Новости за 25.09.2015

Ride-sharing colossus Uber announced plans to open a major office in the defunct and derelict Sears Building in Oakland. Faster than an Uber car could show up, the idea was blasted, praised and examined by Oaklanders and others. It may be the world’s most valuable private tech company and it be a major employer, but

MINA, Saudi Arabia — Iran ratcheted up blame on archrival Saudi Arabia on Friday over the disaster at the hajj the previous day that killed more than 700 pilgrims, as Muslims solemnly resumed the final rites of the annual pilgrimage in the kingdom. Thousands protested in the streets of Tehran as a senior cleric angrily demanded Saudi Arabia hand over control of the annual pilgrimage to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the world’s largest body of Muslim nations. Iran’s state TV says the... Читать дальше...

There was nothing regular about John Boehner’s rise and fall and rise and fall in the House, nothing constant except his tan and the smoke-filled rooms wherever he was allowed to light up. Boehner’s announced exit as House speaker and from Congress altogether caps a political career that began as the head of a homeowners association in an Ohio neighborhood and made him second in line to the presidency. An opponent of abortion rights, he was essentially undone by disaffection from conservatives... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK — Iran’s president on Friday urged “quicker” efforts to free citizens held in both Iran and the United States, offering potential new signals on the fate of a Washington Post journalist and other Americans in Iranian hands. The comments by Hassan Rouhani, who is in New York for the annual U.N. General Assembly, followed earlier suggestions from Iranian officials about the prospect of prisoner exchanges. Rouhani told journalists he “doesn’t want to talk about the word ‘exchange’” but said... Читать дальше...

Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson during Hard Rock Cafe Opening Night Party at Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1995. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc) Actress Pamela Anderson and her ex-husband Tommy Lee once rejected a multi-million dollar offer to officially release their leaked sex tape. The former “Baywatch” star and the rocker made the explicit tape on their honeymoon and it was stolen from their home in 1995 by an electrician. The footage went viral and Anderson reveals late Penthouse... Читать дальше...

By Mark Barbeau of Footy SF Quakes Clinging to Playoff Hopes. San Jose Earthquakes v Real Salt Lake Sunday, September 27, 2015 – 4:00PM Fox Sports 1  1590 KLIV  1370 KZSF Following their disappointing trip to NYC, the San Jose Earthquakes currently sit in 7th place in the Western Conference with four games

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Croatia lifted its blockade of the border with Serbia on Friday, as southeastern Europe’s squabbling governments took steps to ease tensions that had been rising because of a surge of people seeking to cross their territories en route to Western Europe. The moves suggest that regional leaders have recognized that tit-for-tat moves were hampering efforts to control the chaos resulting from the influx of tens of thousands fleeing their homelands. Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic... Читать дальше...

SEOUL — As about a dozen elderly men loiter in a small plaza near a cinema, mostly chatting or watching people pass by, several deeply wrinkled women stroll among them, trolling for customers willing to pay for sex in nearby motels. The middle-aged and elderly women and their customers provide a look at the dark side of South Korea’s rapid economic rise and erosion of traditional parent-child roles.

The Popular Unity Candidacy, known as CUP, joins a line of far-left movements seizing the political momentum in Europe, from Greece’s ruling Syriza party and Spain’s own far-left Podemos movement to the shock emergence last week of socialist Jeremy Corbyn as leader of Britain’s Labor Party. Catalonia’s large “Together for Yes” block formed by pro-independence parties from the rest of political spectrum will need support from the smaller CUP to secure a 68-seat majority in the 135-seat regional parliament.

Visitors were guided smoothly between episodes; no matter the order in which you experienced the vignettes, the effect was unforgettable. [...] after a season in which every other impoverished modernist choreographer claims to be a creator of installations (mostly by not footing the bill for decor), Goode, in “Poetics of Space” (which is co-produced by Z Space), has given us the real thing, the closest I have seen on the local dance scene to browsing through a visual arts gallery. Designer Sean... Читать дальше...

New author adds story to Larsson’s ‘Millennium’ series Writing book four of the “Millennium” series was pressure enough for Swedish author David Lagercrantz. Readers were protective of the late Stieg Larsson’s blockbuster trilogy, and Larsson’s longtime girlfriend, Eva Gabrielsson, told anyone who would listen that a new book was a big mistake. “My Swedish and American publishers demanded that I write the whole book on an unconnected computer,” Lagercrantz said in a recent phone interview. When several pages were translated and ready to go... Читать дальше...

