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We tried grilled chicken sandwiches from all the major fast-food chains — and the winner is obvious

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Grilled chicken: the timid, humdrum sibling of fried chicken.

While nowhere near as glamorous or greasy as its crispy companion, grilled chicken is starting to increase in popularity as it rides the wave of health conscious dining.

Most major fast-food chains now offer grilled chicken options, from sandwiches to nuggets. 

But seared chicken isn't masked by a delicious fried coating, so it has to be good in order to pass muster. 

We tried grilled chicken sandwiches from major fast-food chains — Burger King, McDonald's, Wendy's, and Chick-fil-A — to find out which makes the best.

SEE ALSO: We tried the regional burger chain many people say is the best in America to see if it lives up to the hype

5. Burger King Tendergrill

According to their menu, this chicken is marinated and seasoned with "pepper and herbs"— yet in reality, it tastes of utter nothing. The bun is weak and underwhelming, and prone to flattening. And at 470 calories — the highest of the whole list by a long shot — its healthiness is dubious at best. 



This is a chicken sandwich in the midst of an existential crisis. Is it meant to be an enjoyable, flavorful item, or merely a bland vehicle for protein delivery? The chicken itself is dry, stringy, and tough. The lettuce and tomato are pallid, and the mayonnaise oversteps its boundaries in every bite. This sandwich leaves one in tangy despair. 



4. McDonald's Artisan Grilled Chicken

This sandwich is part of the "artisan" chicken revamp McDonald's released in 2015 along with the crispy fried version. The grilled white meat breast fillet is topped with lettuce, tomato, and a vinaigrette dressing, all within McDonald's "artisan" bun. 



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14 things successful people do in the first week of a new job

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cover3Thousands of workers will be heading to a new job this month, excited and nervous to prove they've got what it takes.

For all those newbs hanging their coats on a new office chair, that means it's time to get to work.

"The first three months of any new job are an extension of the interview process," says Amanda Augustine, career advice expert for TopResume. "From the first day, you need to be on your game."

Here's what the most successful people do that first week in a new job:

SEE ALSO: 19 things you should never say on your first day at work

DON'T MISS: 29 things you should never say to your boss, even if you're friends

Take the initiative to meet people. Say hello in the elevator, kitchen, or bathroom. It will pay off in the end.

"It could be a fast-paced culture, and they don't have time to come to you," Augustine says. "Start with the group that's closest to you, the people you're directly working with." It will be in their best interest to get you started on the right foot, because your work will directly affect theirs.



Soak in as much as possible in that first week. If you plan on making any big changes, you need to first understand how things are usually done, and you need to earn the team's trust. 

"Win them over by taking the time in the beginning to learn how things are done and why, so when you want to make changes, you can build a strong argument that your team will support," Augustine advises.



No one likes a know-it-all, and odds are, even if you're the most experienced worker in the world, you don't, in fact, know it all.

When a new colleague or boss offers you help or advice, take it. Never counter with, "Well, in my old company, we did it this way." People really hate that.

Even if you already know what you're doing, showing you're open to advice strokes people's egos a little (and maybe even pacifies feelings that you're a threat) and can help you down the road when you actually do need some help.



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11 of my coworkers shared the worst money mistakes they've made — or narrowly avoided

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Adulthood is punctuated by huge money decisions, like choosing a career, buying a house, relocating, starting or supporting a family, and traveling. So making the occasional money mistakes is inevitable.

But some of our most expensive mistakes stay with us forever — scaring us straight and teaching us a lesson.

Below, 11 of my Business Insider colleagues share cringeworthy, unlucky, and sometimes funny stories about the most expensive mistakes they ever (or almost) made.

DON'T MISS: The 6 worst money mistakes couples make

SEE ALSO: The 11 worst money mistakes to make in your 30s

'Not checking with my insurance ahead of time'

Not checking with my insurance ahead of time to make sure a new doctor is within my coverage! It seemed like such a pain, but most providers have online systems, chat programs, or helpful customer service reps that will help verify the decision.

After a few several hundred dollar charges, I learned my lesson and always double check.

— Christina Sterbenz, weekend editor 



'I was a dumb 19-year-old who didn't yet know the value of money or how to prepare for a vacation'

For spring break of my sophomore year in college, a few friends and I rented a house near the beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It wasn't the nicest part of the city, and we made ourselves known by hanging out on the balcony and by our Puerto Rican friends' expensive cars in the driveway.

