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A famous dog stole the show at Facebook's F8 developer conference — here's everything you need to know about Instagram star Jiff Pom, who has 26 million fans (FB)

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg enlisted the help of Instagram star Jiff Pom to unveil Instagram's new augmented reality filters at Tuesday's F8 developer conference.

Jiff Pom, short for Jiff the Pomeranian, wasn't on stage long but that doesn't mean we weren't all basking in his cuteness and wondering who the furry guy is.  

Take a look below to meet Jiff Pom.

 

 

SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg rallied the troops and aimed at new frontiers in online dating and virtual reality during Facebook’s biggest event of the year

Say hello to Jiff.

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He's an LA-based actor, personality, and model with 26 million followers across all social media channels.

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He works as a personality, meeting everyone from CEOs of major tech companies to beauty influencers. Here he is with Brazilian personality Mariana Saad.

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9 photos of Russian troops setting up and test firing the Iskander-M short-range ballistic missile

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Russia's Iskander-M short-range ballistic missile will be unmatched until at least 2025, Russian state-owned media TASS reported in March. 

"According to designers, foreign states will be able to create its counterpart no earlier than in 2025," Russian Ground Forces Commander-in-Chief Col. Gen. Oleg Salyukov said.

Salyukov's statement came just a few days after Russian troops successfully test fired the Iskander-M at the Kapustin Yar testing grounds in southern Russia.

The missile hit its target about 62 miles away, according to RT, another Russian state-owned media outlet.

“Everything is fine. The missile has found its target,” the commanding officer said.

Here's what the test fire looked like and what the ballistic missile can do:

SEE ALSO: 8 photos of the S-400 in Syria, Russia's most advanced missile defense system that the US could go up against

SEE ALSO: This is the Patriot missile defense system that just 'failed catastrophically' in Saudi Arabia

The Iskander is a mobile short-range ballistic missile that became operational in 2007.

It's also known as the SS-26, Stone, Tender, 9M720, 9M723, or "Son of Scud," because it replaced the Scud B. 

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It has three different variants: the Iskander-M, the Tender, and the Iskander-E, which is the export version.

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It's about 24 feet long, about three feet wide, and has a launch weight of about 8,378-8,863 pounds.

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22 phrases Americans say that leave foreigners completely stumped

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Whether they're related to food, football, or feline friends, American idioms can be colorful — and confusing to people visiting from abroad.

While phrases like "shoot the breeze" (to talk about unimportant things for a long time) and "cold turkey" (to abruptly withdraw from an addictive substance or behavior) have origins in US slang from centuries past, others such as "put up your dukes" (to hold your hands up to prepare for a fight) and "throw under a bus" (to betray someone for your own gain) can be traced across the pond.

Here are 22 phrases Americans say that leave foreigners completely stumped.

SEE ALSO: A simple passport mistake ruined my trip to Spain — here's how to make sure it doesn't happen to you

When a task is easy or straightforward, Americans will say it's a "piece of cake."

The phrase likely derives from a line in "The Primrose Path," a 1935 poetry collection by American humorist Ogden Nash: "Her picture's in the papers now, and life's a piece of cake." 



When something is easy to understand, they might say "it's not rocket science."

This phrase, which gained popularity in the 1980s towards the end of the Cold War, refers to when something isn't that difficult to understand. 

It has to do with the fact that the US was the first English-speaking country to establish a comprehensive program dedicated to the study of rocket science.

 

 

 

 



When Americans "shoot the breeze," they talk about unimportant things for a long time.

This phrase pertains to late-19th-century slang when "breeze" meant "rumor." By the 1910s, the windy word came to mean "empty chatter."

 

 

 

 



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The 14 best-selling women's watches of the season, according to an expert — and they're all on sale for Mother's Day

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MovadoOver the years, we've written a lot about men's watches — from affordable ones under $100 to stylish luxury options under $1,500.

With a huge selection of watches from all the top designer brands and amazing prices, Jomashop has been one of our favorite sites to shop for every style imaginable.

Now, the site is having a sale that caters to ladies — specifically mothers. For a limited time, you can save up to 75% on watches for Mother's Day. There are literally thousands of options, so picking out the right ones for the moms in your life might prove to be hard.

To help you find the perfect Mother's Day gift, we asked Jomashop's marketing director Chaim Posen what the best-selling women's watches of the spring 2018 season (so far) have been. He helped us put together a list of options under $200, as well as some luxury selections. 

Shop the Jomashop Mother's Day Sale now.

If you're considering dropping money on a luxury watch, as with any other major purchase, be sure to compare prices and do some research first. While all of the watches are guaranteed to be 100% authentic, they do not come with a manufacturers warranty. If you have any concerns at all, you can view Jomashop's full warranty policy here.

