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People are flipping Supreme products for over 20 times their usual price. Here are some of the most expensive things for sale right now.

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  • Teens are obsessed with Supreme, a skater brand that has seen mainstream success in recent years.
  • Supreme has garnered a lot of attention in the last week after copies of the New York Post with Supreme ads on the cover flew off the shelves. Almost all Supreme products sell out instantly.
  • There is a huge market for reselling Supreme products because of the extremely high demand. Some of the most highly coveted Supreme products are listed on eBay for thousands of dollars. 

Supreme, Gen Z's favorite skater brand, is in high demand — so much so that some shoppers are willing to pay thousands of dollars for the most coveted products. 

Supreme was founded in 1994 by James Jebbia and has since grown from a skater-centric brand to a mainstream apparel brand with its own cult following. The brand ranked seventh among upper-income teens' favorite brands in a spring 2018 survey by Piper Jaffray, and in 2017, Supreme received a roughly $500 million cash infusion from The Carlyle Group, which valued the brand at $1 billion.

Last week, loyal fans snatched up copies of the New York Post that featured a wraparound Supreme ad on the cover. The papers, which typically costs $1.50, flew off the shelves. Copies of it are now listed on eBay for many times its normal listing price.

There's a huge market for reselling Supreme products because of the extremely high demand for the brand. 

Typically, small items like pins and stickers are under $30, while shirts, bags, and hats will cost between $30 and $100. Jackets, hoodies, and pants usually cost between $100 and $300, with a few outliers. While these products may be flipped for a few hundred dollars, some are resold for thousands. 

The most coveted products, including the Supreme/Louis Vuitton hoodie and the iconic Supreme box logo tee, are listed on eBay and other marketplace apps like Grailed for tens of thousands of dollars — in some cases, over 20 times the retail price. While all of these prices are negotiable, and sellers are just trying to get the best offer they can, it's a serious amount of cash. 

These are the Supreme products listed at the highest prices on eBay and Grailed right now: 

SEE ALSO: These people make hundreds of dollars a month flipping products from a skater brand that teens are obsessed with. Here's how they do it.

Supreme/Coleman mini bike: $4,050



Supreme/The North Face jacket: $4,050



Supreme/RIMOWA suitcase: $4,200



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20 people who lost more than 100 pounds share their secret to success

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As times change, one thing remains consistent: people want to lose weight. They put their body through fad diets and trendy exercises in the hopes of lowering the number on the scale. And, more often than not, those programs work — but only temporarily. More often than not, people tend to gain the weight back as soon as they return to their old habits. 

But there are the success stories: the people who've lost — and kept off — a large percentage of weight. The key to their success is making lifestyle changes instead of depending on a trendy diet or exercise. Whether motivated by a favorite piece of clothing or a health scare, these people put in the work to lose weight. And their transformations are incredible. 

Here are 19 people's remarkable weight loss stories, and their tips for keeping the pounds away. 

Alicia Briggs: 100+ pounds lost

At 10 years old, Alicia Briggs weighed almost 200 pounds. Now the 24-year-old weighs 38 pounds less than she did as a child.

After being diagnosed with pre-diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and being told she might not be able to have children, Briggs decided to undergo a vertical sleeve gastrectomy.

"The thought of possibly not being able to have children shook me to the core,"Briggs previously told INSIDER. "I think that it was the moment that I realized that my health and choices weren't only affecting me, but my future family as well."

Following the procedure, Briggs adopted some new habits, including exercising regularly, quitting smoking, and eliminating soda and pork from her diet. Despite criticism for her approach to weight loss, Briggs wouldn’t change a thing.

"People often say that surgery is the easy way out, but I will never regret it," she said. "This beautiful tool has helped me reach my goals and believe in myself enough to go further in life than I ever would have without it."



Margaret Hewitson: 115 pounds lost

After her mother died, Margaret Hewitson sought comfort in food. According to SWNS, the 61-year-old would snack throughout the day and order takeout at night. These habits caused the weight to pile on, and Hewitson was soon 269 pounds. The excess weight made it difficult for her to perform everyday tasks like climbing stairs and tying her shoes. 

"I had to ask my husband or my son to do it for me," Hewitson told SWNS. "I couldn't put my socks on either because I was so big I couldn't bend over.

But the scariest part of her weight gain was the development of type 2 diabetes. At her heaviest, Hewitson was taking up to six insulin injections a day to help control the illness. 

Knowing her health was in jeopardy, Hewitson joined Slimmingworld (the UK version of Weight Watchers) and swapped takeout for home cooked meals. Now weighing 154 pounds, Hewitson says she still enjoys treats but in moderation.

"If I want chocolate I will have it," she said. "If I can lose weight anyone can." 



Paul Garland: 100 pounds lost

Unable to find a Christmas sweater that fit his frame, Paul Garland vowed to lose weight in 2017 — a resolution that he had tried and failed at many times before. This time, however, the 64-year-old enlisted the help of a new age method: hypnotism.

"I thought 'I've tried all sort of diets, I'll try hypnotism,'" Garland told South West News Service (SWNS).

Caroline Apovian, a professor of medicine and pediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine and director of the Center for Nutrition and Weight Management, has seen several patients use and benefit from the technique, specifically those with psychological conditions.

"There are many patients who complain of anxiety which makes them overeat, and this is certainly ameliorated by a hypnotic state,"Apovian previously told INSIDER.

Although it's unclear if that was the case for Garland, the method worked. In a year, he lost about 100 pounds and was finally able to wear the festive sweater of his dreams.



