Новости за 23.02.2018

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• Interest rates for mortgages are going up and the new tax law removes some of the tax incentives for homeownership.
• While the US housing market is still strong, there could be trouble ahead.

The average interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with a 20% down-payment and with conforming loan balances ($453,100 or less) that qualify for backing by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rose to 4.64%, the highest since January 2014, according... Читать дальше...

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The US Army and US Marine Corps infantrymen pride themselves on being some of the biggest badasses on every block they roll into. They have more similarities than differences, but they’re unique forces. Here are 5 ways you can tell Marine and Army infantry apart:

Note: For this comparison we are predominantly pulling from the Army’s Infantry and Rifle Platoon and Squad field manual and the Marine Corps’ Introduction to Rifle Platoon Operations and Marine Rifle Squad. Читать дальше...

IHOP

• IHOP is famous for its fluffy pancakes but it turns out the chain has a lot more to offer.
• The pancake chain serves steak tartare and a roquefort and pear soufflé.
• Insider secret: You don't have to be under 12 to order off the kid's menu.

Just like the vasty majority of mainstream food chains,the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) features a secret menu. Despite its pancakes being some of the best around, IHOP does more than just fluffy flapjacks. Читать дальше...

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Advancements in a bevy of industries are helping intelligent digital voice assistants like Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa become more sophisticated and useful pieces of technology. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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