Under $200: Tissot T-Wave

$149.99 (Originally $375) [You save $225.01]

The Tissot T-Wave is great watch for moms that like a simple and subdued look. It features a stainless steel case, a white leather strap, and a white mother of pearl dial with silver tone skeleton hands.  



Under $200: Tory Burch Reva

$119 (Originally $295) [You save $176]

Named after designer Tory Burch's mother Reva, this watch is an elegant design that any mom will appreciate. It features a gold-tone case with the classic double T logo fixed in the middle of an ivory dial. The ivory color continues on the thick Italian leather strap.



Under $200: Michael Kors Petite Norie

$99.99 (Originally $195) [You save $95.01]

The Michael Kors Petite Norie is one of the most stylish watches on this list — specifically for anyone who loves pink. It features a rose gold case, fixed bezel with crystals, a pink mother of pearl dial with Roman numeral hour markers, and a pink leather strap.



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Mark Zuckerberg just showed off his first new outfit in years — it’ll cost you $1,000 to steal his look (FB)

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Mark Zuckerberg may have finally given up his uniform. 

Zuckerberg appeared on stage Tuesday at F8, Facebook's annual developer conference. While Zuckerberg announced a slew of product news — including the fact that Facebook is introducing its own dating feature— perhaps the biggest surprise of the day was his new look. 

Zuckerberg showed up wearing a blue long-sleeved sweater, black jeans, and the same black Nike sneakers as before. 

It was a dramatic departure from the standard uniform of a gray t-shirt, blue jeans, and gray Nikes that he's worn at most public appearances for many years now. 

If you want to cop Zuckerberg's new look, it'll cost you around $1,000. It's actually hard to get an exact figure: The clothes that Zuck wears are so generic, it's hard to tell exactly who made the pieces of his new outfit. In fact, if you're budget-conscious, you could put together a lower-end version for $200 or so. 

While it may not sound like much of a switch — Zuck was still dressed pretty casually, after all — the Facebook CEO is notoriously anti-fashion. He's said in the past that he wears the same uniform each day in order to be more focused and efficient, and seemingly doesn't even have other clothes in his closet, if this photo is any indication. 

"I really want to clear my life to make it so that I have to make as few decisions as possible about anything except how to best serve this community," Zuckerberg said in a 2014 Q&A. "I feel like I'm not doing my job if I spend any of my energy on things that are silly or frivolous about my life."

Of note: While Zuckerberg has never said so in public, fashionistas believe that each of those grey t-shirts cost about $350, from the designer Brunello Cucinelli.

But Zuckerberg has had a challenging year thanks to the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the resulting Facebook user backlash. While it's not clear whether his F8 outfit marks a permanent change or a one-time trial, either way, Zuck certainly looks better than he has in years. 

Here's a look back at Zuckerberg over the years — and how you can adopt his new style. 

SEE ALSO: Silicon Valley's ultimate status symbol is the sneaker — here are the rare, expensive, and goofy sneakers worn by the top tech CEOs

Here's Zuckerberg back in 2008 at Facebook's second annual F8 event. This was during the hoodie years — and check out those jeans!



By 2010, Zuckerberg switched to a black hoodie with Facebook symbols embroidered on the front. Here, he's rocking Brooks running shoes.



Here's Zuckerberg in 2011. He ditched the hoodie for just a gray t-shirt, jeans, and Brooks sneakers.



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25 ways you can slim down your order at any fast food restaurant

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  • There actually are ways to find healthy meal items at your favorite fast food restaurants.
  • At Subway, you can have any of their sandwiches made into a salad, even if it's not on the menu.
  • Order a McDonald's Happy Meal to fulfill your cravings while still eating fewer calories.

Ever wonder how your co-worker stays so slim without cutting out her weekly lunches at Chick-fil-A? Her enviable physique could be the result of genetics, a disciplined exercise regimen, and/or smarter choices involving what she eats for all of her other meals. However, there’s also a chance your cubicle neighbor simply knows how to make healthier decisions at a chain known for its jean-tightening fried chicken.

Believe it or not, there are fast food hacks fit-minded people have at the ready when they pay a visit to Chipotle, Panera Bread, or the like. For example, did you know that any of Subway’s massive sandwiches can be made into a salad even if the option isn’t on the menu? Or that you can order a single taco at Chipotle instead of three?  These simple tweaks can save you hundreds of calories at each meal, and there are dozens more to learn. Scroll down for additional healthy fast-food secrets, and keep your waistline as slim as ever with these 55 Best Ways to Boost Your Metabolism!

Avoid wraps

Those paper-thin wraps that seem so much healthier than bread are almost always loaded with calories, thanks to the added fat that’s required to make them pliable. In fact, a large wrap can amount to the carb and calorie equivalent of four or five slices of bread. Yikes! Instead, choose bread that touts itself as 100% whole-grain or ditch the carbs altogether and order a protein-packed salad. Looking to boost your protein intake even more? Get familiar with The 29 Best-Ever Proteins for Weight Loss!



