Новости за 08.09.2018

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• In a speech at a Saturday campaign rally in Anaheim, California, former President Barack Obama described how he once got kicked out of Disneyland's Magic Kingdom. 
• Obama said after he attending a Kool & the Gang concert at the park, he and his friends made it on to the Magic Kingdom Skyway's gondolas, where they smoked cigarettes.
• Two police officers escorted the teenagers from the park, but Obama said they told him he was welcome back any time. Читать дальше...

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One of retailers' top priorities is to figure out how to gain an edge over Amazon. To do this, many retailers are attempting to differentiate themselves by creating highly curated experiences that combine the personal feel of in-store shopping with the convenience of online portals. See... Читать дальше...

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Warning: Spoilers ahead for season two of Netflix's "Glow."

On the second season of Netflix's "Glow," we follow Sebastian "Bash" Howard on an unexpected journey of self-discovery linked to his sexuality. Though the show (and cast and creators) never explicitly state it, many of his scenes imply Bash may be realizing he's attracted to men.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Warning: Spoilers below for the second season of Netflix's "Glow." 
• On the newest season of "Glow," Bash Howard (Chris Lowell) speaks often about Florian.
• Florian has been Bash's friend since third grade, and was employed by him as a butler. 
• On season two, Florian leaves after Bash admits he can't afford to pay him anymore.
• While trying to look for him, Bash realizes Florian is gay.
• This is linked to Bash's own complicated sexuality and identity. Читать дальше...

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If you're searching for an all-natural way to lift your mood, preserve muscle tone, and protect your brain against the decline that comes with aging, look no further than the closest mirror.

One of the most powerful means of reaping these benefits is exercise — and in many cases, you already have everything you need to get it: a body.

As we age, two forms of exercise are the most important to focus on: aerobic exercise, or cardio, which gets your heart pumping and sweat flowing... Читать дальше...

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• A Maldives luxury resort has opened the tropical nation's first underwater sculpture garden.
• The Sculpture Coralarium sits in the center of the largest developed coral lagoon in the Maldives, at the Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi resort.
• You have to snorkel out 100 meters to visit the submerged museum.
• Staying at the Sirru Fen Fushi resort costs between $760 and $3,838 per night.

A luxury resort in the Maldives has... Читать дальше...

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• Personal finance writer Tim Devaney graduated college with more than $60,000 in student loan debt. 
• Devaney contributed more than $600 a month towards his student loans for five years before he refinanced and consolidated them.
• Then Devaney's girlfriend created a spreadsheet to identify where he could cut back, which helped him double his monthly payments. 
• He was hesitant to give up spending money to socialize, but realized it wouldn't affect his most solid friendships. Читать дальше...

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• From Utah to Pennsylvania, people across all 50 states search for money-related terms like "student loans" and "property tax" to research their financial options.  
• In the last 12 months, searches for "tax bill" are up 1,000% and searches for "certificate of deposit" (CD) have increased as interest rates are on the rise. 
• Here are the most "Googled" money terms in each state and various cities, including District of Columbia. 

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• As the principal engineer of iPhone software at Apple, Ken Kocienda was directly responsible for experimenting with novel user interface concepts.
• He was also responsible for writing easy-to-use software for products that included the iPhone, the iPad, and the Safari web browser. 
• The first time he ever showed a demo to Steve Jobs, Jobs showed no sign of what he was thinking or feeling. 
• He just asked one question: "Which one... Читать дальше...

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Warning: Major spoilers ahead for "Solo: A Star Wars Story."

Disney's "Solo: A Star Wars Story" concluded with a shocking cameo by Darth Maul, played by the character's original actor Ray Park. The high-levels of mystery surrounding his "Solo" cameo meant long months of intense secrecy, even in Park's own home.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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The downfall of US brick-and-mortar commerce is overblown — despite sharp gains in e-commerce, which will nearly double between now and 2021, the lion’s share of purchasing continues to take place in-store. And that’s unlikely to change anytime soon, since the online environment can’t... Читать дальше...

• US consumer debt is climbing to pre-recession levels.
• Competition driven by consumer card appetite in the US is hurting issuer returns.
• Business Insider Intelligence obtained proprietary survey data to understand which credit card features consumers value most, and what issuers should focus on to earn top-of-wallet status.
• Two-thirds of respondents cited rewards-related offerings as the leading driver of primary card status.