We spent one night at a club and came back right before dawn. When we finally woke up the next day, we each noticed some of our things seemed to be misplaced, or even missing. Eventually we came to the conclusion that someone had broken into the house via the balcony's weak door and robbed thousands of dollars worth of our stuff.

I was the worst hit: They stole my laptop, a MacBook Pro worth about a couple grand. They also took my two favorite pairs of rare Nikes and an expensive, new bottle of cologne. For some reason they even stole my retainer!

Lesson: There's no need to travel with your valuables, and there's no need to pack so heavy! If you have to bring something valuable, for a special occasion, keep it on your person or lock it up. I was a dumb 19-year-old who didn't yet know the value of money or how to prepare for a vacation, but this was a good, if unfortunate, step forward!

Anonymous



'My most expensive mistake was not looking where I was going and kicking my cat'

I got a cat in May. She has a habit of getting under your feet while you walk around in the apartment. I was late for work early in August and was running down my hallway to get something from my room and I kicked her and actually broke her arm at the elbow joint.

Thus began the nightmare that was my entire month of August. I went to the emergency vet at least six times, figuring out how to fix my cat's broken leg. By the time it was all said and done, I had spent over $2,000 on fixing my cat. I had to pay hundreds for x-rays, splints, cast materials, check ups, physical therapy, etc. And probably $200 on Ubers alone just getting her to and from the emergency vet.

My most expensive mistake was not looking where I was going and kicking my cat.

Ben Nigh, associate video producer, INSIDER



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How to move to Canada and become a Canadian citizen

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If the outcome of the 2016 presidential election has you feeling disillusioned with American democracy, you may find yourself imagining a move to Canada.

After all, it's a land where healthcare is universal, people are friendly, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau explains quantum computing just for laughs.

But actually becoming a citizen is tough: You need to live in Canada for at least six years, stay on your best behavior, and know a thing or two about the country you'll soon call home.

For those who actually want to head up north, here's how you move to Canada.

SEE ALSO: How to move to Sweden and live in the future

WATCH NOW: The best deals for getting out of the country quickly after the election

Preface: Make sure you're not already a Canadian citizen.

Before you go through the hassle of applying for citizenship, take a short quiz to see if you may already be Canadian.

The government outlines several caveats for being a citizen even if you weren't born there, many of which depend on your parents' citizenship. Maybe you secretly inherited their status at some point along the way.



Be at least 18 years old.

If you're not a legal adult, you've got an uphill climb ahead of you.

Minors need their parent or legal guardian to fill out the application for them; they need to be permanent residents in Canada (more on that later); and the parent must either be a citizen or applying to become one at the same time.



Or enter the pool for skilled immigrants.

Canada has a fast-track system for immigration called Express Entry. It's how skilled workers transition into a role in the country.

All applicants into Express Entry are given specific scores based on their specific talents and job prospects and then ranked with other applicants. Those at the top of the rankings are invited to become permanent residents.



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How to have fun on a budget when your friends earn more than you

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If you’re like a lot of people, you made a financial resolution for the New Year to reach a larger money goal—which means tightening your belt and giving yourself less fun money to play with.

But sticking to a dialed-back budget can be a challenge when your friends continue to shell out big bucks on restaurants, vacations and group acro yoga classes for which you have a standing invite.

Giving them a general heads-up about the spending limits you’ve set for yourself is a smart idea; if they know why you’re cutting corners, they hopefully won’t tempt you to blow extra cash.

Still, we understand that telling your group about your money goals might go against your instincts. Only 22% of Americans say their friends would be the first place they’d turn to discuss a new financial resolution, according to the 2016 Money Habits & Confessions Survey by LearnVest.

However, some wallet-draining social scenarios call for an upfront money conversation, even if it means getting over the awkwardness of talking finances with others. Here are five times you might need to explain to your group that you just can’t sacrifice the funds, plus how to do it without sacrificing your friendships—or your financial goals. 

SEE ALSO: Millennials are more prepared than their parents to cover the costs of an unexpected emergency

DON'T MISS: After writing about money for half a decade, here's the spreadsheet I built to keep track of my spending

Potential Budget Buster: A destination wedding

A close friend is getting married in the Maldives, and it’ll run you thousands to attend — which is way beyond this year’s budget for a big trip.

How to Deal: Weddings are super special occasions, and the idea of missing out on a good friend’s ceremony because of cash constraints can make you consider stretching your budget just this one time.

