A beachfront setting and homey conveniences that include full kitchens and washer- dryer units are what attract families to these two- and three- bedroom suites on Cowpet Bay next to the St. Thomas Yacht Club. The complex has two lighted tennis courts, a . . . You get beachfront ambience at this reasonably priced miniresort tucked beneath the palm trees, but the tradeoff is that it' s directly across from a noisy airport runway. You' ll definitely want to spend time on the white- sand beach, which can be seen from . . .

All rooms at this family- run resort along a 1, 000- foot- long palm- lined beach have balconies with ocean views; down the beach are 12 studio and two- bedroom condos with full kitchens. This place is more homey than fancy, but the friendliness of the longtime . . . Set majestically on a promontory overlooking the east side of Charlotte Amalie' s harbor, Frenchman' s Reef is the high- rise full- service superhotel, while Morning Star is the even more upscale boutique property nestled along the fine white- sand beach. . . . Hilltop suites give you an eagle' s- eye view of the East End and beyond, while those in a building adjacent to the reception area offer incredible sea views. Sea- level junior suites, where the sounds of lapping waves will lull you to sleep, are smaller. . . .

Everything sparkles at the island' s most luxurious resort, especially after a $ 40 million renovation in 2007 that upgraded everything from in- room furnishings to tiling for the walkways. Spacious guest rooms, with high- speed Internet access, private . . . A beautiful half- mile- long white- sand beach is the real ace here. After a long succession of owners, Antilles Resorts took control of the property and began much- needed refurbishments to the rooms.

Changes include new curtains and bedspreads. There' s still . . . These high- rise towers feel more like apartment buildings than luxury resorts, so if you' re looking for a home away from home, this might be the place.

There are full kitchens, so you can avoid pricey restaurant meals. The view from your balcony is the . . . There' s not a bad view from these low- rise studio, one- , and two- bedroom condos, which are either beachfront or perched on a hill overlooking an inviting cove.

All units, which have white- tile floors and tropical- print wood and wicker furnishings, are . . . Though this terra- cotta high- rise is surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery, rooms and the walkways between them have a bit of a generic feel.

However, the sixth and seventh levels of building D have spectacular ocean views.

A complete renovation added . . .

Jewish groups expressed shock Monday after a 97- year- old Hungarian man was cleared of war crimes charges for his role in raids by Hungarian forces that killed hundreds of civilians in Serbia dur. . .

Jewish groups expressed shock Monday after a 97- year- old Hungarian man was cleared of war crimes charges for his role in raids by Hungarian forces that killed hundreds of civilians in Serbia during World War II. Many had considered the case of Sandor Kepiro one of the last major trials of alleged Holocaust- era war criminal suspects. " It' s an absolutely outrageous decision, " Efraim Zuroff, the chief Nazi hunter with the Wiesenthal Center' s Jerusalem office, told The Associated Press. " ( It) flies in the face of all the evidence, everything we know about this dark event and the mass murder that took place in Novi Sad, " said Zuroff, who brought Kepiro' s case back to light in 2006.

Kepiro had been charged by prosecutors with alleged involvement in the killing of 36 people & mdash; mostly Jews and Serbs & mdash; during the anti- partisan raid in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, then under Hungarian control, on Jan. 23, 1942. He returned to Hungary in 1996 after decades in Argentina. In Serbia, deputy war crimes p. . .

Seven more worlds records knock off Beijing, Seven more worlds records knock off Beijing.

Thursday, July 30, 2009 By PAUL NEWBERRY, AP National Writer. Print. ROME& nbsp; & # 151; & nbsp; When in Rome, throw out the record book. No need for one at the fastest show on water. Even with Michael Phelps sitting in the stands, seven more world records fell Thursday.

For those who' ve lost count, that' s 29 over five days at the Foro Italico _ and there' s still three days to go at the world championships. At last summer' s Beijing Olympics, swimmers broke 25 records at the Water Cube, and the world thought that would be tough to beat. Records fell so fast in Thursday' s nine events that the crowd barely had time to cheer one swimmer before another mark dropped. So, is this a good thing? Or does it cheapen the coin of the realm, so to speak? " It' s hard to say, " said Australia' s Jess Schipper, who got in on the fun by taking down the old standard in the 200- meter butterfly. " It' s been a very exciting meet.

It' s been very fast.

But we all knew it was going to be fast coming in. . .

Children whose malnourished mothers took vitamin A during pregnancy had stronger lungs throughout childhood, with the benefits measurable well past the age of 9, researchers reported on Wednesday. Lung capacity was about 3 percent higher in children whose mothers took vitamin A compared to those whose mothers received a placebo, the study of 1, 371 children in Nepal showed. " Early interventions involving vitamin A supplementation in communities where undernutrition is highly prevalent may have long- lasting consequences for lung health, " Dr. William Checkley of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and colleagues wrote in the New England Journal of Medicine. When mothers were given beta carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, their children did not score higher on the lung capacity test.

The benefits are believed to have come from treatment during pregnancy because all the children received regular vitamin A supplements after birth.

