In Slovakia, for the presidency acting head of state and candidate of the "right" opposition

In Slovakia, during the Saturday first round of presidential elections, none of the seven candidates had been unable to secure the necessary support to win voters.

According to preliminary data, in the second round, which will be held on April 4, has the current head of state Ivan Gaparovi and candidate of the right of parliamentary opposition to the ex-Minister of Labor of the Republic Iveta Radichova. They have collected 46.71 and 38.05 per cent votes respectively.

Ivan Gaparovi, which, as predicted, independent Bratislava politicians, has the greatest chances to be re-elected for a second five-year presidential term, based on the active support of the current government coalition parties - Direction - Social Democracy and the Slovak National Party.

Put forward the candidacy of Iveta Radichovoy "Slovak Democratic and Christian Union - Democratic Party (SDHU-DP). SDHU-DP led by former Prime Minister Mikulas Dzurinda.

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Metallurg sent Hockey "Atlanta" on vacation

Magnitogorsk Metallurg, winning on his ice near Moscow Atlant in with the score 4:2 in the fourth match of 1 / 4 final Cup Gagarin, the dispute will continue to honor the trophy, but for Mytishchi club season has been completed.

Account in the meeting, which can be recognized as one of the most spectacular in the current play-off, opened the curtain first period - Defender owners Vladimir Little realized numerical advantage.

Guests who have been where you want to win, play in the middle of the second - distinguished Alexander Nesterov, putting a stick flying in the washer opponent - 1:1.

"Metallurg" came next, again using the extra player: Tomas Rolinek stabbed accurate shot in the near corner of completing the repeal of the combination of its five - 2:1.

In the final third of the newly leveled the game through the fourth part of "Atlanta": Alexander Boikov sent washer, cannon after throwing all the same Nesterova, exactly in the "house" Ilya Proskuryakovu - 2:2.

However, this effect lasted not for long: soon Alexei Kaigorodov left alone in front of the gate, and guests at point-blank shot Ray Emery - 3:2.

Subsequently, the coach "Atlanta" Fedor Kanareykin made every attempt to save the game, including the end of the meeting has replaced their goalie for a field player, but ended it by the fact that Nicholas Zavaruhin sent washer empty gate - 4:2 victory "Magnitogorsk, which becomes the third semifinal of the first Cup Gagarin.

Recall earlier trips to the semifinal in Moscow provided a "Dynamo" and Yaroslavl "Locomotive", and the last semi-defined in the confrontation between Kazan "Ak Bars" and Omsk Avangard.

Fighting cholesterol prevents sex, found scientists from the USA

Most popular now drugs not only reduce cholesterol levels in the blood of people, but also prevent them from enjoying sex. That officer found the Medical Faculty of the University of California - San Diego Beatrice Golomb, the InoPressa.ru with a link to USA Today.

As a result of the Golomb six-month study revealed that this side effect is most evident in men: the most effective drug on the basis of alleviate their sexual feelings almost doubled. Pravastatin is virtually no effect on the sexual sphere, but also in the fight against cholesterol is not as effective.

Scientists differ in opinion on the nature of this side effect. Golomb connects it with caused a decrease of Q10. At the same time, neurobiology Barry Komisaruk believe that all the fault of leaking into the brain chemical processes that have yet to explore.

Levada-Center ": Russians think Medvedev Putin's continuing policy

Dmitry Medvedev in the majority of Russian citizens is sympathetic, and attitude toward it for a year after the election of the President of the Russian Federation has not changed, according to data Research Levada-Center ", published in Moscow.

Of the 1600 participants in all-Russian survey, which was held in February in anticipation of the first anniversary of the election of Medvedev to the highest office in the State, at the request of the president described as sociologists, they are the most attractive, 43% of respondents pointed to the experience, energy, determination, integrity Medvedev.

27% stated his leadership qualities, ability to compromise, vision and ability to lead people, knowledge of life and understanding of the needs of ordinary people. 15% of Russians believe that Medvedev - the man who is capable of maintaining order and ensure stability in the country.

The majority of respondents (60%) could not mention weaknesses Medvedev, while some pointed to the lack of "bright political qualities" (9%), others on the "indecisiveness" (3%) or "short" (2%).

However, about 70% of Russians, according to the Levada Center, said during the interview that their relationship over the past year the President has not changed, but the 12% it had improved (13% said the opposite).

Medvedev seems to most Russians continuer policies initiated by his predecessor Vladimir Putin - so finds 86% of those surveyed. In this half of citizens believe that the real power in the country at the present time it is in their hands, a poll showed.