Hold off until you ask yourself this: “Will I look back six months from now and be glad that I chose to spend outside my plan?” Your answer will likely depend on the closeness of your friendship and whether you could find a way to save for the event without depriving yourself, says clinical psychologist Anne Brennan Malec, PsyD.

But if in six months you think you’ll still be on the hook for wedding-related expenses you put on plastic or rebuilding the emergency fund you dipped into, skipping it may be the responsible option.

“Let your friend know you simply don’t have the funds you would need to attend the wedding without digging yourself into a precarious financial hole,” suggests psychologist Irene S. Levine, Ph.D, producer of The Friendship Blog. “Tell her you’ll be there in spirit and want to find a way to celebrate afterwards.”

One idea: When the wedding hoopla has died down and the couple is back in town, invite them over for an Insta-worthy brunch or treat them to their favorite locally sourced bistro. And carve out time during the evening to go through their wedding photo stream or video with them, so you can relive each part of the nuptials and experience their joy as if you were there.



Potential Budget Buster: A pricey group gift

You’ve been asked to chip in on an expensive present for a friend, but it’s well above the amount you were planning to spend.

How to Deal: An easy way to get out of this, Levine says, would be to tell a white lie and say that you’ve already purchased a gift; that would keep you from having to clarify your financial situation in the first place.

But in the spirit of being honest and open about money, consider putting the facts out there. “Explain that you wish you could afford that amount of cash, but you simply can’t,” Levine suggests. “Not having money to spend isn’t the same as being cheap.” Good friends will get it, and they may decide to go in on a less costly present you can chip in for or ask you to contribute a smaller amount that works with your budget.



Potential Budget Buster: Boutique classes

Your gang wants to sign up for the same premium sushi-making class, but you’re the only one who can’t swing it.

How to Deal: It’s no fun being the odd man out because of money issues or budget choices. One way to approach the situation, Levine says, is to remind your friends that you are working toward living within your means—and as a result you want to be selective about where and how you spend your money.

A cheaper way to keep yourself included, Levine adds, is to let them know that although you can’t make the class, you’d love to invite everyone over to your place for a sushi potluck to show off their newly honed skills. You’ll supply the wine.



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25 of the worst US cities for credit card debt

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Americans are in over their heads when it comes to credit card debt.

The average indebted credit card holder carries an outstanding balance of $5,849, according to WalletHub. Collectively, Americans owed $927.1 billion on credit cards as of the third quarter of 2016.

In a recent study, WalletHub examined the relationship between a city's average credit card balance and its median income, ranking them by how long it would take the average person to pay off the debt given those factors. 

Cities where residents have high credit card balances and low median incomes (well below the national median income of $32,261) naturally fare the worst. Residents of these cities would likely struggle to meet the minimum payments on their high card balances, incurring hefty interest payments and potential fees and severely prolonging their repayment period.

Using WalletHub's data for the 25 worst cities, we determined the debt-to-income ratio for each city and ranked them based on this metric. That is, we ranked them based on the average resident's credit card debt represented as a percentage of the median income.

Below, check out 25 of the worst cities for credit card debt. 

Andy Kiersz contributed to this report.

SEE ALSO: This chart will tell you exactly how long it will take to pay off your credit card debt

DON'T MISS: Americans haven't had this much credit card debt since the eve of the financial crisis

25. Provo, Utah

Median income: $12,032

Average credit card balance: $4,084

Debt as a percentage of income: 33.94%

 



24. Russellville, Arkansas

Median income: $17,054

Average credit card balance: $5,791

Debt as a percentage of income: 33.96%

 



23. Plattsburgh, New York

Median income: $16,349

Average credit card balance: $5,620

Debt as a percentage of income: 34.38%

 



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Making 6 small life changes to form better habits ended up saving me $1,200 a month

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In May, my husband, Tyler, and I bought a house in the suburbs of New York City.

We had lived in Manhattan for six years, so the move was a big adjustment. It was an exciting time in our lives — and it felt like a fresh start.

So a week or so after moving in, I thought to myself, now would be the perfect time to make some positive lifestyle changes.

Tyler and I decided we wanted to kill a few bad habits — like watching too much TV and buying unhealthy lunches every day — and vowed to form better ones.

Sure, it had crossed our minds that we'd probably also save some money along the way. But that wasn't our main motivation, so we hadn't thought too much about it. But after noticing that my credit card bill has been lower these past few months, I decided to find out why.