Watch out for dangerous dressings

When ordering a salad or a sandwich, the dressing you choose can make or break the meal. Don’t believe it? Panera Bread’s Greek Salad has 390 calories, and topping it with an entire serving of Greek dressing adds another whopping 230 calories and 25 grams of fat to the otherwise healthy meal. Dress the salad with Panera’s Low-Fat Thai Chili Vinaigrette instead, which will cost you just 50 calories and 1.5 grams of fat. When ordering a salad or wrap at Chick-fil-A, the chain recommends you go for their light Italian dressing, as a serving only adds 25 calories to a meal.



Load up on veggies

Subway has a cavalry of tried-and-tested sandwiches at the ready (we’re looking at you, Italian BMT) but the chain also allows you to craft your own creations. When making your personalized ‘wich, pile it high with fiber-packed produce such as spinach, avocado, and tomatoes. Not only are these nutritional superstars packed with vitamins and minerals, but they’ll also keep you satiated so you won’t be tempted to reach for unhealthy snacks. For make-your-own salads, use plenty of colorful vegetables and high-quality proteins like grilled chicken.



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7 tough lessons I learned when I moved across the country

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  • A move can be tough for anybody — especially when you’re moving across the country.
  • Despite a positive attitude, moving from the East Coast to the West was not as easy as author Charyn Pfeuffer had anticipated.
  • From attitudes to fashion standards to lingo, here are the 7 tough lessons she learned when she moved from Philadelphia to San Francisco.

 

I’ve always had an impetuous streak. I’m also a highly motivated individual. In 2000, I made a deal with myself: If I could support myself financially after one year of freelancing full-time, I’d move from Philadelphia to San Francisco.

I’d visited the West Coast exactly once, but it left an indelible mark on my heart. As I saw it, if I could create a successful freelance career, I could work from anywhere. So, when I was in the black after the first year, I packed up my trusty Toyota Tercel and headed west.

I had a few friends living in the Bay Area, plenty of work, and I was able to lock in a rent-controlled apartment prior to my arrival. With the essentials sorted out, I thought it would be an easy transition. Despite my positive attitude, things didn’t go quite exactly as planned.

Here are seven lessons I learned when made the 2,976-mile schlep west.

SEE ALSO: Here's where Americans are moving to and from

1. East Coast and West Coast attitudes are very different

My tell-it-like-it-is attitude (aka, my “inner Philly”) wasn’t met with the warmest of receptions. In fact, within my first few weeks, I inadvertently made a woman cry because I gave her a bluntly honest opinion. Solicited, mind you.

It came from a kind, constructive place, but apparently, she didn’t want the actual truth — a “no one likes to hurt anyone’s feelings” reality I’ve encountered many times on the West Coast.



2. Fashion standards are way different

I’m no fashionista, but I can pull it together when necessary. Also, I admittedly have a stiletto habit. When I moved to San Francisco, it took exactly one Friday night out in Jimmy Choos to rethink my fashion priorities. Hills and heels don’t mix — I quickly became an outdoor clothing convert.



3. There will be uncomfortable feelings

You can possess all the confidence in the world, but a cross-country move will push you out of your comfort zone. Being in a new city and living space, no matter how much you love it, can be unnerving. I felt like I was lost most of the time, and as a result, running late. I hate being late.

I didn’t have my go-to network of local friends and neighbors I’d cultivated over the years. Not having that safety net scared me. In the beginning, there were times the distance seemed impossibly far, and I wondered if I’d made a mistake.

Optimism goes a long way, but things rarely work out exactly as imagined (whether you make a cross country move or not). It makes life easier if you can sit and work through the uncomfortable feelings and go with the flow. Things will eventually fall into a comfortable rhythm.



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Israel's top-secret spy agency is shrouded in mystery — here's a look at the Mossad's biggest successes and failures

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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's seizure of Iran's purported nuclear program archive and the dramatic display of the documents taken from a facility in the heart of Tehran marked a rare case of Israel going public about the operations of its top-secret Mossad spy agency.

The Mossad, long shrouded in mystery and mythology, is legendary in international intelligence circles for being behind what are believed to be some of the most daring covert operations of the past century. Only a few have come to light and often only years later. Israel is typically wary of exposing the exploits of the global arm of its vaunted intelligence community out of fear of revealing its well-cultivated sources or undermining its mystique.

On Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu displayed what he said was a trove of Iranian nuclear documents collected by Israeli intelligence. Amos Yadlin, a former chief of Israeli military intelligence, said the seizure was a "very impressive" coup that sent a message that Israeli intelligence can penetrate Tehran's deepest secrets.

