Новости за 06.02.2016

After the welcome rain of January, Bay Area weather has turned dry and sunny just in time for Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara Sunday. Conditions will be ideal for the game, with sunny weather and temperatures in the low 70s around kickoff time, according to forecasters. The weather will cool by nighttime, with temperatures dipping into the 50s by 7 p.m., said Steve Anderson, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Monterey. The weather service has also issued a beach... Читать дальше...

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — In a story Feb. 5 about presidential candidate Ted Cruz's turnout strategy, The Associated Press reported erroneously that political strategist Matthew Dowd is a Republican. The Texas senator's general election strategy depends almost wholly upon maximizing turnout among millions of conservative white voters — mostly evangelical Christians and the white working class — who didn't participate in the last presidential contest. [...] Cruz's team is banking on a sharp decline... Читать дальше...

The Texas senator's general election strategy depends almost wholly upon maximizing turnout among millions of conservative white voters — mostly evangelical Christians and the white working class — who didn't participate in the last presidential contest. [...] Cruz's team is banking on a sharp decline in black and Hispanic support for the 2016 Democratic nominee, whoever it is, returning to voter trends before Barack Obama shook up the electorate as the nation's first black president and won an... Читать дальше...

Just two days before kick-off, the Grammy Award-winning singer-rapper-producer and recent recipient of the NAACP’s Image Award for Outstanding Male Artist brought about a dozen fans on stage for two songs during his nearly two-hour set at the Pepsi-sponsored Super Bowl concert at the massive San Francisco venue. Hand-picking each group from the crowd for back-to-back N.E.R.D hits — guys for “Lapdance” and the ladies for “She Wants To Move” — Williams kept fans, including NFL greats Deion Sanders and 49er legend Jerry Rice... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A man who was found not guilty of his wife's death by reason of mental insanity will not get her pension under a judge's ruling. The Olympian reports (http://bit.ly/1L69tLB) a judge ruled Jan. 22 that the state's slayer law that says killers cannot profit from their victims' deaths applies to Robert Louis Selland, a patient at Western State Hospital.

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Afro Emoji founder Nigerian-American Ayoola Daramola said there was a gap in the market for images representing African mobile phone users. Emojis, small digital icons used to express an emotion or idea, are popular among mobile users, having evolved from simple emoticons made of punctuation marks to an array of symbols from winking faces to flags.

(AP) — Fans of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders are wearing their support for him on their sleeves — and on their rib cages, calves, necks and backs. Several dozen people have flocked to Aartistic Tattoo in Montpelier, Vermont, to get a free tattoo of the senator, complete with his unkempt hair and thick-rimmed glasses. Tattoo artist Jessica Andrew tells the newspaper she inked Sanders' image on eight people in two days.

In an unusual twist in Obama's final year in office, the Republican leaders of the House and Senate budget committees have said they will not hold a customary hearing on the president's budget proposal the day after they receive it. If approved, the budget that takes effect Oct. 1 would provide $7.7 billion for clean energy research and development across 12 federal departments and agencies for the 2017 fiscal year. The White House said this past week that Obama wants oil companies to pay a $10... Читать дальше...

RIO COMMUNITIES, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico couple says a woman posing as an Animal Humane employee threatened them with jail and stole one of their dogs. The couple says the woman told them the Humane Society of the United States was in the process of charging the Quevedos with more than 70 counts of animal neglect.

Every year my wife buries house in Christmas kitsch Every December my wife virtually buries our home in Christmas decorations. Not even a doorknob is safe from decoration. There was a tree in the living room and stockings hung from the mantel. For the last 20 years of our marriage, I have suggested — unsuccessfully — that we compromise and alternate every other year. Your wife is unwilling to do that even though she knows what she’s doing is making you uncomfortable. [...] that’s regrettable... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Ten people, including nine from Florida, are pleading guilty to filing fake income tax refunds and fake food stamp applications. The defendants could receive up to 20 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and 10 years in prison for theft of government funds.

ARIES. (March 19 - April 18): You're about to discover that the world becomes a much more enriching place when you stop insisting that people have to be on the same page as you.

San Francisco police officers handcuffed a car-theft victim, ran his name for warrants and then released him into the waiting arms of federal immigration agents, records show, in what is being investigated as a possible breach of local sanctuary-city laws. Afterward, Police Chief Greg Suhr acknowledged that the longtime city resident never should have ended up in the custody of immigration agents. “It is the policy of the San Francisco Police Department to foster trust and cooperation with all... Читать дальше...

