Erstfeld, Switzerland

was found on August 20, 1962, in Erstfeld, Canton of URI, located in central Switzerland, by two Italian workers. The sensational find was under a mighty boulder at a depth of about 9 meters – on the south side of the current dam of the Ribital development.

The gold treasure from Erstfeld is considered to be the most important Swiss Celtic find from around 300 BC. Christ. The four-neck rings and three-arm rings are practically new women’s jewelry made of up to 95% pure gold and weigh a total of 640 grams.

The neck and arm rings discovered in Erstfeld are outstanding masterpieces of Celtic handicrafts. There are only a few comparable valuable finds in Europe north of the Alps.

The Gold Treasure from Erstfeld

can be admired as a copy in the Historical Museum URI in Altdorf. The real finds are exhibited in the Swiss National Museum in Zurich.

The gold treasure find is one of the most significant ever made in Switzerland. The masterfully crafted shapes and decorations of enigmatic intertwined creatures – half-animal half-human.

The Discovery

of the Erstfeld Godrings was a sensation. The richly decorated, ornamented jewelry pieces are made of 22-carat gold and are very valuable witnesses to the masterful and fascinating handicrafts of the Celts.

Erstfeld was a border area to the Alps and on the edge of the settlement area of the Celts, who lived in central Switzerland around 300 BC. . Celts made sacrifices to their gods in special places. High mountains – like the Gotthard massif – soared up into the sky to the gods.

Today the gold treasure is interpreted as a dedication to a mountain god. The seven neck bracelets look very similar stylistically and are decorated with very beautiful relief and decorative elements.

Celtic Culture in Switzerland

Ein Fotograf wurde zum Abendessen mit Freunden eingeladen und nahm ein paar Bilder mit, um der Gastgeberin zu zeigen. “Diese  fotos sind sehr gut!”  kommentierte sie.“Du musst ja eine gute Kamera haben.”

Am Ende des Abends dankte der Fotograf der Gastgeberin auf dem Weg nach draußen und sagte: “Das war wirklich ein köstliches Essen! Sie müssen ja sehr gute Töpfe haben.”😜😄

Ulrich and Nazarine Koepf

Risikofaktoren / Prävention

Zu schwere oder falsch getragene Rucksäcke können zu Muskel- und Gelenkverletzungen führen. Dies kann zu starken Rücken-, Nacken- und Schulterschmerzen sowie zu Haltungsproblemen führen. Diese Richtlinien können Ihrer Familie helfen, Rucksäcke sicher zu verwenden.

Wähle den richtigen Rucksack. Achten Sie auf Folgendes:

1. Breite, gepolsterte Schultergurte. schmale Träger können sich in die Schultern graben. Dies kann Schmerzen verursachen und die Durchblutung einschränken.
2. Zwei Schultergurte. Rucksäcke mit einem Schultergurt, der über den Körper verläuft, können das Gewicht nicht gleichmäßig verteilen.
3. Zurück gepolstert. Ein gepolsterter Rücken schützt vor scharfen Kanten an Gegenständen im Rucksack und erhöht den Komfort.
4. Taillenriemen. Es kann das Gewicht einer schweren Last gleichmäßig verteilen.
5. Leichter Rucksack. Der Rucksack selbst sollte der Ladung nicht viel Gewicht hinzufügen.
6. Rollrucksack. Diese Art von Rucksack ist möglicherweise eine gute Wahl für Schüler, die eine schwere Last tragen müssen. Denken Sie daran, dass Rollrucksäcke nach oben getragen werden mü

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Gehen Sie wie folgt vor, um Verletzungen bei der Verwendung eines Rucksacks zu vermeiden:

