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 Zug
Zug, capital of the Swiss canton of that name, a picturesque little town at the northeastern corner of the lake of Zug, and at the foot of the Zugerberg[?] (3255 ft.), which rises gradually, its lower slopes thickly covered with fruit trees.
The town of Zug was governed by a bailiff, appointed by the Habsburgs, and a council, and was much favoured by that family.
In 1385 Zug joined the league of the Swabian cities against Leopold of Habsburg[?] and shared in the victory of Sempach[?], as well as in the various Argovian (1415) and Thurgovian[?] (1460) conquests of the Confederates, and later in those of Italy (1512), having already taken part in the occupation of the Val d’Ossola.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/zu/Zug.html   (647 words)

  
 Zug - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
In 1385 Zug joined the league of the Swabian cities against Leopold III of Austria and shared in the victory of Sempach, as well as in the various Argovian (1415) and Thurgovian (1460) conquests of the Confederates, and later in those of Italy (1512), having already taken part in the occupation of the Val d'Ossola.
Between 1379 (Walchwil) and 1477 (Cham) Zug had acquired various districts in her own neighbourhood, principally to the north and the west, which were ruled till 1798 by the town alone as subject lands.
The Museum of Zug houses an important collection of archaeological remains, especially from the late Bronze Age (urnfield culture) settlement of Zug-Sumpf.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Zug   (873 words)

  
 Zug, Switzerland (Canton) - LoveToKnow 1911
It includes the fertile strips on the eastern and western shores of the lower portion of the lake of Zug, together with the alluvial plain at its northern extremity.
The lower range, culminating in the Zugerberg (3255 ft.), and the Wildspitz (5194 ft.), the highest summit of the Rossberg, that rises east of the lake of Zug, separates it from the basin and lake of Aegeri, as well as from the hilly district of Menzingen.
Till 1814 Zug was in the diocese of Constance, but on the reconstruction of the diocese of Basel in 1828 it was assigned to it.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Zug,_Switzerland_(Canton)   (803 words)

  
 Lake of Zug
The Lake of Zug is one of the minor Swiss lakes, on the outskirts of the Alps and north of that of Lucerne.
The Lake of Zug has an area of about 15 square miles (39 square kilometers), is about 9 miles in length, 21/8 miles in breadth, and has a maximum depth of 650 feet (200 meters), while its surface is 1368 feet (417 meters) above sea-level[?].
For the most part the lake is in the Canton of Zug, but the southern end is, to the extent of 33/4 square miles, in that of Schwyz, while the Canton of Lucerne claims about 3/4 square miles, to the north of Immensee[?].
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 Zuggalos.com - 3:33
On Zug Izland's followup to their debut album "Cracked Tiles" Syn and guitarist and producer Mike P. will be writing the lyrics and music completely on their own, unlike previously when all lyrics were written by Violent J of the Insane Clown Posse.
Shortly before Zug Izland hit the road with King's X. B Nestor Hendricks, a longtime friend of Zug Izland drummer Lil' Pig, was introduced to the band.
He went on to perform alongside Zug Izland at the 2001 Gathering Of The Juggalos in Peoria, Illinois and at two release parties for the Insane Clown Posse's "The Wraith: Shangri La." Shortly afterwards though it was determined that Guido would not be able to live the life of a rock star.
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 BBC NEWS | Business | Zug: from bull market to cash cow
Zug is the capital of Canton Zug where a low-tax policy introduced in 1946 has been hugely successful in attracting both foreign companies and rich individuals.
In the town of Zug itself it seems the proportion is greater, and the harmonisation of Swiss employment laws with the EU is helping to encourage more foreigners to come here.
But the main winner is Zug itself which has become perhaps the richest canton in what is already one of the richest countries in the world.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/business/3653076.stm   (857 words)

  
 Zug, Switzerland
Zug, capital of the canton of the same name, lies at the northeast end of the Zuger See (Lake Zug), above which rises the flat-topped ridge of the Zugerberg.
Zug was founded in 1242 by the counts of Kyburg.
In 1415, Zug was given a charter as a free imperial town and when the canton was formed in 1803 Zug was made the capital.
www.planetware.com /switzerland/zug-ch-zg-zu.htm   (129 words)

