Killed in the crash of an Mi-8 in Svalbard scientists was the random companions

The three men killed in the crash of helicopter Mi-8 of the Svalbard archipelago, originally was not supposed to fly this flight. About the Agency RIA Novosti said the Deputy Director of the company “Konvers Avia” Dmitry Zhelyazkov. According to him, a research Institute of the Arctic and Antarctic was the boat, but they are unable to use it due to bad weather, and flying in the same direction the helicopter decided “to throw”. Jeliazkov said, scientists had to pick up scientific instruments. Earlier on 4 November, the rescuers brought to the surface the skeleton of the helicopter and bodies of people is not detected. The voice recorder will be delivered for decoding to Moscow, parametric black box crashed in the ocean, Mi-8пока not detected. Russian Mi-8 crashed on October 26 in the area of the Spitsbergen archipelago. On Board were eight people: three employees of the research Institute of

FAS threatened RZD fined for lack of cheap tickets

The Federal Antimonopoly service has threatened the daughter of Russian Railways with a fine in case the sale of tickets in couchette and General cars until November 16. This was reported on the website of the Department. FAS explains that the law “prohibits the actions of a dominant economic entity which result in the infringement of interests of consumers”. Also, the regulator clarified that this issue will be discussed in the government on 10 November. Earlier, Russian Railways announced that it would temporarily suspend the sale of tickets in couchette and General cars. In the company of such a step is explained by the fact that FAS has not taken a decision on the level of tariffs for passenger transportation for the next year. It was noted that all other categories of tickets will remain on sale. The suspension of sales will not affect high-speed trains “Peregrine Falcon”. Background: the

NYT: the melting of Antarctic glaciers is accelerating

NYT: the melting of Antarctic glaciers is accelerating So in October from the Pine Island glacier broke the array, four times exceeding the area of Manhattan island. NEW YORK, November 4. /Offset. TASS Igor Borisenko/. Two of the largest glacier on the coast of Antarctica to quickly slide into the Amundsen sea, and in the case that they will eventually melt, Global sea level for several hundred years will increase by almost a meter. With such a forecast made by the newspaper the New York Times, which published a series of satellite photos showing the edge of the glacier Pine Island Glacier and Thwaites glacier Glacier over the past two years. In August 2015 from the Pine Island glacier broke off a large iceberg in April of this year at the ice array deep crack appeared in October from glacier broke ice massif, four times exceeding the area of Manhattan

Heroes or fools? The Japanese are pilots kamikaze

Heroes or fools? The Japanese are pilots kamikaze During world war II, thousands of Japanese pilots volunteered to become pilots of the bombers, breaking in the fight against the enemy their planes to the glory of the Emperor. 70 years later, the correspondent Bi-bi-si Mariko OI asked the question: what heroes the kamikazes of yesteryear mean for today’s Japanese youth? Irrational, heroic, and stupid — so three young people in Tokyo answered a question about his attitude to suicide bombers. “Heroic? — said Sanpei, hearing the answer his younger brother Sho. — I didn’t know that you were so right-wing views”. These numbers are difficult to confirm, but it is believed that three or four thousand Japanese pilots deliberately crashed their planes, attacking the enemy. It was thought that only 10% of these attacks were unsuccessful, but the actions of the suicide bombers managed to sink about 50 ships of

Kakadu threatened the flow of Internet Australians

Kakadu threatened the flow of Internet Australians The Australian national broadband network (NBN Co), to spend on the construction of fiber optic cables in the country $36 billion, was suddenly faced with a formidable enemy — cockatoo. Jeltuhay these birds have long been known to Australian farmers for their omnivorous. Cockatoos not only destroy crops, but also sharpening their beaks on the wooden window frame. However, now feathered like the cables that are paving companies serving telecommunications towers, according to Investing.com. “They constantly sharpen their beaks and as a result, attack and destroy everything that gets in their way. Unfortunately, these birds attracted our cables,” — said one of the employees of NBN Co. Biologists say that the cockatoos are not attracted to artificial materials, they prefer to sharpen their beaks on the tree. In this case, according to experts, the birds react to the color or location of the

The Embassy of Finland in USA asked for help in the search for actor Matt Damon

Matt Damon The Embassy of Finland in USA appealed to users of social networks to help the diplomats to get in contact with American actor Matt Damon. The announcement posted on the website of the Embassy in Facebook. The Embassy staff want the artist, whose grandfather was an ethnic Finn, recorded a video greeting for the citizens of the centenary of independence. “All human beings are related to each other. Perhaps you are the one who will help us to find Matt?” — stated in the message. In the comments one user said that the famous actress Pamela Anderson, too, has Finnish roots, and he would like to see a message from her. Matt Damon repeatedly mentioned in an interview about his origins. His grandfather from the mother at birth was called John of Pari, but later he changed his name to sounding more American Paige. Finland from 1809 to

FAS threatened RZD fined for lack of cheap tickets

The Federal Antimonopoly service has threatened the daughter of Russian Railways with a fine in case the sale of tickets in couchette and General cars until November 16. This was reported on the website of the Department. FAS explains that the law “prohibits the actions of a dominant economic entity which result in the infringement of interests of consumers”. Also, the regulator clarified that this issue will be discussed in the government on 10 November. Earlier, Russian Railways announced that it would temporarily suspend the sale of tickets in couchette and General cars. In the company of such a step is explained by the fact that FAS has not taken a decision on the level of tariffs for passenger transportation for the next year. It was noted that all other categories of tickets will remain on sale. The suspension of sales will not affect high-speed trains “Peregrine Falcon”. Background: the

Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri resigned, fearing for their lives

Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri resigned, fearing for their lives The Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad Hariri has unexpectedly resigned, saying in a televised address that does it out of fear for his life. Father politician Rafik Hariri in 2005, was the victim of an assassination attempt. “I feel that against me is brewing a conspiracy. We live in an atmosphere similar to the one that preceded the death of the Martyr Rafik Hariri,” said he, blamed Iranian-backed Shiite movement Hezbollah. Father politician Rafik Hariri, also head of the government of Lebanon, was killed by a car bomb explosion in 2005. Saad Hariri was Prime Minister from 2009-2011 and returned to the post in November last year, promising a “new era for Lebanon” after two years of political instability. According to Hariri, Iran “sows fear and destruction” in neighbouring countries, including Lebanon. Tehran-supported Hezbollah is fighting in Syria on the side

The winner of “Battle of psychics” arrested on a stolen Bentley in St. Petersburg

Employees of traffic police have detained in St.-Petersburg the winner of the TV show “Battle of psychics” Swami Dashi (Peter Smirnov) on a stolen Bentley. On Saturday, November 4, according to “Fontanka”. According to the publication, the car at which wheel there was a psychic who stopped near the metro station “Vyborg” 1 Nov. When checking it turned out that the machine was broken identification number (VIN). After that, the driver was taken to the regional police Department, which was registered by the material of the inquiry. Sam Bentley was sent for examination. As stated by Swami Dashi machine — used, bought it in its current state and that it could be stolen, knew nothing. Peter Smirnov, better known as Swami Bodhi Dashi, won the 17th season of “the Battle of psychics”, which failed in December 2016. In addition, he was awarded the title of the mysterious psychic of the