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• We’ve poured over reviews for the best cat toys on the market to come up with our top pick, the Bergan Turbo Scratcher. Despite its simple design, this toy will activate your cat’s instincts for play while keeping your furniture safe from his sharp claws.

Cats are notorious for turning up their noses at expensive toys, preferring to play with things like bottle caps and cardboard boxes instead. If you’re going to spend money on a cat toy, you want to know that it is something worth buying. Though each cat has his own unique preference for toys, the fact is that some toys are simply more appealing to cats than others.

The Humane Society emphasizes how important it is to get your cat running around and playing. The organization also has some great tips on homemade cat toys and a few no-nos for new cat owners. When buying cat toys, be sure to check that there aren't sharp bits or small pieces that could come off and endanger your cat. 

You'll also want to have a number of toys and keep them in rotation so that when your cat tires of one toy, they have another to play with afterward. Each toy has a different purpose and engages different instincts, too, so it's often good to buy various types of cat toys that encourage chasing, punching, jumping, searching, and other cat behaviors. Playing with your cat not only keeps them healthy and happy; it also forges a stronger bond between the two of you.

Shopping for the perfect cat toy can be a challenge because the options are endless. You’ll be glad to know that we’ve done the legwork for you. We’ve scoured the reviews of the top cat toys on the market and have determined our top picks for interactive cat toys, catnip toys, mouse toys, and laser toys so you don’t have to.

Although the Bergan Turbo Scratcher is our top pick, for various reasons laid out in the slides below, you should also consider the Cat Charmer Wand Toy, the Yeowww! Banana Catnip Toy, the Hartz Just for Cats Kitty Frenzy Cat Toy, and the FroliCat Bolt Laser Toy.

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The best cat toy overall

Why you'll love it: The Bergan Turbo Scratcher activates your cat’s instincts for play, keeping him entertained for hours on end while helping to decrease unwanted scratching and clawing.

Surprisingly simple in design, the Bergan Turbo Scratcher is our top choice for cat toys because it fulfills the role of an interactive toy and a scratch pad, all in one. This toy features a round plastic channel with a ball that your cat can nudge, nose, and chase, plus a textured scratch pad in the center that activates his instincts for scratching. The scratch pad is double-sided so you can flip it over for a brand-new scratching surface and you can replace the entire thing when it wears out.

Not only does the Bergan Turbo Scratcher keep your cat entertained for hours on end, but it is also a great way to give your cat some extra exercise. He will never get tired of chasing the ball around its track, and you can encourage him to use the scratch pad by sprinkling it with some of the dried catnip that comes with the toy.

Reviews from Best Seekers and Heavy name the Bergan Turbo Scratcher one of the top cat toys overall, and we agree. Not only is this cat toy highly affordable, but it is the ideal cross between an interactive cat toy and a scratching post, guaranteed to drive your cat wild. If you’re still not convinced, just take a look at some of the more than 5,000 positive reviews on Amazon.

If you’re looking for a cat toy that will provide your cat with hours of fun without breaking the bank, the Bergan Turbo Scratcher is a great option to consider.

Pros: Highly affordable, lightweight but durable, interactive ball action, replaceable scratch pad, gives your cat exercise and fun

Cons: Can be noisy, sticker adhesive may be difficult to remove

Buy the Bergan Turbo Scratcher on Amazon for $10.37

The best interactive cat toy

Why you'll love it: The Cat Charmer Wand Toy will whip, wiggle, and whirl its way into your cat’s heart.

Approved for cats of all ages, the Cat Charmer Wand Toy is a simple but highly entertaining interactive cat toy. This toy consists of a lightweight but durable polycarbonate wand attached to a length of colorful fleece fabric. Simply pick up the wand, give it a good flick, and your cat will be hooked!

The Cat Charmer Wand Toy is the perfect choice if you want to spend a little quality time with your cat. Not only will he keep you entertained as he chases the fabric around, but he’ll get some extra exercise while doing it. No more chasing after your cat’s favorite toys or digging them out from under the refrigerator – with this toy you can relax in your favorite chair and keep your cat actively engaged with minimal effort on your part.

Cats of all ages love to chase things, and the Cat Charmer Wand Toy has earned the approval of thousands of cats. Reviews from The Spruce and Kitty Loaf speak to the simplicity in design of the Cat Charmer Wand Toy as well as its ability to keep any cat entertained for hours on end. It also doesn’t hurt that this teaser toy has more than 5,000 reviews on Amazon, most of which are overwhelmingly positive.

The only thing better than the Cat Charmer Wand Toy’s interactive design is its low price. For just $5 you can keep your cat entertained while also entertaining yourself!

Pros: Durable polycarbonate wand, multicolored fabric, encourages aerobic exercise, simple but functional design, very inexpensive

Cons: Not intended for solo play, may not withstand rough play

Buy the Cat Charmer Wand Toy on Amazon for $4.99

The best catnip toy

Why you'll love it: Packed with 100 percent organic catnip, your cat won’t be able to resist the Yeowww! Banana Catnip Toy.

Cats and catnip are a match made in heaven, and every cat needs a good catnip toy. Our top pick for catnip toys is the Yeowww! Banana Catnip Toy. Loaded to the max with 100 percent organic catnip and made with an elongated banana shape your cat will love to cuddle, claw and kick, this catnip toy is irresistible. Best of all, it comes in a two-pack so your cat never has to do without.

From the moment you take this toy out of the box, your cat is going to be hooked. The soft fabric material from which it is made will appeal to your cat’s instinct for play while the catnip inside will bring out his wild side. Get ready to see your cat like you’ve never seen him before as the Yeowww! Banana Catnip Toy heightens his senses and drives him crazy.

