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Football betting scandal

28.07.2011 18:42

The Syndicate

Racketeers have a lock on international soccer. They make several million a year by fixing matches. Who are the bosses running the betting ring mafia? How do they operate? For the first time, a member of a large cartel blows the whistle.

Football betting scandal

10.03.2011 18:54

2 International Matches + 7 Penalty Kicks = Millions for the Mafia

In early February, two strange international matches took place. There were hardly any people in the audience and no television cameras to broadcast it. The participants among them Bulgaria?s national soccer coach Lothar Matthäus, did not suspect that racketeers had apparently organized the matches. Stern magazine?s investigation shows: It was the perfect scam.

Ahmad Wali S.

07.10.2010 18:28

"Mom, we are conquering Afghanistan"

He worked in Hamburg, where he had a wife, a mistress and family. Then Ahmad S. disappeared. On the phone, he had told his mom that he wanted to die a martyr. Now, he is being held by the CIA and his testimony has caused fear all over Europe.

Fight against the betting mafia

16.09.2010 17:49

The UEFA scandal

Did the soccer club FC Bayern Munich throw a game for the Russian mafia? Were entire national teams paid off for the FIFA Soccer World Cup? Anti-corruption officials at the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have made these unbelievable accusations. But according to information attained by stern, the lead investigator has been taken by a con man. Europe?s soccer chief Michel Platini has a problem.

The ticking bomb

16.09.2010 17:25

Iran could ignite a nuclear weapon in six months

No secret service in the world knows more about Iran?s nuclear weapons program than the German "Bundesnachrichtendienst". The German Foreign Intelligence Service (BND) is convinced that the government in Teheran already has a nuclear bomb. Iranian engineers are working overtime to produce a corresponding missile. And they are getting help from German companies.

The Holy War

16.06.2011 16:18

What are these men planning?

Agents at the Federal Office of Criminal Investigation are watching over 100 potential Islamic terrorists. They know names, faces, meeting points. But only seldom, with enormous effort and the help of ex-Islamists, do the investigators get an answer to the most important question: What are these men planning?

Blog "American Venture"

04.05.2011 20:21

Nail on the head

Aufgrund meiner eigenen Job-Situation, dass ich noch nicht weiss, was und wo ich im nächsten Schuljahr unterrichten bzw. machen werde poste ich den folgenden Artikel. Besser kann man die Situation nicht beschreiben. WHEN we don’t get the results we want in our military endeavors, we don’t blame the soldiers. We don’t say, “It’s these lazy soldiers and their bloated benefits plans! That’s why we haven’t done better in Afghanistan!� No, if the results aren’t there, we blame the planners. We blame the generals, the secretary of defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff. No one contemplates blaming the men and women fighting every day in the trenches for little pay and scant recognition. And yet in education we do just that. When we don’t like the way our students score on international standardized tests, we blame the teachers. When we don’t like the way particular schools perform, we blame the teachers and restrict their resources. Compare this with our approach to our military: when results on the ground are not what we hoped, we think of ways to better support soldiers. We try to give them better tools, better weapons, better protection, better training. And when recruiting is down, we offer incentives. We have a rare chance now, with many teachers near retirement, to prove we’re serious about education. The first step is to make the teaching profession more attractive to college graduates. This will take some doing. At the moment, the average teacher’s pay is on par with that of a toll taker or bartender. Teachers make 14 percent less than professionals in other occupations that require similar levels of education. In real terms, teachers’ salaries have declined for 30 years. The average starting salary is $39,000; the average ending salary — after 25 years in the profession — is $67,000. This prices teachers out of home ownership in 32 metropolitan areas, and makes raising a family on one salary near impossible. So how do teachers cope? Sixty-two percent work outside the classroom to make ends meet. For Erik Benner, an award-winning history teacher in Keller, Tex., money has been a constant struggle. He has two children, and for 15 years has been unable to support them on his salary. Every weekday, he goes directly from Trinity Springs Middle School to drive a forklift at Floor and Décor. He works until 11 every night, then gets up and starts all over again. Does this look like “A Plan,� either on the state or federal level? We’ve been working with public school teachers for 10 years; every spring, we see many of the best teachers leave the profession. They’re mowed down by the long hours, low pay, the lack of support and respect. Imagine a novice teacher, thrown into an urban school, told to teach five classes a day, with up to 40 students each. At the year’s end, if test scores haven’t risen enough, he or she is called a bad teacher. For college graduates who have other options, this kind of pressure, for such low pay, doesn’t make much sense. So every year 20 percent of teachers in urban districts quit. Nationwide, 46 percent of teachers quit before their fifth year. The turnover costs the United States $7.34 billion yearly. The effect within schools — especially those in urban communities where turnover is highest — is devastating. But we can reverse course. In the next 10 years, over half of the nation’s nearly 3.2 million public school teachers will become eligible for retirement. Who will replace them? How do we attract and keep the best minds in the profession? People talk about accountability, measurements, tenure, test scores and pay for performance. These questions are worthy of debate, but are secondary to recruiting and training teachers and treating them fairly. There is no silver bullet that will fix every last school in America, but until we solve the problem of teacher turnover, we don’t have a chance. Can we do better? Can we generate “A Plan�? Of course. The consulting firm McKinsey recently examined how we might attract and retain a talented teaching force. The study compared the treatment of teachers here and in the three countries that perform best on standardized tests: Finland, Singapore and South Korea. Turns out these countries have an entirely different approach to the profession. First, the governments in these countries recruit top graduates to the profession. (We don’t.) In Finland and Singapore they pay for training. (We don’t.) In terms of purchasing power, South Korea pays teachers on average 250 percent of what we do. And most of all, they trust their teachers. They are rightly seen as the solution, not the problem, and when improvement is needed, the school receives support and development, not punishment. Accordingly, turnover in these countries is startlingly low: In South Korea, it’s 1 percent per year. In Finland, it’s 2 percent. In Singapore, 3 percent. McKinsey polled 900 top-tier American college students and found that 68 percent would consider teaching if salaries started at $65,000 and rose to a minimum of $150,000. Could we do this? If we’re committed to “winning the future,� we should. If any administration is capable of tackling this, it’s the current one. President Obama and Education Secretary Arne Duncan understand the centrality of teachers and have said that improving our education system begins and ends with great teachers. But world-class education costs money. For those who say, “How do we pay for this?� — well, how are we paying for three concurrent wars? How did we pay for the interstate highway system? Or the bailout of the savings and loans in 1989 and that of the investment banks in 2008? How did we pay for the equally ambitious project of sending Americans to the moon? We had the vision and we had the will and we found a way. Dave Eggers and Nínive Clements Calegari are founders of the 826 National tutoring centers and producers of the documentary “American Teacher.� By DAVE EGGERS and N�NIVE CLEMENTS CALEGARI Published: April 30, 2011 New York Times

