March 7, 2017 – Page 12 – Russian Reality

Appointed as the new Director of White house communications

March 7, 2017 RR World

The assistant to the President and Director of it administration and communications appointed Michael Dubke. This is stated in the message on the White house website. Dubke previously was a founding partner of the company Black Rock Group. It was created by media to ensure the election campaigns of a number of Republican politicians. In early February, it was reported that President Donald trump is disappointed, how did the first two weeks, his spokesman Sean Spicer. Initially he held two posts — the White house spokesman and Director of communications. In this regard, it was decided to find Spicer partner who in the new administration will handle public relations. The decision on the appointment of Spicer to the position of the official representative of the White house was taken in December. During the presidential campaign, trump he was a representative of the National Committee of the Republican party.

One of the most wanted British criminals found behind the wardrobe

March 7, 2017 RR World

Law enforcement officers in the British city of Bradford (County of West Yorkshire, England) detained one of the most wanted criminals after he discovered it during a search for a wardrobe. On Monday, March 6, according to the page police Department in Facebook. Law enforcement officers searched for the man in four locations and found at the very last house. “The suspect hid behind a wardrobe. He was arrested and taken to the detention center”, — noted in police. The detainee is suspected of committing numerous serious crimes of a sexual nature. He will be deported to their homeland in Slovakia. In November 2016, a resident of the U.S. state of Oklahoma has found in his closet a stranger, who was a fugitive from the law. 11-year-old Presley brown saw the reflection of the Flight of Coke in the mirror in the bedroom. The screams of the American women ran

Escalator cut the leg visitor to the Mall: video

March 7, 2017 RR Events

The visitor trade centre in Malaysia has received a serious leg injury, going down on the escalator. Video of the incident publishes Daily Star. The shot shows the girl sitting on the floor and with her foot dripping blood. And on the escalator sticking one of the metal panels. It was she who cut the leg to a customer. It is reported that she was hospitalized and already on the mend. According to employees of the shopping centre, the escalator is not installed yet because is out of order. Video: dailystar.co.uk

Novak spoke about the prospect of Russia joining OPEC

March 7, 2017 RR Events

Russia has no plans to join the Organization of countries-exporters of oil (OPEC). This was at the energy conference CERAWeek said Russian energy Minister Alexander Novak, his words leads RIA Novosti. “Today do not consider the question of Russia joining OPEC. But our interaction at this stage showed that there is the need and feasibility of cooperation between the countries from the point of view of cooperation and the development of new technologies”, – said Novak. In his speech the Russian Minister of energy also said that our country now has proven oil and gas reserves for more than 50 years. The cost of production, at the moment, is $ 10-15 per barrel. Photo: Valeriy Melnikov / RIA Novosti

WADA has spent millions of dollars to investigate the situation with doping in Russia

March 7, 2017 RR Events

The world anti-doping Agency (WADA) spent on investigating the situation with doping in Russia more than 3.7 million dollars. With an annual budget of $ 30 million, stated on the official website of the organization. In December 2016, the Commission, under the leadership of the McLaren unveiled the second part of the report about doping in Russian sports. Then, the IBU (international biathlon Union) were given a list of athletes suspected of using illegal substances. However, at the end of February this year, the leadership of WADA has stated that the report of the independent Commission under the leadership of Richard McLaren insufficient evidence of the involvement of Russian athletes for violating anti-doping rules. Photo: Olaf Heil imagebroker / globallookpress

Kiev gave Moscow a list of 400 prisoners in Ukraine Russians

March 7, 2017 RR Russia

Parliament Commissioner for human rights Valeria Lutkovska has prepared a list of 400 prisoners the Russians, who are on the territory of Ukraine. On Monday, March 6, said Russian Ombudsman Tatyana Moskalkova, the TV channel “Russia 24”, reports TASS. “We have agreed today in Geneva that in case of need to visit those citizens associated with the condition of serving their sentences, with the provision of medical care, it will provide me with assistance in the opportunity to come to Ukraine and visit our citizens,” — said Moskalkova. According to her, the Russian authorities have for several years appealed to the foreign Ministry and the prison authorities of Ukraine to obtain information about prisoners. Moskalkova held an informal meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Valeria Lutkovskaya on March 6. “Discussed the movement of Ukrainian citizens contained in the IR of Russia on the territory of Ukraine, agreed to continue the practice

The unusual name is a crime or a gift: do we need a law prohibiting “defamatory” names

March 7, 2017 RR Uncategorized

The unusual name is a crime or a gift: do we need a law prohibiting “defamatory” names TASS talked to a lawyer, an expert on the effect name and the owner of an unusual name to find out what they think about the story of a boy named BOC RVF 260602, and the new bill. In March, the state Duma plans to consider the bill on the prohibition to register in bodies the registry office the names consisting of numerals, of numerals, abbreviations, and profanity. The justice Ministry has already called it a bill prohibiting “defamatory” names. As explained by the author of the document Senator Valentina Petrenko, today, parents cannot be required to give children names that do not violate their rights and interests. As an example, she cites the story of a boy with the name BOC RVF 260602 (Biological object of man kind Voronin — frolovs born

Zoologists have proposed an explanation of the contrasting color of pandas

March 7, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Zoologists have proposed an explanation of the contrasting color of pandas American zoologists suggested explanation for the contrasting black and white coloring giant pandas. According to their hypothesis, the white parts of the pandas help them to remain invisible in snow and black — to hide in the shadows. The article was published in the journal Behavioral Ecology. The contrasting black and white coloration, like giant pandas or zebras, are pretty rare in mammals and its adaptive significance is not always clear. Earlier zoologists from the University of California in Davis showed that the zebras of their black and white stripes help repel bloodsucking insects. Now the same group of researchers decided to find out what is the role of black-and-white color of giant pandas. The authors decided to test all the main existing hypotheses attempting to explain the meaning of the color of pandas. So, the hypothesis warning coloration

Psychologists: the Abuse of social media leads to social isolation

March 7, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Psychologists: the Abuse of social media leads to social isolation Fans of spending time in social networks, sometimes in their favor claim that it helps them to communicate. However, new research has shown that “too much Facebook” only leads to social isolation. Social isolation, the researchers imply the absence of a sense of belonging, relationships and true interaction with other people. Scientists claim that the presence of social exclusion is closely linked to the risk of illness and death. “Currently, mental health problems and social isolation similar to the epidemic among young people,” said study author Dr. Brian Primack, Director of the University’s Centre for research in the field of media, technology and healthcare in Pittsburgh. Surfing in social networks temporarily relieves symptoms of social isolation, the researchers note. The abuse of social networks has a negative effect, reducing the number of “live” interaction. Add to this the already known

Russia has advocated the connection of the Kurds to the talks on Syria

March 7, 2017 RR Politics

Photo: Reuters Russia considers necessary the participation of the Kurds and representatives of the “Astana platform” of the Syrian opposition in the talks on Syria. This was announced by Russia’s permanent representative to the UN office at Geneva Alexei Borodavkin, reports TASS. He expressed regret that the fourth round of negotiations in Geneva, they were not invited. According to him, were not invited “many others dear to Syria’s opposition.” “The resolution 2254 of the UN Security Council prescribed to the delegation of the opposition was more broadly representative. “Er-redsky”, “Moscow” and “Cairo” of the group, even taken together, do not represent the whole spectrum of the Syrian opposition,” he said. Earlier it was reported that Russia called on the Syrian opposition to carry out the disengagement from terrorists.