WRS WRS web@wrs.ch en Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:30:12 UT Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:44:38 GMT Big Medium 2.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/index.shtml (C) WRS 2009 News & Politics no The United States announces it will pursue criminal charges against the Wegelin private bank, several days after the government announced that tens of thousands of pages of bank documents were sent to the U.S., but as encrypted files. Many see events outpacing the slow Swiss system. WRS’s Jordan Davis reviews that and the rest of the week’s news with Paola Ceresetti from Italian-language public broadcaster RSI and Bernard Wuthrich from Le Temps: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:55:00 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/rewind/rewind-us-pursues-wegelin-private-bank.shtml?28899 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18899 Programmes/Rewind Daily Shows/The Wrap http://worldradio.ch/wrs/news/switzerland/us-indicts-switzerlands-oldest-bank-wegelin-for-ai.shtml?28896 A scientist in Lugano makes an important discovery, and now she wants to be paid more than a million francs for it. While reports are emerging that cash and gold are being smuggled  to Lugano from Italy. The Italians are not happy about it and Lugano bankers are remaining silent.Ticino Correspondent Nicole della Pietra has more on these stories affecting Italian-speaking Switzerland: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:30:01 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/viewfromthesouth/view-from-the-south-a-million-franc-discovery-and-.shtml?28897 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18897 Programmes/View from the South Daily Shows/The Wrap Hester Macdonald answers your gardening questions about how cold weather affects plants and how to cut hedges without doing damage. Plus, first aid for a fallen plum tree and will the daffodils really appear, despite this Siberian cold snap: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:17:04 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/digit/dig-it-the-garden-doctor-is-in-for-your-questions.shtml?28891 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18891 Programmes/Dig It! Daily Shows/The Mix Robert Harris of Forth Capital discusses a possible massive merger deal between Swiss-based Glencore and Xstrata. He says one thorny issue concerns future management of the newly merged organization. Also, he talks about the haircut Greece is forcing on its creditors—to the tune of 70 percent: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:29:10 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-20120203.shtml?28883 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18883 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National Swiss ski star Didier Cuche going for a third victory in a row with this weekend’s Chamonix men’s downhill world cup. Also this weekend in Leysin, priests compete in skiing in Leysin and Swiss football resumes after a winter break: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:22:57 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-didier-cuche-goes-for-third-victor.shtml?28882 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18882 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National If you’re brave enough to face the chill this weekend, then put on your warmest togs and head to St Moritz for some spectacular white turf horse racing. But if you’re craving a good time indoors, head to the Antigel festival in Geneva for hot music acts and modern dance. WRS’s Dave Goodman and Celeste Neill have a complete lineup for this weekend and beyond: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:11:23 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/weekender/the-weekender-antigel-festival-and-white-turf-hors.shtml?28881 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18881 Programmes/The Weekender Daily Shows/The National Guides/Events Calendar How much should you reward good service? What’s the general rule in Switzerland? In a restaurant, what percentage of the bill is a reasonable tip?  What about hotel staff, chamber maids or taxi drivers? The Connectors talk all about the culture of tipping in Switzerland: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:02 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/theconnectors/the-connectors-to-tip-or-not-to-tip.shtml?28875 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18875 Programmes/The Connectors Daily Shows/The Wrap The mountains will be very cold this weekend, with a wind chill factor that will make the temperature seem even lower. Presently, ski resorts are reporting excellent snow conditions at all altitudes, with little wind, but the northern bise is expected to arrive in the next 24 hours. Matthew Leighton gives the latest snow report and advises drivers to make sure that their cars are equipped with snow chains and a good battery: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:55:00 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/snow-report-excellent-skiing-if-you-dress-for-the-.shtml?28874 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18874 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The Wrap This is proving to be a good year for chocolate lovers as two popular chocolate shows, including the world’s largest event dedicated to this delight, the Paris-based Salon du Chocolat, will occur in Switzerland this year, and both are open to the public. To mark the occasion, food scout Amy Eber gives listeners an explanation of how fine chocolate is harvested and produced: more WRS coverage on chocolate Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:50:00 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/food/food-scout-from-bean-to-bar-how-fine-chocolate-is-.shtml?28872 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18872 chocolate Programmes/Food Scout Daily Shows/The Wrap http://zurich.salon-du-chocolat.com/ http://www.salondeschocolatiers.com/index-en.html http://ballenberg.ch/en/Partner/Home-made/Chocolaterie_du_Ballenberg How do you keep warm, dry and stylish in the cold—and both on and off the slopes? Hansine Johnston talks about the trends to fit your “tribe”—ladies who lunch, mountain girls and boarder style. Across the board, we are seeing a retro look, more one-piece outfits and bright colors, according to Blair Brouillet from Ski Service in Verbier. Plus, Hansine discusses the importance of matching flattering lines with your body shape—with Carolina Rodriguez Barros of Dare to Glow : Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:02:18 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/style/style-file-rocking-a-hot-style-in-the-freezing-col.shtml?28869 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18869 Programmes/Style File Daily Shows/The Mix http://www.daretoglow.com/ Matthew Leighton has the latest on the cancellation of a football league in Egypt after clashes in a football stadium caused 74 deaths. Plus, news from the Africa Cup of Nations. In the U.S., there’s Superbowl fever ahead of Sunday’s l final. And here in Switzerland, the Transalp Vaudoise dog sled racing continues : Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:04:09 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/sportsroundup/sports-round-up-stadium-rioting-in-egypt-kills-74.shtml?28862 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18862 Programmes/Sports Round-Up Daily Shows/The National Robert Harris of Forth Capital talks about yesterday’s positive markets amid good manufacturing data. In corporate news, Facebook will be floating its stock, hoping to raise $5 billion. Plus a European Commission ruling stops the creation of a new derivatives exchange: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:50:49 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-facebook-to-float-stock-to-try-to-.shtml?28861 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18861 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National A new type of residential village for those suffering from dementia is planned for the canton of Bern and would copy an existing project in The Netherlands. The BBC’s Imogen Foulkes describes the controversy surrounding the concept of “Dementiaville” as well as her own reservations: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:10:21 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/dateline_ch/dateline-ch-caring-for-the-elderly-in-dementiavill.shtml?28860 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18860 Programmes/Dateline CH Daily Shows/The National http://worldradio.ch/wrs/news/switzerland/questions-surround-planned-alzheimers-village.shtml?28833 The hugely popular Cold War spy thriller by John le Carré has finally been adapted for the silver screen and, to the delight of its makers, received a number of Oscar nominations. Film critic Franziska Oliver finds out who the top level MI6 mole is in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and she witnesses the return of those lovable, fuzzy puppets in their 2011 reunion film appropriately titled The Muppets: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:01 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/movies/movie-week-tinker-tailor-soldier-spy-and-the-muppe.shtml?28851 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18851 Programmes/Movie Week Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.tinker-tailor-soldier-spy.com http://disney.go.com/muppets/?cmp=wdsmp_mup_url_muppets World traveler, eclipse and storm chaser, lightning photographer and limo driver Olivier Staiger talks to WRS’s Hansine Johnston about his passions. He recounts some of his spur-of-the-moment adventures in chasing and filming tornados: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:49:23 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/lunch_with/lunch-with-wrs-olivier-staiger-eclipse-and-storm-c.shtml?28847 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18847 Programmes/Lunch with WRS Daily Shows/The Mix http://www.klipsi.ch/