Новости за 20.03.2016

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Winter is shifting toward spring in much of the US, and that means it's time to get your car ready for warmer weather.

Here are five simple things you can do to make sure you have a happy season of motoring — and make your car feel all shiny and new at the same time.

Wash winter off your car and get it detailed.

This is a deep-dish cleaning of the vehicle, inside and out. It depends on the type of car or truck you own... Читать дальше...

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While Harry Potter fans worldwide have breathlessly awaited J.K. Rowling’s latest installment that explores her universe of witches and wizards, the best-selling author has recently drawn ire for her portrayal of Native Americans in her “History of Magic in North America,” published Tuesday on Pottermore.com.

In her story, Ms. Rowling applies her imaginary world of witches and wizards into Native American history.

It’s the first of a four-part series... Читать дальше...

According to personal finance site SmartAsset, fewer than 35% of adults under age 35 own a home. But owning a home doesn't have to be a far-off dream, even if you're still in your 20s or early 30s.

This man was morbidly obese — then he adopted a dog and lost 140 pounds »

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Mathematician Andrew Wiles of the University of Oxford was awarded the prestigious Abel Prize for his remarkable proof of Fermat's Last Theorem in the early 90s.

Wiles won 6 million Norwegian Kroner as part of the prize, equivalent to about $700,000.

Fermat's Last Theorem was originally suggested over 350 years ago, but Wiles' proof of the theorem involved proving a more general result in modern algebraic geometry, bringing in complex mathematical... Читать дальше...

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A detachment of U.S. Marines is on the ground in Iraq to support U.S. and coalition efforts against Islamic State, the U.S. military said on Sunday.

A group of Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, or MEU, will add to the U.S. forces already in Iraq battling Islamic State, it said.

The 26th MEU is currently deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, which covers the Gulf, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and parts of the Indian Ocean. Читать дальше...

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We hear a lot about "10,000 hours" being what it takes to become an expert. But the majority of people totally misunderstand the idea.

So I decided to go to the source and talk to the guy who actually created the theory.

Anders Ericsson is a professor of psychology at Florida State University. His wonderful new book is "Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise."

So what does everybody get wrong? 2 things.

First, the "10,000 hour rule" is not a rule and it’s not an exact number. Читать дальше...

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The Federal Reserve took a big step back this week. 

On Wednesday the Fed cut its outlook for interest rate increases in 2016 to two from four, telling the markets — which were long betting against four rate hikes from the Fed this year — that they were right all along. 

The Fed turned a clear eye towards international developments in its statement, which said that, "global economic and financial developments continue to pose risks."

Elsewhere... Читать дальше...

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One of the biggest reasons people leave their jobs is because they feel unappreciated.

"People come to work for more than a paycheck," says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert, leadership coach, and author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job." "They want to feel that their contributions are making a difference. If an employer cares about your long-term growth and happiness, you'll feel a much greater sense of purpose... Читать дальше...

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Some diets aren't all they're cracked up to be.

From the cranberry juice ("lose 25 pounds in days!") craze to the lemon "detox cleanse," dozens of weight-loss schemes have boomed and, eventually, busted. 

Other diets have stuck around, from the gluten-free plan to the more recent alkaline diet.

Instead of making yourself a guinea pig for every new eating fad, wouldn't it be nice if there were a way to tell which diets were phony before trying them out?

Registered... Читать дальше...

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Asher Edelman, an investor who was one of the inspirations for the nefarious corporate raider Gordon Gekko in the movie "Wall Street," made a surprise presidential endorsement on CNBC's Fast Money last week: He came out swinging for democrat Bernie Sanders. 

Most interesting was Edelman's reason for supporting Sanders (emphasis ours):

"Well, I think it's quite simple again. If you look at something called velocity of money, you guys know what that is I presume... Читать дальше...

The documentary "Dogs on the Inside" chronicles the mutually beneficial relationships that form between inmates at a minimum security prison in Massachusetts, and dogs who, in many cases, have been abused or abandoned.

Suits are not one-size-fits-all. That much is obvious.

But just how much variation suiting requires to fit different body types isn't so obvious. Let us help you with that.

Here are the best ways to suit up your unique frame, taking every kind of body type into account.

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NOW WATCH: 4 essential suits every man needs in his closet

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The war on drugs that has raged across Mexico over the past decade has led to the deaths and disappearances of hundreds of thousands of people.