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Wayfair's former creative director founded a custom furniture company — and the prices are surprisingly affordable

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  • "Direct-to-consumer" and "custom furniture" sound like two ideas that shouldn't mix, but new furniture company The Inside is executing it well, with fun and fashionable style. 
  • It offers dozens of fabric options per piece, from solid colors to more adventurous florals and stripes. 
  • Each affordable piece is made-to-order and shipped to you for free within two weeks, significantly cutting down the barriers of access to quality furniture that truly feels like your own. 

Christiane Lemieux, the founder of modern home furnishings brand DwellStudio, former executive creative director of Wayfair, and now, founder of new direct-to-consumer custom furniture company The Inside, is well-acquainted with the importance of design.

In The Inside's blog, she writes, "[Design] matters because it shapes how we live, feel and learn." Her philosophy is that even though we should take interior design seriously because of its impact on our happiness, that doesn't mean the furniture itself, nor the process of shopping for furniture, should necessarily be serious. 

That's right — it's okay to have fun when you buy furniture, and The Inside hopes to infuse some more personality and delight into the process through its customizable product options. When you have more control over what you're buying, it's more likely that you'll enjoy the final product. 

the inside customizationWith this tuxedo chair, for example, you have over 50 fabric options, including soft velvets, bright florals, and woven solids. Then, add tufting or leave it plain. Finish it off by deciding the shape and finish of the legs. If you want to play around with unexpected combinations that you probably wouldn't have thought of yourself, just click "Mix It Up" to generate a new look. 

Each product is made in the US to your exact preferences and will be shipped anywhere in the country for free. Within two weeks, you'll receive the custom piece at your door, ready to be assembled and incorporated into your home. Custom furniture traditionally takes a couple months to complete, so this fast turnaround is impressive. 

living room furnitureThe Inside doesn't only reference tastemakers and fashion to serve as inspiration for its furniture designs. It also directly collaborates with these influencers to create distinctive pieces and keep its product line fresh. Current collaborations include bold, geometric prints with fashion designer Peter Som and basic but versatile neutrals with women's media brand The Everygirl. These partnerships prove the worlds of art, clothing, and home work best when intertwined, not closed off in their own universes.  

peter som collabThe Inside is direct-to-consumer, but if you do want to see and feel some of the pieces firsthand, it has a showroom in New York City that you can visit. After stopping by myself, I saw that the quality and durability were impressive, which wasn't all too surprising because these pieces aren't mass-produced (which, while efficient, doesn't always do wonders for quality construction). Because The Inside holds no inventory, it can concentrate on making each and every piece individually. 

The prices are quite affordable for everything you're getting: custom features, modern, fashionable aesthetic, and a quick, painless delivery. Headboards start at $199 and chairs at $299. 

Other available products include benches and ottomans, pillows, and kids' furniture — all in at relatively accessible price points. 

Shop custom furniture at The Inside here>>

Keep scrolling to see some of The Inside's best-sellers. Once you click through, you'll be able to see all the fabric and finish options. 

Square Back Headboard

Square Back Headboard (Queen), $299, available at The Inside



Hexagonal Ottoman

Hexagonal Ottoman, $199, available at The Inside



Modern Platform Bed

Modern Platform Bed, $899, available at The Inside



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24 adorable photos of Queen Elizabeth with her royal corgis that will melt your heart

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  • Queen Elizabeth has had more than 30 corgis since 1945.
  • They accompany her on vacations and are underfoot when she meets world leaders.

The royal family has a thing for corgis.

Ever since 1933 when King George IV (then the Duke of York) acquired a corgi named Dookie, royals have considered the dogs part of the family. Queen Elizabeth has had more than 30 corgis since 1945.

Meghan Markle even earned their approval during tea with the queen before their engagement. Prince Harry told the BBC in the couple's engagement interview that "The corgis took to her straight away. I've spent the last 33 years being barked at — this one walks in, absolutely nothing."

Queen Elizabeth's last pure-bred corgi died before her 92nd birthday, but she still has two corgi-dachshund crosses and another corgi that she adopted after a former Sandringham gamekeeper passed away.

Here are 24 delightful photos of the queen and her corgis through the years.

Queen Elizabeth has loved corgis since she was a little girl.

Then-Princess Elizabeth (right) has a Pembrokeshire corgi in her arms, who is getting fed a biscuit by Princess Margaret Rose in 1936.



They're practically part of the family.

Queen Elizabeth poses with her family in 1968. From the left: the Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, the queen, Prince Andrew, and Prince Charles. And a corgi, of course.



The Queen Mother had pet corgis, too.

The Queen Mother holds down her wind-ruffled hair as she arrives at London Airport with corgis in tow in 1963 on her way to the Castle of Mey in Scotland. 



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The Russian maker of the AK-47 just unveiled a golden robot straight out of 'Aliens'

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The Russian maker of the AK-47 unveiled a new golden robot straight out of the movie "Aliens" on Tuesday at the Army-2018 Forum in Moscow. 

"The promising goal of using the anthropomorphic complex is to solve engineering and combat tasks," Kalashnikov Concern said in a short press statement. 

Currently, the robot's capabilities are still limited, but an improved version will be displayed at the Army-2020 Forum, according to Meduza, a Russian media outlet. 

Russian defense contractors, such as Kalashnikov and Rostec, have showed off several other new weapons and gear this week at the Army-2018 Forum, including an AK-308 rifle and stealth camouflage

Here's what we know about the robot: 

SEE ALSO: The Russian maker of the AK-47 just unveiled a new AK-308 rifle with a large 7.62 mm NATO round

SEE ALSO: 9 photos of Russia's new Tu-22M3M nuclear bomber — a nightmare for the US and its foremost weapon

The robot is 13 feet tall, weighs about 4.5 tons and has apparently been named "Igorek."