Of all the catnip toys on the market, the Yeowww! Banana Catnip Toy is one of the few that consistently gets good reviews. Not only does this toy have more than 1,200 reviews on Amazon but respected product review sites like Influentser and The Cat Site speak to the quality and usability of this toy. Even the pickiest of cats won’t be able to resist the Yeowww! Banana Catnip Toy.

Before you even take it out of the box, the Yeowww! Banana Catnip Toy is going to have your cat’s undivided attention. We recommend buying the two-pack just to make sure your cat never has to go without his favorite new toy.

Pros: Filled with 100 percent organic catnip, elongated shape appeals to cats, filled with fun textures, made in the USA, comes in a two-pack

Cons: Not machine washable, not all cats respond to catnip

Buy the Yeowww! Banana Catnip Toy on Amazon for $6.84

Tomorrow night, season 12 of NBC's "The Voice" will close out with a special, two-hour season finale. 

The four remaining contestants — Lauren Duski (Team Blake Shelton), Jesse Larson (Team Adam Levine), Chris Blue (Team Alicia Keys), and Aliyah Moulden (Team Blake Shelton) — will duke it out for this season's crown, but before America names a new winner, we decided to look back on the winners of seasons past to find out what they've been up to since their big wins.

Some have gone on to release new music and tour the country, while others have faded into obscurity.

Read on to find out what previous winners of "The Voice" have been up to since taking home their titles.

Javier Colon won the show’s very first season.

Colon blew away all four of the season's coaches — Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, and Blake Shelton — when he sang a rendition of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" during his blind audition. The Connecticut native ended up joining Levine’s team and taking home the title when the season ended, winning $100,000 and a recording contract with Universal Republic.

He’s set to star in four performances of an off-Broadway production in June.

Not long after his big win, Colon released his debut album, "Come Through For You," and broke from Universal Records shortly after. By spring 2016, he released his fourth album, "Gravity," via Concord Music Group, and went on tour for the album that same year. Colon is now set to star in the inaugural production of "Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" for a limited run of just four performances from June 15-17.

Season two’s winner, Jermaine Paul, was a former backup singer for Alicia Keys.

Paul was a member of Team Blake, and sang a cover of Avril Lavigne’s "Complicated" during his audition.

Dr. Mark Hyman, health adviser to Bill and Hillary Clinton, thinks we never should have told people to stop eating fat.

In his book, "Eat Fat: Get Thin," Hyman recommends incorporating high-fat foods like salmon and olive oil into a diet focused around vegetables.

The author and doctor led former president Bill Clinton away from strict veganism more than a decade ago by encouraging him to sprinkle the occasional serving of fish and lean meat into his diet, according to the New York Times.

Hyman tells the Times his plan is further informed by his own struggles with weight — after failing to trim down on several types of popular low-fat, carb-heavy diets of the 1990s, he was encouraged to find a better solution. Here's a look at what Hyman eats today.

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Keep as your cornerstone: Veggies, veggies, and more veggies

Hyman describes his current diet as "a cross between paleo and vegan diets." He doesn't eat much meat or dairy and he avoids foods that are high in sugar or refined carbs. 

"About 70 to 80% of your diet should be plant foods," like vegetables, whole grains, beans, and fruits, he tells the Times.

In its most report on the best eating plans, US News and World Report described plant-based diets as "good for the environment, your heart, your weight, and your overall health." If you're curious, there are several different types of plant-based diets to choose from, like the Mediterranean diet and the Flexitarian diet. 

Add to your bag: Nuts and seeds

When he's traveling, Hyman says he carries packets of high-fat, protein-rich nuts to snack on, which he says help him avoid making "bad choices" thanks to a last-minute craving.

"I basically have fat and protein as my snacks, and I have enough food in my bag to last an entire day," he said.

Since they're high in protein, nuts can help stabilize blood-sugar levels. Low blood sugar can make healthy people feel hangry (hungry plus angry) and is especially dangerous for people with diabetes.

Nuts are also a good source of fiber, a key nutrient that helps aid digestion and keeps us feeling full.

Swap for margarine: Olive oil

Most of the fat in olive oil comes from a special type of "healthy" or monounsaturated fat. Along with another form of unsaturated fat, polyunsaturated, this type of fat has been linked with several health benefits, from helping to reduce the risk of heart disease to keeping blood-sugar levels steady. Several studies have also found that fats like the type found in olive oil may actually help lower total cholesterol levels.

Still, like any oil, olive oil is rich in calories, so researchers suggest using it in place of other fats, like butter and margarine, rather than simply adding it to your daily diet.

Ad buyers and TV network executives converged in New York City last week for a series of splashy, star-studded events. Jennifer Hudson sang. The cast of "Roseanne" reunited. There was lots of trash talking aimed at Facebook and Google. There was a new show about a magician who consults for the FBI.

But there was something missing among the round of TV upfront presentations, during which networks try and sell advertisers on their new crop of upcoming shows: lots of projects spun out of digital media companies.

Nearly every major digital media upstart wants to get into the TV business, whether that means licensing an idea, collaborating on a project, or acting like a studio and producing a TV series.

Consider all the recent alliances and investments between traditional media giants and digital upstarts:

• NBCUniversal has invested in both Vox Media and BuzzFeed
• Turner has pumped money into Mashable and Refinery29.
• Those deals were fostered in part because big TV companies were ostensibly hoping to borrow some of their supposed ability to connect with linear-TV-avoiding millennials.

Generally speaking, TV money is better than digital ad money, so it's natural for web companies, particularly venture-backed firms looking to justify their valuations, to want to venture into TV. Getting on TV is also a great legitimizer in the media world.

Thus, it's noteworthy that so few major networks have announced digital-publishing-born TV projects. To be fair, TV gestation periods are long, and some of these companies say they have many potential TV series waiting in the wings.

Still, traditional TV companies desperately need to figure out how to connect with younger audiences, and their affiliations with digital native publishers were enacted with the promise of borrowing some of these companies' "we get millennials" magic.

