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The Crazy Story Of How Two 100-Year-Old Log Cabins Ended Up In Twitter's San Francisco Offices

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Twitter recently increased its office footprint after outgrowing its space in the quickly evolving Mid-Market neighborhood of San Francisco. 

As part of its expansion, the company brought in something pretty unique: two log cabins, built in the 1800s, that designers had dismantled and shipped from Montana. 

The cabins were the brainchild of Olle Lundberg, principal at Lundberg Design, who worked with Interior Architects on the design for Twitter's headquarters. 

"This was a room within a room, a way to make the space more comfortable," Lundberg said to Business Insider.

The idea of making something old new again makes sense for a company like Twitter, who chose to move their headquarters to a building that had stood empty for more than a decade. Their relocation there has already led to positive change in the neighborhood.

Twitter moved into its space at 1355 Market Street in June of 2012. Located in the notoriously seedy Mid-Market area of San Francisco, the large warehouse building they chose was previously home to SF Mart, a run-down furniture warehouse. It had sat vacant for nearly 15 years, and violent crime, drugs, and prostitution had became more prevalent in the area.



Finding a tenant for the SF Mart building had proven to be a daunting task for the city. "It's kind of this dead zone that invites the worst of urban life," Lundberg said. "We knew we had the opportunity to do something good for San Francisco by being there."




Plus, moving into a mostly empty building would give the company plenty of space to grow. Twitter currently occupies a whopping 750,000 square feet of space on the fifth through eleventh floors of the SF Mart building. A bright green roof deck has brought a decidedly different feel to the blighted area.



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Here's The Problem With Apple Getting Rid Of Its Magnetic Charger (AAPL)

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magsafeApple is rumored to be replacing its MagSafe charging port with a USB Type-C port on this year's MacBook Air.

Ditching MagSafe would allow Apple's engineers to make the laptop thinner.

USB Type-C would serve as both a charging port and a data transfer port, which hasn't been possible with previous models of USB.

But ditching MagSafe would be a bad idea for at least one reason, as John Gruber points out: the new connector wouldn't be magnetic.

That means when you inevitably trip over your charging cord, your laptop could come crashing to the ground. Plugging and unplugging it all the time could make the cord wear out sooner, too.

That's a great argument for Apple holding onto MagSafe. No one wants to come into the Apple Store and sheepishly explain how they destroyed their laptop by being clumsy.

The next MacBook Air is expected to come out early this year. We'll have to wait until then to see if Apple ditches MagSafe, and whether they've devised a solution to this painful problem in USB Type-C.

SEE ALSO: Here Are The Details On This Year's Totally Redesigned MacBook Air

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8 'Health' Foods That Are Actually Bad For You

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Before you get stuck into your New Year’s detox to kick the kilos added over the silly season, make sure you know the “healthy” health foods from the ones in disguise.

Kayla Itsines, an international fitness sensation, warns that tricky marketing tactics and branding could be preventing you from reaching your weightloss goals.

“If you choose to eat these foods as a regular snack be aware you may be slowing your weightloss progress right down,” she says.

“Don’t be fooled by the gimmicky titles or what you assume must be healthy, always check the labels before consuming.”

Nuts and dried fruit mix

You have to be careful when buying a fruit and nut mix, because although some are great sources of protein, fibre and healthy fats, most are full of sugar and salt.

Dried fruit is the worst culprit as it is loaded with sugar and nuts are usually covered in salt. The best bet is to buy a mix that has all natural dried fruit and nuts, without the chocolate and sweet add-ins.



Salad Dressing

You are trying to eat healthy by reaching for a salad, so it's totally okay to add some of your favourite dressing right? This is where most people make their mistakes because the tastiest salad dressing is usually filled with sugar, vegetable oils and fats. Not to mention the artificial chemicals.

The best rule for salad dressing is to make your own, the simplest is lemon juice and oil or balsamic vinegar and oil. If you want something different try shake some freshly squeezed orange juice, white wine vinegar and olive oil in a jar - it tastes amazing!



Frozen Yoghurt

Have you ever wandered down the ice cream aisle and decided to be 'good' and pick up the frozen yoghurt instead of the double chocolate chip ice cream? Comparing the two with saturated fat, the yoghurt will generally win.

However if you look at the calories and sugars frozen yoghurt has it can be scarily similar to the ice cream.

