Drinking water: An ecological and practical thirst quencher - A very good thirst quencher for students is drinking water, as it always is available in excellent quality. The water from the tap provides another advantage: It must be borne not by the liter in the school. A lightweight, refillable water bottle in the school bag is sufficient. Arrived at school, this can fill any number of times with fresh water. Drinking water is also the Research Institute of Child Nutrition Dortmund, "as the most suitable drink" is recommended. In addition, water from the tap is produced sustainably, saves on packaging and truck transport, and is thus also an ecological alternative to drinking parcels and Co.

Healthy drinking needs to be learned - eating and drinking habits develop in primary school age and can be, learned a wrong, change any more. An often underestimated aspect of a balanced diet drinks. "We keep finding that children often drink too little, too rare and too sweet," says Daniel Mouratides by Sarah Wiener Foundation (SWS). "Together with the Forum, we have introduced the drinking water module. Here the children learn about healthy drinking behavior: What does the body need water? What happens if we do not drink enough "Also, the children in the SWS cooking and nutrition courses recipes for homemade lemonade and iced tea drinking to try to base - delicious beverage options for children and adults. Source: Press Office of Drinking Water Forum eV

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The action on the Jahnwiese at Cologne RheinEnergieStadion 2011 was part of the finale of "Fit am Ball", the largest school sports promotion in Germany (joined over 1,500 schools) instead. With their "Longest Friendship Band in the World", the "Fit am Ball" Children want their relationship with the German women's national soccer team to express. The small works of art were made this spring of 13 907 children from 111 "Fit am Ball" schools in twelve states. National striker Alexandra Popp: "We are looking forward the most is that the" "are not only on TV or as a spectator in the stadium during football here, but even to play as much as possible! Fit am Ball's children" (see http: / / www.fitamball2011.de ).

The action was supported by celebrities such as football expert Reiner Calmund, artist Elke Koska, 1 FC Cologne youth coach Carsten Cullmann, FC stadium announcer Michael Trippel and musician Papa Malick Diouf ("Mama Africa"). "Fit am Ball" is the prevention of obesity in childhood and adolescence. The scientific project of the German Sports University in Cologne since 2003 by the Cologne snack manufacturer Intersnack ("funny-fresh", "Chio" "POM-BEAR", "goldfischli") as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity funded. Source: Project Office "Fit am Ball", Mathias Bellinghausen

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Opel opens a new chapter in the history of mobility and triggers a promise: The revolutionary, elegantly styled and suitable for everyday use while Ampera is Europe's first electric car for unlimited mobility. The first cars from the series production before the year is going into the trade.

The front wheels of the Ampera will be permanently driven electrically. A specially developed for the electric car 16-kWh lithium-ion battery powers the 111 kW/150 hp electric motor with energy. Depending on driving style, road profile and external temperature can be fully charged battery at distances 40-80 kilometers of pure battery-powered, emission-free cover. According to ECE R 101 for the determination of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the Ampera takes less than 1.6 liters per 100 kilometers and emits less than 40 grams of CO2 per kilometer (provisional figures).

On the road convinced the Voltec electric propulsion system of the Ampera with effortless power and offers a unique driving experience. The immediately adjacent 370 Nm of torque of the electric drive speed up the Ampera in about 9 seconds from zero to 100 km / h. The top speed is electronically limited to 161 km / hr. In battery mode the sedan offers almost silent gliding and even at the cost of gasoline reserves in the range extension of their low noise and low vibration characteristics.

Thanks to the extended range Ampera drivers enjoy all the benefits of environmental and resource mobility, which provides an electrically powered vehicle - without the worry, to lie with a low battery.

Independent studies show that the emission-free range covers the Ampera in battery operation, the daily driving distances of about 80 percent of European drivers. With the range extension in the care of a gasoline engine with a generator while driving the electric motor with energy, the Ampera can cover distances of more than 500 kilometers. The transition from a pure battery-assisted electric generator to drive is seamless whenever the battery level reaches the minimum.

As fascinating as the Voltec electric propulsion technology is the unusual design of the Ampera. A supple smooth, aerodynamic body enclosing an interior, replacing the equally functional and advanced color display with touch screen function of conventional controls and displays.

