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11 film couples with big age gaps

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Few things are quite as emotionally gripping as a fictional whirlwind romance — perhaps even more so when it’s displayed on the big screen. Some of the greatest love stories of all time come by way of the cinema, but what happens when an undeniable age gap comes along with it?

Here are 11 of the biggest age gaps between actors who played love interests.

Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones had nearly four decades between them in "Entrapment."

Connery was 69 when he played the thief-turned-unlikely partner opposite Zeta-Jones, who was 30 at the time of filming this 1999 crime thriller.



Scarlett Johansson was 17 years old when she filmed "Lost in Translation" alongside 51-year-old Bill Murray.

A single kiss might’ve been the only physical moment between them, but Johansson and Murray’s chemistry was strong despite a 34-year age gap. Johansson was 17 when the movie was filmed.



Jack Nicholson has a fleeting fling with a woman less than half is age in “Something’s Gotta Give.”

Amanda Peet was 31 years old when she starred as the woman who originally catches Nicholson’s eye in this 2003 romantic comedy. Nicholson’s character claims he has a thing for younger women, and this one, in particular, was 35 years younger than the real-life actor.



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I tried the 'healthy' fast-casual chain that Californians love, and I was disappointed

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  • Lemonade is a California-based fast-casual chain.
  • It's part of the "fast slow food" movement, which aims to serve up healthy fare quickly and relatively cheaply.
  • During a recent trip to Los Angeles, I decided to try out Lemonade for myself.

Lemonade is trying to sweeten California's fast-casual dining scene.

The menu? "Seasonal Southern California comfort food." What that seems to mean is a lot of lean proteins, leafy salads, and entreés like poke made from seasonal produce. Oh, and fresh-pressed lemonade, of course.

The first store opened in 2008, and it has expanded slowly across Southern California and into Northern California as well. The expansion has been fueled by investments like a $22 million infusion from Butterfly in 2016 and an undisclosed amount from KKR in 2014. It now has 28 locations up and down the state. 

Lemonade's food is served cafeteria-style, à la carte and complete with trays. Only some of the cooking is done on-site. Some items are finished in-store after being supplied by a central kitchen.

It's been a hit with Californians, so on a recent trip to Los Angeles, I decided I needed to try it myself. Here's what it was like: 

SEE ALSO: Nike has unveiled a new way to try on sneakers at its stores without talking to anyone. Here's how it works.

I visited one of Lemonade's newest stores, located on Abbot-Kinney in the heart of Venice. It's one of Lemonade's "next-generation" stores, and it opened in 2017.

Source: QSR



As I first step foot in the store, I am immediately overwhelmed. It's lunchtime on a Saturday, and the restaurant is filled with hungry Angelenos. The decor feels very California chic.



A quick look at the menu makes me no less anxious. I have no idea what to order, and there isn't anyone I can ask before i get up to the counter.



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Before-and-after satellite photos show the staggering amount of water Hurricane Florence dumped on North Carolina

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Hurricane Florence before and after

Hurricane Florence was the worst flooding event in East Coast history, according to some reports.

The storm churned into North Carolina on September 14, bringing storm surge, flooding, and intense rainfall. More than 33 inches of rain fell in parts of the state.

Thousands of people evacuated their homes, at least 37 people died, and millions lost power. More than 100,000 homes are still without electricity days after the storm. The flooding also caused rivers to overflow, fields to fill with water, and millions of farm animals to drown. Agricultural losses will be in the billions.

The damage continues to mount — new reports indicate that a dam breach is causing coal ash from a power plant to spill into a river.

While these reports from the ground show how difficult and devastating the storm has been, images from above provide a different perspective on the flooding.

Below we've embedded a series of aerial satellite images from NOAA, ESRI Disaster Response, and Digital Globe that show parts of North Carolina before and after the storm. You can swipe back and forth to see the damage Florence has caused.

SEE ALSO: I embedded with US Marines on a Hurricane Florence search and rescue mission — here's what happened

Beaches like those seen here on Bald Head Island were flooded by storm surge as well as heavy rainfall.



Around Carolina Beach, lakes overflowed into surrounding areas.



