It is noteworthy that the opposition rally held the day after the 4-hour general strike in protest against the socio-economic policy of the government of Silvio Berlusconi, which took place on Friday at the call of the country’s largest national trade union – the Italian General Confederation of Labor.

At a rally concert on the Square of the People, which runs under the slogan “Democracy, rule of law, and work. Yes – the rules and rights, there is – deceit” involved the leaders of seven major opposition political parties and movements in the country, as well as representatives of many voluntary associations, civil Society and prominent cultural figures.

Demonstrators brings the total rejection of the socio-political course of the Berlusconi government, which, in their view, it leads to the curtailment of democracy, suppression of freedom and the deepening economic crisis in Italy. In this regard, many participants in the meeting called on all the left and center-left forces in the country for unity, to “turn the page of history” and “see the other Italy”.

“The phenomenon of Berlusconi is an Italian anomaly that has arisen thanks to the media, which is in his hands. He tried to force the Italians to believe that by voting for him, they will live better.” However, this was only the best for himself and his friends. Mode Berlusconi already at the gate. It’s time for resistance, “- said during a demonstration leader of” Italy of Values “, Antonio Di Pietro, who once led the famous anti-corruption operation” Clean Hands “.

Berlusconi himself called today’s demonstration of “grotesque” and sharply criticized leaders of the center-left opposition. We already know that after a week in Milan on his initiative will be an alternative mass demonstration of Right Forces, during which the participants will also seek to protect democracy and freedom in Italy, but from “extremists” and “communists”.

Local observers note that with such mass rallies leaders of the opposing political forces seeking to mobilize and unite their constituencies ahead of the March elections, which will be a critical test of the popularity of leading political parties and movements in Italy. It is particularly bitter struggle broke out for 18% of voters who, according to recent polls, have a persistent desire not to participate in the upcoming ballot.

Minister of Justice of the Republic of Austria Claudia
Bandion-Ortner gave the green light for innovation, wrote, inter
alia, the newspaper Kronentsaytung. However, such “indulgence” for
inmates or defendants requires the fulfillment of certain
conditions, in particular, the presence of permanent residence and
a fixed work at least 30 hours per week.

Operation of each such electronic anklet will cost 50 euros for
each day – this is twice cheaper than prison. Currently, candidates
for such an “electronic arrest” are not seen more than 500
people.

Even in 2006, the land of Upper Austria was an experiment on the
use of an electronic anklet to monitor the behavior of parolees.
The practice was justified by proving the reliability of
“electronic control”.

Minister of Justice of the Republic of Austria Claudia
Bandion-Ortner gave the green light for innovation, wrote, inter
alia, the newspaper Kronentsaytung. However, such “indulgence” for
inmates or defendants requires the fulfillment of certain
conditions, in particular, the presence of permanent residence and
a fixed work at least 30 hours per week.

Operation of each such electronic anklet will cost 50 euros for
each day – this is twice cheaper than prison. Currently, candidates
for such an “electronic arrest” are not seen more than 500
people.

Even in 2006, the land of Upper Austria was an experiment on the
use of an electronic anklet to monitor the behavior of parolees.
The practice was justified by proving the reliability of
“electronic control”.

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The work on rats, by a team from Princeton University found a lack of sleep affected the hippocampus, a brain region involved in forming memories.

The research in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science showed a stress hormone causes the effect.

A UK expert said it would be interesting to see if too little rather than no sleep had the same consequence.

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