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29 celebrities who love and endorse Donald Trump

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Since announcing his bid for the presidency in June 2015, Donald Trump has steadily accrued (and lost) a number of endorsements from celebrities — some of whom are more notable than others. 

At this year's boisterous Republican National Convention in July, Trump trotted out three of his lesser-known supporters — actor Scott Baio and reality TV stars Antonio Sabato Jr. and Willie Robertson — as speakers for the event.

Recently, in the aftermath of his lewd comments from a leaked 2005 "Access Hollywood" video, Trump lost the support of a few entertainers, including singer Aaron Carter, rapper Azealia Banks, and actress Kirstie Alley

Nonetheless, the Republican presidential nominee has retained a variety of endorsements in the entertainment world, from former sports stars Mike Tyson and Dennis Rodman to major musicians like Kid Rock and Kiss's Gene Simmons. 

Check out the 29 celebrities who are still endorsing Donald Trump for president:

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Jon Voight

In a statement to Breitbart, the actor said that he is supporting Donald Trump because "he's an answer to our problems." Voight also called Trump "funny, playful, and colorful, but most of all, he is honest."

He added, "There are many Republicans fighting to keep him from winning the Republican nomination. You know why? Because he has no bull to sell, and everyone will discover the bull most politicians spew out is for their own causes and benefits."

Voight doubled down on his support of the Republican nominee recently by calling for Trump supporters to express their outrage over Robert DeNiro's rebuke of Trump

 



Scott Baio

The "Happy Days" and "Joanie Loves Chachi" star has previously said he likes how Trump communicates. ("He speaks like I speak," he told FoxNews’ Judge Jeanine Pirro.)

In his speech at the RNC in July, Baio said, "We need Donald Trump to fix this. Is Donald Trump a messiah? No, he’s just a man, a man who wants to give back to his country, America, the country that has given him everything.

"Hillary Clinton wants to be president for Hillary Clinton. Donald Trump wants to be president for all of us,” he added. “So, of course, let’s make America great again, but let’s make America, America again."



Omarosa Manigault

One of the most famous "Apprentice" alums is not only a supporter of her former reality-show host, but she has also been named Trump's director of African-American outreach.

In an interview for a recent PBS documentary, Omarosa Manigault said that Trump's detractors will have to "bow down" to him when he becomes president.  

Omarosa has also been vocal in defending Trump's stance on women, telling CNN, "Donald Trump does not have a woman problem... Yes, he's said things off the cuff, but to take them and use them and try to apply them to all women, just because he doesn't like Rosie O'Donnell, doesn't mean he hates all women."



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9 things successful people do on Sunday nights

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9 things successful people do on sunday night

Most people will tell you they don't love Sunday evenings.

In fact, a whopping 76% of American workers say they get the Sunday-night blues, according to a 2015 Monster survey.

Even if you love your job and typically look forward to getting back into the swing of things, "it's easy to feel a bit of trepidation on Sundays about the stresses waiting for you on Monday morning," writes Laura Vanderkam in her book "What The Most Successful People Do On The Weekend."

Experts say there are certain things successful people do at the end of the weekend to combat those Sunday-night blues and prepare for the week ahead.

Here are 9 of them:

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1. They plan something fun

"This idea may be the most important tip," Vanderkam writes. "This extends the weekend and keeps you focused on the fun to come, rather than on Monday morning." 

Vanderkam quotes Caitlin Andrews, a librarian, who says her extended family gets together for dinner almost every Sunday, alternating houses. "It takes my mind off any Sunday night blues that might be coming on," Andrews says.

You might also make Sunday a movie or spa night, or you could join a Sunday-night bowling league.



2. They organize and plan for the week ahead

Some successful people like to look at their calendars on Sunday night and set goals and deadlines for the coming week, career coach Marsha Egan says. The trick is to do this without stressing yourself out.



3. They exercise

Take a walk, play a game of tennis, or go to a class at the gym, Egan suggests.

Vanderkam writes in her book that reality-TV producer Aliza Rosen does hot yoga at 6 p.m. on Sundays. "It's a great way for me to sweat out the toxins of the week and center myself for Monday," Rosen told Vanderkam.



