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There's a re-creation of the 'Seinfeld' apartment in New York and it’s crazy how spot-on it is

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Ever since going off the air in 1998, "Seinfeld" has remained immensely popular. Though the show had been available daily on syndication, the fact that every episode of the show is now available to stream on Hulu is still a huge deal.

To celebrate the occasion, a pop-up gallery in New York City, running from Wednesday through Sunday, gathers the best of "Seinfeld."

Besides displaying many artifacts from the show, such as the Frogger machine that George unsuccessfully tries to save and the diner table that the gang always sat at, the exhibition also includes a complete re-creation of Jerry's apartment (modeled after season eight). 

While Jerry's Upper West Side apartment may look a little generic, it is also unmistakable. If you show somebody a photo of the kitchen, the person will immediately know whose kitchen it is. 

Walking around the re-created apartment, you will get an even closer look inside the world of fictitious Jerry Seinfeld, who, based on many of his possessions, shares a lot in common with the real Jerry Seinfeld.

Check out how accurate the "Seinfeld" apartment re-creation is.

Welcome to apartment 5A, home of comedian Jerry Seinfeld.



Unlike a lot of apartments in New York, the place is pretty spacious.



Both real-life and fictional Seinfeld share a love of baseball ...



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9 beautiful watches that will last a lot longer than the Apple Watch

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You cab now buy the Apple Watch in Apple Stores. And in a select number of Apple Stores, you can buy the $10,000 Apple Watch Edition, in 18k gold.

This is Apple's first true luxury product, and it's priced accordingly.

In the world of fine watches, $10,000 is an important threshold. Once you cross that line, you start buying for investment. These are the watches that become family heirlooms: timepieces that are kept forever, worn on special occasions, and eventually passed down to children.

It's virtually guaranteed your children are not going to want a first generation Apple Watch. In fact, in only a few short years the Apple Watch Edition may only be attractive as a collectible, a first-of-its-kind device. Or it may be worth only as much as the precious metal its made from.

Luxury watch brands, on the other hand, have been making mechanical movements and gorgeous watch cases for centuries.

Their intricate movements and insanely strong pedigree helps them maintain their value. And the best part is: the technology changes very slowly.

Here are just a few smart purchases for those in the market for an investment-grade watch.

IWC Portugieser Automatic IW5007

The Portugieser is one of IWC's most popular models. With its legendary Pellaton winding system and select ceramic components, this watch is sure to hold its value.

Suggested Retail: $13,700



Rolex Datejust

Rolex is probably the most recognized watch brand in the world. This means that everyone knows how great the Datejust is — and everyone wants one.

Suggested Retail$12,750



Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox

Jaeger-LeCoultre is a watch name that needs no introduction. It's been making spectacular watches with insanely precise movements since 1833 and the elegantly designed Master Memovox continues that tradition.

Suggested Retail: $11,100



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14 hacks that will make your visit to Disney World way better

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Orlando's Walt Disney World is a magical place for both adults and children.

The Florida theme park is open year round, however some specific attractions and rides close every so often for renovations.

Within Disney World there are a total of four theme parks: the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom.

There are also two water parks: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney's Blizzard Beach.

We took a look at a Quora thread and did some of our own research to put together a list of hacks that will vastly improve your trip to Disney World, no matter if you're a first timer or a regular.

1. Book your rooms and buy your tickets from a discount website.

Mouseowners.com calls themselves "the Internet's most honest Disney Vacation Club community." The site includes resort reviews, forums, and general insider information about the park. The rent / trade / transfer page on the site allows members to post if they're looking for reservations or point transfers — those who are part of the Disney Vacation Club earn points that they can use to reserve accommodations at a Disney resort. Getting your tickets and rooms from a site like this — as opposed to going directly through Disney — usually saves you a decent amount of money.  

2. Buy Disney merchandise from Ebay, not from the actual park.

Smart and budget conscious parents plan ahead and buy Disney merchandise for their kids before making the trip, so that when they're begging for a pair of ridiculously overpriced Mickey Mouse ears, it's easy to provide them with a much cheaper — but just as good — pair that was bought online.

You'll still probably end up buying them something at the park, but one overpriced item is better than five.

3. Attend the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival if you're looking to meet singles.

Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Taking place this year from September 25th till November 16th, the Epcot food and wine fest features close to 30 food and beverage marketplaces from all over the world. There are culinary demonstrations and seminars led by chefs, along with a concert series.

Since it's geared more towards adults than kids, this fest attracts single adults visiting Disney World, which makes it an ideal place if you're looking to meet someone on your trip.

