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Researchers Discover A Mammoth Carcass Full Of Blood

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"For now our suspicion is that mammoth blood contains a kind of natural anti-freeze."

This is a vial of blood from the frozen carcass of a 10,000 year old Siberian mammoth.

A Russian team from Yakutsk found the carcass in the frozen tundra of the New Siberian Islands.

"We suppose that the mammoth fell into water or got bogged down in a swamp, could not free herself and died. Due to this fact the lower part of the body, including the lower jaw, and tongue tissue, was preserved very well," they told The Siberian Times.

The upper torso and legs of the animal were eaten away after it was stuck, but they are hopeful that they can learn more about how these huge animals survived in the freezing temperatures of Siberia.

The secret could be in their blood.

"We were really surprised to find mammoth blood and muscle tissue," researcher Semyon Grigoriev, head of the Museum of Mammoths at North Eastern Federal University in Russia, told The Siberian Times.

(Read the full story at The Siberian Times)



"It is the first time we managed to obtain mammoth blood. No-one has ever seen before how the mammoth's blood flows," he said. "For now our suspicion is that mammoth blood contains a kind of natural anti-freeze."

(Read the full story at The Siberian Times)



"We have taken all possible samples: samples of blood, blood vessels, glands, soft tissue, in a word — everything that we could."

(Read the full story at The Siberian Times)



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13 Schools Where It's Almost Impossible To Fail

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While flunking out of college is common, some institutions have lax grading policies that make it remarkably difficult for students to fail.

Whether its college, law school, or business school, we found 13 schools that make it nearly impossible for their students to fail.

Most of these institutions are elite private schools with extremely selective admissions. Some argue that the students who gain entry to these schools are highly qualified, and therefore they perform higher than the average university student regardless of their grades.

These schools also have lenient grading policies and high grade inflation. Some have abolished the letter grade system altogether, while others allow students to choose which grades show on their transcript.

Yale Law School, New Haven, CT

Yale Law School is widely regarded as the top law school in the U.S.

The school doesn't have regular grades, just Honors, Pass, Low Pass, and Fail. Almost no one fails, so basically the worst you can do is get a low pass.

Not only does Yale Law have a different grading structure, but it has a unique culture as well.

We were recently shut down by students when we tried to compile a list of "the most impressive students at Yale Law School."



Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA

Harvard Law School also does not use traditional letter grades.

Instead it grades students through Honors, Pass, Low Pass, or Fail.

The school used to have a policy where 8% of students in each class were required to receive a Low Pass, but at the end of 2009, that policy was abandoned. However, professors are still allowed to give a Low Pass to students who they believe deserve it.



Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.

Georgetown University Law Center adjusted its grading policy in 2009.

Prior to the change, 10% of law students received an A, 15% received an A-, 15% received a B-, and 5% received a C+ or below.

Now, 12% get an A, 19% get an A-, and only 5-10% get a B- or below.

It puts failure that much further out of reach.



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The Most Spectacular Museums In The World

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Museums house spectacular historical artifacts and works of art.

But many museum buildings are pretty spectacular in their own right.

A jury of experts from buildings database Emporis selected the world's most impressive museums, from Frank O. Gehry's Guggenheim Bilbao to the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar.

BMW World in Munich, Germany has a distinctive double cone. It is used both as an exhibition hall and also for getting cars to new customers.



The Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, France has all of its elevators, stairs, and pipes on the outside of the building. As a result, interior walls can be rearranged to adjust floorplans as exhibits change.



The Centre Pompidou-Metz in Metz, France has a lattice roof inspired by a Chinese bamboo hat.



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Inside The Swanky New Delta Terminal That Cost $1.4 Billion To Build

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10:30am and already Shake Shack has a line.

That's far from surprising for the many locations of the popular burger & fries joint around New York City, but this is Terminal 4 at JFK International Airport, which, up until Friday, May 24, didn't have a Shake Shack.

