Новости за 21.04.2016

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Here's an interesting upside for Microsoft thanks to its aggressive push of free Windows 10 for consumers: People seem to be using Bing more.

When Microsoft reported its fiscal year 2016 third-quarter earnings on Thursday, the company said (emphasis added):

Search advertising revenue excluding traffic acquisition costs grew 18% in constant currency with continued benefit from Windows 10 usage.

The company also said that 35% of the... Читать дальше...

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday labeled his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in the day as “very successful,” adding that the two countries reached understandings over issues that had previously not been sufficiently clarified.

“I set the goal of the meeting as strengthening coordination between Russia and Israel to prevent mishaps,” Netanyahu said. “I think we clarified some matters, and that is very important.”

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Public health officials are getting creative about tackling the Zika crisis, with campaigns that use reggae music and Elmo to raise awareness about the virus.

Now, two billboards have sprung up in Rio de Janeiro that take a more direct route to addressing the problem: They trap and kill the mosquitoes that are the primary driver of the disease.

The mosquito killer billboards, part of a project from a Rio-based marketing agency, lure the insects, leaving... Читать дальше...

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Prince was found dead on Thursday at his estate in suburban Minneapolis at the age of 57, and the world is mourning the loss of one of the greatest musicians of all time.

His genre-breaking style pervaded not just music but other realms of entertainment, particularly fashion, and continues to inspire his followers today.

Here's a look back on his incredible career and the images that made him an icon:

Prince was born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Читать дальше...

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Stocks are going up all over the world.

Meanwhile, it appears to us that the U.S. economy is going down. Go figure.

For instance, a labor-market index created by Fed economists… and closely watched by Fed chief Janet Yellen… has fallen for three straight months. It’s the first time that’s happened since 2009.

And the Atlanta Fed adds that GDP growth in the first quarter of 2016 was only 0.3%.

That’s not quite recession territory (commonly... Читать дальше...

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Google parent company Alphabet has added nearly 9,000 employees to its payroll over the past year. 

The company finished Q1 with a headcount of 64,115 employees, according to its earnings report. That compares to 55,419 employees in the year-ago period. And it's up a couple thousand from the 61,814 that Alphabet had just a few months ago, at the end of 2015. 

Alphabet is one of the internet industry's most dominant companies, generating $20.3 billion in the first quarter. Читать дальше...

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Univision has taken full ownership of the television channel and digital media property, Fusion.

In a deal expected to close soon, Univision Communications Inc. bought out ABC's shares in Fusion -- which they co-founded in October 2013.

In turn, Univision will create the Fusion Media Group, which will include Fusion, El Rey, as well as The Root, The Onion, A.V. Club, Clickhole, Starwipe, Flama, Univision Digital and Univision Music.

ABC and Univision... Читать дальше...

You may have noticed that Wall Street has gotten pretty excited about blockchain. 

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Starbucks reported in-line earnings Thursday for its fiscal second quarter, but sales came in a little light and the stock is sliding.

The company reported earnings of $0.39 per share, exactly in line with analyst expectations. Revenue came in at $5.00 billion against expectations of $5.03 billion.

Global comparable store sales, however, grew 6% year over year versus expectations of 6.7% growth. 4% of the growth came from increased purchase size and 2% from increased visitors. Читать дальше...

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Schlumberger just reported its first-quarter earnings and restated its bearish near-term outlook on the oil industry.

The world's largest oilfield-services company posted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40, with a 63% year-on-year drop in net income, excluding charges and credits to $501 million.

Revenues fell 36% compared to last year to $6.52 billion. 

Analyst expectations were for adjusted EPS of $0.39 on revenues totaling $6.51 billion. Читать дальше...

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The parliament of the Netherlands has passed a motion which would require that all new cars sold by 2025 will have to be electrified in some way, rather than fueled solely by gasoline or diesel.

The Dutch government hasn't yet banned gas and diesel-powered cars, however, and the motion does allow for hybrid cars to be sold beyond 2025.

The country's senate still must approve the motion pushed by the Dutch Labor Party, and it has already faced pushback from Economic Affairs Minister Henk Kamp... Читать дальше...

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The US Navy is the unquestioned dominant naval force in the world.

In terms of both absolute tonnage and technical superiority, the US Navy is the world's largest and most advanced maritime military force. The capabilities of the US Navy are further enhanced and augmented by its military alliances such as NATO, in which the US plays a key role.