Also in space, the Ampera fully convinced as everyday cars. The concept of a five-door body with a boot capacity of 310 liters and folding rear seatback offers space and comfort for four adults plus luggage.

Launch in late 2011 - The Ampera will start in Europe in the last quarter of this year, including a suggested retail price of 42 900 € VAT. Depending on different equipment in different countries can vary the price. Unlike other manufacturers, Opel avoids irritation of the consumer, because it is always referred to the total price for the vehicle and battery.

In Germany, starting initially offered for sale an exclusive ePionier Edition at a price of € 48 200. This model will be fully equipped and include a navigation audio system with Bose sound system, rear view camera with park pilot, leather interior including heated seats, alarm system and provide the three-layer metallic finish in the exclusive Opel Ampera lithium-white.

Opel offers the Ampera in Germany, like all models with a lifetime warranty to 160,000 vehicle mileage. In addition, Opel granted an eight-year warranty - also up to 160,000 kilometers - on the battery system.

Numerous awards already before the official start documenting how much encouragement the Ampera both the public and the press receives. More than 5,000 potential customers Ampera in Europe have called into ePioniere as a community under www.opel ampera.com- registered and pre-booked one Ampera. The next pre-ePioniere benefit first-hand information from ePionier exclusive events. In addition, they get the chance to experience the Ampera to advance on a test drive. Opel is based on a paragraph 8000-10000 units in the first full year 2012.

"Unlike previous electric vehicle, the Ampera combines all the features that our customers expect from a perfect car for everyday use," says Alain Visser, Vice President Sales, Marketing and Aftersales at Opel. "The Ampera electric propulsion system offers a revolutionary, innovative design, excellent safety features and innovative operating concept - all combined together with an outstanding driving dynamics. The car is also a brand campaign on wheels, because it turns visions into reality - and thus interprets the philosophy and values ​​of the Opel brand of progressive way. The Ampera is for the positive and creative thinking in the company with which we accept the challenges of the future. "

The Ampera is the spearhead of Opel's strategy "e-mobility unlimited" takes over, with the Opel a leading role within the industry. This includes also small, purely battery-powered electric cars for use on short trips around town and the development of electric vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cell.

Revolutionary Voltec electric propulsion concept - Under the body lies next to the gasoline engine to extend the range of the heart of the Ampera: The electric Voltec propulsion system. It consists of a main electric motor, a second electric motor / generator and a planetary gear. For optimum efficiency at high speeds are both electric motors. In this way, working the main electric drive motor at low speed in the efficient range. Unlike conventional drive systems, there is no transmission in the Ampera by stepped gears.

The mode to extend the reach activates whenever the charge state of the battery has reached a defined minimum. Then the 63 kW/86 hp 1.4-liter gasoline engine automatically starts and drives the generator to power the electric motor.

Opel estimates that about 90 percent of daily driving distances in Normal and Sport mode can be covered. In Sport mode alters the throttle response, torque-use is more spontaneous. The mountain mode ensures that sufficient forces at high speeds, longer mountain routes power is available. In Hold mode, does the generator immediately and keeps the battery on their current charge level. In the city or a green zone so the saved battery charging for electric driving can be used without emissions.

The specially developed for the Ampera T-shaped, 198-pound lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of 16 kWh consists of a total of 288 cells. It is space saving and favorable center of gravity in a central tunnel housed in the underbody and enclosed by protective steel rails. A special feature of the liquid-based temperature control the Ampera battery, depending on climatic conditions, or heat and cool. In the development of the battery unit played the Opel research site for alternative drives in Mainz-Kastel, a key role.

The Ampera can be easily recharged. On a typical household 230-volt outlet with 16 amp fuse the battery in about four hours is refilled. In addition, the charging process can be programmed to power off-peak times - at night for example - can be used to charge. Ampera to-delivery is a six-meter-long power cable including drum, which is easily accessible stowed in the trunk. An adapter for the appropriate power supply in other European countries is also included.

