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State Geography Exam

Министр образования одобрила сдачу экзамена по географии всеми выпускниками

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The head of the Ministry of Education and Science Olga Vasilyeva supported the idea to make Geography exams compulsory for graduates of the 9th and 11th classes, reports TASS.

‘This initiative is good, but we need to discuss it in detail, including financial focus’ – said Vasilyeva at the Second All-Russian Congress of Geography Teachers held on 2 November in Moscow State University.

The congress was visited by all interested in the promotion of geographical science in the country – government officials, teachers and scientists. Nikolay Kasimov, vice-president of the Russian Geographical Society, stressed that there is a need to upgrade the program in connection with the entry of the Crimea into the Russian Federation.

Nikolay Kasimov
Nikolay Kasimov
Russian Geographical Society is one of the oldest geographical societies in the world
Russian Geographical Society is one of the oldest geographical societies in the world

The Minister also raised the issue of equipping Geography classrooms. According to the head of the department, teachers need to have all the tools to work with the students.

Earlier, Minister of Education suggested other changes to the exam format. On October 25 on air of the TV channel Russia 1 the head of the Ministry of Education said that an examination in Literature will consist of creative tasks only. Among other Vasilyeva’s initiatives is the return of Astronomy to the school curriculum, the introduction of entrance examinations to universities and conduction of tests in all subjects in the 11th grade.

Congress of Geography Teachers
Congress of Geography Teachers
Единый государственный экзамен с 2009 года является формой выпускных экзаменов в школе; сейчас обязательных для сдачи предмета два – русский язык и математика
United State Exam is a form of GCSE since 2009; it is now mandatoryto pass exams in two subjects – Russian language and Math

 

 

Scientists have discovered another possible cause of the destruction of Atlantis

Европейские исследователи выдвинули новую теорию о гибели легендарного острова

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German and French scientists which investigate the mysterious island of the Atlantic ocean found probable cause of it’s death. “Culprit” of the incident could be the volcano on the Santorini archipelago.

The archipelago of Santorini, near Greece, was a single island, but that all changed, according to scientists, after the eruption of a volcano on the island in the XVI century BC. Fs a result, the middle of Santorini was destroyed and the entire island was instantly covered with volcanic sediments and debris of destroyed buildings, damaged mountains and trees. The eruption caused a tsunami, which affected Crete. Both Islands were inhabited by representatives of the Minoan civilization, the development of which is still considered as very high.

Scientists from France the study found that the eruption of the volcano occurred instantly. Such blazing speed was the cause of global changes of the island, namely its complete rupture. Only a hundred years of emptiness under the island of Santorini, was filled with magma. This magma began to expand, causing the island and began to deform, gradually turning into an archipelago. After analyzing the breed, the scientists were able to establish that the magma that formed the volcano in the middle of the island, reached the coastal zone and mixed with the water of the Mediterranean, and why was the explosion, from-for which the island was instantly flooded. Also the wave formed greater than 30 meters, which have reached Crete and damaged it.

Many believe that the island of Santorini is the Atlantis which fate in the III century BC was told by the famous ancient Greek philosopher Plato. According to him, a prosperous island with a prominent population suddenly disappeared in the depths of the sea without leaving a single trace.

Despite the fact that the theory of disappeared due to the explosion of the volcano island is very plausible, it has opponents. The fact is that in the works of Plato’s destruction of Atlantis is dated by about 9400 BC, that is over eight thousand years before the eruption in Santorini. This discrepancy is very confusing for many scientists, so this version still has decent support among researchers.

The longer you watch, the more you see

Картины Олега Шупляка

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Paintings by modern Ukrainian artist Oleg Shuplyak have already managed to win the hearts of social networks’ users. They have become popular among boths art-lovers and people, how are not specialists  in it.They have succeeded to obtain such a wide esteem because of one feature: in the works of Shuplyak there are several hidden meanings. The artist himself calls his work “dvoevzory”. The official name for this style has not been invented yet.

