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No one wants to buy this $20 million townhouse owned by a real-life 'Wolf of Wall Street'-er

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Alan Wilzig, the real-life inspiration for a character in "The Wolf of Wall Street," is having a hard time getting rid of his New York City home.  

Wilzig's Tribeca mansion has been on the market since 2014, when it listed for $44 million. It's now on offer again for $19.75 million, down from $24.885 million in its third price chop.

Each time the townhouse gets relisted, its staging gets more and more tame. Many of its more eccentric features have disappeared and it's now more of a typical space in line with the surrounding area.

The 6,500-square-foot townhouse has a 2,200-square-foot roof deck, backyard, three bedrooms, and an attached multipurpose garage.

Wilzig inspired the character who introduced Leonardo DiCaprio's character to his future wife in a pool-party scene in the 2013 film. 

Jane Powers of Douglas Elliman now has the listing.

Megan Willett and April Walloga contributed reporting to an earlier version of this article.

SEE ALSO: These 22 whiskeys just won the highest honor at an international spirits competition

Entrepreneur and semiprofessional race car driver Alan Wilzig is selling his townhouse for just shy of $20 million.



It's a spacious, 6,500-square-foot mansion with plenty of amenities.



It also has 3,000 square feet of outdoor space.



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11 amazing beauty products you can buy for under $10 on Amazon

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The INSIDER Summary:

  • Few people realize that you can buy cheap beauty products on Amazon.
  • The online retail giant shared some of the best beauty products you can buy for under $10 that are available to order with free shipping through Amazon Prime.
  • Cheap products include the L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Butterfly Mascara, John Frieda's Luxurious Volume Fine to Full Blow Out Spray, and the Burt's Bees 100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm variety pack.

 
If you're shopping for something specific, chances are that you can find it on Amazon.

The online retail giant carries everything from pet supplies to electronics — but few people realize that you can buy bargain beauty products on the shopping site.

Amazon shared a list of its best hair, makeup, and skin care items under $10 with INSIDER. Here are the best products you can order for cheap — and with free shipping through Amazon Prime.

The Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Anti-Puff Eye Roller gets rid of bags and dark circles.

Cost: $9.38

One Amazon user praised this eye roller as "wonderful" for reducing eye puffiness.

Find out more about the Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Anti-Puff Eye Roller >



The Wet Brush Original Detangler Hair Brush works without tangling or pulling out your hair.

Cost: $7.93

"This is the best brush I have ever used,"one customer wrote in a review.

Find out more about the Wet Brush Original Detangler Hair Brush >



The Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips prevent blackheads by plucking dirt and oil trapped under the skin's surface.

Cost: $7.52

An Amazon customer wrote that she's been using these pore strips for years, and called them a "fantastic product."

Find out more about the Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips >



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I unleashed McLaren's new $300,000 supercar on a racetrack and it answered the greatest concern about the car

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McLaren makes supercars. Darn good ones at that.

After dipping its toes in the supercar game for a couple of decades, the Woking, England-based outfit decided to dive in head-first seven years ago with the creation of a dedicated road car division — McLaren Automotive. In 2011, the nascent supercar maker rolled out their first offering — the MP4-12C. The MP4 dash 12C was a car of immense capability — packed to the gills with the wisdom and technology the company's Formula One team had accrued over half a century at the pinnacle of motorsports.

In 2011, the nascent supercar maker rolled out their first offering — the MP4-12C. The MP4 dash 12C was a car of immense capability — packed to the gills with the wisdom and technology the company's Formula One team had accrued over half a century at the pinnacle of motorsports.

Sadly, in spite of its 592 horsepower turbocharged V8 engine, advanced carbon construction, and the wind-tunnel-sculpted body, critics found the car to be soulless.  It's a damning accusation for a new player in the supercar game. After all, this is a business built on convincing well-to-do customers to part with obscene sums of money. And the most effective tool for a supercar salesman is to play upon passion, emotion, and sex appeal.