The researchers said an estimated 190 million preschool- age children and 19 million pregnant women have vitamin A deficiency worldwide.

The shortfall can cause health problems during pregnancy and early development, including lung problems. The study piggybacked off a test done in the 1990s in which 44, 646 women in 30 village developments in Nepal were given weekly supplements before, during and after pregnancy. The older test included 2, 055 newborns, and researchers from Johns Hopkins decided to track those children down to test their lung capacity. " The magnitude of the effect observed in this study is slightly greater than that associated with preventing exposure to parental smoking in school- aged children, " the researchers wrote. The original study found that supplementation with either vitamin A or beta carotene reduced by 44 percent the risk of a woman dying because of complications of pregnancy, compared to women who got placebo capsules. The supplements, however, had no effect on infant mortality.

PAMPLONA, Spain & # 8211; & nbsp; Tens of thousands of people packed Pamplona' s main square Wednesday for the launch of the " chupinazo" rocket - - the start of Spain' s most famous bull- running festival. Mayor Enrique Maya heralded the first of nine days of uninterrupted festivities in the northern town as he lit the fuse from a balcony overlooking a frenzied crowd. " Men and women of Pamplona, Long Live San Fermin! " Maya screamed, as revelers sprayed a fountain of wine, sangria, water and cava into the air.

Many used toy water pistols, or leather wineskins to squirt alcohol into the mouths of those who asked. Onlookers on balconies followed suit. " It' s way more than we expected, especially just the energy.

And this is only, what, the opening? " said 37- year- old Brooklyn native Malika Oyo, who was partaking with her brother Yaka. " We need sangria, we need sangria right now, " she said. The day before the bulls steam through Pamplona' s streets, its the turn of locals and foreigners - - nearly all dressed in white; red handkerchiefs tied around necks once the chupinazo has been fired. " Everything happened so quickly. . . I screamed with all of my might, but the truth is from here ( in the crowds) you can' t hear a thing, " Maya said. As the sea of people sang along to " Ole, Ole, Ole, " giant beach balls were punched to and fro. " Seven Nation Army" by suddenly became another crowd favorite, many humming along, interspersed by the occasional fevered chant of " San Fermin" or " alcohol. " The said it attended to 15 people with five taken to hospital for treatment to injuries. " The ambiance is incredible, there' s so much excitement in the air, there' s a rush here you don' t feel anywhere else, " said 28- year- old Pamplona local Edurne Berastegi.

Immortalized in Ernest Hemingway' s 1926 novel " The Sun Also Rises, " the San Fermin festival is known around the world for the daily running of the bulls and all- night partying. The first of eight dashes comes Thursday when thousands look to outrun six fearsome bulls along a narrow 875 yards ( 800 meters) course through the city' s cobblestone streets, with both beast and human often falling over - - stomping on each other as they go. " I' m planning on staying up . . . partying until about 4 and then running tomorrow. I' m thinking about running this stretch here out of the square into ' dead man' s' corner, " said 28- year- old Australian tourist Dylan Mc. Laren. Mc.

Laren' s white shirt had turned completely purple after being soaked in wine and other liquids.

As was his girlfriend - - who didn' t seem to be particularly enamored by the occasion: " She' s not very happy about that, not happy at all, " he added.

The 8 a. m. runs take place daily until July 14 with each charge broadcast on state television. And then, on the afternoon of each day, the same bulls face matadors in the ring. " We do it because it' s craziness, it' s total insanity. You purposely put yourself at risk - - it' s a huge adrenaline rush, " said 55- year- old Florida native Hal Ringeisen who was in Pamplona with his wife Linda and neighbor John Parris, 52.

Parris claims to have run the event over 70 times since 1989. " On a drunken night he talked my husband into doing it and it' s been downhill ever since, " Linda revealed. Since record- keeping began in 1924, 15 people have been killed in the running of the bulls - - the last victim 27- year- old Spanish runner Daniel Jimeno Romero in 2009. Yaka Oyo said he was planning on running the second and third day while his sister Malika remained unsure. " I keep asking if women run and people keep saying ' no' so I want to run, " she said. " It' s not the bull that worries me, " she added " I' m more worried about the men knocking me down, and then the bull. "

JACKSONVILLE, Florida ( Reuters) - The Tennessee Titans easily beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30- 3 on Monday despite losing starting quarterback Vince Young to a knee injury in the first quarter. Kerry Collins, who lost the starting job with the Titans to Young almost a year ago, entered the game with Tennessee up 7- 0 after a 23- yard touchdown from Kenny Britt and looked comfortable from the outset.

Collins, who led Tennessee to five straight scoring drives, threw a two- yard touchdown pass to Bo Scaife midway through the second quarter before a 27- yard field goal field gave the Titans a 17- point lead at halftime. Each team played the second half with back- up quarterbacks after Jaguars starter David Garrard went off with a concussion in the second quarter. Trent Edwards, who was recently cut by the Buffalo Bills, replaced Garrard and threw for 140 yards and two interceptions while getting little protection from his offensive line. Edwards briefly restored the spirits of the home crowd with some positive play but with a much needed score in sight, Marcedes Lewis fumbled the ball at the Tennessee 10- yard line just before half- time.