4. Don't rent a car.

Disney World has an extensive and effective public transport system (bus, monorail, and boat) that will get you to pretty much anywhere you need to go in the park. This way you won't have to deal with finding parking, which can be a struggle.

5. If you're planning on using the monorail, board at the Contemporary Hotel.

One of the best ways to get around the park is by taking the monorail. The train travels above the park and makes five stops: the Magic Kingdom Park, the Contemporary Resort, the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the Polynesian Village Resort, and the Transportation and Ticket Center.

However, because it's such a convenient way to get around, the monorail can get pretty crowded. In order to avoid long lines, it's best to board at the Contemporary Resort (as opposed to the Magic Kingdom).

6. Or just take a water taxi instead of the monorail.

Disney Water Taxi

Some hotels and resorts offer water taxis (boats) that take you from your resort or hotel to the parks or downtown Disney. If this is the case, opt for the water taxi. Chances are, it will be a lot less crowded than the monorail.

 7. Use a crowd calendar to book your visit.

If you're hoping to dodge the masses, consult a crowd calendar to see what parts of the park will be most crowded when. Undercover Tourist offers a great one for Disney World, which uses a ranking system to tell you which parks will be most crowded on what days and at what times. If you're planning on making a trip during a peak season, this is a particularly helpful resource for planning your trip around other people's.

8. Arrive at parks when they open.

No one likes to stand in line for hours in the blazing sun waiting for a ride. You can reduce your chances of having to do this if you get to the rides right when they open — you can only get in early if you have access to Extra Magic Hours. Big name rides aren't as crowded in the early mornings, so plan to get those out of the way in the morning, and do lesser known rides in the afternoon. For park hours, click here.

9. Make restaurant reservations at off times.

Instead of eating lunch at noon or 1 pm — when everyone else at the park will also be eating lunch — make a reservation for earlier or later, and do the same for dinner. That way, the restaurant will be less crowded when you're eating, and you can enjoy the rides while everyone else is eating.

10. Know which rides are long and generally have shorter lines in case your feet need a break.

Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular

All that walking and waiting in line amounts to tired — and sometimes blistered — feet. Here are the rides that guarantee a long ride but a short wait, according to Quora user Tom Nikl:

  • Magic Kingdom: Carousel of Progress, People Mover 
  • EPCOT: Ellen's Energy Adventure, Living with the Land boat ride
  • Hollywood Studios: Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular, Lights Camera Action Stunt Show
  • Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Express Train

11. Let someone know if you're there for a special occasion.

Quora user Michael Lee mentioned to his travel agent that he and his wife were going to be on their honeymoon when they visited Disney. When they arrived at their hotel, they were given "just married" buttons. This button got them special treatment from cast members in the park, a signed photo of Aladdin and Jasmin in their hotel room upon their arrival, as well as free dessert at some restaurants.

12. Don't watch the Wishes firework show from the Magic Kingdom.

The wishes nighttime spectacular is an impressive fireworks show that happens near the Magic Kingdom. However, you don't need to be at the Magic Kingdom to see it. Instead, avoid the crowds and watch the fireworks from the beach at the Polynesian Resort. You'll be a little farther away, but it'll be a much more pleasant show to watch.

13. Utilize the FastPass+ system.

If a ride you want to go on has a particularly long wait line, consider using Disney's FastPass system. Here's how it works: insert your regular park ticket into a FastPass machine, and you will then be given a card with a specific return time window for that ride. If you go back to the ride during that window, you can enter through the FastPass lane, which is usually five minutes or less. And sometimes your FastPast card will still be accepted even if you miss the window (as long as you're using the card the same day it was issued).

14. Take advantage of Disney's Magical Express.

If you're staying at one of Disney's resort hotels, make a reservation ahead of time for Disney's Magical Express, a complimentary coach bus which takes you and your luggage to your hotel. The magical express also allows you to check in ahead of time for your flight out of Disney World, if you're staying at certain Disney resorts and flying on participating airlines.

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The 29 best barbecue restaurants you need to visit

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“There was a time when barbecue was like the armpit of the culinary world. It was for the bottom feeders almost,” says Samuel Jones, pitmaster of Ayden, NC’s beloved whole-hog specialist, Skylight Inn.

Fast forward to 2015, when Aaron Franklin—bespectacled brisket prodigy from Texas—accepted the James Beard Award for Best Chef Southwest, marking a historic occasion for barbecue’s status in the culinary field.

“Every now and then, someone comes along who changes the way we look at something. Aaron Franklin is one of those guys,” said writer Tim Carman in our State Of The BBQ Union panel.

