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17 pictures of Roger Federer before he was a fashion icon

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Roger Federer has become such a fashion icon in the tennis world that even a simple haircut can shock the masses.

But while Federer, who is currently competing for his 18th grand slam title at the Australian Open, has been a bit of a fashion icon on the tennis circuit in recent years, it wasn't always the case.

In fact, a quick look back reminds us that making questionable fashion and style choices was the norm for Federer early in his career.

Amazingly, at age 16, Federer is almost indistinguishable from what he looks like now



But by age 18, his hair was long and he was playing with a high pony tail



And before he started wearing his signature headbands, he occasionally controlled his wild hair with a hat



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9 speaking habits that will make you sound smarter

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There are four kinds of speakers in the business world:

  1. The incoherent, who meander, use tons of jargon, and talk of things interesting mostly to themselves.
  2. The coherent, who can verbally communicate facts and opinions but seldom say anything memorable.
  3. The articulate, who speak succinctly and clearly but whose words are seldom persuasive.
  4. The eloquent, who use language and body language to win the hearts and minds of listeners.

Eloquent people sound smart, regardless of how intelligent they are. The opposite is true as well. Smart people who are incoherent — like some engineers I've known — often come off as if they're of limited intelligence.

Fortunately, eloquence is a skill that can be taught, practiced, and mastered. Here are nine easily mastered techniques to quickly make yourself more eloquent and smarter-sounding.

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1. Stand or sit with spine straight but relaxed

Eloquence is more than just how you use language. It's also how you use your body language. The position of your back is the foundation of your body language and therefore the root of your eloquence.

Slumping communicates a lack of confidence in yourself and your words. The other extreme, a ramrod straight back, says "fight or flight." A straight but relaxed spine puts you in a mental and physical state from which words flow smoothly and easily.



2. Keep your chin up

The position of your head is just as important as the position of your spine, a fact reflected in many common expressions. To "hold your head high," for example, is to show pride and determination. To be "downcast" means you're already beaten down.

An upright head is essential for eloquence for physiological reasons as well. A tense neck — inevitable if your head is facing down — tends to strangle your words, preventing you from speaking clearly.



3. Focus on your listeners

Eloquence is meaningful only if people are listening to you, and they won't listen if you're thinking about something else or if your eyes are wandering all over the room. Eloquence without attention is mere speechifying.

Two special cases: Avoid glancing sideways — it makes you seem dishonest, i.e., shifty-eyed. If you must check your notes, use your eyes to look downward without nodding your head.



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The 25 best jobs in America right now, according to employees

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Every January, Glassdoor publishes its list of the best jobs of the year. For 2016, the top spot goes to data scientist. 

"It isn't a big surprise to see data scientist at No. 1 this year because it's one of the hottest and fastest growing jobs we're seeing right now," says Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, Glassdoor's chief economist. "Since all companies have an online presence these days, they all need people who know how to manage and store data that helps them make better business decisions, compared to years ago when businesses didn’t have data management at their fingertips to review and analyze to help them drive business forward. I expect this to continue to be a hot job for several years to come, too."

Glassdoor's Best Jobs in America report identifies careers with the highest overall "job score," which is determined by weighting three factors equally: earning potential (median annual base salary), career opportunities rating, and number of job openings. 

For a job title to be considered, it had to receive at least 75 salary reports and 75 career opportunities ratings shared by US-based employees over the past year. The number of job openings per job title represents active job listings on Glassdoor as of January 8, 2016. 

"When making any job decision, we know that job seekers consider earning potential, career opportunities, and hiring opportunity — and that's exactly what we look at for this report to determine the top jobs in America for 2016," Chamberlain explains. "There's something for every job seeker in this report, and what's interesting is that employers across all industries are looking to fill many of these jobs."

Here are the 25 best jobs in America right now:

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25. Software architect

Overall job score: 4.2/5.0 
Job openings: 653 
Median base pay: $130,000 
Career opportunities rating: 3.4



24. Electrical engineer

Overall job score: 4.2/5.0 
Job openings: 2,516 
Median base pay: $76,900 
Career opportunities rating: 3.3



23. Nurse practitioner

Overall job score: 4.2/5.0 
Job openings: 5,624 
Median base pay: $99,500 
Career opportunities rating: 3.1
 



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11 words capture how turbulent and tech-obsessed the US was over the last decade

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Words, like cultural trends, are fluid.

