Born in Siberia, Ligachev will be remembered primarily as the mastermind of Russia’s anti-alcohol campaign in the 1980s, which made Gorbachev extremely unpopular among Russians. Between 1985 and 1987, the Russian rulers imposed a partial ban on alcohol, which benefited public health but also led to numerous illegal sales of alcohol. As a senior Communist Party official, Ligachev initially supported …
Read More »How the power of mindfulness helps you train like a pro
All Blacks Swear By Mindfulness (Image: Getty) Anyone who exercises regularly knows that increasing their physical stamina is first and foremost a mind game. If your thinking does not want to cooperate, everything is difficult for you and you just cannot perform well. Despite this, many men still believe that mindfulness is only for the floating types of yoga and …
Read More »Postal voting in the United States: How does it work and is it as fraudulent as President Donald Trump claims?
The deadline will vary from state to state. In some states, the envelope must be present before a certain hour Election Day Has arrived. In other states, one looks at the postmark, which must indicate a specific day or election day. In the latter case, the envelope must have arrived recently on a day fixed by the Government after Election …
Read More »What’s the disagreement? Chat service strengthens community and goes beyond just playing
Jason Citron is the CEO of Discord, a chat app that has long been popular with gamers but is starting to spread to other audiences. Credit to Discord Dalilah, a college student, has been watching “The Bachelor” since she was 12, but she didn’t know many people in real life except her mother who also watches the reality show. That’s …
Read More »Are small dogs more aggressive than large ones? That’s what science says
Unsplash Some people spontaneously go into a spasm of fear when they encounter a Malinois or a Great Dane. Large breeds of dogs are quick to instill fear, but it is commonly believed that smaller breeds are often much more vicious. Do people really have the wisdom in this case? Some scientists have found the answer. While dogs are often …
Read More »Amsterdam Cats to collaborate with American Women’s Football League
AMSTERDAM – The Amsterdam Cats are the first Dutch Queen’s Football League (QFL) team to cooperate in a European competition with the Women’s American Football Organization – Women’s Football Association (WFA). The Cats are the local American football team in Amsterdam and grew up in Amsterdam at a time when women could not yet play American football. They teamed up …
Read More »Dutchman embarks on barefoot record attempt in Australia to break through ‘macho culture’ | Abroad
After his controversial barefoot climb to base camp on Mount Everest, Dutchman Anton Nootenboom (34) launched a new challenge on Saturday. He hopes to conquer the 2,600 barefoot kilometers between Cairns, Australia, and his hometown of Sydney. In this way, the born Zeeuw draws attention to the “mental health of men”. Her first day couldn’t have been better, says a …
Read More »Six months after Trump’s loss, votes are counted again
Former President Trump believes the preselection of votes will show he is the real winner in the desert state. It demands that other states recheck the results. “They will find thousands of voices here,” he said. “And then we’re going to look at Pennsylvania and Georgia. These elections were a punch.” Conspiracy The recount is commissioned by the Arizona State …
Read More »The winners of the event will be announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
More than 55,000 people benefit from this program each year, allowing winners to apply for visas from countries with low immigration status to the United States. The project started this year New material President Joe Biden has overturned restrictions imposed by former President Donald Trump. In 2017, Trump took a series of steps to prevent people from Muslim-majority countries from …
Read More »5 films to watch when the cinemas open
Photos of Warner Bros. The third step of the government includes an easing around the cultural sector, which means that cinemas can open. For now, the question is whether the third stage of relaxation comfort can already start on May 26. He The Outbreak Management Team (OMT), for example, has already said easing should be temporarily halted if it appears …
Read More »Virologist Marion Koopmans: Stick to Five Feet
Stick to the 1.5 meter rule for a while! Virologist Marion Koopmans makes that call this week in Virus Facts. Minister Hugo de Jonge said the rule could be thrown in the trash in June. Koopmans hopes with him, but wants us to be careful: “Don’t waste space too quickly,” she says in the podcast. Facts about virus # 26 …
Read More »Hello! Toll Westerscheldetunnel, mudflat and new BDM album
She does not want to know more about a toll-free tunnel in the West Scheldt, Minister Van Nieuwenhuize. And sees no benefit in research over its feasibility. She made this clear during the discussion on “her” budget for infrastructure and water management. Even if the parties in the House of Representatives are still screaming so loudly that it is desperately …
Read More »Justice Under Trump Collects Data on Washington Post Appeals | Abroad
The leak under investigation occurred early in Trump’s presidency. The Department of Justice, who also serves as the US prosecutor, has also sought to seize the email history of Washington Post reporters. ‘Abuse of power’ Journalists Ellen Nakashima, Greg Miller, and former Washington Post reporter Adam Entous received a letter from the Department of Justice on Monday advising them that …
Read More »County Championship tour: Somerset dominates Hampshire as Craig Overton batts
Craig Overton played with club and ball to put Somerset in control against Hampshire Craig Overton gave Somerset full control against Hampshire as the visitors dominated Day 2 of the LV = Insurance County Championship game at the Ageas Bowl. Overton – the league’s main wicket maker – showed their striking qualities by scoring the highest goals with a score …
Read More »Joe Biden chooses experience: Foreign Minister Blingen, former Minister Kerry as climate ambassador
Kerry has been working on the climate crisis for a long time, among other things, according to Sonnes, who spoke at a 2015 conference in Paris. “For the first time in history, such a climate ambassador will serve on the U.S. National Security Council. Through this, Joe Biden and his government want to signal that climate is a top priority, …
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