Found a new fragment of the Berlin wall The city Council is already preparing the documents that he received the appropriate security status. A previously unknown piece of the Berlin wall was discovered in the summer of 2018 in a residential area North-West of Berlin. Let it be a constant reminder of how things were then, to which ultimately determined the future reunification of the German people. It has been a very long time since then, and hopefully Germany will see a better future from now. #BerlinWall #2018 https://t.co/HYxsdbx9tw — Loradias (@LoradiasAct) 16 Aug 2018 Back in June a few locals during walking tours drew attention to a 20-metre concrete wall covered in graffiti. Overgrown bushes and young trees are securely hid him from the eyes of passers-by. Does, polirani Chris Alban Hansen (@chrisalbanhansen) 16 Sir R. 2018 3:08 PDT During the download an error has occurred. In mid-August, city
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“It is unlikely that the North was once more popular than now”
“It is unlikely that the North was once more popular than now” Who recovers the vanishing monuments of wooden architecture, and can they be saved. Monument of Northern wooden architecture, the Church of the assumption, built in the seventeenth century, was burned on Friday, August 10, in the Karelian town of Kondopoga. Defenders of the architectural heritage and connoisseurs of culture of the Russian North called the loss of irreplaceable, activists have called attention to the rescue of other such monuments. In the Northern regions of Russia, and still retains several hundred samples of wooden architecture, but most of them are on the verge of extinction. The restoration of them today are mainly volunteers. The legacy of the Russian North, a growing demand for his dying culture and how to save the ancient monuments, the portal iz.ru talked to one of the founders of “String”, dedicated to the restoration of
Instructions for transferring one’s consciousness: to scan the brain, to connect the network
Instructions for transferring one’s consciousness: to scan the brain, to connect the network MOSCOW, Aug 16 — RIA Novosti, Alfia Enikeeva. Delayed death is possible, by downloading human consciousness into a computer or during the life of connecting the brain to the artificial neural network. To overcome this problem scientists are fighting for ten years. Right now it creates the basis for the development of technologies that will allow human consciousness to exist outside of a biological body. Memories of snails Last fall at the University of California, Los Angeles, conducted an experiment. Scientists have formed in the cochlea aplasia (Aplysia californica) defensive reflex in response even to a light touch, she was very involved a siphon. When RNA from the ganglia of a mollusk that was introduced into the nervous system untrained individuals, she began to respond to irritating stimuli in a similar way. So scientists have shown that
Chinese airliner made a hard landing at Manila airport
Chinese airliner made a hard landing at Manila airport MOSCOW, 16 Aug — RIA Novosti. Of the Chinese airline Xiamen Airlines has made emergency landing at the international airport of the Philippines Ninoy Aquino, reports Airlive. Before landing, “Boeing 737-800”, EN route flight MF8667 of Chinese Xiamen, within an hour circled over Manila. At the second attempt the pilot managed to land the aircraft. According to media reports, the accident damaged the left engine of the Boeing. One of the reasons could be the overcrowding of the runway, said Flightradar24. It is unknown whether there are victims among the passengers.
