The Briton was out on the bridge 15 thousand coins and showed the reaction of passers-by London resident Jamal Macmorran (Jamahl McMurran) organized in the Twitter stream unusual experiment: the photographer, Music Lana (Lana Mesic) he scattered on the pavement of 15 thousand coins and watched the reaction of passers-by. It is reported by Mashable. Music couldn’t figure out what to do with the coins that remained with her after an art project. So they Macmorran decided in real time to tell what feelings in people is causing such a find. So my Airbnb guest and I decided to place 15000 2p coins on the canal and record what would happen…. #coinsbythecanal pic.twitter.com/2oe93Bv0Ka — Jamahl (@JHM_UK) may 17, 2017 The bridge was visible from the apartment window of Macmurray, so the organizers of the venture could monitor what is happening. Bloke on the right: “that looks like a good idea…
Day: May 19, 2017
The picture of Jean-Michel Basquiat, sold at Sotheby’s for a record $110,5 million
The picture of Jean-Michel Basquiat, sold at Sotheby’s for a record $110,5 million The painting is untitled and dates back to 1982. MOSCOW, may 19. /TASS/. Canvas Bohemian artist Jean-Michel Basquiat sold Thursday for $110,5 million at Sotheby’s in new York. This was reported by Agence France-Presse. According to him, this amount was the largest ever paid for a work of Basquiat’s brush. Sold the painting is untitled and dates back to 1982. On a blue background with black paint drawn outlines of a human head. This Jean Michel Basquiat portrait just sold for $110.5 million at Sotheby’s – a record for any American artist https://t.co/gGHX1fJGLS pic.twitter.com/SXu5PQJDJ7 — Bloomberg (@business) may 19, 2017 The painting found a new owner 10 minutes after the start of the auction, says France-Presse.
In Moscow starts the action “To work by bike”
In Moscow starts the action “To work by bike” MOSCOW, may 19 — RIA Novosti. The all-Russian action “To work by bike” will begin in the Russian capital on Friday and will last until may 28. On Friday each participant, who will ride my bike to and from work or school, you will be able to take advantage of discounts and participate in competitions, a list of which can be viewed on the website. In Moscow on 19 may will be organized a special point, where participants will be able to get Souvenirs and treats. On this day, and on may 28, residents will be free to bring the bike in commuter trains. In addition, the city Bicycle “Bicycle” has prepared special offers and contests — free rental of bicycles for registered members will increase from 30 minutes to 60 minutes, and the tariff “Day” will cost 120 rubles instead
In the state Duma introduced a bill on penalties for illegal magical activity
In the state Duma introduced a bill on penalties for illegal magical activity MOSCOW, may 19 — RIA Novosti. In the state Duma introduced a bill to establish criminal responsibility for illegal traditional medicine and the implementation of occult and magical activities with a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment, if the result of such activity was the death of a man, reported RIA Novosti, the author of the bill, the Deputy Vitaly Milonov (EP). The criminal code is proposed to add a new article 235. So, for the illegal occupation of traditional medicine by a person not granted the permission specified by the law and the exercise of occult and magical activities, if these acts entailed by negligence the infliction of harm to human health or damage to property on a large scale is proposed to punish by a fine in the amount up to 120 thousand roubles or
The Bundestag has simplified the rules of deportation of unwanted migrants
The Bundestag has simplified the rules of deportation of unwanted migrants The Bundestag adopted the amendments to the legislation that will facilitate the deportation of migrants who have been denied the right to asylum in Germany, reports Deutsche Welle. Now people will be sent outside of Germany even if the country from which he arrived, will not send his papers. Also the police will be able to detain migrants for up to 10 days if they are suspected of endangering national security. Up to the present time to detain suspects it was possible for four days. In addition, MPs are allowed to restrict the freedom of those who at entry into the country provided inaccurate information. Arrived in the country will also have to stay in temporary accommodation until, until immigration authorities will not consider their application. Also seized from the legislation point, in accordance with which a person automatically
Ran over pedestrians in new York driver charged