That Franklin is a popular talking point in the context of barbecue’s upswing makes a lot of sense. But the long lines wrapping around his establishment aren’t the only reason to get excited about today’s smoked-meat landscape. 

Urban city centers like New York have entered the playing field, complicating the common belief that good ‘cue can only exist in a specific setting. Meanwhile, a growing number of reality TV shows has inspired amateurs to ditch their backyard grills for smokers and set their sights on the competition circuit.

“I was working with Sean Brock and Drew Robinson as part of the Fatback collective,” adds Jones. “And I thought to myself, who am I to be working with these guys? And they had the same admiration for me, which blows my mind.”

Even as the scope of BBQ broadens, fierce regionalism and passion for the craft remain strong.

What other food phenomenon—aside from Guy Fieri—can stoke the ire of fans in the way that a botched brisket carving can?

That attitude of Trust-Me-I-Know is still pervasive, whether you’re seeking chicken with white sauce in Alabama, or mutton “dip” in western Kentucky. Lines will be drawn in the sand because talking about barbecue, Jones says, is like talking about politics: People have already made up their mind, and you’re not going to change it.

But as evidenced from our contributors below, you’ll notice that the tradition is still deeply rooted in community and woven into the fabric of everyday life. That you’re gnawing on a giant beef rib from Texas, say, doesn’t hurt its cause either.

To kick-off your search for BBQ paradise, we hit up a panel of ‘cue-minded authors, revered pitmasters, and others members of the smoked-meat cognoscenti to help us prioritize our carnivorous travels. Our panel includes:


  • Tim Carman, James Beard Award-winning reporter and columnist at The Washington Post (@timcarman)
  • Daniel Vaughn, Barbecue Editor at Texas Monthly, author of The Prophets of Smoked Meat: A Journey Through Texas Barbecue (@BBQsnob)
  • Myron Mixon, three-time BBQ world champion, host of BBQ Rules (@lord_of_q)
  • Tim Byres, chef and author of Smoke: New Firewood Cooking (@timbyres)
  • Ray Lampe, a.k.a. Dr. BBQ, judge, BBQ HOF inductee, and author of Pork Chop (@drbbq)
  • Robb Walsh, food writer and author of Legends of Texas BBQ(@robbwalsh)
  • John Shelton Reed, co-author of Holy Smoke
  • Craig David Meek, author of Memphis Barbecue and founder of the Memphis Que blog (@memphisque)
  • Ardie Davis, author of Barbecue Lovers Kansas City Styleemeritus charter member of the Kansas City Barbecue Society
  • Susan Puckett, author of Eat Drink Delta: A Hungry Traveler’s Journey Through the Soul of the South (@puckettsusan)
  • Lake High, president and co-founder of the SCBA, author of A History of South Carolina Barbeque
  • Wright Thompson, senior writer at ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine
  • Lolis Elie, culinary historian, author of Smokestack Lightning (@lolisericelie)
  • Jim Shahin, “Smoke Signals” Barbecue columnist for the Washington Post.His work has appeared in NPR’s The Salt, Bon Appetit.com, Esquire.com,Texas Monthly, among others. He is a journalism professor at Syracuse University. (@jimshahin)
  • Colleen Rush, co-author of Low & Slow (@FoodRush)
  • Craig Jones, live-fire cooking expert, the Grill Mayor for Food Network (2012), owner of Savory Addictions Gourmet Nuts, food blogger for theKansas City Star 
  • Robert Carriker, professor and author of Boudin: A Guide to Louisiana’s Extraordinary Link
  • Harry Soo, award-winning BBQ Grand Champion pitmaster, founder of Slap Yo’ Daddy BBQ (@slapyodaddybbq)
  • Elizabeth Karmel, founder of GirlsattheGrill, author, food writer (@grillgirl)
  • Samuel Jones, pitmaster at Skylight Inn
  • Mike Mills, pitmaster/owner of 17th Street BBQ, BBQ HOF inductee
  • Wes Berry, professor at Western Kentucky University, author of The Kentucky Barbecue Book (@hungryprofessor)
  • Adrian Miller, author of Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time (@soulfoodscholar)
  • Frank Boyer, founding member of the California BBQ Association, certified master judge
  • John Stage, pitmaster/owner of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (@dinosaur_bbq)
  • Bun B, Houston-based rapper and globe-trotting gourmand (@bunbtrillog)

Let the journey begin…

Arthur Bryant’s

Address and phone: 1727 Brooklyn Ave, Kansas City, MO (816-231-1123)
Website: arthurbryantsbbq.com

