Thousands of Britons still watch black and white TV. Why?

Thousands of Britons still watch black and white TV. Why? In the UK, more than 7,000 families to this day watching black and white television — these are the official data service by selling television licenses. Upstairs The license is called a special fee that must be paid to all households in the UK, where watch TV live. Not only on television but also through any other device. It is of two types: for color TV and black and white. Most black-and-white televisions, if you believe the official statistics, London: this year there were sold 1768 appropriate licenses. In 2000, on the threshold of the new Millennium, black-and-white licences across the UK was 212 thousand, although the color television appeared in the UK for more than 30 years before, in 1967. What’s the matter? What is the TV licence? When in the 1930-ies of the bi-Bi-si has started the broadcast

The Senator recalled eating at 3500 rubles about the horrors of war

The Senator recalled eating at 3500 rubles about the horrors of war The Federation Council member from the Bryansk region Ekaterina Lakhova commented on the proposal of the Saratov Deputy Nikolay Bondarenko, who came to the conclusion that the amount of consumer food basket should be increased. About it reports a local portal Bryansktoday. Upstairs Insights about food policy on 3500 roubles a month it is considered populism, and people who are forced to live like this, Lakhova reminded about the war: I always think about those who fought in the war. People who have experienced the horrors and starvation. What they had in the consumer basket? People survived as best they could. And at the same time, having so much, what are they reasonable, what kind of head they bright! Maybe it is just stress and deprivation cause. In late October, Bondarenko decided to experiment and live on 3500

WP: in the United States court recognized two people guilty of the murder of a Russian citizen Sibarova

WP: in the United States court recognized two people guilty of the murder of a Russian citizen Sibarova WASHINGTON, November 20. /TASS/ — we are Talking about Rani Alexander the Auditorio da Galicia and Edgar Garcia Gion. Upstairs The court of Montgomery County (MD.) on Monday admitted two more persons guilty of the murder in Washington, 18-year-old citizen of Russia and the USA Artem Sibarova and his classmate, 17-year-old Shadi ADI Najjar. This was reported by the newspaper The Washington Post. According to her, we are talking about 26-year-old Ronnie Alexander the Auditorio da Galicia and 25-year-old Edgar Garcia Gion. On Monday they were found guilty on all counts: the crime of murder in the first degree, conspiracy to commit murder, using a firearm in the Commission of a criminal offence, and committing armed robbery. In mid-January, the court also recognized other Edgar garcía Regions — 26-year-old Jose Yanes Canales

ABC: the man who allegedly opened fire near a hospital in Chicago, died

ABC: the man who allegedly opened fire near a hospital in Chicago, died NEW YORK, November 20. /TASS/ — the Earlier, the police announced that a “potential violator” of the rule of law was injured. Upstairs The man allegedly opened Monday shooting near the hospital in Chicago (Illinois), is dead. This was reported by broadcaster ABC, citing law enforcement sources. Whether the assailant was eliminated during a firefight with police, was not specified. Earlier, the police announced that a “potential violator” of the rule of law was injured. Also, according to ABC, the accident killed at least one person. His identity is not specified. Two more people, including a policeman, were injured, said the broadcaster. Officially this information has not been confirmed. Earlier it was reported that near the hospital in East Chicago the shooting occurred. A medical facility had been partially evacuated. According to AVS, shots were fired both

NBC: the hospital in Chicago the shooting occurred

NBC: the hospital in Chicago the shooting occurred TASS, November 20 — it is Reported that there are victims. Upstairs The shooting occurred near the hospital in East Chicago (Illinois). This was in the night of Tuesday, citing the police, reported NBC. According to the TV channel, the incident resulted in numerous casualties. A representative of the city police Department Anthony Guglielmi reported that at least one policeman was injured. As he wrote on his Twitter page that the incident “was shot” Chicago police. According to Guglielmi injured “is in critical condition,” doctors treating him. Guglielmi also confirmed that police raided the hospital after a reported shooting. According to him, at least one “potential violator” of the rule of law “was shot”. His condition is not reported. Further details are not yet available. At the scene there are dozens of police cars.