Since then, McLaren has worked tirelessly to rectify the shortcomings of the 12C. In 2014, it was redesigned to create the 650S that would form the company's "Super Series"— the heart of its road car business.  One year later, the all-conquering 675LT raised the bar even further. Every new car following their initial effort has been made madder, louder, and more visceral in its execution.  

Unfortunately for McLaren, this hasn't been enough to quiet many of the critics who feel the company's cars are still too cold and clinical when compared to its warm-blooded Italian counterparts. 

All of this brings us to McLaren's latest offering — The 720S. It's the first vehicle to emerge from the company's second generation Super Series. But a quick conversation with McLaren Automotive CEO Mike Flewitt and it becomes abundantly clear that the company believes the 720S's design, technology, and performance is so much more. 

However, the question I wanted answering was whether the 720S could finally put an end to the complaints about McLaren's decided lack of emotion.

Recently, Business Insider traveled to Italy to attend the launch of the 720S. As part of the experience, McLaren allowed us to unleash the car around the fearsome corners of the Autodromo Vallelunga. 

Here's how it went.

(Business Insider paid for travel and lodging associated with this trip.)

SEE ALSO: I drove the $300,000 McLaren supercar designed to beat Ferrari — and it was incredible

To launch the new 720S, McLaren set up shop at the Autodromo Vallelunga just north of Rome.



Following a spirited drive from our hotel in Rome to the circuit...



.... I was greeted by a fleet of new McLarens upon my arrival at the track.



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Here's everything leaving Netflix in June that you need to watch right now

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Jane Eyre movie image Michael Fassbender Mia WasikowskaNetflix just released the titles that will be leaving the streaming service in June. There are a few gems we'll miss, but not many — unless you have a kid who can't live without the first season of "Bob the Builder."

Before May ends, you should squeeze in some nostalgia time for "D2: The Mighty Ducks,""Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," and a horror night for "The Blair Witch Project" before they all disappear from Netflix and exclusively live on DVD, VHS, or somewhere that you have to get off of your couch to find. 

Here's everything that's leaving Netflix in June (we've highlighted the titles we think you should watch in bold):

SEE ALSO: RANKED: The 11 best movies of 2017 so far

Leaving June 1

"D2: The Mighty Ducks"

"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids"

"Heterosexual Jill"

"House of Wax"

"Kidnapped"

"Knuckleball"

"Las mágicas historias de Plim Plim" (Season 1)

"L'Auberge Espagnole"

"Serendipity"

"The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975"

"The Blair With Project"

"The Good Guys" (Season 1)

"The Hustler"

"The Little Rascals"

"The Prince & Me"

"The Teacher Who Defied Hitler"

"The Three Musketeers"

"The Way of the Dragon"

"This Is Spinal Tap"

"Two Step"

"We Are the Giant"



Leaving June 6

"Private Practice" (Seasons 1-6)



Leaving June 8

"Xenia"



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21 US cities where making $100,000 a year isn't enough to put you in the top 20% of earners

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If you're making $100,000 a year, you're doing pretty well for yourself, especially considering that the median household income in the US is $53,889.

But if you live in the metro areas of Seattle, San Francisco, or Washington, DC, a low-six-figure household income barely puts you among the top half of earners, let alone in the top 20%.

In Stamford, Connecticut, for example, you'd represent the top 48% with a $100,000 household income.

That's according to an interactive tool from The New York Times that allows you to enter your household income and compare your earnings across 344 metro areas throughout the US.

Here, we've highlighted 21 US cities where a $100,000 annual household income isn't enough to crack the top 20% of earners.

Kathleen Elkins contributed to a previous version of this article.

SEE ALSO: 15 quotes from self-made billionaires that will change your outlook on money

DON'T MISS: 2 pieces of increasingly popular money advice could ruin your chance at getting rich, according to a self-made millionaire

A household income of $100,000 puts you in the top 22% of earners in Salt Lake City.