Verwenden Sie immer beide Schultergurte. Wenn Sie einen Rucksack über eine Schulter werfen, können Sie die Muskeln belasten.
2. Ziehen Sie die Gurte so fest, dass sich die Packung nahe am Körper befindet. Die Träger sollten die Packung zwei Zoll über Ihrer Taille halten.
3. Licht einpacken. Der Rucksack sollte niemals mehr als 20 Prozent des gesamten Körpergewichts der Person wiegen.
4. Organisieren Sie den Rucksack so, dass alle Fächer genutzt werden. Packen Sie schwerere Gegenstände ein, die der Mitte der Packung am nächsten liegen.
5. Beugen Sie sich mit beiden Knien, wenn Sie sich bücken. Beugen Sie sich nicht in der Taille, wenn Sie einen schweren Rucksack tragen oder anheben.
6. Lernen Sie Übungen zur Stärkung des Rückens, um Muskeln aufzubauen, die zum Tragen eines Rucksacks verwendet werden.

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Ulrich and Nazarine Koepf

Risk Factors/Prevention

Backpacks that are too heavy or worn incorrectly can cause muscle and joint injuries. This can lead to severe back, neck, and shoulder pain, as well as posture problems. These guidelines can help your family use backpacks safely.

Choose the right backpack. Look for the following:

1. Wide, padded shoulder straps. narrow straps can dig into shoulders. This can cause pain and restrict circulation.

2. Two shoulder straps. Backpacks with one shoulder strap that runs across the body cannot distribute weight evenly.

3. Padded back. A padded back protects against sharp edges on objects inside the pack and increases comfort.

4. Waist strap. It can evenly distribute the weight of a heavy load.

5. Lightweight backpack. The backpack itself should not add much weight to the load.

6. Rolling backpack. This type of backpack may be a good choice for students who must tote a heavy load. Remember that rolling backpacks must be carried upstairs.

To prevent injury when using a backpack, do the following:

1. Always use both shoulder straps. Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles.

2. Tighten the straps so that the pack is close to the body. The straps should hold the pack two inches above your waist.

3. Pack light. The backpack should never weigh more than 20 percent of the person’s total body weight.

4. Organize the backpack to use all of its compartments. Pack heavier items closest to the center of the pack.

5. Bend using both knees, when you bend down. Do not bend over at the waist when wearing or lifting a heavy backpack.

6. Learn back strengthening exercises to build up muscles used to carry a backpack.

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trying to hold on to my thoughts, knowing all too well that if I stall, I’ll lose my hold on the situation. What do I need to do again? Oh, yeah, “Nelson, I need a gin martini, straight up with a twist.”

“Do you know what kind of gin?”

“Nah, they didn’t specify.” I know if the boss heard me say that, she would get crazy concerned and upset. But, I also know that Nelson, the bartender, has it under control. I ring up a regular martini on the touch screen computer, knowing that it will cover the cost and profit of whatever concoction he makes. Send. Log out. What now? Oh, yeah. I stick my head in the food window, and the heat assaults my eyes. “Heinz, the guy on table 24 wants his Tilapia cut in half, and then blackened on one half and broiled on the other.”

He gives me a look of irritation instead of complaining & says,” Okay. Does he want anything else? Does he want me to eat it for him too? “no” “Okay.” “Thanks.”

Then Hugo, the busboy,

touches my arm and says, “Table eight wants their check.” “Alright. Thanks.” “Also, is table ten having anything else?” “I don’t know, but table one needs more water.” “I’m on it.” he speeds off before I even have a chance to say thanks.

What now? Oh, yeah, Table 31 needs to place a food order, and table four hasn’t even been set yet. “Leah!” calls Naz,( the boss,) ” Yes ma’am?”

“Are you ok?”

No. I want to scream and make a b-line for the front door, but my reply is automatic a defense against panic. “Yeah, I’m fine.” “Okay.” She replies to walk off, but I ask, “Actually, will you take table four’s drink order?” “Sure,”  She says, “Thanks.” I start to walk out to table 31 but hear, “Hey Leah! Where’s this martini going?” I check my notes. “The guy on table 24…position two.” Nelson speeds off. “My table needs a refill on their coffee,” says the new girl, “ Alright, just grab the pot and pour.” I wipe the sweat off my brow. What am I doing? Oh, yeah. Table 31 needs to place their food order. I walk out of the kitchen and suddenly remember table eight. I back up, go to computer one, and print out their check.