Once you start adding your favourite toppings to your 'healthy' frozen yogurt then it really blows up the calories. Many of the benefits of yoghurt come with the live cultures within it, and lots of frozen yoghurt is made using heat-processing which kills off those cultures. Try to find one that still has the cultures in it.



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Here Are The Most Expensive Cars Driven By Ultra-Rich Chinese Kids In LA

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A recent video of rich Chinese kids showing off their super cars in America went viral, racking up more than a million views on YouTube and more than one hundred million views when leaked on Chinese social media.

Filmed by Vocativ, the video captures just how much money China's elite have these days. After all, China's billionaire population swelled from three to 354 in the past ten years and the ranks of new millionaires is booming exponentially faster. Of course, this newfound wealth is controversial in a communist country where nearly 100 million people still live below the poverty line.

A growing number of those elite, particularly their children, are coming to America. Chinese students account for 60% of all foreign student enrollment growth at US colleges, with the allure of a name-brand education and western lifestyle higher than ever, and Southern California is the number one destination.

We've broken down the highlights of Vocativ's video, noting exactly how expensive these supercars are.

The secret meetup of wealthy Chinese kids took place in California's San Gabriel Valley, a suburb of LA with a 61% Asian population.



Here, they can hang out and flaunt their wealth among peers.



The party may be raging inside the meeting venue ...



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The Best Hotel In Every State

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Post Ranch Inn Big SurFrom an eco-friendly treehouse resort in California to the historic Carlyle Hotel in New York, here are the best hotels in every US state.

We found these hotels by looking at expert reviews, local recommendations, and our own list of the Best Hotels In America.

Did we get your state right? Let us know in the comments. 

ALABAMA: The Battle House Renaissance, Mobile

Established on the site of a military headquarter set up by Andrew Jackson during the war of 1812, the hotel is a aptly named the Battle House. 

The hotel has plenty of amenities including Mobile’s only four diamond restaurant, a full salon, and eight treatment rooms. 

Rooms from $139 a night.



ALASKA: The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood

The Hotel Alyeska is located on the  Chugach Mountain Range in the resort town of Girdwood.

Surrounded by the mountains, hanging glaciers, and spectacular ocean views, the hotel offers luxurious accommodations in the wilderness of Alaska. 

Prices from $159 a night.



ARIZONA: Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, Marana

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is located in the Sonoran Desert and has a world-class spa and a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. 

Surrounded by the Saguaro forest, the hotel sits on land once inhabited by the indigenous Hohokam people.

Rooms from $199 a night.



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HOUSE OF THE DAY: A Beachfront Hamptons Mansion With An Indoor Grotto Is On The Market For $49 Million

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A mansion in Sag Harbor has just been discounted by $19 million, according to Curbed Hamptons. 

Originally listed for $65 million, the property price has dropped to $49 million.

The mansion is called “Angel View” and is a custom-built, 12,000-square-foot, six-bedroom house that sits on 6.5 acres of land and has 500 feet of waterfront property.

It also has quite a few amenities, including an indoor grotto, a two-tiered infinity edge pool, tennis courts, a luxe cabana, and an estate-wide sound system.

Welcome to Angel View in Sag Harbor. The property just went on sale for $49 million.



The property is actually three plots of land combined for a total of 6.5 acres. It also has waterfront access.



The home is quite secluded with two private gates.



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My Hotel Room In Vegas Came With A Sex Kit ...

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It started innocently enough.

I was staying at one of those new supposedly family-friendly hotels in Las Vegas, the SLS.

They welcomed me with a fruit plate, Champagne glasses, and a handwritten note (at right).

The mini-bar, it turned out, was divided into two sections:



"SINNER ..."



... And "SAINT."



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The Most Sought-After Bottles Of Liquor In 2014

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In 2013, whiskey overtook vodka as the number-one spirit in America, so it's no surprise that the most sought-after spirits of 2014 were whiskeys too.

These are bottles you might not easily find on the shelves of your local liquor stores. Many spirit enthusiasts turn to Caskers, an online marketplace offering a variety of artisanal and rare liquors, to find them.

Caskers, in turn, has put together a list of the bottles customers hunted down the most, using data from product pageviews, purchases and inquiries, and nearly 2 million search queries. 

The winner? Pappy Van Winkle's reserve bourbon tops the list it has been the most sought-after whiskey for years  but each bottle is unique and awesome. Give it a read.

