Новости за 16.07.2015

We’ve spent the last two days driving from Seattle to Minot, North Dakota. Why? So I can judge the pie contest at the State Fair! I’ve done it at the Washington State Fair for several years now (along with judging chocolate, pies, preserves, cake and more) and I’m taking it national! The drive across northern Idaho and through Montana has been amazing – how can you beat views like this one, near the junction of the Marias, Teton and Missour Rivers? The sky does seem to go on forever, and we’ve even... Читать дальше...

Comcast is adding another hook to try to keep customers in front of the TV: video games in its set-top boxes. Games available include FIFA Soccer, NBA Jam and Monopoly. Comcast says the service is aimed at casual players, including people who play on phones, rather than hard-core gamers who already use consoles such as Xbox or PlayStation. Microsoft has a streaming music service, too — though it was mostly overlooked as attention turned to Apple's entry into a business crowded with Spotify, Google Play and others. Читать дальше...

Ignazio Marino took part in a daylong seminar at IOC headquarters Thursday as part of the new invitation phase for potential host cities. Rome is planning to incorporate many of the facilities that were used for the 1960 Games in the Italian capital, including the Benito Mussolini-inspired Foro Italico complex that contains the Olympic Stadium, plus swimming and tennis venues. In her technical presentation to the IOC, Bugno emphasized a bid funded by the public as well as national and international private investments. Читать дальше...

[...] these days, Achille, CEO of The Devon Group, which does public relations and marketing for tech firms, is "quite intentional" about flying in early for a business trip or staying over an extra day "to squeeze in a side trip, a spa visit, try out a top restaurant or similar activity." In some destinations, airlines and hotels charge more on weekdays because of higher demand from business travelers, so Achille's early arrival in Vegas entailed a cheaper flight and a relatively inexpensive hotel room. Читать дальше...

Throughout the NFL offseason, Russell Wilson and agent Mark Rodgers maintained they had no deadline in contract extension negotiations with the Seattle Seahawks, but a Thursday report claimed the two sides will likely cease talks at the beginning of training camp later this month. According to a Thursday report, Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and agent Mark Rodgers are likely to end contract extension negotiations with the team at the start of training camp. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) According to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport... Читать дальше...

Mark your calendars: On July 29, Microsoft is throwing a party in 13 cities around the globe to celebrate the arrival of Windows 10. In the United States, the company will be throwing a bash in New York City. Celebrations will also be held in Sydney, Tokyo, Singapore, Beijing, New Delhi, Dubai, Nairobi, Berlin, Johannesburg, Madrid,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior Democrats pushed back Thursday against an undercover government probe of President Barack Obama's health care law, saying it didn't uncover any real fraud. Investigators for the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office signed up 11 bogus beneficiaries for 2014 coverage then got HealthCare.gov to continue benefits this year for all but one. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said these were "fictitious cases" and the GAO investigators themselves admit the findings can't be translated... Читать дальше...

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. In February we posted a story about Rainier Beer’s potential homecoming. That story involved Rainier’s parent company, Pabst Brewing Company (Blue Ribbon Intermediate Holdings, LLC) making a clever play to capture a piece of the craft beer boom. The plan involved opening a relatively modest sized brewery... The post Pabst Brewing Company will start brewing “craft” beer appeared first on Beer News.

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Yesterday (July 15) a group of brewers gathered at Chuckanut Brewery in Bellingham to brew a special batch of beer: NW Local Lager, the official Bellingham Beer Week beer. Representatives from eight Bellingham area breweries participated in the brew session—Aslan Brewing, Boundary Bay Brewery, Chuckanut Brewery, Gruff... The post Local brewers unite to brew the Bellingham Beer Week beer appeared first on Beer News.