Click here to see photos of the terminal >>

It also didn't have the Funfetti cupcakes of the new Cake Tin bakery, the gift-perfect candles in the Jo Malone shop, the fried yardbird and cornbread of Marcus Samuelsson's Uptown Brasserie or the sweeping views of a busy tarmac from the first outdoor deck at a Delta SkyClub.

Now it's a challenge to imagine JFK without it all.

Welcome to the brand new extension of terminal 4, a $1.4 billion project bringing in 16 new gates, updated security and baggage screening, a slew of new food and shopping options, plus the aforementioned ginormous SkyClub (which we'll detail tomorrow).

As Delta increases international routes out of JFK and pushes to unseat JetBlue as "the airline of New York," all eyes are now on how they'll woo you away from their competitors, who've also all recently dumped major moolah to make their aircraft and terminals more attractive to travelers.

In building the T4 extension, Delta finally moved on from the former Pan Am Worldport, now "third world" facility of Terminal 3 to embrace space, light, technology and comfort.

Even the bummer of possibly having to switch terminals to board a Delta flight at Terminal 2 is soothed with a ride on the connection bus—dubbed the "JFK Jitney"—as it drives a scenic course across the tarmac and behind the massive tails of jets ready to depart for distant destinations.

Thus far only phase one has debuted, but it's more than enough to delight. Look for additional restaurants and shops to open nearer the center of the terminal. Even better? The fresh facilities (with the exception of the SkyClub) are available to travelers on any airlines out of Terminal 4, should they be motivated enough to walk down to the Delta concourse.

Bonus: check out the menu at Uptown Brasserie before you travel.

Signs direct departures to the Delta terminals (though not all domestic flights leave from T2).



Terminal 4's new check-in area.



Terminal 4's new check-in area for Sky Priority flyers.



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Here's The Fake Documentary That May Convince You That Mermaids Are Real

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MermaidOn Sunday, Animal Planet aired a follow-up to last year's television special called "Mermaid: The Body Found."

The two-hour documentary-style program — described by the network as "science fiction based on some real events and scientific theory"— was so convincing that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was initially overwhelmed by callers demanding to know the truth about the existence of the legendary sea creatures.

There is no scientific evidence that mermaids exist, but the way the story is told, it is often difficult to separate fact from fiction. 

There's been some uproar about it airing on "Animal Planet," a channel that traditionally focuses on nature and science, rather than myth and fantasy.

Charlie Foley, the show's executive producer, creator, and writer, encourages viewers to approach the show with a sense of possibility, with the understanding that the storyline is meant to be entertaining too.  

The mockumentary uses evolution-based theories and several real examples from nature as a springboard to weave an imaginary story about a contemporary myth, Foley said.

Here's the story of how mermaids evolved from humans as told in the special. 

The story picks up nine years ago, when two boys stumbled upon a mass whale beaching in Washington State. (Mass whale die-offs do happen and have been linked to NAVY sonar tests, though the video is staged.)

Read more about Animal Planet's Mermaids > 



Among the washed-up creatures shown in the video, the boys claimed they saw a body that was not a whale.

Read more about Animal Planet's Mermaids > 



That strange body was the remains of a mermaid, the movie's scientist character claims.

Read more about Animal Planet's Mermaids > 



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15 Essential Life Skills The Class Of 2013 Should Master

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There is no shortage of graduation advice this month, but when push comes to shove, what are some actual skills college graduates should acquire?

Dave Kerpen, CEO of social media software platform Likeable Local and chairman of Likeable Media, put together a great slide deck to answer this question.

Kerpen graduated 15 years ago from college this month, so as part of LinkedIn's Thought Leader Program, he named 15 simple skills he thinks college graduates should learn as they enter the real world. They range from the practical (learn how to talk on the phone) to the high-level (love hard). 

As Kerpen says himself, "In an increasingly complex world, I, for one, prefer simplicity in my life — I like knowing what to do and not to do."