“Leah, your foods up,”

says Shan, the other boss, “Oh, crap.” I start to walk over and I hear Nelson say, “I got it.” Thank god! “Thanks, Nelson!” As I walk out of the kitchen to go to tables eight and 3, Naz walks in and orders the drinks for table four from Nelson. I look back and see he has my plates in his hands, looking at the ticket to figure out who’s having what. “Okay, I’ll do it in just a second. “ I make a mental note of the drink order, dropoff the check with a smile and a thanks to table eight, and got table 31 to take their food order. Thankfully, they are easygoing and order their food just the way it comes. As I walk to computer one, table 27 stops me, “Miss, Miss!”

“Yes Sir?”

“Can we get some extra dressing?”

“Sure.”

Crap.

I completely forgot about this table. Should I change them for the dressing? Yes. Uli would definitely mention it if I didn’t. Okay, to the computer one I go. Crap! The new girl’s on it with Shan. Thank god Shan’s training her instead of me.

As I speed off to computer two, I grab Hug, the busboy, and say, “This is too much for me to handle. I need you to go around and make sure that everyone has what they need.”

His stare turns into recognition, and he’s off again as I barely remember to say, “Thanks!”

I punch in the order for the dressing, and then the food order for table 31. Now what? I go to the kitchen, run the dressing, and got to table four. They haven’t even looked at their menus yet. “Could you give us another five minutes?” says one man.

“Sure.”
I stop by all my other tables and ask, “Is everything alright?” or “Can I get you anything else right now?”

Once again,

I thank God that everyone has pulled through and filled in all the gaps. Everything’s fine, and table eight doesn’t need any change. I go to get one of my smokes, grab Hugo’s attention, and show it to him. He nods and goes out with the other new girl to show her how to re-set a table for new guests and to keep an eye on my tables.

I slip out the back door, light my smoke, and sit down to ease the throbbing in my feet. Three minutes later, I’m back in the kitchen washing my hands. What now?

“Naz, I call-

“Yes?”

“What drinks are table four having?”

“Two white wines, one Cosmopolitan, and a Dewars on the rocks.”

I punch in the drinks, drain my water glass, and go back out onto the floor with a smile.

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story by Leah C. Walden-Hurtgen

was invited to dinner with friends and took along a few pictures to show the hostess. “These are very good!” she commented.

“You must have a good camera.”At the end of the evening, the photographer thanked the hostess on the way out and said, “That was really a delicious meal! You must have very good pots.”😁

Last year, 3471 people found themselves in an emergency in the Swiss Alps and had to be rescued.
That is more than ever before. 112 people had fatal accidents while hiking in the mountains, as the Swiss Alpine Club announced on Wednesday, March 10th.
With the relaxation of the Corona measures from mid-March 2020, the activities and thus the emergency and accident numbers increase

Of the 3471 mountaineers. 1172 those in dire straits or decrepit could be rescued in healthy conditions or with minor injuries.

A total of 180 deaths

A total of 180 people lost their lives in the mountains, 47 of them as a result of illness, mostly due to a cardiovascular problem. 21 more people trotting in sports such as delta and paragliding, base jumping, and the use of mountain bikes. In mountaineering, in the narrower sense, where no transport device was used, 112 mountaineers had fatal accidents.

What is striking is the significantly lower proportion of foreign victims compared to previous years. While this proportion was mostly well over 40 percent, it was 27 percent last year with 30 fatal accidents. According to the Swiss Alpine Club, the decrease is largely due to travel restrictions.

A total of 1627 people

were in dire straits while hiking. According to the Swiss Alpine Club, especially in spring and early summer as well as in autumn, it became clear that even simple mountain hiking trails become dangerous when shady sections of the trail are snow-covered or icy.
In 2020 there were particularly many accidents on such sections of the route, six of them fatal.

