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Looking for family

September 9, 2013, 12:57 pm
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I am trying to locate any and all family members of my father. I know he had sisters and I believe they are or were in Switzerland or Holland, as he visited them some time ago. My father passed away Sept 12 2012 and I have pictures of them together from his trip, but no other information. I am his only child, and would really like to get in touch with them. If anyone could help me, I would ever be grateful.
Thank you!
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2-disk NAS (network storage) for sale

September 9, 2013, 1:07 pm
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I have my old NAS for sale as the upgrade already arrived and I migrated all data off it.

It's a 4-yr old Conceptronic CH3SNAS, a 1-to-1 ripoff of the DLink DNS-323.
(you can also flash it to be a D-Link: http://wolf-u.li/3781/umflashen-des-...-link-dns-323/)
Has space for 2x SATA-II drives (SATA-III would work as well), can use your disks as:
- RAID 1 (mirroring)
- RAID 0 (striping)
- JBOD (just a bunch of disks, any drive will do)
- BYOD (bring your own drive, 2 independent disks)

-has gigabit, about 15MB/sec downstream, 8-10MB/s upstream (FTP is quicker, this is Windows File sharing)
-can serve as a DLNA server
- an iTunes server
- an FTP server.
- Windows Fileshare
- printer share on the network thru USB.
- has a mini linux on it for the ones liking to poke around :)

Unfortunately too slow on CPU for torrents, so not officially supported (although working, but for limited speeds). The NAS spins down it's drives when idle (also in RAID configurations). In idle it consumes about 5W power, so ideal to let it run and serve the whole household (desktops, laptop, iDevices) with media. With just filesharing this is a great little device. Also very silent, thanks to a customized fan-script that is running on it. :)

I am having a single disk in it, it's a 1.5TB WD Green SATA-II drive that was just used to store and playback movies every now and then, so ran about only 5-10% of it's 3 yrs or so lifetime.

Have the box for everything. Say 100CHF for the NAS, 150CHF together with the HDD?



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school bullying

September 9, 2013, 1:12 pm
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hi everyone
we just moved to Switzerland and our son started the school
he doesn't speak any German
by pure coincidence we found out that a boy 2-4 years older than him is beating him. This happened at least 4 times - a few times in the school during breaks and a few times in the neighbourhood
he is kicking our son in the stomach, back. When he tried to cry for a help this boy closed his mouth
I am really shocked
my wife will talk to the school principal tomorrow about it. Any advice? is it normal here?
thanks for your advices,
arbus
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Swiss Prison system

September 9, 2013, 1:12 pm
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Is there a way of finding out if a prisoner is kept in a certain prison and how to contact them? I have been scouring the net for months trying to do this and appreciate any resources you can throw at me.
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Hacked off with Orange

September 9, 2013, 1:24 pm
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Myself and my husband have Orange pre-pay sims. We chose them due to the re-charge bonus offered when we got the sims 15 months ago. Basically if we topped up 30chf, then we got 30 days free internet/surfing.

So we got free internet + still had 30chf to spend on calls and texts, which we rarely got through.

A week or so ago we got texts, that said we were being changed to a new tariff that was "better for us", and no other info.

I just recharged, with 30chf, and basically now it seems we get an additional 10chf credit instead of the free internet. Looking at the website, this is the new offer, the old tariff is no where to be seen.

So now we have to pay 1chf per day for internet, so that is 30chf per month if used every day and then we have only 10chf credit left for texts and calls instead of the previous 30chf. How is this "better for us"??? :msnmad:

I have just sent them a nice email asking to be put back on the tariff we were on. If I've had no reply by tomorrow evening they will be getting a phone call, but I don't hold out much hope.
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Dog grooming

September 9, 2013, 1:42 pm
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I just arrived to Zurich and I need a place to wash my golden retriever. Thanks
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Another gun thread - with a twist!

September 9, 2013, 2:04 pm
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Student Visa in Switzerland

September 9, 2013, 2:15 pm
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Hi,

I am a student in Switzerland with an EU passport. I would like to know what documents are required in order to apply for a student Visa?