"The counterintelligence in Iran will work very hard to close this gap," he said.

More often than not, the Mossad's actions have become known only when something has gone wrong.

A look at some of its successes and failures:

SEE ALSO: These are the most powerful militaries in Asia

Capturing Adolf Eichmann

Lifting a half-century veil of secrecy, the Mossad opened its archive in 2012 to reveal the full story behind its most legendary operation — the daring 1960 capture of Nazi mastermind Adolf Eichmann.

On May 11, 1960, a seven-man Mossad team waited near the Buenos Aires bus station where Eichmann arrived each evening from his job at a Mercedes-Benz factory, where he worked under the alias Ricardo Klement.

After he got off the bus, agents jumped him, with one shoving a gloved hand inside Eichmann's mouth in case he had a cyanide pill hidden in a tooth, as some former top Nazis were known to have to foil their capture.

Eichmann was held in a safe house for nine days until the group flew out in an El Al plane. Eichmann was drugged, dressed in an El Al uniform, seated in first class and passed off as a crew member who was ill.

Eichmann's trial in Jerusalem the following year featured gripping testimony of more than 100 Jews who survived torture and deprivation in concentration camps and brought to life the horrors of the Nazi "Final Solution," of which Eichmann was the architect.

He was convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity and was hanged in 1962, the only time Israel has ever carried out a death sentence.

 



Infiltrating Syria's leadership

One of the Mossad's first major achievements was placing one of its men inside the top echelon of Syria's leadership.

Eli Cohen managed to forge close contacts within the political and military hierarchy of Israel's archenemy in the early 1960s, ultimately rising to become a top adviser to Syria's defense minister. He obtained top-secret intelligence that is widely credited with helping Israel prepare for its swift victory in the 1967 Middle East war.

In 1965, Cohen was caught radioing information to Israel. He was tried and hanged in a Damascus square. His remains have yet to be returned to Israel, where he is regarded as a national hero.

 



Capturing a nuclear whistleblower

After Mordechai Vanunu, a former technician at an Israeli nuclear plant, leaked sensitive details and pictures of Israel's alleged nuclear weapons program to a British newspaper in 1986, the Mossad was given the task of bringing him to justice.

A female Mossad agent, masquerading as an American tourist, lured Vanunu to Italy where he was drugged, abducted and secretly transported by boat to Israel.

Vanunu served 18 years in an Israeli prison. Israel neither confirms nor denies its nuclear capability.



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Far-right protesters and leftists around the world hit the streets for May Day — take a look at the dramatic protests

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May Day, celebrated on the first day of May every year, has long been a symbolic day for workers' rights around the world.

But May Day 2018 turned out to be a day of violent clashes between police and protesters, as both left-wing and right-wing activists took to the streets with fire and fists, from Paris to Istanbul.

The idea of May 1 as a day for workers' rights was born in the US city of Chicago, where on May 1, 1886 hundreds of thousands of people walked off the job to protest long hours and harsh working conditions. 

Eight years later, then-president Grover Cleveland moved the original, US version of Labor Day to September, and Americans now celebrate their Monday off as more of a work vacation than a call to action.

But 66 other countries around the world still celebrate the May 1 rite of spring as International Workers' Day, with strikes for workers' rights. And in recent years, far-right groups and Neo-Nazis have also decided to use the opportunity to raise their voices. 

Take a look at how people celebrated, protested, and picketed at May Day celebrations around the world this year: 

SEE ALSO: A former dominatrix reveals two straightforward ways to deal with jerks and sexual predators

Protesters in the Philippines burned a sculpture of President Rodrigo Duterte during a May Day rally outside the presidential palace in Manila.

Trade unions are angry that companies can still hand out short-term contracts that don't provide stable benefits to workers. Duterte promised to do away with the practice on the campaign trail in 2016.



In Berlin, the crowd was largely pro-union and anti-capitalism.

"We have more rich and even richer people than we ever had before," protester Aimo Tuegel told the Associated Press. "On the other hand, work and working conditions for workers are continuing to get worse."



In Paris, union marchers took to the streets to protest President Emmanuel Macron's months-old economic reforms, which are aimed at making it easier for companies to hire and fire employees. But they weren't alone.



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Inside the White House's sprawling secret grounds, which include a hidden garden

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The White House grounds were on full display in their springtime glory as President Donald Trump hosted his first state visit last week, complete with a tree planting (and disappearance).

But there's much more to the 18 acres enclosed by the White House fences that the public doesn't get to see.

Aside from special events like the Easter Egg Roll and the national Christmas tree lighting, the gardens are only officially open to visitors two weekends a year. See inside the sprawling White House grounds:

SEE ALSO: Inside the presidential guest house — the 'world's most exclusive hotel' that's bigger than the White House where Macron is staying during his official state visit

SEE ALSO: Inside Number One Observatory Circle, the often overlooked but stunning vice president's residence where the Pences live

The White House grounds are part backyard and front yard for a first family, part staging area for official events.