Carman says: “The moment you walk into the original location on Brooklyn Avenue, you feel as if time stopped somewhere around 1954: the plain Formica tables, the fake leather banquet chairs, the tile floor, the harsh florescent lights, the ordering window that requires you to bend at the waist to speak to the person on the other side. Behind the same window lies another piece of history: an old brick pit, which burns nothing but wood, a throwback to a time before urban barbecue joints were dominated by mechanical smokers with their gas-assisted heat sources. The meats pulled from that old pit are bathed in wood smoke and topped with Arthur Bryant’s signature sauce, a gritty, slightly puckery emulsion of dried spices, vinegar, mustard, and tomato paste. Some might call it an acquired taste. Some might call it a taste of home. But when slathered over ribs, sliced beef, or those famous burnt ends from the fatty end of the brisket, the sauce makes me think of Kansas City itself, as if the flavors were carried on the winds as soon as you entered the city limits.”



Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint

Address and phone: 7238 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN (615-776-1856)
Website: martinsbbqjoint.com

Mills says: “Regional styles and variations are what make barbecue so special. The way a pit boss uses wood, seasoning, and sauce is a unique signature. I’m a huge fan of what Pat Martin is doing in Nashville. His brand of whole-hog cooking is distinctly West Tennesee-style: flavored with hickory, his own dry rub blend, and his version of a semi-sweet vinegar/tomato-based sauce commonly found in that area. He has brick pits built in the dining rooms of his restaurants, so people can see the hog go on and come off the pit, and smell it while it’s cooking—bringing people close to the source of their food. That’s especially important, I think, as that’s getting lost these days. People rarely see a whole animal cooking. He uses that pork, in all of its smoky, moist glory, to make one of the best sandwiches you’ll ever have on this earth—topped with slaw, because that’s how a proper barbecue is served. DO NOT request a sandwich with no slaw. Just don’t. Another one of my favorite items on his menu is the Redneck Taco. Homemade hoecakes, which are cornmeal flatbread, are topped with that pork, slaw, and drizzled with red sauce. One of the best bites on the planet.” 



Fincher’s

Address and phone: 3947 Houston Ave, Macon, GA (478-788-1900)
Website: N/A

Mixon says: “The style of barbecue that I was raised on while eating and cooking with my dad, Jack Mixon, is getting harder and harder to find. It’s traditional Georgian barbecue that’s cooked on masonry pits fired with wood coals. The only place that still uses this style of barbecue, that I’m aware of, is Fincher’s in Macon, GA. They’ve been in the same location and cooking on the same pits since 1927. When I eat there, it reminds me of being with my dad, when we’d stay up late and barbecue all night. One of my favorites is the pulled-pork sandwich, which is great with a side of Brunswick stew. Also, don’t forget to get a bag of fresh crisp pork skins to go with it. That’s Georgia-style!”



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I had a rare chance to tour the Metropolitan Museum of Art without anyone else around, and it was surreal

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is one of the biggest and most beautiful places to see art in America. It's also insanely popular; tens of thousands of people visit it each day and over 5 million people go to the Met each year.

So when a former editor of mine emailed me a few weeks ago asking if I wanted to go on a private tour of the Met, how could I say no?

After some research, I learned that this was a small program the Met has been doing. You can actually go on social media and see others also alone in the met using the hashtag #EmptyMet. Sounded great to me.

So, early Wednesday morning, I made my way over to the Upper East Side and took in some of the most cherished and well-known art in the world, virtually alone.

Here are some of the highlights of what it's like to see a usually-packed museum with scant a person in sight.

This is the outside of the Met at 8:20AM. Usually, it is bustling with tourists and locals alike, but at this time, there was hardly anyone there.



The front foyer was completely empty. I've been to the Met more times than I can count and I've never seen it with this few people. You could hear a pin drop. It was actually quite eerie.



Seriously, it was really empty.



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A wall in Bolivia is covered in thousands of dinosaur footprints, and it's becoming a major tourist attraction

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Cal Orcko, located 3 miles south of downtown Sucre in Bolivia, is home to the world's largest and most diverse collection of dinosaur footprints from the Cretaceous Period.

cal orckoThe limestone cliff hosts about 5,000 dinosaur footprints, with many dating back 68 million years.

Discovered on the grounds of the local cement company Fancesa in 1985, the cliff was closed off to tourists after mining conditions and erosion began damaging the area.

After eight years of closures, tours started last year to allow visitors the opportunity to marvel at these footprints.

cal orckoFrom the Parque Cretacico, which hosts a museum and dinosaur models, fossils, and paleontological information, you can take a one-hour guided tour to select areas of the wondrous paleontological site.

