Новости за 13.08.2015

Los Cabos marks the next step in recovering from Hurricane Odile with the debut of the redesigned Esperanza, an Auberge Resort. The 57-room beachfront oasis, offering new guestrooms, a ceviche bar and spa, will also host the inaugural A Taste of Cabo culinary festival, Aug. 27-30. https://esperanza.aubergeresorts.com. Nicknamed “the Lost World of Borneo,” and never inhabited by humans, Sabah’s Maliau Basin Conservation Area shelters rare mammals such as the clouded leopard, and 11 primate species, including tarsiers and orangutans. Читать дальше...

After announcing her $350 billion student-debt proposal on the campaign trail, Hillary Clinton polled her Twitter audience about their feelings about college loans. The results might not have been what she expected.

Twice a week, The Chronicle features a home on the market that caught our eye for its architecture, history or character. The Golden Gate Bridge and Sutro Tower are visible from the roof deck, as well as a host of interior spaces. A gas fireplace warms the living and dining rooms, and European white oak floors span the residence. A master suite with panoramic views and a spa bathroom highlight the top floor. The ground level includes a garage with electric car charger and a media room decked out with surround-sound and a built-in bar. Читать дальше...

The Dowager Countess herself graced the media with her presence in London at a screening for the final-season premiere of 'Downton Abbey.'

Like mother, like daughter. Kylie Jenner wore a vintage 1989 bathing suit once worn by her mom Kris Jenner.

Nordstrom Inc. shares surged more than 5% in after-hours trade Thursday, after the company reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit. Nordstrom said it had net profit of $211 million, or $1.09 a share, for the quarter ending August 1, up from $183 million, or 95 cents a share, in the year-earlier period. That beat the FactSet consensus of 90 cents. Sales increased 4.6% to $3.598 billion, compared with $3.296 billion the prior year. The FactSet consensus was for sales of $3.679 bln. Читать дальше...

Beyond Coastal’s Active and Natural sunscreen formulas come in a variety of sizes, the 8-ounce nonaerosol airless pump being the largest. The Active formula is SPF 34, and uses avobenzone (the healthiest choice in non-mineral protection) to provide shelter from UVA rays while you’re out enjoying your travels. Beyond Coastal’s Active Sunscreen is nongreasy, water resistant and fragrance free. The airless pump’s size (8 ounces) means that if you’re flying, you’ve either got to check your bag, or... Читать дальше...

The Elisa Reader machine to diagnose dengue is damaged at District Hospital, where samples of at least 14 patients are awaited for testing in the laboratory.

Ryan Gosling suits up in blue as he heads to film scenes for his new movie La La Land on Wednesday (August 12) in Los Angeles. The 34-year-old actor was joined for the first official day on set by his co-star Emma Stone, with whom he worked on Crazy, Stupid, Love and Gangster Squad. PHOTOS: [...]

US Department of Defense spokeswoman Cmdr. Elissa Smith says the Pentagon still opposes the involvement of US troops in ground operations against Islamic militants in Iraq.

Gillingham have been drawn away to Birmingham City in round two of the Capital One Cup.

Some American companies with manufacturing operations in China have been impacted by Wednesday's explosion in the port city of Tianjin.

Zozi.com helps you dream up your next vacaton Offers a hypnotic mix of travel activities, experiences, gear and inspiration that spans the globe as well as travelers’ interests. After I spent 30 minutes on the site, I found myself drafting a travel bucket list that grew longer and longer. The site connects activity, tour and gear providers with consumers, but from the traveler’s perspective it’s loaded with getaway ideas for city lovers as well as those who prefer guided tours or small-group activities. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK - The temperature was around 80 degrees but that didn't stop Santa from showing up in midtown Manhattan.

NEW YORK (AP) — The temperature was around 80 degrees but that didn't stop Santa from showing up in midtown Manhattan.

General Electric Co. announced on Thursday an agreement to sell GE Capital Bank's U.S. online deposit platform to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s Goldman Sachs Bank USA. As part of the deal, about $16 billion worth of deposits, including online savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs), will be transferred to GS Bank. The value of the deal was not disclosed. GE Capital Bank's president, Scott Roberts, is expected to join GS Bank. "As we work to reduce the size and complexity of GE Capital... Читать дальше...

Sadly there isn't a button which lets your grab a tool and join in with the excavation.

Shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. plummeted more than 12% after the company reported weaker-than-expected revenue for the second quarter. The company reported a net profit of $7.2 million, or 18 cents per share, compared with $6.6 million, or 22 cents per share in the same period a year ago. El Pollo Loco's adjusted earnings per share were 19 cents, ahead of the FactSet consensus of 18 cents. The company posted revenue of $89.5 million, compared to $86.9 million in the year prior period. The FactSet consensus was $93 million. Читать дальше...

Basketball legend Michael Jordan earned more than $500 million in endorsement money alone from 2000 to 2012, one of his lawyers said Wednesday on the first day of Jordan’s civil suit against a supermarket chain. By comparison, Jordan, now 52, earned a total of less than $100 million in salary during his 16 prolific seasons in the NBA.

Samsung Pay can mimic the old-school, magnetic signals produced by card swipes. Plastic credit and debit cards aren't difficult to carry around and hand over, so there isn't an urgency to sign up for any of these services. [...] while Samsung Pay works with more merchants, acceptance isn't universal because of technical and behavioral constraints. WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES? Because Apple Pay and Android Pay require NFC payment equipment, there's a good chance it won't work where you're trying to buy something. Читать дальше...

The first issue was on Aug. 13, 1965, and that 50th anniversary was honored by a week of reverence that included an art opening, a daylong scholarly symposium and a film festival to come. The glamour event was a private reception followed by a public concert at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse. “This is the last gasp for the ’60s,” said longtime Barb writer, editor and photographer John Jekabson, who carried around postcards of a picture he took of riot police in Sather Gate, to help spark the memories. Читать дальше...

The head of the Hungarian prime minister’s office says Hungary will launch publicity campaigns in several countries in Southern Europe to discourage asylum seekers from entering Hungary and the European Union.