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David Bowie's out-of-this-world furniture collection is going up for auction — see 20 of his best pieces

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Little was known about the late David Bowie's extensive private art collection until after his death, when his estate reached out to Sotheby's about putting it up for auction.

As it turns out, one of Bowie's obsessions was with Memphis Design, a form of architecture and design founded by Ettore Sottsass in the early 1980s. The style relies heavily on bold, colorful, and asymmetrical shapes.

His collection, which is made up of over 100 pieces, will be auctioned off at Sotheby's in London on November 11. Below, see 20 of his most interesting and valuable peices. 

 

 

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Designer Ettore Sottsass' "Carlton" room divider, estimated to sell at auction for $9,258.



The 'Adesso Pèro' Bookcase from Sottsass' "Ruins" series, estimated to sell at auction for $9,258.



The "Bertrand" sideboard from designer Massimo Iosa-Ghini, estimated to sell for $6,613.



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The new HP Elite X3 is like having a Windows 10 PC in your pocket

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You can now buy the HP Elite X3 smartphone, which lets you connect to a keyboard, mouse, and computer monitor so you can use a light, "diet" version of the Windows 10 operating system (OS).

The Elite X3 is unlikely to tempt the regular smartphone buyer, as it runs the Windows 10 mobile OS, which has so far failed to gain traction due to the sheer lack of apps available in the Windows Store.

However, the Elite X3 is best suited for business professionals who value portability above all else and use Windows 10 for work, as well as some industry-standard productivity apps, like Microsoft Office. 

Check out how the $700 Elite X3 turns into a basic, portable workstation when you need it.

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At its core, the HP Elite X3 is a smartphone.

It has a large 6-inch screen and has the same specs as most current premium flagship devices, including the Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage with the option to expand that storage with a microSD card.

 



But unlike most smartphones, it comes in a giant box, and for a very good reason. And yes, it costs about the same as a premium flagship smartphone at $699.



Inside the box is almost everything you need to turn the Elite X3 into a PC, including a dock that lets you connect the phone to a monitor, mouse, and keyboard, and anything else you connect with USB.



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9 things to do in your 20s to retire by 40

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Retiring by 40 is more than possible. Plenty of regular people have done it.

Take "Mr. Money Mustache," who averaged a $67,000 annual salary working as an engineer for 10 years before announcing his retirement at age 30. Or Jeremy Jacobson and Winnie Tseng, whose combined annual salary of $135,000 was enough to retire in their 30s with a multi-million dollar net worth.

If you want to do the same, consider these tips and strategies from regular people who retired before age 40.

SEE ALSO: 7 ways to guarantee you won't save enough money to retire

Develop multiple streams of income

"Becoming financially independent requires building up a large amount of capital, a task made much easier by earning a high income,"explain Jacobson and Tseng on their blog, "Go Curry Cracker!"

While a six-figure income certainly helps, it's not essential for early retirees, they note: "For those with no interest in attending college, or those with a degree in a lower income field, time outside of work can be spent on a side hustle ... No matter which path you choose, with hard work and dedication it is possible to grow income over time. By inflating savings rather than lifestyle, this will result in rapid growth in wealth."

Read about 50 ways to bring in additional income, some high-paying jobs you can do on the side, how you can earn passive income, and the first step to take before starting any business, from an entrepreneur who earns up to $170,000 a month.



Invest the difference

Once you've maximized your income, you'll want to put as much of that money to work as you possibly can. One of the most effective ways to earn more money over time is to invest it, and the earlier you start, the better.

Mr. Money Mustache, uses a simple mind trick to keep his money growing: He thinks about money as something to invest rather than something to spend.

"I like the idea of keeping all money invested,"he explained to Farnoosh Torabi on her podcast. "So if I run into a surplus sometime, I don't think of something to buy with it — I think, 'OK, I better get rid of this money and put it to work again.' So, I sweep it out of the bank account and into regular index funds."