Cal OrckoThe tour starts in the Parque Cretacico, where you're given a helmet as a safety requirement from the cement factory before going to the south part of the cliff, which hosts footprints of Theropods (carnivorous dinosaurs).

Then you're taken through the cliff with your guide, who explains the history behind the Sauropod (long-neck herbivores) footprints you'll see. There are tracks from entire herds of Sauropods, ranging from 26 feet long to an impressive 65 feet.

Cal OrckoYou'll also get to peak at "under footprints," the oldest layer of prints, which date back 70 million years.

The site contains the footprints of at least eight different species and stands as an ever-changing record of history in the Cretaceous era.

Cal OrckoAs parts become eroded, new prints are continuously being found in the area, which is why the park has submitted Cal Orcko to the Unesco World Heritage list in an effort to continue preserving the footprints.

Guided tours are offered Monday through Saturday at noon and at 1 p.m. Tours cost $4.35.

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A simple right click could change the way you use Chrome (GOOG)

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Most of what we do in Chrome involves using the left click button on the mouse, but have you ever tried right clicking on your tabs?

When you do, you get a few options that could help streamline your work flow, and it makes Chrome makes even more useful as a web browser. 

Here are some useful Chrome tips that have been right under our right-clicking finger but you may not have known exists.

If you have the same tabs open all the time, like a tab for your email, calendar, or whatever else that's useful to have on hand while you're working at your computer, you can pin the tab so it sticks on your browser, even after you close and reopen Chrome.

And just like that, your tab is pinned. It becomes smaller compared to unpinned tabs and sticks to the left of the tab row in Chrome. If you want to unpin the tab, right click it and select "Unpin Tab."

Apple announced at this year's WWDC that the new Safari in the new Mac OS X El Capitan will also feature pinned tabs.



If you want to quickly close all tabs apart from one, right click on the tab you want to keep, and select "Close Other Tabs." Every tab apart from those that are pinned will close.



If you want to keep two or more tabs but want to quickly delete the others, click and drag those you want to keep to the left of the tab row. Then right click the last tab you want to keep with the unwanted tabs to its right and click "Close Tabs to the Right." The tabs you want to keep on the left will remain while all the tabs on the right of the tab you right clicked will close.



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This couple sold all their possessions to fund a sailboat journey around the world

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MJ SailingIt takes guts to sell everything you own and begin sailing around the world.

But that's exactly what Matt and Jessica Johnson did when they realized they were spending too much time in front of the TV, reports the Daily Mail.

Instead of taking up yoga or going on a run, the change they opted for was radical. They sold their house, learned to sail, and began an epic adventure at sea. 

Their blog, MJSailing.com, documents every step of their journey. As the banner on the blog reads, the young couple is "exploring the world while it's still large."

SEE ALSO: This National Geographic photographer has one of the most breathtaking Instagram accounts you'll ever see

Before beginning their adventure, neither Matt nor Jessica had ever set foot on a sailboat.



Matt was a successful sales manager at a car dealership and Jessica was a billing specialist for an auto insurance company, the Daily Mail reports.



After spending three years learning how to sail, they sold their house and left everything they knew.



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Take a helicopter tour of the cushiest parts of the Hamptons

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Georgica Hamptons FlyoverBeyond its beautiful beaches, bays, and lagoons, there's another type of eye candy that's native to the Hamptons: gorgeous, hidden real estate.

Tucked at the end of snaking driveways, with huge shrubs blocking any chance of a roadside view, some of the East End's most breathtaking homes are rarely seen — at least, until now.

Aerial photographer Jeff Cully of EEFAS captures the area's most exclusive enclaves, and the mansions hidden within.

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Our tour of the Hamptons starts in Southampton Village, at the western edge of the South Fork of Long Island.



One of the most prestigious communities on Long Island, Southampton is also the most residential, with tons of bars, restaurants, and luxury boutiques. Tree cover is dense, hiding the celebrity summer homes of celebrities like Rachael Ray, Howard Stern, George Soros, Kelly Ripa, and Tory Burch.



To the east of Southhampton is Bridgehampton, a smaller hamlet. It's a bit more low-key, but no less ritzy. The Hampton Classic horse show is held here every year.



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The notorious ‘King of Instagram' threw a raunchy presidential campaign launch party and I had a front row seat

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The last time we heard of a party thrown by Dan Bilzerian, it included giraffes, mermaids, and cameo appearances from Vin Diesel and Ludacris.

So when we found out Bilzerian was visiting New York City to host a party in support of his 2016 presidential campaign, we snapped up a ticket immediately. 