Source: Meduza, Daily Mail



Igorek is operated by one or more controllers who sit behind the tinted windowed-cabin, which is reportedly bullet proof.

Source: Daily Mail



From the cabin, they can control the claws, which will apparently even be able to hold weapons.



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Missed connections, claims of phone theft, and a weekend at Elon's: Inside the baffling battle between rapper Azealia Banks and Tesla CEO Elon Musk (TSLA)

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  • Rapper Azealia Banks and Tesla CEO Elon Musk's lives have become entangled after Banks spent the weekend at one of Musk's properties earlier in August and made a series of claims about the billionaire on social media. 
  • Banks claimed Musk ignored her when she visited his house, misrepresented their interaction, and has taken control of her phone. 
  • "I'm like in tears right now,"Banks told Business Insider on Monday evening. "This has nothing to do with me."
  • Here's a timeline of the Banks-versus-Musk battle, as decoded via Business Insider exclusives, social media, and more.

 

Azealia Banks and Elon Musk are an unlikely pair.

However, in some of the most high-pressure weeks in the Tesla's CEO's career, the rapper has become an unexpected source of complications for the billionaire. 

Banks has publicly claimed on social media that Musk avoided her after inviting her to his home, misrepresented the situation to the media, and — most recently — took possession of her phone. Musk, meanwhile, has denied many of Banks' claims and apparently deleted his Instagram account, following her most recent call out. 

The interactions between the two typically outspoken celebrities can be difficult to untangle. Here's everything we know about the timeline of how things have gone down between Banks and Musk. 

SEE ALSO: Internal documents reveal the grueling way Tesla hit its 5,000 Model 3 target

July 30: Grimes announces on Twitter she plans to collaborate with Banks.

Grimes, whose real name is Claire Boucher, is a Canadian musician and producer. 

Boucher attended the Met Gala in early May with Musk. At the time, Page 6 reported the pair had met on Twitter and been "quietly dating" for the past few weeks. 

While Boucher was fated to bring Musk and Banks together, her relationship with the rapper goes back significantly longer than her romance with Musk. Back in 2014, Boucher tweeted a heart emoji at Banks' now-deactivated Twitter account. 

In summer 2018, Boucher and Banks confirmed plans to collaborate. In July, Boucher tweeted she had started a number of beats for Banks and just needed the rapper to visit Los Angeles to finish the work. 



August 7: 'Funding secured.'

"Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured,"Musk tweeted on August 7, before issuing a formal statement on the company's website. 

Tesla shares skyrocketed following the tweet, rising by as much as 12%, to over $381. 

However, the tweet also plunged Tesla into intensified scrutiny. The Wall Street Journal reported on August 8 that the SEC had made an inquiry into Tesla regarding the truthfulness and motivation of Musk's tweets.



August 10: Banks arrives at one of Musk's Los Angeles properties and crosses paths with the CEO.

Banks told Business Insider she arrived early on Friday morning, with The New York Times confirming last week that she arrived at one of Musk's Los Angeles properties in the predawn hours. 

Banks said in an Instagram DM to Business Insider on August 13 Musk seemed distracted over the weekend. 

"I saw him in the kitchen tucking his tail in between his legs scrounging for investors to cover his ass after that tweet," she said. "He was stressed and red in the face."

Banks added: "He's not cute at all in person."

Banks also said that she was not trying to eavesdrop but that Musk seemed to be scrambling.

 



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11 easy ways to build a healthier lunch

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LunchBefore you start throwing together another sad desk salad, take a step back and think how much happier you’d be with something really delicious for lunch. With just a little preparation and inspiration, you can have a healthy, fulfilling, and tasty lunch that will keep you full and focused through the afternoon.

Bringing a healthy lunch to work is not only great for your mind and body — it’s also great for your wallet. When you have something nutritious ready to go in your lunch box, you’re much less likely to go for fast food or to a nearby cafe.

Here are some of our tips for building a healthy lunch that you will actually look forward to eating.

1. Load up on veggies.

Vegetables offer our bodies many vital nutrients, and they are so versatile. You can eat your favorites raw, or steam, saute, boil, or roast veggies at home, and simply warm them up at work. With a little seasoning, you can make one vegetable taste many different ways, too.



2. Stick with whole grains for sandwiches, wraps, and more.

Whether you’re packing a sandwich or settling for a bowl of cereal (no judgment!), choose whole grains. They’ll keep you fuller and provide more nutrients and fiber than refined grains, according to Choose My Plate. Whole grains are also full of flavor.



3. It’s OK to snack.

Don’t be afraid to pack snacks to supplement your lunch. Keeping a few healthy options on hand will keep you full from mid-morning until it’s time to clock out. Opt for fruits, raw veggies, nuts, seeds, yogurt, or granola bars — bonus points if you make them yourself.



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8 things you think are helping your job search but aren't

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job huntingFinding a job is tough, especially in the digital age. It’s impossible to know if the dozens of résumés and cover letters you send out each day are even being read, or just deleted.

Based on advice from some of the top entrepreneurs and employment experts in the game, here are a few things you might think are helping your job search, but probably aren’t.

1. You’re focusing on quantity over quality.

It’s easy to apply to job after job after job, without really thinking about whether you’re a match for each position.

But applying to a job for which you’re not qualified could be a total waste of time. It’s true that you could get lucky and get a callback — but it’s more likely that thoughtfully tailored cover letters, sent to jobs that are actually a match for you, will yield more responses.



