When Kazakhstan adopted a law on criminal liability for the dissemination of false information, I was sympathetic to this news.
I perfectly understand that a false rumor about a bankruptcy of a bank can cause an outflow of deposits from it and lead to its real bankruptcy.
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I do not like or participate in any lotteries.
Why?
Because the lottery gives the wrong signal to the brain: you can quickly enrich, not working, without putting any effort, just guessing the numbers.
Moreover, the …
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In Seoul, I turned out to be an unwilling witness to the riots related to impeachment to the country’s president, Ms. Pak Kun Hyo.
I noticed one detail. During the clashes between the demonstrators and the police, many people in police uniforms filmed each incident, each scuffle, on the cameras. It was unusual to see this. …
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Do citizens have the right to discuss certain trials before the court’s decision (verdict) is issued, as well as after?
I believe they have.
In my opinion, the right to discuss the actions of judges is the fundamental right of citizens of a democratic country. …
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Once upon a time this book made a great impression on me. I still re-read it from time to time. I highly recommend it to those who has not read it yet.
And for those who has no time to read, here is a summary:
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I could never understand people who don’t perceive criticism.
They resenting at any comments in their address; zealously watch, so that no one will allow himself a caustic cue in their back; on any unflattering statement are ready to pounce with fists or maliciously fend off: “Look at yourself.”
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Once in Italy I talked to one local guy. He complained that he was given a small car at a service station for replacement.
“What does it mean to replace,” I ask.
– Well, I gave them my BMW X5 for repairs, and they give me a sedan 316 instead. Can you imagine? …
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There are two types of dictators.
The first is “kings” or “khans.”
They take power for a long time and “squeeze” out of it the maximum of material benefits, become the richest people in their country, their family members or familiar cellists firmly establish themselves in the “Forbes” list, they own yachts, airplanes, newspapers, …
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There is a huge difference in the sensations and behavior of the person standing on the platform, and the person standing behind the scenes.
When you are in the center of attention, when every word of yours, every gesture under the close attention of hundreds of eyes, your brain is in great tension. It hampers your movements …
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When I was with my family in Paris, somehow went to the bakery Paul on the Champs Elysees, took a baguette, croissants, and went to the nearby Starbucks cafe (where coffee is tastier). We sat and had breakfast.
Suddenly we remember that the last year we brought friends delicious gifts from Paris. They were invited to a …
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