Dave Kerpen gave us permission to re-run his slide deck, along with his commentary, which originally appeared on LinkedIn.





After I graduated from BU, I had a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Education. I had an incredible college job as a ballpark vendor under my belt. But one thing I didn't have was a clue about what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. After four years, and a lot of money, that's a really scary thing. For several months I floundered -- as a life insurance salesman, a pizza delivery guy, and a tutor. Then I found a book which changed my life - What Color Is Your Parachute (incidentally, the best-selling career book of all time). The book essentially says: Figure out what you're passionate about, and then go find an industry, organization and job through which you can pursue your passions. I was passionate about marketing, and media, and children, and I loved the Disney brand. So I found Radio Disney, called them up and asked to meet with them, and even though there was no job posted, I got a job there.

A year later I was the top salesperson in the country, and while I have changed jobs and careers several times, I've always pursued things I'm super passionate about. If you don't have a job yet, and take away just one thing from me today: Get the book.

By the way, I met another really passionate person at Radio Disney -- pictured above with me is the person who dropped me from being the No. 1 salesperson in the country to No. 2 within three months of being hired. Her name was Carrie, and a few year later, I happened to marry her and go into business with her. I've learned that when you pursue your passions, things tend to work out.



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20 Pictures Of Roger Federer Before He Was A Fashion Icon

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Roger Federer recently caused a stir when he cut his hair, leading some to wonder what he was thinking when he chose a boring, short-haired look over his traditional wavy locks.

But while Federer, who is currently competing for his 18th grand slam title at the French Open, has been a bit of a fashion icon on the tennis circuit in recent years, it wasn't always the case.

In fact, a quick look back reminds us that making questionable fashion and style choices was the norm for Federer in his early 20s .

Amazingly, at age 16, Federer is almost indistinguishable from what he looks like now



But by age 18, his hair was long and he was playing with a high pony tail



And before he started wearing his signature headbands, he occasionally controlled his wild hair with a hat



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By 2017, We'll Each Have 5 Internet Devices (And More Predictions From Cisco) (CSCO)

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Over the next three years, the average U.S. home will have connected a whole bunch of new devices to the Internet.

TVs are the obvious choice, but smartphones, tablets and lots of other machines will also be connected.

Our homes will have so many Internet devices that it will average out to five devices per person with an Internet connection.

That's just one interesting fact that Cisco turned up in its annual Visual Networking Index.

Cisco, the world's largest maker of network equipment, analyzes how people, companies and carriers are using the Internet now to predict the trends of the future. Its been surprisingly accurate so far (see slide 1).

Before we begin, Cisco has a great track record with its Internet predictions



"Global IP Traffic" refers to the amount of data traveling the Internet. In three years, it will be HUGE.



Data on the Internet will boom as people in developing countries connect.



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Every Business Person Involved At All With The Internet Should Glance At This Presentation

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Lemi Orhan Ergin is a principle engineer at Sony.

He's done non-technical people in the Internet industry around the world a huge favor.

He made made a presentation called "Fundamentals of Web for Non-Developers."

He says the purpose of the deck is educate "business people" on "concepts of the Web and Web applications,""understand how Web-based software works," and "understand technical discussions better."

Handy, right?

We found the presentation on Slideshare, and then asked Ergin for permission re-publish it here. He graciously agreed.

Dig in…







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Google's Face Recognition Technology Can Figure Out Who You Are On Its Own (GOOG)

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Google has introduced Find My Face, a Google+ photo tagging feature that "learns" to recognize who your friends and family are.

By manually tagging and identifying different people in your photos on Google+, the software will over time automatically identify who's who in a given photo without any extra effort on your part.

Once you've been at it for a while and have had Google build a database of who's in which photos, you can sort your photos by who's in them.

Find My Face is turned off by default. Look at a picture with someone's face in it and Google+ will ask you if you want to turn it on.