Any help would be much appreciated.
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Online subscription of personal liability / household insurance

September 9, 2013, 4:11 pm
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Hi,

Having just received back the signed contract for my temporary accomodation in Bern, I am now proceeding to subscribe a personal liability / household insurance, one of the requirements of the contract. I have tried using the premium calculators of Mobi, Smile Direct and AXA Winterthur, but they all seem to be just that: calculators. Though they all advertise "online subscription", they all seem to in fact require sending the paper contract for signing by snail mail.

I'm now worried that I would not be able to get the papers by post (I'm still in Senegal, where postal service reliability is funky, to say the least) and return them in due time (getting in the accomodation by 1st October). Does anyone know whether any of these companies can in fact enable 100% online subscription (or at least by fax)? I'm not too sure whether this is due to one of the choices I ticked (nothing especially fancy though, except for the fact that I will hold an FDFA legitimation card, not a B/C/G/L permit) or whether this is standard procedure. I'll try to call the various Bern-based agencies tomorrow, but any heads-up would be appreciated (same for names of alternatives companies; have not yet tried Allianz for example, though I'd rather not give them any more business based on past experience with them in France).

Thanks
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Baby cot, luges, plants and furniture sale at Malley Lausanne by 15 Sept

September 9, 2013, 4:54 pm
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Hi All, we are leaving Lausanne so have things to sale. If you are looking for something, please ask as we might have it. Thanks

1. Baby cot with mattress (total CHF180) now CHF90 includes the mattress waterproof protector and cover
http://www.ikea.com/ch/fr/catalog/products/00115751/
http://www.ikea.com/ch/fr/catalog/products/00150184/

2. baby car seat + booster seat total CHF30

3. leapfrog computer toy (it just likes a computer and can be connected with the TV. It also includes a little game. It is good for kids to learn ABC and the keyboard) CHF10

4. Two chests of 3 drawers (each new CHF30) now all for CHF30 or each CHF15
http://www.ikea.com/ch/fr/catalog/products/75305709/

5. White book shelf with glass doors and a CD holder (total CHF 190) now CHF90
http://www.ikea.com/ch/fr/catalog/pr...210/#/83688210
http://www.ikea.com/ch/fr/catalog/products/07305310/
http://www.ikea.com/ch/fr/catalog/products/80181394/

6. Black/White board for kids to draw (new CHF30) now CHF 15 including some drawing paper
http://www.ikea.com/ch/fr/catalog/products/50021076/

7. Two Baby highchairs: one with table and cushion (total CHF35) now CHF18
one baby highchair only CHF 10
http://www.ikea.com/ch/fr/catalog/products/00069725/
http://www.ikea.com/ch/fr/catalog/products/40076093/
http://www.ikea.com/ch/fr/catalog/products/90143392/

8. two plants with white pot: each CHF15
the first plant is nearly one meter high. The second one is a bonsai plant.
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9. three long rectangle pots with steel hook and plants: each CHF10
one pot contains basil and chives. the second one has strawberries. the third one has rosemary and etc.

10. Two bedside table (new CHF40) now CHF20 each
http://www.ikea.com/ch/fr/catalog/products/90053918/#/80214549

11. TV table now CHF4
http://www.ikea.com/ch/fr/catalog/products/70128203/

12. three luges for winter snow fun: CHF20 each for big one; CHF10 for the small one

13. a dishwasher for CHF50
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Any special tickets from SBB for week-long visitors?

September 10, 2013, 10:41 am
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Hello! We have a friend who will be visiting us for 6 days soon. We plan on going into Zürich at least a few times (we need passes for 4 zones to get to Zürich from where we live), and maybe going on a daytrip somewhere further. He has never been to Switzerland so he of course does not have a halbtax or anything.

What do you all do when you have short-term visitors? Do you have them pay for full price tickets as they need them, or are there special deals for week-long visits to the country? We do not own a car, so we will only be using public transportation.

Forgive me if there are already threads dedicated to this topic that I could nto find. My searches did not yield helpful results!
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Double Bed & Mattress for sale - Thalwil

September 10, 2013, 11:05 am
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Double Bed (frame, bed base, & mattress) for sale

Ikea - Sultan/Svelvik, Store price CHF 730, Mattress size 200 x 160cm

Location - Thalwil

Asking price: CHF250

In perfect condition

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Wanted: KIds Ice Skates

September 10, 2013, 11:24 am
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Size 32. I can pick up in Zurich or surrounding areas. PM me please if you have a pair that you want to sell.

