December 8, 2017 – Page 8 – Russian Reality

Revealed the ultimate possibilities of the human body

December 8, 2017 RR Russia

French scientists have identified the limits of the human body. A study published in the journal Frontiers in Physiology, reports the Daily Mail. Experts analyzed information about changing the limits of human capabilities over the last 120 years and came to the conclusion that they already achieved. Without the artificial intervention of Homo sapiens is not superior to indicators such as lifespan, body growth and physical endurance. Image: frontiersin.org 1/3 “Over the last ten years in some African countries, the growth decreased; this suggests that some companies can no longer provide adequate food for their children and maintain their health,” says co-author Jean-Francois Toussaint of the University of Paris. Currently the tallest people on the planet are considered to be the Dutch men, whose average height is 185 centimeters. In the ranking of life expectancy by the world health organization is leading Japan (86.8 years for women).

“Officials will motivate black list”

December 8, 2017 RR Politics

“Officials will motivate black list” Prosecutor General Yury Chaika told how the Supervisory authority counteracts corruption. On the eve of International day against corruption, the General Prosecutor of Russia Yuri Chaika, the Agency which coordinates the work of all law enforcement bodies to counter corruption, said the head of the Department of crime Maxim Baryudina about the features of this work. — What is the damage from corruption crimes? — As follows from the results of investigation of criminal cases, the amount caused by the crimes of corruption of material damage over the past two years and three quarters amounted to more than 148 billion rubles. Acting primarily to protect the interests of society and state prosecutors jointly with other law enforcement agencies solve problems on minimization and liquidation of consequences of acts of corruption. Thanks to the taken measures it was succeeded to improve the performance for compensation of

Health Ministry proposes to label products according to the degree of usefulness

December 8, 2017 RR Politics

Health Ministry proposes to label products according to the degree of usefulness The Ministry of health proposes to label products that meet a healthy lifestyle. To this end, the Ministry plans to stick to products that will be divided into three groups, the insignia. The concept already is on the coordination in the government office, confirmed in a press-service of the Ministry of health “news”. Under the program, expected to launch in April 2018, the first group includes products that do not contain harmful elements. This fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables, fresh and frozen meat, poultry, fish as well as eggs and cereals. The second group would be those products that do not qualify for the designation “healthy” chocolate, confectionery and energy bars, drinks and alcoholic beverages. The third will be the products and value of their components, which include the product to a healthy diet. Dried fruit, nuts, cereal,

Former Argentine President Kirchner accused of treason

December 8, 2017 RR Politics

Former Argentine President Kirchner accused of treason Argentina’s ex-President Cristina de Kirchner was charged with treason. The court believes that she was involved in the explosion of the Jewish cultural center that killed 85 people. A Federal judge has accused the former President of Argentina Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner of treason and called for her arrest on the case of explosion at the Argentine Jewish cultural center in Buenos Aires, which occurred in 1994. This is stated in the materials of the court, writes The Washington Post. The judge accuses Kirchner that she covered up the role of Iran in the attack, which killed 85 people, in exchange for a “potentially lucrative trade agreement.” For the arrest of the former President asked the court to deprive her of immunity. At the moment, Kirchner holds the post of Senator. In addition, the court arrested three former supporters and aides of the

VKS RF destroyed a week more than 1.3 thousand fighters in Syria

December 8, 2017 RR Army

Long-range bomber Tu-22M3 © Vladimir Smirnov/TASS MOSCOW, December 8. /TASS/. Air and space forces (VKS) of the Russian Federation for a week has made 550 sorties in Syria, which killed more than 1,3 thousand units of international terrorist groups. Such data published on Friday in the infographic, the defense Ministry published in the newspaper “Red star”. According to the military establishment, intelligence activities at air and sea borders of the Russian Federation for a week were 24 aircraft to intercept was made five sorties. Also, according to the defense Ministry, the Russian experts for a week made one of the international inspection on the territory of Greece under the Treaty on open skies.