The Cape Fear River, shown here, and other rivers overflowed their banks, with water saturating nearby land.



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12 little things you're doing when traveling that could be putting you in danger

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Traveling can be a great way to experience new cultures and make memories. It can also be a hazardous endeavor, especially if you don’t know the potentially dangerous consequences of making some simple mistakes.  

Here are a few risky things you didn’t even realize you were doing when traveling.

You post your vacation photos before getting home

Though you might be salivating at the thought of posting those gorgeous vacation shots to your social media channels, wait until you get home. Otherwise, you’re essentially advertising to the internet that your home and vehicle are currently unattended, Livewire pointed out. Keeping news of your vacation offline until you return is one way to prevent people from knowing your stuff is unprotected.



You don’t have someone pick up your mail

Letting your mail pile up on your doorstep or in your mailbox as another signal to potential burglars that you’re away from home. Call the post office and ask them to hold your mail until you return, or ask a neighbor or friend to swing by and grab your letters for you.



You read your guidebook in public

It’s impossible not to look like a clueless tourist while hunched over a glossy guidebook on a street corner. This kind of behavior marks you out as a potential target for scam artists, pick-pockets, or nearby vendors who are eager to jack up prices for tourists. Download a digital version of your guidebook to your phone or do your reading in a more private spot like a cafe or restroom.



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9 things to keep in your bag that could save a life

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With hurricane season in full swing and blizzard season on its way, it's important to be prepared in case disaster strikes.

Here are nine everyday items you might already have in your bag that could save a life.

A whistle

A whistle's high-pitched sound can be heard from far away, making it a crucial tool to alert rescuers of one's location in the event of an earthquake or other natural disaster. It's also useful for walking alone at night to scare off attackers or signal for help.



A water bottle

One of the most important resources humans need to survive in any dangerous situation, from a natural disaster to getting lost on a hike, is access to clean water. Humans can only last three to four days without it.

A water bottle itself can also function as a water filter. Another potential use in a power outage is to shine a flashlight through the bottom of a water bottle to amplify the light.



Lip balm

A tube of lip balm can function as a candle with the addition of a piece of string or even a tampon string, providing heat and light in a case where both are necessary such as a blizzard that results in a power outage.



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A photographer traveled the world to explore over 100 abandoned locations in 6 months — and the photos are incredible

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  • Simon Yeung spent the last six months traveling the world to photograph abandoned places.
  • These pictures provide glimpses into locations people don't usually get to see.
  • His photographs have garnered over 14,000 followers on Instagram.

 

Abandoned places are eerie and enticing, but many of us wouldn't venture in to see them for ourselves. Thanks to Simon Yeung, however, we can peek inside some of the world's most stunning abandoned spots.

The photographer has been traveling the globe capturing hauntingly beautiful abandoned locations, garnering him over 14,000 followers on Instagram.

Keep scrolling to see why.

Yeung was a photographer focused on architecture and landscapes.

Many of his early photos on Instagram are of those two things — that is, before he discovered his passion for abandoned places.



But he always liked doing things that aren't mainstream.

Yeung told INSIDER that he got started exploring abandoned locations when he visited his sister in Paris. "I was Googling off-the-beaten-track things to do there, and one of the things that came up was the abandoned railway line that goes around all of Paris," he said.



Photographing abandoned places started as a hobby, but quickly turned into an all-consuming obsession.

"I can only describe it as pure escapism and I consider myself fortunate to have seen so many incredible places," he said.



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9 things you should know before taking supplements

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 40% of Americans take some sort of supplement each day. This amounts to what Market Watch refers to as a staggering $37 billion industry between multivitamins, supplements, and protein powders. Despite those numbers, there's a growing amount of research suggesting that supplements are, for the most part, unnecessary.

One major problem with them is that they don't exactly do what they claim, or at least not what we've been led to believe they're going to do. There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings about vitamins and minerals in terms of what is needed, how much is needed, and what the positive and negative side effects are.

There are legitimate reasons, like a true deficiency, that require the use of vitamin and mineral supplements. Speak with your doctor about whether or not a deficiency exists or if you have any concerns about your current supplements.