Exterior and interior: design that electrifies - With the Ampera achieved the award-winning design language of Opel - sculptural design combined with German engineering - the segment of electric vehicles. Perfectly matched proportions in combination with a powerful impression and wide track make the Ampera be dynamic and futuristic.

Front and rear, the designers particularly significant. Striking are designed in the shape of a boomerang headlight housing - a new element of the design language of Opel. They make the Ampera as distinctive as the trapezoidal front grille with the prominent Opel logo Every little detail has been optimized for efficiency down.

The interior of the Ampera reflects the pioneering concept of this electric vehicle propulsion. Two interactive, high-resolution color monitors emphasize the exalted status of this car within the Opel family. They are integrated into the typical Opel wing-shaped design of the instrument panel.

Instead of the usual circular instruments facilitates the Driver Information Center (DIC) with a configurable color screen to operate the Ampera. The DIC ensures maximum user comfort together with a second color display with touch screen on the center console. Over here can infotainment and navigation system, operate the air conditioner and the drive control programs, and charge status and functions of the battery.

A driving efficiency indicator next to the speedometer inform the driver by means of DIC of a rotating ball on the driving style: The Ampera is always very economical way, if the ball is in the center of the graph. Depending on the speed and strength of the acceleration or deceleration of the ball changes color and moves inside the driving efficiency indicator up or down.

The interior of the Ampera offers space and comfort of a premium midsize car: the flexibility of a five-door car, comfortable seats for four adults and a variable luggage compartment capacity can be expanded by folding down the rear seat from 310 up to 1005 liters. Made possible by the space-saving low down battery housed.

Wide range of accessories: befitting infotainment Selection - In addition to standard electronic air conditioning and the radio with steering wheel remote control is optionally available for the Ampera, a premium Bose ® audio system combined with a modern navigation system.

The Bose ® sound system provides music enjoyment in a class at the same time 50 percent less energy than a comparable sound system. The infotainment system consists of an audio system with six speakers and a subwoofer, a 60 GB hard drive with 30 GB of music storage, satellite navigation with dynamic route guidance in real time, voice control and a Bluetooth hands-free kit for mobile phones.

For added convenience, the standard electric heating and air conditioning system provides including heatable front seats. The three tuning of the air conditioning - Ventilation, Eco and comfort - have different big influence on the range on battery power or fuel consumption.

Suspension was developed according to European requirements - The Ampera drives like a sporty sedan. Developed by Opel engineers in Rüsselsheim, is the highest suspension requirements. The front suspension consists of MacPherson struts with aluminum control arms and hydraulic jacks. The torsion beam rear suspension is more compact and lighter than a multi-link suspension, boasting excellent driving stability and comfort. The electric power steering with variable assistance consists of high-ZF components. The innovative combination braking system of the Ampera uses the potential for energy recovery by "Brake Blending" of optimally: The electric motor recharges the battery when coasting and light braking by regenerative braking, while seamlessly with stronger brakes and the driver is not noticeable switch the disc brakes.

Passive safety at the highest level - the body structure of the Ampera offers maximum protection thanks to their high strength and stiffness. Incorporated into the development of the findings from a more than 50 crash tests, including front, side and rear impact at various speeds and angles, and also over tests.

The lithium-ion battery also had to undergo rigorous safety tests. In particular, this included the review of water-tightness in wet and flooded roads. In an emergency, the battery system of emergency services to be disconnected easily.

The Ampera will be made in the General Motors plant in Detroit, Hamtramck. Production site of the battery system is GM's own plant in Brownstown near Detroit, the first of its kind for a leading automotive manufacturer in the United States. Source: Christof Birringer, Adam Opel AG

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"Galileo Special: Chernobyl - 25 years after the disaster." "I always had a Geiger counter there" - Interview with "Galileo" presenter Stefan Gödde about his impressions from Chernobyl. Broadcast Sunday 20 March, 19.10 clock, ProSieben) - Motif: The center of the disaster, the reactor block 4 of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

Even today, the meltdown of the Chernobyl nuclear accident as the worst in the world. In the reactor block 4, it was on 26 April 1986 as a result of a meltdown several explosions that destroyed the barrel-heavy lid of the reactor. Large amounts of radioactivity were hurled into the air. Moderator Stefan Gödde has the Ukrainian city of the 25th Anniversary of the nuclear disaster visited. For "Galileo Special: Chernobyl - 25 years after the worst-case scenario" (aired Sunday, March 20th, 19.10 clock, ProSieben) of the 35-year-olds turned for eight days with a team at Chernobyl and its surroundings.