2. You’re trying to sell employers on your innate abilities instead of your work ethic.

You could have gotten a perfect LSAT score. But if you aren’t dedicated to working hard, that might come across to potential employers and they’ll toss your résumé in the bin.

Burger King CEO Daniel Schwartz said smarts alone won’t necessarily seal the deal when you apply for a job.

"One question I ask is, 'Are you smart or do you work hard?'" he once told Adam Bryant of The New York Times. "You want hard workers. You'd be surprised how many people tell me, 'I don't need to work hard, I'm smart.' Really? Humility is important."

 



3. You’re coasting on your degree or connections.

Similar to talking up your intelligence, resting on your diploma or your network also might not reflect as well on you as you think. This is because employers have wised up to the idea that sometimes, a pedigree or vast network just means you got a lucky break.

"Employers in all industries are finally wising up to the limits of fancy credentials as predictors of on-the-job success," a report in Fast Company said. "Too often, high test scores and degrees from elite universities signal wealthy parents and other forms of privilege at least as much as they signal competence and expertise."



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5 sites that helped me save a ton on the cost of Kindle eBooks

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KindleThe Kindle Paperwhite is one of the best purchases I've made recently because it makes reading so much more convenient and accessible. I wind down at night with a good book instead of scrolling mindlessly through social media, and I see long commutes as an opportunity rather than an annoyance.

When I first got my Kindle, I was under the impression that all ebooks were cheap, and while they're certainly more affordable than a paperback or hardcover book, some still go for up to $15.

If you're an avid reader with an ever-expanding library, these costs can add up quickly. And if you're like me and hesitate to spend that much on a book that you're not sure you'll enjoy or want to keep forever, then you might also feel stuck. I set out to figure out how to access more books without the financial burden and discovered options that ensure I'll never have to pay full-price for an ebook again. 

Whether you're looking to cut down on costs or are more of a book borrower than a book owner, these five sites and subscriptions will help you maximize your book consumption for less money and commitment. 

BookBub

How it works: BookBub sends you daily emails alerting you of discounts on ebooks that you might be interested in. You get a curated collection of bestsellers and interesting titles without having to do any of the research or price-checking yourself.

When you sign up with your email, you'll choose the genres you like to read, preferred retailer and book formats, and authors to follow. I look forward to receiving my BookBub blasts every day to see what great deals I can take advantage of. 

Cost: Free to sign up 

Sign up for BookBub here



OverDrive

How it works: If you have a public library card (which you should because it's free and easy to sign up for!), OverDrive is invaluable. Find your local library, sign in with your library card number, then browse all the ebook and audiobooks your library has to offer by subject, language, and keywords. 

You can also place holds on titles and add books to a wish list. After you click "Borrow," you'll be directed to your Amazon account to download the title to your Kindle device. Once the loan period expires, the book will automatically be deleted from your account. I was very excited to discover OverDrive because it offers all the options and affordability of a library, without the inconvenience of visiting a physical location. 

Cost: Free with a library card 

Find your local library and borrow books at OverDrive here

Download the Libby, by OverDrive app for iOS here

Download the Libby, by OverDrive app for Android here



Scribd

How it works: Scribd is Insider Picks reporter Mara Leighton's all-time favorite reading app and it's not difficult to see why: for only $8.99 a month, you get truly unlimited access to hundreds of thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and documents. 

Since it lives on your phone and you don't need to buy another device, Scribd makes consuming books easier than ever. You can also download books for offline reading, so not having service won't be a problem. 

Cost: Free 30-day trial, then $8.99/month

Start your free 30-day trial of Scribd here

Download Scribd for iOS here

Download Scribd for Android here



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10 things you should know before you try intermittent fasting

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late night snackIntermittent fasting is something you’ve probably heard an earful about this year. And its newfound popularity is proving that the buzzy fasting approach is going to hang around for a while, as it already has tons of celebrity enthusiasts and a very active subreddit with up to 137k subscribers.

But if you are curious as to what intermittent fasting actually is, registered dietitian Abbey Sharpe explained to INSIDER some of the ins and outs. Basically, it involves eating only during certain parts of the day, while abstaining from anything but water and coffee for the rest of the time. 

However, to give you the full breakdown on everything intermittent fasting, we spoke to Sharpe and registered dietitian Sylvia North about some of the advantages (and disadvantages) to consider if you are planning on giving intermittent fasting a try. Below are some expert tips on the subject to totally keep in mind.

Intermittent fasting can promote weight loss, but it might be short-term.

"I don’t really like seeing weight loss as a benefit across the board, but I know this is the number one reason why people are trying intermittent fasting," Sharpe told INSIDER.

However, she suggested that several human studies have found that intermittent fasting has been associated with a significant decrease in body weight, body fat, and waist circumference in the short term, making it something to consider if you are giving intermittent fasting a try.



Fasting can be pretty simple and can fit easily into your routine.

"This eating pattern is easily implemented and great for people who like routine," Sharpe said. It also means you don’t have to cut out specific types of foods that you may enjoy, she suggested.



Intermittent fasting can have a positive impact on your cholesterol levels.

Sharpe suggested that intermittent fasting may also lead to significant decreases in total cholesterol, LDL (bad cholesterol), blood pressure, and triglyceride levels. Reducing these markers may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, she explained.



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21 things in your closet that you should get rid of this fall

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It's that time of year again: The days of summer are winding down and the cooler months are approaching.

As you begin to put away your swimsuits for the year, don't just throw them into the back of your closet. Instead, take the time to purge your wardrobe of everything you no longer need.