If you're struggling to wade through all of the information about supplements, read on. These are some of the things you need to know before deciding to start taking supplements.

There's not a "one size fits all" approach to supplementing.

The first question you may ask yourself when it comes to supplements is whether or not you need them. The short answer is maybe.

Although most people are able to get the adequate amount of vitamins and minerals from their diet, there are some groups who may need a supplement. The National Institute of Health, for example, notes that you may need extra support if you're pregnant or a vegan. During pregnancy, getting enough iron is critical to helping prevent birth defects. Additionally, vegans may fall short on nutrients found primarily in animal proteins, like B12.

Carol Haggans, a registered dietitian and consultant to NIH, said, "vitamin B12 mostly comes from meat, fish and dairy foods, so vegans may consider taking a supplement to be sure to get enough of it." 

Other conditions may affect the absorption of certain vitamins and require supplements, and of course, protein supplements can be added for those whose lifestyle requires them.

 



Too much of certain vitamins and minerals can have adverse effects.

The human body needs vitamins and minerals in order to operate as efficiently as possible, but only in certain amounts. WebMd notes that too much of certain ones can be as dangerous, if not more so, than having too little. An excess of vitamin B6 can cause nerve pain, fat-soluble vitamins can be toxic at high levels, and too much vitamin C can cause nausea and diarrhea, as further noted by WebMD.

Be sure to check the UL (tolerable upper intake level) for the supplements you're taking, and note that it's different for each vitamin or mineral. And be aware that the UL is the limit for all sources of a vitamin, meaning if you get some from food and some from a supplement, you'll hit that limit faster.



Understand the difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.

Some vitamins are water-soluble, which means the body uses what it needs of them and gets rid of any excess through urine. Fat-soluble vitamins, on the other hand, are stored by the body for long periods of time in the case of excess. These are the ones, specifically vitamins A and K, that need special attention paid to them to be sure you're not consuming more than the upper intake level, according to MedicineNet.



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15 of Mr. Rogers' most inspiring quotes on love, life, and change

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Fred Rogers brought optimism, love and inspiration into homes for 33 years with his show "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood."

Rogers died in 2003, but Netflix released a documentary about his life last March on what would have been his 90th birthday.

These are Fred Rogers' most inspirational quotes— from both on and off the air.

On the state of the world:

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'"



On love:

"To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now."



On processing emotions:

"When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary."



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THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'One Tree Hill' 15 years later

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When "One Tree Hill" first premiered 15 years ago, viewers were introduced to a high school crew they would grow to love for nine full seasons. 

Lucas, Haley, Brooke, Peyton, and Nathan were a complicated bunch who went from rivals to friends to couples, despite all the issues that came between them. And even when Lucas and Peyton left the series during season six, the show still continued for another three seasons, adding new characters for fans to adore. 

The teen drama also helped launch the careers of stars like Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush.

Here's what the cast of "One Tree Hill" has been up to since the show first premiered in 2003. 

Chad Michael Murray played Lucas Scott, a high school basketball star and writer who was Haley's best friend and Nathan's half-brother. Lucas eventually married Peyton, and they had a daughter.

Murray had small recurring roles on "Gilmore Girls" and "Dawson's Creek" and was in "Freaky Friday" before he broke out on "One Tree Hill." He left the series after the sixth season.  



Murray was recently on CMT's "Sun Records."

Murray's credits include "Fruitvale Station,""Left Behind,""Scream Queens," and "Agent Carter."

He was married to his "One Tree Hill" co-star Sophia Bush for five months in 2005. He is now married to his "Chosen" co-star Sarah Roemer and they have two kids.  



Hilarie Burton played Peyton Sawyer, an artist, music lover, and cheerleader. She was best friends with Brooke and dated Nathan off and on before marrying Lucas and having a daughter.

Burton started her career as a video DJ for MTV's "Total Request Live" before she was cast on "One Tree Hill." 



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10 surprising costs of losing weight

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Losing weight is a difficult feat, and it can come with unexpected impacts to your time, money, and energy. Here's what you need to know if you're thinking about losing weight, or are already on your weight-loss journey.

Healthy foods can be more costly.