He describes his impressions in the following interview:

How have you prepared yourself for the research trip to the irradiated area around Chernobyl? Godde: "I was coached by a German physicist, who then accompanied me along with a local man in a restricted zone of Chernobyl. Risk is closely from the radiation, which in some areas is still extremely high - above all, by radioactive dust particles. Me and my team benefited, however, that was during the filming of a snow cover. The risk, the dust on the mucous membranes was getting somewhat reduced. "

Were not you scared? Godde: "Fear less - more respect. We stayed a week in the restricted area and filmed. We lived in a hotel that is not contaminated to happiness. Still, I always had a Geiger counter there - because the contamination is not uniform. Some places are less stressed, it goes by so-called 'hot spots' from a greater danger. The control room of the decommissioned reactor block 3 - right next to the damaged Unit 4 - we were able to visit only under strict supervision. Even today, a quarter century after the disaster, the plant must be serviced and maintained still. To be there was really very scary. "

What do you remember back to life 25 years ago? Godde: "We have the onetime workers visited Pripyat town, which lies just three kilometers from the nuclear reactor. 48 000 people once felt in the 'city of flowers and children's' well lived and worked there. Today everything is deserted and there is a silence, as I have never experienced before. Ghostlike, devouring everything and depressing "

Which picture is the most you stayed in your head? Godde: "At the time of the accident was set up in Pripyat is a fair for a big festival. A Ferris wheel, a car-scooter - everything is still there, like 25 years ago. Today, of course, everything has fallen, rusty and contaminated - an extremely hostile place. This image has touched me very much - particularly since you have to remember that people were in Pripyat, only two days of the disaster informed of the danger and evacuated too late. Many of you have died or are still suffering from the effects of super-meltdown. "

Have you met no people? Godde, "Yes. Some simply could not come to terms with their assigned new homeland. I particularly remember one old woman remained, who lives with her husband in all of poverty. She had invited us to lunch and boiled potatoes, which she herself has grown in her garden. Despite my bad conscience - there is something very rude to refuse - I did not do. In retrospect I'm glad, because we took a potato and examined: they were contaminated with radioactive cesium "!

On 26 April 1986, you were ten years old. What is left of you remember that day? Godde: "The details I do not remember exactly, the following discussions, but already, what should you eat? Playing outside is dangerous? And of course, how our lives will be changed when the cloud comes to us? "

What do you think is going to come due to the current events in Japan, the people there? Godde: "I have seen what so inflicts a worst-case scenario and I am deeply saddened. 25 years after the Chernobyl radiation disaster, the region is plagued still, the people suffer the consequences. Japan could now threaten a similar fate to come, and yet the terrible earthquake and tsunamis. That can befall so much pain and misery on people is just incredible. "Source: TV ProSiebenSat1 Germany GmbH

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Closely packed together huddled around 400 refugees from Tunisia and the Libyan border area on one of the tug boat to Lampedusa in Italy. Including "Extra" reporter Jenke of Wilms Dorff with his colleagues. Photo: RTL

The situation of refugees in and around Libya is always dramatic. An estimated 180 000 people currently crowded into the border areas with Tunisia and Egypt, more and more of them try to go by sea to Europe. The RTL "EXTRA" reporter Jenke of Wilms Dorff is now managed as the first television journalists, hundreds of desperate refugees to accompany them on a tug boat to Lampedusa, while documenting the unscrupulous business with the emergency.

