Новости за 23.02.2018

Amazon/Toby Melville

• Fred Killingsworth, the CEO of brand agency Hinge, thinks retailers should stop fighting Amazon, and start embracing it.
• He said that it is hard for even the biggest retailers to compete with Amazon in ecommerce spending.
• Instead, he advocates for an approach that helps retailers leverage all the potential that Amazon has to offer.

If you can't beat them, join them.

That's the drum that Fred Killingsworth is beating... Читать дальше...

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• A Jamaican bobsledder at this year's Olympics had raced at a previous Winter Olympics for the United States. 
• Olympics rules allow athletes with multiple nationalities to choose who to compete for, and even change their competitive allegiance.
• Citizenship laws vary from country to country, as do the reasons an athlete may have for switching countries.

When Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian raced in this Olympics' women's bobsledding event... Читать дальше...

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CBS News

• In a clip from her interview for CBS's "60 Minutes," Jennifer Lawrence revealed she dropped out of middle school.
• "I don't technically have a GED or a diploma," she said. "I am self-educated."  
• The 27-year-old was 14 when she left to model and then later act.
• She said she doesn't regret her decision.
• "I wanted to forge my own path," she said. "I found what I wanted to do and I didn't want anything getting in the way of it."
• The... Читать дальше...

Apple iPhone School

Before iOS 7 launched in 2013, iPhone and iPad users would have to manually download any and all software updates for apps once they became available.

An aggressive red badge on the App Store icon would show you the number of apps that needed updating.

There was no automatic downloading for software updates. It was pretty annoying.

These days, since iOS app updates download automatically, there's rarely a reason to visit the "Updates" tab in the App Store ... Читать дальше...

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I was prepared to love the Skagen Falster smartwatch. 

When I first saw the watch at CES — the tech industry trade show in Las Vegas last month — it blew me away. The watch was easily the best-looking wearable I saw there, and certainly the best-looking smartwatch I've seen in months. 

The Falster watch features activity tracking, customizable watch faces, and voice commands powered by Google Assistant. Skagen has made hybrid watches in the past... Читать дальше...

Reuters/ Pascal Rossignol

• Mentioning "revenue management" to an airline reservation agent can help you land an upgrade, New York Times best-selling author Tilly Bagshawe told Bloomberg. 
• An airline's revenue management department tells reservation agents what they're allowed to offer to customers, so talking to them directly allows you to appeal to the real decision-makers.
• But that strategy would only work if you're a VIP customer, according to aviation analyst Henry Harteveldt. Читать дальше...

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• A threatening letter addressed to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle contained a white powdery substance that was originally considered to be anthrax. 
• While the powder was found to be harmless, police are still investigating to determine who sent the package. 
• Security measures for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding day are now under review and authorities are preparing for any other threat that might present itself on their big day. 

On Feb. Читать дальше...

Eloise Kirn

Tacos are one of the most popular foods in America, whether you like yours from a trendy new Mexican restaurant, Taco Bell, or a taco truck parked at a gas station.

But if you're looking to snag the best of the best, look no further.

We teamed up with Yelp to find the very best taco in every state, plus DC, by looking at user reviews on businesses in both the "Mexican" and "tacos" categories.

Keep reading to find out where you can get the best taco in your state. Читать дальше...

Courtesy of Missguided

• Missguided, a UK-based retailer, will now have racially diverse mannequins with stretch marks and vitiligo in two of its stores.
• Some people think it's a stunning display of inclusivity.
• But others think the brand could do more to be truly body-positive, like include mannequins that are different sizes.
• This is part of Missguided's "Make Your Mark" campaign, which launched in December 2017.

Missguided, a UK-based retailer... Читать дальше...

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• There are several reasons why it might be better to pass on a job offer than to accept it.
• Look for major warning signs before you sign on to any new job. 
• A vague job description, poor work-life balance, or low pay are very valid reasons to turn it down and continue searching.

It can be hard to say no to a job offer. There’s this little voice inside you that gets excited and screams: "I’m the best! They picked me above everyone else! Читать дальше...

BII

Technology is increasingly disrupting every part of our daily lives.

Smart speakers and voice assistants let us interact with our homes and with retailers in new and seamless ways.

