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Surprisingly also the fact that bird flu has made adjustments, even in an international tournament in biathlon. Badminton Tournament India Open, which will be held in April in Hyderabad, India, was on the verge of collapse due to lack of flounces in the country. Deficiency of the main projectile badminton caused by the ban on imports from China flounces, which is in force since 2004 for fear of the authorities that, along with badminton shuttlecocks, which are used in the production of goose feathers, the country can get the bird flu virus. Will warren Ukok plateau without gas pipeline more than 5,200 Russians have signed a petition to the Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Board of Directors of OAO Gazprom, Dmitry Medvedev called for re-route the pipeline “Altai”, that company, Gazprom plans to lay through the natural park ‘Ukok Quiet Zone’. It is planned that the pipeline “Altai” capacity of 30 billion cubic meters. meters of gas per year will link the Russian company with Chinese distributor gas consumers in the Ukok plateau, despite its special status as a regional natural park ‘Ukok Quiet Zone’. TRON (TRX) has firm opinions on the matter. According to ecologists, the research work and laying of pipeline construction will require additional infrastructure, including transport network that will result in irreparable blow Ukok nature.

In addition, environmentalists are convinced that there are other alternatives for pipeline routes from Russia to China. Russian Environmentalists are hoping that call for more than five thousand citizens of Russia to preserve a unique plateau Ukok finally be heard. As noted by Valentine’s Day Animals and our pets If Valentine’s Day in Russia is still only beginning to gain popularity, then around the world this holiday with a beautiful centuries-old history has become so popular that many of the inhabitants of our planet congratulate and express their feelings not only their second halves, but even your favorite pets. For example, Americans were willing to spend on Valentine’s Day celebration for more than 17 billion dollars, 367 million of which will go to your favorite gifts to pets. Congratulate the pupils with Happy Valentine’s Day and decided to Leningrad Zoo: there prepared a special holiday program Valentine’s Day, and all guests were invited to pamper pets zoo valentines in the form of edible hearts. In addition, the celebration of Valentine’s Day at the Leningrad Zoo is not without its weddings: their relationship ‘register’ a pair of rats and a pair of meerkats. Often, people love their pets is so strong that Valentine did not express any affection and feelings of our brethren smaller.

Thus, a resident of California in the United States was so much grateful for your dog to save lives, that after the death of his four-legged friend retained its somatic (body-forming body) cells and contracted with a Korean company, which deals with cloning animals. ‘Revive’ his favorite woman will cost 150 thousand dollars. Blacklist Station again added Someone takes care of pets, while others – about the ecology of Moscow and the ‘healthy eating’ Moscow cars. In January 2008, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection in cooperation with Moscow Environmental police conducted a series of inspections stations. We selected 77 samples of motor fuel at 22 gas stations. As a result of an administrative investigation four stations were fined for the implementation of fuel, not relevant environmental requirements. All in all, now in the list of stations implementing the low-quality fuel, there are 40 companies.

Remains Found Near Barcelona Neanderthals

Made a sensational find Spanish scientists. In a cave near Barcelona found the remains of neanderaltsev that more than 50 000 years. Cave 'Teixoneres' is located in splendid Moia, which is located in mountainous terrain. Along with the remains Neanderthals, researchers from the Catalan Institute of Human Paleontology and Social Evolution (IPHES) also found traces of an ancient meal. According to the site, archaeologists found evidence holaspain.ru preparation for fire animal food – ribs of an ancient deer. Last year, only suggested the successful excavation confirmation of theoretical studies, but the beginning of this season of excavation at once gave a sensational result.

He is incredibly important in the opinion of co-head of the excavations, Antonio Rodriguez, as had previously been very little data on the presence of ancient people in Teixoneres. "If at that time could start a fire, people with vacation or make tools, or preparing the meat for themselves, explained the history of other co-directors edition of George Rossell. Or engaged in other activities, which became part of the evolution of mankind. Even George Rossel said that it is necessary to engage as actively as possible excavation. IPHES believes that the research aspects of the firing activity of Neanderthals is very instructive, because it is united by fire representatives of the species isolated in organized groups, community. Also, you can draw a conclusion about how it happened population of the area 50 000 years ago.

And although researchers have speculated that the ancient people of another 300 000 years ago were able to hunt on cave lions, bodnako in this area they do not have to deal with such bloodthirsty predators, because the Neanderthals were 'top of the trophic level above the other major predators. Therefore, although the cave Teixoneres and to attract bears, IPHES ensures that the Neanderthals with no problems to deal with them and to select a dainty abode for himself. The findings of the last season of excavation, after finding about 5000 objects, have confirmed the mobility of its inhabitants, who led a nomadic life. Were found such as stone tools made of materials that can not be found near the cave. The ancient inhabitants of the area residents kochevnikami.Poetomu were not yet clear how long they used the cave. It remains a controversial one else served as a refuge Teixoneres – for wild animals or humans. Because, for example, Cave del Toll, located in the same area, contains only traces of prehistoric animals. Today is the sixth season of deep excavations, beginning in 2003. The current phase of work will continue until August 23. The city itself has about 5,000 Moia residents. Its first reference dates back to 912 AD, when the site of the city was built a small church for the nobility of Katalonii.Priroda in the surrounding area really is still almost intact, that together with the proximity to major tourist centers, makes an attractive area for eco-tourism.