US consumers are hungry for credit card rewards. Читать дальше...

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• Donald Trump exhibits psychological symptoms reflective of emotional compulsion, narcissism, and recklessness.
• Members of the National Coalition of Concerned Mental Health Experts believe a world leader of Trump's caliber is a danger to society in his current state of mental health.
• There is a strong connection between immediate dangerousness — the likelihood of waging a war — and extended dangerousness — policies that would destabilize the world. Читать дальше...

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Life insurance is a fundamentally hard product to sell, as it requires people to think about their deaths and promises no immediate rewards.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• This August, the United States launched a systematic attack on the economy of a NATO ally through sanctions and tariffs.
• This attack made Turkey realize that they must protect themselves from powerful countries like the United States that have the power to unilaterally disrupt the economic life of others.
• Washington's brazen use of economic weapons served as a wakeup call for many countries and investors around the world.

This August... Читать дальше...

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• Over the last 20 years, Amazon's Jeff Bezos has been putting pen to paper in order to churn out actionable wisdom.
• Much of his wisdom is disseminated in his annual shareholder letters, and tackles everything from hiring advice to data-driven decision making.
• Below are some of his most insightful pieces of advice since 1997.

When it comes to shareholder letters, none are more popular than the annual missive from Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett. Читать дальше...

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• There are several reasons Walmart is as successful as it is: It has a huge selection, convenient store hours, and — most importantly — cheap prices.
• Even with Walmart’s already-competitive prices, smart shoppers can do even better.
• Some of the ways to save more money are: use their savings catcher tool, get a price match, and use the Walmart credit card strategically. 

There are several reasons Walmart is as successful as it is: It has a huge selection... Читать дальше...

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• Earlier this year Netflix was hiring someone to watch Neftlix all day.
• While to some, this might seem like the dream job, it is by no means the strangest job out there.
• Bellow are 11 jobs that sound too weird to be true.

When you ask what someone does for a living, the likelihood of hearing a job related to marketing, finance, events, or technology is high. But perhaps if chance has it, you'll meet someone with one of today's wackiest... Читать дальше...

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• Shoppers across the country are buying more and more makeup: usage increased 6% in the last year.
• MONEY spoke with former Sephora employees, and they shared how the store encourages you to spend more — and which items aren't worth their prices.
• Four products they said you shouldn't buy are: travel-sized products, sunscreen and moisturizer, mascara, and makeup brushes.

Though there's no such thing as wearing "too much" makeup, you could be spending too much on it. Читать дальше...

• "Hey Jude" was proclaimed as one of the Beatles' best songs by the pop media which largely ignored Lennon's more political offering, "Revolution."
• Years after John Lennon's death, "Revolution" was licensed to Nike for a media campaign that cost between $7 million and $10 million.
• Nike sales doubled in two years after the media campaign, and the ad's theme of empowerment allowed Nike to dominate a newly emerging brand culture.

Fifty years ago the Beatles released... Читать дальше...

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• Sintra, Portugal, a picturesque city 15 miles outside of Lisbon in the Sintra Mountains, is home to numerous palaces, villas, mansions, castles, and churches.
• The most stunning of the sights in Sintra is the Pena National Palace, built in 1840 according to the exacting specifications of King Ferdinand II, who wanted the palace to be a melting pot of architectural styles and colors.
• The palace is said to have inspired King Ludwig II's German castle, Neuschwanstein... Читать дальше...

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• The Ivy Lee method is a 100-year-old strategy for helping people become more productive at work.
• Under the Ivy Lee method, at the end of each night you write down your six most important tasks to accomplish the following day in order of importance.
• The next day, you begin working on the tasks one at a time.
• The strategy works because it reduces "decision fatigue," saves you time, and forces you to prioritize your goals.
... Читать дальше...

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Theranos' star was shining bright going into 2015. 

The darling blood-testing startup had racked up a $9 billion valuation with its big vision to test for a number of conditions off just a small sample of blood, and its CEO Elizabeth Holmes was featured on the cover of business magazines and lists of top executives. But then questions started being raised about how the company's technology worked. 

As Wall Street Journal reporter John Carreyrou details in his new book... Читать дальше...