While a raise, generous birthday gift, or lucky lottery winnings may trigger a shopping spree for most of us, Mr. Money Mustache's instinct is to invest surplus money, which eliminates any spending temptation that may arise. Even more significantly, he's putting that surplus to work and allowing it to compound over time.



Set clear and specific goals

Setting a date is a crucial step to take if you plan to retire early, writes Joe Udo of "Retire By 40," who saved over half his income and retired at age 38: "It gives you a goal to shoot for and most of us work better with a deadline looming."

You'll also want to make a retirement budget, meaning you need to sit down and figure out what your income and expenses will look like after retirement, he says. This will depend on how you envision your future lifestyle. For instance, do you plan on traveling a lot, or gifting money to family members? How much will that cost?



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This Amsterdam hotel has 9 one-of-a-kind rooms created by different designers

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When you look for a hotel room, you usually choose what to book based on how many beds you need, the size of the space, and the amenities offered (like a minibar or room service). Rarely do you get a room that's completely different than anyone else's.

But the Volkshotel in Amsterdam has a unique setup. Guests can book a one-of-a-kind room specially designed by local architects and interior designers.

Though the hotel offers regular rooms as well, nine rooms showcase winning designs from a site-specific competition. 40 designers pitched their concepts for unique hotel rooms to Volkshotel in 2014, and the hotel then selected the ones that would actually be implemented. Some look more cinematic, while others seem filled with German Expressionist set pieces.

Take a look at the unique rooms the hotel offers.

SEE ALSO: This stunning 'hotel room' in the Swiss Alps has no walls

A room called the Bathing Bikou, made by designer Hanna Maring, centers around the concept of bathing.



The wood-enclosed bathtub is placed front and center. A wood-slatted bench and a lounge chair near tub make the bedroom feel like a spa.



The Cabin in the Woods, created by designer Gabor Disberg, features a suspended bed platform encased in a partially deconstructed cabin-like enclosure.



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8 out of 10 software engineering jobs are still going to men ... and that's a big improvement for women

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Silicon Valley is well aware that it has a women-in-tech problem. The vast majority of employees at most tech companies, especially the programmers, are men.

Tech companies love to ponder the lack of women and they do take whatever actions seem logical to solve the issue. They contribute to girls-who-code programs, for instance. Occasionally, they resort to concrete measures to recruit more women.

And, according to new research from LinkedIn's Economist Guy Berger, some of the efforts appear to be working.

LinkedIn looked at the rate at which men and women have been hired since 2008 across 12 industries worldwide — with a detailed look at leadership positions and software engineers.

The research shows some definite progress for women making their careers in tech (as well as other industries). But it also had a few depressing statistics for people who care about gender diversity in tech.

 

The key finding: more women are being hired, overall, across all industries. Some 43% of new jobs went to women, compared to 39% in 2008.



Women are also being hired for slightly more leadership positions across all industries. 30% in 2016, compared to 28% in 2008.



And women are being hired for more programming jobs. 18% of software engineering jobs went to women in 2016, versus 16% in 2008.



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Nobody wants to buy this creepy Connecticut house that looks straight out of a horror movie

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Searching for the perfect location to have a Halloween party in central Connecticut? It won't get much better than this.

A home in an unassuming Hartford suburb has gone slightly viral in the last week after well-followed Twitter users found the listing and tweeted about it, noting its abnormal appearance. While some said it looked like Hellmouth, others compared it to something from "American Horror Story Season 8."

The home isn't a murder scene, however — it's actually a project by Fermata Arts Foundation founder Nikolay Synkov, who wrote a poem for each room of the house. 

It's for sale for $339,900, but the Coldwell Banker listing asks for "serious inquiries only."

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This Avon, Connecticut, listing is not your typical suburban home.



"Unique one of a kind finishing completed by a professional!" boasts the listing.



That's one way to put it.



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The GMC Acadia Denali is my new favorite luxury SUV even though it's technically not one (GM)

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GMC Acadia Denali

The main problem with luxury SUVs is that they're not much good at the "sport utility" part of "sport utility vehicle."

Unless you're talking about purpose-built off-roaders — SUVs from Land Rover or Toyota — the modern premium SUV is a station wagon on steroids. Its core purpose is to haul families, groceries, gear, and pets around the nation's suburban enclaves.