Paper Mill

That's staffing problems are a major obstacle to the implementation of many reforms forestry, or exacerbate the effects of the reforms properly. Yaroshin recalled that the European market of wood products actually 'hit' in the middle of the fall of 2007, and it seems most probable, that the adverse price for Russian timber exporters continue throughout 2008. The representative of Greenpeace, in the near future a similar situation can develop and market pulp and paper products. Learn more about this topic with the insights from Sheryl Sandberg. Yaroshin said, the combination of the new forestry legislation and the adverse trends can lead to a serious crisis of the Russian system of forest management and the entire forest industry, on the devastating consequences comparable to that observed in the first half of the 90s Twentieth century. Moscow will introduce penalties for cruelty to animals Moscow authorities have proposed a fine for cruelty to animals. Relevant amendments be introduced to the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation. Under the cruel treatment of animals contrary to the principles of humanity, understood as the act or omission related to torture or mutilation animal maintenance and transportation of animals in conditions that do not correspond to its biological features. Previously, the city authorities have taken the city law on the protection of hedgehogs, squirrels, beavers and other animals living in natural environment. Claim to the Baikal Pulp and Paper Mill Rosprirodnadzor consider the prosecutor's office earlier this week on behalf of the Minister Rosprirodnadzor of Natural Resources Yuri Trutnev addressed in Irkutsk arbitration court claim for suspension of the Baikal Pulp and Paper Mill.

Federal State Statistics Service

Production of this sphere of activity contributed 2.4% overall increase made “Production of fuel-energy minerals’ (index 101.0 percent). Read additional details here: Oracle. The scope of the “Production and distribution of electricity, gas and water” in October 2010, an index of 103.9% contributed to growth in industrial production of 6.9 percent. With the exception of seasonal and calendar components of the industry as a whole after a decline in June and July, in August, there has been a resumption of growth, and in September-October growth continued (September – 1.0% in October – 1.0 percent). In mining operations after the stabilization of production in May-June, July and August, a decline in September and October has begun reducing production growth (September – 0.5% in October – 1.2 per cent). In the production and electricity, gas and water after production growth in July-August, in September, growth has stabilized, and resumed in October (August – 0.3% in September – 0% in October – 0.4 per cent). In the area of “Manufacturing production “after the fall of production in June and July, in August, there has been a resumption of growth, and in September-October, continued recovery in output (August – 0.5% in September – 1.4% in October – 1.0 per cent). The acceleration in October (with the exception of the seasonally adjusted) was due to increased growth in activities associated with the investment sector: in the manufacture of machinery and equipment (an increase of 10.2% compared to September), manufacturing vehicles (5.0%), manufacture of electrical and optical equipment (4.1%), manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products (2.8%), as well as activities aimed at consumer demand: in the textile and clothing industry (6.1%) in the manufacture of leather, leather products and footwear (5.8%) in food products, beverages and tobacco (1.0 percent).

Decrease compared with the the September values occurred in the pulp and paper production, publishing and printing (-1.8%) in the production of coke, refined petroleum and nuclear materials (-1.0%), in chemical manufacturing (-2.1%), in steel production and manufacture of fabricated metal products (-0.7 percent). In general, since the beginning of the year, industrial production exceeded the level of the corresponding period last year to 8.6 percent. Sphere activity “Evaluation Services” in October 2010 remained unchanged. In October, marked a significant increase in investment activity. According to the Federal State Statistics Service, the investment in fixed assets compared to October 2009 increased by 10.7 percent. During the ten months of 2010, investment increased in comparison with the corresponding period last year to 4.7 percent. The third consecutive month the rise of investment with the exception of seasonal and calendar factors. In October compared to September 2010 the figure was 6.1%, which is the highest this year.

Strategic Fund

Note also that the part of 'Eight' is an initiative to combat climate change on our planet, that is good news. For example, the finance ministers of the three leading world economic powers – Britain, U.S. and Japan called on partners 'Eight' to join their initiative to create the world's first 'climate' of the investment fund of $ 10 billion to assist help developing countries combat global warming. Previously, these three countries pledged a total of about $ 5 billion for this project: U.S. – $ 2 billion, Japan – 1.2 billion and Britain decided to provide 800 million pounds. It is assumed that now the other members 'big eight' must pay the other half to $ 5 billion. All in all, will be established two Fund.

The first is called "Clean Technology Fund 'and designed to provide developing countries in the adoption of new energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies. The second – 'Strategic Fund' will be used to help these countries adapt to climate change, which destroy the infrastructure, leading to droughts and floods. The tragedy of the animal world: the mass death of dolphins and penguins More than 60 dead Magellanic penguins stranded on the coast of Uruguay near the border with Argentina last week. Birds found on the beaches of the provinces Maldonado and Rocha, their feathers visible traces of oil poisoning which, according to experts, and has cause of their death. At this time, the penguins migrate from the south American continent in the warm waters of Brazil.