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Swiss vacations about to increase?

Swiss vacations about to increase?May 29th, 2009 at 10:00AM: It looks like the Swiss won't have to worry about how to look busy while they're on vacation. If a referendum by Swiss citizens passes, the current standard of four vacation weeks a year may increase by 50 percent. The measure was good enough to pick up 125,000 signatures, but it still has a long way to go. The group behind the referendum, Travail.Suisse, cites increased stress in the workplace ...

Daily gear deal - big Swiss Gear luggage clearance

Daily gear deal - big Swiss Gear luggage clearanceApr 24th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Today's daily deal is for a spring cleaning sale of Swiss Gear bags over at Amazon. The lineup includes a bunch of backpacks, some rolling luggage, messenger bags and laptop bags. The bags start just under $20, and the discounts range from a measly $10 all the way up to well over $250 on the more advanced bags. All orders over $25 will ship for free. When you find a bag you like, be sure to check ...

Daily deal - Swiss Gear computer backpack for $30

Daily deal - Swiss Gear computer backpack for $30Feb 25th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Today's deal of the day is for the highly rated Swiss Gear computer backpack. This stylish travel rated backpack features padded shoulder straps, an MP3 player pocket, a laptop pocket and even special opening in the top to route your headphones inside the bag to your iPod or other player. You'll find the deal at Amazon.com for just $29.99, and since it is over $25, you even get free (saver) ...

How Much Would You Pay for a Pair of Lederhosen?

How Much Would You Pay for a Pair of Lederhosen?Sep 4th, 2007 at 6:53PM: A new world record has been broken recently -- most expensive pair of Lederhosen. A version of the traditional alpine outfit recently sold for 85,000 euros, which is $115,000. Lederhosen, which are traditionally made from the hide of an animal -- typically a goat, pig or elk -- is strangely enduring fashion trend in the Alps. This particular pair is adorned with 116 diamonds, each set in gold. ...

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