Bitcoin has taken a new height

December 8, 2017 RR World

The cost of bitcoin has exceeded 17 thousand dollars and approaching $ 18 thousand, according to the portal Сoinmarketcap. The course of bitcoin exceeded this mark for the first time in history. On Thursday it was reported that the cost of bitcoin for the first time exceeded one million rubles, rising to over 16 thousand dollars for one bitcoin. Last month, bitcoin update records almost every day. So, by 09:00 GMT on 7 December, almost a day, the cryptocurrency has broken the 14 and 15 thousand dollars per unit. In January 2017 bitcoin for the first time in 2013 was worth more than a thousand dollars since April, its value has not fallen below that mark. Background: the Cost of a bitcoin exceeded one million roubles

Named the motive behind the creation of the “Putin’s Team”

December 8, 2017 RR World

Alexander Ovechkin Russian hockey player Alexander Ovechkin, the Creator of the public movement in support of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin Putin Team (“Team Putin”), in an interview with RIA Novosti said about for whom the movement was created. Responding to a question whether the supporters of the Putin Team to collect signatures in support of the Russian leader needed to provide to the Russian Central election Commission, Ovechkin said, “Our movement is not about campaigning and collecting signatures, but about the people who share basic human values such as trust, respect, fairness, pride for the country”. Also, the hockey player said that this movement is unofficial and informal, it is governed only by common sense and real human values. Ovechkin pointed out that he had not discussed the creation of a Team with Putin by Putin and the presidential administration of Russia. The athlete added that “Putin’s Team”

Usmanov has written an open letter to IOC President

December 8, 2017 RR World

Alisher Usmanov Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov has written an open letter to the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach, urging them to allow to raise the Russian tricolor and sing the national anthem of the Russian Federation in honor of the victories of Russian athletes at the Olympics in Pyeongchang. The text of the letter published by the newspaper “Komsomolskaya Pravda”. “Although any form of discrimination, as stated in the Olympic Charter, is not consistent with the principles of the Olympic movement, the IOC decision puts the clean athletes of Russia at a disadvantage compared to athletes from other countries,” wrote Usmanov. “After all the purgatory qualification for the Olympic games, clean sportsmen of Russia will be: a) for months waiting for the decision of the special Commission of the IOC about their fate, b) deprived of the support which is traditionally organized by the national Olympic

Nanokaravan helped to uncover the secret of Egyptian mummies

December 8, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Nanokaravan helped to uncover the secret of Egyptian mummies Scientists are exploring the unopened mummy with the help of latest technology, which help to obtain a detailed three-dimensional image, and it does not damage the artifact. Scientists from American laboratories use the latest x-ray analysis to scanning ancient Egyptian mummies that was found about a century ago, but never opened. Synchrotron radiation of such intensity was first used to study the mummy. The task of scientists is to obtain detailed three-dimensional analysis of body and other objects that are hidden under the bandages. By itself, the mummy is also unusual. The body was not only mummified, its surface was also painted portrait. Scientists from northwestern University in Chicago believe that the mummy belongs to a five year old girl who died 1900 years ago. Mummy portraits Portrait of a girl placed directly on the fabric, which tightly wrapped body. This

Rosstat calculates how much more expensive new year’s table of Russians in 2017

December 8, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Rosstat calculates how much more expensive new year’s table of Russians in 2017 MOSCOW, 7 Dec — RIA Novosti. Preparing the Christmas buffet will cost the Russians in 2017, nearly 4% more expensive than in the past, reports Rosstat. Most of all for the year rose red caviar and butter, the price of vodka has increased by 3.5%, while domestic champagne — 4.6%. Rosstat estimated the cost of a set of food products necessary to prepare the Christmas table for the Russian family of four, based on the price of products at the end of November 2017. According to the calculations of the statistical office, this year the cost of a set of Christmas products will be 6,096 thousand rubles more than last year (5,875 thousand) by 3.76%. Snacks and hot Red caviar, essential for serving festive table, at the end of November rose compared to last year by 18.57%