A rare visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend has captivated his extensive fan club in the area and commanded the attention of major U.S. technology companies eager to extend their reach into a promising overseas market. A group of more than 100 college professors and other academics across the U.S. have posted an open letter on the Internet warning people to beware of Modi's digital push. Modi's government has raised privacy fears with a proposal that would have required Internet... Читать дальше...

Judy Jordan, former owner of J Vineyards & Winery, purchases Oregon's Chehalem Mountain VineyardThe Chehalem Mountains are home to some of the Willamette Valley’s best-known producers, including Adelsheim, Bergström and Archery Summit. Photo: Oregon Wine Judy Jordan, who sold her Sonoma-based company J Vineyards & Winery to E. & J. Gallo last March, has purchased Chehalem Mountain Vineyard in Oregon’s Willamette Valley from the Erath family. Related Links Gallo to purchase Talbott Vineyards;... Читать дальше...

The NBA Finals MVP said: The wearable market helps athletes more than anybody. When Iguodala slept more than eight hours on the night before a game, he played 12 percent more minutes and scored 29 percent more per minute, he increased his free-throw shooting by 9 percent and his three-point shooting by 2 percent, and he reduced his turnovers by 37 percent and his personal fouls by 45 percent.

Klay Thompson thrills Oakland students with surprise visit Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson donated $25,000 to KIPP Bay Area Schools on Friday, and he addressed the students at the KIPP Bridge Charter School in Oakland with a message about the importance of education.

Located in Brooks on Highway 16, about a 40-minute drive north of Vacaville, the casino resort draws two-thirds of its visitors from “west of us,” primarily from the Bay Area, said spokesman Mike Traum. Gambling is a big attraction, but so are the concerts and comedy shows, dining, the Yocha Dehe Golf Club, pool and spa. Treatments include hot stone, Thai and aromatherapy massage, foot reflexology, facials and mud wraps. The casino is always on the lookout for new games and fresh slot machines to keep its patrons entertained, Traum said. Читать дальше...

The virtual reality creator invited attendees at its second annual Oculus Connect conference to go hands on with games for the consumer rendition of its Oculus Rift headset using Oculus Touch hand-held controllers. "Bullet Train": The most polished of the demos on hand at Oculus Connect came from developer Epic Games, best known for the "Gears of War" series. "Bullet Train" is essentially an interactive version of "The Matrix," where users can teleport across a train station, shoot baddies, bend time and catch bullets. Читать дальше...

Steel Rail Steel Rail, a collaboration between Effie Speigler, Steve Sparkes, and Grand Tavern’s Temoor Noor debuts today (Friday, September 25th) in Jack London Square. Related Links Steel Rail coming soon to Jack London Square Housed inside a long-vacant space at 439 Water Street, the eatery will be part cafe, part lunch spot, and part pub and eventually be open morning through evening—although hours are limited during the first week to 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. Читать дальше...

The Monterey Bay Aquarium staff grooms a baby sea otter (known as Otter 696) for two to three hours every day.

Lena Dunham attends AOL Build to discuss ‘Lenny’s Letters’ at AOL Studios on September 24, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage) Actress/writer Lena Dunham has snagged an interview with U.S. presidential favorite Hillary Clinton for her new digital newsletter Lenny. The “Girls” star quizzed the former First Lady and Secretary of State about her passion for politics and life as the wife of former President Bill Clinton. The full interview will be sent to Lenny subscribers when the project launches next week. Читать дальше...

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A deep-sea treasure hunter who pleaded guilty to contempt of court after spending years as a fugitive will have to testify before his sentencing about gold he discovered in a historic shipwreck. During the week before the hearing, Thompson will have to answer questions in a closed court session about the location of the gold and other assets sought by his investors.

First lady reveals panda cub name: First lady Michelle Obama and her Chinese counterpart, Peng Liyuan, revealed the name Friday during a tour of the panda house at Smithsonian's National Zoo. The first ladies chose the name and untied a pair of yellow scrolls to reveal it in English and Mandarin Chinese. China gave a pair of giant pandas to the National Zoo in 1972 following President Richard Nixon's groundbreaking visit to the Asian country.

Cooper was part of a pack of die-hard Apple fans outside Apple stores early Friday, angling to buy the iPhone 6s or the larger iPhone 6s Plus, which start at $199 or $299 with a two-year contract. "Customer response to the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus has been incredibly positive," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing in a press release. The additional countries included China and New Zealand, which will help boost sales, analysts said. New features on the... Читать дальше...