The teams exchanged 33- yard field goals during the third quarter and the Titans added a 36- yard effort early in the fourth when Rob Bironas nailed his third of the game. Chris Johnson scored on a 35- yard touchdown run in front of an almost empty stadium with under two minutes remaining to seal the win and move the Titans ( 4- 2) into a three- way tie for first place in the hotly contested AFC South. The Jaguars ( 3- 3) dropped to the bottom of the division. Fisher also had no hesitation in turning to Collins, a quarterback with 15 years of NFL experience, including Pro Bowl selections in 1996 and 2008, who was his starter for the first six games of last season. " We are very, very fortunate to have two very talented quarterbacks, one goes down then the other steps up and goes in, " said Fisher.

That faith in Collins was rewarded with a performance that was far from rusty from the 37- year- old. " You just never know, that is the life of a back- up in the NFL. You have to be ready at any time. You have to study the game plan and you maybe have to put in a little bit more time because you don' t get the reps in practice, " said Collins.

It was a miserable night for the Jaguars though, coming after successive wins over Indianapolis and Buffalo.

27. 09. 04 / - Unterfhring ( dan) - The Mustac brothers seemed to have big plans for the match against FC Unterfhring. Darko and Marijo were regularly on hand at TSV Ottobrunn, if it was dangerous in the penalty area Unterfoehringer.

But the best chance of the match referee Sabine Greth frustrated when they have a goal in the third Otto Brunner Minutes for offside was not. An early warning shot for the FCU, who won after quite sleepy early phase at the end sure 2- 0 ( 2- 0) . On rain- soaked course at the beginning of the specific host the events and Igor Pintar had to apply the 0: 1 but knew all about Stephen Wrights shot to clear ( 5) .

The subsequent corner Darko curled on his brother Marijo, but Pintar held.

Fifteen minutes passed, then Unterfhring was involved. Robert Lexa Heinz Sichort put into the barrel, but the shot from 12 meters over it ( 18) . A counter was reared on Darko Mustac Unterfhring sweat again shortly, but Pintar Ivics shot parried Marco ( 25) . Korbinian Strauss hammered the ball against the crossbar ( 30) and moments later Christian captain curled into the net from the left penalty box burner untenable ( 31) . One came from Marijo Mustac corner intercepted Hans Naglitsch, Lexa was Peter Gorscak in the ball scene and went on to burner.

Sichort had no problem to accommodate the precision edge ( 42. ) < P> The second round started like the first, Unterfhring was not on the court. Darko Mustac scored a direct free kick from 20 meters to the post, the ball bouncing back pounded his brother at the opposite pole ( 50) .

Unterfhring took to results management and Ottobrunn was no way the defense to crack. FCU- Coach Becker: " We have missed the first quarter of an hour altogether. Something going on in the district league and is not usually punished. " Although he was in the mid- term extra noted Unterfhring slept well the restart. " Core, the game is to tackle wide- awake. This is what we have to work, work, work " FC Unterfhring.

Pintar, stone lifter, Endres, Meier, K. Strauss, Naglitsch, Kralus, Brenner, Lexa, Gorscak ( 84th Taukovic) Sichort. Tore: 1: 0 burner ( 31) , 2- 0 Sichort ( 42. ) Referee: Sabine Greth ( SV Menning) . Spectators: 100 < / P>

24. 11. 10 / Wessling - Opponents of business aviation in the Oberpfaffenhofen airport with their protest is far from finished.

On Tuesday, they received backing from council Welinger. The so- called " protest Maypole" at Welinger lake was actually approved for only four weeks, now he has been standing for two and a half years. " Because of the topicality of this issue was the extension of time tacitly tolerated, " according to the Town Hall. Now the local council gave the tree up on all other official blessing. Next spring, but its stability is to be reevaluated.

In the long term, the citizens initiative to replace him anyway by a monument that commemorates the former human chain was known at the Council meeting. Also do not disappear from the place the " no" flags along the main road.

The councilors asked but that to replace the tattered flags with new ones.

17: 05: 11 / Ettal - A supplier from the Allgu has done to the monastery brewery Ettaler apparently significant damage: In his malt were inflated values found in nitrosamines. For Father John Bauer, Cellerar on Ettal and head of the farms with the Benedictines, it is a " huge loss - and economically from the image of her. " In the wake of an unprecedented action, the monastery brewery had the weekend total of 185 hectoliters of beer ( dark and dark Doppelbock monastery) from supermarkets and restaurants to call back in the region. Reason: Ettal victim of a supplier that has supplied contaminated malt, about six tons, how to appreciate. In a sample " in the context of quality management" on Friday placed the brewery down the increased value.

