the Eternal Alpine Snow, and a Peek at Switzerland
by: Joy Cagil
Mont Blanc stands proud as the highest Alp. Yet one of the most photographically reproduced is Matterhorn with the village of Zermatt at its feet.
When I first saw Matterhorn from the ground up, I felt as if I was looking at a solidified ardent flame. A native who saw me look at it with awe said: ?You can climb it,? as if it were nothing. I laughed...not at him but at me. I wouldn?t dare think of trying that.
In Zermatt, as well as other places, locals show off their skill by the number of times they have climbed the Matterhorn; although, many fall numerous times. A local had climbed it more than 300 times. His wife shrugged: ?Useless to say how many times,? she said. ?The mountain is going nowhere. It stays there and only the workless (also meaning worthless) do the climbing.?
There are no cars in Zermatt. Transportation is possible by using the cog train and horse-drawn sleighs. Sitting in a horse drawn sleigh with a lap robe, which is a folded small blanket, with an eternal snow around is one of the most romantic things.
Zermatt has narrow streets, hotels and inns with a relaxed air of history, sports shops, boutiques, jewelry stores and rows and cases of world?s finest watches. One wonderful thing in Zermatt is the food. No matter how big, small, cheap, or expensive the cafe or restaurant we stopped in, the place was spotless. Everything was spic and span clean with flowers at each table. The food was of very high quality and some Swiss wines were at least at par with that of the French. Most lunchtime fare among the natives consisted of soup, salad, sausages and potatoes and of course ?Bier? in long thick mugs topped with thick foam.
Unlike the other little towns I knew from earlier visits, Zermatt has a large tourist population year-round, with a good number of young people. You have to be young and agile like a mountain goat to dare climb anything.
People in Switzerland are not only mountain climbers. They also enjoy Alpine Festivals, William Tell plays, yodeling, Swiss wrestling, beer sausages, but they conduct direct democracy with 25 sovereign states and enjoy great diversity from village to village. In some places in Switzerland the language is French as there are places where the language is German. In one Canton around the Italian Alps they speak Italian, too. Not to worry though, most of the Swiss know several languages and quite a few of them are fluent in English.
The winter in Switzerland is a fairy tale, especially at nights. The falling snow flakes blur any other light while they accumulate everywhere, even on steep roofs. Everything is softer, magical, and gentle.
Like the snow blanketing mountains, rocks, boulders, ridges, and crags, maybe people too need to deal and work with hard things, sharp things, puzzling things, to soften the edginess inside themselves, especially when a mountain?s magnetic draw pulls them deeper and deeper, and forces them to create something, anything for a feeling of elation and a pride of accomplishment.
That is why the Swiss women must have created such fine laces and embroidered clothing while their mates took to clock making in Switzerland as they counted time while snowed under. Somebody had to count something in the whitened solitude of the Alpine nights.
About The Author
Joy Cagil is an author on http://www.Writing.Com/ Her education is in foreign languages and linguistics. She has trained in psychology, humanities, mental health, women's issues, and visual arts. She has also traveled to various places in and out of the country. Her portfolio can be found at http://www.Writing.Com/authors/joycag.
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Princess Party Ideas - Give Your Little Girl the Royal Treatment
Princess Party Ideas - Give Your Little Girl the Royal Treatment
by: John Lenaghan
If you?ve got a special little girl between the ages of about 3 & 7, then a princess birthday party could be the big social event of the year!
When looking for princess party ideas, it?s obvious to think of pink but don?t limit your imagination to pink fluffy dresses and pink frosting for birthday cakes. With some imagination, your ideas can create a very special party!
Let?s start with decorations. Helium balloons can create a stunning castle arch and once your guests are indoors then have them sit on a princess throne for a souvenir photo in an overstuffed chair which has been decorated with floral garlands, crepe paper or shiny fabric.
Activities for Princess Parties
Princesses love to wear crowns. You can buy inexpensive plastic crowns as well as fake "jewels" for each princess to make a birthday party hat. Inexpensive beading sets can...
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Is Your Gambling Making You Money?
Is Your Gambling Making You Money?
by: Paul Mc
So you want to make your gambling pay?
Well would you be suprised if I told you that 99.9% of gamblers fail to make a consistent profit by gamblig?
Not suprised?
How about if I told you that a lot of these people don't have a clue about betting?
Its true!!!
Upto 90% of all bets are made by people who don't really know anything about the event they are betting on.
The others may have some idea but it is actually a very select few who actually make money by gambling.
There are ways to turn a rookie gambler into at least a semi professional one who could actually make a profit from gambling.
Below I will give a few pointers to any aspiring gambler looking to make their gambling pay and why most gamblers never make a profit.
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Most gamblers bet on every race.
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Diners - An American Icon
Diners - An American Icon
by: Barbara Wangelid
The definition of a diner is typically a narrow structure resembling a railroad dining car with the interior containing a service counter with stools for seating. Food preparation is along the back wall behind the counter.
History
The first "diners" back in the 1890's were horse drawn wagons on wheels that would park on the city streets and serve their meals similar to today's "fast food" concept.
By the 1920's, diners were manufactured as a permanent structure resembling the original wagon style. The style changed into a more streamlined appearance by the 1930's but business was not brisk until after the depression.
The demand increased after 1945 and spread to the midwest when there were a dozen diner manufacturers making the diners with many modern amenities including air conditioning, stainless steel exteriors and large windows. This surge lasted about 15 years until the advent...
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Spyware IS Good
Spyware IS Good
by: Andrew Wroblewski
How many times per week do you run your antivirus protection or anti-spyware or adware programs to ensure that your paranoia about having an infected machine is just that, paranoia?
With so many problems in the computer infection world, one cannot really blame themselves for checking up on their system on a routine basis.