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They're actually a National Park. The grounds are part of President's Park, which includes the Ellipse across the street from the South Lawn. National Park Service workers have them maintained year-round since 1933.

Sources: National Park Service, The White House Historical Association



The South Lawn is the largest part of the grounds.

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Pictures show Paris erupting during May Day rally, with protesters torching a McDonald's

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A group of masked anarchists dressed mostly in black clothing hijacked a May Day rally in Paris on Tuesday, torching a vehicle, a McDonald's, looting stores, and throwing cobble stones at riot police, according to Reuters. 

About 1,200 protesters from the far-left anarchist groups known as Black Blocs took over the rally, which was organized by labor unions protesting President Emmanuel Macron's economic reforms, Reuters reported. 

Macron has been trying to cut jobs and retirement benefits in the public sector, such as SNCF railway and Air France, among other measures.

One protest in March saw hundreds of thousands of protesters take to the streets across France over his proposed reforms. 

Here are some of the crazy pictures from Tuesday:

SEE ALSO: France's first black general once fought a cavalry squadron by himself — and emerged unscathed

The rally appeared to have started peacefully.

The large sign above reads: "Students, Employees. Everyone in the Street. General Strike." 



The rally was organized in opposition to Macron's economic reforms.



Symbolized here — but it later erupted.



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16 creatures from the bottom of the ocean that will give you nightmares

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Earth's oceans are home to some truly terrifying creatures.

From predatory sea critters named for land animals — such as the Atlantic wolffish and the highfin lizardfish — to underwater beings that look truly otherworldly, like the hagfish and the faceless cask eel, what lives at the bottom of our oceans is kind of creepy.

Scroll down to learn about 16 unusual deep-sea creatures. 

The blobfish was named the "world's ugliest animal" in an online poll.

Named the "world's ugliest animal" in an online poll conducted by a British organization called the Ugly Animal Preservation Society, the blobfish belongs to the fathead sculpin family— a group of fish that dwells in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans at depths ranging from 330 to 9,200 feet. 

While most fish stay buoyant with the aid of a swim bladder, blobfish — whose bodies are less dense than water — utilize the ocean itself as a floating mechanism. 

The most famous blobfish, Mr. Blobby, was discovered in 2003 off the coast of New Zealand and has inspired everything from plush toys to emoji. Preserved in ethyl alcohol, Mr. Blobby's final resting place is at the Australian Museum in Sydney. 



The Atlantic wolffish is a predatory species characterized by a mouth full of sharp, canine-like teeth.

Characterized by a mouth full of sharp, canine-like teeth, the Atlantic wolffish lives up to its lupine moniker. A predatory species that feeds on hard-bodied or spiny invertebrates like sea urchins and large marine snails, this creature is not aggressive towards humans unless provoked.

You'll find the Atlantic wolffish, which can grow up to five feet long, in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. Preferring chillier water, it lives at depths ranging from 328 feet to 1,640 feet

With its lengthy, eel-like body, this fish is also known as a wolf eel.

 

 



The vampire squid's scientific name, Vampyroteuthis infernalis, means "vampire squid from hell."

In Latin, the name of this cephalopod — which is neither a squid nor an octopus— is even more sinister. Its scientific name, Vampyroteuthis infernalis, means "vampire squid from hell."

But the vampire squid, found in the inky depths of the mesopelagic zone (about 3,300 feet below the ocean's surface), is gentler than its appellation indicates. Unlike its namesake, it doesn't feed on blood. Instead, this creature subsists on "marine snow," decaying organic material that falls to the ocean floor — kind of like the dead leaves that litter forests. 

 

 



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28 high-paying jobs for English majors

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  • The English language can be a lucrative language to master.
  • The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) lists jobs that require English language skills.
  • They found plenty of high-paying jobs for people who excel at the English language.


Love the English language and words? Have a solid command of English grammar and a broad vocabulary?

Don't think that your chosen field of study precludes you from lucrative jobs. Your college major won't determine your professional destiny. And even Silicon Valley is waking up to the value that humanities majors bring to the table.

But what jobs will allow you to make the most of your English degree while still earning a large salary?

Business Insider scoured the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database that compiles detailed information on hundreds of jobs, to find positions that place high importance on "knowledge of the English language" and pay an average annual salary of over $60,000.

O*NET calculates how important "knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar." is in any job, assigning each a score between one and 100.

There are several jobs that place high importance on knowledge of English language skills that come with annual salaries of over $60,000.

Unfortunately, many of the jobs on the list are postsecondary teaching roles — and academic gigs are notoriously hard to land. And other roles will require additional education, like OBGYN and general internist.