Probably because the malt was roasted too much - for whatever reason - was found in the measurements in Ettal breaching the technical benchmark of nitrosamines by twice. Explanation: nitrosamines are among the most carcinogenic ( cancer causing) substances and can cause health problems. Immediately after the appearance of the modified benchmark Father John informed the district administration about it and launched a recall campaign of the monastery darkness and Curators ( dark double bock) for markets and restaurants.

In a letter to customers it says in part: " Pursuant to its duty of care as food manufacturers on grounds of consumer protection, the monastery brewery Ettal production batch, Ettaler monastery Dark with the best before date ( 14/ 09/ 2011, 20/ 09/ 2011, 27/ 09/ 2011, 3. 10 calls . 2011) and, Curator - Dark Doppelbock with the best before date ( up to 31. 2011) withdrew from the market as a precaution. " Currently, the retrieved product is in the camp of the brewery. " The beer is locked up for examination by the Customs supervision.

Then it must be destroyed, " says Father John. Cellerar would build on in front of the excessive reactions or fears, " Nitrosamines can also enjoy grilling in meat or sausage can be formed. The crowd, which is located in said beer is so low that one would have to drink over many days and in substantial measure on before use a harmful effect could. " Still feels the monastery dedicated to protecting the consumer " . We acted immediately and informed the competent authorities" Internally, the matter is far from settled. You have two malt suppliers, said the priest.

With that, who have now supplied the contaminated malt, we work together for quite some time: " There has never been problems. " With the company youve finished the relationship immediately. Currently considering a lawyer of the monastery any claims that they would argue against the polluter.

Maybe, Father John, come also to a legal dispute. The Cellerar regrets from the heart, " that we confront our customers with such a message had to, but the blame lay not our responsibility. Here we are victims of contaminated Malzlieferungen become. " Youll do anything to win back the trust, and have already taken steps to provide consumers and customers in the future again Ettaler beer in the usual good quality. To fix the damage done n again, the Benedictine monk is sure that this will be a rocky road. "

16: 09: 10 / Jenhausen / Seeshaupt - The planned geothermal power plant in the Bernried Jenhausenern makes increasingly concerned - because of expected heavy traffic.

In a detailed letter to the municipal council, Mayor Michael Seeshaupter Bernwieser at the recent meeting on Tuesday evening read, they appealed to the Panel to intervene against the project. Most fear the Jenhausener before the heavy traffic during the three- year construction period, as was observed in the construction of the Buchheim Museum through peaceful village.

For their concerns, the Panel had some sympathy with. In the current approval process but, so Bern Weiser made it clear the community no legal recourse to object did. It would, however, consider whether a limitation of tonnage could be sought. rf

To put it straight to the point: The hunters have the right to do according to the district office. And they have no one in danger. However, this rude shock hunting methods many local residents and walkers who had their daily enjoyment of the semi- tame waterfowl. Above the green woods bridge shot from hunters on Monday many ducks, coots and at least nine swans. Dying, drove the animals to humans by the military, where the hunters collecting the lifeless poultry, in boxes and then packed into their sport utility vehicles. " It was a terrible sight to see the animals there were so in a heap and were bleeding from their beaks, " said a resident who is the host bridge daily walk along the Isar. " These animals were tame.

There never were more than three at once. We residents have enjoyed every day in their sight " Among the dead swans is also a breeding pair with his boy. " We have watched the small fluctuations during growth. Now to see him lying there so heartbreaking. "

22: 03: 11 / Munich - The Munich EHC is working on his squad for the upcoming season.

One has announced his resignation, others will remain. The goals are high. After the painful pre- playoff- off can be heard again positive news from the EHC Mnchen: Johan Martin Schymainski Ejdepalm and extend their contracts for one year, leading scorer Eric Schneider for even two years. Three other key players to win the title, because Schneider is confident: " We can win the championship next year.

We want every year to get better. " The fact that he himself may be there with, owes the EHC of BIS ( Bavarian International School) . Schneider will go there three older daughters in the future to school. " Munich is the best city in Germany, where you can play.

I would have signed the contract in November, it all just hung on school place. Since Friday, the Mdls taken, " said Schneider. Even Johan Ejdepalm is happy to be another year member of the EHC- family: " We have woken up in the citys enthusiasm for hockey. I will continue to be part of this journey.

Sometimes I miss it, that I can speak Swedish with anyone, but thats not so bad. " Moreover, Christian Winkler manager already knows remedy: " Lets see, maybe we undertake a Swedish physiotherapist.

Who else wants to undertake Winkler, retain or release is decided in the coming days. " Basically, no one is written off. In six to seven players, we have options, we can draw. We will have detailed information on each player thought and talk in- one discussions with them, " said Winkler. The only one who leaves the Munich sure after this year, is Kyle Helms, but free will. Winkler: " He told me that he is looking for a new challenge.

Too bad, we would have liked to hold " His season is very positive conclusion: " . Munich is back on the hockey map. Passion and hard work paid off.

Pat Cortina is the father of that success. " And what does the father of the first DEL season of his children?

He keeps his star striker Schneider: " Every year without a title is not a good season, " said Cortina with a wink.