However, do you ever really think about where all these programs come from because someone out there must be sending them out, they don?t just appear through spontaneous generation.
This makes one ponder the question as to who is sending these things?
There are thousands of spyware, adware, and Trojan horse programs that are running rampant throughout cyber space as you read this article.
But if you really think about it, just as war might be considered good for the economy, these computer infestation programs are good for the economy.
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Zermatt, the Eternal Alpine Snow, and a Peek at Switzerland
Zermatt, the Eternal Alpine Snow, and a Peek at Switzerland
by: Joy Cagil
Mont Blanc stands proud as the highest Alp. Yet one of the most photographically reproduced is Matterhorn with the village of Zermatt at its feet.
When I first saw Matterhorn from the ground up, I felt as if I was looking at a solidified ardent flame. A native who saw me look at it with awe said: ?You can climb it,? as if it were nothing. I laughed...not at him but at me. I wouldn?t dare think of trying that.
In Zermatt, as well as other places, locals show off their skill by the number of times they have climbed the Matterhorn; although, many fall numerous times. A local had climbed it more than 300 times. His wife shrugged: ?Useless to say how many times,? she said. ?The mountain is going nowhere. It stays there and only the workless (also meaning worthless) do the climbing.?
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Odds Comparison ? Increasing Your Winnings
Odds Comparison ? Increasing Your Winnings
by: Nigel Kerry
After being in sports betting for about 23 years you have come to see many things such as a hairy chimpanzee putting down the winner for a horse race 10 times in a row, leaving me with a severe insomnia problem. I have also experienced the amazing growth of the internet and especially seen the difference it made to the sports betting community.
When I started out on my sports betting journey in the beginning of the 80?s my father took me to the local bookmaker/pub ?The Winning Post?. This became the centre of my life for a year or so until I by accident saw that the odds for some races and games were very much different at a different bookmaker in the neighbouring town. I saw that I could make up to 30-40% more on my winnings on some games, so I started to compare.
Today instead of taking my bike to the neighbouring town for odds comparison I unhealthy as it might be just sit down...
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Miscellaneous Racing Sports
Miscellaneous Racing Sports
by: Joel Noah
Racing is a sport that has been in existence literally for thousands of years. It?s certainly progressed since the days of the chariot races in ancient Greece but the drive behind racing still remains the same. When people race, regardless if it?s cars, boats, horses or themselves they do it to win. Being declared the fastest is the ultimate goal.
Races have progressed significantly since their inception. History shows that the first races were on foot; two or more men racing one another to determine which was the fastest. We still have foot races today and they can be incredibly competitive with challengers vying for the prestige of Olympic gold medals.
Races involving cars have gained popularity in recent years. Motor sports fans can attest the fact that watching a Formula One or NASCAR race can get the blood pumping. The drivers race at breakneck speeds with an incredible amount of precision....
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Beating the Summer Blues ? Five great post summer activities
Beating the Summer Blues ? Five great post summer activities
by: Robin Richmond
It may be the end of summer and dangerously close to the slippery slope that leads to dark nights and cold weather but that doesn?t mean you can?t have any fun between now and Christmas!
This Autumn sees a tremendous range of events and shows across the UK that will keep even the most depressed of summer sun lovers happily occupied.
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Little Britain Live in Brighton
Little Britain is the BBC comedy show that has taken the nation by storm.
Starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams this TV hit can now be enjoyed live with team coming together in this tremendously entertaining stage show.
Characters such as incomprehensible renegade teenager Vicky Pollard and the repulsively spoilt ?Bubbles? are just two of the many famous characters developed by the wonderfully talented duo.
Although showing across the UK throughout...
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8 Tips to Quickly and Efficiently Pack Your Luggage
8 Tips to Quickly and Efficiently Pack Your Luggage
by: Alan Jenks
Nothing spoils a well planned vacation or business trip faster than finding out you forgot some essential item in your luggage. It happens all too often and it can be very easily avoided.
Packing luggage is a skill that is too often learned by trial and error. And since most of us do not travel every week, it is a skill that often fades away to zero before our next trip. There are several...
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Why I Recommend Energy Healing
Why I Recommend Energy Healing
by: Lisa Whatley
Energy Healing literally changed my life. It raised my vibration and raised my consciousness. It gave me the power to leave victim consciousness. It gave me the strength in finding my own self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem and self-respect. It empowered me ? because it taught me to empower myself! I AM free.
So how does energy healing actually do this? We ARE energetic beings and everything IS energy....
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Contact Lenses in Silicone Hydrogel ? the Vision of the Future?
Contact Lenses in Silicone Hydrogel ? the Vision of the Future?
by: Dr Bianca Tavares
Contact lenses manufactured from silicone hydrogel represent the most important advance in soft contact lens technology in recent years. Wearers would obviouly prefer lenses they can sleep in with total safety, so it was only a matter of time before the industry developed a safe product for continuous wear. After years of ongoing development and testing, such lenses are now...
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Your Guide To Baby Shower Planning
Your Guide To Baby Shower Planning
by: Stephen Kreutzer
With baby showers, as with all important events, often the details can get in the way of the hosts enjoyment of the party! Don?t let yourself get overwhelmed. Take it one step at a time and enjoy yourself. A baby is on the way and the baby shower is your welcome home gift. Answer these questions before you begin and your baby shower is sure to be a success.
Who Does What?
Assign tasks. Delegating...
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Preventing Good Colors Turning Bad
Preventing Good Colors Turning Bad
by: Florie Lyn Masarate
Modern technology and equipments may be a big help in upgrading and making businesses better. Although there are still some printing companies that do not really adhere to the fast and efficient service that the modern world wanted. This can be seen more so in digital printing and photography.
Printing colors pose the more complicated and needs more knowledge about problems. The mistakes are most...
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