A household income of $100,000 puts you in the top 24% of earners in Atlanta.



A household income of $100,000 puts you in the top 25% of earners in Denver.



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19 gorgeous one-piece swimsuits everyone will want to wear this summer

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The INSIDER Summary:

  • With summer approaching fast, people are starting to look for swimwear — but not everyone wants to wear a bikini.
  • One-piece swimsuits are a huge trend in 2017.
  • We've compiled a list of stand-out swimsuits from retailers like Forever 21, Swimsuits For All, and ASOS.


Memorial Day weekend which begins on May 26  marks the unofficial start of summer.

If you're still searching for the perfect swimsuit for the season, consider wearing a one-piece. Turns out, more people are ditching bikinis in favor of all-in-one bathing suits in 2017.

While the one-piece is having a moment, we've compiled a list of this year's hottest options.

The LA Hearts Ribbed Lace-Up One-Piece Swimsuit has daring side details.

Cost: $52.95

Find out more about the swimsuit on Pacsun >



The Beldona Tropical Monsoon Taldy Swimsuit is ideal for a beach vacation.

Cost: $169

Find out more about the swimsuit on Journelle >



ASOS Curve's Ruched Halter Swimsuit is a spin on the basic black swimsuit.

Cost: $56

Find out more about the swimsuit on ASOS >



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12 essentials you can still get before Memorial Day weekend

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towelsMemorial Day weekend is just days away, and people across the country are quickly making preparations for cookouts, pool parties, and their first beach trip of the year.

With so much going on it can be easy to forget a thing or two, whether you’re planning on spending time by the water or in front of the grill.

Thankfully, with the help of Amazon Prime's two-day shipping, it’s easy to catch up on any summer shopping you need to get done before you leave this holiday weekend. With this in mind, the Insider Picks team spent some time putting together a list of the most essential summer items that are also easy to forget.

Whatever your Memorial Day weekend plans are, take a look through this list and make sure you aren’t missing anything you'll need to enjoy the long weekend. And if you realize something is missing, don’t worry. Just add it to your cart and have it delivered straight to your door by Friday.

SEE ALSO: Here are all of the Memorial Day sales you need to know

Sunscreen

The easiest thing to forget; even if you think you have sunscreen ready to go, there’s no harm in picking up an extra bottle just in case.

Banana Boat SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray, $6.62



Aloe gel

If someone forgets to reapply their sunscreen regularly, having some of aloe on hand will go a long way in soothing the pain.

Amara Organics Aloe Vera Gel, $15.95



Beach towels

Your towel serves as the home base for any beach trip and this option from Dock & Bay comes with a stylish, simple design and a high rating on Amazon. 

Dock & Bay Microfiber Beach Towel & Pouch, $19.99-$49.99



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Larval fish are the freakiest baby animals on the planet

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Fish are weird, beautiful, alien things.

They move through Earth's streams, lakes, and oceans, displaying an astonishing range of colorations, forms, and lifestyles.

They also share some striking similarities to Pokemon. Hear me out — just about every fish starts off looking almost nothing like it will as an adult. Those baby, larval swimmers can be almost totally transparent or so tiny that it's hard to believe they're related to their adult forms.

Here are eight particularly bizarre (and beautiful) examples.

SEE ALSO: This revolting video of a spurting clam is going viral

A 'leptocephalus,' or larval eel, looks like a clear plastic ribbon. Below is a conger eel.



Here's what the conger eel looks like as an adult



The baby moray eel is even more dramatic-looking.



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10 foods that taste better grilled

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fruit on grillThe INSIDER Summary:

  • Barbecue food is a summer staple.
  • Throw unexpected foods on the grill such as pizza and avocados.

I have always loved the smell of food cooking on the grill. The smoky aroma makes me feel like I've transported to a summer barbecue. And although everyone knows that burgers and hot dogs are great for grilling, few know about the less conventional foods that taste better grilled. The list below features ten foods that'll have everyone at your cookout coming back for seconds.

