Новости за 27.04.2017

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Retired US Navy Admiral William McRaven had an esteemed 37-year military career — which included leading the assassination of Osama bin Laden — but it was his time in Navy SEAL training after college that gave him his leadership philosophy.

In 2014, McRaven gave the commencement address at the University of Texas at Austin, breaking down the 10 biggest lessons he learned in the six months of Basic Underwater Demolition/SEALs training in his early 20s... Читать дальше...

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Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman made an interesting suggestion about the nuclear threat from North Korea after attending a classified briefing at the White House on Thursday.

"No. Korea could smuggle nuke into U.S. rather than use ICBM. Could smuggle inside a bale of marijuana..." tweeted Sherman, adding in a subsequent tweet: "...and might sell nukes to Iran, which has billions of hard currency. Waiting for answers..."

While experts dispute... Читать дальше...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A president's first 100 days can be a tire-squealing hustle from the starting line (Franklin Roosevelt), a triumph of style over substance (Jimmy Carter), a taste of what's to come (Ronald Reagan) or an ambitious plan of action that gets rudely interrupted by world events (pick a president).

Here's a snapshot of the first 100 days for US presidents — starting with the one who set the standard for getting big things done fast:

FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT... Читать дальше...

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Marilyn Monroe ate two raw eggs whisked into cold milk.

Muhammad Ali devoured two large steaks and 12 eggs, sometimes followed by ice cream.

Franklin D. Roosevelt consumed a hot, jam-filled doughnut every morning.

These 10 successful people, members of The Oracles, share what they usually eat (or don’t) for breakfast to give them the energy to take on the day.

1. Fuel the fire

I make my own “10X Oatmeal”: honey, whole oats... Читать дальше...

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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's electoral authority on Thursday released the official tally of the country's referendum, saying President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's "yes" camp won narrowly in the vote that will greatly boost the powers of his office.

The referendum, disputed by the opposition, approved a series of constitutional amendments transforming Turkey's parliamentary government system into a presidential one, abolishing the office of the prime minister and granting the president executive powers. Читать дальше...

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Anthony Levandowski, the head of Uber's self-driving group, is stepping aside in face of accusations of theft from his former employer, Waymo.

In an email obtained by Business Insider, Levandowski said he will no longer be working on Lidar-related work at Uber, but he will remain at Uber and will retain his other responsibilities overseeing things like operations and security.

In his place, Eric Meyhofer is being named head of Uber's Advanced Technologies group... Читать дальше...

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• Yuri Milner began a $100 million effort to listen for aliens in 2015.
• It's called Breakthrough Listen, and it's a network of radio telescopes that target nearby stars and galaxies for 10 years.
• The first batch of data found 11 significant "hits" out of millions.
• None of them are evidence of aliens, but the project is just getting started.

In July of 2015, Breakthrough Initiatives — a non-profit dedicated to the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence... Читать дальше...

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After drawing conservative Republicans on board to the American Health Care Act, Republican leadership appears set to try to bring back the American Health Care Act to the House floor for a vote. 

But the fate of the legislation appeared to be in doubt Thursday as leaders raced to get the support of moderate Republican lawmakers.

An amendment released Tuesday night, authored by moderate Rep. Tom MacArthur, appeared to placate conservatives who did not think the original AHCA went far enough in its repeal of Obamacare. Читать дальше...

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As high-school seniors recently admitted to college start to think about furnishing their dorm rooms, they'll soon learn there are some fairly universal items they will need to avoid.

Items that pose a risk of hazard to students, like toasters, space heaters, and even Christmas trees, are frequently banned from their rooms.

But another set of items, once banned, are increasingly allowed on college campuses across the nation: concealed weapons. Читать дальше...

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A Republican sheriff from a county on the US-Mexico border said President Donald Trump's approach to dealing with immigration isn't feasible, or morally right.

Mark Napier, a sheriff in Pima County, Arizona, told The New York Times' "The Daily" podcast that he doesn't believe Trump's plans to build a wall on the Mexican border is a "feasible solution."

As a large county in southern Arizona, Pima shares 125 miles of border with Mexico and would be one of the sites for Trump's proposed wall. Читать дальше...

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The INSIDER Summary:

• Astronauts can spot airports from space.
• Some are surrounded by cities or residential areas, while others are in the middle of forests or deserts.

Astronauts are often trained pilots in addition to their science, math, physics, and engineering backgrounds, so they have a special affinity for spotting airports from space as they orbit the Earth.

They're easy to find if you know what to look for. In both urban settings and more remote areas... Читать дальше...

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In some ways, attending the TED conference in person is exactly what you'd expect from watching TED talks online. It's an overwhelming experience, jam-packed with scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, and CEOs who all have their One Big Idea to share.

Many of the big-name speakers — in 2017, they include Nobel Prize winner Elizabeth Blackburn, Serena Williams, and Elon Musk — stick around for the whole event, and it's not unusual to see them roaming the halls.... Читать дальше...

