In the UK universities are getting rid of books by authors who do not recognize the Holocaust and climate change, writes the newspaper the Sunday Times. Some institutions, including Cambridge, had been removed from libraries the books of David Irving as literature denying the Holocaust. As notes the edition, supporters of the ban believe that such literature contains false and dangerous public statements. They also insist that the University library refused the literature of supporters of feminism, creationism and eugenics. In particular, University libraries may disappear the book feminists Andrea Dworkin and Catharine MacKinnon, as well as an essay on the climate of the former British energy Minister Nigel Lawson. However, as the newspaper notes, not all academics support the ban. In October 2017 88-year-old resident of Germany Ursula Haferbek was sentenced to six months in prison for Holocaust denial. In January 2016 at a public event, she stated that
Day: October 30, 2017
British sailors check for drugs because of the carousing with prostitutes
The UK Ministry of defence obliged all military personnel in submarines to be tested for drug use. The reason was the scandal with the crew of the nuclear submarine “Vidzhilent” (HMS Vigilant). About it reports The Sunday Times. According to the newspaper, after the incident, widely reported in the media, defence Minister Michael Fallon met with the commander of the Navy Admiral Philip Jones. Fallon has ordered to check all divers. Saturday, October 28, it became known about the dismissal from service of nine British sailors, who served on the nuclear submarine “Vidzhilent.” Blood soldiers found traces of cocaine. In addition, divers suspected of organizing parties with drugs while the submarine was on a mission off the coast of the United States. One of them was accused of having sex with a prostitute, another court-martialled due to the fact that he, without the permission left, to see a girl. It
Invasion of the octopus in Wales concerned scientists
Invasion of the octopus in Wales concerned scientists MOSCOW, 29 Sep — RIA Novosti. On the Welsh coast in County Cardigan jumped dozens of octopuses, reports The Telegraph. For three days the animals for unknown reasons, were out of the water and crawled on the sand. Strange behavior of octopuses has puzzled locals. According to them, nothing like they’ve never seen before. Crispy octopus — a fairly common species in Britain, but they live at a depth of about one hundred meters. During the download an error has occurred. A biologist from Bristol University Steve Simpson called the behavior of the octopuses “very strange”. At the National marine aquarium in Plymouth James Wright expressed concern that cephalopods may be something wrong. “Too many individuals on the same beach, it is very strange. Octopus found even in the tidal zone, and this indicates that, unfortunately, is not all right,” he said.
The network showed “the whole of Russia in one photo”
The network showed “the whole of Russia in one photo” Twitter users organized a funny flash mob, posting funny pictures about Russia under tweet blogger tournament Sergey D. this was brought To the attention of the publication TJ. In the original tweet the author posted a picture of the motorway. Judging by the signs, this is the Ring road around St. Petersburg. The picture shows that the sky overcast, the rain. “ALL of RUSSIA IN ONE PHOTO,” signed by Sergey D. ALL RUSSIA IN ONE PHOTO pic.twitter.com/H7JvXK2nQe — Sergey D (@sd0107) October 29, 2017 The joke provoked a lively response. ALL RUSSIA IN ONE PHOTO pic.twitter.com/AzczEEbhIf — stas (@dandyST) October 29, 2017 ALL RUSSIA IN ONE PHOTO pic.twitter.com/cLWQELuYek — Ruzana (@Ruzayan) October 29, 2017 ALL RUSSIA IN ONE PHOTO pic.twitter.com/IubF9A4F62 — ? (@SlavaCereteli) October 29, 2017 ALL RUSSIA IN ONE PHOTO pic.twitter.com/yGwg0V5krV Mikhail Kondratyev (@Papochkin) October 29, 2017 All Russia
The American scholar called the most popular in 2017 female name in the world
The American scholar called the most popular in 2017 female name in the world MOSCOW, 29 Sep — RIA Novosti. The most common female name in the world in 2017 was the Sofia. To such conclusion came the Creator of the site babynamewizard.com Laura Wattenberg. According to the Daily Express, Wattenberg analyzed data about the names of newborns in 48 States. She found out that Sofia is leading in Russia, Italy, Switzerland, Slovenia, Mexico, Estonia, Argentina and Chile. I was just amazed that such different languages and cultures have chosen the same sound at the same time.Laura Wattenberg Laura Wattenberg is one of the world’s most renowned experts on names. She is interested in how cultural and etymological aspects of human names. In 2005, Wattenberg published the book the Baby Name Wizard.
In Ivanovo fired naming children roundnose because of the Bulk teacher
Teacher of secondary school No. 14 of Ivanovo, which led the conversation with the disciples about the opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has been fired from work for gross violation of professional ethics and the law “On education”, said the head of the Department of education of the city administration Elena Uvarova, reports Ivanovo News. Juferova has already apologized for the actions of the teacher. Her name is not reported. From the recording of the conversation, published Ivanovo News, it follows that the teacher in discussion with the children Navalny called them “roundnose” and “sticks”. On 24 October, the head of the state office of public Prosecutor of Russia on supervision of observance of the rights and freedoms of citizens Larisa Kopteva said that Alexei Navalny has no right to participate in presidential elections in March 2018.
The cause of death of 14-year-old Russian model in Shanghai
The employer of the deceased in China, the Russians denied reports that she died from exhaustion. According to the medical report, the cause of death was multiple dysfunction of internal organs, writes Global Times. According to General Director of model Agency ESEE Model Management Zheng Yi, the death of Vlada D. has nothing to do with the show “Shanghai fashion week” ended a week before her death. The employer claims that the girl had breaks in work, the working day lasted about eight hours, and workload in comparison with other models was moderate. According to a medical report, which was submitted to the Global Times model Agency, she was suffering from pyosepticemia (blood poisoning). 14-year-old model from Perm was taken to a hospital in Shanghai on October 25 and died two days later. It was assumed that the girl could die from exhaustion. As reported Sunday, October 29, model Agency,
The man stabbed himself in the chest with a knife in front of police officers in Orenburg region
On the motor road near Orsk, Orenburg region man stabbed himself in the chest after police stopped his car for verification of documents, the website Урал56. As it turned out, the driver was drunk and did not have the rights to drive the car. Police had the man first aid. Arrived on the scene the ambulance was hospitalized. October 14, in the Yakut village Ogorodtakh a drunk driver crashed into a group of schoolchildren. One student was killed and three were hospitalized.
An unauthorized rally of Navalny gathered in Tambov, 250 participants
An unauthorized rally of Navalny gathered in Tambov, 250 participants In place of the inconsistent public events in Tambov there are about 250 people, including representatives of the media, said on Sunday the Ministry of internal Affairs in the city of Tambov. Police and Regardie ensure the protection of public order and security. The organizers of the unsanctioned rally were informed about the illegal status of the last meeting, reported in the city administration.
Damascus considers Raqqa still captured
Damascus considers Raqqa still captured BEIRUT, 29 Jul — RIA Novosti. Syrian Rakka is still captured, and so it will be as long as the city does not come under the control of the Syrian army, according to Syrian national news Agency SANA, citing a source in the foreign Ministry of ATS. Earlier, the “Syrian democratic forces,” announced the complete liberation of Raqqa from the militants with the support of the coalition headed by the USA. The representative of the defense Ministry major General Igor Konashenkov said that the coalition achieved victory in raqqa, simply erasing it from the face of the earth. “Syria confirms that the city of raqqa — still captured the city. We can not be considered released until you enter the city the Syrian army, which is fighting against ISIS*”, — quotes Agency the source in the foreign Ministry. According to him, messages from the USA