Новости за 25.12.2015

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(Reuters) - The birthplace of former U.S. President Bill Clinton in Hope, Arkansas, was slightly damaged in a suspected arson fire early on Friday, police said.

The fire to the rear of the house, designated a National Historic Site, was reported shortly after 3 a.m. CST, Hope Police Chief J.R. Wilson said.

"We do suspect arson," he said, adding that there was the smell of an accelerant at the site.

Firefighters quickly put out the blaze. Wilson described the damage as minimal. Читать дальше...

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If you ever find yourself wishing you could go back in time, that's nostalgia: It's what Don Draper called "the pain from an old wound: ... a twinge in your heart far more powerful than memory alone."

Now, science can explain why you get it — and whether that’s a good or a bad thing.

What is nostalgia?

The term was coined by Swiss physician Johannes Hoffer in 1688, and for years after that, nostalgia was considered a disorder, according to The New York Times. Читать дальше...

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Google has released an interactive video called "Special Delivery" that shows you more of the film as you move your phone around.

It's the first of Google's new "Spotlight Stories" which showcases new kinds of interactive 3D videos. While anyone can view the short YouTube cartoon on any PC or device, this video comes to life by viewing it on the YouTube app on a smartphone or tablet.

That's because it's full of "Easter Eggs," i.e. special hidden things you can only see on the YouTube app, as you move the phone. Читать дальше...

Facts about Russia.

NOW WATCH: Jim Cramer told us about his 'vicious' daily routine which starts at 3:45 AM and doesn't end until after 11:30 PM

Domino's and Pizza Hut both offer a 14" hand-tossed pizza. Which one gives you more for your money? 

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US President Barack Obama, in an interview that aired on Monday, delivered perhaps his strongest rebuke yet of Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner to succeed him in the Oval Office.

In an interview with National Public Radio, Obama accused Trump of preying on the fears and anxiety of the blue-collar, working-class men who have fueled his surge to the top of the GOP field.

Obama told NPR host Steve Inskeep that because of "economic stresses," like stagnating wages and incomes... Читать дальше...

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While the 25-1 Golden State Warriors have the talent and depth to beat teams in any way they prefer, they do possess perhaps the deadliest weapon in the NBA: their small-ball lineup.

The Warriors small-ball lineup only rears its head occasionally, often in close games when the Warriors need some separation.

In this lineup, they keep their starting backcourt in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, move the 6-foot-6 Draymond Green to center, and have Harrison... Читать дальше...

YouTube is flooded with the heartwarming videos of soldiers returning home from deployment and surprising their loved ones.

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Entrepreneur John Paul DeJoria is the co-founder of Paul Mitchell hair products and Patrón tequila.

I love waking up in the morning.

Doesn’t matter where I’m at, which home I’m in, or what hotel room I’m visiting. The very second I wake up, I stay in bed for about five minutes and just be.

I don’t think about my schedule, agendas, or phone calls I need to make. I simply open my eyes and let myself be completely and truly present.

I try not to think of all the outside noise... Читать дальше...

James Marvin Phelps

Bangladesh's state-run Atomic Energy Commission signed a deal with Russia on Friday to set up two nuclear power plants, each with 1,200 megawatt capacity, an investment totaling $12.65 billion, a government official said.

Work will begin early next year at Ruppur in Iswardi, 160 km (100 miles) from Dhaka, said Kamrul Islam Bhyian, spokesman for the ministry of science and technology.

"Russia will finance up to 90 percent of the total cost as credit with... Читать дальше...

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Hello there, average American Christmas reveler. Things are looking good for the homestretch: You’ve got your tree all set, perhaps a few lights strung up around the yard to show the neighbors that life’s good, and you’re dealing with mild, but totally manageable anxiety about whether Amazon’s going to pull through for you today or not. You’ve got a lot of good things on your plate. With all this #gratitude, it seems like an appropriate time for a quick reminder that beneath the veneer of holiday goodness... Читать дальше...