GMC has been around for a century and has long been thought of as an upscale truck-maker, especially under the Denali subbrand. There are no passenger cars in the GMC portfolio, just pickups and SUVs/crossovers, and the division has lately been making an enviable boast: Its average transaction price is stratospheric for a "non-luxury" brand, at $45,000.

Almost a third of all GMCs sold are Denalis, which means that GMC is something of money-printing machine inside General Motors.

Across the board, however, GMC has a lofty brand promise to live up to: upscale utility. These are trucks and SUVs for the discerning contractor or the demanding rancher. If you want to bust up your truck in fields and streams, then look to Chevy. If you want to get cleaned up for a night on the town once the day's labors are done, check out GMC.

This credibility means that GMC SUVs and crossovers in particular can also appeal to Lexus/Acura/BMW/Mercedes/Audi customers who might doubt the ability of, say, a Lexus RX 350 or BMW X3 to get down and dirty.

We got the chance to put this all to the test when we recently borrowed a 2017 GMC Acadia Denali with all-wheel drive. This maxed-out mid-size crossover, which shares a platform with the new Cadillac XT5, is stickered at $52,185, with numerous options. It is possible, however, to get a base Acadia for around $30,000.

Here's what we thought:

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It wasn't rainy for the entire time that I tested the Acadia, but it was when I took these photos.



But GMCs look good wet — the Acadia Denali wore its 'Iridium Metallic' black paint job quite well.



Exterior details are contemporary without being overly flamboyant.



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8 things I learned about money after getting married

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Marriage comes with its fair share of life lessons, and money is among the most prominent of these.

Here's what I've learned about money while being married— for better and worse.

SEE ALSO: 5 essential money conversations to have before proposing to your partner

1. Credit scores and debt should be laid bare while you're still dating

Money is a taboo subject, in general, and couples — especially new ones who are still navigating the muddy waters of a blossoming relationship — don't like to talk about the financial predicaments they may be in. But these conversations are necessary.

My husband and I were sort of forced into the conversation as we bought our first home before we got married, but even if that's not on the horizon for you and your partner, it's still good to assess the credit score and debt situation so you both know what you're dealing with. That's not to say that you should dump somebody because their financial standing isn't as great as you might have hoped it would be, but it's certainly a factor to consider as you plan your life together.



2. Discuss future financial and investment goals before saying 'I do'

Before I got married I had plans for my future, but those plans changed (at least a little) when I decided to get hitched. I adapted my strategy to accommodate my husband — but I didn't derail it altogether, and I don't recommend that you do either. It's about compromise — it's beneficial to discuss your specific plans and goals ahead of your nuptials. Your partner may not want to open that new business, or carry the potential financial burden that comes along with it. On the other hand, your spouse may be totally on board with how you've mapped out your financial future and/or investments, and vice-versa. But you won't know until you discuss it.

Lay it all out on the table before getting anywhere near the altar so you each have a clear idea of where your relationship is headed financially (in theory, at least) once you're joined in holy — and legally binding — matrimony.



3. Schedule uninterrupted time to discuss your finances in depth

The only way my husband and I stay on the same page about our finances — and, specifically, the money that's coming in and going out on a constant basis — is to schedule time to discuss where we're at financially. We usually have a dinner date once a month where at least part of the conversation is about our budget, expenses, debt, and increases or decreases in expected income.

We also have an annual meeting at the end of the year to discuss what we anticipate the next year's expenses to be, and how we plan to meet them. While it's not easy integrating another person into the mix financially — and it can sometimes be stressful for you if you've overspent or missed a bill and you don't want it to result in an argument — it's needed so that you can both stay on track and repair snags together.



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The 18 best knock-off Halloween costumes of 2016

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Halloween is just around the corner which means you may be on the hunt for the perfect costume. While you'll probably see many Harley Quinn and Princess Elsa costumes, we bet you'll also come across a lot of knock-offs. 

INSIDER went to several costume stores and sites, going through hundreds of Halloween looks to find some of the most unique names costume sellers are using to skirt copyright infringement.