You guessed it: Those lifestyle changes have been saving us way more than we thought they would.

Here are the six small changes we made — and how much money they save us per month:

SEE ALSO: Seeing my husband's 401(k) balance was a huge wake-up call about the way I save money

Change 1: We started preparing and bringing lunch to work.

Before May, we almost never brought lunches with us to work.

Every day, I'd run to the pizzeria next door to my office for a salad (which was always drenched in fattening dressing), or the sandwich shop a few blocks away for a (greasy) veggie panini. Sometimes I'd order sushi or Thai food.

Tyler did the same.

We decided when we moved into our new home that we wanted to be healthier, and we began preparing lunch at home and bringing it with us to work.

No, we don't do this every day — but our goal is to make lunch at least four times per week. As a result, our waistlines feel slimmer, and our wallets fatter.

To figure out exactly how much we're saving, we recently looked at our credit card statements and did the math.

Before, we were each spending, on average, $11 a day on lunch. That's a total of $110 per workweek, which is about $485 per month (if a month has 4.4 weeks).

Now we buy groceries every Sunday night and spend about $25 total on ingredients we use to make our lunches for the week.

So assuming we each still order or go out for lunch once per workweek, that means we're now spending a total of about $205 per month.

Monthly savings: about $280



Change 2: We started cooking dinner more often.

For the same reasons we started making lunch, we've made an effort to cook dinner at home more often.

When we lived in the city, we had a tiny kitchen with an even smaller refrigerator (I'm talking mini fridge!) and almost no counter space. Oh, and did I mention that we didn't have an oven? Don't get me wrong — it was a great apartment. But it wasn't all that conducive to cooking.

So we ordered in — almost every night. It was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad habit.

Not only were we eating not-so-healthy food, but we were spending a ridiculous amount of money.

About six nights per week, we'd dish out around $25 for dinner, including the tip for the delivery person. (And one night a week, on average, we'd go out for a nicer dinner — which we still do.)

We were spending $150 for six dinners per week. That's about $660 per month.

Now we still go out about once a week for a nicer dinner — but for the six nights we cook, we spend about $50 on dinner groceries per week. That means we now spend about $220 per month on dinner (not including the four or five times we go out).

Monthly savings: about $440



Change 3: We gave up cable.

We've never watched much TV, but a few months before we moved, I started to get into this habit of picking up the remote whenever I had some free time.

And I didn't like it.

So Tyler and I decided that we'd try living without our $100-a-month cable. We do still have Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime (which we've been subscribing to for years) — so it's not as if we're totally depriving ourselves.

Monthly savings: $100



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17 rumors we've heard about Samsung's Galaxy S8, one of the biggest smartphones of 2017

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Samsung's Galaxy S8, as it's expected to be called, is said to be announced within the next couple months, and we have a bunch of good rumors from reliable sources to share.

Most recently, one of the most well known gadgets leakers posted an image of the supposed Galaxy S8, leaving very little to the imagination of what it could look like. 

Check out what we've seen and heard about Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S8:

SEE ALSO: Forget the iPhone 7 — here are 9 reasons the 2017 iPhone will blow everyone away

This is allegedly the Galaxy S8.

Reliable gadgets leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer posted the below on Twitter, claiming it's the Galaxy S8.

We have no way to confirm if this is, in fact, the real deal, but it does line up with rumors we've heard...



The home button will be a little different.

As the leaked photo above suggests, the Galaxy S8 won't have a physical home button.

The home button may be embedded underneath the front glass panel, according to ET News. If so, it could look and work similarly to the new home button on Xiaomi's new Mi 5s smartphones (pictured above).

That means it could react to touch rather than using a mechanical button you need to physically press down. 



There will be two models with different screen sizes.

There are a couple conflicting rumors surrounding the screen size of the upcoming Galaxy smartphones from Samsung, which I'll call the Galaxy S8 from now on.

One set of rumors claim the smaller model will have a 5.1-inch screen while the larger model will have a 5.5-inch screen, according to "industry sources" that spoke with the Korea Herald. However, the latest leaks suggest otherwise. GSM Arena allegedly obtained details about the upcoming Galaxy phones' dimensions form a case maker, and we could see the smaller Galaxy S8 model come with a large 5.7-inch screen. The larger Galaxy S8 "Plus," as it's being called, could have a huge 6.2-inch screen.



