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Новости за 10.08.2016

The best feature of the Volvo V60 wagon is also the most low-tech

BusinessInsider.com 

Hollis Johnson

You hear it all the time: the automobile is becoming a rolling technology interface, an infotainment-palooza.

Before long, these things will be driving themselves and passengers will be able to take a nap, if you believe the most optimistic predictions of futurists.

But before that day arrives, most cars still have to accommodate drivers and passengers in more conventional ways. Unfortunately, a long-term trend, especially notable in the luxury auto realm, has created a problem. Читать дальше...

NJCAA executive director Leicht to retire after 28 years

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Among her accomplishments as executive director are securing long-term contracts for the NJCAA's Division I men's basketball championship in Hutchinson, Kansas, and the Division I Baseball World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado. In 2009, Leicht became the first female chief executive of any national college athletic association, according to NACDA, the national association for college athletic directors.

COP21 Deal Insufficient to Stop Climate Change in Arctic

Sputnik International 

The chair of an Arctic Council working group claims that the Paris Agreement on climate change adopted in December 2015 at the 21st UN Climate Change Conference is not enough to stop climate change process in the Arctic region.

Blach carries Sacramento to 2-0 win over Tacoma

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- Ty Blach tossed a two-hit shutout, leading the Sacramento River Cats to a 2-0 win over the Tacoma Rainiers on Wednesday.



Police: Son charged with incest tried to save mom from abuse

TheRepublic.com 

CLOVIS, N.M. — A 19-year-old man charged in New Mexico with having an incestuous relationship with his mother told authorities he believed he could take care of her and keep her safe from abusive men like those in her past, a criminal complaint states. Caleb Peterson’s statement to police came after he and his mother

‘Beautiful’ Carole King story makes harmonious return to SF

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Jessie Mueller created the role of Carole King in the world premiere of the musical “Beautiful” in San Francisco at the Curran in 2013. Among the many songs audiences will hear in “Beautiful” are “A Natural Woman,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “It’s Too Late,” “I Feel the Earth Move” and “You’ve Got a Friend.” [...] other famous songwriters’ music such as Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil’s “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” and “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” will be performed.

Don't Miss Wednesday's Awesome Amazon Deals

Mental Floss 

As a recurring feature, our team combs the Web and shares some amazing Amazon deals we’ve turned up. Here’s what caught our eye today, August 10.

Just in time: Parker’s shot gets France men’s basketball win

TheRepublic.com 

RIO DE JANEIRO — Tony Parker is keeping his minutes down as he gets back into game shape. Good thing for France he was ready to play at the end. Parker hit the go-ahead jumper with 31 seconds left, and the French beat Serbia 76-75 on Monday in an Olympic men’s basketball game. Sitting on

SunPower and Perrigo skid while Disney and Yelp climb

TheRepublic.com 

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday: Yelp Inc., up $4.19 to $36.83 The business review site posted strong quarterly results and raised its revenue projections for the year. Walt Disney Co., up $1.19 to $97.86 The media giant posted strong results as movies like “Captain America: Civil War” and

The Atomics Rock Out as Just Jared Spotlight's Summer Cover Stars!

«Just Jared» 

The Atomics, the family band made up of hot young stars Lucky Blue Smith, Pyper America Smith, Starlie Smith, and Daisy Clementine Smith, are the Summer 2016 cover stars for Just Jared Spotlight. The band is prepping for the release of its debut album and some of them have lucrative modeling careers at the same [...]

Yahoo's list breaking down its competition shows the company still has no idea what it really is (YHOO)

BusinessInsider.com 

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For years, Yahoo has been criticized for failing to understand what it really is.

Is it a search engine? A web portal? A news site? An advertising tech company? All of the above?

Well, based on how Yahoo describes its competition in its latest quarterly filing, it looks like Yahoo still has no clue what it really wants to be.

Here's what it says:

"We face significant competition from online search engines, sites offering integrated internet products and services... Читать дальше...





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