After several days of delay due to bad weather conditions, the rusty steel barge sets off in the middle of the night in the Tunisian Lella Mariem, maximum of 15 hours to take the trip. Around 250 refugees, almost all young men from Tunisia are on board - no possessions, but with plenty of hope for a better future. "The refugees told me without exception that the lack of prospects in Tunisia was the reason for their flight. They would have to wait no longer the power and the financial possibilities until something significant changes in their homeland, "said Jenke of Wilms Dorff. "This dream of a better life had something frighteningly desperate, because they all were willing to risk their lives to do."

And at a very high price: about 1200 € you have to shell out for the dangerous passage, which corresponds to the most complete one year's salary. The tractor can rub their hands, for it is the economic plight of the refugees have a profitable business. To make it even more lucrative to have purchased the six crew members a preference to know about the passengers on board yet. After hours of Schipperns on the high seas, the ship is at anchor suddenly. 20 hours must endure the disoriented now without giving reasons, to emerge suddenly unload boats and other refugees. In the end, squat 344 refugees, only three of them women, crowded together on the tug boat that makes a "freight value" of about 412 000 €. The consideration: one toilet, two tanks with brackish water, a few in between in the crowd tossed baguettes and tetra pack milk, and two watchdogs, like the passengers are getting nervous the longer the trip. "It was like being on a slave ship," said the RTL reporter. "People were sitting like cattle in a confined space, completely unprotected from sun, rain and cold of the night on deck. In addition, time and again came a sudden and arbitrary harassment of the ship's crew. "

An uncomfortable sea conditions with waves up to fifteen feet high to provide some bad mood. "Some of the refugees were aggressive, others wept in despair. Nearly five hours the ship was anchored in stormy seas. Finally had to pass nearly all on board. It smelled awful, was not to think of sleep. "

After 45 agonizing hours on the uncertain tug boat finally the coast of the island of Lampedusa in sight. Escorted by an Italian patrol boat and a helicopter to reach their destination completely exhausted refugees. There you will be taken by the authorities in receiving and fed an immediate two-hour interrogation. Also Jenke of Wilms Dorff and his cameraman Jan crosses from the police say, then you are traveling on a plane back to Germany. Meanwhile, the Tunisians are escorted into the overcrowded refugee camps of the small Italian island. A milestone on its long journey into an uncertain future after all they have achieved.

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Aerial reconnaissance over Afghanistan: Always and everywhere present (Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Heron 1) Photo: Luftwaffe.de

Cologne - The use of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Heron 1 in the framework of the ISAF mission will allow the Air Force, crucial experiences in the use of UAS to collect under operating conditions. In the country of Afghanistan, the system has long been established.

The German-led Regional Command North, these UAS since mid last year to form the intermediate solution Heron 1 available. Heron 1, because of its reconnaissance capabilities complementary to the existing education systems in the German ISAF contingent dar.

The advantages of the UAS towards the drones are in the standing time, the reach and spread especially in the many opportunities that education results in near real time to various internal customers. Source: www.luftwaffe.de

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DSDS Recall / Maldives: Anna-Carina Woitschack (18), Jo Keiken Let (19), Awa Corrah (17) and Sarah Angel (18). Photo: RTL / Stefan Menne

On Saturday evening 12.02.2011 was "Germany seeks the superstar" with a market share of 31.1 percent (4.03 million), the No. 1 among young audiences (14 - to 49 years). On average 6.3 million viewers (19.0% MA) for 3 and saw the American Idol broadcast Recall from the Maldives. The candidate Catherine Demirkan, Dominik Kinast, Linai Tardivo Bilecki and Ricardo had to because of poor performance at the end of the consignment to leave the competition. Jorissen and Nils got out voluntarily because he was too much pressure.

The next Wednesday, 16 February, 20.15 clock will select the jury from Dieter Bohlen, Fernanda Brandao and Patrick Nuo in the Maldives from the remaining candidates the best 15 singers, then on Saturday, 19.2., 20.15 clock in the first live show for a place in The theme shows are going to fight. All about 'Germany sucht den Superstar' at the Special RTL.de: www.rtl.de / cms / news / superstar.html

The comedy show series "Kaya Yanar and Paul Panzer - Stars at Work" looked after American Idol average 3.77 million viewers over three years. Among 14 - 49-year-olds, the market share of 23.4 percent good.