1. Grilled pizza

Pizza is a safe bet to serve at a party because pretty much everyone loves it. Even though you thought pizza was already as delicious as it gets, making your pizza on the grill takes it up a notch. Simply place your rolled out pizza dough right onto the grill and top with your favorite sauce and toppings, then cook.



2. Grilled pineapple

Pineapples are a great summer fruit whether you're just eating it fresh or enjoying a relaxing Pina Colada. Cut your pineapple into strips, add a little cinnamon sugar on top, and grill to perfection.



3. Grilled onions

Slice up a fresh onion and throw it on the grill until it has some beautiful char marks and you're done! Easy to make and pairs well with a juicy hamburger (or veggie burger).



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8 things you should know about your partner after a year

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couple dateThe INSIDER Summary:

  • If you've been dating for a year you may feel as if you are past the getting to know each other stage.
  • There are always new things to learn about your partner.
  • Try asking what they want out of a relationship and what their values are.

Once you've been dating someone for a year, it might feel like you're past the get-to-know-each-other stage. But you may be surprised by how much there still is to learn. There are certain things you should know about your partner after a year, and if you don't, these topics provide an excellent jumping-off point for further conversation.

No matter what stage you're at, there are endless questions you can ask your partner, from what their family life was like growing up to what they wish was different in your own relationship. Making a conscious effort to make conversation, as you would with a friend, can help you reconnect when you start to feel distant. Even if you've already answered every question on the list below, try out the famous "36 questions to fall in love," which have been scientifically proven to make people feel closer. One pair of strangers even got married after answering them.

Although every situation is different, there are a few things that are reasonable to want to know by your one-year anniversary, according to practicing psychologist and Harvard lecturer Holly Parker, PhD, author of If We're Together, Why Do I Feel So Alone? Here are some of them.

1. Whether they're in love with you

Most people say "I love you" between three and five months into a relationship, according to a study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. If someone hasn't said it after a year, it may be worth exploring why. "There isn’t a set timetable to realize we’re in love with someone," says Parker. "But it’s important to reach that awareness at some point in the relationship’s development."

 



2. What they want in a relationship

If one person wants to get married and have kids and one doesn't, that could mean you either aren't compatible long-term or need to compromise. By the time you've been together for a year, you should figure out whether you can fulfill each other's future goals, says Parker. Smaller goals with a little more room for compromise, like where you'd like to live and how much you'd like to work, are also worth discussing so you can figure out how your plans might fit together.



3. Their career history and goals

Someone's career says a lot about them. "When you understand a partner’s career and how they got there, you get a window into your partner’s interests and motivations, which helps you to understand them better," says Parker. "Similarly, an awareness of your partner’s career goals gives you a glimpse of their dreams and aspirations, which can not only help you know your partner better, but also provide you with another gauge of your compatibility."



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17 stunning swimming holes that every traveler needs to visit in their lifetime

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As the temperatures begin to rise, people everywhere are looking to plan trips to some of the best beaches in the world.

Others, however, are searching for a slightly more offbeat way to cool off: swimming holes.

Swimming holes offer exhilarating swims and stunning views, and while they might not be the number one destination on everyone's list, according to Pinterest people are searching for them more than ever before. In fact, searches for swimming holes are up 183% from last year, meaning that these hidden gems might not be hidden for much longer.

Here are 17 amazing swimming holes that you'll be dying to dive into this summer. 

Devil's Pool — Livingstone, Zambia

This natural infinity pool sits on the edge of Victoria Falls, one of the world's largest waterfalls. You can only swim in it from mid-August to mid-January, when the water level is lowest.

After a rocky hike to the pool, thrill-seekers can jump in, and swim up right to the edge of the crashing falls, where a rock border has formed over several years. 



Havasu Falls — Supai, Arizona, USA

These stunning pools have been formed by the Havasu Falls, and are a popular spot for cliff jumping. The crystal blue waters can be found deep in the Grand Canyon, and can only be reached via a long, treacherous hike.

