Mavis Vanik In Massachusetts, an employee of the hospital Mavis Vancsik won the largest ever US jackpot won by one person. Reported by the Associated Press. The nominal size of the jackpot — 758,7 million dollars. The woman, however, chose to receive a lump sum payment in the amount of $ 480 million, or $ 336 million after taxes. Those winners who choose regular payments for several decades, in sum, get more money. 53-year-old Vancsik, who has two adult children for 32 years was engaged in clerical work in the Department of nursing Mercy medical center in Springfield. She has already notified her employer that she was leaving. This jackpot is the second — largest lottery prize in the United States. It is inferior to win in Powerball in the amount of $ 1.6 billion, which, however, was shared by three winners in January 2016. Vanik bought five tickets. In
Day: August 25, 2017
Veteran-narkopolitseyskie of US traded heroin for sex
American narkopolitseyskie Stanley Davis, who served in law enforcement in Philadelphia for 21 years, traded heroin for sex. It is reported Philly.com How did you find the investigators, the man met with two women in Kensington. They wanted to buy drugs, Davis suggested instead to become informants for the police. In the case is not reported whether they agreed, however, defendant began to message them in social networks. Over time he began to write about having sex with one of these women, and sent her a picture of his naked body. They decided to meet. During the first date before sex, she used heroin and crack cocaine. During the second Davis handed her a few bags of heroin after sexual contact. The man decided to try this tactic with the second he met in Kensington a drug addict. It worked. However, the story became known: the first a friend of
The state Department reported 16 victims in Cuba U.S. diplomats
The U.S. Embassy in Cuba As a result of “incidents” in Cuba affected 16 employees of the U.S. Embassy. As reported by RIA Novosti, said at a briefing, state Department spokesman Heather Nauert. However, she refused to talk about the nature of incidents, who could stand behind them and what is the condition of the victims. “I can’t tell you who’s involved. The investigation is ongoing. We want to find those responsible and bring them to justice,” said Neuert. “The source of incidents” is also not detected, she added. Earlier CBS News reported that the doctor who examined working in Havana American and canadian diplomats, diagnosed them light traumatic brain injury and presumably the Central nervous system. Diplomats complained of symptoms such as hearing loss, nausea, headaches and balance disorders. The state Department said that “incidents” began to occur starting from the end of 2016. A source familiar with the
Putin meets with Armenian President
Photo: RIA Novosti The President of Russia Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the President Serzh Sargsyan noted the improvement of relations between the two countries. About it reports “Interfax”. “This year we are celebrating the good date within the framework of our cooperation, 25 years was the establishment of diplomatic relations in a few days — August 29 — will be 20 years since the signing of our key Treaty on friendship, strategic cooperation”, — said Putin. The President of Russia noted that over time “the relationship between Russia and Armenia seriously strengthened”. “We have intensively supported political dialogue, cooperation is on a bilateral basis and in the sphere of economy and security, military Affairs. We are actively cooperating within international organizations and integration associations,” Putin said, proposing to discuss these issues. Sargsyan noted that he is glad once again to meet with the President of Russia, citing foreign-policy
Medina commented on the situation with Serebrennikov
Photo: RIA Novosti Medina commented with Director Serebrennikov, placed under house arrest: this is a very sad situation
On the Hollywood walk of fame discovered a star of Charles Aznavour
On the Hollywood walk of fame discovered a star of Charles Aznavour NEW YORK, August 25. /TASS/. The French chanson star Charles Aznavour appeared Thursday on the Hollywood walk of fame in Los Angeles (California). Broadcast of the opening ceremony of the memorial sign has led the Hollywood chamber of Commerce. “I would like to say something important. I am French and Armenian. To separate one from the other is as impossible as to separate milk and coffee, mixed in one vessel,” — said in English 93-year-old Aznavour. He described as “a fantastic opportunity to use the advantages of two cultures, if you want to do something useful.” “I use French at work, however, the language my family always was and will remain Armenian language,” he continued, to the applause of the guests and residents of Los Angeles, home to one of the largest in the Armenian Diaspora. “Two days
Paramedic from Massachusetts won the lottery the largest amount in history
Paramedic from Massachusetts won the lottery the largest amount in history WASHINGTON, 24 Aug — RIA Novosti, Alexei Bogdanovsky. The organizers of the Powerball lottery called the owner of the winning 758,7 million dollars — she was the paramedic from Massachusetts Mavis Wanchic, told CNN. This is the largest amount in history, is won by one person, although not the largest jackpot. 2015 Powerball passes under the new rules, which increased the number of jackpots, but lowered the already low odds of one particular ticket to win. If before the probability of winning estimated at 1 to 179 million, now 1 to 292 million. Wanchic, who has two adult children, said he was in shock when I realized that I had won the jackpot. From work it drove a colleague to make sure Wanink all right. JUST IN: Lottery officials reveal Mavis Wanczyk as the winner of the $758.7 million
In Canada, unveiled the sculpture of Justin Trudeau from butter
In Canada, unveiled the sculpture of Justin Trudeau from butter A group of sculptors of the Canadian national exhibition presented the sculpture to the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, made entirely of butter, the magazine writes Daily Mail. Trudeau depicts two pandas on hand. Reportedly, the inspiration was the picture of 2016, where the Prime Minister of Canada is holding two newborn pandas at the Toronto zoo. The publication notes that the sculptors David Salazar and Olenka kleban “will have to work around the clock on the show to create all the necessary conditions to maintain the sculpture.” Here’s Justin Trudeau made out of butter because why nothttps://t.co/iVx0dACm8a pic.twitter.com/G8eGRqR0zw — BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) August 23, 2017 During the download an error has occurred.
Putin will attend the judo world championship in Budapest
The President of Russia Vladimir Putin will take part in the opening ceremony of the 31st world judo Championships August 28 in Budapest. On Thursday, August 24, according to the Kremlin website. Emphasizes the Pro-Russian President to visit Hungary at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The heads of state also plan to hold a separate meeting. Earlier Thursday it was reported that the Hungarian University of Debrecen intends to bestow on Putin the title of “Honorary citizen”. August 17 it became known that the President of Russia invited to the opening of world judo championship, as is the honorary President of the International Federation of this sport. Putin has visited this year in Budapest. On February 2 the Russian President held talks with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban in the Hungarian Parliament. The world judo Championships in 2017 will be held in the Hungarian capital in the
Russians began to eat more cakes and pastries
The consumption of cakes and pastries among Russians has increased dramatically in June, when he reached two kilograms a year per person, but it does not approach pre-crisis 2.5 kgs. It is reported RIA Novosti with reference to the Center of research of the confectionery market (CICR). In ZIKR noted that this is happening after almost two years of reducing consumption. “That category has one of the highest levels of price growth in comparison with other kinds of sweets to 5 per cent in June 2017 June 2016 and 2 percent in comparison with January of the current year”, — said the researchers. Separately it is reported that the dynamics of growth of production figures for the production of pies and cakes has grown since the beginning of the year when production increased by about 4-5 percent. A leader in the production of cakes and pastries are Moscow and Moscow