Obama ist US-Präsident

20.01.2009 18:53

Die Antrittsrede im Original

Direkt nach seiner Vereidigung als 44. Präsident der USA hat Barack Obama sich mit einer dramatischen Rede ans Volk gewandt. stern.de dokumentiert die Ansprache im Original.

Kultur

20.05.2012 16:36

Gwisdek und Harfouch sind «Schmidt & Schwarz»

Andere Paare würden nach der Scheidung am liebsten nie wieder miteinander reden.

Blog "Der Weinlakai"

14.11.2008 18:00

Der beste Wein des Jahres 2008!

Alljährlich stellt der Wine Spectator eine Liste mit den 100 besten Weinen des Jahres zusammen. Besonders interessant ist die Top-Ten und der am Freitag (14. November, 16:00 Uhr) bekannt gegebene Gewinner-Wein. Erfahrungsgemäß ist dieser anschließend sehr schnell vergriffen bzw. der Preis dafür exorbitant gestiegen. Der Weinlakai wird die Top-Ten und den Gewinner in diesem Artikel veröffentlichen – inklusive noch "unverdorbener" Einkaufsquelle. ++++BITTE GEBEN SIE HIER DEM WEINLAKAI IHRE STIMME++++ Damit die Auswahl der zehn besten Weine besonders spannend ist, werden sie in einem Countdown auf der Website des Wine Spectator veröffentlicht. Beginnend mit Platz 10 und 9 wird jeden Tag heruntergezählt. Am heutigen Tage sind wir bereits bei Platz 2, 3 und 4 angekommen. Jedoch sind manche Weine entweder gar nicht oder nur noch für sehr hohe Preise in Deutschland zu bekommen. Der Weinlakai zeigt in jedem Fall in seiner unten stehenden Liste den bestmöglichen Preis in Deutschland! In 2007 hieß der Gewinner im Übrigen 2005 Clos des Papes. Ein grandioser Châteauneuf du Pape, der vor der Auszeichnung für ca. 38,- EUR über die Ladentheke ging. Mittlerweile kostet der Wein beim kostengünstigsten (!) Händler rund das Doppelte. Weine sind natürlich keine Aktien, doch erhöht es den Spaßfaktor, wenn man weiß, dass ein gekaufter Wein an Wert gewinnt. Der Mensch ist und bleibt eben ein Jäger und Sammler. In diesem Sinne: Weidmannsheil! Hier nun die Weine der Top-Ten – täglich aktualisiert: Platz 10 2007 Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma County (Rotwein, USA) 93 Punkte Originaltext des Wine Spectator: The Seghesio family has been making wine for a century in northern Sonoma County and farms more than 400 acres of Zinfandel in Alexander and Dry Creek valleys. They make a range of vineyard-designated Zinfandels, such as Home Ranch and Cortina, and a bottling from the oldest vines. But for this Sonoma County 2007, winemaker Ted Seghesio tapped his diverse grape sources for a more widely available, well-priced wine. Aged 11 months in 75 percent American oak, it's complex, with a supple texture and a spicy finish. Tasting Note: A seductive and vigorous Zinfandel, with smoky black cherry and blueberry aromas and youthful wild berry, sage and cracked pepper flavors that have a lingering finish and zesty tannins. Drink now through 2012. 68,000 cases made. 18,80 EUR ( Achtung, hier gibt es nur den 2006er. Er wurde mit 91 Punkten des Wine Spectator bewertet): C&D Weinhandel Platz 9 2007 Mollydooker Shiraz McLaren Vale Carnival of Love (Rotwein, Australien) 95 Punkte Originaltext des Wine Spectator: Carnival of Love is one of the few great Aussie Shirazes priced less than $100. Mollydooker owners Sarah and Sparky Marquis buy the grapes from the Gateway Vineyard, a property planted in 2000. They aim for 4 tons per acre from the site, but severe drought in 2007 reduced yields by nearly half. The wine finished primary fermentation in barrel to better integrate the flavors and tannins of the 100 percent new American oak. Tasting Note: Big, rich and terrifically ripe. A lithe mouthful of pure wild blueberry and Asian spices, with swirls of plum and other berries as the finish rolls on, unimpeded by tannins. In the end, this has elegance to go along with its power. Drink now through 2017. 