It will automatically identify where a face is by drawing a circle around it. Click inside the circle to tag the person.



Type their name and select it from the list that appears.



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These Are The 7 Foreign Operatives Worth The Most Millions To The US

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There are seven men worth more than $7 million to the U.S. government.

These are the men who have eluded capture for years. The ones who have allegedly planned and executed terror attacks that have cost thousands of lives and contribute to continuing unrest around the world. They are the planners, the leaders, the masterminds. 

The U.S. State Department maintains the list of the most wanted terrorists in the world. It’s different from the FBI’s list, and the rewards are much heftier. 

Ahmed Abdi Aw-Mohamed

Reward: Up to $7 million

Born: July 10, 1977

Nationality: Somali

Aw-Mohamed, who is also known as Ali Zubeyr Godane, is the alleged founder and leader of Harakat Shabaab al-Mujaheddin, the most prominent insurgent group in Somalia.

Al Shabaab has taken responsibility for death and destruction in Mogadishu and in central and northern Somalia, mostly for targeting members of the Somali government. The group has formally allied itself with Al Qaeda. 

In what was undoubtedly a major resume booster, Time Magazine named Aw-Mohamed one of the 100 most influential people of 2012, along with fellow most wanted outlaw Mullah Omar, the Taliban founder. 



Muhsin al-Fadhli

Reward: Up to $7 million


Born: April 24, 1981


Nationality: Kuwaiti


Al-Fadhli reportedly heads Al Qaeda operations in Iran.

 

Prior to that, he was a longtime facilitator and financier for the terror group, helping funnel money and resources from the Middle East to Pakistan and Afghanistan.


He has been subject to international freezing of assets, a travel ban, and an embargo on supply of equipment and other legal assistance by the UN Security Council for his terror affiliations.

He is wanted by the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.



Hafiz Mohammad Saeed

Reward: Up to $10 million

Born: June 5, 1950

Nationality: Pakistani

Saeed leads the radical Islamist organization Jamaat-ud-Dawa and its militant arm, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba.

Lashkar-e-Tayyiba executed the 2008 terror attack in Mumbai, India that killed 166 people, including six Americans.



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20 Pictures Of Euphoric Spelling Bee Winners

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The Scripps National Spelling Bee is one of the most competitive and widely-viewed contests that anyone in 8th grade or below can dream of to participate in.

Students study for years and make their way through regional spelling bees, a grueling multi-round process of elimination, and a nationally televised finale, frequently under massive parental pressure.

Winners get $30,000 in cash, a massive engraved trophy, and more. That's nothing compared to the glory of the moment. 

We've found photos of some of the competitions' past winners as they finally triumph.  

The winner of the 2012 Bee, Snigdha Nandipati, is delirious with joy after winning with "guetapens."



Texan Robin Kral couldn't be happier to have won 1972's Bee. Lauren Pringle, right, is not so happy with second place. This may be the greatest photograph ever taken.



Barrie Trinkle totally freaks out after winning in 1973 with "vouchsafe."



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13 Companies That Could Be New York's Next Billion-Dollar Exit

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Chad Dickerson of Etsy, right, is one of New York's most successful tech companies

Tumblr was New York City's first $1 billion exit since DoubleClick sold to Google in 2007. But it won't be the last.

A number of other startups in New York have become huge businesses, expected to exit for at least $1 billion. Others probably won't get the billion-dollar acquisitions they're hoping for, but they'll still sell for boatloads of cash.

Then there are startups that aren't worth $1 billion yet, but we bet they will be soon. They're innovative and growing quickly, with high margins, and they're tackling big markets.

10gen develops an open source database, MongoDB, that's used by Fortune 500 companies.

What it is: 10gen is the developer of MongoDB, an open source database used by many Fortune 500 companies. 10gen also offers support and training for MongoDB clients.