Pappy Van Winkle’s Family 20- and 23-Year-Old Reserve

Distillery:  Buffalo Trace (Kentucky)

This bourbon is in such high demand that some people apparently resorted to crime to get their hands on it. Seriously — in late 2013 the distillery had a break-in and 73 cases were stolen. But that only made it more popular, and since the distillery limits production, bourbon enthusiasts are always on the lookout for it.

Tasting Notes: According to Caskers, Pappy Van Winkle has an aroma of caramel, soft cream, and honeyed oak, with notes of vanilla, maple syrup, and roasted nuts on the palate. A long, woody finish is accented with citrus and spice.

Price: N/A. "These bottles so often go on the secondary market that it's hard to get a true price," says Caskers cofounder Steven Abt. He recommends the 1792 ($29.99) as an alternative.



Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013

Distillery: Suntory (Japan)

This bottle isn't available in the US, despite being in seriously high demand here. And it just won Whisky of the Year in the 2015 Whisky Bible, which will only make it more desirable. So if you ever set eyes on a bottle of this stuff ... just buy it.

Tasting Notes: According to Caskers, the Yamazaki has a sweet, thick, nutty aroma, with dark spices, plum, nuts, and a pinch of honey and fruitcake on the palate. The finish is "long, light and full of fruit, with a hint of spice."

Price: Around $160. "Hard to be exact since it's not available in the US," says Abt, who suggests the Yamazaki 12 ($73.99) or Yamazaki 18 ($209.99) as alternatives.



Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Distillery:  New Midleton (Ireland)

The Green Spot was recently likened to the highly-sought-after Pappy Van Winkle, dubbed the "Pappy of Irish Whiskies." Except getting a hold of it is even harder because it was only released the US in 2014, and there is limited distribution throughout the country.

Tasting Notes: According to Caskers, Green Spot has an aroma of butterscotch, caramel, honeyed oak, pine, and orange. It has notes of citrus, tart apples, plums and apricots on the palate, and the finish is smooth yet spicy, with a touch of cinnamon and ginger.

Price: $49.99



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8 Gorgeous 'Smart' Homes You Can Buy Right Now

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From a super-high definition Samsung TV to an LG washing machine that can do two loads at once, we've seen some amazingly high-tech gadgets for the home at CES this week.

But there are already plenty of homes that have their own smart features, from energy-efficient solar panels to security systems you can control with an iPad.

Our friends at Estately helped us compile a list of smart homes you can buy right now. 

For $20.75 million, you can buy this stunning, energy-efficient mansion.

Address: 5005 Hidden Glen Lane, Yorba Linda, CA

Price: $20.75 million

The 19,346-square-foot house has nine bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, and more than 80 solar panels to power the home.



This $6.75 million Arizona home has a high-tech automation system.

Address: 1125 North Crestview Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ

Price: $6.75 million

Amenities include a top-notch security system, pre-wired surround sound, and a 10-car garage with its own temperature control.

 



This home's lighting and sound systems are controlled by iPads.

Address: 47 Shore Road, Old Greenwich, CT

Price: $4.75 million

Everything can be set up through a single iPad app called Savant.



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These Are The Most Incredible Photos The US Army Took In 2014

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US Army Parachute Team

The past year has been a busy time for the US Army. 

US soldiers remained engaged in operations against the Taliban in Afghanistan and took the lead in multi-national training exercises throughout the world. Army veterans received high honors during a memorial to the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, while one Afghanistan veteran received the Medal of Honor.  

The Army compiled a year in photos to show what they were doing 2014.

These are some of the most amazing photographs of the Army from the past year.

In March, members of the US Army Parachute Team conducted their annual certification test.



The past year saw the first instance of the Spartan Brigade, an airborne combat team, training north of the Arctic Circle. Here, paratroopers move to their assembly area after jumping into Deadhorse, Alaska.



Elsewhere, in Alaska's Denali National Park, the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, hiked across Summit Ridge on Mount McKinley to demonstrate their Arctic abilities.



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13 Of The Most Unusual Homes For Sale Right Now

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Most Unusual Homes For those bored with the traditional white picket fence, why not try something a bit more bizarre?  

In celebration of everything that is wonderful and weird, our friends at property search site Estately rounded up some of the most unusual homes in the US. 