Contractors FSO subordinated to the head of “Forum”
Contractors FSO subordinated to the head of “Forum” Dmitry Mikhalchenko was accused of creating a CV for misappropriation of funds in Novo-Ogaryovo. As it became known “Kommersant”, the TFR was charged with the final drafting of the defendants in high-profile criminal case about large-scale embezzlement committed in the construction and repair of objects of the residence of the Russian President in Novo-Ogaryovo. At the final stage of the investigation, have even greater resonance: the investigation concluded that the head of criminal community, engaged in frauds with budgetary funds, stood the famous St. Petersburg, the billionaire head of the holding company “Forum” Dmitry Mikhalchenko, the amount of damage in a criminal case has increased from 225 million to about 1.3 billion rubles. The final charges of creating an organized criminal community (OPS, article 210 of the criminal code) and embezzlement committed in an organized group, in especially large size (part 4
What will bill US on sanctions against Russia
What will bill US on sanctions against Russia The restoration of the ruble lasted not for long: the national currency is again weakening. The dollar may cross the mark of 70 rubles on August 22, experts say. At the same time, the Russian state-owned banks may have difficulty with dollar transactions and decline in profit. This happens due to the imposition of U.S. sanctions against Russia. This week a paper was published on the official website of the Congress and contains a ban on new issues of Russian debt, as well as on transactions of Russian banks in the United States. The official dollar rate against the ruble set by the Central Bank on Friday, August 17, made up of 66.89 rubles against 66,37 on Thursday. The Euro with the expectation of tomorrow grew to 76.05 75,22 rubles against the previous day. Thus, the ruble after two days of growth
Turkey is not helping the world
Turkey is not helping the world Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking support from neighbors, avoiding to go to the IMF. The situation on the financial market in Turkey has led many economists to say that the country may need financial help from outside. However, the International monetary Fund (IMF) said that he had not received from the Turkish government to request that assistance. At the same time, after a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatari authorities announced the investment in the Turkish economy $15 billion. The Turkish Lira on Thursday rose 3% against the dollar after Wednesday night, the government of Qatar announced plans to invest $15 billion in the Turkish economy. The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani pledged that his country will support “their brothers in Turkey.” In his Twitter account, the Emir said: “In the important negotiations that I spent last Friday
Regional election commissions have requested from travel agencies information for trips of Russians on election day
Regional election commissions have requested from travel agencies information for trips of Russians on election day Tourist company in the Russian regions receive from the electoral commissions with a request to provide information about the clients that on election day, September 9 will be on vacation, reports “Interfax” with reference to press Secretary of the Russian Union of travel industry (RST) Irina Tyurin. “Travel agents have begun to receive letters with the requirements to report the name, date of birth and place of registration of tourists in the period up to 1 September. In particular, such requests shall circulate to the district election Commission, one of the Siberian cities”, — said Ms. Turin, noting that the responsibilities of the territorial election commissions not included vyyasneniya, where the citizens on the voting day. The CEC called the treatment of commissions to travel agencies initiative and promised to investigate the situation. “If
The photographer took the fish, “weightless”
The photographer took the fish, “weightless” Wisarut started a photo project inspired by childhood memories of his home fish. 48-year-old Thai photographer Visarute, Angkatavanich creates fantastic pictures of fighting fish. Does, polirani •B E R U (@ebruuluganligil) 14 Sir R. 2018 6:43 PDT During the download an error has occurred. Wisarut puts their models on a white or black background. This helps to emphasize their vibrant colour. It uses powerful lens and Studio lighting. In the pictures the fish seemed to freeze in zero gravity. Does, polirani Melting Rainbows (@melting.rainbows) 9 Sir R. 2018 11:02 PDT During the download an error has occurred. The work of photographer are popular at home and abroad. Does, polirani Hélène Karpov (@helene_karpov) 30 Sich 2018 R. 11:52 PST During the download an error has occurred. Angkatavanich, was educated at the University of Chulalongkorn. About 20 years he worked in the commercial sector. Wisarut started
Tourists nearly ruined thousand-year pine
Tourists nearly ruined thousand-year pine The most famous tree in China rescued from tourists. Unique pine, which reaches back thousands of years, grows in the mountains of Huangshan in China. Does, polirani 钱宝儿 (@starstar_jessica) 14 Ser 2016 R. about 9:05 PDT During the download an error has occurred. The most famous tree in the country carefully guarded. To him the charge of a special guard — he’s already the nineteenth in his post. The Minister oversees the pine all year round, checking it every two hours, record data about the tree’s condition takes samples for signs of disease and monitors changes in the environment. The task of the guard is also included to protect the branches of thousand-year “old lady” from squirrels and monkeys, and in winter — to see that she did not suffer from snow and wind. But the biggest problem in the tree are not animals or