Новости за 16.01.2017

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Regardless of how we define it, success can feel like a fleeting and often elusive target.

It takes confidence, passion, and drive to reach a level of success and then do what's necessary to sustain it.

We've collected wisdom from 14 prominent CEOs and entrepreneurs who have seen drastic ups and downs throughout their careers.

Their advice is as appropriate for someone just starting out as for an industry veteran.

Steve Jobs, Apple cofounder... Читать дальше...

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - CIA Director John Brennan on Sunday offered a stern parting message for Donald Trump days before the Republican U.S. president-elect takes office, cautioning him against loosening sanctions on Russia and warning him to watch what he says.

Brennan rebuked Trump for comparing U.S. intelligence agencies to Nazi Germany in comments by the outgoing CIA chief that reflected the extraordinary friction between the incoming president and the 17 intelligence... Читать дальше...

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Convenience stores are becoming a growing threat to fast-food chains like McDonald's. 

Chains like 7-11, Wawa, and Circle K are ramping up prepared food offerings, according to Anna Kang at Nation's Restaurant News. 

The convenience stores are getting ahead thanks to a few distinct advantages over traditional fast food chains. Because many of these stores double as gas stations and offer other groceries, they are a one-stop shop rather than a singular destination like Burger King or Taco Bell. Читать дальше...

Daniel Goodman

A lot of us feel guilty when we think we're not being productive.

There are a few ways you could alleviate these pangs of guilt: For one thing, stop tying your productivity to your self-worth. For another, adjust your mindset about how much time you really have to accomplish things.

But perhaps the most simple step, if you are in fact less productive than you hoped, is to up your productivity game.

Being that I work in a fast-paced newsroom where deadlines... Читать дальше...

The legendary A-10 looks like it's here to stay after being upgraded by the Air Force

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Peter Thiel, Silicon Valley venture capitalist and Trump supporter, may run for governor of California in 2018 according to a report by Politico.

Thiel, an early investor in Facebook and a co-founder of PayPal, entered the political arena in 2016 with his outspoken support for Trump and a speech at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

Although many close to Thiel remain unconvinced he'd run for office, Politico points to Thiel's recent interview with the New York Times... Читать дальше...

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump's team could move the White House press briefing room from the West Wing to another location that accommodates more media from around the country, incoming White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus said on Sunday.

Esquire magazine reported on Saturday that the Trump administration planned to relocate White House reporters from the press room to the White House Conference Center or the Old Executive Office Building next door. Читать дальше...

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As the semester resumes for college seniors around the US, the next important decision many will make is where they should move after graduation.

A ranking of the best major metropolitan areas from the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) may help students having trouble making the call.

AIER calculated its list using nine economic, demographic, and quality-of-life factors. AIER defines major metropolitan cities as having over 2.5 million residents. Читать дальше...