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Hedge fund billionaire George Soros is pretty bearish.

"We are repeating [2008]," Soros said during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in an interview with Bloomberg TV.

The root cause of the crisis is different this time, however. 

In 2008 it was the subprime crisis in America. This time it is China, and the deflationary forces it is transmitting to the rest of the world. 

"It's serious," he said. "And the Chinese left it too... Читать дальше...

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In seven seasons of "Shark Tank," every time an entrepreneur has made a last ditch effort to secure a deal after all five investors have bowed out it usually ends up being awkward and embarrassing.

But in the latest episode of the reality pitch show, instead of getting harassed out of the Tank by Mr. Wonderful as she plead for money, Hatch Baby cofounder and CEO Ann Crady Weiss laid out a carefully constructed alternate plan that the investors were willing to hear out. Читать дальше...

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It's easy to tell ourselves we'll get to something "later." It's especially tempting to put off important tasks when we've got things like Instagram and Netflix at our fingertips.

But procrastinating can be costly, especially at work.

To stop, you'll first need to understand the causes and temptations of procrastination. Then you'll want to follow these 21 steps:

Vivian Giang contributed to a previous version of this article.

1. Fix up your workplace. Читать дальше...

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Did the billion-dollar Powerball jackpot have you dreaming of what you would do with that money? Us too. As typical travel enthusiasts, we imagined (re)visiting the hundreds of luxe island properties on our site that are typically frequented by celebrities and others with deep pockets. (Trust us, when we went, it was in the name of "work.")

But if you're saving up for a celebrity-approved resort -- or just want an inside look at the stunning destinations where the rich... Читать дальше...

On a snowy mountain in Austria, two teams of skiers and motorcycle riders competed in rally car race on an icy, makeshift track.

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Hedge fund billionaire George Soros said that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is "doing the work of ISIS." 

Soros, 85, made the comments in a Bloomberg TV interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

He accused Trump of fear-mongering, saying that his comments about Muslims might lead people to perpetrate harmful acts.

That then plays in the hands of ISIS, he said, as the terrorist organization wants people to turn against Muslims. Читать дальше...

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For months, developers have been complaining about a big problem with Microsoft's Windows 10 app store: their apps never show up in the search engine.

At least one of them says the situation is so bad, he thinks no one should write new Windows 10 apps.

That coder is Nikolaus Gebhardt, who has been writing apps since the early 2000s. He's best known for a an open-source project popular some years ago called "Irrlicht," which helped developers write 3D games. His current... Читать дальше...

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By now, you've probably heard that 2015 was declared the hottest year on record. 

On Thursday afternoon, two climate experts from NASA, Gavin Schmidt and Reto Ruedy, fielded questions in a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything thread on climate science. 

While this weekend's predicted monster snowstorm will no doubt have those of us who live in the Northeast wishing for some heat, you should consider it a good sign that the snow is still falling. 

Here are some... Читать дальше...

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A former Oklahoma City police officer convicted of raping four women and sexually assaulting several others while he was on duty was sentenced on Thursday to 263 years in prison, the maximum allowable sentence.

In December, an Oklahoma City jury found Daniel Holtzclaw, 29, guilty on 18 of 36 charges of sexual assault, including rape. The sentence was given by District Judge Timothy Henderson and came after victims told the court on Thursday that the former officer had destroyed their lives. Читать дальше...

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As an icy appetizer for the big storm that's projected to hit Washington, DC this weekend, the city got a one-inch dusting the evening of Jan. 20.

That mere inch of snow was enough to snarl traffic and cause dozens of car accidents.

While the storm system was much weaker than the monster that's projected to hit on Friday — DC may get more than a foot over the weekend — people are already dealing with a mess of a commute that will likely bleed into the effects of this weekend's storm. Читать дальше...

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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Facing a freight recession caused by slumping commodity prices and industrial output, No. 1 U.S. railroad Union Pacific Corp said Thursday hopes of strong economic growth have so far been undermined by a key missing ingredient - the American consumer.

"What's causing us some concern is it’s hard to figure out where the consumer is at," Chief Executive Lance Fritz told Reuters by phone.

While Americans were buying automobiles and unemployment numbers looked good... Читать дальше...

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Harsh winter weather is on its way to New York City, but despite the cold temperatures, people (and Instagram) are going crazy over the extravagant milkshakes you can find at Black Tap's restaurants in SoHo and the Meatpacking District.

These insane frozen creations come stacked with everything from an ice cream sandwich to a whole slice of cake.