From a modern-day treehouse atop the Hollywood Hills to a circular home in the middle of the Arizona desert, these 13 truly unconventional homes are available for purchase right now. 

Live inside a Hobbit-like mushroom home in Maryland.

Known as the Mushroom House, this 3,700-square-foot home became a bizarre landmark to the town of Bethesda when it was featured in the book Weird Maryland. 

The strange home is covered in polyurethane foam coating, has large oval windows, and 30-foot-tall ceilings to all give the effect of a mushroom shape. 

It has also been called the Smurf House, the Hobbit House, and the Flintstones House

Address: 4949 Allan Road, Bethesda, MD

Price: $1.2 million 



This modern-day treehouse blends into its surroundings.

The Wolff House was built by John Lautern in 1961. The Hollywood Hills home is basically a contemporary treehouse — and is made of wood, stone, and glass.

The 9,795-square-foot home was built as a tribute to Lautern's mentor, Frank Lloyd Wright, on a steep hill and designed to seamlessly integrate into the natural environment.

It also has towering 16-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows, a guest house, a pool overlooking Los Angeles, and even a Eucalyptus tree growing inside. 

Address: 8530 Hedges Place, Los Angeles (City), CA

Price: $7.9 million 



This home in Jacksonville has a series of underground tunnels that were used for smuggling whiskey.

Called “The Bootlegger’s House,” this home was a crucial part of the underground whisky trade since it has a series of tunnels that lead from the garage of the home to the river. 

Inspired by the Klutho ‘Prairie School” style, this 3,169-square-foot home has six bedrooms and five bathrooms. 

Address: 1880 Edgewood Ave South, Jacksonville, FL

Price: $1.5 million 



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24 Remarkable Places To Stay Around The World

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The National Geographic Society recently announced its collection of the most inspirational sustainable hotels and lodges around the world

These hotels are devoted to preserving the local environment and culture while still offering top-notch service and amenities to guests.

Each of the 24 hotels included on this list were selected from a rigorous vetting process.

From a lodge built on a hillside where two oceans collide to a bungalow retreat in the rain forests of Costa Rica, these are some of the most remarkable places to stay in the world. 

Kasbah du Toubkal, Morocco



Fogo Island Inn, Canada



Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Peru



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LARRY PAGE'S NIGHTMARE: How Google's Dominance Comes To An End (GOOG)

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Google generates an astonishing $3 billion in free cash flow every quarter, and is growing at a rate of 20% yearly. 

It still dominates search — the way most of us find information online, and the most lucrative form of advertising ever invented. It's got the dominant smartphone platform, Android, and the No. 1 video site by far, YouTube.

As one analyst put it recently, we've reached Peak Google.

But from that peak, there's only one direction: down.

Google is still a one-trick pony.

Google is still overly dependent on a single source of revenue: search advertising.

Google doesn't detail its revenue by business segment, but about two-thirds of its gross revenue comes from Google Sites, with the remainder coming from partner sites (Google Network) and other businesses, like enterprise software.

In the third quarter of 2014, Google had $11.3 billion in ad revenue on its own sites. YouTube revenue is estimated at $1.3 billion per year, or only $300 million per quarter, according to eMarketer. Other sites, like Gmail, Maps, and Finance, add to the pie — but the bulk of that $11.3 billion is from search advertising.

Google took in only $3.4 billion in network revenue. And it paid out $2.4 in traffic acquisition costs to network partners. And it had only $1.8 billion in other revenues — that's up 50% from last year, but still a tiny percentage of its overall business.

In other words, it's a safe bet that the majority of Google's revenue and profit still come from search advertising.

So how's that business doing?



Google's search market share has flatlined.

Search traffic is still growing across the board, and Google still has the lion's share of that traffic: more than 80% worldwide and 75% in the US.

But that's starting to change:

  • Firefox abandoned Google for Yahoo toward the end of last year, and, as a result, Google seems to have lost about 4 percentage points of US market share in the last year. According to StatCounter, Google is at its lowest point since 2008. It's still at a healthy 75% but ...
  • Other competitors may follow. In particular, Apple could decide to turn to Bing as the default search engine on all Apple products. Facebook recently launched its internal news feed search, which could replace a lot of queries people used to do on the web. Amazon is doing whatever it can to control product search.
  • Floods of new users coming on to the internet in developing economies are turning to local alternatives — particularly Baidu in China.

But it's not just about market share.



