Новости за 06.03.2017

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There is less than a month to go before the second round of Ecuador's presidential election, the outcome of which could end Julian Assange's nearly five-year stay in the country's London embassy.

The April 2 runoff election pits Lenin Moreno, successor to current left-wing President Rafael Correa, against Guillermo Lasso, the right-wing opposition candidate.

The Correa government has hosted Assange in a converted-office apartment in the embassy since June 19... Читать дальше...

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Steven Spielberg has agreed to direct an upcoming film about the 1971 leaking of what became known as "The Pentagon Papers," which exposed systematic lies about US involvement in the Vietnam War, Deadline Hollywood reports.

"The Post" centers around the roles of The Washington Post in publishing the papers, with Tom Hanks set to star as the Post's top editor, Ben Bradlee, alongside Meryl Streep as the paper's publisher, Kay Graham.

The full details of the film are still being negotiated... Читать дальше...

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The conservative radio host who many believe is responsible for President Donald Trump's thus-far unfounded theory about former President Barack Obama blasted CNN's Brian Stelter for pointing out holes in the host's story.

Last Thursday, Mark Levin suggested that Obama was waging a "silent coup" against Trump, and had wiretapped the then-presidential candidate's personal telephones. Breitbart aggregated the report, reportedly drawing attention from the White House... Читать дальше...

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Careers and lives are too often hectic these days, making it easy to lose touch with who you are and who you want to be.

Just as you'd speak positively to someone else to help keep the person on track, talking to yourself is a way to guide and motivate yourself.

Positive affirmations and self-talk can be a powerful force in reminding you of the most important things.

Here are 15 phrases you should say to yourself more often to create the kind of life... Читать дальше...

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Everyone knows people on Wall Street work long hours.

In order to get ahead, many Wall Streeters have to stay at the office late into the night, take work home with them, or both.

The 2017 Hedge Fund Compensation Report aggregates compensation information from "hundreds of portfolio managers" from over 200 firms. 

According to the report, the number of hedge fund workers who clocked in more than 60 hours per week rose from 9% in 2015 to 15%. But... Читать дальше...

One of the cardinal rules of personal finance is to save early and save often. In fact, the simplest way to build wealth — and maintain financial security — is to take advantage of compound interest.

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A group representing large institutional investors has approached stock index providers S&P Dow Jones Indices and MSCI Inc, looking to bar Snap Inc and any other company that sells investors non-voting shares from their stock benchmarks.

Both index providers have said they are reviewing Snap's inclusion. Were Snap to be added to indexes such as the S&P 500 Index or the MSCI USA Index, then managers of stock index portfolios will have to buy its shares and other investors... Читать дальше...

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It's likely you spend much of your time at home in your kitchen, cooking, entertaining friends over a glass (or two) of wine, or talking through your day with family.

But there may come a day when you look around and notice that this well-loved space is starting to look a bit worn. Suddenly, your favorite gathering spot has become a place you rush guests through, and you're concerned that potential future buyers will be turned off by its outdated appearance ... Читать дальше...

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If you are a developer working at Uber these days, there's a good chance your friends are imploring you to quit the company — publicly on Twitter, privately on Facebook, or whenever you talk to them.

People in Silicon Valley can't stop talking about the "toxic culture" at Uber after a former engineer, Susan Fowler, published a blog post a couple of weeks ago saying that she was sexually harassed and that when she reported the situation, HR penalized her.

After Fowler came forward... Читать дальше...

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• Dallas has the best gluten-free options.
• San Francisco's airport has the best local eateries.
• Denver International Airport has the best food overall.

Airplane food isn't known for its inviting textures or mouthwatering flavors, but that doesn't mean you have to suffer through the same bland meals while you're waiting at the gate.

RewardExpert, a travel site that helps people take full advantage of their points and miles... Читать дальше...

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Serial entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" investor Robert Herjavec has seen his fair share of young people go down one of two paths: They drop out of school to pursue the venture of their dreams, or dig themselves hundreds of thousands of dollars into debt by attending a private university.

Herjavec says his best financial advice for people in their 20s is to avoid taking on too much risk or debt by following the middle path. He encourages them to consider state school as an alternative. Читать дальше...

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Bill Paxton died of stroke following surgery to address an aortic aneurysm, his death certificate reveals.