To visit, you'll need to make reservations through the Havasupai Reservation, though with growing popularity, they're becoming harder and harder to get.



Giola Pool— Astris, Greece

This natural swimming hole on the island of Thassos is inches away from the Aegean Sea, separated only by a small rock wall. The water inside the hole is much warmer than the ocean, as well as clearer. People love jumping into it from its short, overhanging cliffs.



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38 things you should remove from your résumé before it ends up in the 'no' pile

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Hiring managers rarely have the time or resources to look at each résumé closely, and they typically spend about six seconds on their initial "fit/no fit" decision.

If you want to pass that test, you need to have some solid qualifications — and the perfect résumé to highlight them.

Here are 38 things you should strike from your résumé right now.

SEE ALSO: 9 phrases on your résumé that make hiring managers cringe

DON'T MISS: 13 hobbies that look great on your résumé — and one that doesn't

An objective

If you applied, it's already obvious you want the job.

The exception: If you're in a unique situation, such as changing industries completely, it may be useful to include a brief summary.



Irrelevant work experiences

Yes, you might have been the "king of making milkshakes" at the restaurant you worked for in high school. But unless you are planning on redeeming that title, it is time to get rid of all that clutter.

But as Alyssa Gelbard, career expert and founder of career-consulting firm Résumé Strategists, points out: Past work experience that might not appear to be directly relevant to the job at hand might show another dimension, depth, ability, or skill that actually is relevant or applicable.

Only include this experience if it really showcases additional skills that can translate to the position you're applying for.



Personal details

Don't include your marital status, religious preference, or Social Security number.

This might have been the standard in the past, but all this information could lead to discrimination, which is illegal, so there's no need to include it.



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We taste tested 3 major fruit popsicle brands and the winner was clear

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The INSIDER Summary:

  • We taste tested three popular brands to see which one makes the best popsicle.
  • The brands we tried were Jolly Llama, Whole Foods' 365 Everyday Value, and Nestle's Outshine.
  • All the popsicles we tried were mango flavored for consistency's sake.
  • We thought that 365 offers the best popsicle in terms of taste and money.


Popsicles are the ideal summer snack — they're fruity, refreshing, and usually not as caloric as ice cream.

We gave three popular brands a try to see which one is best.

The brands we tried were:

  • Jolly Llama
  • Whole Foods' 365 Everyday Value
  • Nestle's Outshine

Keep scrolling to see which one came out on top. 

To keep our test consistent, we decided to stick with one flavor: mango.



Whole Foods' 365 brand offered by far the cheapest popsicles. One box, which contains four bars, was only $2.69.



Jolly Llama's sorbet pops were $4.99 for a box of four.



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12 free apps that help you earn money for doing almost nothing

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We've all got smartphones these days, and almost everything we do on them requires using an app. Wouldn't it be cool if you could make extra money just for using them? Well, you can.

You're not going to get rich by downloading mobile apps, but you can use these to earn a little extra money every month.

Considering some of them require you to do nothing, or just watch videos or take some surveys, it doesn't seem like a bad deal to make a few extra bucks.

To get you started, we put together a list of our favorite apps that pay you just for using them.

SEE ALSO: 21 simple ways to make money without doing anything

1. This app pays you to search the web

The folks over at InboxDollars will actually pay you to search the web!

InboxDollars offers cash rewards for a variety of tasks, including online searches through their proprietary search engine.

Earn one cent for each of your first five qualified searches and another cent for every two after that. You can earn up to 15 cents per day through the InboxDollars search engine.

You'll get a free $5 just for signing up.



2. This app pays you for sharing (anonymous) user data

There's a new company called "Smart Panel" that will literally pay you to download its free app.

The app's purpose is to collect anonymous statistics from your phone to help your favorite web sites, apps, tech companies, and mobile carriers give you better services and more features.

The company wants to know how long you're spending on Facebook each week, what YouTube videos you like, and how often you check your email.