New ones emerge, existing ones change in meaning, and some inevitably fall out of usage.

To celebrate the power of words within American culture, the American Dialect Society has released its "Word of the Year" every year since 1990. This year's word is "they," in the context of a singular genderless pronoun, to highlight the strides the US has made in respecting people who don't identify as a man or woman.

Over the last 10 years, the ADS has somehow managed to encapsulate a key theme of each year just as concisely.

Here's how the decade played out, one word at a time.

2005: Truthiness

Stephen Colbert's favorite word reflected a year in which whole truths weren't always "nothing but the truth." Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in the summer of 2005, sending President George W. Bush scrambling to deliver federal aid, which unfortunately arrived too late.

The president's inability to declare Katrina an emergency, and his later denying that hesitance, cast severe doubt over his presidency.

Truthiness also made an appearance as author James Frey's memoir "A Million Little Pieces"was revealed to be highly fictionalized, despite being selected as a pick for Oprah's Book Club.



2006: Plutoed

Eliminating an entire planet from the solar system is newsworthy, so much so that it gained traction in 2006 as its own verb.

"To pluto" something means to demote it from a previously illustrious standing, in the same way the actual planet was downgraded to the status of "dwarf planet" because of its tiny size.



2007: Subprime

As "The Big Short" recently (and speedily) explained, the US housing market began its terrifying plunge in 2007. Either out of malice or negligence, banks began issuing loans regardless of whether the applicants were able to pay them back. These subprime mortgages caused a rush to the market — a "bubble"— that led to billions of dollars lost and the Great Recession a year later.

From lost jobs to greedy bankers, the word "subprime" captures everything about 2007 that mattered most to people.



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Eat like an astronaut with these common foods

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Astronauts on board the International Space Station get most of their nutrition from pre-cooked meals that NASA's Science Food Lab at Johnson Space Center prepares from fresh ingredients.

However, there are some classic pre-packaged snacks — available in just about any grocery store in America — that NASA sends up to remind astronauts of home.

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics compiled a list of some of these house-hold favorites, 9 of which we pulled for this post to show how you can eat like an astronaut.

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Whoppers are relatively light weight, making them an ideal space food. Astronauts also say they're great for target practice. (SpaceX offers one of the cheapest cargo rides to space, but it still costs on average $2,500 per pound, so the lighter the better.)

Source: Smithsonian Air & Space and AIAA

 



Plain and peanut M&Ms are another favorite because the hard candy shell makes them unlikely to crumble and leave a floating mess. Astronauts also enjoy using them for educational demonstration videos.

Source: Smithsonian



There are no refrigerators on the ISS, but astronauts still occasionally get fresh produce like oranges, tomatoes, and bananas, which NASA sends on board cargo missions.

Source: Spaceflight.nasa.org



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8 technologies Volvo will use to make 'death proof' cars by 2020

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Volvo has big plans to make its cars fatality free by 2020

In 2007, the company announced its vision of using technology to eliminate deaths and reduce injuries in its vehicles. 

Since then, Volvo has continued to roll out new safety features in its vehicles, updating systems as new technology becomes available.

By 2020, Volvo aims to bring these technologies together to make a commercial vehicle with advanced autonomy.

Here's a look at some of the safety features Volvo is using to make this possible. 

Pedestrian detection identifies people near the car so that it can keep a safe distance.

Sensors on the car help detect if a person is near and will issue a warning if you are too close. If there's no time for a warning, the car will automatically brake to avoid a collision with the pedestrian. 



Cyclist detection will let you know when a biker is near even if you can't see them.

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The cyclist detection feature works similarly to the pedestrian feature, notifying the driver first with a sound and automatically applying the brakes if it senses a collision is imminent. 



There's even a large animal detection feature that helps ensure you never hit an animal while on the road.

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The car will slow down and brake if its camera and radar sensors sense that the driver is coming too close to a large animal.



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4 email apps that are better than the one that comes with your iPhone

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In about a month, Mailbox, the popular email app, will be shut down

This means that many people who rely on Mailbox, including me, will have to find another email app.

