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Monday, April 22, 2013

A fork vibrator to fight obesity

An electronic fork that vibrates when eating too fast went on sale Wednesday in the online platform to promote inventions Kickstarter.com, while its French creators say they can help fight obesity and digestive problems. People who contribute at least $ 89 on the website to raise funds for the invention receive a HAPIfork (that's his name)  before general release, scheduled forconsumers in the U.S. and Europe later this year. "Although our product is still a prototype, we are excited about the global response so far," he said in a statement Fabrice Boutain, founder Product designer HAPILABS, based in California. "We believe this is a confirmation of the movement increasingly greater health awareness of consumers in order to have more control over issues affecting the digestive and weight issues , as well as more serious problems, such as diabetes and other diseases chronic ", he said. The HAPIfork , invented by Frenchman Jacques Lepine, is based on research that suggests that people can lose weight by eating more slowly. The object has LED lights, a USB connector and software for computers and smartphones that allows users to monitor their progress towards a way of eating slower, ie healthier.

Premier League l Manchester United, on the verge of a new title


Manchester United  waited almost a year this day , considering he still feels immense pain for what happened in the previous season:  Argentina's Sergio Aguero scored an amazing goal in injury time to declare victory over Manchester City Queens Park Rangers and, therefore,  the title of the run by Roberto Mancini  as the "Red Devils" almost celebrated at the home of Sunderland. On Monday, in an  Old Trafford  that will have more than 75 000 spectators, the cast led byAlex Ferguson will have  in their hands the chance to sentence mathematically the championship 2012/2013 , knowing that  leading by 13 points to its rivals , which only have five commitments ahead to terminate your participation in the contest. Only  the 27th win in the campaign could secure the victory lap  before his people as equal before should still awaiting an outcome that date all the fans want to celebrate. And few believe that will happen, because as local, the United won in 14 of the 16 codisksencourage touched him. On the other side will be  Aston Villa, a team working 17 ° with 34 points  and only three above the line of the relegation to the Second Division. Then the responsibilities are the same as those of the host, although both are forced into different struggles. In case of winning the title,  would be the number 20 for Manchester history , which would be entrenched as  the most successful  of England over Liverpool (18) Arsenal (13) and Everton (9). But if you look at the statistics since the creation of the current format under the name Premier League, would become the 13 ° lauro on a total of 21 editions. 

Facebook adds free calls on Android


The social network added to the implementation of its instant messaging service, Facebook Messenger , an interesting new feature: it will now be possible to make free voice calls from mobile phones with the Android operating system. This feature has already been added to the devices iPhone from Apple for users of theUnited States and CanadaTo make use of the free calls, users must have the latest version of Facebook Messenger, or Facebook Home installed on your Android device.

NBA l Spurs defeated the Lakers at the start of the playoffs


The veterans Tim Duncan the owner Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili appeared fully to lead San Antonio to achieve the first point of the series of first round of the playoffs in the Western Conference of the NBADuncan hit his 139th playoff game with double figures marker to dunk 17 points and capturing 10 balls in the rebounding battle, while Parker added 18 points to win and eight assists. Argentina's Ginobili , who was injured in the Regular temporda, made ​​a decisive contribution off the bench , including three triples. The Lakers, ranked seventh in the West and who were not on the verge of entering the playoffs, had to return after eight games to his stellar guard, Canadian Steve Nash , but the absence of their star Kobe Bryant -injured in the Achilles tendon. The Lakers were better by Dwight Howard with 20 points and 15 rebounds , and the Spanish Pau Gasol with 16 points, 16 rebounds and six assistsFirst turn, Paul George led the Indiana Pacers to a 107-90 victory over the Atlanta Hawks  to take a 1-0 lead in their series by the Eastern Conference . He scored 23 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and 12 assists.

Paraguay turn right and elects as president Horacio Cartes


The Colorado Party one of the oldest in Latin America, returned to take the reins of Paraguay after beating rivals in elections this Sunday.And what did the hand of billionaire Horacio Cartes, political novice and investigated at the time by alleged money laundering. Official data released by the Superior Court of Electoral Justice (TSJE) grant victory to tobacco tycoon 56, who appeared at the head of the opposition Partido Colorado. According to the president of this organization, Alberto Ramirez Zambonini, Cartes "is the winner" of the election to get the 45.91% of the vote, with 81.06% of ballots counted. His main rival, Efrain Alegre has obtained 36.84%. Alegre has been submitted to the elections leading the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA), which for this election formed with other center-right forces the Alliance Paraguay AlegreThe socialist Mario Ferreiro has been relegated to third place with just 5.69% of the ballots, followed by 3.43% Carrillo Hannibal, candidate of the leftist Frente GuasĂș led by ousted President Fernando Lugo. The representative has encryption TSJE participation in 68.37%, about 3.5 million voters. The Paraguayans have also chosen this Sunday a new vice president, the 45 members of the Senate, 80 of the Chamber of Deputies and the governors of 17 provinces. However, has not spread TSJE data in this regard.