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Starbucks on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings that showed profits in line with expectations but a miss on sales at stores open for at least one year. 

Comparable-store sales rose 3%, below analysts' forecast for 3.6%, according to Bloomberg. Revenues also came in light, at $5.29 billion versus $5.41 billion expected. 

Sales growth slowed amid competition from lower-end brands like Dunkin' Donuts and McDonald's that serve cheaper coffee. And earlier this year... Читать дальше...

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Stocks finished Thursday little changed as the Trump administration creeps closer to the psychologically important 100 day mark on Saturday.

The Dow and S&P 500 held flat, while the Nasdaq climbed a bit into the green to a new all-time high.

First up, the scoreboard:

• Dow: 20,981.33, +6.24, (+0.03%)
• S&P 500: 2,388.77, +1.32, (+0.06%)
• Nasdaq: 6,048.94, +23.71, (+0.39%)
• US 10-year yield: 2.296%, -0.015
• WTI crude oil... Читать дальше...

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Amazon announced its Q1 financial results on Thursday, and it blew by what Wall Street was looking for.

The stock was up about 4% in after-hours trading following the report. 

Here were the key numbers:

• Revenue of $35.71 billion, versus Wall Street estimates of $35.3 billion. A nice beat. This compares to $29.1 billion a year ago.
• EPS of $1.48, versus estimates of $1.13 per share, non-GAAP. This compares with non-GAAP EPS... Читать дальше...

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Microsoft reported earnings today, beating Wall Street estimates on EPS, but coming in with a slight miss on revenue. Still, Microsoft was able to show strong growth in its crucial Office and Azure cloud computing segments.

Now, the stock is dipping between 1% and 3% in after-hours trading.

Microsoft reported:

• Earnings per share of $0.73 versus $0.70 expected.
• Revenue of $23.6 billion, versus $23.62 expected.

Investors... Читать дальше...

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Google's parent company Alphabet beat earnings expectations on the top and bottom line for the first quarter. The stock was up more than 4% in after-hours trading.

Let's go over the numbers, which Alphabet reported Thursday.

Here are the results versus Wall Street's expectations (via Bloomberg):

-EPS, GAAP: $7.73 vs. $7.41 expected 

-Revenue: $24.75 billion versus $24.17 billion expected, up 22% from the year-ago quarter.

The aggregate... Читать дальше...

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I can't stress enough how much better WiFi mesh systems are compared to traditional WiFi extenders.

WiFi extenders may work, but you're likely to experience half the speeds you're used to from your main WiFi router. Mesh WiFi systems, on the other hand, broadcast near-to-full internet speeds that you're paying for all over your home.

Plus, many traditional WiFi extenders require you to manually connect to the extender's own network, which isn't the worst thing... Читать дальше...

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The former top ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush said new revelations about axed national security adviser Michael Flynn demonstrate he should be stripped of his title as a three-star general. 

Richard Painter, who served under Bush from 2005 to 2007 and is now a professor at the University of Minnesota, told Business Insider that stripping Flynn, a retired lieutenant general, of his military title is the next logical step forward in the saga.

Mitchell Trubisky has been the NFL Draft's hottest quarterback prospect for several weeks now, but with the first-round just hours away, he's suddenly become the key to the first round.

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In my previous post, "How You Can Educate Your Kids About Finances," I talk about the basics of preparing your child with financial knowledge.

However, teaching your kids basic money concepts on how to be responsible with money from an early age and actually helping them apply important money habits are two entirely different things.

There are plenty of teachable moments when it comes to finance. From holidays to diffusing a melt-down at the store when they can’t get something they want... Читать дальше...

Judge Michael Corriero reveals some simple advice on how you can document a loan in case you ever lend someone money. Judge Corriero served on the bench for 28 years and was elected to the New York State Supreme Court. He's currently the cohost of "Hot Bench" and is the founder of the New York Center for Juvenile Justice. Following is a transcript of the video. 

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Neil Vogel is the CEO of a 250-person company, About.com, and he cofounded Recognition Media, the company behind New York's Internet Week, and the "Oscars of the Internet," the Webby Awards.

But before that, when Vogel was 32, he left the work force for a year. He bought a Ford Bronco for $3,000 on eBay, took the roof off, and went on a road trip.

His ultimate goal: reach maximum boredom. Then figure out what to do with the rest of his life.

Vogel had been... Читать дальше...

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You may have seen some photos circulating around the internet of a group of children hanging out with top DC figures like Sean Spicer, Nancy Pelosi, and Paul Ryan Thursday.

No, a group of kids didn't just randomly take over Washington DC.

Today is the 14th iteration of "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day."

Before the day was expanded to include boys in 2003, the annual event was founded in 1993 and known officially as "Take Our Daughters... Читать дальше...