And the repetition of René Marik Life Program "Autschn" looked at a late hour still good 20.2 percent of the young audience, 2.42 million viewers over three years. Source: RTL

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The second part of the "Hindenburg" enthused a large audience: 3 years and 7 million viewers watched the show on Monday evening at 20.15 clock the dramatic event film to the Hindenburg disaster of 1937. The market share was 20.4 percent. In the young audience the final of the star-studded two-piece reached a market share of 26 per cent and 3.66 million viewers (14 - to 49 years).

"Extra - The RTL magazine" illuminated after the film and the lavish production effects technology of the "Hindenburg" and achieved a market share of 20.2 percent (14 - to 49 years) and 3.78 million viewers over three years.

With a daily market share of 22.4 percent for the young audience on Monday with RTL was very far ahead of ProSieben (10.1%), Sat.1 (8.8%) and VOX (8.6%). RTL was also seen in overall audience, with a market share of 16.7 percent clear front (ZDF: 12.5% ​​ARD: 11.7%).

If you missed the spectacular film event or would like to see again, can be part 1 and part 2 for seven days free of charge at RTLNOW.de look.

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At the end of the recall on Sun Iceland, the jury (from left) Patrick Nuo, Fernanda Brandao and Dieter Bohlen make the decision that 15 candidates made it into the "Now or Never" show. Photo: (c) RTL / Stefan Menne

"Germany seeks the superstar - The Recall" - who flies to the Maldives? And create 15 candidates who made it into the first live show?

In the auditions for American Idol 135 singers came to the "Recall", a multi-day competitions in Cologne and the Maldives, where the jury will select Dieter Bohlen, Fernanda Brandao and Patrick Nuo the best 15 candidates for the first live show. The recall includes four programs on 5.2./9.2./12.2./16.2. Each 20.15 clock.

34 956 candidates had applied for the auditions of "Germany seeks the superstar" advertised. To 2 February RTL shows the highlights of the auditions with the whole range of singers. In the auditions, the most promising candidates were selected. The 135 best singers to come now to recall (beginning in the second part of the shipment at 2.2.).

In recall, a multi-day competitions in Cologne and the Maldives, they must prove in a wide variety of tasks and their musical prowess in various combinations - always under the watchful eyes of the jury with Dieter Bohlen, Fernanda Brandao and Patrick Nuo. How far is it creates Menderes, who after eight seasons, finally got the recall list and how far it creates the convicted Nico Raecke? What is beautiful from the puppeteer? And it creates Sarah Engels, who had last year was excreted in the recall, this time in the top 15?

On the first day of the recall will be in Cologne selected the best 70 candidates, who then rehearse for the second day in small groups, duets and songs with piano and guitar accompaniment present. At the end of the last day in Cologne, 35 candidates are left to board the plane to the Maldives. Who flies to the Maldives, the viewers see on 5 February, 20.15 clock. On the paradise island in the Ari Atoll Sun Iceland, they have to prove in various musical tasks and their talent in various constellations. At the end (February 16, 20.15 clock) the jury with Dieter Bohlen, Fernanda Brandao and Patrick Nuo will make the decision, which create 15 candidates made it into the first live show ("Who is in the Top 10?" On February 19 , 20.15 clock). There, the ten best candidates are chosen for the theme shows. Source: RTL

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Condor flew the 24 participants of the Miss Germany election to Hurghada, the passengers of the flight chose Miss Condor 2011th Photo: Condor Flugdienst GmbH

Condor flight pageant: Viviane Stutz is 'Miss Condor 2011'. Miss Germany, 24 candidates were running to the highest catwalk.

Kelsterbach / Hurghada - The 265 passengers on the Condor flight DE 4036 from Frankfurt to Hurghada offered on Thursday, 27 January, a special board program: They chose among 24 participants of the "Miss Germany" choice for their favorite "Miss Condor 2011". The 20-year-old winner Viviane Stutz from Baden-Wuerttemberg impressed with her beaming smile and can by this success, the "Miss Germany" election on 12 Optimistically looking forward to February 2011. The 24 Mizzen had the aisle of the Boeing 767 previously transformed the catwalk.