But the fun isn't limited to what fits inside the glass — candies, cookies and caramels are adhered to the rim with peanut butter and frosting. Читать дальше...

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Hillary Clinton is beginning to dedicate more and more time to explaining why she believes that presidential rival Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) isn't qualified for the presidency.

Clinton, the Democratic front-runner, sharpened her attacks on her chief primary rival during a speech in Iowa Thursday, taking aim at him on healthcare and foreign policy and questioning whether his plans were even practical.

Of Sanders' universal healthcare proposal... Читать дальше...

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(Reuters) — Shares of U.S. pipeline company Kinder Morgan Inc shot up on Thursday as investors welcomed the company's plans to cut debt, reduce spending and potentially increase its dividend or buy back shares.

Kinder Morgan shares are up 16.5% to $14.00 in afternoon trading on Thursday, a day after the company reported a fourth-quarter adjusted profit that beat some analysts' expectations.

Up to Wednesday's close, Kinder Morgan's shares had halved since Dec. Читать дальше...

When you go all-in on a Vegas trip, you may want to consider the $15,000-a-night Kingpin Suite at the Palms Las Vegas with a bowling alley smack in the middle. Luxury Sales Manager Deanna Brooks shows us what makes the room worth the price tag. 

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Here on Earth, we tend to take time for granted, never suspected that the increments with which we measure it are actually quite relative.

The ways in which we measure our days and years, for example, are actually the result of our planet’s distance from the Sun, the time it takes to orbit, and the time it takes to rotate on its axis.

The same is true for the other planets in our Solar System.

While we Earthlings count on a day being about 24 hours from sunup to sundown... Читать дальше...

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Recently, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" star John Boyega told British Vogue that his character Finn will be "much more physical" in the next "Star Wars" movie, "Episode VIII."

"I might be in the gym a bit more," the British actor said.

Turns out he wasn't joking.

After filming wrapped on "The Force Awakens," Boyega sought out the trainer who got Michael B. Jordan in ridiculous shape for "Creed," Corey Calliet.

"He saw how Michael looked in 'Creed' and said... Читать дальше...

The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius ruled from 161 to 180 A.D. and has maintained the reputation for being the ideal wise leader whom Plato called a "philosopher king."

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If you want to save money, you should call your credit card company, mortgage lender, insurance agent, or cable provider. Ask for everything from a lower interest rate to a less costly cable subscription.

Unfortunately, too many consumers simply accept their current rates, fees, and plans when a simple phone call might save them hundreds of dollars a year, says Beverly Harzog, an Atlanta-based credit card expert and author.

"If you have a good credit history... Читать дальше...

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LinkedIn Influencer Laszlo Bock published this post originally on LinkedIn.

There’s no algorithm or checklist for advancing your career.  

But across industries and companies, there are some simple things you can do to set yourself up for success.

Last week I had the honor of sharing my tips with viewers of the TODAY Show, and wanted to share them with you, too!

1. Get feedback all the time.  

You know who knows what it takes to get promoted? Читать дальше...

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Every driver knows that no matter what type of car you drive, winter is taking its toll: less fuel efficiency, lower tire pressure, and frozen windshield wipers and washer solvent, for example.

What you might not know is that all-electric cars suffer far greater in winter time — in terms of fuel efficiency — compared to gasoline and diesel guzzlers.

But there is a way to lengthen the life of your battery during these frigid times.

Let's first compare the numbers:

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Today, hot startup Docker announced the acquisiton of Unikernel Systems — a small, 13-person UK-based startup founded by the well-respected team behind Xen, a critical cloud computing technology. 

It's a little acquisition.

But it hints at a significant change-of-course for the very popular Docker, which has raised $180 million since its founding in 2010, and is said to be valued at upwards of $1 billion.

With this acquisition, Docker is moving beyond... Читать дальше...

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Oregon's governor blasted the federal government's response to the occupation of a wildlife refuge by a group of armed men saying the situation was "absolutely intolerable" and costing the state about $100,000 a week.

Governor Kate Brown, a Democrat, said she had been asked by federal officials to limit her public comments about the protest which began on Jan. 2 at the remote Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and that she had no wish to escalate the situation.

"But... Читать дальше...

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"Unbelievable", "embarrassing" even "dangerous" are some of the words the financial elite gathered at the World Economic Forum conference in the Swiss resort of Davos have been using to describe U.S. Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump.

Although some said they still expected his campaign to founder before his party picks its nominee for the November election many said it was no longer unthinkable that he could be the Republican candidate.

Some noted that whatever the outcome... Читать дальше...