These are the best knock-off costumes we've seen for 2016.

Deep Sea Siren Mermaid sure looks a lot like Princess Ariel from "The Little Mermaid."

You can find the Deep Sea Siren Mermaid costume here.



Poison Ivy is now known as Ivy Vixen.

You can find the Ivy Vixen costume here.



PURRvocative cat and "feline hottie sexy cat costume" are two alternatives for Batman's nemesis Catwoman.

You can find the PURRvocative cat costume here and the feline outfit here.



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It's now easier than ever to get Cuban cigars — here's how they're made

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Now there's another great reason to visit Cuba: the Obama administration has just lifted restrictions on the number of cigars tourists can bring back to US soil. Americans can now carry up to 100 cigars without paying customs taxes. 

Cuba's tobacco production can be compared to Napa Valley's wine culture — it's taken seriously and can be a big draw for tourists.

While foreign sales in cigars rose steadily through 2015, some Cuban tobacco farmers have earned an income by hosting international visitors, giving an inside look at how the cigars are produced.

One such farm is the family-run-and-owned Montesino. Located in Pinar del Rio, a little over an hour west of Havana, the farm is one of Cuba's most renowned tobacco producers. Here's how it makes a fine Cuban cigar.  

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Tobacco plants are generally planted late in the year and grown for three months before farmers pick it, leaf by leaf.



Tobacco seeds are extremely small, and each plant can produce up to 30 leaves.



Tobacco farmer Raul Valdes Villasusa shows his hands, calloused from years of hard work.



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These 11 brilliant visualizations show the insides of complex things

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Cutaway illustrations are an art form of their own. So much so, in fact, that there's now a coffee table book of them: "Look Inside" from publisher Gestalten.

The book includes a sports car "exploded" to show every part, and musculoskeletal diagrams of a baseball pitch — and they’re pretty cool to look at .

Keep reading to see some highlights.

SEE ALSO: 10 photo visualizations that reveal hidden worlds

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Published in 1968, Robert W. Nicholson's cutaway illustration of the White House showed details most people had never seen.



Luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet explodes its Royal Oak Offshore Grande Complication to show what's inside a million-dollar watch.



Foster + Partners made this cutaway of the Gherkin to highlight the London building's double-skin facade and show what it's like inside.



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Nobody wants to buy Steve Cohen's giant penthouse, which is back on the market for a discounted $67.5 million

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Once again, billionaire hedge funder Steven A. Cohen is seeking a buyer for his Manhattan duplex penthouse.

The mansion in the sky is now up for grabs for $67.5 million — down $4.5 million from its last listing price in May. He first put it on the market in 2013, when it was offered for $115 million. He later listed it for $98 million, then again for $79 million, and then for $72 million.

Cohen, who runs Point72 Asset Management — formerly SAC Capital — picked up the apartment for $24 million in 2005. He hired the late architect Charles Gwathmey to redesign the 9,000-square-foot space, which has five bedrooms and six baths. Located at One Beacon Court — part of the Bloomberg Tower complex — it's in a prime location on the southeast corner of Central Park.

It's listed withRichard Steinberg and Matthew Slosar of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. 

Raisa Bruner wrote an earlier version of this post.

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The modern, two-story penthouse is filled with light.



It's part of the Bloomberg Tower complex, which means that restaurants like Le Cirque are just steps from the base of the building.



The kitchen has stainless-steel appliances and contemporary fittings.



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A legendary Silicon Valley designer just launched the anti-WeWork coworking space — take a look

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San Franciscans without a permanent office space have a new place to get stuff done.

Canopy is a sophisticated new workspace for the "mature" professional, according to cofounder and legendary Silicon Valley designer Yves Béhar. The shared office environment offers boutique style and concierge service to members, who pay a monthly rent.

Béhar insists Canopy is unlike WeWork, the $16 billion "coworking" startup that caters to young techies and startups. It operates dozens of locations worldwide, and any one, cookie-cutter office contains neon signs that read "Hustle," beer taps, and bean bag chairs.