Smartphones are taking over as the dominant shopping device.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• US adults spent less time on Facebook in 2017
• Amazon plans to distribute ad-supported streaming services
• Streaming and licensing boosted CBS' Q4... Читать дальше...

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• MLB is directing teams to store balls in air-conditioned, closed rooms with climate sensors this season to combat the recent surge in home runs.
• Dry conditions can make the balls slicker and more lively, perhaps leading to more home runs.
• MLB will study the effects on the balls to see if teams should all store the balls in humidors next season.

After a home run spike in 2017 that led to some conspiracy theories about "juiced" balls, MLB is trying something new for 2018. Читать дальше...

via Fox2now

• For his seventh birthday, Avery Huddleston collected school supplies to donate to Puerto Rican schools affected by Hurricane Irma.
• When workers delivered the supplies to a school without power, they also restored the building's electricity.
• Huddleston's principal said that he may be young, but he "has a heart that's very big like Mt. Everest."

Avery Huddleston wanted to do something special for his birthday.

Fox2now in St. Louis reports that the first grader from Buffalo... Читать дальше...

Ford

• Consumer Reports released its annual Top Picks list.
• Ten cars all from different segments of the market were selected based on its performance in road testing, predicted reliability, safety, and owner satisfaction.
• Toyota led the way with four cars on the list.

Consumer Reports released, on Thursday, its annual list of the top cars on sale in the US. The venerable consumer publication picked out 10 cars — all representing different segments of the auto market — for its Top Picks list. Читать дальше...

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We are nearing the end of the 2018 Winter Olympics and 272 medals have been awarded in 90 events.

Below is the Winter Olympics medal table through Sunday.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Russia launches criminal investigation into Olympic curler's doping case, citing inconsistencies in test results
• An astounding comeback puts the... Читать дальше...

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• In the ladies' free skate at the Winter Olympics, Mirai Nagasu failed to execute her signature triple axel jump.
• After her performance ended, she told reporters that she saw the skate as an "audition for 'Dancing with the Stars.'"
• She also appeared to take credit for the US bronze medal in the team event, saying that she "saved" her skaters.
• Later, Nagasu said that a "rut in the ice" kept her from completing the axel, and that she was still happy with her performances... Читать дальше...

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• Journalist and author Radhika Sanghani started the "#sideprofileselfie" challenge to help break the "big nose taboo."
• Her tweet quickly went viral and she's inspired others to share their side-profile selfies too.
• Sanghani hopes the viral challenge will help people conquer their insecurities and shatter unrealistic beauty standards.

Social media can often seem like an endless feed of impossibly pretty people posting perfectly posed selfies. Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump said having "highly trained" teachers with guns could help prevent tragedies like the deadly Florida school shooting.
• Trump also said he'd support giving school teachers a bonus if they carry guns in the classroom.
• Scientific research suggests more guns in schools won't help prevent more shootings, but there are other things that might work.

President Donald Trump is touting a new and controversial... Читать дальше...

AP Photo/Evan Vucci

• President Trump proposed that 20% of teachers should carry guns to fight school shooters.
• Some of the students who survived the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, are speaking out.
• They think that's a terrible idea.
• Teachers should teach and schools should not resemble prisons, they argue.
• Furthermore, having armed guards on school campuses hasn't ended the epidemic of school shootings.

On Thursday, President Donald Trump said teachers ... Читать дальше...

Walmart

• Oreo just released a bite-sized version of Oreo Thins called Thins Bites.
• Thins Bites are dipped in fudge, making them even better than the original.
• The new cookie comes in four varieties: Original, Original Fudge Dipped, Mint Fudge Dipped and Coconut Fudge Dipped.

We can always count on Oreo to deliver seasonal limited edition treats. The latest is small but mighty; it’s bite-sized! The new Oreo Thins Bites are the latest incarnation of Oreo Thins... Читать дальше...

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• Though H&M's business has been struggling, other H&M group brands have been doing well, according to the company's CEO, Karl-Johan Persson.
• Cos, which launched in 2007, is focused on timeless, minimalist designs sold in a modern setting. Its success is helping to make up for H&M's disappointing 2017.
• Its strategy differs from its sister brand H&M, which tries to follow trends and sells an abundance of styles in stores. Читать дальше...

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