See the. Swiss Rega website here

as quoted in the Urner Wochenblatt, March 13, 2021

when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar ..and the beer.

A professor

stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

So the professor picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor then picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else.

He asked

once more if the jar were full. The students responded with a unanimous yes. The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and poured their contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

“Now,” said the professor as the laughter subsided, ” I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things – your family, your children, your health, your friends, your favorite passions-things that if everything else were lost, and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else- the small stuff.

If you put the sand into the jar first,

“he continued, “there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all of your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take your partner out for dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls, the things that really matter. Set your priorities.

The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hands and inquired what the beer represented. The professor smiled. ” I am glad you asked. It just goes to show that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of beers.”

AUF DEUTSCH

Wenn die Dinge in unserem Leben fast zu viel zu sein scheinen,

Wenn 24 Stunden am Tag nicht ausreichen, denken Sie an das Mayonnaise-Glas und das Bier.

Ein Professor

stand vor seinem Philosophie unterricht und hatte einige Gegenstände vor sich. Als der Unterricht wortlos begann, nahm er ein sehr großes und leeres Mayonnaise-Glas und füllte es mit Golfbällen. Dann fragte er die Schüler, ob das Glas voll sei. Sie waren sich einig, dass es war.

Also nahm der Professor eine Schachtel Kieselsteine ​​und goss sie in das Glas. Er schüttelte das Glas leicht. Die Kieselsteine ​​rollten in die offenen Bereiche zwischen den Golfbällen. Dann fragte er die Schüler erneut, ob das Glas voll sei. Sie waren sich einig, dass es so war. Der Professor nahm dann eine Schachtel Sand und goss sie in das Glas. Natürlich füllte der Sand alles andere.

Er hat gefragt

noch einmal, wenn das Glas voll wäre. Die Studenten antworteten einstimmig mit Ja. Der Professor holte dann zwei Dosen Bier unter dem Tisch hervor und goss ihren Inhalt in das Glas, um den leeren Raum zwischen dem Sand effektiv zu füllen. Die Schüler lachten.

“Jetzt”, sagte der Professor, als das Lachen nachließ, “möchte ich, dass Sie erkennen, dass dieses Glas Ihr Leben darstellt. Die Golfbälle sind die wichtigen Dinge – Ihre Familie, Ihre Kinder, Ihre Gesundheit, Ihre Freunde, Ihre Lieblingsleidenschaften, wenn alles andere verloren wäre und nur sie übrig bleiben würden, wäre Ihr Leben immer noch voll. Die Kieselsteine ​​sind die anderen Dinge, die wichtig sind, wie Ihr Job, Ihr Haus, Ihr Auto. Der Sand ist alles andere – das kleine Zeug.

Wenn Sie den Sand zuerst in das Glas geben “, fuhr er fort,” ist kein Platz für die Kieselsteine ​​oder die Golfbälle. Das gilt auch fürs Leben. Wenn Sie Ihre ganze Zeit und Energie für die kleinen Dinge aufwenden, werden Sie nie Platz für die Dinge haben, die für Sie wichtig sind. Achten Sie auf die Dinge, die für Ihr Glück entscheidend sind. Spiel mit deinen Kindern. Nehmen Sie Ihren Partner zum Abendessen mit. Spielen Sie weitere 18. Es wird immer Zeit sein, das Haus zu reinigen und die Entsorgung zu reparieren. Kümmere dich um die Golfbälle, die Dinge, die wirklich wichtig sind. Setzen Sie Ihre Prioritäten.

Der Rest ist nur Sand.

Eine der Schülerinnen hob die Hände und erkundigte sich, was das Bier darstelle. Der Professor lächelte. “Ich bin froh, dass du gefragt hast. Es zeigt nur, dass es immer Platz für ein paar Biere gibt, egal wie voll dein Leben scheint.”😇

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