According to the document, obtained by TMZ, Paxton had undergone valve replacement surgery on Feb. 14 to correct the heart condition, when complications occurred and he suffered the stroke.

Paxton died on Feb. 25, 11 days after the surgery. He was 61.

A prolific actor, Paxton appeared in a range of films including “Titanic,” “Aliens,”... Читать дальше...

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The United States is deploying an advanced anti-missile defense system to South Korea as part of steps to bolster its ability to defend against North Korean ballistic missiles, the White House said on Monday.

North Korea's launching of four ballistic missiles into the sea off Japan's northwest earlier on Monday is consistent with its history of "provocative behavior" and the United States stands with its allies against the threat, White House spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters. Читать дальше...

If you want a healthy heart, your first stop should be your diet. A group of cardiologists produced a review in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.  Here's a list of things you should and shouldn't be consuming to maximize cardiac health. Here's a list of heart healthy foods to help you live a longer life. And some things to avoid that may be hindering your heart health. In general, laying low of fried food, eggs, sugar, and processed meats is the best route. Looking for vegetables... Читать дальше...

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The future of digital is rapidly transforming right before our very eyes.

Digital is inheriting the earth, and the generational shift is in full force as millennials and Gen X grow older and smartphones, computers, and tablets become the go-to options for media consumption.

But the rise of digital won't just affect news. Advertising and television will also face major disruption in the coming years.

For the past seven years, IGNITION, Business Insider’s flagship conference... Читать дальше...

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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in machine learning and natural language processing technologies will have a huge impact on the media, advertising, retail, finance, and healthcare industries in the near future.

Technology research firm Gartner claims that 85% of all customer interactions won't require human customer service reps by the end of this decade.

You may be thinking creativity makes you robot proof, because robots cannot be creative, but that notion is no longer true. Читать дальше...

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• Scientists have discovered a way to grow human tissues on apples and other plant products.
• This fruity technique may be useful in the field of regenerative medicine, particularly as a method for producing scaffolds to graft skin and bone.

Apples are a staple in most people's homes and, it seems, in science. There was Newton's apple, and the proverbial daily apple to keep your doctor away.

Now, biophysicist Andrew Pelling of University... Читать дальше...

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The Justice Ministry’s new rules could cut your wait by years. 

Japan’s Ministry of Justice, which oversees immigration, announced new rules governing permanent residency this week, hoping to attract and keep more highly skilled workers from overseas.

The new measures will go into effect in March and could make it possible for some applicants to receive permanent residency after just one year in Japan.

Basically, all immigrants become eligible for... Читать дальше...

It may be a long, long time before we ever get to see Deadpool and Wolverine in a movie together that isn't X-Men Origins: Wolverine, but at least this weekend we get the next closest thing. In the last few months, Ryan Reynolds decided to throw on his Merc With The Mouth costume once again and filmed a short film called "No Good Deed," and that short started playing in front of Logan screenings everywhere starting Thursday night. It's a fun bit of superhero comedy, but also in true Deadpool fashion, it's loaded up with Easter Eggs. Читать дальше...

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President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss the Iranian nuclear deal and the regime’s recent belligerent acts.

The two leaders talked “at length” about the “dangers emanating from Iran and Iranian aggression in the region and the need to work together to deal with these threats,” according to a readout from the Prime Minister’s Office.

During the phone call, Netanyahu thanked Trump for the warm welcome he received last month in the White House. Читать дальше...

If you've been keeping up with the rumors surrounding Apple's next iPhone, you'll know that Apple could be announcing three new iPhones this year.

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In the months following the election of President Donald Trump, economic data have been on an upswing.

Survey measures of expectations such as consumer confidence, purchasing manager surveys, and regional Federal Reserve surveys have all seen booms. Citi's US economic surprise index — a measure of economic data' performance against expectations — has been pushed to multi-year highs.

There's only one problem: This boost may not be as good as it appears.

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Twitter briefly suspended the account belonging to David Duke on Monday, after the former Ku Klux Klan leader traded insults with actor Chris Evans early last month.

While the suspension of Duke's account was brief, it appears as though Twitter also temporarily reset the white nationalist's follower account. Duke had around 32,000 Twitter followers as of late February, and as of Monday his follower count had been reset to zero.

"I'm back,"... Читать дальше...