I love Mailbox because you can "snooze" emails so they disappear from your inbox until later, and quickly archive and delete messages to empty your inbox. 

Fortunately, there are a handful of other good email apps to use when Mailbox is officially shuttered next month.

 

Inbox from Google

Inbox is a relatively new email app from Google. 

The app has a lot of features to help make email more manageable. For example, it highlights important parts of emails — reservation times, ticket information, photos, shipping information, etc. — so you don't always have to open actual messages. 

It also groups together similar messages, like promotions, which make them easier to delete, and allows you to create reminders on a to-do list. 

And like Mailbox, Inbox also lets you snooze emails for later. 

Available on: Android and iOS



Outlook from Microsoft

My colleagues love the Outlook iPhone app.

Outlook filters the most important emails to your "focused" tab. You can also quickly swipe to archive, delete, or "reschedule" (aka snooze) an email for later. You can also quickly arrange your inbox just by emails that have attachments. 

Steven Tweedie, Business Insider's tech editor, earlier this year called it "the best email app out right now."

Available on: Android, iOS, and Windows Phone



Spark from Readdle

Spark is another great email app. Like many of the apps on this list, it filters the important messages and groups the ones that aren't so important. It also allows you to snooze emails for later and swipe to archive and delete messages.

You can also use Spark to notify you when you receive important emails.

Available on: iOS



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This beautiful wireless keyboard is crafted out of a single piece of wood

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The Orée keyboard is real head turner.

The wireless keyboard is crafted out of a single piece of wood, featuring a compact, stylish design that gives Apple's own Bluetooth keyboard a run for its money. Of course, if you're in the market for a new wireless keyboard, the Orée's hefty $190 price alone might cause you to run back to cheaper options like Apple's $99 wireless keyboard, but there's no denying the Orée is stunning.

The Orée comes in two types of wood, walnut or maple. The key caps are also wooden — there's no faux-wood finish here — and even the power button is made out of wood.

And, like a set of well-worn wooden stairs after many years, the Orée's keys could eventually take on the subtle grooves of your fingers over time, allowing for a truly unique keyboard with a familiar fit.

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The Orée works with your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Bluetooth-enabled PC, connecting over Bluetooth like any other wireless keyboard. 

If you're used to using a trackpad instead of a mouse, there's also the Orée Touch Slab, which features multitouch technology and faint number engravings that allow it to double as a numerical keypad. Again, all of that wood comes at a premium, and the Orée Touch Pad starts at $190.

You can see more photos of the Orée keyboard below, order one over at its official website, or scroll to the bottom for a quick review and unboxing from Lewis over at Unboxed Therapy.







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The best startup CEOs do these 13 things better than everyone else

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Running a startup is hard.

But the ones that do well usually have a great CEO.

We went through Quora to find out what the best startup CEOs do to stand out from the rest.

SEE ALSO: 17 things people in Silicon Valley forget about the outside world

They are good at both hiring AND firing.

"Whenever you find a really great CEO you find someone who has a knack for hiring. That means selling other people on your dream or your business. Especially when it doesn't seem all that important or seems very risky. I used to work for a CEO who was awesome at hiring, but couldn't fire anyone. Doomed the business. Many of the best CEOs get others to follow no matter what."— Robert Scoble, futurist at Rackspace



Being street smart is more important than being book smart.

"Getting out and understanding customers is far more important than book smarts or computer research."— Mark Suster, partner at Upfront Ventures



Put your self-interest behind.

"Most entrepreneurs have a healthy dose of self-interest. However, serially successful startup leaders place their stakeholders' well being before their own personal gain. Situations inevitably arise in which key executives could covertly self-deal and enhance their financial outcomes at the expense of their fellow employees and investors. Consistent winners resist this temptation."— John Greathouse, entrepreneur, investor, and professor



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The unusual items that Donald Trump, Mark Cuban, and 11 other successful people have in their offices

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We all have our idiosyncrasies and bizarre routines that keep us sane. Certain objects and rituals add comfort to our lives and make us feel at home.

A comfortable work space is an incredibly important factor when it comes to being productive.