  
 Lake of Zug - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Zug, Lake of, located in the canton of Zug, Switzerland, between the Lake of Lucerne (Vierwaldstätter See) and the Lake of Zürich.
The city of Zug lies on the eastern shore of the Lake of Zug, 24 km (15 mi)...
Zug, with an area of 239 sq km (92 sq mi), is the smallest Swiss canton.
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 Canton of Zug - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
With 239 km² the canton is the smallest of the Swiss full cantons in terms of area, and it is not subdivided into districts.
To the north, the canton is bound by the Canton of Zurich, whereas to the west and south lies the Canton of Schwyz.
Round the town of Zug there are great numbers of fruit trees, and Kirsch (a high grade clear cherry schnapps) and cider are largely manufactured.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canton_of_Zug   (887 words)

  
 Zug Canton - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta
Zug Canton, canton in north-central Switzerland, bordered by the cantons of Schwyz to the east and south, Lucerne and Aargau to the west, and Zurich...
In September 2001 a gunman broke into the parliament building of the regional assembly of the Zug Canton and killed 14 people before committing...
The town, the capital of Zug canton, lies on the eastern shore of the Lake of Zug, 24 km (15 mi) south of...
au.encarta.msn.com /Zug_Canton.html   (105 words)

  
 NOVELL CUSTOMER SHOWCASE: ITL Zug
ITL Zug administers and maintains the IT infrastructure for 1,200 employees in seven different departments.
ITL Zug set up a "Global Directory Services" project team and began searching for a corporate directory that was open and centrally accessible, but that provided security against any unauthorized access.
ITL Zug can give new employees quick access to the right resources for their jobs and can safeguard security by immediately revoking network access when users leave the organization.
www.novell.com /success/itlzug.html   (697 words)

  
 BBC News | EUROPE | Zug: Switzerland's 'offshore island'
Many people outside Switzerland had never heard of the canton of Zug until a man opened fire in its regional assembly, killing 14 people in one of the most violent incidents the country has seen.
Press releases from the Zug police force before the horrific shootings detail the usual incidents of small-town life: a break-in at the schoolhouse in Feldheim, a collision between a cyclist and a car.
Mark Eisenecker, a sociologist at Zurich University, says that when Zug hits the headlines at all, it is with stories of money-laundering and other financial crimes.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/europe/1566935.stm   (389 words)

  
 Zug (Conan foe)
His image was placed on a coin which was placed in the mouths of the dead, to pay for their trip across the River of Darkness.
Zug soon enwrapped Conan with its tentacles as well, at which point the others (who had since pulled Hobb to safety) began dumping Thugra Khotan's treasures onto the monster.
Zug could be a demon, such as the Old Ones, as described under the Clarifications for the
www.marvunapp.com /Appendix/zugconan.htm   (1147 words)

  
 ZugUK.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Zug Izland have entered the competition with the song "Lies" from the upcoming "Promised Land" album.
The Zug Izland song "Life" is a re-worked version of a song that was dropped from the Cracked Tiles album before it's release.
Zug Izland have announced that they will be recording for their first live CD/DVD release tomorrow (3rd Feb) at the Emerald Theater, Michigan.
www.zuguk.com /news.html   (2882 words)

  
 James Zug | Official Web Site | Books by James Zug: AMERICAN TRAVELER: Reviews
Zug asserts that during his trip Ledyard's focus was not on the landscape but on the people in it; his letters and journals sparkled with descriptions of customs and habits.
Zug presents a wealth of detail in his description of the daily lives of sailors who faced storms, tropical diseases, and at times the risk of supplementing the diet of cannibals.
As Zug notes, Ledyard's travel writing is fascinating because it focuses on people, not things, and he is an unusually generous and fair-minded observer of the natives he encountered.
home.earthlink.net /~jzug/at_reviews.html   (2065 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/zugizlandfan
From the dejected streets of metro Detroit, comes Zug Izland...a refreshingly new rock ensemble ready to infect the ears of a new generation.
Zug Izland's melodic vocals are performed by front man Syn.
Zug Izland burst onto the musical scene in early 2003 with the release of their debut album, Cracked Tiles.
www.myspace.com /zugizlandfan   (868 words)