The artist has exhibited his works both in Ukrain and abroad. People from Ukraine, Russia, UK, Poland, Denmark, USA, Japan and other countries could see “dovoevzory” and try to find all the meanings hidden in them. However, the peak of the popularity of his paintings has been achieved via wide dissemination in social networks. You can watch Oleg’s works in his account on the portal Art in UA.

Even having found worldwide fame the artist continues to work on the attic of his house in the small town of Berezhany in Western Ukraine. “I’m not ready to exchange the comfort and peace of native land to the bustle and noise of the big city – says Oleg, – I feel better while living as a hermit.”

Oleg Shuplyak
Modern Ukrainian artist

Oleg graduated from the faculty of Oleg Shulyak – modern artistarchitecture of the Lviv Polytechnic University. From 1997 to 2001 he worked as a drawing teacher in his native village, and now teaches at children’s art school. Currently, Oleg is a member of the Union of artists of Ukraine and actively participates in various exhibitions.

All the details of the paintings of O. Shuplyak are impossible to evaluate with only a superficial glance. To see all of the allegories, hidden meanings and details one has to watch them more than carefully. Sometimes peaple have to spend more than ten and even twenty mitutes to understand what the author wanted to tell you. You may have to change the position of view, to going away from the existing reality, to depart from the usual way of looking at things.

The author’s thinking is extreamly creativ. Noone can call his paintings “ordinary” . Under the brush of Oleg even a typical landscape is transformed into something mysterious, deep and enchanting. Due to the unique artistic means: illusions, mind games and optical illusions – paintings become more bright, dinamic and acquire new meanings.

Now there are about 60 paintings in this genre in the collection of the artist. But in the beginning the creation of the “dvoevzory” was  a funny hobby for the artist.

Oleg also paints in traditional genres: surrealism, associative symbolism, abstract painting, Church painting. Optical illusions are just a small, but certainly a particularly striking part of his work. They attract the attention of art lovers from the whole world. The artist continues to develop his skills in this kind of painting, delighting his fans with new works.

Deadly glow restaurant ratings

Ресторанные рейтинги вершат судьбы людей

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Famous French chef Benoit Viola in February this year, simultaneously with the release of a new release of the Michelin «Red Guide”, committed suicide. This is reported by “Facts and Comments”. This case reminds us the story of Bernard Loiseau, who was shot 10 years ago due to the fact that he could lose a third Michelin Guide stars.

That is the great reward chefs "Michelin stars", give them "scripture", ie "Red Guide"
That is the great reward chefs “Michelin stars”, give them “scripture”, ie “Red Guide”

The publication “Red Guide” evaluates French restaurants so-called “Michelin stars” with the help of true professionals of cooking, the best tasters.

In Russia, the guide is not discharged, but the French edition makes chefs let yourself bullet in the forehead in case of failures.

The logo of "Red Guide" in 2016
The logo of “Red Guide” in 2016

But recent status assessment is already losing its former power, people in the past decades have started to think more about the criteria for the evaluation of gastronomic temples that were always behind the curtain. For high scores, many restaurant owners have spent millions on beautification and decoration of the premises, the purchase of first-class, a rare, high-quality products. If the institution is deprived of stars or not getting them, all the costs are not paid off, but on the contrary there is a need to invest in a restaurant even more money.

The chef is cooking a delicacy
The chef is cooking a delicacy

However, some restaurant owners and chefs are still respected Michelin system.

“The Michelin for me – it is the prestige and the highest professional recognition, it remains the most important and sufficiently objective in France,” – says, according to the “Afisha Eda“, the founder of the Parisian restaurant Septime and holder of a “Michelin” star Bertrand Grebo.

Now more and more appears the new guides in the kitchen, the audience already does not trust Michelin assessment, and for example, prefers «The 50 Best», «La liste» and other, more simple – «The trip advisor», «Afisha daily» and “Yelp”.