But decluttering might take more time than expected, especially in today's fast-fashion world. Clothes and accessories that you haven't used in ages — or can't use anymore — can quickly pile up, collecting dust in your house.

Luckily, we rounded up 21 items that should be the first to go when you start tidying up. Check them out below.

Sweaters with multiple snags aren't worth keeping.

Sweaters that have one or two loose threads may last for a while longer, but you're better off replacing ones that are actually unraveling.



Distressed jeans that are coming apart are a waste of wardrobe space.

It's up to you how distressed you like your denim, but once the rips in your jeans begin to tear more than they're designed to, there's no going back.



You aren't likely to get much wear out of your old Halloween costumes.

Unless you're planning to wear the same costume again, it's a good idea to retire any Halloween threads you have in your closet.



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4 of the most dangerous plastic surgeries — and what can happen if they go wrong

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Quickly transforming one’s appearance is possible through plastic surgery. But it’s important to look past the beautiful noses and sculpted cheeks to the reality of cosmetic surgery: that, like all surgery, it can be dangerous, whether due to the nature of the procedure itself or because of serious complications.

INSIDER spoke with two renowned plastic surgeons to determine which plastic surgery procedures are the riskiest and which dangerous complications can occur as a result of each surgery.

Brazilian butt lifts are popular but dangerous procedures.

A lot of people are lining up for Brazilian butt lifts to get the derrieres of their dreams via a procedure that enlarges the buttock area by injecting it with fat, said Dr. T.Y. Steven Ip, a bi-coastal plastic surgeon.

"Often this fat is taken from other areas of the body, but occasionally, if the person is too thin, people turn to fillers or implants," he said, noting that using silicone as a filler is dangerous because it can migrate and leach onto adjacent structures.

Further, this procedure has become risky because counterfeit fillers are rampant on the market and many unqualified doctors are performing illegal injections.

Whether you're using fat or fillers, a major risk factor of the procedure is the way the injection is done, Dr. Ip said, "There are major blood vessels, deep in the musculature of the area, and if injecting and trying to really enhance the area, often times the injection can go too deep and violate the veins."

The result could be fat or fillers entering the bloodstream and then the circulatory system — potentially causing a lethal pulmonary embolism.



Tummy tucks aren't as simple as they might seem.

It might seem easy to trim a little excess fat off one's stomach for a nice smooth profile, but Dr. Ip said that a tummy tuck procedure, also known as abdominoplasty, can cause blood clots.

"With this procedure, you are really tightening up the core and cinching everything together, which can back things up," he said. "The recovery for this surgery can be dangerous as you have to stay crunched up and are immobilized for a bit. You don't want to get up and move around very much, so the blood can stagnate, and when it dislodges, these blood clots can go into your lungs."

He said that the risk is greater for patients who are older, are on hormones, have a history of cancer, have had previous surgeries, or are a little overweight.



Large-volume liposuction can send the patient into literal shock.

If you're looking to get rid of a lot of fat all at once, large-volume liposuction might seem like the answer — but it comes with its own risks. The procedure can cause fluid to shift in the body, which, in turn, can cause dehydration and possibly hypovolemic shock, said Dr. Ip. Depending on how the procedure is performed, there is also the potential for blood loss.

He added, "When combined with other procedures, like a facelift or tummy tuck, it is dangerous because of the amount of time the patient is under."



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24 things that are considered 'normal' in the US but the rest of the world finds weird

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orange juice pouring drink ice cubesSometimes people in the US forget that the way we do things isn't necessarily the way it's done everywhere else. 

That doesn’t necessarily mean these American customs are bad, it just means that they aren’t the norm throughout the world. Here are some regular things we do in the US that people from other cultures might think is a bit abnormal. 

Using money that is all the same color.

In the US, dollar bills are all the same shade of green, and they all look very similar, aside from slightly different images.

If you travel to other countries, you’ll find that their bills are typically all different colors and sizes according to what they’re worth. Many foreigners find our currency to be a bit confusing, since it all looks the same.



Putting a lot of ice in our drinks.

One small thing that stands out when you visit Europe is that they don’t use a lot of ice — at most restaurants, you won’t get it unless you ask for it.

Americans are some of the only people who use an excess of ice in their drinks. Articles have even written about why we do it. The Smithsonian believes it may be related to our "more is more" vibe in the US.



Using "America" or "Americans" to describes ourselves, our customs, and our country.

If you grew up in the US, you may think of "America" and "United States" as interchangeable. As it turns out, much of the rest of the world does not.

The United States is not the only "America" out there — there's also the rest of North America and all of South America. Many can’t understand why we refer to the US as "America," and people from other countries often refer to our country as simply "the States."



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Here's everyone who has been charged and convicted in Mueller's Russia probe so far

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Paul Manafort, former chairman of the Trump campaign, was found guilty on eight federal charges of bank and tax fraud in a Virginia court on Tuesday. The jury failed to reach unanimous verdicts on 10 other charges. The judge in the case declared a mistrial on those.

This ends the first of two trials Manafort is facing as part of the special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.

Since taking over the investigation last May, Mueller's team has charged four Americans once affiliated with Trump's campaign or administration, 13 Russian nationals, 12 Russian intelligence officers, three Russian companies, and two other people.

Here's everyone who's been charged in the Mueller probe so far:

SEE ALSO: Meet Robert Mueller, the former FBI director and tenacious investigator leading the Trump-Russia probe

DON'T MISS: Paul Manafort found guilty of 8 counts of tax fraud, bank fraud, and failure to report foreign bank accounts

Paul Manafort, former Trump campaign chairman

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was found guilty on eight federal counts of bank and tax fraud on Tuesday. Manafort was convicted on five counts of tax fraud, two counts of bank fraud, and one count of failure to report foreign bank accounts.