Check out how these successful people have made their offices their own with a variety of unusual, yet meaningful, items.

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LeBron James likes to keep Bruce Wayne close by.

The NBA legend keeps a replica Batman mask in his pristine LRMR Marketing firm office in Akron, Ohio, according to ESPN.



"SNL" producer Lorne Michaels has a present from Reese Witherspoon in his office.

Vanity Fair reported that the creator and producer of "Saturday Night Live" keeps a dog-head inkwell that actress Reese Witherspoon gave him.

The comedian also has a bobblehead of his favorite New York Yankee, Paul O'Neill.



American businessman and presidential candidate Donald Trump has one of Shaquille O'Neal's sneakers.

During a tour of his office in Trump Tower near Central Park, Donald Trump showed The Wall Street Journal's Monica Langley one of his prized pieces of memorabilia: a shoe that Shaquille O'Neal took off after a game and gave to him.

"This is some serious foot," he said of the sizable sneaker.



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11 successful people share their first-ever jobs — and what they were paid

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Everyone has to start somewhere.

From making paper deliveries to selling tuxedos, the first jobs these 11 successful people shared with Business Insider weren't always the most glamorous.

Read on to see where CEOs, bestselling authors, and self-made millionaires started, and how much their first jobs paid:

SEE ALSO: Tony Robbins, Sallie Krawcheck, and 6 more successful people share their financial goals for 2016

Farnoosh Torabi worked as a hostess at Ruby's Diner.

Farnoosh Torabi, personal-finance expert, bestselling author, host of the daily podcast, "So Money":

"When I was 15, I ran to apply for my worker's permit. I couldn't wait to earn a real paycheck beyond babysitting dollars. I got a job as a hostess at Ruby's Diner in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. I think it paid $8 or $9 an hour. After taxes and the cost of my ridiculous 1950s hostess costume that they deducted from my paycheck, it amounted to barely nothing. I quit after six weeks."



John Paul DeJoria built and sold flower boxes.

John Paul DeJoria, cofounder of John Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrón tequila:

"Growing up, we didn't have much money, so I worked from a very young age building flower boxes for 25 cents, and sold them for 50 cents.

"At 11 years old, I had a morning paper delivery route with the LA Examiner and I made $33 per month. I gave the money to my mother so we could live a better life. Having a job was an honor."



Alexa von Tobel worked in a doctor's office.

Alexa von Tobel, founder and CEO of LearnVest.com, author of "Financially Fearless":

"For my first job, I worked in a doctor's office doing everything from filing to tidying up the space. Both of my parents worked in medicine, so I loved it. I also made about $10 an hour, which I contributed to my future savings account."



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50 maps that show how guns are trafficked into every state

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It should come as no surprise that 2015 was a strong year for gun sales. 

The FBI processed more than 23 million background checks in 2015 through the National Instant Background Check System (NICS), shattering the previous record set in 2013. 

The total number of background checks conducted is considered the most accurate measurement of gun sales, though it's not always perfectly accurate: Checks aren't required at gun shows (the gun show loophole), and a single check can be used for a person purchasing multiple guns at once. 

Despite the grey areas, a key component of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms' (ATF) mission is to track where — and how — all these guns are moving across the country. 

The ATF releases a state-by-state report of firearms traces each year. The report includes firearms that are both legally and illegally bought but have been recovered from crime scenes (known as "crime guns") or suspected of use in crimes. The 2015 report, based on data gathered throughout 2014, was released in August 2015. 

To conduct a trace, law enforcement officials send all the information they have about the gun to the ATF's National Tracing Center in West Virginia. The ATF then goes through a complicated process of unraveling the gun's sales history, calling manufacturers, and requesting information from gun shops across the country. 

Traces aim to identify the purchaser, original legal retailer, and possessor of the crime gun in question, according to the ATF's tracing guide.

These traces help the ATF understand firearm supply chains and pinpoint crucial sources of guns to the black market. For every traced firearm, the ATF reports the type, caliber, criminal category (i.e. "dangerous drugs" or "firearm under investigation"), and the time-to-crime (how much time has elapsed between the original sale and the crime).  