Eating healthier takes a little more time and a little more money. When you're not focused on being health conscious, you can easily satisfy your hunger by going through a drive-thru or grabbing something from the vending machine. When you are focused on your health, or a specific fitness goal like weight loss, you're better off to prepare your own food than to eat out, making it a more time-consuming process, especially if you live somewhere like a food desert.

When you prepare your own food, you know exactly what's in it and how it was made. Although it takes a bit longer and costs more to buy most nutrient-dense foods, as long as you live in an area where you have access to grocery stores, it might not be as difficult as you'd expect to make the switch to more healthful food habits.

A study done by Harvard found that eating a healthy diet only costs about $1.50 more per day than an unhealthy diet does.



Losing weight might cost you energy.

Often times losing weight requires increased physical activity and decreased calorie consumption, both of which cost you energy and lead to decreased energy overall, according to Only My Health.

To lessen the negative effects of lower energy levels, it'll be important to know just how many calories you should be consuming, and the types of foods that your body needs specific to your goals, body type, and overall health. There's no single caloric amount that's right for everyone, so be sure to work with a nutritionist, registered dietitian, or clinician to figure out what's right for you.



You may have to buy a new wardrobe.

As you lose weight, your clothes might not fit quite like they used to. If you only lose a small amount of weight your clothes may fit better, finally allowing you to get back into your favorite pair of skinny jeans, if you lose a more drastic amount of weight, you may find that your clothes just don't fit anymore.

Some individuals will have to or want to, buy new clothes to fit the new, smaller version of themselves, which is a surprising cost of weight loss many don't think about.



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17 lazy beauty hacks that shave time off of your beauty routine

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We all wish we had endless time to get ready in the morning, but the truth is, most of us don't. In a rush to get to work, we often don't have time to go through a complicated makeup routine. Thankfully, there's a couple of ways to cut your time in half.

INSIDER searched the web to find the ultimate time-saving beauty hacks — here are our favorite ones.

You can use your lipstick as a blush and eyeshadow.

We usually think our lipsticks are reserved for, well, our lips. But, they actually have a creamy consistency that's great for adding a little rosiness to our cheeks and blend smoothly enough to become a great subtle (or not-so-subtle) color for your eyes. Her World suggested dabbing some lipstick wherever you want, and you're ready to go.



You don't need to apply foundation all over your face.

This hack from Beauty and blog suggested instead of slathering and blending forever, just use your foundation to cover trouble spots. Simply dot and blend some foundation onto areas you want to cover up instead of buying concealer. 



Use a credit card to create a straight eyeliner wing.

If you don't have a steady hand, then creating a sharp winged line is nearly impossible to accomplish. Now, you can take the trial and error out of creating pointed wings by simply grabbing a credit card (or any small business card) and use it as a straight edge, said Girly Virly. 



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16 celebrities you probably forgot guest-starred on 'One Tree Hill'

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"One Tree Hill" ran for nine seasons and featured a number of celebrity cameos. 

From bands including Fall Out Boy to a young Evan Peters, stars turned up on the series for small roles. 

Here are 16 celebrities you might've forgotten were on the series. 

Joe Manganiello played Owen Morello, a former addict and alcoholic who became sober and worked as a bartender at TRIC. He dated Brooke for a time and played Slamball with Nathan.

Manganiello has since been on "True Blood" and in the "Magic Mike" movies. He was also in "Rampage." He's been married to actress Sofia Vergara since 2015. 



Pete Wentz didn't just appear with Fall Out Boy for a cameo, the bassist was on three episodes as himself and had a brief fling with Peyton.

He still performs and releases music with Fall Out Boy. Wentz also founded DCD2 Records and has appeared on other TV shows including Nickelodeon's "School of Rock." He has one son with his ex-wife Ashlee Simpson and two kids with his girlfriend Meagan Camper. 



Ashley Rickards played Sam Walker, Brooke's foster daughter during the show's sixth season.

Rickards went on to star on "Awkward" and was recently on "The Flash." 



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We went to a big-time college football game in Texas and it proved it is still better than sitting at home

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With the influx of 60-inch, high-definition televisions and sports bars with 50 TVs on every corner, sports teams have to get more creative to keep fans coming to the games. 