For web publishers, they would seem to need TV's to help accelerate their revenue growth. Being on TV should theoretically open them up to a much broader set of advertisers and let them sell content to a wider group of distributors. 

Here's what the various big web publishers are up to on TV:

Refinery29 - Headed to TNT with prestige documentaries

The female-focused publisher and Turner’s TNT have collaborated on a series of short films centered on female talent and themes. These films, dubbed the Shatterbox Anthology, have debuted at recent festivals and will eventually make it to TNT’s linear network. And TNT has also greenlit the documentary series “Who Run the World?" which is being executive-produced by Sarah Jessica Parker, Morgan Spurlock and Refinery29.

BuzzFeed - Moving cautiously, with little urgency to push brands like Tasty to TV

Back in 2015 founder Jonah Peretti said he wanted to push into TV, if he could figure out how to connect with audiences the same way the brand can on the web. BuzzFeed Motion Pictures just announced a deal to co-produce a documentary series that will land on NBCU's Oxygen cable network, reports the Hollywood Reporter. There are other potential TV projects in development, but landing a ton of major TV deals is not a central priority at the company, said a person familiar with the matter.

Mashable - Its Turner partnership has yet to yield a TV project

There are no TV projects in the works for Mashable at the moment, though last year Kevin Reilly, chief creative officer for Turner Entertainment, said he hoped the collaboration between the two companies might lead to some content production, reported the Wall Street Journal.

Amazon isn't exactly a complicated site: All you have to do it log in, browse the product selection, and make a purchase. That's it.

But there are some features, products, and pro-tips that only dedicated Amazon fans know about.

Here's how to become an expert Amazon shopper.

Jillian D'Onfro contributed to an earlier version of this post. 

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Looking for replacement car parts? Amazon Garage lets you store your car's make and model to make it easy to find accessories that will actually work with your vehicle.

Add cars to your Garage here.

Amazon also wants to help you unclog your toilet and mow your lawn. Home Services makes it easy to book pre-vetted professionals whenever you need them.

Right now, Amazon says select services are available in all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C. Browse what's available, and where, here. 

In 2015, Amazon launched an Etsy competitor called Handmade to help people find products handcrafted by artisans.

So if you're craving caramel frappuccino earrings or a guacamole greeting card, you can now find 'em in Homemade. 

Browse the selection here. 

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking millennial women how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we're tracking every last dollar. (Thanks, New York mag, for the inspiration.)

Today, a woman hosting a dinner party while training for a half-marathon.

Industry: Performing arts/media

Age: 30

Location: NYC

Salary: $50,000

Paycheck Amount (Every Two Weeks): $1,219 after tax, insurance, FSA, 401(k) and transit check; my husband reimburses me $450 per month to cover his portion of insurance and our phone bill

# of Roommates: 1 (dude mentioned above)

Monthly Expenses

Rent: $2,533.08, split evenly. I pay $1,266.54

Internet: $88 (my husband covers utilities, which is comparable)

Phone Bill: $200, but my husband reimburses me for half

Rock Climbing Gym Membership: $85

Netflix: $7.99

Hulu Plus: $7.99

New York Times Weekender subscription: $6 (special discount rate)

Standing donation to Karam Foundation to support a Syrian refugee family: $50

Yearly Expenses

Taxes (Accountant Fee): $162.50 for my half. My husband and I coordinate our checks for federal taxes and our accountant. We’ll get a refund from New York State that makes up for these two fees, and then some. My accountant has told me in the past that it’s better to owe than be owed when it comes to taxes, because you still get a little more money this way — but whenever he starts to go into the intricacies of withholdings on paychecks, he starts to sound like one of the teachers in Charlie Brown. I paid $467.50 extra in taxes this year.

Day One

8 a.m. — I have the same breakfast every morning: Half a cup of vanilla Greek yogurt, half a cup of pumpkin puree, one tablespoon of chia seeds.

9:15 a.m. — I'm out of coffee at home, so I stop at Le Pain Quotidien for one. I contemplate also getting a roll, because Le Pain Quotidien is basically Amsterdam’s red-light district for bread, but I essentially have exactly enough for my coffee in quarters and I hate to use my card for such a small amount. The barista is excited, as she needed quarters. $2.75

11 a.m. — Still want bread. I try to sate this craving with a Pink Lady apple and some almond butter from home. Desired effect is not achieved.

12:05 p.m. — I convince enough of my coworkers to rally around having bread with lunch, so our office manager approves the purchase of a $3 baguette from LPQ from our treats fund. I wish I had this same determination when it came to understanding my taxes.

12:30 p.m. — Lunch from home: An arugula salad with celery and broiled eye-round steak. I’m not a dressing fan, but the steak juice gives it the extra something it needs. Oh, and bread. Beautiful, free bread.

2:20 p.m. — Check my Wells Fargo and see that my Hulu and Netflix payments both went through today. It seems ridiculous to have both, but I love that Hulu has most all of the Criterion collection and I try to watch at least one new Criterion film each week. My automatic transfer of $83 from checking to savings also goes through.

4 p.m. — I bring most of my food from home, because lunch options in midtown are ridiculously expensive. I have a Pink Lady apple with almond butter, which I pack into a Ziploc bag and squeeze, pastry-bag style, onto the apple slices, because I’m classy. Also because I lost my little bento box thing that held small items like almond butter.

8:30 p.m. — Working late. I have a Tarocco blood orange on my way home.

8:45 p.m. — Improvising with what we have in the pantry, I make a frittata with eggs, plain Greek yogurt, some leftover Israeli couscous, onion, and Parm. It does the job and I eat it with my husband while watching The Americans.

9:50 p.m. — Check out on my latest Stitch Fix box; I keep a pair of culottes and a sailor-stripe shirt. $83.