He was facing a total of 18 counts, but the jury failed to reach unanimous verdicts on 10 of them. The judge in the case declared a mistrial on those 10 counts. Manafort could face years in prison when he's sentenced.

Manafort surrendered to federal authorities on October 30, 2017, after he was indicted, along with his business associate Rick Gates, on 12 counts, including conspiracy against the US and money laundering.

He was forced to step down as Trump's campaign chairman in May 2016 after coming under fire for his connections to Russian oligarchs and his past lobbying efforts abroad.

Manafort was also associated with at least 15 bank accounts and 10 companies in Cyprus, dating back to 2007, NBC News reported in March, and the FBI has issued grand-jury subpoenas to several banks for Manafort's records.

Trump's former campaign chairman is accused of committing crimes while working as an unregistered lobbyist in the US for the Ukrainian government and pro-Russia interests beginning in 2006.

His second trial begins in Washington on September 17.

 



Rick Gates, one of Manafort's business partners

In October 2017, Gates was indicted along with Manafort on 12 counts, including conspiracy against the US, making false statements, and failing to file reports of foreign bank and financial accounts. He at first pleaded not guilty on all counts.

Gates joined Trump election efforts in the spring of 2016, working as Manafort's deputy. He traveled with Trump and grew close with many top campaign officials.

After Manafort was ousted as Trump's campaign chief in August 2016, Gates continued working on behalf of the soon-to-be president, helping fundraise $25 million for the pro-Trump nonprofit America First Policies and working on Trump's inaugural committee. As Mueller's probe intensified in the early months of the Trump administration, Gates left the nonprofit altogether.

But as recently as June 2017, The Daily Beast reported that Gates was still visiting the White House and working under Tom Barrack, who has remained one of Trump's most trusted advisers.

Gates opted to take a plea deal in late February, pleading guilty to one charge of lying to investigators and one charge of conspiracy in exchange for becoming a cooperating witness in the Mueller probe. He testified against Manafort as the prosecution's star witness in its case in Virginia.

Gates confessed to committing crimes with Manafort, and also stealing millions of dollars from his longtime business partner to finance an extramartial affair.

Defense attorneys sought to paint Gates as the mastermind of his and Manafort's tax and bank fraud.



George Papadopoulos, a former Trump campaign adviser

On the same day Mueller's office announced the indictments of Manafort and Gates, it was revealed that George Papadopoulos, a 30-year-old former Trump adviser, had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia.

According to documents that were unsealed by the Mueller investigation, Papadopoulos had made at least six attempts to set up a meeting between the Trump campaign and Russian representatives throughout the course of the 2016 presidential campaign, using a London-based professor named Joseph Mifsud and a female Russian national as conduits.

He was arrested October 5, 2017, and subsequently cooperated with Mueller's team.

Trump has described Papadopoulos as a low-level volunteer.

"Few people knew the young, low level volunteer named George, who has already proven to be a liar," Trump tweeted following news of the guilty plea. "Check the DEMS!"

Special counsel Robert Mueller last week recommended that Papadopoulos be sentenced to as many as six months in prison.



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Manafort and Cohen dominate the front pages of major newspapers after Trump's nightmare Tuesday

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Newsrooms across the US grappled with an avalanche of fast-moving news on Tuesday, as pivotal news surround some of President Donald Trump's close associates developed just minutes apart.

Trump's longtime personal attorney, Michael Cohen, pleaded guilty to eights counts of fraud — including making a campaign finance violation related to a $130,000 payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels in exchange for her silence.

Cohen claimed that the payment was made "at the direction of the candidate" with "the purpose of influencing the election." Lanny Davis, Cohen's personal attorney, confirmed that candidate was Trump.

And in Virginia, Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman, also pleaded guilty to eight counts of fraud. Members of the jury could not agree on 10 other federal charges Manafort had been facing. US District Judge T.S. Ellis declared a mistrial on those counts.

Here's a preview of the front pages of several US newspapers set to run Wednesday morning.

SEE ALSO: Michael Cohen's lawyer says his client has information about Trump 'that should be of interest' to Mueller

The New York Times: PLEADING GUILTY, COHEN IMPLICATES PRESIDENT



New York Daily News: 'ALL THE PRESIDENT'S HENCHMEN'



The Washington Post: 'Convictions tighten squeeze on Trump'



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How a no-deal Brexit could cripple Britain

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LONDON — As the UK edges towards Brexit with little sign of an agreement, the once-unthinkable prospect of a no-deal Brexit has become a realistic one.

On Thursday, the UK government will publish its first batch of no-deal technical notices, advising businesses and consumers on how it is preparing for the prospect of leaving the EU empty-handed.

But while ministers continue to insist that "no deal would be better than a bad deal," the truth is that the consequences of such a messy exit would stretch to almost every corner of British life.

They would threaten cancer treatments, food and medicine supplies, insurance policies, and the functioning of the NHS, as well as the existence of entire industries within the UK.

Here are just some of the things that could happen if May fails to secure a Brexit deal.

SEE ALSO: British trucks would be blocked from entering Europe under no-deal Brexit, industry leader warns

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The NHS could run out of drugs

Most people take the day-to-day functioning of the NHS for granted. But the flow of medical supplies — cancer medicines, vaccines, clinical devices, and blood — are dependent on complex supply chains across Europe which are designed to be traded within the single market.

