Новости за 17.03.2017

How major US stock market indexes fared on Friday U.S. stocks limped into the weekend with mixed results on Friday, but the market nevertheless capped off yet another winning week. Gains for dividend-paying stocks offset drops for banks and health care stocks.

HAMILTON, Ontario (AP) — A Canadian man of Kazakh origins who was arrested in a massive hack of Yahoo emails appeared briefly via video link in a Hamilton, Ontario court on Friday where a date has been set for his bail hearing. U.S. authorities said earlier this week that Baratov and three others, including two men alleged to be officers of the Russian Federal Security Service, were indicted for computer hacking, economic espionage and other crimes. People who said they know Baratov told The Associated... Читать дальше...

A Toronto man caught smuggling Indian immigrants over the U.S.-Canada border has been sentenced to one year in federal detention.

With President Donald Trump's proposal to slash funding for public media, among other things, in his budget, an idea from a Seattle City Councilmember could gain some traction.

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog.   Last week we reported the news that Belltown Brewing was softly The post Belltown Brewing – Grand Opening today (pictures and info) appeared first on Washington Beer Blog.

Exhibit coordinator Lisa Small says O'Keeffe's distinctive clothing style symbolized her lifelong commitment to minimalism. A sophisticated vertical splash with blocks of dark blue, royal blue, maroon, red, orange and yellow flows gracefully toward the hem. The coat is "fastened by a sizeable mother-of-pearl button, her favorite button color and material," according to the exhibit description.

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog.   Formerly known as Hop Scotch, the Seattle Scotch and Beer Fest The post Seattle Scotch and Beer Fest combines top notch beer and top shelf scotch appeared first on Washington Beer Blog.

"The men and women who have served in our country's armed forces have unique talents and skill sets that make them a natural fit for some of the technology industry's most exciting fields," said Diane Gherson, IBM's senior vice president of human resources.

Cyprus has been battling back after nearly going bankrupt in 2013 when a banking crisis coupled with overspending forced it to seek a multibillion-euro rescue deal from its eurozone partners and the International Monetary Fund.

Seattle has an affordable-housing crisis. But here's the uplifting part: It is still possible to find deals in Seattle.

Executives from automakers and suppliers gathered at a conference outside of Detroit Thursday said looser fuel economy standards might allow for sales of more trucks in areas where they're popular. Trump came to the Detroit area earlier this week to announce that his Environmental Protection Agency will re-examine gas mileage requirements that were affirmed in the Obama administration's last days. [...] while the U.S. may relax rules, other countries are toughening them, leaving the industry no... Читать дальше...

Other recalled items include children's robes and pajamas that fail to meet flammability standards. The battery chargers can overheat and damage the XBOX ONE video game controller, posing a burn hazard to consumers. INCIDENTS: 24 reports of the chargers overheating and deforming the charger's plastic cover, including 6 reports of chargers emitting a burning odor. The recalled two-piece sets are a long-sleeve top and pants and have a sewn-in side fabric label that has LIVLY, ''www.livlyclothing.com... Читать дальше...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Rep. Jason Chaffetz has strolled to four easy re-election wins in his Republican-friendly Utah congressional district, but now he's facing a surprising challenge from a Democratic political newcomer who raised nearly a half million dollars — by tapping into anger over Chaffetz' recent comment suggesting people should spend their money on health insurance instead of iPhones. Dr. Kathryn Allen has been transformed from a political unknown into a liberal hero for calling out Chaffetz on Twitter... Читать дальше...

MILAN (AP) — News reports say thieves attempting to rob a jewelry store in Venice's famous St. Mark's Square set off panic among tourists when they ignited smoke bombs to cover their movements. Panic ensued, the news agency reported, as tourists and merchants suspected either a fire or a possible attack.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A proposal to build a luxury hotel a mile from the summit of New Hampshire's Mount Washington has environmentalists and hiking groups crying foul, complaining it would damage the fragile alpine ecology and destroy the scenic views. The 25,000-square-foot (2323-square-meter) hotel is being proposed by the owners of a historic cog railway that climbs up Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeastern U.S. The owners cite growing demand from tourists for a hotel near the top of the mountain. Читать дальше...

The Tsimane, a society of hunter-gatherers, have the lowest-ever recorded levels of clogged arteries among any population studied, new research found. Scientists say the finding points to the importance of reducing risk factors for heart disease: The study was published online Friday in the journal Lancet and presented at a meeting of the American College of Cardiology. The 705 participants in the study spent a day paddling in their canoes and then hopped a six-hour Jeep ride to the nearest city... Читать дальше...

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog.   No foolin’, on Saturday, April 1st Farmstrong Brewing in Mount Vernon The post Farmstrong Brewing presents an event to showcase Skagit Valley Malt appeared first on Washington Beer Blog.

Join us in celebrating (hooray!) this new edition of Rebecca Katz’s The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen. Featuring science-based, nutrient-rich recipes that are designed to give patients a much-needed boost by stimulating appetite and addressing treatment side effects including fatigue, nausea, dehydration, mouth and throat soreness, tastebud changes, and weight loss. A step-by-step guide helps patients nutritionally prepare […]

U.S. stocks gave up an early gain and were slightly lower in midday trading as health care stocks slid. Biotechnology company Amgen gave up 6.7 percent after releasing disappointing results from a study of its cholesterol drug Repatha. Financial stocks fell as bond yields moved lower, cutting into their lending profits. Adobe Systems jumped 5.4 percent after reporting strong first-quarter earnings.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan said the company could need several more months to resolve customer damage tied to its massive sales practices scandal, such as figuring out if people had trouble getting approved for other loans because of the fake accounts bank employees opened. Wells Fargo has seen a sharp drop in new account openings and bank traffic since admitting in September that employees pressured to meet ambitious sales goals opened up to 2 million customer accounts were opened without getting customer permission. Читать дальше...

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog.   On Saturday, March 25th one of Seattle’s most-iconic beer destinations celebrates The post Brouwer’s Cafe 12th anniversary party & a special sour beer release appeared first on Washington Beer Blog.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., based in Denver, is trying to win back diners after a 2015 E. Coli outbreak sickened some customers. Sales fell 20 percent last year at its established locations, even as it gave away millions of free burritos, launched a temporary loyalty program and worked on improving its customer service.

Drops for banks and health care stocks offset gains for dividend-paying stocks. The Standard & Poor's 500 index is still on track to deliver its seventh week of gains in the last eight, following a big rally earlier in the week sparked by the Federal Reserve's announcement on interest rates. Amgen had the biggest loss in the S&P 500 after results from a study of its cholesterol drug Repatha disappointed investors. When bond yields drop, it makes the income provided by dividend-paying stocks more attractive. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Profits at Tiffany & Co. slipped 3 percent in the fourth quarter due to flagging U.S. sales, but strong demand in China and Japan pushed the luxury jeweler past Wall Street expectations and shares rose sharply before the opening bell Friday. Tiffany has struggled with weakening sales in its biggest market as Americans and tourists spend less at U.S. locations, including its flagship store on Manhattan's 5th Avenue next to Trump Tower. Overall, the company reported net income of $157.8 million... Читать дальше...