We recently attended the much-anticipated Texas-USC game in Austin, and it is clear, there is still nothing like going to the game, and experiencing the pre-game festivities and excitement with thousands of other people.

At the University of Texas, one thing they have added is a large school-run tailgating experience outside of the stadium with everything the fans need, and more. Take a tour below.

We must be in the right place.



Welcome to college football, Texas style.



While traditional tailgating can be found in plenty of places, we were more interested in the new tailgate outside of the stadium run by the school, "Bevo Blvd."



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Your iPhone's camera just got an upgrade thanks to iOS 12 — here are all the ways it changed

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Your iPhone's camera just got some exciting new upgrades.

The latest version of Apple's iPhone and iPad operating system, iOS 12, arrived on Monday, which means devices as old as the iPhone 5S can get a free upgrade. The new OS includes notable additions like a standalone Measure app that's like a virtual tape measure, tools to combat smartphone addiction, grouped notifications, and more.

But some of the most exciting changes are to the camera and Photos app. Apple made some upgrades designed to not only make using the Photos app easier and more intuitive, but improve your phone's camera.

Here's a look at all the new photo features in iOS 12:

SEE ALSO: Here are all the major changes coming to iPhones and iPads with iOS 12

Let's start with the camera itself. One of the improvements in iOS 12 is portrait lighting, a camera feature for the iPhone 8 Plus and later models.

Apple debuted portrait lighting last year on the iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus. The feature allows users to add effects to portrait-mode images that mimic various lighting scenarios inside a portrait studio.

Critics weren't exactly impressed by portrait lighting, and it's hard to imagine it's a feature used often.

Still, any update is welcome, and Apple says the camera can now generate a mask when it detects a person in the frame, better separating the person from the rest of the image.



Apple improved Animoji for iPhone X users and added a few new characters.

With iOS 12, Animoji can now wink and stick out their tongues.

Apple also added four new Animoji characters: a ghost, a koala, a tiger, and a T-rex.



Apple introduced Memoji, customizable avatars that look like you.

Apple added Memoji, customizable avatars that work similarly to Animoji, in iOS 12. Memoji can work by themselves in iMessage or be used during group FaceTime chats.

Memoji are available only for the iPhone X and above.



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6 reasons you should buy the iPhone 8 over the new iPhone XS (AAPL)

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Apple may have just unveiled brand-new iPhones, but there's still plenty to like about its older devices — and they're now cheaper than ever before.

After introducing the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max on Wednesday, Apple dropped the prices of some older devices. While the priciest iPhone now exceeds $1,100, a year-old phone like the iPhone 8 will set you back a more manageable $600.

And the price isn't the only thing to love about the iPhone 8 — its design and specs are still competitive with Apple's new flagship phone.

Here are six reasons to buy the iPhone 8 over the new iPhone XS:

SEE ALSO: Apple just quietly killed off a bunch of older iPhone and Apple Watch models — here are the products that are gone forever

1. The iPhone 8 costs $400 less than the iPhone XS.

If you're looking for an affordable phone with up-to-date specs, the iPhone 8 is a solid option. It starts at $599, or monthly payments of $24.95.

Of course, if you're looking for more storage, the price will increase significantly. While the 64 GB option starts at $599, a 256 GB iPhone 8 costs $749.

Still, it's a better deal than the new iPhone XS, which starts at $999 and can cost as much as $1,349.



2. The iPhone 8 is lighter and thinner than the iPhone XS.

Not everyone is looking for the lightest, thinnest phone. But if that's a priority for you, the iPhone 8 is the best option.

iPhone 8:

  • Weight: 148 grams
  • Depth: 7.3 mm

iPhone XS:

  • Weight: 177 grams
  • Depth: 7.7 mm

 



3. The iPhone 8 is water-resistant and has wireless charging, just like the iPhone XS.

Just like the brand-new iPhone XS, the iPhone 8 is compatible with Qi wireless chargers. It's also water-resistant in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes.

The iPhone XS, however, is slightly more water-resistant than the iPhone 8 — Apple says it can be submerged in 2 meters of water for up to 30 minutes.