Known as the "King of Instagram," the controversial Bilzerian has 10 million followers on the platform. His photos, full of guns, money, and models, have earned the professional poker player online infamy and even a profile in GQ.

Now, the Rand Paul poker pal says he's running for president. The party held last night at the Marquee is the first stop on a multi-city campaign tour. Bilzerian is hitting Boston tonight.

But as it turned out, the event wasn't all that different from a typical night at the club. Aside from the American flag-themed decor, of course.

Scroll through to see what his party last night was like.

SEE ALSO: The notorious 'King of Instagram' got in trouble with the law and struck a plea deal to make this crazy PSA

Guys in button-down shirts and suits started lining up outside Marquee at 11:15 p.m.



Inside, the bro fest continued. I asked one guy if he thought some girls might arrive later. "Hopefully," he said.



I finally found a big group of women in the corner. They told me they came in with a promoter.



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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The Lance Armstrong team that dominated the Tour de France

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Before the US Anti-Doping Agency found that his team ran "the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen," Lance Armstrong did what no one had ever done: He won the Tour de France seven times, and he did so consecutively, from 1999 to 2005.

As we know now, his victories were aided by a variety of performance-enhancing drugs.

But Armstrong didn't act alone, and it was, darkly so, a true team effort. A calculating tactician, Armstrong handpicked teammates carefully, and together they represented sport's most dominant team. An indelible image from the era was that of the US Postal Service's "Blue Train" setting a blistering pace at the front of the peloton, one that for years no one could match, let alone beat.

More than a decade later, many of the key riders who served under Armstrong's tainted reign are still involved in the sport.

SEE ALSO: Watch the trailer for the new Lance Armstrong biopic called 'The Program'

Tyler Hamilton helped Armstrong win Tours by leading him through the Alps and Pyrenees. He later admitted doping during his career.

Source: USADA



He now lives in Missoula, Montana, and runs a company that coaches cyclists. He wrote a tell-all best-seller, "The Secret Race," about his doping adventures with Armstrong.

Sources: TylerHamilton.com, "The Secret Race"



Christian Vande Velde rode on the first two of Armstrong's Tour-winning teams. He later admitted doping during his career.

Source: USADA



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These emotional photos cut to the heart of the battle for this sacred Hawaiian mountain

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HILO, HAWAII — Hundreds of protestors flocked to Mauna Kea on Wednesday to block construction of the world's largest optical telescope.

It's the second time in the past few months that demonstrations have broken out on the dormant volcano.

Astronomers want to build the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) there because the cloudless air and dark skies offer one of the most pristine windows into the universe on Earth. From such a lofty perch, the observatory could reveal parts of the cosmos we've never glimpsed before.

But some native Hawaiians consider the summit sacred and a home to several deities.

As I marched alongside protestors who wound their way up the mountain, however, I learned their animosity stems from something much bigger than a giant telescope or sacred mountaintop.

MORE PHOTOS: King Dayne Aipoalani's story may convince you that Hawaii belongs to the Hawaiians

SEE ALSO: Protesters just blocked the construction of a revolutionary scientific instrument — again

The summit of Mauna Kea in Hilo, Hawaii, is nearly 14,000 feet above sea level. Straight stretches like this are rare; the road is mostly steep and curvy, and made me nervous as I drove up the mountain.



When I got to the Visitor's Center at 9,000 feet, many people had already gathered with signs, flags, and horns. I couldn't get over how every photo I took was above the clouds.

 

 



Some protesters spent the night on the mountainside to ensure they beat construction vehicles there. Even in the summer, nighttime temperatures on the volcano can dip near freezing. The huts and tents did not look warm.



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How to win at life, according to a 30-year-old who sold a startup for $170 million and wrote 1,284 slides about it

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Last year Ryan Allis turned 30.

Allis is an entrepreneur who sold his startup, iContact, for $170 million in his 20s.

For his birthday, he did a somewhat extreme personal exercise: He wrote a 1,284-slide PowerPoint presentation. It covered all the things Allis has learned about life, the world and business. He made it for himself and shared it hoping others could benefit from his learnings as well.  

Some of the slides are really insightful. Others are more amusing and contain tidbits like, "Important people like opening FedEx packages" and "Let your inner child come out daily and silly dance."

The presentation is separated into three parts:

We've uploaded every slide for your viewing pleasure.

Read on for Part 1: How to Win at Life.







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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 Intelligencehas 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. 

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 membership here.







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The 12 best honeymoon destinations for gay couples

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Gay MarriageGay marriage was just legalized in the US.

