Новости за 08.02.2018

INDIANA, Pa. — A library without books? Not quite, but as students abandon the stacks in favor of online reference material, university libraries are unloading millions of unread volumes in a nationwide purge that has some print-loving scholars deeply unsettled. Libraries are putting books in storage, contracting with resellers or simply recycling them. An increasing number of books exist in the cloud, and libraries are banding together to ensure print copies are retained by someone, somewhere. Читать дальше...

The 'Celebrity Big Brother' contestant calls her brief political career a 'call to duty' and claims that she tried to get Trump to stop tweeting.

Emerald jewelry has officially taken over the red carpet this awards season. Seen in necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets, this gorgeous green gem has not only been worn as a luxe accessory but as a symbol of hope, renewal and growth during a time when female empowerment is at the forefront of conversation. Stars such as Zoë Kravitz, Debra Messing and Issa Rae (among many others) rocked radiant emerald jewelry along with their all black ensembles in support of the TIME’S UP movement to the 2018 Golden Globes Awards. Читать дальше...

On Wednesday, Yelp released a five-year trove of data about local businesses in the United States. One of the company’s big conclusions? Americans prefer independent restaurants (even, in fact, especially independent fast food) to their chain counterparts.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is offering half-price dog adoptions on Valentine’s weekend. The “Furrever Love” adoption special features half-price adoptions from noon to 5:30 p.m. February 10 and 11. All adoptable dogs and puppies will be $30 during the event. The shelter will have Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and events, including heart-shaped pet IDs, kissing booth and photo opportunities. All adoptable animals at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter are vaccinated, sterilized, microchipped and treated for worms. Читать дальше...

It helps fund programs that have been starved for cash for years.

On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced a breakthrough budget deal. As Vox’s Tara Golshan explains, the plan will fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program for 10 years and community health centers by two years; increase disaster relief funding for Puerto Rico, Florida, and elsewhere by $80 billion; fund $20 billion in infrastructure spending and $6... Читать дальше...

It's so close I can taste it!

Pitchers and catchers report on Tuesday. Graphic above of Rich Hill via @Dodgers on twitter.

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• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1916 National League owners voted down a proposal by Dodgers owner Charles Ebbets that would impose a limit of 2,000 seats that a club can sell for 25 cents. In 1933 the Dodgers traded their soon-to-be Hall of Fame pitcher Dazzy Vance to the Cardinals for a couple of scrubs. In 1982 the... Читать дальше...

Even though Broadway theater is one of the biggest tourist draws in one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, its accessibility has always been limited. From limited wheelchair accommodations to scant autism-friendly performances, patrons with disabilities often find roadblocks to experiencing a Broadway show. Recently, however, this has finally started to shift, and the newest major player is an Israeli startup, doing much of their work from an ocean way.

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Netflix's strategy for original content has proved time and again that the streaming service values quantity — sometimes over quality.

In December, the company released the Will Smith-led movie "Bright" into a critical bloodbath. But Netflix CEO Reed Hastings later brushed off the negative reviews by calling the film a commercial success and critics "disconnected from the mass appeal."

This week, critics are tearing apart "The Cloverfield Paradox," a sequel to the sci-fi... Читать дальше...

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A former southern Oregon youth pastor who federal prosecutors say secretly recorded videos of girls changing clothes at his house and on church trips is scheduled to stand trial later this month. The Mail Tribune reports 39-year-old Donald Courtney Biggs is charged with attempting to use a minor to produce a visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct and transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. Biggs has pleaded not guilty. Biggs was indicted in 2015... Читать дальше...

West Bromwich Albion frontman Jay Rodriguez has today been charged by the Football Association after allegedly racially abusing Brighton full-back Gaetan Bong during last month's Premier League clash.

If you spend a lot of time on LinkedIn, first of all, I’m sorry. Second of all, you may have encountered a strange new form of inspirational business wisdom that goes viral on the platform. Here at BuzzFeed News, we call it the “broem.” It’s typically an anecdote about unusual career choices, overcoming a business obstacle, or general #CrushingIt.

The Cavaliers blew up their roster in an attempt to salvage their season ahead of Thursday's 2 p.m. NBA trade deadline.

The post Omarosa, Back on Reality TV, Opens Up About Her Tumultuous Tenure at White House appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

ESPN FC's Steve Nicol weighs in on Manchester United's title chances next season after Ryan Giggs stated he thinks the Red Devils can win it all. Juan Mata arrived at Manchester United as the answer to a problem, but now, to some, he is the problem that has been solved. He was going to save David Moyes when he moved to Old Trafford in January 2014, halfway through that disastrous first season after Sir Alex Ferguson's departure. Four years later, Alexis Sanchez was going to save Mourinho from having to play Mata on the right. Читать дальше...

South Korea also hosted Olympics in 1988, but much has changed for the global powerhouse.

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One in four couples says their Valentines Day rituals have become boring, according to new research. The study by Groupon found 80 percent of couples will still be celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, but the majority (53 percent) feels they do the same exact thing year after year. Almost half of Americans say they can...

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has issued a statement saying a student who described himself in a widely circulated online video as a white nationalist has a First Amendment right to express his views. In recent days, people have called for the student's expulsion. On Wednesday afternoon, hundreds gathered on the campus to protest the student's remarks. On Thursday, UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green said in a written message that he rejects racism and bigotry. Читать дальше...

The gigantic pit on a motorway in North Germany, dubbed the biggest hole in the history of the country’s autobahns, has reportedly reached the length of 95 meters.

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Nicole Kidman goes viral all the time.

She has one of those magnetic personalities and appearances that people can't keep their eyes off of. It's one of the reasons she's done so well in Hollywood. She's been one of the industry's biggest stars since the 1990s and is still getting acclaim for projects like "Big Little Lies" and "The Beguiled."

What's even more remarkable is that she doesn't personally use social media. Her success is completely due to her talent... Читать дальше...

The Kawartha Golf and Country Club and AON Inc. have struck a deal for the conditional purchase and sale of a 23-acre parcel of club land to build a retirement residence.

WhatsApp has been working on digital, peer-to-peer payments for quite some time now, and the Facebook-owned messaging company appears to have just launched the service in beta in India, one of its most important markets. TechCrunch reports that select users in India have noticed the feature popping up in both the iOS and Android version of WhatsApp, with many celebrating the launch on Twitter. Way back in April of 2017, WhatsApp confirmed it was working on a payments service specifically for India... Читать дальше...