Daily Total: $85.75

Day 2

7:05 a.m. — FreshDirect arrives. I buy for the week and do a lot of meal prep, but I got a little extra today, as I’m hosting a dinner party and making a seafood and radicchio risotto for eight people. $85.83

9:15 a.m. — Make the same Greek yogurt/pumpkin/chia breakfast with coffee at home. I get the La Colombe beans from FreshDirect and one bag usually lasts two weeks, as I’m the only one in the house who drinks coffee.

10:05 a.m. — My husband and I start to make our way down to the Brooklyn Ikea. He stops at the bodega near our apartment to get an iced tea and gets me a kombucha to make the card minimum.

11:50 a.m. — Go to Ikea for five of the $7.99 folding chairs to accommodate the headcount at tonight’s dinner, along with some drinking glasses, AA batteries, and paper napkins to use as guest hand towels in the bathroom. While we’re there, I break down and buy three succulents, plus pots. It’s a crowded Saturday morning and I’m un-showered and scoping out cacti alongside a crowd of Brooklyn hipsters, so basically it’s Coachella on a budget. $70.61

1:10 p.m. — Graze on the rest of last night’s frittata for lunch and have a spoonful of almond butter out of the jar.

4:15 p.m. — Run to Food Cellar near my apartment to get a baguette and some taper candles. $11.16

7 p.m. — I recently started hosting a table as part of The Dinner Party, which is a group of mainly twenty- and thirtysomethings who have experienced significant loss. TDP organizes tables of roughly eight to 10 people to have regular potluck dinners and connect over the shared bond and discuss life after loss. It’s an amazing group of people. In addition to the risotto I make, we have wine, beer, roasted broccolini, zucchini, salad, and a gluten-free chocolate cake with coconut cream. And bread.

Daily Total: $167.60

Day 3

10:30 a.m. — Standard breakfast and pack my coffee in a to-go mug to go out for the morning.

12:30 p.m. — Meet a friend at Peacefood Café on the Upper West Side for lunch. I get the Japanese pumpkin sandwich and a gingerade. $12.96

1:45 p.m. — Walk back to the N train from the Upper West Side. On my way, I stop in at Kiehl’s to restock on face wash. It’s expensive, but worth it. $31.57

1:55 p.m. — Also stop at CVS for dental floss and eyeliner. $12.50

2:20 p.m. — Swing back by Food Cellar on my way home to get some apples for the week and a few bags of Beanitos bean chips (my nutritionist got me hooked on them). My husband meets me there and I get his sandwich and a cool elderflower seltzer. We’ve been married for five years and have yet to combine our bank accounts, which is mostly on me. He’s even better with finances than I am, but I watched my mother support two deadbeat ex-husbands, so I still have some personal stuff to work through. In the meantime, we basically even out on the little things and consciously split the big things. It works out. $24.20

3 p.m. — Snack on an apple and almond butter while batch cooking steak for the week. It sounds very boring, but I’ve been working with a nutritionist since last September and it’s gotten me into a routine for breakfast and, during the workweek, lunch. I’ll switch things up from time to time, but it saves me from decision fatigue.

6:50 p.m. — Husband gets Two Boots pizza for dinner. I have a slice of the Meg and a slice of the classic cheese, plus one of the beers leftover from last night.

8:50 p.m. — I’m craving another kombucha and looking for a $5 in my wallet. My husband gives me his card and says he’ll cover the drink if I get him a rice pudding.

Daily Total: $81.23

The INSIDER Summary:

• Applebee's may be one of the most popular chain restaurants in the country. 
• Before you sit down for dinner you should know some history about the place.
• There are now more than 1,900 locations in the world and it's actually owned by IHOP.

Like the Olive Garden and the Cheesecake Factory, Applebee's has a cult following. Thanks to surprisingly innovative menu items and fun, boozy drinks, it makes sense. Plus, you can always depend on the menu holding true no matter where you are in the country. But the chain didn't just gave rise to one of my favorite movie quotes / advice on relationships from the trashy Rom-Com "Couples Retreat:"

1. It's been around since the '80s

Founded in Decatur, Georgia by Bill and T.J. Palmer, Applebee's was originally inspired by another restaurant that was popular in Atlanta during the 1970s called Billy's.

2. The restaurant was almost called Cinnamon's

And Pepper's. And, most awkwardly, Appleby's (with the same pronunciation). We're glad the owners had to change it up due to trademarks and licensing.

3. There are now more than 1,900 locations in the world

They're dotted around the globe, in 15 countries like Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Greece, Indonesia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, China, and Egypt. Because of this, the company employs about 28,000 people.

For millions of people around the world, the war between Super Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog was serious business.

And for Nintendo and Sega, it was actually serious business. Nintendo controlled north of 90% of the video game market before Sega — and a speedy blue cartoon hedgehog named Sonic — showed up.

"Sonic the Hedgehog"— the original Sega Genesis game, not the character — is beloved among game fans of a certain age. It starred the hard-edged Sega equivalent of Nintendo's goofy, floppy-hatted Super Mario. Moreover, his debut game was really, really good. (It didn't hurt that Sega included the game for free with new Genesis consoles, making it the first-ever successful free-to-play game.)

For years, fans have wanted a return to the original, 16-bit-era version of "Sonic the Hedgehog" that they grew up with. And now, those fans are taking over the creation of exactly such a project.

This is "Sonic Mania":

SEE ALSO: Nintendo's next major 'Super Mario' game is a fresh take on a classic — here's what we know

If "Sonic Mania" looks familiar, that's because it's a spitting image of the original "Sonic the Hedgehog" games.

It stars Sonic (the hedgehog), Tails, and a third playable character....

Knuckles! He's an echidna.

Within Excel you can conduct calculations on multiple worksheets and workbooks open at the same time.