That means that gay couples across America will be getting married in spades. And more weddings mean more honeymoons.

We asked travel experts to weigh in on what they think will be the hottest honeymoon destinations for newly married gay couples.

And while honeymooners may want to avoid places like Russia, there are plenty of awesome destinations that are just waiting to welcome gay newlywed couples with open arms.

Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita, Mexico

Puerto Vallarta is a resort city on the Pacific coast of Mexico with great waves for surfing, an old Spanish feel, and a thriving LGBT scene. The city has several gay hotels, like the Hotel Mercurio.

However, Punta Mita, a quiet resort city about an hour drive from Puerto Vallarta, may be a better alternative for honeymooners, according to Ed Salvato, the editor-in-chief of gay travel magazine ManAboutWorld.

"Puerto Vallarta is extremely gay popular, but it may not be conducive to a honeymoon because you don't want your new husband to get picked up at a bar the first night," Salvato said. "Instead, couples might want to stay at a more secluded resort like the Four Seasons Punta Mita, which is right nearby."



Provincetown, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Located at at the very tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown is a charming resort town that has been drawing in gay travelers for years.

"This is a gay Mecca, which makes it an obvious choice for gay honeymooners," Pauline Frommer, the publisher of Frommers.com, said. "It's famous for drag shows, restaurants, and a vibrant gay community that's been there for decades."

The town is chock-full of quaint guest houses, elegant restaurants, and has access to the incredible beaches of the Cape Cod National Seashore.

"Massachusetts was one of the first states to allow same-sex marriage in the U.S., and right away wedding bells were ringing in Provincetown," Ed Salvato, the editor-in-chief of gay travel magazine ManAboutWorld, said. "It has all the tourism infrastructure and the tolerance—no, the celebration of diversity."

There are dozens of charming gay-friendly guesthouses and inns, but the Crown Point Historic Inn & Spa and Surfside Hotel & Suites offer exclusive romance and honeymoon packages.



Tel Aviv, Israel

Tel Aviv is hands-down the most gay-friendly destination in the Middle East. With its raging nightlife, gorgeous beaches, and cool, laid-back vibe, it's no surprise that the Israeli city is attracting gay visitors.

"Israel has a very open and large gay community," Pauline Frommer said. "If you've ever wanted to travel to the Middle East, it's a cosmopolitan, fascinating city. It has fascinating museums, extraordinary restaurants, gay clubs and gay bars. It's very warm and welcoming to gay couples."

Frommer added that gay couples may want to take a side trip to Jerusalem, but may have to keep their relationships under wraps there since the ancient city is so religious.



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7 successful people share the one guilty purchase they can't live without

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Gretchen Rubin

We all have guilty pleasures.

From wealthy entrepreneurs to multiple bestselling authors and top entertainment personalities, I routinely ask guests on my podcast "So Money" to spill the beans on their top splurge, the one item that they spend oodles of money on … and can't bear to live without.

From the very first Apprentice Bill Rancic to comedian Margaret Cho and the Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger, here's what seven of my guests had to say.

Farnoosh Torabi is an award-winning financial author and host of the daily podcast "So Money." Want to learn more? Download her free e-book, "SoMoney Secrets: Financial Habits of Highly Successful People."

Margaret Cho: 'Hiring a cleaner'

Margaret Cho loves outsourcing her cleaning, and started even before she could really afford it. 

The award-winning comedian says she has had the same housekeeper since 1990 and shares, "She is so well-paid and well-taken care of ... My major expenditure is people that I work with. I put them through school and stuff so that they can do other jobs for me."

Listen to the full interview with Margaret Cho.



Bill Rancic: 'Wine.'

Although Bill Rancic, the winner of the first season of NBC's "The Apprentice" and entrepreneur admits to being "pretty frugal," he isn't afraid to spend some of his hard-earned money on good wine, he tells me.

He's actually a big foodie and has turned his guilty pleasure into a booming restaurant business. He is the co-owner of two popular Chicago restaurants, RPM Steak and RPM Italian. "We are very blessed that we have a brisk business," he says. Rancic shares that he is opening a third restaurant in Washington, DC, later this summer. 

Listen to the full interview with Bill Rancic.



Patti Stanger: 'Costume jewelry'

Bravo TV's "The Millionaire Matchmaker" Patti Stanger loves to collect costume jewelry, including, but not limited to, vintage Chanel. She admits to having a very big costume jewelry collection that she has built from browsing online and perusing second-hand stores. 