It's run by Verto Analytics, a trusted analytics firm.

Here's how it works ...

  1. You can't download this from the app store. Here's the promo link. It's free to download.
  2. Once you've qualified and downloaded the app, you'll earn $5. If you keep it installed for at least two weeks, you'll earn another $10. And then for every month you keep the Smart App installed, you'll get another $5. In total, you can earn up to $75 for the first year!

You can redeem your rewards via Paypal or an Amazon gift card.



3. This app pays you for sharing your Amazon purchases

If you're a regular Amazon shopper, you can earn money each month contributing to research to help companies understand what people are buying online.

Companies use this information to improve the online shopping experience.

Before you start the simple download process, let me give you the basic requirements:

  • This will be a waste of time if you don’t shop on Amazon.
  • You must be 18 and live in the U.S.
  • You’ll need at least a Windows 7-compatible PC. If you have Windows XP or a Mac, it won’t work.

All good? Time to download.

To earn your first gift card today:

  1. Sign up and download the ShopTracker app on your Windows computer and Apple or Android phone. It takes about two minutes. You’ll need to answer a few questions about your Amazon use to qualify.
  2. Open the app and log in to your Amazon account to automatically share your purchase history.
  3. You’ll receive your Visa e-gift card code for $3 via email within 48 hours.
  4. Take a couple of minutes to share your purchase history to earn another $3 each month.

Your information is collected securely by The Harris Poll, a trusted market research company for more than 20 years.

ShopTracker removes your name, shipping address and any personal payment information before reporting your purchase history.



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The discoveries of these 4 great thinkers have changed my life — I hope they do the same for you

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The discoveries of these four thinkers have a similar message that runs through them:

You matter, perhaps more than you’ll ever know.

They have directly helped me:

  • Shed anxiety.
  • Gain self knowledge.
  • Take my ideas and feelings seriously.
  • Find comfort in massive uncertainty.
  • Face and subvert attacks from others.
  • Fight the hardest battle against each of our final enemies- ourselves.
  • It’s my hope that they provide the same, and more, for you.

SEE ALSO: 8 TED talks that will change how you think about human psychology

1. Alice Miller

"Genuine forgiveness does not deny anger but faces it head-on."

An entry point into Miller's discoveries might be that she:

Taught how to explore, understand, and study your personal history as a child. This has always been an area where we’re told to not look, as it doesn’t matter. But examining this area is crucial in order to gain compassion for yourself, learn to love yourself, understand others, and find and connect more deeply with those you love (or want to love).

Her work is also central in encountering and coming to terms with anger and aggression. Society would have us believe that these are base emotions, never to be encountered and if you ever feel them, then something is wrong with you.

In reality, these are often the starting point of self knowledge and accurate thought. To build a more peaceful world, the individual must come to terms with, and transmute, that aggression.

Two of her recommend works to start with are:

The Drama of the Gifted Child

The Truth Will Set You Free

One of the ideas that illuminates the reason so much of the world is trapped in a dystopia is childism. The fact that this isn’t considered a word or real “ism” is a strong reason to support this idea.

The horrible truth of her works is that nobody cares about you as much as you must learn to care for yourself. Nobody will have the enthusiasm you need. Nobody will have the patience with you that you must develop for yourself.

In a way, it’s the most invisible “ism” that plagues us, causing violence and strife, but the spotlight on evil never seems to start with childhood where it’s often perpetrated. Alice Miller offers an incredible micro analysis of this, and for a macro analysis, I’d recommend the work of Rene Girard.



2. Joseph Campbell

Jordan is a psychologist, writer, and professor of psychology.

His work helps turn the discoveries of everyone we’ve mentioned before into practical steps that anyone can take to help heal themselves. You can’t find meaning if you start by working to improve everyone else in the world.

Meaning only arrives when you begin to work on yourself, and Peterson’s work offers you step by step instructions, and helps remind you of truths you know, but forgot. Plato said that all learning is remembering, and Peterson’s work helps accelerate this anamnesis or remembering.

