Day: August 3, 2017

The Russian defense Ministry and the Syrian opposition have agreed on the third security zone

World

Following the results of last July 31 in the Cairo negotiations between representatives of the Ministry of defense of Russia and the moderate Syrian opposition reached agreement on the functioning of the third zone of de-escalation, North of the city of HOMS. This was stated by the official representative of the military Department Igor Konashenkov. His words “Interfax”. “Today, August 3, from 12 PM local time (coincides with Moscow), the moderate opposition groups and units of government forces completely stop the fire from all weapons”, — said Konashenkov. The General stressed that, as in the existing two zones of de-escalation, the cease of hostilities in the area, “HOMS” does not apply to terrorist groups “Islamic state” (IG) and “Jabhat EN-Nusra” (both banned in Russia). Konashenkov added that the opposition has pledged to expel from its controlled areas of HOMS province for all units who joined the terrorists. In the area

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The media learned about the cooperation of Zuckerberg’s former campaign strategist for Clinton

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Mark Zuckerberg c wife Priscilla Chan The founder of Facebook mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan has hired Joel Benenson, a former chief strategist of the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton, as a consultant. It is reported by the website Politico, citing sources. According to him, the company Benenson Strategy Group, involved in opinion polls, will conduct research for the charity Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Interlocutors told Politico that Zuckerberg with his wife pledged to give 99 percent stake in Facebook worth about $ 45 billion to charity. In January, the couple hired the political strategist of the presidential campaign of Obama in 2008, David Plouffe, as well as Ken Mehlman, who headed the election campaign of President George W. Bush in 2004. As noted Poltico, cooperation with Benenson, who was also the chief adviser to former US President Barack Obama, have only fueled the rumors about the increased political

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The Minister of defence of Poland accused the Soviet Union of collusion with Nazi Germany

Politics

Photo: Reuters MOSCOW, 1 Jul — RIA Novosti. The Minister of defence of Poland Anthony Macierewicz in a speech on the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the Warsaw uprising accused the Soviet Union of collusion with Nazi Germany, the purpose of which, according to him, was the destruction of the poles. “The history of the last 80 years would have looked different if this is an unprecedented generation of independent Poland was not so badly destroyed as it happened because of the criminal German and Soviet colossus. Warsaw also would have looked differently,” said Makarevich, speaking at the capital’s Pilsudski square, his words reported by the local media. According to the Minister, the main “motor of the struggle” during the Warsaw uprising of 1944 was to restore “an independent national Polish state.” “It was an idea that unites all Varsovians and poles who opposed German and Soviet barbarism. They

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Scientists: educational games do not particularly affect the brain

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Scientists: educational games do not particularly affect the brain Puzzles and educational games can improve brain function, according to experts, however, are still advised to give them time. The report of the world Council for preservation of health of the brain says that is of great benefit to the brain can be playing a musical instrument, sewing or gardening. Thus the earlier a person starts to engage in these activities, the greater the likelihood of saving, he’s got brain activity in old age. How to make your own brain work more effectively, As lack of sleep affects the brain: the largest study in the history of Elon Musk intends to implant a computer into the brain of What color is gray matter: the 3D model of the human brain. The report of the organization, uniting scientists from around the world on how to preserve the health of the human brain.

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What is emotional intelligence and why it is so important

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What is emotional intelligence and why it is so important Emotional intelligence — concept, causes debate. Some say that it was not scientific enough, others see emotional intelligence the key to success in all spheres of life, from higher wages to a happy relationship. Is it really so? About what is emotional intelligence and why it is important, Russian service Bi-bi-si talked to Konstantin Petrides is a Professor of psychology and psychometrics at University College London. Ability to unite the mind, logic and emotions Bi-bi-si: What is emotional intelligence? When first it became known about it? Konstantin Petrides: Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive own emotions and to manage feelings effectively to solve problems. Interest in emotional intelligence emerged in the early XX-th century due to the inability of the classical IQ tests (intelligence quotient) to explain the peculiarities of motivation and human behavior. However, the ancient Greeks thought

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A resident of Novosibirsk received a suspended sentence for trafficking in imaginary Spitz