Users are turning elsewhere to find product information.

More important than Google's search share is its share of COMMERCIAL searches, in which a user is researching or buying a product. Those searches get users to click on ads, where Google makes most of its money.

But there are more and more alternatives to Google, and they're rising in popularity:

  • Amazon is increasingly the first stop for people wanting to buy something. Search volume on Amazon went up almost 75% between September of 2013 and 2014. Amazon is also cranking out products like the Fire Tablet and Fire Phone, which have built-in links to its product listings.
  • Mobile users search from apps. Last year, global mobile internet users passed desktop internet users for the first time, and those users spend more than 80% of their time in apps. This benefits vertical search providers like Yelp, and comes at Google's expense.
  • Social-network contacts — friends on Facebook, and people they follow on Twitter — are often more reliable sources for product information than Google's mysterious algorithms. Facebook, in particular, is taking advantage of this by building more search functionality into the News Feed. Google's attempt to blunt the impact of these social networks, Google+, never got much traction, and has largely been relegated to an identity platform for other Google products like Gmail.


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The Most Creative 404 Error Pages On The Web

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When you type in the wrong web address and find yourself jettisoned off to a site's 404 error page, it's usually a completely forgettable experience.

But not always. Some companies use their 404 pages to have a bit of fun.

We browsed through the blog FourZeroFour to round up some of the best 404 pages on the web.

We liked this funny nod to the TV show "The IT Crowd."

Larkef.



Dead link. Vultures. Get it?

Incore. 



Krit GIF'd this ping-pong jam session to prove how hard its team works.

Krit. 



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A New Menswear Company Has Developed A Spill-Resistant Line Of Suits, Ties, And Shirts

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vardama spill resistant gifA new menswear company is creating a line of suits, shirts, and ties that are all water-repellent and spill-resistant.

Called Vardama, the company has been developing for the past two years as Jorge Vega Umana and Kaustubh Varma worked to perfect a special compound that would not only allow their designs to be water-repellent, but also make them feel breathable and soft for customers.

“The idea came to me while on a family trip in India,” Varma explained to Business Insider. “I was stuck in my hotel room due to the rain. Looking out of the window I was admiring the way the leaves on a nearby plant were keeping itself dry and clean. I thought to myself — what if my clothes were self-cleaning?” 

After over 100 different prototypes, experiments, and products, Varma and Umana finally discovered the answer. They call their invention Equa-Tek™ and say that it treats the individual fibers at a “microscopic level” to make them water-resistant — whether the fabric is silk, Egyptian cotton, or wool.

vardama spill resistant gifThis allows things like coffee, wine, and water to be repelled from the fabric (you can see videos of it on their YouTube channel). It also makes the fabric less susceptible to visible staining due to perspiration, according to Vardama.

Washing isn’t an issue either — the shirts can be machine washed or dry cleaned, and suits and neckties are dry clean only, much like your regular work wear.

We researched several different compounds and many types of application processes to find the best solution for our customer and for the brand,” Varma explained to Business Insider. “Part of the amazing journey of Vardama has been the travel and great partners we have made through developing Equa-Tek including researchers, manufacturers, scientists and other fashion brands across the globe.”

vardama suitsThe first collection for Vardama launched this past December with prices ranging from $125 to $155 for shirts, $695 to $1,800 for suits, and $49 to $89 for neckties.

The brand was also featured in Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week during the Fall, and hope to expand into womenswear, kids clothing, work wear, and more.

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12 Crazy Ways Apple Could Spend Its Massive War Chest (AAPL)

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Apple has a huge pile of cash.

The company had $155 billion laying around as of its last earnings report.

Apple doesn't usually make big acquisitions. That's what made buying Beats last year so surprising.

Here are some other crazy ideas that Apple could pursue with its cash hoard.

We've written before about Apple buying Tesla. Apple's supply-chain expertise could help meet demand for its sexy electric cars. Plus, Apple would get Elon Musk, one of the most interesting visionaries in tech.

Check out Jay's story here.



Apple could start building out high-speed broadband to the home, like Google is doing with Google Fiber. It's hard for a technology company like Apple to change how TV works because so many people get their internet access from cable companies who don't particularly want to disrupt their current business. So why not bypass them?



Apple could buy TV rights for major sporting leagues like England's Premier League or the National Football League in the US, then broadcast them exclusively through Apple TV.



