Новости за 25.12.2016

It's risky to give away or recycle an old computer. It may fall into the wrong hands: those of a hacker. Follow these steps to encrypt and erase your hard drive, and reinstall the OS, ensuring your data can never be taken off the computer.

This machine lets users practice their rock climbing skills even in confined spaces. Manufactured by Joyride, Climbstation is a rock climbing wall with a rotating system that enables users to climb indefinitely.

The Iraqi forces struggling to retake the country's second-largest city, Mosul, from ISIS have paused their advance, entering what a US official called an "operational refit."

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You can live with scratches on your car — but you shouldn't.

Scratches are like the old torture of death by a thousand cuts. Eventually, they'll destroy your car's finish by allowing rust to develop on metal parts. And like the great Canadian poet said, rust never sleeps.

Neil Young references aside, I recently suggested two ways to repair scratches. While I was dispensing this basic advice, it occurred to me that I had some scratches on my own car... Читать дальше...

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Having a basic understanding of business etiquette rules is crucial.

In "The Essentials of Business Etiquette," Barbara Pachter writes about the things people need to know in order to conduct and present themselves appropriately in professional social settings.

Here are some of her most important points:

1. Stand when you're being introduced to someone

"Standing helps establish your presence. You make... Читать дальше...

Non-American Reddit users responded to thread asking them which American foods they found disgusting or weird. Business Insider put together a list of the ones we felt most Americans would consider completely normal.

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The Chinese Renminbi (CNY) is the worst performing Asian currency this year, down 5.67% versus the USD (Fig. 1a & 1b). This marks the third year of declines with the red-back hitting an 8 year low. The pace of depreciation has actually increased in recent months with the currency lower by 1.94% in November this year as investors accelerate capital outflows to take advantage of better offshore opportunities whilst avoiding low onshore rates and further depreciation. In response... Читать дальше...

If you've ever had someone record you speaking on video, it's hard to not notice how different you sound. We brought in William H. Shapiro, an audiologist and a clinical associate professor from NYU Langone, to tell us why we cringe when listening to recordings of ourselves. 

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Many stars of China’s entertainment industry have also become serious investors.

Late last year, He Jiong set off a wave when he joined Alibaba Music. Later, Chinese rock legend Zheng Jun would join Taihe Rye Music.

This year, investment firm Star VC has become a model for this trend.

To an Internet finance company, the star power these celebrities bring is even more valuable than their funds.

Having a devoted following and appealing to the "economy... Читать дальше...

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If you need extra income but don't have the free time to get a second or part-time job, passive income can be a great way to earn without expending a lot of energy. Here are 8 great ways to get some money on the side.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump spent the past two years attacking rival Hillary Clinton as crooked, corrupt, and weak.

But some of those attacks seem to have already slipped into the history books.

From installing Wall Street executives in his Cabinet to avoiding news conferences, the president-elect is adopting some of the same behavior for which he criticized Clinton during their fiery presidential campaign.

Here's a look at what Trump said then ... Читать дальше...

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New York, London, and Hong Kong used to be the most competitive cities in which to be an investment banker.

But as the heart of innovation has shifted toward one industry — technology and, more specifically, internet — so too have the most exciting jobs for Wall Street dealmakers.

It means that San Francisco — and Silicon Valley — where many of the most successful startups in the world are located, is becoming a competitive place to land a banking gig.

The appeal is obvious... Читать дальше...

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Pope Francis delivered his Christmas day message on Sunday, offering hope for "those scarred by war and harsh conflicts that seem stronger than the yearning for peace."

Francis touched upon the war in Syria, renewed tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, and those affected by acts of terrorism, particularly in Iraq, Libya, and Yemen.

The traditional message is known as the "Urbi et Orbi," meaning to the city and the world, which Francis delivered to 40,000 or more people gathered in St. Читать дальше...

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NOW WATCH: Bernie Madoff explains in rare interview from prison how he rationalized his crimes

There are a lot of '80s pop culture references in the Netflix original series "Stranger Things," but there's one subtle Easter egg in particular which could explain some of the show's mysteries. It's sparked a popular fan theory about the main character that seems to make perfect sense, at least in the fantastical reality in which the show is set. There's more to "Eleven" than you might think.

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The holidays are almost here, which means you might be looking forward to some time off from work.

While this time of year might be a bit chaotic, a break from work can offer you the chance to recharge and refocus.

However, it's crucial that you don't squander the opportunity.

Business Insider spoke with Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive... Читать дальше...

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The first-ever “Star Wars” standalone movie, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” has finally hit theaters, so it's time to analyze the heck out of it. That includes everything from catching all the references to past movies, TV series, and novels in the franchise to delving into the footage we saw in the trailers but didn’t end up in the finished film. 

Then there’s the characters themselves.

There are a lot of  brand new ones, like the movie’s lead Jyn Erso (played by Felicity Jones)... Читать дальше...

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DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran said on Sunday it had negotiated to pay only about half the announced price for 80 new Boeing airliners in an order that the American planemaker had said was worth $16.6 billion.

Boeing and its European rival Airbus have both signed huge contracts this month to supply airliners to Iran, the first such deals since international sanctions were lifted under a deal to curb Tehran's nuclear program.

Replacing Iran's antiquated civil aviation... Читать дальше...

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Why are the dollar bills in people's pockets worth anything? According to some experts, the dollar bills carry value because the government in power says so. Other experts are of the view it is because people are willing to accept it as payment.

To say that the value of money is on account of the government or on account of social convention is to say very little. In fact, what experts are saying is that money has value because it is accepted, and why is it accepted? Читать дальше...

By late 1944, Allied forces had pushed Nazi Germany back in much of Europe, retaking Paris and Rome.

If you can wear it, order it, stream it, or 'gram it, we've probably tried it. Much as we hate to admit it, most of the health products we sampled in 2016 were hardly life-changing.

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A lamentable shift has happened in the last few decades: Watches have all but disappeared from men's wrists.

Once upon a time, a watch was essential, something men and women alike put on their wrists every morning and took off only at night before bed. It was a necessity, or else you wouldn't know the time of day, and you'd be late for all of your meetings.

As cellphones and, later, smartphones started becoming more common, the watch suddenly seemed old-fashioned. Читать дальше...

Be it because of a language barrier or just bad planning on the company's part, many people go around mispronouncing high-profile brand names. 

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Consumers often pay way more for products than what it costs to make them.

The reasons for high mark-up prices depend on the product. It could be that the item is in high demand or is difficult to make. 

Here are 21 popular products with incredibly high mark-up prices.

Note: For this story, we looked at individual US brands, but price mark-ups are often similar for competing brands.

Regal Cinemas and AMC Theaters' popcorn

Wholesale price for a small popcorn... Читать дальше...