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A resident of Novosibirsk received a suspended sentence for trafficking in imaginary Spitz The Lenin district court of Novosibirsk has sentenced a local resident, selling non-existent puppies, to 2,5 years of imprisonment conditionally with a trial period two years. On Wednesday, August 2, reported on the website of the court. A woman named Vetrova found guilty of fraud (parts 1 and 2 of article 159 of the criminal code). The guilt she fully acknowledged. According to the court, sentenced have committed illegal acts in the period from 2015 to 2016. She posted online ads on behalf of someone else about puppies Pomeranian. When he appeared willing to buy a dog, Vetrova negotiated with them the cost and terms of the transaction, I asked her to transfer money to a Bank card, and then promised to bring a pet to the right address, notes “Interfax”. Customers paid the full amount, but

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The inspector of the Arkhangelsk reserve fell from the overturned boat and drowned

Russia

On the Pinega river in Arkhangelsk region overturned boat with two inspectors of pinezhskiy nature reserve, reported on the website of the regional investigative management of SK on Thursday, August 3. The incident occurred near the village of pigeon. The body of 25-year-old man was removed from the water, his 52-year-old colleague keep looking. In fact the incident started investigation verification. In July, during rafting on the river in Kamchatka Krai died guide. Drove the raft with tourists from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 64-year-old conductor lost consciousness, causing the boat capsized. Tourists managed to get to shore, and retrieve from the water body of the guide, who was already dead. The preliminary cause of death men heart attack.

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Rogozin explained the removal of tweets about “reptiles”-Romanians desire to remind myself

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Dmitry Rogainerogaine: Rogozin found the culprit in the failure of his visit to Chisinau Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin commented on the Moldovan channel NTV, the decision to remove the tweet sharp criticism to address of authorities of Romania. On Wednesday, July 28, RIA Novosti reported. “First, this is a good reason in order for these labels to remind you. First time [an information about] when they are placed, the second time they shot,” — said Rogozin, adding that “the time for emotion has passed and it is time to clear the information space for a real answer.” At the same time, the politician called the incident with his participation “an unprecedented and very dangerous”, because this situation can happen to each person made “illegal sanctions lists”. “And if some country such as Romania will be arbitrary, boorish way to block the airspace to civilian aircraft, commercial, regular if

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Kuyvashev was a candidate for Governor of Sverdlovsk region

Russia

Eugene Kuyvashev Acting Governor of Sverdlovsk region Yevgeny Kuyvashev (“United Russia”) was a municipal filter and registered the candidate on a post of the head region. On Thursday, August 3, reports TASS with reference to the regional electoral Commission. It specified that the head of the region presented to the Commission the maximum required number of signatures of municipal deputies or elected heads of cities 132. According to the Agency, the regional election Committee has already registered for the elections of the Governor five candidates: state Duma Deputy Igor Toroshin from the liberal democratic party, deputies of the city Duma of Ekaterinburg Dmitry Sergin (Russian party of pensioners for social justice) and Konstantin Kiselev (“Green”), the Deputy of legislative Assembly of Sverdlovsk region Dmitry Ionin (“Fair Russia”) and the managing Director of “Plus Bank” Alexey Parfenov (CPRF). Informed of the race was eliminated, the mayor of Yekaterinburg Yevgeny Roizman, the

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The Ministry of emergency situations of Abkhazia announced the names of those killed in the explosion of the Russians

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The Ministry of emergency situations of Abkhazia announced the names of those killed in the explosion of the Russians The Abkhaz authorities have identified the two people killed in an explosion at a military warehouse in the Gudauta district of the Russians. About it RBC have informed in Ministry of emergency situations of the Republic. According to head of the press service of Ministry of emergency situations of Abkhazia Mizan Lomia, the victims of the explosion were two residents of St. Petersburg. “[Died] Pankova Elena, born in 1970, Timofeeva Elena, born in 1962”, — said the representative office. According to Lamii, with them were found a resident of Podolsk, Moscow region. “Dmitrieva, Lyudmila, born in 1954. With a broken arm she was taken to hospital”, — he said. The representative of the Ministry added that a group of tourists from Russia did a horse ride in the area where the

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