But fear not, English language lovers — other jobs on the list are far more accessible and forecasted to include even more openings in the coming years.

Here are a number of high-paying positions with an "English language" importance level of 90 or higher that are projected to grow by 2026:

SEE ALSO: The 9 best jobs for people who love food

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SEE ALSO: 14 high-paying jobs for people who love writing

Training and development specialists

Training and development specialists design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance.

Average annual salary: $60,360

English language importance level: 92

Projected growth through 2026: 10% to 14%



Copy writers

Copy writers write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.

Average annual salary: $61,820

English language importance level: 94

Projected growth through 2026: 5% to 9%



Poets, lyricists, and creative writers

Poets, lyricists, and creative writers create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics.

Average annual salary: $61,820

English language importance level: 97

Projected growth through 2026: 5% to 9%



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A ticket to the Met Gala is around $30,000, but that's only a fraction of what it costs for a night at 'the Super Bowl of fashion'

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  • The Met Gala 2018 theme is "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination."
  • It reportedly costs $30,000 for a ticket to attend the Met Gala.
  • However, that's just the beginning of all the costs associated with the $3.5 million event.

 

The first Monday in May hosts the party of the year in the fashion world.

Dubbed the Oscars of the East, the annual Met Gala is back on May 7, themed "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" to celebrate the Metropolitan Museum of Art's newest exhibition at the Costume Institute.

With 180 pieces on display, featuring high-end, expensive designers from Versace and Valentino to Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel, the exhibition will focus on the "dialogue between fashion and the masterworks of religious art."

Helmed by Vogue's Anna Wintour (and co-chaired this year by Rihanna, Donatella Versace, and Amal Clooney), the Met Gala is known for its best-dressed and worst-dressed celebrities, socialites, and businesspeople who walk the red carpet in their interpretation of the theme.

Anyone who is anyone is there, at least according to Wintour's handpicked and closely scrutinized guest list

But the cost to make an appearance during fashion's biggest night out is a steep one, and the cost to make the event happen is even bigger. For $30,000 a ticket, those who passed Wintour's approval can attend the $3.5 million event.

And that's just the beginning of all the money that goes into — and comes out of — what André Leon Talley refers to as "the Super Bowl of fashion."

Take an inside look at the money behind the Met Gala.

SEE ALSO: This $59 million penthouse in New York City's priciest zip code has a living room the size of a museum and perfect views of the Empire State Building and One World Trade

SEE ALSO: Meghan Markle could wear a custom-designed tiara worth nearly $700,000 on her wedding day — here's how much the tiaras of other British royal brides are worth

It cost $3.5 million to produce the Met Gala 2016.

Source: The Wall Street Journal



Tickets for the Met Gala 2017, which 550 people attended, cost $30,000 — that's enough to put a family of four over the poverty line. Some sources say tickets can even cost up to $50,000.

Source: Fortune, Page Six



Tables go for $275,000, but can go for up to $500,000. They cost even more if they're paid for by sponsors. Yahoo sponsored the Met Gala 2015 and reportedly paid $3 million for two tables.

Source: Fortune, Page Six



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The folks behind 'Grand Theft Auto' just put out a new trailer for their next big game, 'Red Dead Redemption 2'— take a look

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The hotly-anticipated sequel to "Red Dead Redemption" doesn't hit PlayStation 4 and Xbox One until October 26. The entire summer still sits between you and what's likely to be the biggest game of 2018.

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The good news is that, in the meantime, Rockstar Games issued a new trailer for the game on Wednesday. And in doing so, further detailed the upcoming prequel's storyline. 

If "Red Dead Redemption" was a tale of vengeance and, yes, redemption, "Red Dead Redemption 2" is seemingly a tale of survival. Here's what we learned from the latest trailer:

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In "Red Dead Redemption 2," the main character is Arthur Morgan, a member of the Van der Linde Gang — a crew who played an important role in the previous "Red Dead" game.



The game is a prequel to the previous game in the series. It follows the Van der Linde gang as they "rob, fight and steal their way across the vast and rugged heart of America in order to survive."



The latest trailer demonstrates this in several instances, including a bank robbery and a train robbery.



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RANKED: Adele's 13 best songs

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Adele is one of the most successful and highest-paid female musicians of our time. Her music videos have billions of views and her albums have become diamond certified (meaning that according to the Recording Industry Association of America, they have sold 10 million copies). 

Musical achievements aside, she is also praised for embracing her natural beauty and being a humble artist.

In honor of Adele's 30th birthday on Saturday, May 5, here are her biggest hits, ranked based on performance on the Billboard Hot 100 charts

13. "Remedy"

Adele showed off her voice with this powerful ballad from her third studio album. In December 2015, "Remedy" peaked at No. 87 on the Billboard Hot 100. Listen to the song here.