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Ibiza and Mykonos are Mediterranean islands frequented by billionaires and spring-breakers alike — but after visiting both, the winner is clear

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  • The Greek island of Mykonos is known as a party capital and is a vacation hot spot for millionaires and billionaires.
  • Ibiza, Spain, has a reputation as one of the top places to party in the world, with thumping 24-hour clubs, wild pool parties, and gorgeous beaches.
  • I recently visited both and decided to compare my experiences, as many travelers choose between those islands for their vacation.
  • While Mykonos is no doubt stunning, from its beaches to its resorts, I found it to be overpriced and overcrowded when I visited over the summer. Ibiza, on the other hand, felt accessible at different price points and relatively easy to book and enjoy, even in peak season.

If you are looking for a 24-hour party, Mediterranean beaches, and a place to vacation like the rich and famous, there are probably two destinations that come to mind: Mykonos, Greece and Ibiza, Spain.

While Ibiza has long been a party capital of the world, thanks to its association with thumping house music and super DJs like David Guetta, Mykonos is the up-and-comer. 

Over the past several years, the number of international arrivals to Mykonos has nearly doubled, as the cool rich kids and their freshly scrubbed yachts, superyachts, and mega yachts have taken to the Greek isle's inviting waters. Hundreds of thousands of vacationers have followed suit.

I had own expectations before visiting each island. In both cases, I expected to find a bifurcated paradise divided between the world's wealthy and famous having a private ball and crowds of vacationers, hard-partying dance-music junkies, and cruise-shippers peeking in for a glance.

While such a dynamic is present on both Ibiza and Mykonos, I found the two islands to be drastically different in temperaments, options, scenery, and vibe. With this in mind, I decided to compare my experiences of visiting Ibiza and Mykonos to see which is the better place to visit for most travelers.

Here's how they stack up:

SEE ALSO: I visited Ibiza, the party capital of the world, but the best part of the island is the side no one ever talks about

DON'T MISS: I visited the glittering Greek island of Mykonos, the summer destination of choice for billionaires — and it's a very different experience if you aren't swimming in money

Measuring just 33 square miles in size, Mykonos is a sunny and cool Greek island stuffed with hip boutique hotels, thumping beach clubs, haute couture shops, white sandy beaches, whitewashed alleyways, and swanky restaurants.



Located in the Balearic Islands of Spain and around 220 square miles, Ibiza is known both for its swanky beach hotels and villas frequented by the wealthy and famous and for its thumping nonstop clubbing scene.



Getting to Mykonos is pretty easy, so long as you are coming from Europe. The airport has direct connections with most major European cities (I flew in from Larnaca, Cyprus). But if you are coming from the US, you will likely have to fly to Athens first and either hop a short flight or ferry from there.



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Here's how to choose between Canon and Nikon if you're ready to ditch your phone and get a real camera

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If you're considering getting into digital photography, you're probably feeling overwhelmed. Aside from questions like, 'What is an F-stop?' or 'Why are there so many numbers in the camera names?' you're also probably wondering which brand you should choose. 

There are plenty of great camera manufacturers making all kinds of cameras —mirrorless, DSLR, point-and-shoot, and everything else under the sun. But we're only going to focus on one big question this time: Canon or Nikon?

These two companies have been going head to head for years, and they're basically industry standard in the photography world. 

Here are some of the key differences between Nikon and Canon to help you figure out which camera is right for you:

SEE ALSO: Here's how the new $400 Apple Watch Series 4 compares to last year's model, the Apple Watch Series 3

Before you decide anything, take a trip to a camera or electronics store and get a feel for the different cameras.

Neither brand is going to have a certain feature or component that the other one doesn't. The biggest differences in the camera bodies and interfaces will be in the design and location of the external buttons, and how the camera menus are set up. This will simply come down to preference. Which is more comfortable for you? Is one easier to pick up and figure out without looking at a manual? 

The design, while certainly not the most important camera function, can help you form a preference for either brand. It all comes down to comfort here. 



Next, you'll need to decide if you want a full-frame camera or a crop-sensor.