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The 10 best jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree

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dental hygienistIf you think you need a bachelor's degree to have a respectable career, think again.

There are plenty of well-paying jobs with good prospects you can get that merely require some formal postsecondary training, or even just a high-school diploma.

According to US News & World Report's 2017 Best Jobs rankings — which determines the best occupations in the US based on median salary, employment rate, growth, job prospects, stress level, and work-life balance — you could earn upwards of $70,000 with some of these jobs.

Read on to see the 10 best jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree in the US according to US News, with salary data and projected job growth included from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

SEE ALSO: The 20 best high-paying jobs in America for 2017

DON'T MISS: The best high-paying job in every state in 2017

10. Optician

Average annual salary: $36,820

Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 24%

Typical education needed: High school diploma or equivalent

Overall 2017 Best Jobs rank (out of 100): No. 54



9. Cardiovascular technologist

Average annual salary: $56,100

Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 22%

Typical education needed: Associate's degree

Overall 2017 Best Jobs rank (out of 100): No. 50



8. Occupational therapy aide

Average annual salary: $31,090

Projected growth (2014 to 2024): 31%

Typical education needed: High school diploma or equivalent

Overall 2017 Best Jobs rank (out of 100): No. 43



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'The 4-Hour Workweek' author has a 5-part morning routine to maximize his productivity

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Tim Ferriss started his podcast, "The Tim Ferriss Show," in 2014 as a way to have in-depth conversations with people at the top of their fields.

The author of "The 4-Hour Workweek" conducted more than 100 interviews with a wide range of highly successful people — from award-winning actors to Navy SEALs, from filmmakers to billionaire entrepreneurs — and he's collected what he's learned in his book "Tools of Titans."

One of the questions he's asked each of his interview subjects is "What does your morning routine look like?" Along the way, he's found five habits that he's incorporated into his own mornings, noting that he probably checks all five items on his list about 30% of the time, and that if he hits three of five of them, he's had a successful morning.

"And if you win the morning, you win the day," Ferriss wrote. Here's what his mornings look like.

SEE ALSO: 'The 4-Hour Workweek' author says a 3-step process he learned from Tony Robbins drastically improved his life

He makes his bed.

Ferriss wrote that in 2011 he was at a difficult point in his life and felt like his "energy was traveling a millimeter outward in a million directions." He met a Hindu priest and speaker named Dandapani who told him that a way to help bring grounding into his life was to start off his day by making his bed.

It's the same advice Naval Admiral William McRaven gave in his 2014 commencement speech at the University of Texas at Austin. As McRaven said, "If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride, and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another."



He meditates for 10-20 minutes.

Ferriss said that at least 80% of the people he's interviewed have some form of a daily mindfulness practice.

He recommends trying a guided app like Headspace or even going for Transcendental Meditation classes (though those will set you back $960). Ferriss uses a blend of different techniques that he thinks some purists wouldn't approve of, but that get the job done for him.

Whichever approach you take, regular meditation gives you time to practice control of your emotions, which then influences how you react to challenges throughout the day.



He does at least 30 seconds of light exercise.

Most of the people Ferriss has interviewed have a daily exercise routine and some, like former Navy SEAL commander Jocko Willink, wake up before dawn to get a workout in. Others, like WWE star Triple H, work out at night.

Ferriss falls into the latter camp, but he gets quick exercise in to get his blood flowing and mind focused. He usually goes for some push-ups and dips.

"Getting into my body, even for 30 seconds, has a dramatic effect on my mood and quiets mental chatter," Ferriss wrote.



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Everything we saw the Obamas eat in the White House

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The INSIDER Summary:

• Like any household, the Obama family has their favorite foods.
• These foods range from the healthy veggies from the garden to the unhealthy burgers and pizza.


With a lot of talk about Obama leaving office and Trump coming in, there has been tension among political parties. In an attempt to lighten the overall mood of the situation and being the curious foodie I am, I've investigated what Obama and his family ate in their time at the White House. I found out that the Obama family sure didn't skimp on good eats (both healthy and not-so-healthy) in their eight years in Washington. 

Chips and guac

Whether it be in front of the TV or behind the desk in the Oval Office, this family likes to snack on delicious Mexican snacks like nachos and homemade guacamole. 



Honey

When you have your own residential White House bee keeper tending to bees and dishing out fresh honey every day, it's hard not to have it with every meal. Honey is natural and healthy, and can actually help you combat seasonal allergies.