Estimated Value: $550 million as of its financing last year.

Total funding: $73.4 million

Location: New York, N.Y.

More Info: About 10gen

CEO: Max Schireson

Investors: Union Square Ventures, Flybridge Capital Partners, Sequoia Capital, New Enterprise Associates

*Disclosure: Dwight Merriman and Kevin Ryan are co-chairmen of 10gen. They are also co-founders of Business Insider.



Everyday Health provides health solutions via a portfolio of websites and 20 mobile apps; it's been eying an IPO for a few years.

What it is: Everyday Health is a provider of online health solutions. It generates much of its revenue ($160-175 million as of March 2012) via subscriptions and advertising. Its CEO said generating $1 billion in revenue was in sight last year, and it has been eyeing an IPO for a few years.

Estimated Value: $650 Million

Total funding: $153 million

Location: New York, N.Y.

More Info: About Everyday Health

CEO: Benjamin Wolin

Investors: Foundation Capital, NeoCarta Ventures, Revolution, Rho Ventures, Scale Venture Partners, Village Ventures



Etsy is an e-commerce site for individuals selling homemade goods that doubled its valuation last year.

What it is: E-commerce site for homemade crafts and small businesses. It raised $40 million at a ~$700 million valuation in May 2012.

Estimated Value:$600-700 million as of its fundraise in 2012.

Total funding: $91.7 million

Location: Brooklyn, N.Y.

More Info:About Etsy

CEO: Chad Dickerson

Investors: Caterina Fake, Stewart Butterfield, Joshua Schachter, Albert Wenger, Union Square Ventures, Accel Partners, Hubert Burda Media, Index Ventures



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Guantanamo Bay Is A Lonely Place For US Troops [PHOTOS]

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While the world fights over the fate of 166 detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, around 5,500 U.S. troops at the base are just doing their job.

It's not an easy tour of duty, despite the idyllic conditions found at the southern tip of Cuba.

Troops feel isolated, with no civilian cell phone towers and barely adequate bandwidth for video chat. They face severe restrictions on social media and are prohibited from talking about much of their work. It doesn't help that their work is so little understood back home.

They work long hours, under intense and sometimes dangerous conditions, where one misstep can cause an international controversy.

The military offers recreation, entertainment and a lot of physical training to keep morale high. It can only do so much.

For a closer look at troop life at GTMO, check out our exclusive video (above) and photos.

It's a 90-minute flight from Florida to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.



This airstrip is where troops will land at the base, which America has operated for 110 years.



From the airstrip it's a short drive to the ferry that comes about once an hour.



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15 Incredible Beachfront Hotels In The US And Caribbean

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caneel bay a rosewood resort hotels on the sandsWho doesn’t love a beach vacation?

The sun, the sand, and the ocean all come together to make for a relaxing getaway that, when complete, will send you home rested and relaxed – and hopefully with a tan!

Where you stay, however, can make a big difference on just how fabulous your beach trip is.

That’s why we’ve found the 15 most decadent hotels on the sand to ensure that you enjoy the ultimate beachfront luxury.

Eden Roc at Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

The Eden Roc, opened in 2012, is one of the most high-tech properties in the Dominican Republic, and is located in the gated Cap Cana community — which has a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, marina, and beach club.

The 34 colorful suites are clustered around a small, man-made lagoon and feature elegant decor (picture four-poster beds, intricate floor tiling, and spacious bathrooms).

Up-to-date amenities include iPad-controlled lights, sound systems, and TVs with numerous channels in Spanish and English. Suites also come with small pools and golf carts for getting around the property.



Four Seasons Maui

An immaculate, art-filled property fronting Wailea beach, the Four Seasons stands at the pinnacle of the area’s resorts, offering a slew of amenities, spacious rooms — some with outstanding views — and a top-notch staff. With three pools (one adults-only), golf courses, a 13-room spa, lit tennis courts, and numerous dining options, this luxe spot appeals to couples on a romantic retreat as well as families on vacation.



