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    COMPUTER "WORM"
    November 2, 1988 - Cornell University, U.S.A.

    A computer "worm" unleashed by a Cornell University graduate student, Robert T. Morris, began replicating wildly, clogging thousands of computers around the country. Intended as an experimental, self-replicating, self-propagating program, Morris soon discovered that the program was infecting machines at a much faster rate than he had anticipated. Computers were affected at many universities, military sites, and medical research facilities. When Morris realized what was happening he sent an anonymous message, instructing programmers how to kill the worm and prevent reinfection. However, because the network route was clogged, this message did not get through until it was too late. Morris, was later tried, fined and given probation.

    DUPRENE
    November 2, 1931 - Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.

    The DuPont company, of Wilmington, Delaware, announced the first synthetic rubber. It was known as DuPrene, and from 1936 as Neoprene. Many scientists were trying to make natural rubber in the 1920s and 30s. One of the Wallace Carothers team, Gerard Berchet, had left a sample of monovinylacetylene in a jar with hydrochloric acid (HCl) for about five weeks. Then on 17 Apr 1930, coworker Arnold M. Collins happened to look in that jar and found a rubbery white material. The HCl had reacted with the vinylacetylene, making chloroprene, which then polymerized to become polychloroprene. The new rubber was expensive, but resisted oil and gasoline, which natural rubber didn't. It was the first good synthetic rubber.

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The majority of people from the European Union are sure that the frontiers of Europe are equal to the borders of Western Europe. Although the East European countries aren't EU members, they are developed states with a lot of points of interest. One of the most peculiar countries in East Europe is Belarus. It is situated in the center of Europe on the intersection of main trade routes from South to North and East to West. The majority of Europeans associate the name Belarus with Russian Federation, but it is a separate country famous for its scenic views and rich cultural and historical background.

If you're going to make a journey to Minsk city, the capital of Belarus, you're lucky. If you are going there on holiday, you'll have lots of new emotions. If you're on a business trip, ascertain that you have enough time to enjoy Minsk points of note. It definitely worth it. As you possibly know from the history, the city of Minsk was practically completely destroyed during the World War II, so nowadays the re-built city has a stylish and contemporary look. But nevertheless, there are some places in Minsk where ancient buildings were saved. A great example is Trinity suburb. It was restored in the 80s, but it still has the ancient atmosphere.

While you're planning a trip to the city of Minsk, the most important question is where to stay. There are a number of first class hotels in Minsk, but a great choice will be to rent a flat. Advantages of living in an apartment instead of a hotel are evident. There is no need to stick to hotel schedules and rules. You have your own kitchen and can cook your favorite food for yourself. With all that the living standards in Minsk apartments are on a high level. You may choose from a great range of apartments - from cheap flats to expensive ones, from one-room flats to luxurious flats. But still, you may be certain that all the apartments are comfortable and correspond to European standards. The difference between cheap and expensive flats is in the amount of the amenities, not in their quality.

As a rule, the apartments are situated in the center of the city, within a walking distance from the most popular shopping centers and tourists' destinations. All your wishes will be taken into consideration and the apartment will be prepared for you in strong correspondence to your order.

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