The human costs of the drug war and related violence are well known, but the chilling effect on Mexico's economic vitality has been harder to measure.

Recent research has shown that high levels of violence in Mexico — like the 7.6% increase in homicide rate the country experienced in 2015 — not only have a negative impact on workers... Читать дальше...

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There's no question about it: Burt Reynolds secured his living-legend status long ago.

With a career that spans close to 60 years and includes everything from memorable television shows to some of the highest-grossing movies of the '70s and '80s, the actor has too many classics to name.

But now at 80 years old and living comfortably in Jupiter, Florida, Reynolds has had time to reflect on his career and think back on what could have been.

He also talks about some of his regrets... Читать дальше...

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One of the cooler features for the Tesla Model X SUV that was announced when the vehicle launched last year is "Bioweapon Defense Mode."

Effectively, this turns cabin air filtration up to 11, according to Tesla.

CEO Elon Musk touted the feature prominently at the Model X launch presentation, perhaps because in polluted China — a big potential growth market for Tesla — major-league air-cleansing will be a huge selling point.

Tesla claims... Читать дальше...

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By now, most people in the media and fashion worlds have heard of Refinery29, a media startup valued at nearly $300 million. 

But for a long time, the startup's struggle was very real.

The site was launched in 2004 by Philippe von Borries and Justin Stefano. At that time, there was no Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter to flood websites with readers.

There was no Buzzfeed or even a notion of viral content. And there certainly were no investors... Читать дальше...

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Back in January, an official from the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletics Association emailed officials at state high schools to say they “should take immediate steps to correct … unsporting behavior” at school-sanctioned games.

Among the unsporting behavior cited: students chanting “you can’t do that,” “fundamentals,” “air ball,” “there’s a net there,” “sieve,” and “we can’t hear you.”

A little while later, the WIAA tried to walk back that email, saying... Читать дальше...

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Even if athleisure is eclipsing denim, that doesn't mean denim hasn't completely faded from fashion. Further, the kind of jeans you might hate the most, skinny jeans, haven't gone anywhere, Bloomberg's Kim Bhasin reports.

That might be because that's what retailers are selling.

Bhasin points to recent data from WGSN. The trend-predicting firm found out the percentages of styles that are currently being sold at full-price at various retailers. The... Читать дальше...

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How does this sound?

Give me your money. I’ll hold on to it for a few years and skim a little off the top. Then I’ll give you back less than you originally gave me.

No thanks… right? Well, in the bizarro world of central banking, investors all over the world are doing exactly that—because of negative interest rates.

What are the world’s central bankers smoking?

There were three major events last week:

The ECB lowered its... Читать дальше...

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I don’t say "Thank You" as often as I should and I doubt I’m the only one.

In fact, I’m starting to believe that "Thank You" is the most under-appreciated and under-used phrase on the planet.

It is appropriate in nearly any situation and it is a better response than most of the things we say.

Let’s cover 7 common situations when we say all sorts of things, but should say "Thank You" instead.

1. When you’re receiving a compliment.

We often... Читать дальше...

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Across forty years I’ve come to recognise many factoid-driven myths about smoking that just won’t die. If I asked for a dollar each time I had to refute these statements, I’d have accumulated a small fortune.

Their persistence owes much to their being a vehicle for those who utter them to express unvoiced but clear sub-texts that reflect deeply held beliefs about women, the disadvantaged, mental illness, government health campaigns and the “natural”.

Let’s drive a... Читать дальше...

Being unfaithful to a significant other can understandably bring an emotional burden to your relationship. But your relationship may be salvageable with these tips from M. Gary Neuman, who developed the "Creating Your Best Marriage" video program. 

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Certified financial planner Sophia Bera answers:

Everyone talks about how compound interest is so important and that I should be taking advantage of it with my investments. But what is it? How does it work?

Legend has it that when asked to name the greatest invention in human history, Albert Einstein simply replied "compound interest."

Whether he actually said it or not, I wouldn't disagree.

If you had $1,000 in cash and just hid it in a drawer... Читать дальше...

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Doctors keep telling us to get rid of the stress in our lives but, for most of us, this is an unrealistic option.

Unless you are planning to move to a desert island any time soon, stress is an inevitable part of daily life.

The key is learning how to manage it and to make the most of it.

The funny thing about stress is how it takes us away from the very things that would help us combat it.

We retreat into bad habits like staying up all night... Читать дальше...