Canopy cuts out the distractions. It's intimate and refined. Plus, its location in the affluent residential neighborhood of Pacific Heights offers convenience for people with families who want to stay close to home.

Take a look inside Canopy's flagship location.

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Yves Béhar, center, has designed beautiful, functional office spaces for the last 15 years. His furniture portfolio includes frameless desk chairs and modular desks.



His first coworking space, Canopy, ties these efforts together, Béhar tells Business Insider.



Located in Pacific Heights, an affluent San Francisco neighborhood where many families live, Canopy delivers an elevated design aesthetic that caters to its audience.



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American tourist traps that are worth the trip

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We’re all locals, and we all have places in our towns we avoid like the plague. In New York City, it’s the perpetually mobbed, chaotic Times Square. In Boston, touristy Faneuil Hall. In San Francisco, Fisherman’s Wharf.

But as a recent road trip schooled us, some hotspots are truly worth considering — especially if locals are echoing the same place over and over when you ask for recommendations.

In some cities, in fact, the “tourist trap” defines the spirit of the town itself. So here are 10 busy, beloved, iconic destinations in cities all across America.

Robert’s Western World in Nashville, Tennessee

Who knew a fried bologna sandwich could be so compelling, and that a nine-month-pregnant woman could break down Patsy Cline’s “I Fall to Pieces” in such heartbreaking fashion? At Robert’s, anything can happen, and this beloved Nashville honky-tonk bar bowled us over. That bologna sandwich is as simple as it sounds, slapped on white bread with a side of mayo to squiggle over it. It’s part of a $5 “Recession Special” that includes a PBR and a bag of chips, and a free show (please tip!) of fantastic country music. (If the sandwich doesn’t fill you up, don’t worry: You’re heading to Arnold’s for a meat and three that will fill you up tomorrow.)



Ponce Market in Atlanta, Georgia

Sure, it’s swarmed on weekends, but when you can sample the fare of chefs Anne Quatrano, Linton Hopkins, and Sean Brock in one building without breaking the bank, that’s what you do. Try a lunch or dinner crawl: Start with half a dozen oysters at W.H. Stiles Fish Camp, follow them with a killer pork bun from El Super Pan, grab a taco at Brock’s Minero, and wind down with a classy cocktail at The Mercury. Architecture and design nerds will fall for the old-school digs (a revamped 1926 building) and the solid typography all over the market.



Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas

Pack your sunblock and buy a cheap chair. You’re in barbecue country now, and whether you go to Kreuz, Black’s, or elsewhere, brisket obsessives know to beeline for Franklin, a newer member of the BBQ family. Aaron Franklin’s brisket is buttery and beautifully marbled, and waiting in line is part of the experience: Line up hours early, camp out near the misters in rickety chairs, buy beers that are sold down the line, and make friends. Yes, it’s worth the wait.



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The top 50 dream companies for business students around the world

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Google is known for offering appealing perks, great pay, and an exceptional workplace culture — so it's no surprise that undergraduate business students find the search behemoth to be the most desirable employer.

Earlier this year, Universum, a global research and advisory firm, surveyed about 100,000 of these undergraduates across the globe and asked them to choose the companies and organizations they'd most like to work for.

Universum then put together a ranking of the most desirable employers, based on the number of undergraduate business students who chose a company as one of their dream employers. 

Google, which specializes in online advertising technologies, cloud computing, software, and, of course, search, landed at the top of the list for a second consecutive year.

Apple, EY, Goldman Sachs, and PwC rounded out the top five.

Here are the top 50:

SEE ALSO: The 50 best companies to work for in America

50. 3M

The 3M Company is a multinational, Minnesota-based corporation specializing in products like adhesives and laminates.



49. Dell

With over 103,300 employees worldwide, Dell develops, sells, and supports personal computers. 



48. Shell

Royal Dutch Shell is considered one of the six oil and gas "supermajors."



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Multiplayer in the new 'Call of Duty' game feels like a step backwards

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I have something to admit: I'm not the most hardcore "Call of Duty" player around. Sure, I've thoroughly played and enjoyed several games in the series over the years (the original "Modern Warfare" is an all-time great), but these days I skip out on them unless they look super great.