Well, we can expect for next season so a lot . . . mm

18: 05: 11 / Munich - There is a later protest, its probably too late. Still came to 600 people for a rally for the preservation of the barracks on the post- war Feilitzschstrae. The protesters is about more than the preservation of " Schwabing 7" monopoly cinema and Mamas Kebab. Its a diverse crowd einfindet on Tuesday evening at the Munich freedom.

Pensioners, mothers with children, students. What unites them is the concern about the demolition of the barracks on the post- war Feilitzschstrae - and their possible consequences. " Im not even so then the typical Schwabing 7- goers, " says Pia Elgas. She brought her children.

For eight years she lived in Alt- Schwabing. Schwabing 7, monopoly cinema and Mamas Kebap Haus Pia Elgas for " a kind of liberty statue of Schwabing art scene. " Many neighbors have been identified among the protesters. She says: " Its about principle. The Schwabing want it to stay alive here! " It also desires Jrg deer.

The young man with the leather jacket is specially come for the demonstration of Haidhausen. Like most others here, he has brought any poster - only one woman waving a homemade " 7" around in the air. Jrg holds deer instead a beer in hand - as he regularly does in the " Schwabing 7. " Actually, I do not know how it is to be saved, " he says. In just a few weeks, the houses are torn down and create a luxury house with 30 flats and 500 square feet of shop space. " Id love to buy the city, " says Jrg deer. In general: the hope for the city.

It drives many to list here, who fear the consequences of luxury renovation. " The people who make up the atmosphere can no longer afford the city at some point, " the comedian Frank- Markus calls Barwasser alias Erwin Pelzig from the stage.

He, like other prominent artists joined the protest. His colleague Michael Mitter Meier joked: " They can not simply break off.

There are so many brain cells we have left lying there. This potential! This is like a computer! " The Schwabing 7 as a symbol of another Munich, a city in which not all representative and expensive. " The motto is: Munich does not always shine, " it expresses a speaker. So obviously many people think.

More actions are planned.

For Friday of next week, calls the action group " Save the Mnchner Freiheit" for a demonstration on.

Behind the stage is Barwasser, the comedian, seriously. The early 80s he was the first time was in the " Schwabing 7. " In my memory it is pretty stable, thats the fascination of this place. Outside, everything changes, not inside. " How to Go From Here? " Im not as optimistic, " he says, " its like everywhere, where someone waves his money. " That it is not just about loving " Schwasi" pub is called, also emphasized the New Kids Meier. " A long time went in Schwabing nothing, are now back many art premises come. It would be a shame if the institution Schwabinger 7 now close. " So the talks on Tuesday evening. It gehum space for culture to affordable rents and the fear that the downtown district could be pretty heartless.

But they all end up at the legendary Schwabing Bars institution. As Werner Schossau. The old man knows the " Schwasi" as his pocket. " I am clean as a student in 1968, the first time - . And since then regular" What makes him the flair? " This is the only pub with normal prices and nice people, who at night. " Willy Michl, Konstantin Wecker, Michael Mitter Meier, Frank Markus Barwasser: There are big names, the cabaret- organizer Tim Hofmann few days has brought on stage. A bit of it is probably just as Schwabing once was.

Right at the start of a couple dancing in the streets, people standing around, listening to the artists, discuss, clap, whistle. Till Hofmann himself the entire evening behind the stage, looking at the colorful and smiles just satisfied. " Schwabing lives, " he seems to think - still.

Felix Mller

30. 09. 09 / Johann Lafer is now one of the elite of chefs and always on the go. As a culinary ambassador he has remained true to his native Styria.

To his kitchen products are from the region. Wine, apple, elderberry, and squash are on his shopping list when Johann Lafer travels through Styria.

The talent is certainly due to the ambassador this man.

Girls! No idea when I was last person so named. Johann Lafer does it with a big smile. " Well, what you say, girl? " Relax, the chef is leaning over the rim during our hot air balloon from a small field in Bad Blumau hissing rises in the sky. Below us spreads the spa area with its hot springs. Dense forests, apple orchards and vineyards - lush green as far as the eye can see.

A sight that makes one speechless and Lafer clearly proud.

The evening sun illuminates the golden domes of the Hundertwasser- Hotel Rogner Bad Blumau. While we gondolas in 3000 meters through the air, 3000 feet beneath the earth, bubbling hot springs of Lafers home. In more than 25 years, the Styrian boy in Germany for the ubiquitous TV chef, has worked up.

He is professional, perfectionist and top managers in one. One who realizes his ambitious ideas and visions. At the moment, but he stands in for my taste far too small baskets and beamed as he painted this lovely landscape himself. High up in the air, thats the beauty of ballooning, life goes in slow motion. The wind carries us in complete silence over rolling hills.

And Lafer, who is otherwise under power, is so excited to just go with the " Back there, in St. Stefan, I am born, " he says. " From up here you can see first how this country is sparsely populated. " In the midst of nature, between cows, apple trees, raspberry bushes and pumpkin fields, saved the little Johann odors. " I have a very good memory of how things in my childhood have smelled and tasted. Basically I try anything today other than to revive those memories. " At the highest level, of course. Lafer restaurant Le Val d. Or on this Castle in Bingen is one of the best in Germany. " But 70 percent of the products that I use in my kitchen from here. " At home, it is possible the Austrians to slow his pace of life.