"I just love, love gems. The sparklier the better," says Stanger. "I just bought two Hermes watches … in a vintage jewelry store in Beverly Hills," she recounts. "And, the other thing [I splurge on] is shoes, but what girl doesn’t [buy] shoes?"

Listen to the full interview with Patti Stanger.



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This $11 million log cabin has all the amenities of a luxury resort

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You've never seen a ranch like this before.

Though it neighbors Idaho travel spots like Schweitzer Mountain Resort and Lake Pend Oreille, Buck Quarter Ranch is a vacation destination in itself. In fact, if you're not in the market for another home, you could easily turn it into a luxury resort. 

Even better, the ranch is a turnkey property mith multiple furnished homes and recreation perks like a spa pavilion and a rifle range. 

Cindy Bond of Tomlinson Sotheby's International Realty holds the $11 million listing

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Welcome to the 918-acre Buck Quarter Ranch in Cusick, Washington.



Built in 2004, this 12,017-square-foot, custom-built log home has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and one partial bath.



The exposed logs in the home's interior create a warm ambiance.



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KIM KARDASHIAN, YACHTS, AND GOBLETS OF ROSÉ: Inside the swanky parties at the Cannes advertising festival

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The annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is a celebration of all things advertising and marketing.

And each year, Adland proves that it really knows how to celebrate.

Whether it was celebrity-filled yacht parties, swanky pool parties away from the masses in private villas, or simply guzzling lashings of rosé on the beach, visitors to Cannes this year made sure they let their hair down. 

And fortunately many of the Cannes Lions delegates shared what went down on Instagram. Here's our pick of the best parties that went down this year.

The opening gala on the beach saw attendees dance the night away on the beach.

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The Daily Mail's yacht party on Wednesday was easily the most-talked about night-time event in the calendar. Kim Kardashian popped along.

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Meet the nomadic photographer who has been road-tripping with her dog around the US for the past 7 years

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In 2008, Alison Turner quit her job in ad sales, hit the road with her rescue dog, Max, and didn't look back. Over the past seven years, Turner and Max have circled the US three times, driven over 100,000 miles, and made several trips to their favorite destination, the American Southwest.

“Ever since I can remember, I have been independent and curious,” Turner told Business Insider. “Being on the open road is a feeling I can’t get anywhere else. It’s a feeling of freedom,” Turner said.

“The first year is the hardest — if you get through that and want to continue, then the road is for you.” Though living out of a van isn't easy, Turner's GoWesty serves her well. "Everything you decide to bring along must have a function. There isn’t room for things you don’t use." Weather is an important factor, and Turner generally travels following the good kind. "What the weather is outside is what it will be in the van. I have camped in over 100 degrees and below freezing."

Photography has been an integral part of Turner’s travels. Since beginning her journey, Turner’s client list has grown, and her work has been shown in galleries across the US. Between her GoPro, Instagram, and DSLR, she’s documented and shared her journey, inspired by the people she’s met along the way, the sweeping landscapes, and, of course, Max.

Take a look ahead at some of Turner’s best images from the road.

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Max, who has been with her since day one of her travels, is the subject of many of Turner's photographs.



He's also the deciding factor when it comes to where Turner goes, since she can stay only at national parks that allow dogs.



"Companion, goofball, and scruffy" are the three words Turner uses to describe Max. He's a constant source of entertainment and inspiration for Turner.



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20 gorgeous natural wonders around the world

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UNESCO sites

Today, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, has a whopping total of 1,007 World Heritage Sites on its official list. 

Places that receive the iconic UNESCO seal are chosen based on their cultural significance, their standing as a natural wonder, or both. 

From the Rock Sites of Cappadocia, Turkey, made entirely from volcanic erosions, to Africa's Namib Sand Sea, the world's only coastal desert, here are 20 breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites from around the world.

Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia is a volcanic landscape created entirely from erosion that eventually formed mountain ridges, valleys, and pinnacles nicknamed “fairy chimneys” across Cappadocia, Turkey.

Learn more about Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia.



Not only is Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park one of southeast Europe's oldest parks, it is also Croatia's largest, with 16 interlinked lakes located between Mala Kapela Mountain and Pljesevica Mountain. The lakes are surrounded by lush forests and waterfalls, whose waters have deposited travertine limestone barriers for years to create the natural dams.

Learn more about Plitvice Lakes National Park.



Canaima National Park, located in southeastern Venezuela along the borders of Guyana and Brazil, has a stunning landscape of tabletop mountain formations known as tepuis. It is also home to the world's highest waterfall, Angel Falls, whose highest point reaches a staggering 3,212 feet, or 979 meters.

Learn more about Canaima National Park.



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