W South Beach, Miami

The stunning W South Beach— located right on the sand on the outskirts of South Beach — blends cute comforts, intricate design (that spares no expense), and flawless service.

Large, modern rooms, terraces angled to overlook the ocean, elegant landscaping around the pool (which is also surrounded by classy cabanas), a white-sand beach staffed with attendants, and a Bliss spa all come together to make the W one of the most luxurious hotels in Miami.



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BI INTELLIGENCE: Here's Our Forecast For Google Glass [SLIDE DECK]

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We at BI Intelligence have put together a comprehensive research report that forecasts the future market for Google Glass. 

We expect that Google Glass will go mainstream within a few years, as the price drops and the design begins to resemble normal eyewear. While detractors carp about privacy and its current goofy appearance, we believe Glass will improve its user experience and draw in users with amazing apps that leverage augmented reality. 

We provide high, mid and low-range sales estimates that could result based on a number of factors, including price. On the high side, we believe Google Glass will sell 21 million units annually by 2018. 

In the report, we explain the model and methodology behind the forecasts in detail, and analyze each of the key strategic components that will have a significant impact on the market for Google Glass. 

Our research report is accompanied by a slide deck, part of which is posted here. We hope you enjoy it.

BI Intelligence is a research and analysis service focused on mobile computing and the Internet. Subscribers can access our full report and presentation, and download the entire deck as a PDF or PowerPoint, as well as any of the individual charts from the presentation. Please sign up for a free trial here.







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See How 6 All-Star Fund Managers Have Fared During The Market Rally

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Investors in actively managed mutual funds all have one thing in common: the hope that their manager will beat the market. That is particularly true among investors who trust their money to managers boasting reputations as shrewd stock pickers.

Lately, conditions have been quite favorable for stock investors. For instance, between the start of 2012 and May 24 of this year, the Standard & Poor's 500 index gained more than 30 percent.

As the market reaches new highs, U.S. News checked in on how well six all-star fund managers are navigating the current environment. All six have gained fame for establishing a track record of picking winners. But have they been keeping up with the market as of late? 

Don Yacktman's Yacktman Fund trailed the S&P 500 by an average 0.79 points for the last three years.

Although Yacktman is now considered one of the mutual fund industry's most talented managers, it hasn't always been that way.

There was a time when even his own board of directors wanted to oust him as the manager of his flagship Yacktman Fund. That happened in the late 1990s when Yacktman, despite enjoying tremendous success earlier in his career, seemed to have lost his touch. In the aftermath of the failed bid to unseat him, Yacktman has posted stellar returns.

During the recent bull market, his fund's performance has been steady, but as of May 24, the Yacktman Fund's three-year returns trailed the S&P 500 by an average of 0.79 percentage points per year. Ultimately, this fund has worked best for investors willing to stay put for the long haul. Yacktman will sometimes have off years, as he did in 2012, but the fund's long-term numbers speak for themselves: Over the trailing 15-year period, the fund has beaten the S&P 500 by an average of 4.82 percentage points per year.

[Read: Mutual Fund Scorecard: How 6 Famous Stock Pickers Stack Up.]



Bruce Berkowitz's Fairholme Fund smoked the competition in 2012, beating the S&P 500 by nearly 20 points.

For a long time, Berkowitz seemed to be as close to infallible as any mutual fund manager the industry has ever seen. But then 2011 came along.

That year, Fairholme shed 32 percent. Since then, however, the fund has taken full advantage of the bull market. Coming off its losses, the fund smoked the competition in 2012, beating the S&P 500 by nearly 20 percentage points. Meanwhile, as of May 24, the fund was up 20.83 percent in 2013. That's more than four percentage points better than the S&P 500.