An important measure for someone who has published more than 36 cookbooks, cooking his own collection, advertises on television swirls and runs along the way its gourmet restaurant, a catering company and its own cooking school. A couple of years, he has fulfilled his dream and made a pilots license for the helicopter. " Helicopter is flying in the air like the Porsche driving, " says Laferriere and shines like a little boy in front of the electric railway.

Despite fear of heights managed the 51- year- old " difficult test of his life" . Therefore, he is now so relaxed glide over the treetops, while wide at me a queasy feeling in your stomach makes.

Where will we end up, I want to know. " You can never tell in ballooning as accurate, " said Laferriere. " You have to loslaen and enjoy the happy moments, as in the life. " DESTINATION The Styrian spa region is a tourist region south of Graz. There are six baths ( Radkersburg Bad, Bad Gleichenberg, Loipersdorf, Bad Blumau, Bad Waltersdorf and Sebersdorf) with up to 110 degree hot mineral water. Bad Gleichenberg is the oldest of the Styrian spa locations, marked by historic buildings from the imperial period. GETTING THERE The Styrian spa region is from Munich, about 490 kilometers.

Lufthansa offers direct flights from Munich to Graz from 210 . From the airport, a shuttle bus to the spa towns ( Cost per person: 20 ) .

FOR ACTIVE Over 3, 000 km of marked bike paths wind through the eastern Styria. 13 enjoy cycling tours and drafted the tourist office. Along the way there are numerous tastings in wine shops and small farms. In addition, the Styrian spa region has four golf courses.

BALLOON RIDES A trip to the lofty heights with views of the Styria is unforgettable. The Balloon Centre in Bad Waltersdorf required for a trip about 235 . www. ballon 1x 1. at information at. LIVING The artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser designed the thermal hotel Rogner Bad Blumau as fabulous work of art. Action " summer fun" 30 September: stay three nights, two pay 256 per person including half board. .

Lafer TIPS on the catering school in Thermenort Bad Gleichenberg he goes to school, the restaurant Gsser- Bru in Graz, he was trained as a chef. Tourists should try the delicate Vulcano ham that is aged in the ham factory in Auer Bach ( in Feldbach) eight to 15 months and offered for tasting. www. vulcano. at.

Where Johann Lafer fed when hes at home? With mother of course, or he visited one of 17 award- winning restaurants that exist according to Gault Millau, the thermal land. The chefs know Lafer personally, or that he himself designed.

It can also be wonderful feast at the castle Obermayerhofen in Sebersdorf.

Who has the fine fruit brandies granted too much, the can even return royalty. www. obermayerhofen. at. MORE INFO Styria Tourism Graz, tel 0043/ 316- 400 30, www. steiermark. at. Styrian Thermal Country, Phone 0043/ 3385- 660 40,

20: 05: 11 / Village - The Bavarian television shows on Sunday 22 May, in the show " In our sky, " the report " The motorway through Isental - a never ending story. " In the 45- minute documentary is about the continued construction of the motorway A 94 in the Erdinger county. After approval of the new section in 2008 began that same year, construction of the route through Isental. In the fall, the new section Forstinning- Pastetten be opened. Author and director of the Documentation is Matti Bauer. " In the 70s there was already a documentary about the Isental" says Bauer. For the director it was important to turn now to a new film in which the actual construction of the continuing construction will be discussed.

Half a year went on to the filming for the documentary. Together with Klaus Lautenbacher ( camera) and Gregor Kuschel ( sound) was Bauer last year from spring to winter, when the construction was completed scenes with the camera. " You can tell already that the resistance is very strong and tough, " says the Munich. " However, most people now realize that decisions were taken which can not be undone. " In his documentary, the director can those from the district of Erding to speak, are the continued construction of the A94, or affected to do with it. In addition to a family of moss Stetten, whose house is directly behind the highway to make their situation, some farmers dar. " The fields of a farmer from Poigenberg fall victim to the highway. Now he must make long detours, " said Bauer. " After filming, he was still waiting for his promised replacement reason, " said 56- year- old, who incidentally was in 2009 for his documentary about the cathedral choir of the Bavarian Television Prize.

But there are also positive for A 94 votes, such as the President of the Southern Motorway, Paul Light forest.

He also makes the workers a chance to speak what they think about the ongoing construction of the motorway A 94th " I found it funny that most construction workers come from an area in which there is little or no highway. " Historical snippets are included in the documentation. It is shown, for example, in 1989 the then Prime Minister Edmund Stoiber, the first section of the A 94, Parsdorf Forest inning opened.

Even then, there were numerous demonstrations, according to Bauer. The director himself takes the construction of the A94 would have had a different idea.