Richard Rojas Richard Rojas, who has made arrival on pedestrians on times square in new York on may 18, charged. About it reports CNN with reference to the statement of the city police Department. The suspect is charged with 20 counts of attempted aggravated murder. The man in the red Honda drove into a crowd of pedestrians at the intersection of 45th street and Broadway. Eyewitnesses said that the driver acted deliberately. According to them, the car rode against the traffic and on the sidewalk, knocking down pedestrians. In the death of 18-year-old girl, with another 22 people were injured. The driver managed to detain hot on the trail. It was the 26-year-old former American soldier. When questioned he explained to guards that “heard voices” and thought that I would die. He also admitted that shortly before the incident did drugs. Rojas got into the field of view of the
Turkey has offered to replace U.S. representative in the coalition against ISIS
Brett Mcguirk Ankara urged Washington to change the US special envoy Brett Makhorka in the anti-terrorist coalition to combat grouping “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia). This was stated by Minister of foreign Affairs of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu, reports Anadolu. The Turkish foreign Minister said that the special representative of the President of the United States provides its clear support for terrorists from the Kurdistan workers ‘ party (PKK) and the Kurdish “Forces people’s protection units” (YPG). “We need to change it on this post,” — said the Turkish Minister. In an interview with NTV channel, Cavusoglu said that during his recent visit to Washington, the Turkish side received assurances from U.S. partners that weapons sent US Syrian Kurds will not be used against Ankara. May 9, the us administration approved the delivery of heavy weapons to the Syrian Kurds for the liberation of Raqqa from ISIS militants. A
Three people were injured in a fire at Google
Three members of staff were injured in a fire that broke out during the developer conference Google in California. It is reported by the Houston Chronicle. The event took place in mountain view. According to preliminary data, the fire broke out in the kitchen of the building where the conference was held due to problems with the fryer. The flame managed to be extinguished quickly. The victims received medical assistance. 5 March it was reported that as a result of fire in private residential house in the town of Warwick (Massachusetts, USA) killed five people. The fire broke out in the kitchen, and from there spread throughout the structure, which eventually almost completely burned. In the fire killed a woman and her four children.
Archaeologists have discovered in Moscow wooden pavement of the XVII-XVIII centuries
In the center of Moscow on Bolshaya Lubyanka, archaeologists found a wooden bridge of XVII-XVIII centuries, in monitoring the repair of water supply, reported on the website of the municipality. It is noted that under the layer of soil at a depth one to two metres were logs, and over a wooden bridge it was found the pavement of a later period: cobblestones XIX — early XX century. In narrow trenches, the scientists also found dozens of artifacts, confirming that this place was a dense traffic: horseshoe, Shoe heels, copper coins, nails and pottery. “Most of the small finds Great success belongs to the XIX century. Archaeologists explain this by the fact that the neighborhood, on Lubyanka square, then there was a fountain with drinking water, and the townspeople often came to him. Besides, the drivers stayed on Bolshaya Lubyanka to dial in the water fountain for horses”, — stated
Brechalov expressed readiness to go on elections of the head of the Udmurt Republic from the EP
Alexander Brechalov Acting head of Udmurtia Alexander Brechalov decided to participate in elections of the head of the region, which will be held this fall. He said this to journalists on Friday, may 19, reports “Interfax”. Brechalov added that can be run from the “United Russia”. “If our colleagues [from the EP] on the political Council so decide, is willing to cooperate in this matter with the party,” he said. May 18 published an interview in which Brechalov called the optimization of the number of officials in Udmurtia, one of the main tasks for the near future. Among the priorities he has also provided quality work with references of citizens. On 4 April the President of Russia Vladimir Putin has appointed Brechalov, the acting head of the Udmurt Republic. His predecessor, Alexander Soloviev, a suspect of bribery, was removed from office in connection with loss of trust. Alexander Brechalov since