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THE INTERNET OF EVERYTHING: 2015 [SLIDE DECK]

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Number Of Devices In The Internet Of EverythingThe way we access the internet has changed rapidly over the past few years, transitioning from desktops to mobile devices.

Now, the internet is expanding again — coming to all of the everyday devices found in our homes, businesses, and cities.

BI Intelligence has created a slideshow highlighting the most important ways the Internet of Everything market will develop, the benefits newly connected devices will offer consumers and businesses, and the potential barriers that could inhibit growth. 

BI Intelligence is a new research and analysis service focused on the mobile and Internet of Things computing markets. 

Only BI Intelligence subscribers can download the individual charts and datasets in Excel, along with the PowerPoint and PDF versions of this deck. Please sign up for a trial membership here.







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JPMorgan's Ultimate Guide To The Markets And The Economy

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The US economy is entering 2015 with a nice tailwind: last quarter saw growth in the gross domestic product rocket to an 11-year high as the US dollar strengthened and the S&P 500 surged to an all-time high.

But international markets are in rougher shape as Europe battles sluggish growth, Japan struggles with low inflation, and emerging markets face major deceleration.

JPMorgan Asset Management's David Kelly and team have published their Q1 presentation on the state of the markets and the economy.

Through 64 slides, packed with charts and graphics, they provide snapshots of stocks, bonds, and the economy both in the US and abroad.

Enjoy!

Thanks to JPMorgan Asset Management for giving us permission to feature this presentation.

JPMorgan's Q1 Guide To The Markets



JPMorgan's Q1 Guide To The Markets



JPMorgan's Q1 Guide To The Markets



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The 10 Worst-Reviewed Movies Of 2014

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"Birdman" and "Boyhood" were among the best movies of 2014

What were the worst?

The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes provided Business Insider with the 10 worst-reviewed movies of last year, pulling data from films that received 40 or more reviews.

[TIE] 9. "No Good Deed": 10%

Estimated budget: $13.2 million
Worldwide gross: $53.8 million

The fall movie looked like a potentially feel-good thriller; however, the talent of Idris Elba and Taraji P. Henson was ultimately wasted along with a letdown of a twist at the end.

Entertainment Weekly:

With performers as strong as Henson and Elba, and the guidance of director Sam Miller, who's worked with Elba in a handful of Luther episodes, it should have yielded more. The trite third act reveal only further sours the wasted potential.

(Sources: Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo)



[TIE] 9. "The Nut Job": 10%

Estimated budget: $42 million
Worldwide gross: $113.3 million

Will Arnett may have won kids over as Batman in "The Lego Movie," but the same could not be true of his role as a squirrel. The animated picture featuring his and Liam Neeson's voice talents was called an "ugly animation" with too many gas and fart jokes

(Sources: Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo



8. "Vampire Academy": 9%

Estimated budget: Over $30 million
Worldwide gross: $15.4 million

The "Twilight"-meets-"Mean Girls" film ended up being one of the biggest bombs at the box office last year, suffering from "lame jokes" and a lazy attempt to build upon popular franchises.

Variety:

Not only plays like the crassest possible mashup of "Harry Potter" and "Twilight" elements, but seems designed to make those franchises look like eternal monuments of world culture by comparison.

(Sources: Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo)



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Here's What It's Like In The Most Dangerous City In The World

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San Pedro Sula gang

In San Pedro Sula, Honduras last year, 187 were murdered for every 100,000 people. That tragic statistic makes the city the most violent in the world.

The statistic is even more startling when you compare it to Detroit, Michigan, the most dangerous city in the US, which had roughly 48 homicides per 100,000 people last year. 

Gangs, drugs, and poverty plague every day in the Central American city of San Pedro Sula. These images show how brutal life there can be.

Drugs have wreaked havoc on Honduras, especially San Pedro Sula. Below, members of Honduras' military police arrange almost 900 pounds of cocaine seized in a container carrying soft drinks coming from Costa Rica in July 2014.

Source: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime



Roughly 15% of US-bound cocaine lands in Honduras at some point.

Source: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime



More than half of all cocaine seizures in Central America occur in El Salvador and Honduras, and Honduras' numbers more than tripled between 2010 and 2011. In 2011, San Pedro Sula police discovered the first Mexican-run cocaine lab, shown below, ever found in Central America.

Source: PolicyMic, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime



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