Against Trump

Полиция США задержала полсотни человек во время пикетов после победы Трампа

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The Americans dissatisfied with the outcome of the presidential elections staged a mass demonstration in the night of November 10. The residents of Washington, California, Virginia, Pennsylvania and other states came out in bad weather to the streets with banners and slogans. People accuse him of  the racism, sexism and xenophobia.

Противники Трампа на улицах Окленда
Opponents of Trump on the streets of Oakland

November 8, on the election day, to the headquarters of Donald trump in Manhattan drove a convoy of trucks carrying sand. It soon became clear that so the candidate tried to defend himself against terrorist threats and discontent Americans. Washington residents began to come to the White house even before the final results of the vote. In front of the Windows of the presidential residence the protesters stretched a banner that says “We are above prejudice” and sang a patriotic song. The grounds of the White house surrounded by the police.

Opponents of Trump on the streets of Oakland
Opponents of Trump on the streets of Oakland

As reported LENTA.RU the very first clashes and riots happened in California where in the streets of Auckland people smashed shop windows and burned trash cans. For disorderly conduct, police detained about ten people. In the protest took part the pupils and students of Los Angeles left of classes and areas of campus shouting “Trump is not my president!” Protesters blocked roads and impeded traffic. According to local media, in Seattle one of the demonstrations ended in the shooting, but police did not confirm this information. In new York large-scale protests were recorded, but the famous singer Lady Gaga supporting Clinton, was seen most of those trucks with sand. Perched on one of them, the star posed with a sign “Love conquers hate!”

One of the banners at demonstrations
One of the banners at demonstrations

Of course, Donald Trump has a support. On the streets of Manhattan traveled dozens of cars with American flags and signs “My Trump!” Such actions support passed in virtually every state, the color of which at the time of voting highlighted in red, that is Republican.

The United States presidential election held on 8 November. The victory was won by the representative of the Republican party, Donald trump, what has shocked many scientists. Such an outcome could not assume no one, since in the pre-election polls unconditionally was in the lead with Clinton. The formal procedure of voting of the electors will be held on December 19 and 20 January will see the inauguration of President trump.

To help out in prison

Пошаговая инструкция помощи заключенному

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1. Armed with Criminal and Criminal Procedure codes – help lawyer. Often criminal cases can be quite large( e.g. Swamp thing), in such cases, the defender is not able to track all the nuances. You can gather the necessary information and documents, to seek out new witnesses and other evidence. Strategy protection and processing of evidence for presentation in court should deal with the lawyer himself.

2. Don’t be afraid to give publicity to the violations of the rights of the prisoner. In jail the responsibility of the Federal service of execution of punishments (FSIN) in all regions there are special organs controlled by the office of the Procurator for supervision of observance of laws in correctional institutions. This is the first option where to go. But we cannot hope for an immediate response. In an emergency, when there is a threat to life and health (recent letter Ildar Dadin and subsequent events) not to procrastinate. First, the main aim of a lawyer or defender, who is currently near the scene of the incident (approximate price is 10 thousand rubles). FSIN denies appointment of counsel and a prisoner? It is necessary to attract media attention, contact one of the human rights organizations (“Human rights”, “Rus sitting”, “Committee against torture” and others)

3. Write letters, make passes. Mental condition of a prisoner deteriorates, due to the feeling of loneliness, so moral support from your side will help him cope with the shock. Keep in touch, send a letter by regular mail or through the service, the FSIN – letter. But remember that every text is viewed, so do not mention about the details of the case, and do not ask questions that potentially violate the law. Also give the prisoner what he asks (but there is a list of prohibited items on the website of the FPS of the desired region). There are weight restrictions: transfers (to 20 pounds), parcel (up to two).

4. You can improve his living conditions through the mechanism of registration of humanitarian aid. For example, to make minor repairs to camera, buy a TV, kettle or microwave.

5. Organize an interesting event. The administration of the colony do not rarely allows individuals and volunteer organizations to bring screenings, performances, lectures.