"Even now our seventh" Miss Condor "election was a resounding success, the passengers and the girls really had fun," says Uwe Klenovsky, Sales Manager of Condor. "We are pleased that we can offer our passengers as a cooperation partner of Miss Germany Corporation once a year to present this special event - such there is an in-flight entertainment with any other airline."

As a partner of Miss Germany Corporation Condor flew the 24 Mizzen on Beauty Camp, located this year in the club Aldiana Makadi Bay near Hurghada. Here, the title contenders prepare, among other things, under the supervision of the "Let's Dance" Jurors Joachim Llambi ten days at the Grand Finale on 12th February 2011 in the Europa Park Rust ago. Participants at the "Miss Condor" election were the 16 winners of beauty contests of the provinces, the Miss Southern, Western, Northern, Eastern and Central Germany, the Miss Internet, Miss Ashampoo and Miss Southwest Germany. Source: Condor Flugdienst GmbH

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Vitali Klitschko (left) and Odlanier Solis. Photo: RTL / Ralf Jürgens

WBC champion Vitali Klitschko on 19 March at the LANXESS Arena in Cologne, his world title against Cuba's Odlanier Solis defend. Solis is currently No. 1 in the WBC world rankings and to Klitschko's official challenger. Yesterday was the first press conference of the two in the LANXESS arena vivid an impression that here are two tough opponents where they have only one goal: "Knockout"!

There was even a touch of humor victories over the LANXESS arena, where were taught the day before the Cologne Sharks a 6-2 defeat to Hamburg Freezers. No wonder that the counterparty Vitali Klitschko and Odlanier Solis could therefore gain a more unusual parade. Both went through the giant inflatable sharks head into the arena, where they were from the numerous journalists and photographers already eagerly anticipated. Because it was clear to the meeting point of two box sizes, as they not be more different.

Freshly flown in from Miami gave the challenger Odlanier Solis emphasizes casual and Vitali Klitschko did not look. To exchange pleasantries then let his promoter Ahmet Oner no time and snapped off at once: "KMG has tried everything to make this fight out of the way. But we will write boxing history and prepare the Klitschko era to an end. "Pithy words, but unfortunately their effect. Vitali Klitschko nahm es gelassen und erwiderte später souverän: „Ich habe noch nie gegen einen Olympiasieger gekämpft und habe großen Respekt vor Solis. Er gehört zu den besten Boxern weltweit.“

Immerhin lässt sich die Statistik von Odlanier Solis durchaus sehen: der 30-Jährige ist seit 2007 Profi und seitdem ungeschlagen. Seine 17 Profikämpfe endeten mit 12 KO`s. Zu seinen größten Erfolgen zählen der Weltmeistertitel (3x) sowie die Goldmedaille bei den Olympischen Spielen in Athen 2004. Kein Wunder, dass „La Sombra“ (Der Schatten) sich da ganz selbstbewusst präsentierte: „Ich kann Ihnen versprechen, das wird der beste Kampf, den Sie je im Schwergewicht gesehen haben.“

Damit wäre ja eigentlich alles gesagt, wenn der Gegner nicht Vitali Klitschko hieße und mit seinen 39 Jahren die Rekord-KO-Quote unter allen amtierenden Weltmeistern im Schwergewicht halten würde. "Dr. Eisenfaust“ kann stolze 41 Siege bei 38 KO`s als Profi vorweisen. „Solis ist ein super Amateur und ein hervorragender Boxer“, weiß daher auch Klitschkos Manager Bernd Bönte zu berichten „Doch Vitali hat über Jahrzehnte bewiesen, dass er neben Legenden wie Muhammad Ali und Evander Holyfield einer der ganzen Großen ist und einer der wenigen, der dreimal einen WM-Titel holte.“ Auch Klitschko-Trainer Fritz Sdunek zeigte sich zuversichtlich: „Den Titel werden wir uns nicht nehmen lassen.“

But that Solis wanted to not leave ". Vitali is a great champion, but he has only been boxing for flat pipes and was never properly tested" Finally, Solis was "a warrior," said his trainer Pedro Luis Diaz. But these verbal punches landed at old master not as significant damage: "He is young and motivated," said Vitali "But it still lacks a part as a professional and that is the experience. I'm confident in the fight and will win by knockout. "After all, Vitali had in his last fight against former champion Shannon Briggs in October 2010 in Hamburg, although not on points but won by KO. While Solis in his last known Eliminatorfight against Ray Austin in December 2010 won by KO. Klitschko is, however, confident of victory and promises: "I will win by knockout, that's my goal.".