12. "All I Ask"

Adele performed this emotional track at the 2016 Grammys. It also peaked at No. 77 in March 2016. Listen to "All I Ask"here

 



11. "Turning Tables"

In 2011, "Turning Tables" peaked at No. 63 and remained on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks. Adele also performed the track at the UK's Royal Albert Hall.  



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9 great jobs for people who hate sitting all day

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  • Studies have found that maintaining a sitting position all day can lead to poor physical and mental health.
  • While some jobs require employees to assume a sedentary position, there are also a number of professions that encourage mobility and exercise. 
  • Industries such as landscaping or massage therapy are ideal for people who want to lead more active lifestyles. 


For years, we've been told that the more sedentary your job, the worse it is for your health as it can increase your risk of heart disease and diabetes, among other serious conditions. So say a handful of studies made famous byDr. James Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic-Arizona State University Obesity Solutions Initiative. (He's also the guy who invented the treadmill desk ... go figure).

But arecent studyfound that such sedentary behavior might also be bad for your brain, particularly the region that is critical to learning and memory. Unfortunately, it's getting harder to avoid jobs that don't involve plopping in front of a computer monitor for a large portion of the day — unless you opt for a job that keeps you in motion.

Whether you're the type of person that fidgets habitually or are just looking to avoid being glued to a keyboard all day long, Monster found some jobs that'll transform you from a cubicle potato into a physically active professional.

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1. Diagnostic medical sonographer

What you'd do: These healthcare professionals spend their days prepping patients and using high-tech equipment to perform diagnostic exams using ultrasound technology. Often, their job is fast-paced, set in busy medical offices or hospitals.

What you'd need: Employers usually require the completion of a formal educational program in sonography, from a one-year certificate to a four-year bachelor's degree. Check out thissample resume for a radiologic technologist.

What you'd make: $64,280 per year



2. Event planner

What you'd do: While there might be the occasional office hours, event planners are mostly on the go, working onsite at convention centers, traveling to meetings, or scoping out potential locations for their next event.

What you'd need: Many in this field have a bachelor's degree in a related area like hotel management. After time working in the industry, it could add some professional clout to earn the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential. Check out thissample resume for an event coordinator.

What you'd make: $47,350 per year



3. HVAC installer

What you'd do: Installing heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems in buildings is highly skilled physical work, requiring the use of specialized tools. Not to mention, HVAC installers are experts at crouching, bending, reaching, and squeezing their way into tight spaces.

What you'd need: HVAC installers typically pursue training at a trade school in programs that lead to either a certificate or associate degree. Check out thissample resume for an HVAC installer.

What you'd make: $45,910 per year



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23 photos that show just how much Adele’s style has changed over the years

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  • In the first decade of her career, Adele's style has evolved while remaining true to her roots.
  • From her signature cat-eye to a bold red lip, the singer loves to show off her classic beauty on the red carpet.
  • But she's also got a great off-duty style, keeping things casual and fun.

It's hard to believe, but Adele has been in the spotlight for over a decade, beginning her dizzying ascent to fame after posting some of her first songs to her MySpace page … a fact that seems oddly quaint in our modern-day Facebook world.

Fast forward to 2018, and she's got 15 Grammy awards, 18 Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, one Golden Globe award … oh, and one Oscar for good measure.

She has powerhouse pipes and talent well beyond her years, but it's her unique sense of style that we're obsessed with. From her signature cat-eye to her love of regal red carpet dresses, Adele's style — just like her music — has evolved over the years, and we've loved every look she's ever tried.

Check out 23 photos of Adele's style evolution over the years.

One of Adele’s first major appearances at the 2008 Brit Awards in London.

The singer changed things up by adding a black blazer for the red carpet.

 



The "Hello" singer looked like a mod queen at an event in September 2008, wearing an all-black ensemble with a pop of hot pink on the trimming of her cardigan.

She debuted blunt bangs and pin-straight locks with tons of volume.



She kept it comfy for a red carpet appearance in November 2008, wearing an oversized grey sweater over a black blouse and pant.

Adele styled her classic side pony with side-swept bangs.



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10 cities in the US where the American Dream is alive and well

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  • The American Dream includes homeownership, economic opportunity and diverse communities.
  • To find US cities with these characteristics, SmartAsset used five metrics to rank over 200 cities: homeownership rate, diversity rate, upward mobility rate, median home value and unemployment rate.
  • Key findings include the fact that six of the 10 cities remain the same as the 2017 ranking, and half of the cities in the top 10 are in Texas.

It is difficult to come up with any one definition for the American Dream that every American will agree on.

But certainly for many people, it includes homeownership, economic opportunity and diverse communities. For these people, they need to live in a city where homes, and mortgages, are affordable and where it’s possible to climb the economic ladder. Below we look at this special combination of traits to rank the best places for living the American Dream.