2,596 cases made. 120,00 EUR (viel zu teuer, denn der Wein kostet anderswo – Verfügbarkeit vorausgesetzt – um die 60,00 EUR). Platz 8 2005 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Rotwein, Frankreich) 96 Punkte Originaltext des Wine Spectator: One of the largest estates in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, this property is owned and run by the Perrin family. In 2005, they produced their best regular cuvée since 1989 (Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year in 1991). The Beaucastel vineyard produces dense and explosive wines from a collage of 13 different grapes, most notably Grenache and Mourvèdre. Each is fermented separately in concrete or wooden vats. The third year of drought, 2005 only intensified the concentration and structure of this ageworthy red. Tasting Note: Really dense and locked up now, this is packed with dark fig, currant and blackberry fruit shrouded by layers of tar, hot stone, bittersweet licorice and espresso. The long, dense finish has a great tug of iron buried within it. Best from 2011 through 2030. 15,000 cases made. 54,00 EUR (ein sehr guter Preis): Aux Fins Gourmets Platz 7 2005 Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac (Rotwein, Frankreich) 96 Punkte Originaltext des Wine Spectator: Owner Alfred Tesseron has masterminded one of the most remarkable turnarounds on Bordeaux's Left Bank in the past decade, elevating the quality of Pontet-Canet's wines beyond that of fifth-growth. While Pauillacs such as Château Mouton-Rothschild and Château Latour draw much higher prices, Pontet-Canet too crafts powerful wines, built for aging, that express its vineyards planted on poor, gravel soils half a mile from the Gironde River. Tasting Note: Black in color, with aromas of blackberry, black licorice, tar, mineral and fresh flowers. Full-bodied and powerful, with ultrafine tannins that last for minutes on the palate. A polished, thought-provoking wine. Shows wonderful purity of Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2014. 20,830 cases made. 91,50 EUR ( großartiger Wein zu einem aber mittlerweile nur noch bedingt empfehlenswerten Preis): Weinhandel Diehl Platz 6 2004 Pio Cesare Barolo (Rotwein, Italien) 94 Punkte Originaltext des Wine Spectator: This big, juicy, chewy wine is one of Piedmont's most reliable and widely available quality blended Barolos. Pio Boffa represents the fourth generation to run this estate, located in the heart of Barolo's capital of Alba. He sources Nebbiolo grapes from the winery's own vineyards in the Serralunga d'Alba commune and supplements them with grapes from trusted suppliers in the region. Tasting Note: Extremely attractive aromas of blackberry, fresh mushroom and mahogany. Full-bodied, with lovely fruit, soft tannins and a long finish. Chewy, yet balanced and pretty. Builds on the palate. A big and juicy red. Best after 2010. 7,000 cases made. 37,50 EUR ( ein sehr guter Preis!): Gastro Italia Platz 5 2005 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau (Rotwein, Frankreich) 95 Punkte Originaltext des Wine Spectator: Brothers Daniel and Frédéric Brunier represent the third generation of Bruniers to run this famed estate. With a large (173 acre) contiguous vineyard, a rarity in the appellation, the Bruniers rely heavily on Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah to produce their top red cuvée. Tight and almost gravelly in feel when young, the wine has a proven ability to reward cellaring. The 2005 is a blue-chip bottling from a structure-driven vintage. Tasting Note: This is dense and chewy, but not tiring to drink, thanks to fresh acidity and an edgy, gravelly feel that drives the blackberry, currant and sweet spice notes. The long finish has great briary grip, with notes of garrigue and hot stone checking in. Best from 2010 through 2030. 