The following graphic from Naval Graphics shows every vessel serving in the US Navy as of April 2015:

Naval GraphicsThe backbone of... Читать дальше...

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No matter what you do, you can't stop the Fast and the Furious franchise.

It's now entered its perpetual motion phase and the world is preparing itself for the eighth installment.

That film is set to arrive on April 14, 2017. We've known the release date, and now we have a new movie poster to back it all up. It's simple. It's basic. It's like a plain white t-shirt and jeans... oh, like what Vin Diesel himself is wearing in the poster.

Diesel released... Читать дальше...

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The expedition superyacht segment will soon receive an intrepid, one-of-a-kind new member.

The creative wizards at Bannenberg & Rowell Design conceived the 270-foot Kilkea explorer to travel to the most remote corners of the globe, while providing onboard comfort for weeks on end.

The hull is currently being built at a shipyard in Vietnam owned by the Norwegian commercial builder Vard.

Kilkea is based on the Vard 1/08 hull, a supply-vessel platform designed for offshore use. Читать дальше...

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President Barack Obama mourned pop-music icon Prince, who died suddenly on Thursday at 57.

In a statement, the president praised the musician's virtuosity and artistic vision.

"Today, the world lost a creative icon. Michelle and I join millions of fans from around the world in mourning the sudden death of Prince," Obama said. "Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent."

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Louis C.K. wants the public to know that he's not bankrupt after taking out loans to make his new sitcom, "Horace and Pete."

“I'm so not broke,” the comedian and TV star said Wednesday on "The Bill Simmons Podcast."

Earlier this month, C.K. said on "The Howard Stern Show" that he took out "millions of dollars" in loans in order to finish producing the first season of "Horace and Pete," in which he and Steve Buscemi play two owners of an Irish bar.

He then... Читать дальше...

Stocks slid on Thursday in what was a busy day for economic data as a reading on the US labor market was better than expected while manufacturing data disappointed. 

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A politician delivers his message as he scans the faces in an eager crowd.

A college student gives a presentation and reinforces her points with nods to her classmates and professor.

A young professional strides down the sidewalk and offers a smile to colleagues heading home.

What do these people all have in common?

They're skilled at making eye contact, and as a result, they exude confidence.

According to Lillian Glass, a body-language... Читать дальше...

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Stephen Curry and Jordan Spieth helped Under Armour rack up another strong earnings Thursday.

The sportswear company announced earnings of $0.04 per share against expectations of $0.02. Additionally, revenue jumped 30% from the same quarter last year to $1.05 billion, higher than analyst estimates of $1.04 billion. Operating profits also increased 26% year over year.

In the release accompanying the earnings, Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank attributed the success... Читать дальше...

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In March, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) came out with an updated "Worldwide Cost of Living" report, which highlights the most expensive cities to live in across the globe.

The biannual report compares over 400 individual prices across 160 products and services, including food, drink, clothing, household supplies, utility bills, private schools, and recreational costs. All cities are compared to a base of New York City, which has a cost-of-living index set at 100. Читать дальше...

In Rihanna's new music video for "Needed Me," from her most recent album "Anti," the artist is seen murdering a man. It's not the first time this has happened in one of her videos.

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Google parent company Alphabet just reported its Q1 earnings.

It missed on the top and bottom line and reported weaker-than-expected growth in one of its main ad metrics, and the stock initially plunged about 8% in after-hours trading.

It has leveled slightly to about 6% down.

Here are the most important numbers:

• Revenue: $20.35 billion, up 17% year-on-year, vs. analyst expectations of $20.38 billion.
• Non-GAAP earnings per share... Читать дальше...

Purified water can be turned into ice on demand through a process known as "waterbending". Grant Thompson of the Youtube channel "The King of Random" tried it out and the results are mindblowing.

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MTV is revisiting its roots by bringing back "MTV Unplugged," along with a new slate of music-centered programming.

“We’re on a mission to reignite MTV with everything that makes it one of the world’s most iconic brands — its soul of music, its love of pop culture, and its unexpected, groundbreaking creative,” MTV President Sean Atkins said in a statement ahead of the network's upfront presentation to advertisers on Thursday.

"What we share today is just the beginning," he continued... Читать дальше...