IN a leaked letter between NHS chiefs reported this week, Simon Stevens, chief executive of NHS England, warned: "Public health and disease control coordination could also suffer, and our efforts to reassure, retain and attract the European workforce on which the NHS relies could also be jeopardized."

Around 45 million packs of medicine go from the UK to Europe every month and 37 million packs travel in the opposite direction. Every single one of those needs to be licensed and tested and certified by the European medicines regulator.

At the moment, a test in the UK is valid in the EU and a test in the EU is valid in the UK. If the UK left without a deal, that would cease to be the case, according to the Brexit Health Alliance.

Licenses held by a UK company to sell medicines in the EU would become void overnight, meaning that 361 products (37% of the market) could not be sold in Europe. Many of those are life-saving drugs.

Conversely, where licenses were held in the EU, there would likely be the disruption of their supply in the UK. That means the UK would be forced to find an arrangement for the 978 medicines sold across the country which were issued under EU rules.

Several pharma firms like AstraZeneca — which produces cancer, heart and lung drugs — have started to increase their stockpiles in Europe for exactly this reason. The company also says it would have to test medicines in both the UK and EU to ensure they could cross the border in all scenarios. 

But AstraZeneca conceded that it could not guarantee its emergency planning would succeed.



Customs checks could delay treatment of critical injuries

Customs checks at borders would also pose a huge problem for the care and treatment of people critically injured during emergencies.

Accident and emergency trauma packs — which are full of equipment and medicines — are often flown into the UK within hours of being ordered.

During times of large-scale emergencies, such as terrorist attacks, the short time frame is especially necessary because a large number of people are suddenly injured.

Hospitals tend not to stockpile these supplies because they have a short shelf-life. Doing so would mean many packs were wasted at great expense.

Under a no-deal scenario, customs checks between the UK and EU would increase dramatically because the UK would be a third country with no arrangement in place to ease the flow of goods. The prospect of having to wait even a few extra hours for such supplies could be a matter of life and death.



There would be huge queues as British trucks are barred from entering Europe

British lorries would be barred from entering Europe under a no deal Brexit, according to an industry chief who spoke to Business Insider.

James Hookham, deputy chief executive of the Freight Transport Association (FTA), told BI that a no deal Brexit would see Britain revert to an old set of international arrangements which handed it just 103 permits to cover the 300,000 journeys made by British trucks make to Europe every year.

That would, in essence, mean the bulk of Britain's lorry fleet was blocked from entering Europe the day after Brexit in March next year, should May fail to secure the transitional deal which is still being negotiated. This would affect hundreds if not thousands of businesses with EU customers.

That, in turn, would spell chaos at Britain's ports, which are unprepared for such an outcome. Dover does not currently hold the necessary capacity to hold the lorries queueing to move across the border, meaning miles-long tailbacks on motorways leading to the port were inevitable.

The government is reportedly considering a plan to turn a 13-mile stretch of the M26 in Kent into a lorry park in order to cope with those tailbacks. Officials are reportedly considering turning the road into a "holding area" for up to 1,400 goods vehicles to try and ease the gridlock as 10,000 lorries a day suddenly required customs checks to enter France. 

 



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Sleep deprivation can kill you — here's what sleeping less than 7 hours per night does to your body and brain

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About a third of US adults don't get enough sleep.

Unfortunately, sleep deprivation has serious consequences for your brain and body.

Many people think they can get by on less than seven to nine hours per night — the amount of sleep doctors recommend for most adults — or say they need to sleep less because of work or family obligations.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently acknowledged in an interview with the New York Times that his long work hours are taking a toll on his well-being and raising concerns among his friends.

That prompted Ariana Huffington to post an open letter to Musk about his sleep schedule, telling him that he was "demonstrating a wildly outdated, anti-scientific and horribly inefficient way of using human energy."

Musk posted his response on Twitter at 2:30 a.m.: "I just got home from the factory. You think this is an option. It is not."

Musk seems to understand that working 120-hour weeks is harmful. As sleep expert and neuroscientist Matthew Walker previously told Business Insider, "the shorter your sleep, the shorter your life."

The vast majority of adults need seven to nine hours of nightly sleep, and kids have to get even more, though needs do vary from person to person. Some incredibly rare people can actually get by on a few hours of sleep per night, while others on the opposite end of the spectrum are sometimes called "long sleepers" because they need 11 hours nightly.

But regardless of your body's clock, a lack of sleep will cause your physical and mental health to suffer. 

Here are 30 health consequences of sleep deprivation.

SEE ALSO: Elon Musk says he's so exhausted that friends are 'really concerned' — here's how much sleep you really need to stay healthy

Sleep deprivation is linked to higher risk for certain cancers.

Sleep deprivation and a disrupted sleep schedules have been linked to increased risk for a number of cancersmost notably colon and breast cancers.



Skin doesn't heal as well from damage when you are tired, leading to skin aging.

Poor sleep quality is strongly correlated to chronic skin problems, according to research from the University of Wisconsin. Studies have also shown that when skin is damaged by the sun or other factors, it doesn't heal as well in poor sleepers, so those people wind up showing more signs of skin aging.



Tired people have a harder time controlling their impulses, which leads to unhealthy behavior and weight gain.

People who don't get enough sleep have a harder time resisting high-calorie foods, more cravings for unhealthy meals, and difficulty controlling their impulses. Researchers think hormonal imbalances that result from sleep deprivation are responsible for this, since those imbalances are linked to a high body mass index and obesity.