You definitely won't find me complaining about hit detection and fire rate on Reddit anytime soon.

Still, when an opportunity arose to try out the multiplayer beta for "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare" over the weekend, I gladly accepted it. Unfortunately, based on my limited time with the game, I'm not so sure this new title will be one of the best in the series.

Here's why:

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Movement options feel more limited than in the recent past.

I think I'm in a bit of a minority here among "Call of Duty" fans, but 2014's "Advanced Warfare" was some of the most fun I've ever had in the series. In that game, you could use jet boosters to double jump and boost dash in any direction.

After unlocking a perk that allowed me to sprint while aiming my gun, I would swiftly zip around each of the game's maps and dispatch fools using close-range, rapid-fire submachine guns. It ruled.

Last year's "Black Ops III" offered jetpack hovering and wall-running instead, which I didn't like very much! Sadly, "Infinite Warfare" basically does the same thing, but this time it feels a bit slower and heavier.

I guess it's fine if the developers want more of an emphasis on boots-on-the-ground gameplay, but since this game takes place further in the future than it ever has before, I want it to feel more outlandish. At the very least, it should feel markedly different from last year's game, but I don't think it does.



The few maps available in the beta aren't especially well-designed.

I would be able to deal with the less-fun movement abilities if the maps took advantage those abilities. Based on what I've seen in the beta, though, they don't do a great job of that.

One of the problems I had in my short time with last year's "Black Ops III" was that I would routinely use my jetpack to ascend to the roof of a building, only to find an invisible wall blocking me from standing on the roof. The same thing happened to me on multiple occasions in the "Infinite Warfare" beta.

Why give me vertical movement capabilities if places that I can easily access using those abilities aren't actually accessible? These maps don't need to be enormous and sprawling, but with the way they're designed, there's a fundamental disconnect between what I feel like I should be able to do versus what I'm actually able to do.

This could be fixed with natural barriers, barbed wire or any other visual indicator that these roofs and ledges aren't accessible.

There are some pretty obvious wall-running points, but in the handful of matches I played, I didn't see much of a reason to use them. I won't knock the game for that outright until I've played more, but right now, the implementation of wall-running doesn't seem great, either.



Due to the game's online setup, it can often feel unfair.

"Call of Duty" has always used something called "lag compensation" to make its online multiplayer work. Without getting too technical, that basically means what you see on your screen is often not exactly the same as what happens according to the game's server.

This is a necessary part of online multiplayer in games, but it has its disadvantages, too. In "Call of Duty," firefights between two players usually last no longer than about three seconds, so if there's a disconnect between what you saw and what the server saw, it can be noticeable. 

"Infinite Warfare" seemingly suffers from this more than I've ever noticed from one of these games before. More often than not, I felt like I needed four or five shots to kill someone, while I would die after one or two.

I've always noticed this in "Call of Duty" games, but it feels especially egregious in "Infinite Warfare." A quick glance at the game's official subreddit confirms that other players are noticing this, too.

Put simply, it just isn't fun to feel like other players are more powerful than you, even though that's not actually what is happening. When the replay of your death looks completely different from what you saw in the moment, it doesn't feel like you have a fair chance.



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The one pair of pants every guy needs for fall

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Uniqlo Chinos and Denim JacketThere is probably no more reliable and versatile piece of clothing you own than jeans. You can wear your jeans almost every day and pair them with everything from a simple T-shirt to a tie and blazer, depending on where you’re heading.

At Insider Picks, we've done our best to inform you of new and exciting brands that are making some of the best denim out there, and if you’ve gotten to try out Buck Mason or Mott & Bow for yourself, chances are you understand why we’re so into them.

But despite our love of jeans, the simple truth is that you need more in your wardrobe than three pairs of Levi’s and nothing else.

One of the best ways to mix up your looks a bit is to add a pair or two of chinos to your closet. A bit lighter than denim, you can get chinos in a wide array of colors that are versatile in a different way. Below we’ve collected some of our favorite chinos from brands we know and trust. It’s a great opportunity to add some color and diversity to your fall style.