6. Don’t leave it after release. Help the person to adapt to life after the grid, push to seek employment, visit with him entertainment, for example cinemas or galleries. Do not let be closed in itself.

RateMe become a reality

Netflix выпустил шуточную версию социальной сети RateMe из сериала "Чёрное зеркало"

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In the series, the application has control over the life of the whole society and has a number of functions that regulate human rating and making it accessible to all. The “real” analogue allows only two actions – randomly display user evaluation (enough to drive his name in the specified field) and “evaluate” his friend or acquaintance.

The premiere of the third season of “Black Mirror” took place on October 21. Series “Dive” ( “dive”) received the greatest popularity and became the most talked-about episode of the new season, on kinopoisk assessment.

Page in the heroine's girlfriend application
Page in the heroine’s girlfriend application

Characters “dive” appeared in the world, where the application is able to manipulate people by virtue of their dependence on the social situation and public opinion. With this program, the characters can not just put the stars (from 1 to 5) on the photos and videos of each other, but also closer to the life of their dreams.

Reputation becomes the main advantage of the locals, as obtained scores affect the position of people in society, high levels (above 4.5) gives its holder certain privileges and bonuses (good accommodation, the best seats on the plane, and others.). The heroine of the first series of the new season set a goal to buy property, but to get a discount on the purchase of the house lacked its current rating, it became the start acquaintances among the famous and successful (the only way it was possible to improve the rating in the short term), from which in the end only I suffered, realizing that the numbers do not mean anything.

Rating of the main character from the TV serial "The Black Mirror"
Rating of the main character from the TV serial “The Black Mirror”

It is important to know that the ratings of the application can not be changed after they are received. To all the names of your average score is tied, and this has created a theme for jokes in many social networks. For example, some Twitter users have begun to compare the assessment of past and current US Presidents. So, Donald Trump has 4 points and Obama 3.

Spicy storyline in the magic of kynoselen

Роулинг решилась рассказать о гомосексуальности Дамблдора

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Dumbledore-gay will be shown in "Fantastic Beasts"
Dumbledore-gay will be shown in “Fantastic Beasts”

[epapop id=’3958′][responsivevoice_button voice=”US English Male” buttontext=”Listen the text”]J.Rowling has radically changed the concept of a new magical franchisen in a matter of months, first the world was disenchanted by the announcement of the writer that instead of the three films of  “Fantastic Beasts and Where they live” will be filmed five, and at a very recent event Joan confessed to the media that the so-called “coming out” of the great wizard Dumbledore will be shown in the the second part.
This week, the film’s director David Yates said that the important place in sequel will be assumed by the relationship between the two characters – Grindelwald, whose role is assigned to Johnny Depp, and Dumbledore. Then shortly after the director of acclaimed films Rowling added that a large proportion of the plot of the sequel will be focused on the testings of Dumbledore`s young love.

"Fantastic Beats" will tell a lot about Dumbledore`s sexual orientation
“Fantastic Beats” will tell a lot about Dumbledore`s sexual orientation

Albus appears in the filmstrip as a young man, yet not found a place in the chaotic world of magic. The writer hinted at the homo-orientation of the character and advised the audience to “look closely”. According to Rowling, the future director of the school of magic Hogwarts during his way of life had a lot of love experiences, so they can be combined into a full-length movie plot.

In 2007 the author of Harry Potter books shared with fans of spicy details of the wizarding world, saying that as a young man Dumbledore was in love with his friend and later enemy, Gellert Grindelwald. So it is no surprise that the love experiences of the young Albus Dumbledore will be directly related to his gay friend for a future sequel spectators.

Rowling about Dumbledore`s sexual orientation
Rowling about Dumbledore`s sexual orientation

The second part of “Fantastic creatures” will be released on cinema screens in two years -in November 2018.