Even guns purchased legally can end up in the hands of criminals. For example, the four weapons used in the San Bernardino shooting in December, though modified, were originally purchased legally from gun stores, the Wall Street Journal reported. 

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On top of that, guns are routinely trafficked from states with weak regulation, like Georgia, subverting strong gun-control regulation in states like New York, according to Mayors Against Illegal Guns

In Georgia, for example, no state law requires permits and registration for gun owners, and an average handgun may sell legally at a store for $100, reports the New York Times. That same handgun can sell for upwards of $500 in the black market in New York. All the seller needs to do is take a 12-hour drive up the I-95 for a 400% profit. 

From 2012 to 2014, 29% of guns recovered from crime scenes were first purchased from legitimate retailers in other states, according to the Center for American Progress.

These maps below show how guns travel in-and-out of states. 

The ATF traced 5,891 firearms in Alabama in 2014. The vast majority, 3,579, were pistols and linked to possession of weapon and firearm under investigation charges.

Alabama has lax firearm regulations. 3,561 guns eventually linked to crime originated from within the state, while neighboring Georgia and Mississippi were the largest outside sources. 



The ATF traced 714 firearms in Alaska in 2014. A little over half (434) of the firearms traced in Alaska came from within the state, though a sizable proportion came from Texas, California, and Washington.

Alaska has the most gun-related deaths of any state, with nearly 20 gun-related deaths per 100,000 people— more than twice the national rate. Most, however, were suicides.



The ATF traced 7,610 firearms in Arizona in 2014. Of those, 2,686 firearms were recovered from Phoenix alone.

The majority were pistols and came from within the state, though a sizeable portion came from California, Texas, and neighboring New Mexico.

912 traced guns were linked to drug crimes, the second highest category, owing to Arizona's proximity to the cartel lands of northern Mexico. 

 



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Jaw-dropping photos of massive winter storm Jonas taken from space

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Between January 20 and 24, NASA published photos taken from National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) satellite of the massive blizzard that paralyzed Washington, New York, and other northeastern US cities.

By midnight on Saturday, New York City experienced its second-biggest storm ever with 26.8 inches of snowfall. The record was set in 2006 with 26.9 inches.

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly also shared pictures of winter storm Jonas from the International Space Station on Instagram and Twitter.

SEE ALSO: The NYC blizzard is getting so crazy, people are skiing and snowboarding in the streets

This photo from January 20, at 2:30 p.m. EST shows the storm moving over the Rockies and southern Great Lakes states.

Source: NASA Goddard Rapid Response



Satellite image from January 21, at 10:00 a.m. EST, shows the upcoming blizzard brewing:

Source: NOAA/NASA



Here's another satellite picture of the approaching blizzard taken around 2:35 a.m. EST on January 22, 2016.

Source: NOAA/NASA 

 



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THEN & NOW: What the stars of 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' are up to 10 years later

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"The 40-Year-Old Virgin" almost didn't happen, but it was a good thing it did, because it helped launch the careers of Hollywood A-listers like Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, and Steve Carell.

In a recent interview with Conan O'Brien, Carell revealed that the film he helped cowrite with Judd Apatow was almost sacked because Universal felt that Carell looked like a "serial killer" in early footage.

"We hadn't shot any dialogue," he said. "It was me riding my bike with a weird helmet, and it was me walking down the street and seeing suggestive posters and going eghh. And just that week compiled, they went, 'No, no, no, this is not a comedy.'"

But the shooting continued and Apatow's feature directorial debut became a comedic success, leading to "Knocked Up" and more.

Here's what the cast and filmmakers have been up to in the last decade, since "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" came out in 2005:

SEE ALSO: 11 must-see movies completely rejected by the Oscars

Steve Carell had appeared in a few comedies ("Bruce Almighty" and "Anchorman") before landing the lead role of the 40-year-old virgin, Andy, in Judd Apatow's directorial debut.



The film helped launch Carell to an award-winning career in comedic and dramatic roles. He played Michael Scott on "The Office" for seven seasons, a role that earned him six Golden Globe nominations (one win) and nine Emmy noms. He also earned an Oscar and a Golden Globe nom for his portrayal of convicted murderer John du Pont in "Foxcatcher" (2014). He can most recently be seen in "The Big Short," for which he earned another Golden Globe nom.