Fresh veggies

You may very well be aware of Michelle Obama's prized garden. She encourages not just kids and families across America to eat healthy and eat local vegetables, but her own family as well. She and Barack changed American Food Policy forever by encouraging healthier eating and banning a number of bad chemicals and fats. 



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Stephen Curry — the NBA's best golfer — reveals his favorite golf holes

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Stephen Curry is one of the best players in the NBA. But if the basketball thing had not worked out, he might have had a successful career as a professional golfer.

Curry was the No. 1 golfer on the Charlotte Christian team in high school and is now a near-scratch golfer — a 1.2 index, according to Golf Digest. He is also the best golfer among current NBA players, and the No. 14 athlete overall, according to Golf Digest's most recent ranking of pro athletes on the golf course.

He even once shot 70 at the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links.

So when Curry names his favorite golf holes, you can be sure it is not coming from a weekend hack.

Curry was recently a guest on "The TK Show," a podcast hosted by Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News. Kawakami asked Curry what his favorite golf hole is. Curry named two.

No. 7 at Pebble Beach, par 3

"Short little par-3, 90 yards down the hill, just because you are right on the edge of the Earth, looking out into the Pacific Ocean ... I'm probably a combined 6-over in my life playing there, but I did get a birdie."



Here is an aerial view of the seventh hole at Pebble Beach.



No. 3 on the Ocean Course at Half Moon Bay, par 3

"I had my one and only hole-in-one there. So that has a special place in my heart ... pitching wedge, 142 yards, a little side spin. I hit it about three feet right of the pin and it kind of did a little C-curve into the hole. Saw it go in the whole way."



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THEN & NOW: The cast of 'The Walking Dead' before they were famous

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If you've watched "The Walking Dead" since the beginning then you're used to watching actors come and go. Some stick it out for the long haul, but others only last a few episodes. Luckily, they're actors so there's a good chance they'll pop up on other screens sooner or later. 

While most of the stars of "TWD" got their big breaks with the hit AMC show, that doesn't mean you haven't seen their faces before. It might be hard to imagine them as anyone but who they play now, but these actors and actresses weren't new to the biz by any means. 

Here are the other roles the cast played before they landed their parts in the zombie apocalypse:

You know Andrew Lincoln as the group's fearless leader, Rick Grimes.

He's one of the (now) five original cast members still kicking, along with Carl, Carol, Daryl and Morgan.



Before he took on the lead role in TWD, he worked on the popular UK show "This Life," but his most notable role was Mark from "Love Actually."



It's hard to picture Norman Reedus playing anyone but Daryl Dixon. But before he became the fan favorite he starred in a pretty popular movie.



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9 artists who reportedly turned down performing at Trump's inauguration

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The US presidential inauguration has been a major stage for popular music acts. Performers for recent Republican and Democratic presidential inaugural events have included Barbra Streisand, Ricky Martin, Beyoncé, and Kelly Clarkson.

Donald Trump's inaugural committee, however, has reportedly faced some difficulties booking A-list musicians for the president-elect's big day.

Elton John, Kiss, and Garth Brooks are among those who have refused offers to play the inauguration, according to various sources.

Currently, 3 Doors Down and Toby Keith are set to headline the pre-inauguration concert for Trump at the Lincoln Memorial on January 19.

Here are the artists who have reportedly turned down performing at the Trump inauguration:

SEE ALSO: THE A-LIST: The 20 most powerful stars in Hollywood right now

Elton John

A member of Trump's transition team said Elton John, who's said to be a favorite of Trump's, was set to perform at the inauguration, but John's own team made clear he will have nothing to do with the big day.

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Céline Dion

TheWrap reported that Las Vegas hotelier Steve Wynn had tried to deliver the Canadian superstar singer for the inauguration, but she refused.

A spokesperson for Wynn said, however, that he was "not asked to book specific performers for the inauguration, nor did he ever a make a commitment to find specific performers."



Garth Brooks

As with Dion, a source told TheWrap that Wynn tried to wrangle Brooks for the inauguration, but the country star declined.



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10 things the White House wants Trump to do for science and technology

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With just one day until the Inauguration, the current White House administration is preparing for the transition.

While promoting science and technology innovation were major goals during Obama's presidency, there's still plenthy of mystery surrounding what we can expect from the Trump administration, so the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy decided to write Trump a to-do list.