It should be remained that the new franchise is not directly related to the history of the young wizard with the scar, except that the two books have the same author – J.Rowling. A screen adaptation of “fantastic creatures” will not be the eighth part of the “Harry Potter”, but the magic universe will be the same – 70 years before when Harry Potter was saved by the the sacrificial Togo Spell of his parents from “The One whose name can not be called”.

 

Sberbank proposes to create a national counterpart AliBaba and Amazon

Проект "национальной экосистемы" представил Герман Греф, сообщает "КоммерсантЪ"

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The article was translated via on-line translator. We apologise for gaffes and mistakes.

Sberbank has initiated the development of “national ecosystem”, according to “Kommersant“, citing close to the organization sources.

German Gref presented the project during a meeting with Vladimir Putin on electronic Commerce.

Ecosystem – a group of related organizations created around information platform and using its services allowing customers to access the generated suggestions. Major ecosystems include Amazon, Google, and AliBaba.

After 8 years the volume of Economics of the project may be close to 27% of revenue organizations in Russia, which amount to 65 billion rubles. A source familiar with the presentation, said that the Bank works with a large number of consumers, he available your platform, resources and analytical staff. The Bank believed that the project will provide various industry groups related to information goods, communications, government and business services, real estate and others.

According to one variant of implementation of the project, to create a system to be exclusively a savings Bank. In addition, possible collaboration with domestic or foreign, possibly Chinese Internet company.

According to the forecasts presented in this presentation, after 8 years, almost 30% of global revenue and more than 40% of the profits to organizations will bring the ecosystem. In addition, in this area, China could overtake America due to special factors. These include a large domestic market, which is widely used Internet, a high rate of economic development and the abundance of manufacturers, favorable regulation and low development of physical infrastructure, including the penetration of retail chains and the number of service points of banks.

Mark Zavadsky, head of representative office in Russia AliBabaGroup, said that their ecosystem is open to collaboration with companies from Russia, including with Sberbank.

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6 Reasons why Telegram is the best messenger

А вы уже пользуетесь Telegram?

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Number of messengers, which began to appear a little about every six months, is  incredibly large. Starting from the known to all Viber,WhatsApp, Messenger, Google Hello … they are endless! But in spite of their diversity, it seems to me that the most practical and easy to use is a telegram. And now I will try to briefly explain why I think so.

Correspondence will not be lost

The main problem of the messenger as WhatsApp – inability to keep the conversation. Update your phone or buy a second gadget? All your life has begun anew.
At Telegram – no. Firstly, it keeps in memory the whole story completely, and secondly it can be used with several devices simultaneously.

Stickers are simply divine!

If, for example, “Vkontakte” asks you to 70 rubles per set was a stupid stickers, and WhatsApp, it seems, does not know what it is, then the telegram you simply run away from the eyes of a huge number! And the great thing is that you can create your own set of stickers anduse them not just for entertainment, but to use them to save time when sending long messages.

Interface

Stylish, concise, intuitive and user-friendly – that’s what you can say about Telegram. Yes, Viber and WhatsApp popular, but that’s because they were the first. Updates to these applications as well come very rarely, which is not the telegram. Starting from the background correspondence, ending fonts and menu design – all this definitely makes Telegram the best.

Security

Most likely, regular users will not be very calm, but its still nice to know that your correspondence is not read by the CIA, FSB, etc. Telegram from the beginning was created as the confidential messenger in the world and so it remains. Durov contest at breaking in correspondence of the two bots Telegram (prize – 300 thousand dollars) left without a winner.

A great variety of different useful bots

Everything from news and ending with culinary bots. Here you can see the daily news, or to ask the bot that you cook, if you have chicken! The only thing you need to know – the name of the bot (and they can be easily found on the Internet).

Millions of different bonuses

The ability to create chat rooms up to 1000 people, the secret chats, chats with self-destructing messages, blacklists, the ability to watch attachments, work with cloud services – this is not the full list of utilities that provide us with the creators of the Telegram Pavel Durov and his brother Nicholas.

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