Football: Papin, sponsor luxurious Mayotte

L? Official announcement in January-end of the arrival of Jean-Pierre Papin on? Island was d? Initially surprised, but extremely pleased, more? One. Arrived last Monday, l? Former star of? Olympique de Marseille from AC Milan and Bordeaux and now patron of many sport Mayotte met with the local population, and in particular young footballers.
EGenda living of French football, Jean-Pierre Papin has made happy on Mayotte during his stay, will continue to sign autographs to the young and big and posing in front of hundreds? cameras and cameras. For many Mahorais, l? Is essential, JPP is in the box: "Every kid, I was looking to play our little TV. J? Was with my father, a true passion for? And OM JPP. Aujourd? Today, it? is more here, but I j?'ve been lucky? have been able to discuss and take a picture with him. Frankly, I don? there never would have thought! "says Ali Boina thrilled.
This "chance", c? Is l? School football Baobab, which is to? Origin. "L? Last year, we? Have unfortunately not been able to organize day schools football as we did every year. And to mark the coup in 2009, we had a guest of prestige for the sponsor? Action . As an avid football and was a striker when I played, I?'ve opted for Jean-Pierre Papin, "says Said Abdourraquib Houssen. It states that n? Could have done without the support of the technical direction of the football league - CTR Guillaume Brouste in particular - and the partners involved.
Thus, landed in JPP? Pamandzi Airport Monday afternoon. Club currently on holiday and therefore, l? Former coach of Strasbourg RC Lens and has made many visits, made numerous trips. His guide, but also long-time friend William Brouste introduced the winners in a special atmosphere at the town hall Mamoudzou.
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On Monday evening in the marriage room, after the past? Afternoon during with chicks, JPP educators meeting of Mayotte with which it exchanges the time? Half an hour. Abdourahamane Soilihi, the mayor of the capital opened the evening with his speech, there is no lack of stress "and simplicity? Humanity JPP are the only international s? Mayotte to be moved."

Tuesday, Jean-Pierre Papin visit the various structures of the sport? Island before to participate in a like, dark. Considering the next morning to? Inn roundabout, where? Angalia agency organized a press conference to present its activities in 2009, it unfortunately can not make the trip: "JPP is sick," says on in the restaurant. "C? Is certainly the spice of the day, assumed the top scorer in Ligue 1, 1988 to 1992. A day visitor compromised prestige, but it will recuperate for the afternoon before the tournament football schools, main reason for coming to Mayotte.
Installed in the gallery, will host all JPP afternoon his fans, starting with children. All generations parade to get an autograph, a picture or exchange a few words. Some, most enthusiasts do not hesitate to tighten the fort, which amuses the centerpiece of a "stay"? their star as always. By early evening, Jean-Pierre Papin closed the tournament by handing the Devils Black (finalist) then Labattoir FC (winner) trophies and attends the game between the old and the FCM to the OIDFA Friendly educators football (EFS), "It was a great experience for me to come to Mayotte, conclude there so very brief. Party yesterday with some gifts as a bonus, it can be sure to have many happy on the island.
Ichirac Mahafidhou

The crisis exacts Yesterday

financial crisis exploded one after the other bubbles in the beginning of the decade, largely due to the U.S. Federal Reserve which was established after 11 September 2001, access to credit history easy and cheap.

The excesses to which this period of easy money has given free rein caused the disaster that is known in the financial sector. But the credit bubble has resulted in another: that of mergers and acquisitions. Funding flowed like water in 2006 and 2007, including bank loans, bonds purchased by investors or capital also sold without difficulty on the market. Consequence: during the single year 2007, the acquisitions or alliances of companies have achieved in the world, the new level of 3 900 billion.

For some companies that are indiscriminate in this game of big maneuvers, landing today is brutal. Many of them are facing two types of errors they have committed. The first is to have paid too much the object of their lust. The second of badly put together their financing, at a time when the subject seemed secondary.

Tom McKillop, the former chairman of Royal Bank of Scotland, acknowledged Monday that buying ABN Amro had been a "serious mistake", "overpaid" to boot. An understatement! RBS has spent more than 27 billion euros for its share of the Dutch bank (acquired with Fortis and Santander). In its balance sheet at 31 December 2008, the "ABN Amro, RBS has already planned to remove 15 to 20 billion in value. In summary, by adding the operational losses, RBS, or less, lost everything in this operation

The error is to believe that the phenomenon is unique to banks. The 2008 companies that publish at this time to pay the world, everywhere, to a heavy depreciation. Time Warner has recorded for 24.5 billion, Alcatel-Lucent for nearly 4 billion. For assets purchased yesterday based on growth assumptions, although reasonable, do the same thing today: their prospects for profitability are more or less severely curtailed by the recession.

For some businesses that were operating in 2006, 2007 and early 2008, the problem of the price is sometimes double difficulties of the financial data they have selected when this aspect of things going on in the background. The example of mining giant Anglo-Australian Rio Tinto is a textbook case. When he offered the Canadian Alcan (Pechiney owner), he put on the table 40 billion in cash, largely developed by the banks. But for 10 billion, the loan must be repaid in one year. Rio Tinto bet it could easily restructure the loan ... or sell assets to repay it.

The explosion of the bubble material, which was the fortune of ephemeral Rio Tinto, has happened. The financial crisis, who has eliminated the possibility of credit, access to the bond market, as well as potential buyers of assets. The giant is now strangled by debt, to the point of having to open the door of its capital and its mines in China Chinalco. Similarly, the family German Schaeffler pays too dearly for his boldness yesterday. He took control of the OEM Continental, twice as big as him. At the cost of debt that forces him to a painful negotiation with its bankers.

Examples of asphyxiation multiply. Between debtors and creditors, on Friday 13 February should also launch a major season of tense negotiations. Because borrowers generally have 45 days after the order of their annual accounts to serve their bankers that they comply with the conditions of their loans. A test of truth today feared by predators yesterday.