  
 - [ Zug Izland ] - News
Zug Izland is kickin' a little bit of holiday cheer to their loyal fans this Thanksgiving weekend.
Also, the Zug Izland camp would like to thank everyone who came out to the show on Saturday as well as everyone who showed Zug's front man, Syn, love at this years annual Psychopathic Records convention/concert the Gathering of the Juggalos.
Zug Izland needs you're help and support in the upcoming months as we all brace ourselves for the Promise Land release.
www.zugizland.com /news   (1307 words)

  
 Hotels in Zug
Zug 1, ZG Whether privately on the way or on business trip, in the 'Ochsen' you find everything that you wish yourselves.
Zug, ZG The Quality Swisshotel Zug*** is ideally located near the highway Zurich-Lucerne between Cham and Zug.
Zug, ZG Hotel Park Residence is located in the middle of the Zug.
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Switzerland/Zug.asp   (203 words)

  
 - [ Zug Izland ] - News - Archive
Zug Izland appreciates the opportunity to be on 89 X's Homeboys Show, as well as the opportunity to show some well deserved love to the many Canadian fans of Zug Izland.
Zug Izland is still on good terms for life with Psychopathic Records and everyone from Psychopathic.
Zug Izland is really proud of their hometown Detroit Pistons and are looking forward to rooting them on as they go for the championship Tuesday night.
www.zugizland.com /news/archive.php   (2268 words)

  
 Zug - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 2001 eleven members of the local (cantonal) parliament and three members of the (cantonal) government were shot and killed in Zug by the assassin Friedrich Leibacher.
Several fine modern buildings rise on or close to the shore in the town and to its south, whilst to the southwest is a convent of Capuchin nuns, who manage a large girls' school, and several other educational establishments.
The Museum of Prehistory Zug houses an important collection of archaeological remains, especially from the late Bronze Age (urnfield culture) settlement of Zug-Sumpf.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Zug   (856 words)

  
 Zug, Switzerland hotel near Lake of Zug - Quality Hotel, CH010   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Swisshotel Zug is ideally located near the Highway Zurich-Lucerne, between the towns of Cham and Zug.
Zug is rich in history and home to the Church of St. Oswald, one of the most splendid late-Gothic churches in Switzerland.
Today, Zug is home to a thriving business district due to its exceptionally low tax rates, making it one of the richest areas in Switzerland.
choicehotels.com /ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=CH010&...   (467 words)

  
 Zug News
ZUG, Switzerland- Converium Holding Ltd. posted profit of $54.3 million for the third quarter of 2006, compared with a $6.9 million loss in the comparable period last year.
ZUG, Switzerland-Several rating agencies have placed Converium Holding Ltd. on review for a possible rating upgrade, following the reinsurer's announcement that it is to sell its North American operations.
ZUG, Switzerland A group of companies building a gas pipeline beneath the Baltic Sea has opened its head office in the Swiss tax haven of Zug, according to a company statement Wednesday.
www.topix.net /ch/zug   (712 words)

  
 District 102   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Zug at the annual Chesapeake Bay Foundation luncheon where he was honored for his leadership and commitment to environmental education.
Peter Zug joined Gov. Ed Rendell, and Pennsylvania National Guardsmen both inside the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Headquarters at Fort Indiantown Gap and PA National Guardsmen stationed in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, to participate in a video teleconference call on Dec. 22.
Rep Zug was pleased to lead a group from the Pennsylvania State Capitol to welcome Kinley Yangzom, Deputy Director of Human Relations of the country of Bhutan.
www.repzug.com /?sectionid=38&sectiontree=38   (1026 words)

  
 Lake Zug, Switzerland
mi, greatest depth 198 m/650ft), extends south from Zug, its northern end surrounded by gentle hills, its southern end enclosed between the steep scarps of the Rossberg and the Rigi.
After 4km/2.5mi you pass the Restaurant Lothenbach, where the stream of the same name flows into the lake (waterfall), then the road passes through two short galleries and finally reaches the summer resort of Walchwil, a popular lakeside resort in a picturesque situation amid chestnut groves and vineyards.
Beyond Walchwil the boundary between the cantons of Zug and Schwyz is crossed, and you continue along the foot of the Rossberg, with fine views across the lake to the Rigi; to the right is Immensee near the "Hohle Gasse" (hollow road), and straight ahead is Arth.
www.planetware.com /zug/lake-zug-ch-zg-zs.htm   (228 words)

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