Instead of viewing the modern society and culture as simply unjust or a lie, his work helps show exactly how to stop complaining and start improving it.

“I don’t think that you have any insight whatsoever into your capacity for good until you have some well-developed insight into your capacity for evil.”

“If you fulfill your obligations everyday you don’t need to worry about the future.”

― Jordan B. Peterson

Two entry points into his works are his free book, Maps of Meaning and his video lectures on YouTube.



3. Carl Jung

“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”

Carl was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology.

His work is deep, and a careful expedition into it quickly leads you to a dark sea where you may stumble onto a startling truth that you contain multitudes.

Exploring his work will help you internalize the idea that YOU matter, and that there is a hidden purpose and reason for who you are and where you’re at, and that with hard work, you can find it.

You, your inner world, and perhaps the collective unconscious are all far more interesting than any garbage currently circulating on the news or masquerading as entertainment. Your thoughts will become filled with meaning the moment you think they are.

Two of his recommended readings include:

His autobiography and Modern Man in Search of a Soul.

If you want to go deeper past Jung, you might be crazy, so be careful! But for a starting place, I’d recommend Terence McKenna.



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The most popular destinations in the world, according to travelers

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TripAdvisor, the travel planning and review website, recently released its Traveler's Choice awards for the top landmarks to visit in the world.

Winners were determined based on the quantity and quality of reviews by travelers over a 12-month period.

This year, the destinations range from ancient ruins in South America to modern wonders in Asia, stunning churches in Italy to town plazas in Spain.

Here are the 10 most popular landmarks in the world according to travelers. 

10. Duomo di Milano in Milan, Italy



9. Plaza de Espana in Seville, Spain



8. Machu Picchu in Machu Picchu, Peru



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The best over-ear headphones for every budget

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2Q==Earbuds are easily the most convenient type of headphone to wear around every day, but there's something to be said about a nice over-ear pair. 

Because of their larger size, over-ear headphones can deliver richer sound and more comfort than smaller headphones. 

If you're in the market for a pair of these headphones, this guide will give you a pretty good overview of the market.

Each pick is also accompanied by a full review of each headphone, if you'd like to learn more about them.

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Best overall

Not only are these my number one pick for over-ear headphones, they're my favorite headphones. Period. 

They're lightweight, well-padded, and create a rich, balanced sound. The sound is so good that I use them as a reference when reviewing other headphones. As a bonus, the cable on these headphones is also manageable and user-replaceable, so you're in luck if it gets snagged on something.

Beoplay H6, $279.71, available at Amazon

You can read the full review here.



Best for your budget

A more budget-friendly pair of headphones, 1More's over-ears can compete with more expensive pairs.  

They're comfortable, and each ear cup can be adjusted so you can get the perfect fit. These headphones have a slight treble bias. So if you're sensitive to high frequencies, you may have to turn down the volume a little bit.

Like Bower & Wilkins' P7's, these headphones have wired and Bluetooth models; I've only tried the Bluetooth version.                                                                        

1More MK802 (Wireless), $149.99, available at Amazon

You can read the full review here.



Best for music production and desk use

There's a reason that Sony has been producing this exact pair of headphones for over 25 years — they're excellent. 

I've owned a pair for years, and they're the only headphones I use when recording and editing my podcasts. These headphones have an aggressively neutral sound, so everything you listen to will sound accurate, without any accentuation of bass or treble frequencies. 

Their only flaw is their long, coiled, unchangeable cable; these aren't headphones you'll want to use while walking around or commuting.

Sony MDR7506, from $79.99, available at Amazon

You can read the full review here.



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The most presidential moments from Mark Zuckerberg's whirlwind tour of the US (so far) (FB)

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Mark Zuckerberg wants you to know that he's not running for president.

In recent months, Facebook's CEO has dined with a family at their home in Ohio and been photographed working on an assembly line at a Ford factory, meeting with members of the military, and even feeding a calf. But as much as such outings may look and sound like someone raising his profile for a political run, Zuckerberg insists that's not the case.  