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Reports surfaced a few months ago that Apple CEO Tim Cook has visited BMW in Germany to explore the possibility of using the automaker's compact electric "city car," the i3, as the basis for a possible Apple Car.

Subsequent reporting suggested that the i3's role in "Project Titan" had been put on hold. We were intrigued, however, so when BMW let us borrow an i3 for a weekend the past August, we jumped at the chance.

What would it be like to drive... Читать дальше...

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II used her Christmas address Friday to highlight the triumph of good over evil after a string of attacks in 2015, and to draw attention to the plight of refugees.

She delivered her pre-recorded message at Buckingham Palace, wearing a white and silver dress and while sat at a desk with a Christmas tree in the background.

"It is true that the world has had to confront moments of darkness this year, but the Gospel of John contains a verse of great hope... Читать дальше...

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An unlikely duo has joined forces in order to figure out what millennials love.

For the third year in a row, Goldman Sachs' equity research team and Teen Vogue's fashion experts put together 2015's definitive "Teen Vogue-Goldman Sachs Love List" — a list of the top-20 brands that matter the most to "It Girls."

In order to determine the degree of "love-ability", the analysts scored each brand based on familiarity, affinity, and "word of mouth," or how much respondents discussed a brand relative to others ... Читать дальше...

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Reddit hosted an AMA, or Ask Me Anything, that featured Kwasi Enin answering questions about his incredible feat of being accepted into all eight Ivy League schools.

Enin, now a sophomore at Yale, provided one response about how he settled on his choice that was truly surprising for those who don't know that you can bargain with schools over their financial aid offers.

"For me, Yale had one of the best financial aid offers (after bargaining a little bit)," he wrote. Читать дальше...

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A new poll set for release Monday shows former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) lagging in a theoretical general-election matchup against Hillary Clinton, while Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) is the only Republican candidate with a slight edge over the former secretary of state.

The new national poll from Public Policy Polling, shared exclusively with Business Insider, found Bush faring worse than any other major Republican candidate surveyed in a theoretical matchup with Clinton, the Democratic front-runner. Читать дальше...

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NOW WATCH: Major airlines are introducing ‘last class’ — a category worse than coach

When asked if there was one scientific fact that blew his mind, Bill Nye, author of "Undeniable" had a whimsical response. But what about what's still to come? Nye hopes these are the 3 scientific breakthroughs that are forthcoming. 

Corey Barkoff

'Tis the season of love and goodwill to men, and so we bring you the heartwarming story of 13-year-old William Barkoff and his 11-year-old brother, Benjamin.

These two kid coders helped 30 wounded veterans get the gift of a lifetime: a chance at a new career in IT as a programmer.

This is the latest project the boys have done in seven years of fund raising for the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that helps veterans returning from war adjust to civilian life. Читать дальше...

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BEIRUT (Reuters) - The head of the most powerful Syrian insurgent group in the rebel-held suburbs of Damascus was killed on Friday in a Russian air strike on the secret headquarters of his group, rebel sources said.

The Syrian army confirmed the death of Zahran Alloush, whose Jaysh al Islam grouping has thousands of fighters and is the biggest rebel faction in the area.

Several rebel group leaders have been killed since Russia launched its air campaign on Sept. Читать дальше...

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It pays to be pretty.

Research has found that attractive people earn up to 14% more money than their unattractive peers.

Fortunately, attraction relies on much more than your physical appearance. It's in the way you carry yourself, the folks you hang out with, and how you talk to people — plus a whole lot more. 

Read on to find out what you can do to make yourself more appealing. 

Be funny.

Multiple studies... Читать дальше...

Goats on the Road

In February 2008, Nick Wharton and Dariece Swift returned home to Canada from an all-inclusive vacation in Mexico.

"We felt like we got a taste of the tropics, living the dream," Swift remembers. "We did a day trip and took these ATVs out and went through the jungle and the local villages. and it was so different from home that it kind of triggered something."

That something came to a head about a month later. "Nick had a brutal day at work and said, 'That's it,'" Swift recalls. Читать дальше...

'Tis the season to eat loads of chocolate-y, peppermint-filled treats with loved ones.