It narrowly escaped the dot-com bust of 2000 to reinvent online retailing. [...] eventually, it morphed into the global e-commerce powerhouse it is today with $89 billion in annual revenue. Led by its 51-year-old founder, Jeff Bezos, the Seattle company's strategy has long been to make big bets and expand into new areas. Investors have not always applauded the company's strategy because it barely ekes out a profit quarter after quarter. Ten years later, the amount of services offered to Prime members has grown vastly... Читать дальше...

State officials suggest the federal restrictions could add to the challenge of opening medical marijuana outlets on both, or either, of the islands in the near future and may preclude the possibility of the islands sharing a dispensary. Rose was unsure of the level of demand for medical marijuana on the Vineyard but noted the island is to home to many seniors and retirees who have cancer or other chronic conditions. Republican Gov. Charlie Baker, who took office in January, ordered a more streamlined licensing process... Читать дальше...

On July 16, 1955, Associated Press reporter Bob Thomas wrote a story about the imminent opening of an elaborate theme park in California that was conceived by none other than Walt Disney. Like the animator and entrepreneur, Disneyland was ambitious and imaginative — a real-life play land for children and adults alike. Thomas, a longtime Hollywood reporter for AP and author of a Walt Disney biography who died in 2014, wrote that Disneyland cost $17 million to build, and that no detail was spared. Читать дальше...

It’s no secret that streaming TV and movies services like Netflix, HBO Go and Showtime Anytime have a lot of viewers who aren’t paying customers. They’re “sharing” the login credentials of friends and family who are cable subscribers. For the most part, these media companies have looked the other way. In HBO’s case, one executive even chalked it up to marketing. For the most part, no one’s been able to quantify just how much that “marketing” is costing the streaming industry – until now.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines' leading independent film festival is adding a section showcasing Asian films, offering a venue for filmmakers facing censorship in other parts of Asia. The Philippines enjoys one of the freest independent film scenes in the region so movies censored in other countries can be screened at the festival, said Laurice Guillen, president of Cinemalaya Foundation, which is mounting the festival for the 11th year.

Steve Huffman, a Reddit co-founder and former CEO reinstated at the company’s helm last week, will host an “Ask Me Anything” on the site at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Huffman was named Reddit’s CEO after more than a week of turmoil that culminated in CEO Ellen Pao’s resignation. Users and administrators of Reddit, the Internet’s best-known message board forum,

Jason Dohring -- who played the love interest on Veronica Mars for three seasons -- has been cast in a recurring role on The Originals, the Hollywood Reporter said on Thursday. THR says he's "described as smart and confident with a very clear sense of right and wrong, who is out to bring the forces of evil to justice." The actor also co-starred on the short-lived but beloved vampire series Moonlight on CBS.

On the finale of that show, she got engaged to Jef Holm. After her stint of reality TV stardom, she ended up marrying a guy much closer to home -- she met Johnson in church. "Who knew me and the hot guy from church would be installing car seats together one day?" she wrote on Instagram a week ago, along with a photo of Johnson prepping for the new baby. Who knew me and the hot guy from church would be installing car seats together one day? @mtylerjohnson Congrats to the newlyweds on their new bundle of joy!

Big windows and high ceilings make it feel open; sturdy fabrics and vibrant hues give it a relaxed vibe. The Tellers chose floors made of 150-year-old reclaimed oak, a dark wood with a rough texture that won't be ruined if the dogs scratch it with their nails. The dining room, for instance, has walls painted a bright shade of geranium, and the eight chairs that surround the table are covered with a pink and royal blue fabric. The kitchen is open to the living room, and the four bar stools lining... Читать дальше...

Seattle Seahawks fans — including ESPY Awards host Joel McHale — are likely going to have to endure some painful memories during Wednesday’s ESPYs show. The Seattle Seahawks’ 28-20 loss in Super Bowl XLIX is nominated in the Best Game category at Wednesday night’s ESPY Awards. (Getty Images) That’s because the Hawks’ 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX on Feb. 1 is one of the nominees in the ESPYs’ “Best Game” category. [Updated 8 p.m. The game indeed won the award.] You may remember that affair... Читать дальше...