Before Paul Rudd played coworker and friend to Andy, he was best known as Cher's ex-stepbrother in "Clueless."



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The 10 hottest US housing markets to watch in 2016

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In 2015, coastal tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle were front and center for housing as millionaires with startup money sought shelter.

"But this year, the markets that shine brightest will be those that manage to strike a good balance between strong income growth, low unemployment and solid home value appreciation," said Zillow Chief economist Dr. Svenja Gudell.

"As the job market continues to hum and opportunity becomes more widespread, the best housing markets are no longer limited to the coasts or one-industry tech towns. This year's hottest markets have something for everyone, whether they're looking for somewhere to raise a family or start their career," she added.

Zillow analysts based their 2016 ranking on three variables: home value appreciation, unemployment rates, and income growth. Moreso than just price appreciation, the combination of these three factors offer a better feel of a local economy and the underlying strength of its housing market.

We put together a list of Zillow's top 10 housing markets for 2016. Check them out below.

10. Portland, Oregon

Forecasted Home Value Appreciation:
5.0%

Income Growth:
1.0%

Unemployment Rate:
5.0%

 

Source: Zillow



9. Sacramento, California

Forecasted Home Value Appreciation:
5.1%

Income Growth:
1.1%

Unemployment Rate: 
5.5%

 

Source: Zillow



8. Omaha, Nebraska

Forecasted Home Value Appreciation:
3.2%

Income Growth:
1.1%

Unemployment Rate:
2.9%

 

Source: Zillow



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Witness the 2016 blizzard's fury in these photos from space

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Watching the raw power of snowstorm from the ground is one thing. Seeing whole states get painted white from space is another.

Between January 20 and 24, NASA published photos taken from several satellites of the massive blizzard that paralyzed Washington, New York, and other northeastern US cities with gobs of snow.

By midnight on Saturday, New York City experienced its second-biggest storm ever with 26.8 inches of snowfall. The record was set in 2006 with 26.9 inches.

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly also shared pictures of winter storm Jonas from the International Space Station on Instagram and Twitter.

Here are some of the most incredible views of the storm from space that we've seen so far.

This photo from Jan. 20, at 2:30 p.m. ET shows a storm over the Rockies and southern Great Lakes states.

Source: NASA Goddard Rapid Response



And this satellite image from Jan. 21, at 10:00 a.m. ET shows pieces of the blizzard moving into place:

Source: NOAA/NASA



The storm brews and churns over the Midwest as it heads toward the East Coast in this shot, taken around 2:35 a.m. ET on Jan. 22:

Source: NOAA/NASA 

 



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19 signs your coworkers secretly hate you

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While some coworkers may have no qualms about letting you know they despise you, others will try to remain diplomatic and professional but hide those hard feelings.

"Most coworkers won't overtly show their disdain for you so as not to cause trouble or jeopardize their own careers," says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job.""They may make life difficult for you, but they'll probably try to stay under the radar. Still, there are subtle red flags that they're not out for your best interests."

You'll want to know those signs, says Taylor, so you can spot them when they're present and turn things around before it's too late.

"Of course, it's impossible to be liked by everyone in the office," she explains.

But you should always strive to be sensitive to the needs of your fellow coworkers, remain upbeat and friendly, communicate openly, and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.

"Those who do this have a far brighter career future," she says. "Plus, when [we] have strong, healthy workplace relationships, you will be more effective and accomplished in your job."

Michael Kerr, an international business speaker and author of "The Humor Advantage,"agrees.

"When your coworkers like you, everything becomes easier," he says. "People have your back when you need it the most, you can ask for and get favors more easily, people will volunteer to help in times of need, and you can get far better cooperation even across departments."

Being well-liked will boost your morale, which in turn will make you more productive, focused, creative, and successful in everything you do, he says.

Here are 19 subtle signs your coworkers secretly hate you. Keep in mind that you may just be misreading their body language or tone — the workplace is certainly not immune to human misunderstanding and no one's a mind reader.

But if you notice you're the only victim of these behaviors, it probably means they don't like you.