Putin called the priorities in the development of the Armed forces

Putin called the priorities in the development of the Armed forces BOCHAROV Ruchei, Nov 19 — RIA Novosti. Vladimir Putin has called a priority in the process of development of the Russian Armed forces. Upstairs The head of state noted that first of all it is necessary to improve the combat training of troops, including taking into account experience of operations in Syria. “During the maneuvers, command post exercises, Maritime campaigns need to develop increasingly complex unconventional, non-standard problems, develop the practice of snap inspections of units and formations, at the same time to keep monitoring the mobilization readiness of the Federal and regional Executive authorities and enterprises of the military-industrial complex and other sectors of the economy”, — Putin said at a meeting on military issues. “This problem we will discuss at a separate meeting, however, asked today Deputy Minister of defence, commanders-in-chief kinds, the commanders of the branches

The U.S. decision on withdrawal from the INF Treaty will not remain without response, Putin said

The U.S. decision on withdrawal from the INF Treaty will not remain without response, Putin said BOCHAROV Ruchei, Nov 19 — RIA Novosti. Vladimir Putin proposed to discuss Russia’s actions in connection with the US intention to withdraw from the Treaty on the elimination of intermediate and shorter-range missiles (INF Treaty). According to the President, the decision of Washington cannot remain and will not remain without response. Upstairs “As I said, we are ready to have dialogue with our American partners on this key issue and I hope that they will treat this with full responsibility,” said Putin during a meeting at UIC. The Treaty on the In October, the President of the United States Donald trump announced that Washington will come from the INF Treaty. According to him, America will increase its nuclear capability as long as the others “comes to her senses”, then Washington will be ready to

Endangered animals protected from trophy hunting

Endangered animals protected from trophy hunting The initiative of the Deputy Reznik criticized. Upstairs After the publication of “Kommersant” about the proposals of the Deputy of the state Duma Vladislav Reznik to assess the possibility of introducing in Russia the trophy hunting of red-listed animals, the Duma Committee on ecology declared that categorically against such an initiative. The deputies considered the proposal of Mr. Reznik’s “attempt to legitimize their own interest” and stated that it will not allow to realize this idea. The Minister of natural resources Dmitry Kobylkin also spoke out strongly against the hunting of animals listed in the Red book. On Monday the Duma Committee on ecology and environmental protection has objected to the possible introduction in Russia of trophy hunting for endangered animals. “They need to protect, not to shoot, — said the head of the Committee Vladimir burmatov.— No decision on the permit trophy hunting

Feeder for Bigfoot built near Chelyabinsk

Feeder for Bigfoot built near Chelyabinsk CHELYABINSK, 20 Nov — RIA Novosti. Feeder for Bigfoot (Yeti) was built on the river Bank in Nyazepetrovsky district of Chelyabinsk region. It is expected that this facility will attract tourists to the region, said the center for development of tourism in the region. Upstairs “In Nyazepetrovska area on the banks of the river Makasar opened a feeder for the Yeti. According to the organizers, the area is famous for its beautiful forests and a great diversity of fauna, so if somewhere lives a Yeti, it certainly is here. Note that this is the only feeder for Bigfoot not only in Russia but in the world”, — stated in the message. NewsPublished the results of DNA analysis of Bigfoot The idea to make a feeder for Bigfoot originated from the employees of the district house of culture in 2010, but its realization came only

Unemployed Russians proposed to penalize for nonpayment of dues

Unemployed Russians proposed to penalize for nonpayment of dues Unemployed citizens will have to pay for all insurance premiums to social funds — pension, compulsory medical insurance and social insurance. This is only for healthy people of working age who are not officially work anywhere. Upstairs The proposal contained in the draft law “On amendments to article 23, article 425 and article 419 of the Tax code of the Russian Federation, extending the list of payers of insurance contributions and the calculation of the rate of insurance contributions for certain categories of taxpayers”. It was produced by a member of the Duma Committee on labor, social policy and veterans Affairs Sergei Vostretsov (document is available to “Russian newspaper”). However, this idea has its opponents. Today’s prevailing norms, for the employed contributions to the Pension Fund, mandatory medical insurance Fund and social insurance Fund paid by the employer. Together they constitute