Elephants came to swim in the hotel pool in South Africa (video) For guests, this day was unforgettable. Guests of the hotel Mhondoro Lodge in the Limpopo province of South Africa will never forget the day that gave them a meeting with the elephant in the pool. Mhondoro Lodge is situated in one of the points of the popular Safari route. To see wild animals is easy. But the tour guide Ivan Ueckermann, which followed the movement of herds of elephants, managed to take really unique shots. Does, polirani Ivan Ueckermann (@ivanueckermann) 25 Lip 2018 R. 9:01 PDT During the download an error has occurred. One of the animals came right up to the pool, dipped her trunk into the water and took a few large SIPS. At this time next bathed the children. “I knew it was a great opportunity to see elephants in their natural environment. To learn
Day: August 14, 2018
Perseid meteor shower captured on photos
Perseid meteor shower captured on photos On the night of 12 on 13 August, the peak activity of a meteor shower Perseids per hour in the sky was visible about a hundred “shooting stars”. 8фотографий8фотографий8фотографий The Perseids are visible every August around this time the Earth passes through a trail of sand and small stones left behind comet swift — Tuttle. The Earth’s atmosphere, these particles fly at speeds exceeding 50 km/s, are heated by friction and glow until they burn out. In the night from 12 to 13 August, the earth passed the densest part of a meteor shower, but the width of the Perseids is situated on 40 million miles (nearly a third of the distance from the Earth to the Sun), so flash in the sky visible from 17 July to 24 Aug: one-night — more, others — less. To the meteors turned out beautifully in the
The electoral system in the United States was able to crack the 11-year-old student
The electoral system in the United States was able to crack the 11-year-old student American student Bruera Emmett (Emmett Brewer) managed to hack an exact copy of the website of the electoral system in the United States and to change the election results in Florida. It is reported by the PBS television service. The organizers of the annual DEFCON hacker Convention offered 11-year-old Brewery and other participants of the conference hack 13 pages relating to the national voting system. The organizers gave the young hackers 10 minutes to ensure that they have access to exact copies of sites for electoral systems. The event was attended by 50 children aged from eight to 16 years. The boy managed to cope with the task in just a few minutes, he changed data in a section with voting results by SQL-injection. A similar trick has been repeated and 30 other participants, but it
Morgan Stanley refused to buy the last item Stockmann in Russia
Morgan Stanley refused to buy the last item Stockmann in Russia American Fund Morgan Stanley refused to purchase the shopping center “Nevsky center” in St. Petersburg, told “Vedomosti” two partners of the company and two consultants who worked with this object. Another consultant said that the formal talks are continuing, but it is very unlikely that this deal was closed. The decision to refrain from transactions made in connection with new us sanctions against Russia, says one of the interlocutors of the newspaper. Request to Morgan Stanley remained unanswered. The representative of Colliers International (broker, which sells “Nevsky center”) and Anna Bjarland, head of the communications Department of the Finnish Stockmann Group (the owner of the object), declined to comment. “Nevsky center” (a total area of 103 thousand sq m) is located at the intersection of Nevsky Prospekt and Vosstaniya street. The object after the reconstruction (which Stockmann Group spent
Four shock Mi-24 arrived at the airbase in Novosibirsk
Mi-24 © Cyril Kuhmar/TASS MOSCOW, August 14. /TASS/. Four multi-purpose attack helicopter Mi-24P entered the base of army aviation, stationed in the Novosibirsk region. About it on Tuesday have informed in the press service of the Central military district.
USA took the defense budget with the anti-Russian measures
USA took the defense budget with the anti-Russian measures The President of the United States Donald trump signed the defense budget in 2019. The document, named Senator John McCain suggests spending on national defense in the amount of 716 billion dollars, the press service of the White house. In the American administration recalled the measures trump on “the reorganization of the army,” noting that the signing of a new defense budget is one of the steps towards this goal. The document authorizes an increase of 2.6 per cent of money allowances to servicemen and the payment of additional bonuses. Thanks to the new budget of the Armed forces of the United States will increase by 15.6 thousand people, who will join the army, Navy, air force and marine Corps. In addition, there is the allocation of 24,1 billion dollars on financing of building of 13 warships and 7.6 billion to
The canadian company will supply Ukraine sniper rifle in the amount of $770 thousand
The canadian company will supply Ukraine sniper rifle in the amount of $770 thousand The canadian company PGW Defense Technologies confirmed the agreement with Ukraine about the supply of sniper rifles in the amount of approximately $770 thousand. “Many Canadians are of Ukrainian origin, and I am absolutely sure that every Ukrainian in Canada certainly supports similar initiatives to protect the needs of their country,” — said in an exclusive interview UATV owner of Defense Technologies Ross Spared. The agreement provides for the supply of systems sniper rifles LRT-3 as well as after-sales support, service and training. According to the businessman, the weapon is likely to be delivered this fall. At the end of 2017, it was reported that Canada allows for the extension of military assistance to Ukraine. Canada has placed Ukraine on the list of countries that are allowed to sell lethal weapons. Later the intention to start
Us Congressman told what you need to replace Russian gas
Us Congressman told what you need to replace Russian gas MOSCOW, 14 Aug — RIA Novosti. Us Congressman Devin Nunes said that Europe should support the construction of TRANS Adriatic pipeline from Azerbaijan to Italy, says the Washington Examiner. According to him, this pipeline is the only way to reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian gas. Thus, the European countries, particularly Germany, will cease to feed the “Russian bear” money. Nunez also said that the only obstacle for this pipeline is Russian propaganda in Italy, through which Moscow is spreading misinformation with the goal to prevent the implementation of the project. “With the construction of the TRANS Adriatic pipeline will be another source of gas for Europe. This will reduce the dependence of European countries on Russian gas,” — said the Congressman. However, the Italian authorities are resisting this project, calling the pipeline meaningless for lack of demand. The administration of
Veterinarians first began to treat wild orca
Veterinarians first began to treat wild orca Canadian veterinarians for the first time began to heal the orca living in the wild, according to AP. A sick baby from a population of Pacific killer whales given a dose of antibiotic with a dart. The southern resident population of killer whales inhabits the Northwest Pacific ocean, off the coast of Canada and the United States. Now she is under threat of extinction. In the population there are only 75 individuals, the lowest number in three decades. Among the causes of extinction — decrease in the number of Chinook salmon, the usual food of the southern resident killer whales, water pollution and noise of marine vessels. Orcas live in packs consisting of adult females and her offspring. In early August, scientists noticed that the cub is in one of the packs, a 3.5-year-old female J50 or Scarlet, apparently, sick. She looked exhausted
Netizens discuss a new “magic” video
Netizens discuss a new “magic” video However, neither chary nor the physics nothing to do with it. A Reddit user posted an interesting video with a carved stick, which is under the water jet goes vertical and begins to climb up. Commentators have called seen real magic, as a logical explanation for this phenomenon could not be. During the download an error has occurred. But the secret is still uncovered. According to one very observant user, nor spell, nor physics. Apparently, by the end of the wand just tied the fishing line, which discreetly draws up the water. See also: Parallel universe. How mirror helps in creating optical illusions (video) Pure magic. Discussing the video with an unusual liquid that changes color The artist paints on the walls are giant optical illusions (photos)