Each workbook acts as its own separate window on your PC or Mac, while each worksheet acts as a tab within a workbook with separate cells.

This section of the Excel Guide offers all shortcuts you need to open, navigate between, and control all of these options.

Courtesy of GoSkills.

Worksheets and Workbooks

Within excel you can conduct calculations on multiple worksheets and workbooks open at the same time. Each workbook acts as its own separate window on your PC or Mac, while each worksheet acts as a tab within a workbook with separate cells. This section of the Excel Guide offers all shortcuts you need to open, navigate between, and control all of these options.

View

Excel offers a diverse set of ways you can view your spreadsheets. From hiding select cells to entire rows and columns, there are a number of shortcut options you can take advantage of to get the most optimal view to complete your work.

Row and Column Selection

Mass edits can save you incredible amounts of time within Excel. Often you will want to control entire rows or columns in order use the data to create charts/graphs, or simply to move and edit many cells at once. Shortcuts within this section will help you control large quantities of data with ease.

Pulling off the spectacle of ABC's live "Dancing with the Stars" competition show takes hundreds of people and an around-the-clock schedule.

America's most-watched dancing competition gave Business Insider a behind-the-scenes look at one of its biggest episodes of the season, Disney Night. An ode to the countless fantastical characters created by the ABC parent company, Disney Night featured the competitors and professionals tackling some of the most beloved musical memories in movie history.

"Dancing with the Stars" executive producer Joe Sungkur told Business Insider recently that it takes "a huge army of people" and a large amount of communication to pull together a night like that.

"Whether it be from a technical point of view or a creative point of view all have to come together so that we can really make sure that a unified vision is presented and that everyone is on the same page," Sungkur said.

BBC Worldwide Productions, which produces "Dancing with the Stars" for ABC, showed us what goes into Disney Night. 

Here's what it takes to put together TV's most popular live dance competition:

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7: 45 a.m. PT – It may still be dark outside, but the lights are on at the "DWTS" studio at Hollywood's CBS Television City. The crew is already hard at work setting up the "DWTS" stage.

"7:45 is when the couples come in and they're hearing the live band for the first time and the director's making the final adjustments for his cameras to really get ready for the show," Sungkur said.

It's also a beneficial opportunity for the competitors.

"Sometimes the band's arrangement will be a little different from the track," he explained. "So it's very useful for the couples, because they might give notes to the musical director. So it's a constant collaboration between all the technical departments to make sure that we are presenting these performances and all the elements in the show to the best of our abilities."

8:54 a.m. PT – Inside the immense wardrobe bungalow at "DWTS."

The team of seamstresses could work around the clock to finish the costumes for a live show. There can be constant fit issues to deal with and notes from the dancers and producers.

"One of the things that sets this show apart is the wardrobe," Sungkur said. "I don't think there's any other show on television that has the ability to convey such glamour and huge showbiz element with this amazing wardrobe that you can only get in ballroom and 09:24 dancing."

9 a.m. PT – It's always packed in the hair and makeup room.

There can be as many as eight hair and makeup artists at work on "DWTS." Women typically arrive around 9 a.m. and can spend as many as four hours in the chair. Men are way faster, though Sungkur said that "some of the guys like to spend a long time in the chair, as well."

"It's an amazing process," Sungkur said. "Not only do you have the regular hair and makeup, but our team has things like body makeup we have to consider on a show like this as well."

Chipotle is known for its generous portions and affordable cuisine. 

But with a few simple tips, you can get even more food from the popular burrito chain. 

Quora user James Pan explained a few of his tips for getting the best burrito possible:

SEE ALSO: We tried Chipotle's first ever dessert — here's the verdict

Smile at your server.

"Seriously, this is important," Pan says.

Get a burrito bowl.

Business Insider's analysis confirms that you get substantially more food by ordering the bowl instead of a traditional burrito. 

Ask for a tortilla on the side.

This is free. 

If your New Year's resolutions include building wealth, becoming more productive, or making the most of your career (or side hustle), there are hundreds of books willing to guide you, many of which debuted just last year.

Business Insider asked Chris Schluep, a senior Amazon Books editor, to compile a list of the best money books of 2016. Schluep's picks are packed with advice from experts, ranging from a billionaire's memoir to the story of the entertainment industry's most powerful agency. 

Whether you're aiming to grow richer or develop better money habits, get a head start on your 2017 goals with 12 of best money and productivity books from the past year. 

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'Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike' by Phil Knight

Release date: April 26, 2016

Schluep says: Phil Knight borrowed fifty dollars from his father after business school and launched an empire. But there's much more than just a business story in this surprisingly candid memoir.

Amazon says: In this candid and riveting memoir, for the first time ever, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company's early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world's most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands.

'Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance' by Angela Duckworth

Release date: May 3, 2016

Schluep says: We all want to have it. Angela Duckworth has been studying it for decades, and lays out how so much of success is a product of passion and perseverance.

Amazon says: In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed — be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people — that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls "grit."

'Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived Joyful Life' by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

Release date: September 20, 2016

Schluep says: Teachers of one of the most popular courses at Stanford (the course has the same name as the book), Burnett and Evans illustrate how you can use the same thinking that has gone into some of your favorite products to design a better life for yourself.

Amazon says: In this book, Bill Burnett and Dave Evans show us how design thinking can help us create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling, regardless of who or where we are, what we do or have done for a living, or how young or old we are. The same design thinking responsible for amazing technology, products, and spaces can be used to design and build your career and your life, a life of fulfillment and joy, constantly creative and productive, one that always holds the possibility of surprise.

“Just keep your head down and do a good job, and that will speak for itself.”

How often have you heard that before? If this was ever true, it certainly isn’t enough in today’s workplace, says Keishi Hotsuki, Morgan Stanley’s Chief Risk Officer. Business communication skills are essential.