Put simply, a full-frame camera has a larger sensor — the device that captures light when you take a picture. A crop-sensor camera has a smaller sensor, and usually a smaller camera body. This doesn't necessarily mean a full-frame camera will take higher-quality images than a crop sensor, but there are a few key differences. 

First off, full-frame cameras are going to be more expensive. The camera bodies themselves will be larger, and since they're aimed at a professional audience, they're going to have features that a professional would want. This includes more shots-per-second, multiple SD card slots, and better low-light performance. 

Crop-sensor cameras are still a perfectly acceptable choice — especially for beginners. They generally won't have quite as many features as a full-frame camera, especially at entry level, but they're more than adequate. The biggest difference is hinted at in the name — the cropped sensor. Without getting into details, a crop-sensor camera won't show as much of the scene as a full-frame camera using the same lens. 

Here's an explainer from SLR Lounge that shows some examples of the differences between images taken with full-frame and crop-sensor cameras.

If price is an issue, you might want to start with a crop-sensor camera. It will get the job done, and you'll be instantly impressed with the results when compared with the photos you've been taking on your phone. 



Now, let's take a look at the different crop-sensor and full-frame options from each company. Nikon currently offers eight crop-sensor cameras on its website, but there are older models available from resellers and third parties.

Here's the crop sensor cameras Nikon currently offers on its website:

  1. D3400 ($449)
  2. D3500 ($499)
  3. D5300 ($599)
  4. D5600 ($699)
  5. D5500 ($699)
  6. D7200 ($999)
  7. D7500 ($1,149)
  8. D500 ($1,899)

(Note: some of these prices reflect the addition of an 18-55mm starter lens. You can purchase only the camera body for cheaper, and select your own lens.)



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Take a look inside the kitchen where Shake Shack is developing new creations like black sesame shakes and cold brew matcha lattes

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  • Shake Shack is opening its Innovation Kitchen on Tuesday, where it will test its new menu items and allow customers to give feedback. 
  • The test kitchen will allow Shake Shack to try more chef-driven items like the Humm Burger created by chef Daniel Humm, the Piggie Shack burger created Daniel Bouloud, an Eel Burger, and others.
  • The Innovation Kitchen is opening in the West Village, and the design was inspired by the neighborhood.

Shake Shack is opening a new restaurant on Tuesday where it will offer a rotating menu of new items and allow customers to give feedback on their favorite dishes. 

Currently, Shake Shack has been operating out of a small basement space in Midtown Manhattan, but the new Innovation Kitchen in Manhattan's West Village will allow it to test more chef-driven items on the menu before rolling them out nationwide. 

Some of the new menu items Shake Shack will be testing will be the Veggie Shack burger, which is already testing regionally, and other new products like chick’n bites, a cold brew matcha latte, and a black sesame shake.

The restaurant, which opens to the public Tuesday, will feature outdoor café seating and art installations from local artists. 

Here's what the new test kitchen is like:

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Shake Shack's Innovation Kitchen is opening in NYC's West Village.



Like most of Shake Shack's new restaurants, there are digital ordering kiosks for customers to order at. There will be one cashier alongside the kiosks.



The restaurant was designed to reflect the neighborhood its in with greenery, outdoor seating, and an art installation by local artist Josh Cochran.



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Some Apple fans are building their own ‘Hackintoshes’ — Mac computers they build themselves. And they point to a weakness with Apple's computer lineup. (AAPL)

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The only way to get Apple's MacOS operating system is to buy one of Apple's own Macs. That's pretty much the way it's always been. Or at least, that's the only official way. 

The computer pictured above is running MacOS, but it's not a Mac. It's a so-called Hackintosh — a computer built by a hobbyist, made to run MacOS on non-Apple hardware.  

You read correctly: You don't need to buy a Mac to get the Apple experience (or official Apple apps), assuming you're willing to do the work of building one. 

In a way, the reasons to buy, build, or turn your existing computer into a Hackintosh represent some of the less desirable aspects of buying a Mac from Apple — namely, that they're expensive, hard to customize, and often not exactly what you need. 

Check out some of the reasons why people build their own Hackintosh computers instead of buying a Mac from Apple, including some perspectives from tech YouTubers:

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With a Hackintosh, you can get the Apple experience for much less money than if you shelled out for a pricey Mac.