Vitali and suddenly slipped into the role of the journalist and asked his challenger amused, because what he was carrying for a strikingly large chain around his neck? The good piece of gold and diamonds the size of a carnival Order show the popular character "Sponge Bob," said Solis and was the also his motto: ". I suck at everything like a sponge," Well, it may be hoped that the man is wrung with the unusual name Odlanier not even at the end like a sponge from the reigning champion. After all, the name would be read backwards, and only Reinaldo would correspond to absolute average.

Even the final "Stare down" the much smaller Solis just had to have not look up to Klitschko to return his gaze. The laugh, and then reaped the Klitschko in which he briefly walked resolutely into the knee to turn to look into the eyes of Solis, was certainly not in the sense of the Cuban.

But before it could be further verbal punches were Vitali Klitschko and his trainer Fritz Sdunek by the magazine "boxing" once again honored the best boxer and coach of the year 2010.

Finally, the two boxers together again ventured onto the smooth ice Kölner Haie, where they shared with the players Moritz Mueller, Brett Breitkreuz and Sebastian posed Kinader.

RTL is the fight on 19 March again live and exclusive broadcast from the LANXESS Arena in Cologne. Vitali will be a premiere in Cologne as a fighter. No wonder then that the entire card for the interior are already sold out. True to his countless fans Klitschko promises to all viewers: "This is a battle!" Source: RTL

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WWF staff wear collared the stupefied and Bengal tigers (Bengal tiger) in a transport box. Photo: WWF World Wide Fund For Nature

Frankfurt - Pet parade was this past weekend in Nepal: The nature conservation authorities of the country have in common with the environmental group WWF, a Bengal tiger (also known as King Tiger) from the region near the tourist city of Sauraha in the Bardia National Park, near the Indian border to be relocated. In September last year, the injured male tiger near a hotel complex had been found. After he has recovered under the supervision of veterinarians and conservationists in a sanctuary, he was fitted with a tracking device GPS. Now he will be exposed in the 600 kilometers away in Babai Valley. There, the Tigers would be sufficient habitat with high prey density available, so the WWF.

"The area is a perfect home for the tiger," says WWF's tiger expert Volker Homes. "Anti-poaching units have curbed illegal hunting in the national park and because of the sparse population, the risk of human-tiger conflict in the region, much lower than in the original sanctuary of the animal." The male tiger can also "fresh blood" in bring the population of Bardia National Park and thus contribute to achieving the goal of doubling the tiger population numbers until 2022. Currently live according to WWF specify in the wild, only about 3,200 tigers.

The relocation is the first of its kind in Nepal. The distance of 600 kilometers between his original home and the new home is the animal to travel under the supervision of veterinarians and rangers in a self-constructed trailer. Model for the actions were similar resettlement in Indonesia or India. Thanks to the GPS transmitter scientists and conservationists will continue to always know where the animal stays straight. Every six hours the device will transmit the location of the tiger. "With the help of GPS, we can observe not only how the tiger finds refuge in his new deal, we hope, new knowledge about the behavior of large cats," said Chris Dickinson. "Only when we know exactly how to move the Tigers, where they find prey or occupy their territories, we can protect the population effectively."

Background "Year of the Tiger" Until the Chinese New Year in early February after the Chinese lunar calendar is the "Year of the Tiger". On a Tiger Summit in November 2010, Heads of State and Government and ministers from all the remaining 13 countries have Tiger dissemination to an international rescue plan known. The aim should be to double up the next tiger year 2022 population numbers. The resettlement in Nepal, WWF assessed as a first step on this path. Source: WWF World Wide Fund For Nature

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