“When you first start a career in a quantitative job like risk management, you need to show how good your hard skills are and that you can deliver your assignments well. But eventually you’ll need to transition from being a good player to a good leader.”

In his 30-year long career, Hotsuki has found that the bigger the role, the more sophisticated the communication skills need to be. “My first year as Chief Risk Officer was an enlightening experience,” he says, “because the biggest challenge of the job turned out to be communication. And as you become more senior, you realize that everything comes down to the soft skills.”

Hotsuki has developed a shortlist of five essential communications skills over the years, some of which he’s culled from experts—the rest from experience. He refers to them frequently to keep his skills sharp, and shares them with his mentees:

Learn to listen

“Normally, people think that communication is all about talking. In fact, the most effective communication begins with listening,” says Hotsuki. “Rather than starting with my own agenda, I try to start with the goal of the meeting and ask questions, then listen. The benefits are twofold: First, you can understand where the other party is coming from; second, people feel better when they know they’ve been heard.” With that as a foundation, the chances for constructive engagement improve significantly.

Know your audience

“When giving presentations, we tend to assume that our audience knows our subject and is as enthusiastic as we are. That’s often not the case,” says Hotsuki. “If your manager invites you to a meeting with senior stakeholders, you should ask why you’re invited, what the purpose of the meeting is, who the key players are, and how you can contribute. Knowing the audience is the first step to figuring out how you’re going build your relationship with them.”

Think of presentations as three-course meals. Start with the high-level “appetizer:” Here is the issue; my recommendation and rationale. Pause to make sure your audience is engaged and ready for the next serving. Then bring out the “main course” of critical content in your presentation. “Dessert” is the detailed deep-dive. “You should only serve this part if they’re still hungry,” Hotsuki says.

Practice how to seize the opportunity

“Even the most professional public speakers will practice before they go on stage,” he says. Ahead of high-stakes meetings, practice your delivery: Set the goal of the meeting; summarize the key points; anticipate questions and prepare your answers. “When the senior person in the room asks, ‘Why are we having this meeting?’ you have 20 seconds, not five minutes, to explain. If you're not prepared to seize the opportunity, Hotsuki warns, “you might not get the outcome you hoped for."

In 2003, "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" premiered to low expectations.

The film was based on a Disney theme park ride, and it looked like yet another hokey — if family-friendly — Disney film.

The movie proved everyone wrong. Critics praised it as a swashbuckling, witty adventure. Johnny Depp earned an Oscar nomination for the eccentric, shrewd Captain Jack Sparrow. Keira Knightley was introduced to the world as Elizabeth Swann, and Orlando Bloom — also starring in "The Lord of the Rings" series at the time — left fans swooning.

14 years later, the franchise is now five movies long. Like a Fast and Furious" of the seas, it just keeps going. "Dead Man's Chest" (2006), "At World's End" (2007), "On Stranger Tides" (2011) have made billions of dollars at the box office, even as critics lob rotten tomatoes at them. The new movie, "Dead Men Tell No Tales," keeps the franchise going and marks the return of Knightley and Bloom, who weren't in "On Stranger Tides."

Here's where the main actors of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" have been up to between the 2003 premiere of "Curse of the Black Pearl" and the latest installment:

In 2003, Depp was at the height of his popularity.

Depp brought the off-kilter sensibility he cultivated with Tim Burton films — with roles in movies like "Edward Scissorhands" and "Ed Wood"— to Jack Sparrow, which would become his biggest role yet.

"The Curse of the Black Pearl," based on a theme park ride, made $650 million worldwide and earned him a best actor nomination at the Oscars.

Since then, audiences have grown tired of him and his financial life is in pieces.

Depp followed up "The Curse of the Black Pearl" with more "Pirates" movies, another iconic Tim Burton collaboration in 2005's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," and critically acclaimed performances in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" and "Public Enemies." He also played the Mad Hatter in "Alice in Wonderland," which made $1 billion at the box office. By the end of the decade, he had three best actor Oscar nominations under his belt.

But the triumph of the 2000s turned sour in the 2010s. He stuck with the same wacky schtick in his acting, and audiences grew tired of it in little-seen movies like "The Lone Ranger" and "Mortdecai." He has the clout to make some interesting passion projects, like "Rango,""The Rum Diary," and "Black Mass," but not all of them were successful.

Depp also had a tempestuous marriage with Amber Heard, which ended in 2016, after Heard alleged that Depp physically assaulted her. The charges were dismissed in court. Heard donated the entire $7 million divorce settlement she received from Depp to charity, half of which went to legal defenses for women who have experienced violence.

To make things worse, Depp is embroiled in a lawsuit with his former business managers for mismanaging his finances, while there are allegations that Depp spends beyond his means and acts unprofessionally on set. If "Dead Men Tell No Tales" is a hit, it might just save him.

Geoffrey Rush was a regular, acclaimed actor in the British film industry.

By 2003, he had an Oscar and BAFTA award for 1996's "Shine," as well as a handful of other Oscar nominations and other awards. "The Curse of the Black Pearl," where he played the villainous ship captain Hector Barbossa, was his first big blockbuster role.

President Donald Trump once said that he has "the best words." 

As it turns out, many of those words are misspelled.

Since Trump won the presidency in November, he and his team have published a surprising number of official communications that contain typos, spelling errors, and word misusages. 

Here are some of the most notable examples:

"Unpresidented"

President Trump's most infamous typo occurred in December, when he described the Chinese seizure of a US Navy drone as an "unpresidented act."

After the spelling miscue was widely mocked online, Trump deleted the tweet and replaced it with a correctly spelled version four hours later.

"Honered to serve"

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Trump's presidency got off to a rocky start, orthographically speaking. Just a day after assuming the office, the president tweeted that he was "honered to serve you, the great American People, as your 45th President of the United States!"