The fund's good fortune during the recent market surge is attributable largely to its mammoth stake in AIG, whose strong returns have bolstered its performance. As of the end of February, the fund had more than 40 percent of its portfolio invested in AIG. Although that bet has worked out well recently, AIG was also responsible for the fund's terrible performance in 2011.

[Read: The Risks and Rewards of Concentrated Funds.]



Bill Miller's Legg Mason Opportunity bounced back from a rough patch to beat the S&P 500 by 18 points in 2013.

Like Yacktman, Bill Miller once had the floor fall out from beneath him. Between 2006 and 2008, Miller's Legg Mason Capital Management Value fund finished each year in the bottom 3 percent of Morningstar's large-cap blend category.

In 2008, the fund lost more than 54 percent. That was quite the losing streak for a man who had beaten the S&P 500 for 15 consecutive years prior to 2006. Miller is no longer at the helm of Legg Mason Capital Management Value, but since 1999, he has been a manger of the Legg Mason Opportunity fund. Like Legg Mason Capital Management Value, Legg Mason Opportunity had a brutal 2008, losing more than 65 percent.

In 2009, though, the fund gained an astounding 83 percent. After some additional struggles in 2010 and 2011, the fund has regained its footing during the recent bull market. Last year, for instance, Miller beat the S&P 500 by more than 23 percentage points. Meanwhile, through May 24, the fund had an advantage of nearly 18 percentage points over the S&P 500 in 2013.



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17 Reasons Why Houston Is The Best City In America

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When people think of a thriving, up and coming city, they don't usually think of Houston. People tend to associate the city with the smell of oil refineries, oppressive humidity, and the perennially underperforming Astros.

They should take another look. Houston's an economic juggernaut.

It's by far the country's number one job creator, the home of America's booming energy industry, is more diverse than New York City (PDF) and lets you stretch a paycheck farther than anywhere else in the country.

Add to that a thriving restaurant and cultural scene, and you've got a winning case for Houston as the best American city. 

It's got the jobs. Houston is the country's number one city for job creation. By a lot.



Its unemployment rate is way below the national level.



A paycheck goes farther in Houston than any other major metropolitan area.

Living well isn't just about high pay. It's about how much everything costs. You can't beat Houston here. When you adjust for cost of living, Houston has the highest pay in the country at $75,256, ahead of places like the San Jose area, which has high wages, but extremely high costs. 



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Brittney Griner Talks About Contemplating Suicide And Other Thoughts On Being A Gay Athlete

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Brittney Griner sat down and gave a candid interview to Kate Fagan of ESPN the Magazine. It is a fascinating look into the life of a gay female athlete.

Among the topics covered, Griner opens up about what life was like as a gay athlete at Baylor University. She says everybody knew, but she wasn't permitted to speak with the media about being gay.

She also talks about being bullied as a child and hitting rock bottom so hard that she actually contemplated suicide.

On the next few pages we'll take a look at some of the most telling quotes from the interview. You can read the rest of the story and see the rest of the interview over at ESPN.com...

Griner is comfortable with her sexuality now. But it wasn't always that way, even contemplating suicide.



But now she sounds happy with who she is



And she is not about to fit into society's idea of what she is supposed to be



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Hauntingly Beautiful Pictures Show Budapest Then And Now

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Budapest, III Római part a Népsziget felől, háttérben a Csúcshegy fortepan_20259~1930

Hungarian photographer Kerényi Zoltán gives a haunting perspective of his hometown of Budapest in his photo series Ablak a Multra, or "Window to the Past."

Zoltán juxtaposes decades-old images of buildings and scenes around the cities with brand new photos, taken in the identical location as the originals. 

The images recently went viral on Reddit, and it's easy to see why. Zoltán has shared a selection of his photographs from Budapest with us. To see more of his work, check out his Facebook page and website.

Budapest's parliament building in 1976, and today.

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A running path on Margaret Island in the middle of Budapest's Danube River, in 1980 and today.

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Swimmers frolic in a pool in 1971, and today.

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