Thanks
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Recycling depots in Aargau

September 10, 2013, 11:31 am
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Does anyone know where to look for a list of recycling depots in Aargau (Baden area), like ERZ in Oerlikon Zurich where one can load everything in the car, drive in and dispose their stuff by paying a fee?
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Stuff to do in Basel : 14&15 Sept

September 10, 2013, 11:48 am
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I'm not around this weekend (huge pumpkin festival in Ludwigsburg nr Stuttgart - no, really) but there's loads happening in Basel this weekend.

1. Slow-Up (Sunday)
Many streets shut to traffic; a family day of cycling and cycling events. The routes (all circular) have stops with live music, beer, food etc.
http://www.basel-dreiland.ch/

2. Beat on the Street (Saturday)
Basel's attempt to get some of the Zurich streetparade glory. More D&B less techno. Along the river from 5pm/
https://www.facebook.com/events/624704180895486/

3. Semi-Circle theatre group bbq (Sunday)
Sunday seems to be the day everything happens. Hope it doesn't rain! Anyway, the theatre group is putting on a bbq for some reason. It's in Reihen - take your own food. Says it's free but I'm not sure if that's for members only.
http://www.semi-circle.ch/summer-bbq...in-park-riehen

4. Lichtfeld contemporary art weekend
I'll try and catch this the following week as it could be cool.
http://www.lichtfeld.ch/licht_feld_13/

I'm sure there's more.

Make the most of it! Summer's coming to a close and the events start to dry up.
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Guitar lessons in Zurich

September 10, 2013, 12:01 pm
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Hi all,

Does anyone know where I can find some guitar lesson in Zurich? In English or French? I would like to buy a series of classes/courses as a present to my fiance.
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Experienced nanny available Geneva-Lausanne area

September 10, 2013, 12:18 pm
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Dear Family, :)

I am warm-hearted, reliable person, who is looking for a full-time temporary position as a childminder or housekeeper.

I am caring, flexible and understanding of parents' care for children, love working with children, very hardworking, highly responsible.
I have spent more than 4 years in childcare living with bilingual families in Paris, London and Switzerland with children aged between 8 months and 12 years. I speak a bit of German and I am intermediate level in French.
I have a B permit, a clean driving licence and a criminal record check-if it is needed.

About previous experiences:
-an au pair position, taking care of a girl at age of 7, and a boy 2,5 years, in Paris
-a nanny position, working for a family in London as a full-time, sole charge live-in nanny for 2 boys aged 10 months and 2.5 year old,
- an au pair for an American family, with boys aged 9 and 12 years old,
- a housekeeper, having duties in a 350 2m house with garden, having the wonderful experience to be with 2 boys, aged 5 and 7,
- babysitting for several families.
References available.

I am looking forward to work for a beautiful family, with values towards their employee, who is making her best to be a part of their life.

Kind Regards.

Hoine :)
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For Sale: Washing Machine Used 6kg haier hw-c1470tvea

September 10, 2013, 12:47 pm
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hi everyone, down sized and we are selling our bigger washing machine. Pickup location Wollerau 8832. Manul (version U) http://www.manualslib.com/manual/353...-HW-C1470TVE-U haier hw-c1470tvea is the model but the line up is the same. Asking 150 CHF used for 2 years and it worked extremely well. Will look for the guide and purchase receipt. If your picking up, I can help load it in your vehicle but will need another strong person who can lift 30kg. [/url] [/url] [/url]
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Can I watch my Cablecom TV channels on IPad

September 10, 2013, 12:48 pm
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HiI have recently moved from UK. Have set up Cablecom at the flat with 150 Internet connection with TV and phone. Very proud that I did not need the offered help from colleague's 8 year old to get it running!
I am just wondering if there is a way to view the TV channels on my IPad. Is there an Ap I can use?
Thanks so much
Hens
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CANON 14.1 mega pix 1400 power shot

September 10, 2013, 1:28 pm
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