In order to rank the best places for living the American Dream, we looked at data on five metrics. Specifically we looked at the homeownership rate, diversity rate, upward mobility rate, median home value and unemployment rate.

See the methodology for this ranking.

Key Findings

  • The dream endures. Six of last year’s top 10 found themselves in the top 10 again this year. Those repeat cities are: West Valley City, Utah; Midland, Texas; Aurora Illinois; Round Rock, Texas; Aurora, Colorado and Rochester, Minnesota.
  • Texas is where the dream lives. Half of the cities in our top 10 are located in Texas. Cities in Texas tend to have affordable homes and plenty of good jobs, driving down the unemployment rate and improving upward economic mobility.

This is the 2018 edition of this study. Check out our 2017 version here.

Read on for the 10 cities where the American dream is still alive and well:

SEE ALSO: 16 signs you've 'made it' in America

10. Rochester, Minnesota

Our list ends in Rochester, Minnesota, one of the best cities for working women. Rochester ranks well thanks to high upward mobility and high homeownership rates. In those metrics, Rochester ranks 11th and 22nd, respectively.

In fact, if it weren’t for the lack of diversity (Rochester ranks 235 out of 256 in diversity), this city would rank higher.



9. Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo jumped up nine spots from last year’s study to take ninth this year. Like other Texas cities, Amarillo residents enjoy a plethora of available jobs. The city has an overall unemployment rate of only 3.2%.

It is also one of the friendliest home-buying markets in the country, judging by the homeownership rate. Over 60% of households in Amarillo own home. For most residents, homeownership should not be an unattainable goal, either. The median home in Amarillo is worth less than $127,000.



8. San Jose, California

San Jose scores very well in all metrics bar two — both related to housing. Unfortunately the majority of residents in San Jose are largely unable to afford the median home. According to our data, the median home in San Jose is worth over $800,000 by far the most in our top 10 and one of the highest in the study.

Balancing out those unaffordable homes however are a low unemployment rate, high amounts of diversity, a lot of economic upward mobility and rising incomes.



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A photographer spent 25 years documenting rich people — meet some of her most memorable subjects

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  • Rich people and wealth inequality are major themes in photographer and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield's work.
  • Last year she released the book "Generation Wealth" that pulls together the past 25 years of her work, and includes interviews and insights from both herself and her subjects.
  • In April, Greenfield debuted her documentary film by the same name at Sundance Film Festival, with a wider release planned for July 2018.  

 

Award-winning documentary photographer and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield has been photographing and interviewing rich people since the early 1990s. After attending college at Harvard, Greenfield returned to her home in Los Angeles and began documenting youth culture.

At that time, she didn't realize that she was photographing the beginning of "a period of rampant materialism and wealth obsession," as economist and sociologist Juliet Schor writes in the introduction of "Generation Wealth," Greenfield's book that was released last year with Phaidon. Her subjects back then included a 12-year-old Kim Kardashian and other teens in Bel-Air, Los Angeles.  

Since then, Greenfield's work has expanded internationally, examining mega-mansions, extravagant bottle service at nightclubs, a 24-karat solid gold toilet, America's obsession with plastic surgery, and much more.

"What I learned from many of [my subjects] is that chasing wealth is unending and ultimately unsatisfying. As the former Wall Street trader Sam Polk recognizes, it's an addiction like any other, and the more you have, the more you want and the more you think you need," wrote Greenfield in the introduction of her book.

This April, Greenfield debuted the documentary film "Generation Wealth" which brings her work in the book onto the big screen with in-depth interviews with many of her subjects, and examines wealth inequality. The film debuted at Sundance Film Festival, and is being released more broadly in select theaters this July. 

Ahead, a look inside the book "Generation Wealth" with captions written by Greenfield, as well as more information about the upcoming documentary.

SEE ALSO: This $59 million penthouse in New York City's priciest zip code has a living room the size of a museum and perfect views of the Empire State Building and One World Trade

"Limo Bob, 49, the self-proclaimed 'Limo King,' wears thirty-three pounds of gold and a full-length fur coat given to him by Mike Tyson. His fleet of limousines, including a 100-foot-long Cadillac, are outfitted with crystal chandeliers, jacuzzis, and stripper poles."

Source: Generation Wealth



"Xue Qiwen, 43, in her Shanghai apartment, decorated with furniture from her favorite brand, Versace, 2005. In 1994 Xue started a company that sells industrial cable and has since run four more. She is a member of three golf clubs, each costing approximately $100,000 to join."

Source: Generation Wealth



"Christina, 21, a Walmart pharmacy technician, en route to her wedding in Cinderella’s glass coach, drawn by six miniature white ponies and with bewigged coachman, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida."

Source: Generation Wealth



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