Новости за 31.08.2017

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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has selected four construction companies to build concrete prototypes for a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said on Thursday.

The four companies are Caddell Construction Co of Montgomery, Alabama; Fisher Sand & Gravel Co of Tempe, Arizona; Texas Sterling Construction Co of Houston; and W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company of Philadelphia, Mississippi, the agency said.

Canadian real estate prices have soared, and so did borrowing against that value. Our analysis of domestic bank filings from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) shows that loans secured against property has reached an all-time high. More surprising is the unprecedented rate of growth experienced this year.

Hello! Here’s what you need to know on Friday.

1. Texas and Louisiana begin long recovery from catastrophic flooding as the remnants of Hurricane Harvey move northeast. The worst of the storm was over by Thursday, but recovery efforts are expected to take months, if not years.

2. Meanwhile, another hurricane, Irma, is intensifying as it makes its way across the Atlantic. It's now a major Category 3 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. It's too early to know whether it will make landfall in the Caribbean... Читать дальше...

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HOUSTON (AP) — Firefighters began a block-by-block search of tens of thousands of flooded Houston homes Thursday to look for anyone who might have been left behind in Harvey's fetid floodwaters, and the loss of power at a chemical plant set off explosions that prompted a public health warning.

Searchers will also be looking for any bodies that could add to the confirmed death toll of at least 31. They said it could take up to two weeks to check all neighborhoods that were submerged by more than 4 feet of rain. Читать дальше...

Business Insider

This week:

• Several months after the election, President Donald Trump said that the US dollar was "getting too strong," and attributed the strength to investor confidence in him. The dollar has since slipped considerably, recently hitting its lowest level since January 2015. Business Insider CEO Henry Blodget discusses how a weak currency can actually help boost the exports for multinational companies, and looks at the reasons behind the dollar's decline. Now that the greenback is lower... Читать дальше...

The most important factor in whether you'll get promoted isn't experience — it's attitude. There are things you can do to make your attitude the best in the office. These tips range from focusing on the long-term to being humble and adaptable. Along with, "How do I get a raise?" one of the most common questions that even exceptional employees ask their boss is, "What can I do to get promoted?"

Qadium is a cybersecurity startup that scans the open internet, keeping careful watch for any corporate devices that could be exposed to a potential attack. It's just closed a $40 million funding round that was led by IVP. CEO Tim Junio started at the CIA, and Qadium began as an R&D lab for government projects. When Qadium CEO Tim Junio walks into a sales meeting, he employs an unusual tactic.

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NEW YORK — When we last saw Mark Hamill in the "Star Wars" saga, he was a mysterious hooded figure on a jagged, remote island off the coast of Ireland.

"For a cameo that brief, boy did they make me work," Hamill jokes.

But in "The Last Jedi," which Disney will release Dec. 15, Hamill plays a much larger role. "Star Wars" will buzz again — 34 years later — with its original hero. Luke Skywalker is back.

In a recent interview with The Associated Press... Читать дальше...

Thomson Reuters

Talk of a “Bondageddon” is back again.

Commentators have repeatedly invoked the fear that investors could suddenly flee the bond market, causing prices to collapse in their wake, ever since the Federal Reserve lowered short-term interest rates to near zero and began its bond buying programs back in 2008. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan provided an example of the genre when he warned in a recent TV interview that bond yields are unsustainably low and that the market is in a bubble. Читать дальше...

Australian stocks closed the session and the week near where they started.

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Glassdoor

Canadian yoga and leisure apparel maker Lululemon Athletica Inc reported a quarterly profit and revenue on Thursday that topped expectations, as same-store sales increased, particularly online.

The company reported earnings of $48.7 million, or 36 cents per share in the second quarter ended July 30. This exceeded the 35 cents per share analysts had forecast, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Adjusted diluted earnings, which excluded the impact of its Ivivva restructuring costs, was 39 cents a share. Читать дальше...

Here are five pairs of food and medicines that you should avoid mixing. Always read medication instructions carefully and ask a doctor or pharmacist about potentially dangerous foods you should avoid while on medication.