The list was written by the director of OSTP, Dr. John Holden, and the White House CTO, Megan Smith, as part of a broader document which also outlined the importance of technology innovation and the advancements that President Obama made while in office.

Here's what they want the president-elect to do:

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1. Invest in Fundamental Research

The to-do list emphasized that "funding for R&D is essential to address societal needs in areas in which the private sector does not have sufficient economic incentive to make the required investments." They listed specific areas in which Trump should focus funding. 



2. Recruit, Retain, and Empower Top S&T Talent in the Federal Government

Take White House CTO Megan Smith, for example. Obama appointed Smith to the CTO position in 2014. She formerly was a vice president at Google[x] at Google. That said, the to-do list encouraged Trump to continue to hire technical leaders "who can help build a more effective, efficient, and innovative government."

 



3. Identify and Pursue Grand Challenges

The letter defined grand challenges as "ambitious yet achievable goals that harness [science and technology] and that have the potential to capture the public’s imagination." Examples include the "BRAIN Initiative, NASA’s Asteroid Grand Challenge, an Administration effort to eliminate the waiting list for organ transplantation, and a nanotechnology-inspired Grand Challenge in brain-inspired computing."



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The 20 richest football clubs in the world

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Deloitte has once again released its Football Money League, charting the gargantuan revenues of Europe's top-flight clubs.

This year, Manchester United became the first club to surpass a £500 million turnover, which was enough to deny Real Madrid of their top spot on the list for the 12th year running.

Not much has changed in the long run, though, the League's top three clubs have remained the same since Deloitte launched the study 20 years ago, in 1997.

Combined Money League club revenues increased by a massive 12% this year, reaching a total of £5.5 billion across the top 20 teams.

Deloitte estimates that due to record television contacts, all Premier League clubs will be in the top 30 by next year.

Scroll down to see who the top performers are this year.

20. Leicester — £128.7 million. Last season, Leicester City FC rocked the world when they were crowned champions of the British Premier League for the first time in their 132-year club history. The Foxes' historic victory sent them hurtling into the top 20 this year — their £128.7 million is five times greater than their 2013/14 season just two years ago.



19. Inter Milan — £134 million. 'Internazionale' retained their place in the top 20, which they've been in since records began. Milan's second richest team have been similarly reliable in Seria A — having played continuously in Italy's top-flight since the club's inception in 1909. Their time in the Money League could be coming to an end, though, as rising Premier League revenues threaten to send them tumbling out of the list next year.



18. West Ham — £143.8 million. Despite ongoing disputes with club superstar Dimitri Payet, club form has helped the Hammers break into Deloitte's ranking. Their acquisition of the Olympic Stadium — now London Stadium — will undoubtedly increase earnings next year.



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THE FUTURE OF RETAIL 2016 [SLIDE DECK]

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The retail industry is on the cusp of a fundamental transformation driven by digital technologies. And as retailers adapt to the digital age, the line between physical and digital commerce is becoming increasingly blurred.

BI Intelligence has created a slide deck exploring the most disruptive trends in e-commerce.  Access the full deck now for free by clicking here.

Some of the topics covered include:

  • The size of the retail and e-commerce markets.
  • The breakdown of e-commerce sales by product category.
  • How legacy retailers are adapting to digital.
  • Which e-commerce companies are leading the way.
  • What omnichannel strategies retail companies are adopting.
  • And much more.

The companies mentioned in this year's presentation include:  Sports Authority, Amazon, Best Buy, Apple, Wayfair, Target, Dollar Shave Club, Instacart, Walmart, CVS, and Sam's Club.

Below are 8 sample slides from the 65-page deck.  Want the full deck? Access it here for FREE >>

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25 animals that scientists want to bring back from extinction

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Over the millennia, animals have gone extinct on Earth for many different reasons. Sometimes it's because of a dramatic shift in the climate. Other times it was because of human intervention. 

Advances in science, specifically biotechnology, could enable scientists to bring some of these animals "back" from extinction, and there are a few already on the list. 

Generally, it helps if there is a species still alive today that is genetically similar to the extinct animal, like elephants for woolly mammoths or cows for aurochs. 

There are also certain criteria to consider, as bringing an animal back from the grave has a lot of biological and ecological implications.