"Some of you have asked if this challenge means I'm running for public office," Zuckerberg recently wrote in a Facebook post. "I'm not."

And that wasn't the first time the 33-year-old billionaire has tried to quiet the speculation. After he ate dinner last month with the Ohio family, the chief spokeswoman for his philanthropic fund instructed the family to tell reporters Zuckerberg wasn't planning to run for office.

Zuckerberg's stops are part of plan to visit every US state this year. He says it's just to fulfill a personal challenge.

But that hasn't stopped rampant speculation about Zuckerberg's political aspirations. We've collected the most presidential highlights from Zuckerberg's whirlwind US tour so far:

SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg has spoken with Trump multiple times since the election

Zuckerberg kicked off his US tour in January in Dallas, Texas. He was there to testify in a lawsuit against his VR company Oculus, but he found time to help plant a garden with high schoolers downtown.



While in Dallas, he also met local police officers. "These officers do such important work, and it meant a lot to me to be able to thank them in person," he wrote on his Facebook page.



While in the area, he made time to go to his first rodeo in Fort Worth, Texas, with the city's mayor.



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I tried the kitchen gadget with a cult-like internet following, and it's easy to see why people love it

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IMG_2185.JPGOf all the of the products I have written about for Insider Picks, few have come with a more fervent cosign by the rest of the Internet than the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.

Claiming to be a 7-in-1 machine that can act as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, porridge maker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker, and food warmer, I had high expectations.

I decided to start off with something I thought would be fairly simple: chili. It’s a simple recipe that would could take up to six or even eight hours or so in a traditional slow cooker. By using steam to cook the food while increasing the pressure locked inside, the Instant Pot could supposedly create slow cooker quality chili in less than an hour.

I gathered my ingredients and did my best to put it to the test.

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The Instant Pot might have more cooking options than your typical slow cooker, but it's still easy to understand.

The slow cooker I've used in the past only has two settings: high and low, so the Instant Pot was quite the upgrade in terms of capability and nuance. That said, the entire cooking process still came down to only pushing one or two buttons at a time.

Many of the settings are self-explanatory — since working on this piece I have also used my Instant Pot to make rice, and it’s pretty great to press a "rice" button, and wait to hear three beeps that signal that your food is done. 

Back to the chili.



First added the beef and spices while using the “Saute” setting. The Instant Pot worked the way a pan on the stove would, quickly browning the beef.

This was one of the conveniences afforded by the Instant Pot that I hadn’t initially realized — since the appliance is capable of so much, it cuts down on the number of dishes and amount of kitchen space you end up using.

I could saute the beef with all of its spices and add the rest of the recipe on top of it without having to use another pot or pan.



After adding a few more key ingredients, the scents and steam rising from the Instant Pot grew rapidly.

I threw in some onions, garlic, and some olive oil to continue the sautéing process; before long I was ready to add the rest of the ingredients to my chili. After I added the chicken broth, the steam became overwhelming, making it hard to get a decent picture.



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A definitive breakdown of the gloomy state on Wall Street

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Don't be fooled.

While Wall Street bank revenues appeared to bounce back in the first quarter of 2017, with banks posting strong results in fixed income trading in particular, industry-wide revenues were still down on the same period from 2012 to 2015. 

According to data from industry consultant Coalition, investment bank revenues at the top 12 banks totaled $42.4 billion in the first quarter, up 14% from the previous year, but still down sharply on previous years.

The data includes revenues for: Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Societe Generale and UBS. 

Have a look:

Fixed income revenues rebounded in the first three months of the year, hitting $21.4 billion. Still, that's down from $34.7 billion in 2012.



Credit and securitization trading revenues jumped, up 65% and 82% respectively. That helped offset weak revenues in foreign exchange and commodities.



Equities revenues disappointed, falling 8% to $10.8 billion.



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