15,830 cases made. 45,90 EUR ( wurde bereits nach oben angepasst, war hier noch vor Kurzem für 39,00 EUR zu bekommen): Bacchus-Vinothek oder hier für 45,00 EUR, aber nur im 6-er-Gebindepreis: C&D Weinhandel Platz 4 2005 Château Guiraud Sauternes (Süßwein, Frankreich) 97 Punkte Originaltext des Wine Spectator: Bordeaux's sweet wines shared the limelight in the region's legendary 2005 vintage. Many châteaus, like Guiraud, long under the direction of Xavier Planty, produced their best wine ever. During the harvest, grape pickers passed painstakingly through the estate's 210 acres of 35-year-old Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc vineyards, selecting only grapes affected by botrytis. By harvest's end, each acre yielded only enough grapes for 54 cases of wine, with about 20 percent of that set aside for the estate's second label. Tasting Note: Delivers lots of botrytis spice, with lemon tart and cooked apple. Full-bodied, with loads of cream and vanilla and an intense tropical fruit and honey aftertaste. Long and viscous, with a layered and beautiful spicy finish. Hard not to drink it now. Best after 2014. 8,000 cases made. 44,90 EUR (ein sehr guter Preis): WeinPalais Platz 3 2005 Quinta do Crasto Douro Reserva Old Vines (Rotwein, Portugal) 95 Punkte Originaltext des Wine Spectator: This red from Portugal's Douro River Valley is at the crest of the new wave of high-quality table wines issuing from the historic heartland of Port. Up to 30 different grape varieties from old-vine vineyards compose this refined blend. Some of the grapes are foot-trodden in lagares during initial fermentation, and the wine is then aged 18 months in French (85 percent) and American oak. It is neither fined nor filtered before bottling. The winemaking team includes Manuel Lobo, Dominic Morris and Tomás Roquette. Tasting Note: Deeply colored, with intense yet refined aromas and flavors of kirsch, boysenberry, dark cherry and spice. The fruit is supported by focused notes of mineral and graphite, and the finish is loaded with dark chocolate and medium tannins. Drink now through 2015. 19,90 EUR Nun überall AUSVERKAUFT! Platz 2 2005 Château Rauzan-Ségla Margaux 97 Punkte Originaltext des Wine Spectator: Estate manager John Kolasa claims that nature did the lion's share of the work in 2005, leaving him and his team with a relatively simple job. Yet vast investment at the estate since the mid-1990s by the owners, who also control Chanel, enabled Rauzan to reap the benefits of a great growing season. The estate's grand vin, which reached a quality pinnacle in 2005, is 54.5 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 39 percent Merlot, 5 percent Petit Verdot and 1.5 percent Cabernet Franc, selected from 74 of the 128.5 acres of vineyards. Tasting Note: Very beautiful aromas of crushed berry, flowers, currant and Indian spices follow through to a full body, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. Extremely polished and beautiful, with a seamless texture. Best after 2014. 10,000 cases made 90,00 EUR AUSVERKAUFT! Platz 1 2005 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta Colchagua Valley 96 Punkte Originaltext des Wine Spectator: Since its outstanding debut 1997 vintage, Casa Lapostolle's Clos Apalta bottling has helped to establish Chile as a premier red-wine region. Owner Alexandra Marnier-Lapostolle and her team created a blend of Chile's unique Carmenère variety, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from the estate's oldest vines in Colchagua's Apalta sub-valley, then kept refining: fermenting in smaller lots, hand-destemming berries and constructing a gravity-flow winery. All this came to fruition in the long, warm, dry 2005 vintage, easily Chile's modern best. Marnier and new winemaker Jacques Begarie blended in 4 percent Petit Verdot for the first time, adding aroma and color. Rich and velvety, the 2005 Clos Apalta should reward cellaring. The wine's price has remained relatively modest through the years. Tasting Note: Gorgeous aromas of warm ganache and mocha lead to a rich, velvety palate loaded with currant, fig paste, black licorice, cassis bush and bramble notes. The long, juicy finish has great grip and density, with echoes of graphite, dark fruit and mineral. Should greatly reward cellaring. Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2009 through 2019. 5,987 cases made. 59,- EUR (ein guter Preis): Pro-Idee