Scientists must be able to show that the species is desirable, such as having an important ecological function or being beloved by humans. And they also must consider practical matters, such as whether we have access to tissue that could give us good quality DNA samples. Most importantly, though, the animals must also be able to be reintroduced into the wild in the first place, so sufficient habitats, food, and limited contact with humans are pretty important.

Unfortunately, dinosaurs score badly on all of these points, so there probably isn't ever going to be a real Jurassic Park. However, plenty of animals are still on the table.

Here are some of them from the list of candidate species for de-extinction from The Long Now Foundation, which was founded by biologist and writer Stewart Brand, plus some others added from our own research.

Jennifer Welsh contributed reporting on a previous version of this article.

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During their prime, Caspian tigers could be found in Turkey and through much of Central Asia, including Iran and Iraq, and in Northwestern China as well, but they went extinct in the 1960s. Some scientists want to bring them back by reintroducing the nearly-identical Siberian tiger to its old habitats, where they expect it to adapt.

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The aurochs is an ancestor of domestic cattle that lived throughout Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Scientists want to bring them back through selective breeding of cattle species that carry some aurochs DNA. To this end, European science teams have been selectively breeding cattle since 2009.



The Carolina Parakeet was a small, green parrot with a bright yellow head and orange face that was native to the eastern United States. The last wild one died in 1904 in Florida, but the genes that made them still linger in close relatives in Mexico and the Caribbean.



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10 beauty products every woman will want this year

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makeup brushesThe INSIDER Summary:

• It can be hard to decide which makeup products to buy. 
• Be on the lookout for unicorn brushes or Kylie Cosmetics eyeshadows and snag them before everyone else.   


The fact that every one loves a great new beauty product is no secret. From skin care to makeup, new releases make beauty junkies very happy. These 10 new products the internet will love this year are just a handful of the things coming junkies' way in 2017, and they're basically destined to be cult hits. From new skin care to fun makeup tools, there's something for everyone with a beauty addiction or curiosity.

2016 wasn't short on its fair shade of viral makeup products. Anyone remember the crazy popular rainbow highlighter? That single product inspired a multitude of duplicates. Those unicorn brushes everyone loved? Also another incredible viral sensation. From the pastel-hued bristles to the gorgeous horn-shaped handle, they were practically made to go viral.

Now, it seems that 2017 has some upcoming products that may be just as successful online as the previous year's products. In fact, beauty lovers have already gotten sneak peeks at some products. From Unicorn Lashes' Mermaid Brushes to the silisponge— which admittedly debuted in 2016 but I'm convinced its popularity will only skyrocket in 2017 — products are already rolling in and making a splash online. It's shaping up to be quite a year for makeup. What should you be on the lookout for?

Lancôme La Rôse Poudrer

This stunning rose-shaped highlighter is totally unique and gorgeous. While it's already made its 2017 debut, there's no doubt that it'll stay a viral sensation.



Unicorn Lashes Mermaid Brushes

These stunning beta-fish inspired brushes from Unicorn Lashes are coming in 2017. So far, there's been no mention of a release date, but they are in production!



NYX Total Control Drop Foundation

Like the Lancôme highlighter, the NYX Total Control Drop Foundation has already hit the market. Since, the customizable foundation has already made waves resulting in YouTube tutorial upon YouTube tutorial.



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These 5 crazy-fast electric cars are giving supercars a run for their money

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Tesla has made a name for itself as an electric carmaker that doesn't compromise on speed.

The Model S with a 100 kWh battery can accelerate to 60 mph in just 2.4 seconds — faster than the LaFerrari and the Porsche 918 Spyder.

But Tesla isn't the only one trying to push speed boundries with its electric vehicles. Several startups are also looking to put their names on the map by building absurdly fast supercars. And it's not just startups — even big names like Mercedes-Benz are showing off electric cars built for speed.

We're talking crazy-quick 0-60 mph times here and top speeds — the dynamic duo by which all high-performance cars are judged.

Scroll down for the 5 fastest ones we could find:

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1. Startup NextEV’s electric supercar, the Nio EP9, is capable of reaching a top speed of 194 mph and accelerating to 100 kilometers-per-hour (62 mph) in just 2.7 seconds



The Nio EP9 has broken two separate speed records. The first was on the 13-mile Nordschleife circuit at the Nürburgring in Germany, where it set a lap record of 7 minutes and 5.12 seconds.



It also holds the EV record at Circuit Paul Ricard in France, at 1 minute and 52.78 seconds.

The startup claims the Nio EP9 has an impressive range of 265 miles.



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