Новости за 31.08.2018

Eugene Police Department

• A woman called police on Thursday after she noticed a baby deer stuck in between the boards of a picket fence while walking with her kids in Eugene, Oregon.
• Animal Welfare Officer Shawni McLaughlin responded to the scene, put a towel over the deer's head, and lifted it off the fence. 
• After resting on the ground for a few moments, the deer scampered off. 

A police officer came to the aid of a baby deer that became trapped between the slats of a picket fence... Читать дальше...

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• New York state senate candidate Julia Salazar is under fire after her mother and brother disputed her accounts of being raised in a working-class, immigrant family. 
• While Salazar has said she was brought to the US as baby from Colombia, her family says she never lived in Colombia, and that she has exaggerated her stories of socio-economic hardship. 
• The 27-year-old Democratic socialist has attracted a series of positive media profiles after progressive insurgent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ... Читать дальше...

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• Primark is selling scented candles inspired by treats from the "Harry Potter" series.
• The "Sweet Treats" line of candles come in three scents: Rhubarb and Custard, Candy Floss, and Sherbert Lemons.
• They're only sold in Europe for now, but other great Harry Potter-inspired candles are also available on Etsy end eBay.

Magic and candles go together like peanut butter and jelly. Just ask the students at Hogwarts — the Great Hall is... Читать дальше...

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• How fintechs are targeting small- and medium-sized businesses and pushing incumbents to fight back
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• Small, thoughtful gestures could mean a lot to your romantic partner.
• Be communicative if you feel like something is off and don't forget to give your partner positive affirmations.
• Avoid being glued to your phone around them and don't be afraid to show your affection with hugs.

We're hardly going to be the first people to suggest to you that small but thoughtful gestures are an important element of any loving romantic relationship. Читать дальше...

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• Trade talks between the US and Canada broke off on Friday without a deal, leaving US officials with only a partial agreement with Mexico on the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• US officials said that negotiations with Canada would continue next week and that Canada would join the agreement "if it is willing."
• Negotiations soured after The Toronto Star reported Friday that President Donald Trump had told reporters in an off-the-record... Читать дальше...

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• Trade talks between the US and Canada broke off on Friday without a deal, leaving US officials with only a partial agreement with Mexico on the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• US officials said negotiations with Canada will continue next week, and that Canada will join the agreement "if it's willing."
• Negotiations soured on Friday after The Toronto Star reported that President Donald Trump had told reporters in an off-the-record... Читать дальше...

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Das syrische Regime scheint Ernst zu machen. Es will offenbar auch die letzte große Rebellenprovinz Idlib im Nordwesten des Landes zurückerobern. Beobachter vor Ort sowie westliche Geheimdienste und Diplomaten sind sich einig, dass eine Großoffensive nur eine Frage der Zeit sei. Dafür spricht auch, dass sich immer mehr Truppen von Machthaber Baschar al-Assad an der Grenze der Provinz sammeln.

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• Lady Gaga walked the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival on Friday wearing a gorgeous Valentino haute couture ballgown.
• The dress featured flowing feathered details that turned heads as she made her way down the carpet.
• Model Kaia Gerber debuted the dress during Paris Fashion Week in July.

Lady Gaga may be starring in the new film "A Star is Born" alongside Bradley Cooper, but she hit the red carpet on Friday... Читать дальше...

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Artificial intelligence (AI), often used as an umbrella term to describe types of technology that can simulate human intelligence, is one of today’s hottest topics across a number of business sectors. AI techniques teach computers to parse data in a contextual manner to provide requested information... Читать дальше...

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September is quickly approaching, which can only mean one thing — summer is over. And with summer ending, it's the perfect time to get in all those last-minute warm weather activities you'll miss, like heading to your favorite amusement park.

If you really need a push, look no further than these sad photos of amusement parks during their off-season. They'll have you grabbing your friends and your car keys in no time — no one wants to admit that winter is right around the corner. Читать дальше...

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Cruising can be one of the most relaxing and enjoyable vacations a family can plan. With meals, entertainment, activities, and housekeeping included in the cost of your room, there is virtually nothing to worry about.

The popularity of cruises continues to rise. In fact, the latest State of the Industry Report by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) estimates that 28 million passengers will cruise in 2018. This is up from 26.7 million in 2017... Читать дальше...

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Gonzalo Fuentes

• Former Secretary of State John Kerry would not rule out running for president in 2020 when questioned by "Face The Nation" host Margaret Brennan.
• "Talking about 2020 right now is a total distraction and waste of time," Kerry told Brennan, adding, "What we need to do is focus on 2018."
• Kerry was the Democratic nominee for president in 2004 but ultimately lost the election to former President George W. Bush.

Former Secretary of State... Читать дальше...

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• A dolphin, 46 penguins, and hundreds of fish were left at the Inubosaki Marine Park in the town of Choshi, northeast of Tokyo, in January after the park was closed.
• Activists in Japan are calling for the animals to be saved after discovering they were still living at the abandoned park. 
• The park closed at the end of January, and park officials cited a decline in visitors after the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in March 2011.
• Employees have been feeding the animals... Читать дальше...

ITMO University

After hearing a radio program describe the labor-intensive work of forest pathologists — basically, tree doctors — Maksim Mikhailov had an idea: what if a robot helped collect their data?

Mikhailov is a 16-year-old student at ITMO University, the renowned science and technology institution in St. Petersburg, Russia. As a member of the school’s Youth Robotics Lab, he was perfectly positioned to bring his idea to life. With a full team working on the the project, the... Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump on Friday responded to reports that he had privately said he wouldn't compromise with Canada on the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
• He tweeted, "At least Canada knows where I stand!" and blamed Bloomberg reporters for leaking a private discussion, though a Bloomberg spokesperson said the company had respected the off-the-record agreement.
• NAFTA talks between US and Canadian officials remained ongoing Friday afternoon... Читать дальше...

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• Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian shared video on Thursday of fans stopping him on the street to give his wife, tennis star Serena Williams, their well wishes. 
• Williams will face off against her sister Venus in the third round of the US Open Friday night.
• Ohanian and Williams were married in November, two months after Serena gave birth to their first child, daughter Alexis Ohanian Jr. 

Alexis Ohanian doesn't mind living in the shadow of his famous wife. Читать дальше...

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• The attorney representing President Donald Trump, his children, and the Trump Foundation filed a motion to dismiss the New York attorney general's lawsuit against his clients.
• The attorney, Alan Futerfas, said the lawsuit is politically motivated.
• Acting New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood's office said in a statement it wouldn't back down.

The attorney representing President Donald Trump, his children, and his... Читать дальше...

Opal

• The Opal nugget ice maker raised $2.7 million on Indiegogo back in 2015.
• The machine makes a special kind of ice that has its own fan base.
• I tried out the Opal ice maker at home and enjoyed it, but its high tag will likely be a turn off to many people.

How seriously do you take your ice?

Almost exactly three years ago, a pitch for a specialized ice maker raised $2.7 million on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo. Before we can understand... Читать дальше...