In his opinion, one would then swirl with the planning and the main road B 12 to rebuild the highway. " The project lasted over 30 years and for this a long time, little is happening, " said Bauer. " Now, again sacrificed a lot of space and nature. " One should consider however that there does not as many open spaces.

The documentary " The motorway through Isental - a never ending story" is broadcast on Bavarian television by 19 clock.

3: 01: 11 / Munich - Completely out of nowhere two minors in the metro Thalkirchen a 23- year- olds have insulted and slapped. Through video recordings, the girls were transferred.

What are these brats are? Two just 13 and 15 years old, highly aggressive girls terrorized for weeks apparently random passers- by in Munich. So aggressive that even adults dare no more resistance. So far the police until a victim - a physical therapist ( 23) - known. However, there are reasons to suspect that at least these two girls followed a lot more pedestrians, insulted and even beaten.

This is a group of three girls and three boys - all under age and some even strafunmndig. The children knew their treatment programs and met several times in recent weeks in Munich. Specifically, the two girls developed a pastime that they " draw people" as described and nothing but the pure enjoyment of violence. Absolutely incredible experience the horror of the physiotherapist, on 4 December - a Saturday - in the subway station Thalkirchen waited for the next train.

Suddenly the fat 15- year- old walked up to her and began to insult her, " Hey, you whore. Old bitch. " The therapist was stunned. They already met the first blow.

Behind the girls showed up the other five youths. At this point, dared the 23- year old no more resistance, " I did not know if that would attack me, " she told police. Even by the passers- by on the platform, no help was expected. So there was the woman sitting easy.

Now, the petite 13- year- old sat next to her, " If you resist, it gets much worse, " said the little cheeky. Already grabbed the main perpetrator of the head of her friend - and struck him full in the head of the physical therapist!

At the very moment came the train, drove the sextet. With a scratch on the head, the woman fled to the police and the police. In the evaluation of the surveillance cameras saw a police officer again a 15- year- old who was interrogated and unpacked. He knew the names of the head- butt- brats who live in Traunstein in the parents and has long been known to police - also because of violence.

After his description, he was there at about ten similar attacks. Always did this to the two girls emerged as the leader of women, while the others looked on passively.

The Police ( Commissariat 23, Phone 2910- 0) asked other victims to come forward. Description of the perpetrators: a girl strikingly small ( for age 13 years) , second girl looks a bit older ( 15 years) and is strongly built.

Witnesses called: The Munich Criminal seek witnesses or victims of other crimes that were committed by the two girls in the period December 2010. People who can provide valuable information are asked to get in touch with the police headquarters in Munich, Commissariat 23, Tel 089/ 2910- 0, or any other police department. " Pull hair was yesterday, " How violent are girls? The tz spoke to the psychologist Dieter Krowatschek Marburger, who published in 2008 a book on the topic ( " If one comes to me stupid, I could strike: violence and aggression in Mdche 26 # 8220; ) . Again and again, girls end up with violence in the headlines. Are they more aggressive now than before?

Dieter Krowatschek: In recent years the violence increased among girls. 1987 approximately only 1, 000 crimes committed by girls aged between 14 and 17 have been committed - now it is three times as many!

On average, every fifth injury is perpetrated by young people in this age, to the account of a girl.

How can you explain that? Krowatschek: The company has changed.

Today, girls have access to many things that they were denied earlier.

They drive sports such as football, wear different clothes and have other role models. What used to Sisi, is now action heroine Lara Croft.

Krowatschek: Education is a big factor. Often absent in aggressive structures Kids: You come home whenever they want, have no restrictions. Domestic violence plays a role: A child who is beaten beats, often themselves And television has an effect: up to age 16 a young person sees on TV 180 000 violent scenes.

Who is violent? Krowatschek: For infants is the potential for violence by girls and boys equal.

It was not until about three years, girls are less aggressive. This is mainly due to education. Girls should be gentle, when parents push children to an eye. But if girls strike, then just as merciless as the boys. pull scratching, biting and hair was yesterday! How worrying is this development?

Krowatschek: The numbers are no reason to panic, but we should think. We have known for years that you start early in childhood has, but nothing changes. Only when something happens like now in Munich, shouts everyone. Interview: Christina Schmelzer

26. 04.

11 / Munich - Bayern Baskets are driving their own plans for the upcoming season and want to appear to the former national player Marko Pesic undertake as a manager. " FC Bayern is for me the most exciting basketball in Europe and the only project for which I would give up my company, " said player agent Pesic the Sddeutsche Zeitung. There have already been discussions, " added Pesic, " but there is still nothing concrete. " Pesic announced, however, the management of his agency " to 1 June issue " and thus create the prerequisite for a task to do with Bayern.

Bayern coach Dirk Bauermann would the son of the former Berlin success coach Svetislav Pesic " trust this task a hundred percent. " For the post of Sports Director least the Oldenburg coach Don Beck and Stephan Baeck were European champions in 1993, in conversation. In addition, the Bavarians have completed their relocation plans. In the BBL is played in the Rudi- Sedlmayr- Hall up to 7000 spectators.

28. 02.