SEE ALSO: These are hands down the most comfortable dress shoes you’ll ever wear

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Everlane

Everlane makes some of our favorite hoodies and cashmere sweaters on the market, but that’s not the only fall fashion item the brand does well. These slim-fit pants are made to move with you and come in a wide range of colors.

Everlane Slim Pant, $68



Buck Mason

Buck Mason cares about the essentials of your wardrobe and works hard to make sure they make them right. They already make one of my favorite pairs of jeans, so I’m quick to trust their chinos as well. As an added bonus, all of their products are made in America.

Buck Mason Iron Chino, $135



J.Crew

These red chinos are a bit bold, but if you’re up for the challenge, they’ll surely add a great bit of pop to your fall fashion. If you’re a J.Crew fan already, these are a solid buy, with plenty of other colors to choose from.

J.Crew Broken-In Chino, $75



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How to dress like Kate Middleton when you travel

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• The Duchess of Cambridge has to be prepared for anything on business trips. 
• From dresses to boots to jeans, these are the clothes and accessories she rarely travels without.


Business travel as the Duchess of Cambridge isn’t exactly the easiest gig to pack for. The 34-year-old mother of two has to be sartorially prepared for both black-tie receptions as well as more active pursuits like archery lessons and hours-long hikes—sometimes just a few hours later.

As the past week’s royal tour of Canada wrapped up, we were inspired to take a look back at some of Duchess Kate’s best travel style in hopes of channeling some of her fashion sense on our next trips.

Kate balances designer investment pieces with affordable finds and repeats clothes and shoes—just like a normal human. While this could be considered uncouth for an international style icon, it's really only made us adore her more. She has her favorite English design houses (McQueen, Erdem, Jenny Packham) but she also takes care to honor designers from the countries to which she travels. And most evidently, she knows which styles and silhouettes work for her, relies on them as a uniform, and is able to truly stun when she takes a departure from her signature look.

Because Kate has a way of immediately selling out everything she wears that isn’t custom-made—a.k.a. the Kate effect—we sought pieces similar to her mainstays. And to keep in line with the world’s favorite high-low style diplomat, the Duchess herself, our finds fit a range of price points. Here are the clothes and shoes Duchess Kate rarely travels without.

A great-fitting pair of skinny jeans

During the royals’ 2011 North American Tour, Kate wore a pair of J Brand skinny jeans when visiting Yellowknife, Canada. She opted for a similar pair of dark-wash, slim-fit denim during the 2016 America's Cup World Series in Portsmouth, England.

 

Shop Kate’s skinny jeans style

J Brand Maria high-rise skinny jeans (To buy: net-a-porter.com, $228)

Madewell 10" high-rise skinny jeans in hayes wash (To buy: madewell.com, $128)

AEO Denim X skinny jean (To buy: ae.com, $49.95)

 



Easy button-up shirts

Kate the Great still manages to looks polished even when she dresses down, opting for long-sleeved, tucked-in button-ups while touring with Prince William in Canada, India, and Malaysia.

 

Shop Kate’s shirt style

Equipment patch-pocket button down shirt (To buy: matchesfashion.com, $214)

J.Crew lightweight shirt in small polka dot (To buy: jcrew.com, $60)

American Eagle Outfitters utility pocket shirt (To buy: ae.com, $45)

 



Well made knee-high riding boots

While touring Bhutan in April 2016, Kate wore a pair of riding boots to hike to the Tiger’s Nest monastery. Her tasseled, side-zip boots are made by Penelope Chilvers, a much sought after English footwear brand known for superb quality and iconic styles. The pair is clearly designed to last, as she’s been photographed in them as early as 2004 and they made an encore appearance—yet another reason why we love her—in Canada during a trip to the Great Bear Rainforest in Bella Bella, British Colombia.

 

Shop Kate’s riding boot style

Frye Paige tall riding boot (To buy: nordstrom.com, $388)

Born Poly riding boot (To buy:nordstrom.com, $240)

Sam Edelman Penny riding boot (To buy: zappos.com, $150)



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