After Twitter users not-so-kindly pointed out the botched spelling of "honored," Trump deleted the message and reposted it with the correct spelling.

"Tapp my phones"

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How low has President Obama gone to tapp my phones during the very sacred election process. This is Nixon/Watergate. Bad (or sick) guy!

In March, Trump brought political discourse to a halt with a stunning claim — that President Barack Obama had wiretapped his office in 2016. 

"How low has President Obama gone to tapp my phones during the very sacred election process. This is Nixon/Watergate. Bad (or sick) guy!" the president tweeted.

The unsubstantiated claim was widely criticized, and FBI Director James Comey later testified that "the department has no information that supports those tweets."

But if baselessly accusing his predecessor of a felony wasn't enough, Trump's original tweet also contained an egregious spelling error — it's "tap," not "tapp."

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Memorial Day is almost here, and while many brands are offering great promotions all weekend long — you can check out our favorite deals here— REI is kicking things off early.

REI (or Recreation Equipment Incorporated) was created by a group of mountain-climbing buddies and has since built a huge following while staying true to its roots.

Not only has the company made Fortune magazine's list of "100 Best Companies to Work For" every year since 1998, REI stands behind all its products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee so you know you're getting the most for your money.

In honor of the company's anniversary, REI is offering up to 30% off a wide selection of clothes, accessories, and camping equipment. The company is calling this sale its biggest of the year, so you won't want to miss it.

Since scrolling through hundreds — if not, thousands — of deals is not the most efficient use of your time, we scanned the sale for you and listed our 15 favorite buys below. Act quickly, this sale ends May 29.

SEE ALSO: 9 outdoor clothing brands worth checking out

DON'T MISS: This new outdoor clothing company donates 2% of its yearly revenue to ending poverty

Patagonia Men's Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover

Patagonia's Synchilla fleeces are wildly popular; not only are they eco-friendly — the fleeces are made from recycled polyester — the pullovers are incredibly comfortable. 

Patagonia Men's Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover, $68.99 (originally $99)[30% off]

Smartwool Women's Merino 150 Base Layer Pattern Tank Top

Consider Smartwool's moisture-wicking tank top as the perfect thing to wear for a run or grueling spin class.

Smartwool Women's Merino 150 Base Layer Pattern Tank Top, $48.69 (originally $65) [25% off]

REI Co-op Men's Trail 25 Pack

Anyone looking to spend a lot of time outdoors this summer should pick up REI's Trail 25 pack. Not only does it have enough space for all your camping essentials, there's a rain cover in one of its pockets to keep your stuff dry.

REI Co-op Men's Trail 25 Pack, $51.99 (originally $69.95)[25% off]

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When it comes to picking out the perfect gift, it's hard to go wrong with something handmade. Not only does it show that you've put in the extra effort to find something special, but the person you're giving it to probably won't have anything quite like it already.

Unless you excel in arts and crafts, your options for handmade gifts have been pretty limited; until now, that is.

Just when you thought you knew every cool feature and perk Amazon has to offer, you can now buy something as personal as a handmade present on the site.

Amazon's "Handmade" section has everything from customizable jewelry, to one-of-kind vases, to artisanal cosmetics. Though some of the section's custom orders will take a few days or weeks to create and ship, many items are available with Prime shipping — perfect for chronic procrastinators.

Sifting through hundreds — if not, thousands — of handmade products can be daunting, but Amazon makes the entire process surprisingly easy. In addition to sub-categories like "Beauty and Grooming,""Wedding," and "Artwork," you can search by the artisan's location.

With artisans across the United States and in over 85 countries, you can discover pieces from around the world from a single browser tab. If you don't find exactly what you're looking for, many artisans are open to creating custom pieces — just click on their profile page to check. 

To give you an idea of what Handmade has to offer, we put together a list of eight pieces we found while scanning the section. To see more of Handmade's offerings, check out the full section for yourself.

Terrariums

Terrariums, like this dual-element one from Moss + Twig, look cool and are low maintenance. 

Moss + Twig Land & Sea Terrarium Set, $75

A coffee table

Amazon's Handmade section is also a great place to find unique furniture, like this rustic coffee table from Urban Mining Company.

Urban Mining Company Reclaimed Wood Farmhouse Coffee Table with Flatiron Legs and Shelf, $375

A thoughtful card

Very few things can compare to a thoughtful, handwritten card. From birthdays, to anniversaries, to Father's Day, this section as you covered.

Tiny Bee Cards Father's Day Card, $4.5o

An uncomfortable but powerful truth that took most of my 20s to internalize:

There’s an opportunity cost to everything worthwhile in life.

No matter what you’re trying to accomplish, you’ll have to give up something in order to make it happen.

• If you want to become a doctor, you give up most of your early 20s and about 10 years of your life for school and training. One of my best friends from college is a neurosurgery resident. By the time his training is done he’ll be almost 40.
• If you want to become an entrepreneur, you’re going to give up a list of things a mile long. Time and the addictive feeling of certainty and security that come with a steady paycheck are just the tip of the iceberg.
• When we see the careers of professional athletes, what the media shows us is glitz and glamor, ESPN highlight reels, shoe commercials and more. What they don’t show you is the quarterback who practices getting the shit beat out of him by a defense, or the basketball player shooting 100 free throws each day.
• Decades of training and deliberate practice are the reality of becoming a professional athlete. Years of their lives are given up in pursuit of a dream.

When I asked people on Facebook what they had given up to get something else they wanted, I got about 60 answers.

• Some people gave up the ability to take risks and have financial freedom because they had to provide for their kids
• To travel the world, some gave up familiarity, friends, family, and a sense of belonging and community
• Some gave up food they loved in hopes of seeing abs he’d never seen before

Even if you get what you want more than anything in the world, you will have to give something up. If you want to live an exceptional and extraordinary life, you have to give up many of the things that are part of a normal one.