The CW

After months of anticipation, it's almost time for the fall return of your favorite shows.

September brings back beloved shows like "This Is Us" and Shonda Rhimes' TGIT shows, and once October hits, fans can dive back into "Riverdale" and "Mr. Robot."

This fall also brings revivals of older shows including "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Will & Grace." 

See when all of the fall shows return down below, and if you want to find some new addictions, here's all of the new shows coming this fall. Читать дальше...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump is pledging $1 million in personal funds to Harvey storm relief efforts.

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at a briefing Thursday.

And she says he's calling on reporters to help decide which specific organization he will give to.

Trump has been criticized in the past for giving far less of his income to charitable causes than many other multi-billionaires. Читать дальше...

Courtesy of Vangster

Go ahead and make your stoner jokes. It won’t bother the $7 billion cannabis industry one bit.

Legal weed now employs an estimated 120,000 people; a figure that’s expected to triple in the next few years, according to the research firm New Frontier Data.

For the weed dispensaries, farms, and software companies that will create the bulk of those jobs — and the job seekers who take them — there’s a new interweediery (you’re welcome).

Vangsters, a digital job platform à la Monster.com or Indeed... Читать дальше...

Russian Defense Ministry

You’ve probably suspected it from WATM’s coverage of the “Kuznetsov Follies,” but let’s just go out and say it: Russia’s navy is a basket case. A floating disaster of aging, decrepit ships and not that many of them – which is a far cry from what the Soviet Navy was in the Cold War.

To get a sense of how far the Russian Navy has fallen, in 1991, the Soviet Union had seven carriers — two Moskva-class helicopter carriers, four Kiev-class vessels, and one Kuznetsov-class ship... Читать дальше...

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Many people consider dogs to be like members of the family.

Keeping them healthy and happy seems straightforward — feed them, walk them, love them. But there are some things you may be doing that are hurting your dog's health and happiness.

Here are a few mistakes you're probably making with your dog, and what you can do to become a better parent to your pup.

You're hugging them.

Hugging your dog has some mixed reactions from vets and psychologists. Читать дальше...

DoD

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2017 — National Guard and active duty service members are making a huge difference in the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey, saving thousands and preparing for recovery efforts, Defense Department officials said here today. 

Service members are bringing capabilities to the rescue effort that is still ongoing. The priorities for the Harvey effort are lifesaving, housing and feeding refugees, power restoration, law enforcement, health care and medical support. Читать дальше...

Stocks climbed on Thursday ahead of Jobs Day, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq hitting a record high.

Get ready, Australia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) looks set to hike interest rates, and far sooner than what most people think.

That's the view of HSBC's Australian economics team, led by Paul Bloxham, who say that a rebound in economic growth will lead to a pickup in wage and underlying inflation in the coming quarters, paving the way for the RBA to hike rates in early 2018.

Yes, early next year.

"If, as we expect, by early 2018, growth is running at an above trend pace... Читать дальше...

Get ready, Australia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) looks set to hike interest rates, and far sooner than what most people think.

That's the view of HSBC's Australian economics team, led by Paul Bloxham, who say that a rebound in economic growth will lead to a pickup in wage and underlying inflation in the coming quarters, paving the way for the RBA to hike rates in early 2018.

Yes, early next year.

"If, as we expect, by early 2018, growth is running at an above trend pace... Читать дальше...

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While Hurricane Harvey's destruction was most severe in Texas, neighboring Louisiana didn't escape the storm's wrath.

Harvey threatened the state 12 years to the day after Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans. Thankfully, the tropical storm had lost most of its bluster by the time it crossed the Texas-Louisiana border.

Areas of southwest Louisiana saw up to 22 inches of rain, though, and widespread flooding filled the streets in towns like Iowa and Lake Charles... Читать дальше...

China's 41-year-old Yujiang Bridge was demolished with a millisecond-delay control blast method. The bridge was said by officials to be unsafe and a new one will be built in its place.

Friday is packed with economic news on US employment, consumer sentiment, car sales, and manufacturing.