SEE ALSO: What to do when you realize your coworkers secretly hate you

1. Your gut tells you they don't like you.

If you feel like your coworkers don't like you, it could just be in your head, but it could also be true. If they treat you differently than everyone else, you're probably not their favorite person. Trust your gut and continue looking for other signs if you have a strong feeling about this.



2. They don't smile when you're around.

We're not talking about the occasional bad day or mood swing. If your coworkers make a conscious effort not to smile when you're in the room, something isn't right.



3. They can't maintain eye contact with you.

It's difficult to look someone straight in the eye when you don't like or respect them, says Taylor. If you notice your colleagues avoid eye contact while speaking with you, those are probably the reasons.

"They're afraid that you may be able to detect hostility, so the path of least resistance is for them to look away or avoid being around you wherever possible," Taylor suggests.



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How breakout star Margot Robbie of 'Suicide Squad' and 'Wolf of Wall Street' is taking over Hollywood

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Margot Robbie left jaws on the floor after her breakout performance opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in "The Wolf of Wall Street."

Now the Aussie actress, 25, is taking a central role in the upcoming "Suicide Squad" movie as the comic-book character Harley Quinn.

The newest trailer dropped this week and it looks like Harley's origin story will take up a large chunk of screen time — and Robbie has a delightfully unhinged presence.

Robbie also has two other films coming out this year: a live-action Tarzan remake, "The Legend of Tarzan," and comedy "Whisky Tango Foxtrot." 

In honor of Robbie's newfound success, we're looking back at how she became a Hollywood star.

SEE ALSO: What the cast of 'Suicide Squad' looks like in real life

Born in 1990, Margot Robbie grew up on her grandparents' farm on Australia's Gold Coast. A business-savvy child, she would make up magic tricks and put on shows, charging anyone who wanted to learn her tricks.

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She bought her first surfboard at a garage sale when she was 10. "I'm happiest when I'm surfing or out on the farm hunting wild pigs ... or riding around on motorbikes," she said in a 2008 interview.

Sunset surf in San Juan del Sur

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As a teen, she worked as a subway artist at a Subway in Melbourne. (Six months after Robbie landed her first major acting role, Subway hired her for a commercial. "I got paid like 20 times the amount I ever earned there," Robbie says.)



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The 23 best photos from the Broncos' improbable AFC Championship game win over the Patriots

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In the AFC Championship game on Sunday, the Denver Broncos pulled of the improbable, beating a New England Patriots team that many thought would cruise to an easy win.

While many wondered if Peyton Manning had anything left in the tank, it was actually Tom Brady that struggled most of the day and it was Manning who came out slinging the ball around the field.

The game produced a number of memorable images.

Here are the best photos from Getty Image, the Associated Press, and Reuters.

A great view of Sports Authority Field prior to the game.



The fans came prepared.



Although this might be a little too prepared.



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The 7 best new songs you can stream right now

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Now that music comes out on the weekend, and not always on every streaming service, it can be hard to know where to find the next great song. So Business Insider is helping you with this rundown of the best of what's new in the music world that you can listen to right now — from Kendrick Lamar's teaming with Kanye West to the gloriously rocking return of PJ Harvey.

SEE ALSO: The 20 best songs of 2015 that you can stream right now

Majid Jordan - "Every Step Every Way"

When Drake signed Majid Jordan to his OVO label, many wondered if the duo would find its place in the pop/R&B scene. Three years after sharing smash hit "Hold On, We're Going Home" with Drake, the group seems to have found it. "Every Step Every Way" has the potential to be another big hit. Majid Jordan's self-titled album is out February 5.

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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis - "White Privilege II" (feat. Jamila Woods)

This one's a doozy. Macklemore is back to doing what he does best: making statements with his music. In a nine-minute fury, the rapper tackles everything from Black Lives Matter to Officer Darren Wilson's non-conviction. The song is a lot to take in, but it definitely gets its point across. It has been almost four years since Macklemore's last album, "The Heist," but look for him to come out swinging in 2016.

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Kanye West - "No More Parties in LA" (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

It's honestly just good to have a stream of new Kanye West music on a regular basis. West and Lamar complement each other well, and the beat they rap over is insane, sampling several songs including West's own "New God Flow.""No More Parties in LA" is good, but it seems like the two rappers are just getting started.

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