In building my career as an author, speaker, and host of the Unmistakable Creative podcast, I’ve had to give up many things along the way.

SEE ALSO: 11 mental habits to give up if you want to succeed

1. Other people’s definition of success

When I was in college, there was a unanimously agreed upon definition of what success looked like. While it wasn’t explicitly stated, it was implied through people’s conversations, behaviors, and decisions.

Most of my friends who went to Berkeley did one of the following:

1. They worked at prestigious firms like Mckinsey, Goldman Sachs, and Bain. And they went top 10 MBA programs like Harvard, Wharton, or Stanford.

2. If not the above, they went to Law School or Medical school. Most of this was all done before they turned 30.

This was the implicitly agreed up on definition of success. Needless to say,these people were all smart, ambitious and highly motivated.

By this definition, I was a complete failure. I had no prestigious jobs, no Ivy League MBA, and a bank balance that was close to zero upon graduating from Pepperdine in 2009. At 30 years old, I was basically starting from scratch.

At some point, I realized that I had to give up other people’s definition of success. This is one of the most difficult things to give up because it is so deeply embedded in our cultural narratives that it becomes the standard by which we measure our lives. Even as entrepreneurs we have collectively agreed that fame and fortune are the markers of success.

But, giving up other people’s definition of success is incredibly liberating and ultimately leads to the fullest expression of who you are and what matters to you. It’s not a one-time thing. It’s a daily habit of comparing less and creating more.

Other people aren’t going to live with the consequences of the choices you’ve made. So why would you live your life according to their definition of success?

In a conversation I had with Yanik Silver a few weeks ago, he told me a story about a client who wanted to become a billionaire. When he asked why, the client listed a number of reasons, most of which didn’t require a billion dollars.

By understanding the essence of our goals, what it is that we believe our achievements we’ll bring us, it’s easier to give up other people’s definitions of success.

2. Financial security

There is absolutely nothing more likely to dampen the prospects of becoming rich than a nice, fat, regular salary check. — Felix Dennis, How to Get Rich

For a large amount of the last 8 years, my income was extremely sporadic. There were plenty of months where I wondered if I should just give up and get a job. There was even a year when I almost quit. I had to temporarily give up financial security in order to do the work that I wanted to do and have the lifestyle I wanted.

Giving up financial security isn’t easy. As billionaire Shahid Khan said“money gives you choices. Not having money sucks. You have to say no to so many things you want to say yes to.

• I missed friends’ weddings because I couldn’t afford the trips

• I gave up vacations that friends had invited me on

• I stayed at my parent’s house far longer than I ever intended to

But when you’ve been fired from nearly every job you’ve ever had, the safety and security of a steady paycheck are an illusion. Gambling on the uncertainty of my entrepreneurial path seemed like a better bet than the supposed guarantees that came with a steady paycheck. I figured building a body of work would be far more valuable than to keep adding to my resume of failures.

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3. Most of my 30s

A few years ago I was telling my business partner Brian that I felt like I’d given up the entirety of my 30s. I spent my 30s doing what many people did in their 20s, building the foundation for my career. He said, “yeah, but your 40s are going to be amazing because of what you did in your 30s.” I was planting the seeds for the person I eventually wanted to become.

Even though I was living at home, I was determined to make sure it was time well spent. I gave myself an education that killed the crap out of the one I got in school. I read hundreds of books, wrote 3 books, planned a conference, produced an animated series, and interviewed more than 600 people for The Unmistakable Creative podcast.

While all of these things didn’t immediately increase my earnings, they raised my earning potential significantly. As I’ve said before, don’t just increase your earnings, increase your earning potential.

Even if I had to search for a job, I’d have far more value to offer now than I did with my previous job experience. If you find yourself post-college, living at home, struggling to find a job, give people a reason to find you interesting.

Time is the most valuable asset at your disposal. And you will have to give up some of it to accomplish anything. You don’t have to give up your entire 30s. If you give up one hour a day for uninterrupted creation time, you’ll be amazed by what you’re capable of.

Each year, the Cannes Film Festival gets everyone talking — and not just about movies.

All eyes are on what the festival's celebrity attendees wear on the red carpet, of course.

We're less than halfway through the festival, which began on May 17 and ends on May 28, but we've already seen a number of show-stopping outfits and some surprising fashion faux pas.

Here are all the best — and worst — looks that we've seen at the lavish event so far.

BEST: Bella Hadid wowed everyone on the red carpet at the festival's opening ceremony in this high-slit, blush dress.

BEST: Jourdan Dunn's embellished sheer gown looks like something out of a fairytale.

BEST: Rihanna looked so chic in this white Dior ballgown and matching coat that we're willing to overlook her over-the-top sunglasses.

The big stars are in the South of France looking their most glamorous for this year's Cannes Film Festival and getting their photos shared across the world.

Following her eye-catching red dress at last year's Cannes, model Bella Hadid returned to the festival to grace the legendary red carpet. But fellow model Emily Ratajkowski also showed up and was turning everyone's head. Then there are the movie stars like Nicole Kidman, Kristen Stewart, Robin Wright, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Williams, and Uma Thurman. 

And Rihanna pretty much put everyone to shame.

But the person having the best time has to be festival jury member Will Smith. When he's not arguing about Netflix with jury president Pedro Almodóvar, he's having an incredible time walking the carpet and waving to the fans.

Here are photos of all the stars looking fabulous at this year's Cannes:

SEE ALSO: RANKED: The 11 best movies of the year so far

Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman were on the carpet for the premiere of "The Killing of a Sacred Deer."

Nicole Kidman knows how to work he Cannes carpet.

She was on the carpet earlier in the day with her "The Beguiled" costar Elle Fanning for "How to Talk to Girls at Parties."