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.

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Nadal beat Federer again in the finals of the prestigious tournament

In the decisive battle Spaniard, the first racquet of peace, principled opposition to beat Swiss Roger Federer, was sown by the second number in Australia. Fight, which lasted 4 hours and 22 minutes, ended with the score 7:5, 3:6, 7:6 (7:3), 3:6, 6:2 in favor of Nadal.

As expected, the meeting turned out to be an exciting and extremely tense. Nadal victory in the first and third given a little harder than Federer, but crucially of the Spaniard put in motion all of the remaining reserves and deservedly won.

Curiously, on the total number of won balls Nadal Federer yielded one point: 173:174. He also gave way to the Swiss won in the balls (50:71), but allow fewer errors (41:64).

Account of personal meetings after the finals was the 13:6 in favor of the Spaniards. Federer last outplay Nadal at the end of 2007 at the final tournament in Shanghai. After that he lost five matches in succession, all of which were final.

This is the first defeat of Federer in the final championship of Australia. Prior to that, he played three matches in the Main (2004, 2006 and 2007) and in all cases to win.

For Nadal it was the first trophy at Melbourne Park, while he played here five times. In total he has six titles in tournaments Greater helmet. Apart from the Australian Open, he won four times "Roland Garros" and one SS Wimbledon.

Regarding Federer, then it has not been able to reach the legendary Pita Sampras on the number of victories in tournaments Greater helmet. The American won 14 of them, while Federer is 13.

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Alonso and Sastre together

"Have you seen Carlos?" Fernando Alonso arrives at 9:00 am eager to meet your host and get on the bike. With the Cowboys down, look at the sky and into the reception of the exclusive villa, a residential estate with a golf course that looks to the beaches of Tavira. In a hurry, be at noon in the circuit of luso Portimao, 100 kilometers north, to review the tests to his Nelsinho Piquet made the new car.

Go to the call

Carlos Sastre, the winner of the Tour de France, who has invited you to go out and train with his new team, Cervelo. Champions the interests of both coincide. With the visit, Madrid made a favor to its sponsor that flashes through the pilot pulls the Formula 1. For its part, the Spaniard does not mind that some journalists review their leisure time in order to lend a hand to Taylor and, in turn, enjoy the privilege of shooting near the last owner of the Tour.

A stress test for him, even on the ambitious basketball. Moreover, thus meeting the rigorous training plan that continues in recent weeks to lose weight and gain muscle. Twofold: 1. Becoming a minimal burden on the car. 2. Take to pay full force at the wheel.

Previous day, while Nelsinho was leaving the pits on the R29, Alonso jumped to the track with his bike to make white Colnago kilometers. On Tuesday, it was omitted from the channels and became a professional in the Cervelo. A luxury for him. When I was a kid, summer naps did not exist. Like many Spaniards, elderly or small, the rest was changed to see Miguel Indurain devouring mountains.

'How much will I stand? "

Known ports

Half of Europe memory, come to shoot with professional Asturians and defeated the Angliru and the season continues with the quest. If your people want to get birthday, you should seek maillots champions he admires. How would reject the proposed Sastre.

Two athletes, who met in December in the match beneficial Casillas and Nadal was embraced at the entrance of the hotel. "Do you have clothes?" Asks Carlos. "Yes, do not worry," replied the newcomer. Alonso is a single line, dark shoes rider. Cervelo indicates the program for two hours the morning shift and a half route, with Alonso embedded in their ranks.

After lunch, it's time to take the time trial bike. "How much will I stand? 10 or 15 kilometers, I guess," said the pilot with false modesty. [Aguant three hours, according to sources in the cycling team].

Smile

Alonso applied to photos with curiosity and asked for the wheels and tubular carbon fiber, the material from which cars are built. Keep a canister of water and adjusting the helmet. "Are you ready? We strongly," he warns Sastre. "Sure," replies the pilot before dropping to roll along the roads leading the squad in the Algarve.

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The vessel Faina, captured by pirates Seven crew members feel bad

At the Ukrainian ship Faina, seized by Somali pirates on Sept. 25, 2008, seven crew members feel bad, they need medical assistance. This is today, with reference to sources in Somalia and Kenya, said the chief editor of the Internet edition of the Sea Bulletin - Sovfraht Mikhail Voitenko.

The bulletin says that they have sores on the body and diarrhea, the pirates negotiate with local doctors on the inspection of people. "This information confirms the program coordinator Andrew Seamen Mvangura from Kenya.

He said that with the crews of other vessels is a rare case, "they take out from time to time on the beach, where the sailors even play football, or go fishing with them, but the case of special Faina, pirates, more than ever careful and wary of attempts by force the release of the vessel. "

On board the Faina tanks T-72, anti-aircraft guns and ammunition. The crew of the ship consists of 17 Ukrainians, two Russians and citizens of Latvia.

In "Sea Bulletin also reported that in 2008 in the world, the pirates were captured 49 ships, taken hostage 889 sailors. During the attack, opened fire on 46 ships, 32 sailor were injured, 11 killed, 21 missing.

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In Russia for 3 years maniacs committed more than 500 killings, most of which are not disclosed

In Russia, the serial killers carried out more than five crimes in the past three years. Most of them committed against children and remain unsolved.

More than 500 murders committed in Russia over the past three years, the serial criminals maniacs leads statement chairman of the Investigation Committee, with the Prosecutor's Office (UPC), Alexander Bastrykina.

"Only in the last three years in Russia, more than 500 homicides, falling under the signs of" Serial "- refers to the official website of the UPC Russia.

According to official statistics, in 2007-2008 revealed the killing of 132, comprising 11 episodes. "A particularly egregious and disappointing is the fact the series of crimes where the victims are children - Bastrykin added. - More than 1,5 thousands of teenagers have become victims of crime."

Such crimes have heightened public danger, the head of the UPC.

According to him, the very fact of committing a series of similar criminal acts reflecting both the focus and offender seeking to deliberately and with impunity, causing serious harm to large numbers of casualties, and the complexity of the disclosure of such crimes, the identification and denunciation of the offender.

UPC, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation in this regard is involved in the development of specific preventive measures at the federal level, he added Bastrykin.

"Juveniles account for almost half of the number of victims of violent crimes of a sexual nature, are every fourth victim of rape, each of the third victim, engaged in prostitution," - chairman of UPC.

According to prosecutors, over the past five years in Russia almost sevenfold increase in the "number of violent sexual crimes against children under the age of 16. A boy suffering from non-violent homosexual acts, was 14 times greater.

"In total, over the period 2005 - 2007's left more than 320 unsolved murders of minors," - found Bastrykin.

He noted that the investigation of crimes against minors, including those of past years, UPC has given special attention.

"The investigation of crimes against children is carried out with great care and always in the special control guidance Investigations Committee, regardless of how much time has passed since the commission of a crime - said Bastrykin. - UK is doing everything possible to ensure that no criminal to life and the health of the child is not left unpunished. "

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In Nazran fired at a hotel in Karabulake burned shop

Unknown on Saturday fired at a hotel in Nazran, a town in Ingushetia - Karabulake after a similar attack burned the store, the victims in both cases not reported on Sunday by calling a source in law enforcement region.

According to him, a private hotel "Fortress" on main street fired from a car "Zhiguli" the morning of Saturday, at the scene found 80 cartridges of various .

A few hours later in Karabulak in the streets came under fire Oskanova grocery store. After more than 150 rounds at the building, unknown to his set.

"The two incidents affected not. Buildings suffered substantial damage" - said the source, adding that started the search for criminals.

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