'Won Paraguay'

After meeting his victory, Horacio Cartes greeted his followers, who has said that, with him, "won the Republic of Paraguay". "It is a victory of the Republic of Paraguay because we won all Paraguayans, won the match but won the Republic of Paraguay , "he said. Cartes, wearing white shirt, began his first public speech as presidentvisibly moved by thanking the "almighty" this "great civic celebration." "As Paraguayans should feel very proud of what we have been able to show the Paraguay and the world," said the Colorado, which celebrated the victory by the Future Vice President Juan Afara. "We want the party ratificarle distinguished me to represent you, the greatest and most beloved of the world, the National Republican Alliance (ANR, Colorado Party's official name) a commitment made during the campaign and now ratificarle all parties and not part of any political party that is committed to all Paraguayans "he said.

A past in power

Shortly before the results, Cartes denounced the existence of a plan to assassinate him . The red leader's lawyers received a call from a Military Intelligence agent, warning that his client's life was in danger. Cartes urged people, especially their followers to remain calm. "Nothing and nobody can thwart the will of the Paraguayans to move in a new direction, to eradicate poverty and provide a better future for their children, "said candidate. Cartes promised to renew his party, to bury the image I had, to be the group most authoritarian and patronage of the country. It is recalled that the Reds were the masters of the country since 1947and for six decades, including the period of 45 years in which they were the backbone of the dictatorship of Alfredo Stroessner. Its hegemony ended in 2008 after the accession to the presidency of Fernando Lugo, the head of a center-left alliance.

First reactions

Once these first moments of tension, the Liberal candidate has taken a loss to Horacio Cartes. Half an hour before the scheduled announcement of preliminary official results of the Superior Court of Electoral Justice (TSJE), Alegre has appeared before the press and recognized an advantage of 5-7 points Cartes. "We have made ​​an extraordinary effort. Unable to" victory, admitted liberal. Victor also congratulated his predecessor as president, Federico Franco, who said that the transfer of power will be done "calm and peaceful". In several messages on his Twitter account, said Franco have communicated with the opposition to congratulate Cartes colorado as "president-elect" and made his "disposal." "We confirmed it Horacio Cartes my commitment to a smooth transition, serene and peaceful," said the liberal Franco, who must hand over power on 15 August. "On August 15, the power delivered quietly and peacefully," guaranteed Franco, who congratulated the Paraguayan people and said that in today's elections "there are no winners or losers". "Today democracy won" , he maintained. The on Sunday were the first elections conducted after Parliament Lugo depose from office in June 2012, for "maladministration". The rulers of neighboring countries responded to institutional coup against former bishop of Mercorsur suspending Paraguay and Unasur, the two main regional organizations. It is assumed that the fourth smallest country in Latin America will be readmitted in these forums, on 15 August, when Horacio Cartes take up office.

The "Vampire" bites Suarez in Liverpool


Luis Suarez was again featured in the Premier League for their annotations and their misconduct. The Uruguayan bit his arm to Serbian defender Branislav Ivanovic after a struggle in the area, was spared a red card, and on the seventh extra minute after minute 90, final equalized Liverpool 2-2 at Anfield Road in front to ChelseaLondoner team went ahead through Brazilian midfielder Oscar (26 ') . Equalized in the second half Daniel Sturridge (52 ') , but the Belgian Eden Hazard (57 ') , a penalty, came to grant temporary victory to the visitors. After the bite not warned by the referee of the match, the "Pistolero" head Uruguayan scored in the last minute of overtime. In 2010, when he played for Ajax , Suarez had been sanctioned by the Dutch FA (KNVB) with seven dates after biting an opponent. This time, his victim was Otman Bakkal footballer PSV. With the goal against Chelsea on Sunday, the 34th day of the Premier League , the Uruguayan striker reached the 23 points to continue as top scorer in the league. The Dutchman Robin van Persie , Manchester United, follows with 21.

Premier League l The United can scream champion after the fall of City


The Manchestety City won away and kept its remote illusion of fighting for the championship, but in London, Tottenham turned it over in six minutes with three magnificent goals and figure of Gareth Bale . The United has 13 points and may hold the title to six rounds remaining. The run by Roberto Mancini controlled the game and won with the French early goalSami Nasri . But they failed when extending the lead and ended defeated. Bale threw a center with three fingers and Dempsey broke the far post for equality in the75th minute . Two minutes later, Defoe received outside the box and put the ball in the stick farthest Hart. And at 81, the Welshman Bale made ​​it 3-1 end. In six minutes, Manchester City lost the match and left him on a platter the title to his neighbor. On Monday, if United beats Aston Villa will be the new champion.