11 / Grafing - you all got something from the songs in the clowns: the reverend parish priest, the mayor and his deputy, the town council and also the flower Marlene with her possibly scandalous single meeting.

To the delight of the audience, the local celebrity was duly pulled his leg. Bru, Councillor Max- Josef Schlederer example, who so seldom sends e- mails that he brings to safety by the original expression to the recipient.

Or the City Council Max Emanuel Graf von Rechenberg and his preference for meat loaf with egg. There was a culinary side- swipe it for Vice- Mayor Susan Linhart. When she took office in the town hall chief, had to settle for her husband at home with sausages and cabbage. For the fun at the clown- known vaudeville hits were provided me a new text. Went to the special relationship between Linhart and Mayor Rudolf healer it in a folk music piece, " On Memorial Day since the healer was not there, aha ( hooray) , and thats why the speech was shrill, the Susan L. .

Normally they would take on such days the mayor necklace, but Rudi said NO, because the head is ihrn never pure. " The clowns had another satirical verse for the town hall boss: bonny " And in it at the town meeting in the town hall, Falleri, warn people reading de Kennan Koane Schuidl, fallera, a healer as Rudi is so oana, even the appliess hard Falleri, so he parked allerwei in the fire service access. " High mobility confessed to the priest of the town clowns. Which was placed in the mouth: " I drive so much bike, here I love to bike, only to Taufgesprch, then the nursing home over, in between i hau nei at Mama mia no dessert.

Then I step into the pedal, and tell her I could do . . . visit the church, I enjoy the day, because I like to eat and drive like a bike " The relationship with the neighbors Ebersberg was reflected: " The fastest way to Ebersberg, on Gsprait is officially closed, right mia dslaps her environment, seven kilometers are driving more. Only that the building is worth more in Ebersberg Kapser on a mountain, the oanzig Scheen, because where hi de Baun, ummeschaugn Kennan after Grafing " And one more example of the good neighbor. " Yes in Ebersberg eikaffa was wia z Fuas laffa to Russia, the is a joke as if ma sagad that since Gottlieb Arbat is quite fui, Ebersberg mois egg money, lack of Dene Stelln ei, wos no, clear Deats eggs in sewage Wiesham wegga and ned only dream of shopping arcades. " The District Office has also noted: " It was a Munich publisher, to the District Office a request for it aufrolln dean of Arts prospectus httn Wolln few Landkreisbuidl. The district administration says it Kemma equip you, per buidl expensive of the 25 mosquitoes. The publisher said, her hand, no quite fresh, the other county table schiams bern vain. " August, Giagl Wiggal and also reported their political access, " Seitm letztn years as is now fei, in Grafing a clown party, founded in Varietys imagine you put mia zwoa district administrators. At the first meeting then was a, because you want Walter B. excuse yes, and since Gietl ned or hads mind is somewhere else hi to eat. " And what about now with the scandal of the single meeting: " Cabin Fever hot the part, according to the internet is super cool.

DMarlene had a phone, also mia ham her number, then select 7 7 9 9, so you meet singles, Koan Schneun " report the clowns. And to solve, " Well you learn there really only kenna, a handful of the men and a handful of men, it ratchets cozy by the fire, he ratchets with her and she with him. "

You all complain that the only thing to do but themselves to blame for this that is happening or has come! After all, she manages to so successfully every offer that appeals to the youth zerstren! Oh there to play music after 22 clock still drink the alcohol because knnt so save your geheuchel ye! Best example of a neighbor known Disco in Marshall celebrates a party yourself after about 12 clock midnight your guests away true she called the police because she too loud in the disco next door true! This is an example nurmal dafr how wrong you all been! ( Incidentally I have witnessed the incident itself) Some of you seem to think the wood is only for old churches and Valid load Spieser there is!

And thus are more police officers miss their ego trip on the youth in Holzkirchen NO THANKS! And on the editorial staff of Mercury should one probably do not always completely beitrge Delete all but only a few words that fit in a non- contributory!

24. 05. 11 / Taufkirchen - almost to the day exactly one year ago that the host ( 32) of the Ritter- Hilprand- Hof Taufkirchen in the orientation of a wedding ceremony almost did not survive. Now shocking details were known. After a scramble for supplies of alcohol, several guests went off on him brutally, and had inflicted severe head injuries.

On Tuesday, in continuing the Prozeses before the Regional Court Munich I, one of his staff recalled the mass brawl. In tears, described the young womans gaping head wounds, from which the pulsating blood gushed out only pretending. She took the head of the head in his lap, to protect him from further attacks.

Meanwhile, the 32- year- old looked closer to death than to life. " He told me to align their three children a greeting and tell them that he loved her, " recalled the 20- year- old. Together with a colleague who had taken off his T- shirt, she tried to stop the bleeding.

In the meantime, approached the first police patrol the yard. But the officials had not given the amount of thrashing married in the kitchen. " I was taken by the hand and pushed into the kitchen. They had since pure, " the woman said. The police officials in the meeting room, guarding the three defendants had to smile right then. The trial continues.