The Raiders will play a regular-season game against the Houston Texans in Mexico City on Nov. 21, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed Friday. The Raiders will be designated the hosts of the “Monday Night Football” game and will play seven regular-season games at the Coliseum, assuming a one-year lease extension is finalized. Texans owner Bob McNair used Houston’s ability to draw Mexican fans to Super Bowl LI festivities as part of the pitch to land the league’s biggest spectacle.

TNT hosted a conference call and webcast Thursday morning aimed at talking about its All-Star weekend coverage. Later Thursday, during TNT’s telecast of the Knicks-Pistons game, analysts Reggie Miller and Chris Webber turned their attentions to Saturday’s matchup in Oakland. The NBA community has been waiting for more than three months for this matchup: a star-studded tilt between the league’s top two offenses and a game that added another layer of drama this week when it was reported that the... Читать дальше...

Turning a USB stick into a private cloud is an enticing perk — and one that’s becoming expected as people grow accustomed to accessing their information from anywhere. [...] if not set up securely, coupling Netgear routers with storage devices presents a serious risk, The Chronicle has learned. If users do not change the default log-in settings to Netgear’s personal file-sharing feature, data held on storage devices connected to those routers is visible to outsiders. Records as sensitive as tax... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A gun rights bill introduced at the Washington state Capitol includes some quotes falsely attributed to America's Founding Fathers. House Bill 2975 would create penalties for public officials who block people from owning or buying guns.

The federal Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, which prohibited financial transactions for online gambling, exempted fantasy sports games that meet certain criteria on the theory that they are predominantly games of skill. [...] not all sites are reporting income and entry fees on this form the same way, or in the way set forth in an IRS private letter ruling. In fantasy sports, players draft imaginary teams of real-life athletes and earn points based on each athlete’s performance in actual games. Читать дальше...

We’re talking about a windowless kitchen cloaked in red and another home with its best views in the laundry room. Knowing how long someone plans on staying in their home helps when considering if something is too personal. A fresh coat of paint, floral arrangements and focusing on the best qualities of the house are givens. There’s no going back now, but learn the lesson and call a real estate professional before you roll your hard-earned money down the gutter. A couple I sold a brand-new home to wanted a neutral... Читать дальше...

Sophisticated finishes, architectural beauty and historic elegance grace this remodeled pied-a-terre in the heart of Diablo Country Club. Luxurious appointments within the residence include repeated brick arches, refinished hardwood flooring, designer carpeting and handsome built-ins. The sumptuous master bathroom hosts radiant-heated flooring, a footed tub and separate shower, while the sleeping quarters opens to a balcony overlooking the private golf course.

First loan amount: $221,950. First loan terms: FHA 30-year fixed rate, 5.125 percent in order to cover closing costs. Referrals after a series of rejections led a Stockton couple to First California loan officer Carlos Rivera. The pair’s woes date back to 2005, when they helped a relative buy a home. The housing market continued degrading until it buckled under its own weight. A foreclosure on the home they helped buy for family crippled the couple’s credit. The letters also indicated that... Читать дальше...

Conveniences at newly listed Bernal Heights home a rarity in San Francisco “ ‘Modern convenience’ would be the buzzword attached to this listing,” said Shelley Trew of Vanguard Properties, who is listing the updated home near the top of Bernal Heights for $1.795 million. The three-bedroom’s future resident steps into an open floor plan, two spa bathrooms and a wood-burning fireplace. Being detached on three sides bathes the home in natural light and affords tremendous privacy, while the back... Читать дальше...

Not too many people in the Bay Area are building houses for resale with this level of customization. Collapsible NanaWalls provide the transparent barrier between decking and voluminous public spaces, as well as a resort-worthy master suite upstairs. An outdoor kitchen provides a casual gathering space, though it’s safe to assume the infinity-edge pool aimed directly at the Golden Gate Bridge will have its share of attention. Fresh perspective resulted in a facade finished in Pacific red cedar, Venetian plaster and stainless steel. Читать дальше...

Original finishes of this 1911 Craftsman include the dining area’s box beam ceiling and living room’s tile and hardwood fireplace. Dual-pane windows provide energy efficiency, while a partial basement creates additional storage space. The home includes a sunbathed backyard and low-maintenance front garden. Listing agent: Billy Karp, Red Oak Realty, (510) 612-8585, billykarp@yahoo.com Address: 4207 Aqua Vista St.... Читать дальше...