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8 lessons couples can learn from Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' relationship

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have been married for six years. In interviews, they consistently boast about each other's achievements and express their gratitude for having found each other. They also, sometimes, share tips and tricks on how they make their marriage successful. 

Of course, it’s impossible to know exactly what goes on in Lively and Reynolds’ relationship, but from what they've revealed about their private life, it seems they can teach us about what goes into a relationship.

Here are the lessons regular couples can learn from Lively and Reynolds’ marriage. 

Don’t take things so seriously.

If you're going to be in a lasting relationship, you need to be able to make each other laugh— and that's something that Reynolds and Lively do on the regular. Just look at his Twitter, which is actually something that Lively told Glamour makes her laugh all the time.

"I'm so in love with him when he writes that stuff," she told the magazine in September 2017. "I mean, I'm in love with him most of the time, but especially with that."



Always be supportive of each other.

If you pay attention to their public appearances, you'll probably notice there's never a time where one of them shows up on a red carpet without the other. Reynolds and Lively are always willing to cheer each other on and be each other's biggest fan, and regular couples should try to do the same for each other. 



Practice empathy with each other.

Many married couples will say that their partner makes them a better person, and in Lively and Reynolds' case, it's the way she's taught him empathy that he says has truly changed him, which he shared when he talked to Human of New York about her.

"She always responds with empathy. She meets anger with empathy. She meets hate with empathy," Reynolds said. "She'll take the time to imagine what happened to a person when they were five or six years old. And she's made me a more empathetic person. I had a very fractured relationship with my father. Before he died, she made me remember things I didn't want to remember. She made me remember the good times."



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The Nintendo Switch is the best place to play indie games — here are 13 'Nindies' you shouldn't miss

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Most people probably bought their Nintendo Switch for the incredible Nintendo-made games: "Super Mario Odyssey,""Zelda: Breath of the Wild," and "Mario Kart 8" are all critically acclaimed top sellers.

But one of the best aspects of the Nintendo Switch is its ever-growing library of "indie" games from smaller-scale or independent publishers.

Nintendo lovingly calls these games "Nindies."

Indie games are perfect for the Nintendo Switch. Since they tend to be smaller and not as visually complex as console games like "Call of Duty," these games often run very smoothly on Nintendo's hardware — and they're affordable, too. But the best part is that you can take these addictive games with you: Unlike the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, any game you play on the Switch in your living room can also be played while on the go, which is perfect for long commutes or trips.

If you're wondering where to start, these are the 13 best indie games for the Nintendo Switch that are worth your money:

SEE ALSO: 10 reasons you should buy a Nintendo Switch instead of the PlayStation 4

Stardew Valley

From Nintendo:

"You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?"

Price: $15



Super Meat Boy

From Nintendo:

"Super Meat Boy is a tough as nails platformer where you play as an animated cube of meat who's trying to save his girlfriend (who happens to be made of bandages) from an evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux."

Price: $15



Enter the Gungeon

From Nintendo:

"Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past."

Price: $15



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Everything you need to know about the mysterious history of 'Half-Life 3': The game that never was

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The story of a video game called "Half-Life 3" is a long and complicated one. 

As many gamers will recall, the final installment of the "Half-Life" episodic trilogy (formally known as "Half-Life 2: Episode 3,") was first announced back in 2006, to the delight of a dedicated cult following of the series, but the game has yet to be released 12 years later, and the company behind the series has no official plans to manifest the game any time soon.

While this substantial delay would normally be enough to convince any fan base that the project had been abandoned long ago, there have been just enough cryptic updates, leaks, and rumors out of Valve, the game platform that created the franchise, to keep the Half-Life diehards on their toes, and many gamers are still holding out for the lost-but-not-forgotten conclusion to the beloved series.

And while this long, tragic story isn't likely to have a happy ending, it's a fascinating look at just how far fans of a beloved franchise will go to keep their hope alive, and how it even resulted in the creation of an internet meme that still continues to crop up on social media and forums.

So for those who haven't kept up with the series over the last 12 years, here's a brief timeline of the Half-Life saga: a tale of broken promises, disappointed fans, and undying hope: 

SEE ALSO: Microsoft's Xbox One is getting a truly bizarre-looking controller with two giant buttons — take a look

First, a quick Half-Life recap.

The Half-Life series consists of four psychological thriller, first-person shooter games that follow protagonist Gordon Freeman, a physicist who battles an alien invasion that he inadvertently helped unleash.

First released in 1998, Half-Life won over 50 Game of the Year awards and is commonly praised as one of the greatest — and most influential — games of all time. Half-Life 2 was also critically acclaimed when it came out in 2004, and became known for its relatively advanced computer graphics and incorporation of artificial intelligence.

 



After the second game, developers at Valve adopted a new "episodic" strategy, which involved releasing shorter games more frequently, to avoid another 6-year development gap between releases. This led to the release of Half-Life 2: Episode 1 (2006) and Half-Life 2: Episode 2 (2007).

Half-Life 2: Episode 3 was scheduled to be released for Christmas of 2007, but was delayed several times, leading many to believe the game had been abandoned. At least, at first.



In 2008, concept art featuring the games' iconic protagonists started popping up on the internet, giving fans hope that the development was just taking longer than expected.

According to the Half-Life 3 wiki by FANDOM, several sets of concept art (like the ones uploaded to Picasa by Valve artist Andrea Wicklund pictured above) started circulating online. 

At this point, the game was still being eagerly anticipated. Valve higher-ups gave vague answers to questions about the eventual release date, including marketing director Doug Lombardo, who hinted in an interview that the company "may" make an announcement at the end of the year.

They did not make an announcement at the end of 2008, or any year since.



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