YouTuber Snazzy Labs made a $350 Hackintosh that "manages to hang with Apple's current lineup" as of January 2018, he says. 

Building your own Hackintosh also lets you run apps that only run on Macs, like Final Cut Pro X, without paying the premium that Apple's computers command at retail.

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Something to note off the bat: Legally and ethically, building a Hackintosh is kind of a grey area.

To build a Hackintosh, you need a copy of Apple's MacOS to install on it, or else what's the point? The problem is that, generally speaking, the only Apple-sanctioned way to get a copy of MacOS is to have it already installed on a Mac. 

Most reputable Hackintosh guides advise you to take a Mac you already own, and copy the operating system off of that. But it's fair to say that this isn't what Apple had in mind for the MacOS software — and it could violate the terms of service that you agree to when you first got your Mac. 

So far, Apple hasn't taken action one way or another on the Hackintosh community, and has let it be. Just be advised that this may not always be the case. 

We've reached out to Apple for comment on its stance towards Hackintoshes, and will update if we hear back. 

 



YouTuber Marques Brownlee built a Hackintosh back in 2013 because Apple didn't have a computer that fit his needs at the time.

Truth be told, Apple doesn't make a computer that I'd be perfectly satisfied with.

Take my 2016 MacBook Pro, for example. I bought it because I wanted an Apple laptop with a 15-inch display. But the only models in that screen size come with a dedicated graphics chip — a chip with more power than I really need in my everyday life. Still, if I wanted the bigger screen size, I'd have to pay the price for that premium hardware. 

The same is true of the rest of Apple's Mac lineup, too. 

Apple might not always release computers with the specs that you need. Or, if a Mac does have the specs you want, it might also come with parts that you don't need. Apple's newest iMac Pro, for example, is essentially built into a 5K display —  a super-high-end display that contributes heavily to the $5,000 price tag. If you want the machine, but not the display, then you don't really have other options...apart from building your own Hackintosh. 

It's part of the reason why the popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee built a Hackintosh a while back:

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College Football Playoff Power Ranking — Where the contenders stand heading into Week 4

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We are now three weeks into the college football season, and the College Football Playoff picture is starting to clear up.

Three teams were effectively eliminated from playoff contention, with Arizona State, Ole Miss, and USC all suffering losses that erased any dreams they may have had. That leaves us with about 26 teams that are still on the playoff radar, with six or seven of those standing above the rest.

We have learned a few things over the years about how the committee picks the final four teams, and we have some idea of what teams need to do to make the playoff. Below, we ranked the top 20 teams in the country based on their chances to make the playoff.

20. Texas A&M

Record (AP Rank): 2-1 (22)

Last week's result: Beat Louisiana-Monroe, 48-10

Last week's playoff rank: Unranked

Key games remaining: A&M has Alabama (this week), Mississippi State, Auburn, and South Carolina on the road. All of those are before a season-ending home game against LSU.

One thing to know: Other teams that were considered for this final spot included Michigan State, Virginia Tech, Duke, Texas, TCU, and Oregon. These teams are all mostly interchangeable at this point. Not eliminated yet, but not quite on the radar either.



19. Wisconsin

Record (AP Rank): 2-1 (18)

Last week's result: Lost to BYU, 24-21

Last week's playoff rank: 7

Key games remaining: Wisconsin still has games on the road against Iowa (this week), Michigan, Northwestern, and Penn State.

One thing to know: Two regular-season losses looked like a real possibility for Wisconsin because of their schedule, but now it seems probable after a loss to BYU. Iowa now has an easier path to the Big Ten title game. 



18. Iowa

Record (AP Rank): 3-0 (unranked)

Last week's result: Beat Northern Iowa, 38-14

Last week's playoff rank: unranked

Key games remaining: Iowa has Wisconsin at home this week. Their only other game against a ranked team is Penn State on the road in late October. 

One thing to know: With Wisconsin losing to BYU, Iowa suddenly feels like a legit contender in the Big Ten West. If the Hawkeyes can beat Wisconsin this weekend, there is a possibility that Iowa is 11-1 heading into the B1G title game.



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