• One of its flashiest draws is its "beer bash" — a regular event featuring snacks, free booze, and celebrity cameos.
Throwing around lots of fancy employee perks seems to be the norm in the tech world.
Business Insider took a look at Apple's Glassdoor reviews to see if the tech giant was any different.
On Glassdoor, users gave Apple's overall benefits a 4.5 out of 5 stars on the site. Reviews indicated the company's tempting perks range from free, star-studded concerts to gym benefits.
Here's a look at some of the benefits Apple offers its employees:
According to Glassdoor, Apple employees get an annual 25% discount when they purchase an iPod, computer, or iPad. Every three years, workers can get $250 off an iPad or $500 off a Mac. Apple software is 50% off. The company also offers other discounts for family and friends, depending on the product.
Apple allows mothers to take four weeks of paid leave before giving birth and 14 weeks after. Non-birth parents get six weeks of paid time off, according to TIME.
Ivanka Trump was spotted wearing a $3,000 Dolce & Gabbana jacket.
It was a piece that could have been pulled out of Melania Trump's designer-packed closet.
By swapping fast fashion for designer clothing, Ivanka seems to be trying to appeal to a different crowd — just as the GOP pushes its new tax bill.
Ivanka Trump ditched her eponymous line in favor of something more expensive on Tuesday.
The first daughter was spotted wearing a $2,995 Dolce & Gabbana coat and a $1,700 skirt from the same brand to the annual White House turkey pardoning, the Daily Mail reported.
It's a departure for Trump, who typically wears clothing from her own line, sprinkled in with trendy pieces from other affordable brands like Zara. In fact, it seems like something that could have come out of first lady Melania Trump's closet.
Melania's outfits tend to be from pricier fashion designers like Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, and Balmain.
Melania has scaled back somewhat after her clothing choices sparked criticism (you won't spot her in another $51,000 coat), but the first lady's wardrobe is still notably more expensive than what the first daughter wears during most public appearances. On Tuesday, for example, she appears to have worn a $1,625 Stella McCartney coat.
Since Donald Trump began his presidential campaign, Ivanka has attempted to convince more progressive Americans that her father is a worthwhile politician. As a result, her fashion strategy has aimed to be relatable. Melania, on the other hand, strives to be aspirational.
Ivanka's pricey coat could symbolize a new strategy for the first daughter. Republicans' perception of Ivanka Trump has dropped as the first daughter has been increasingly seen as a moderating force who makes an active effort to push forward certain policies.
Meanwhile, perception of Melania has only gotten better. According to a CNN poll, the first lady has a 48% approval rating, compared to the president's 38%.
As Ivanka works to sell the tax plan, winning over Republicans is crucial. Business Insider's Bob Bryan reports that the Republican Party could be the one thing that actually slows down the passage of the tax plan, making it harder for the bill to pass at all.
By taking a page out of Melania's handbook, Ivanka seems to be trying to ditch her liberal reputation to better win over Trump's base on the right this Thanksgiving.
Several studies backed by multinational food and sugar companies have claimed sugar isn't that bad for us.
These studies incorrectly suggested that eating fat is responsible for weight gain and obesity instead.
New research is revealing how these studies were bankrolled by the sugar industry.
Several recent studies backed by multinational food and sugar companies claimed that sugar isn't so bad for us after all.
Don't believe them.
A growing body of evidence has revealed how industry groups have worked to suppress the scientific findings on the harmful effects of sugar for decades — either by promoting studies that downplay its negative effects or suppressing studies that reveal its harms.
A New York Times investigation published in 2016 revealed that the authors of a 2017 study that sought to discredit dietary guidelines aimed at curbing people's sugar intake had strong ties to the sugar industry. One of them sat on the scientific advisory board of Tate & Lyle, a leading global supplier of high-fructose corn syrup.
For those studies, conducted in the 1960s, researchers found that rats fed high-sugar diets were at greater risk for strokes, heart attacks, and heart disease. They also had higher-than-normal levels of fat (triglycerides) in their blood. But the research was never published.
Around the same time that those studies were surpressed, the same industry trade group paid three Harvard scientists the equivalent of today's average annual income to publish a review of heart health studies that made sugar look less unhealthy than it is — and to paint fat as the villain instead.
These studies seized on the idea that eating fat in our diets makes us fat — which study after study has debunked.
"Fat consumption does not cause weight gain," Carroll said. "To the contrary, it might actually help us shed a few pounds."
A large analysis published in August in the journal The Lancet compared more than 135,000 people on low-fat and low-carb diets across 18 countries. The researchers found that low-fat diets were more likely to be linked with death from all causes, and found a higher likelihood of heart attacks and heart disease as well. People on low-carb diets, on the other hand, had significantly lower risk of both of these outcomes.
"Global dietary guidelines should be reconsidered in light of these findings," the researchers wrote in the paper.
"Bottom line? The evidence in favor of a low-fat diet is very thin, whereas the evidence for the benefits of certain fats is mounting," Carroll said.
That means that foods like buttery avocados, rich salmon, and savory nuts should have a place in your diet. If you banned them as part of the low-fat dieting craze of the 1990s, it's time to bring them back.
I, too, once bought into the anti-fat frenzy: I grew up in California with health-conscious parents, and our kitchen was stocked with low-fat, high-carb products. Our fridge always had margarine, not butter; low-fat products (rather than low-sugar or no-sugar-added ones) ruled our pantry.
But the good news is that we're all finally uncovering the truth.
More people now understand that cutting out fat won't help us lose weight — and doesn't slash our risk of heart disease. Excess sugar, on the other hand (especially in the form of soda) has been linked with dozens of negative outcomes, including weight gain and obesity. A systematic review of 50 years of studies published in the American Society for Clinical Nutrition in 2006 found a link between the amount of sugar-sweetened beverages people consumed and weight gain and obesity.
"The science base linking the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages to the risk of chronic diseases is clear," the authors wrote.
We all have annoying habits, and travel tends to bring out the worst in people.
If you have any sympathy for your flight attendants, who, day in and day out, are privy to some of the most extreme human behavior, you'd make an effort to do better.
The first step is knowing just what you're doing wrong.
Luckily for you, we asked flight attendants everywhere to share the annoying things they wish passengers would stop doing, and more than 60 were happy to chime in.
Here are 25 things you may not have even known you were doing wrong, and one thing you can probably stop worrying about:
The FTC is investigating TripAdvisor after the website reportedly removed user accounts of rape and assault.
TripAdvisor has since introduced a measure that allows a committee of employees to flag resorts that are deemed unsafe.
Travel recommendation website TripAdvisor drew the ire of users and observers after it was accused of removing claims of assault and rape users made in reviews of resorts listed on the site.
TripAdvisor has tried to prevent further controversy by introducing measures to flag resorts that are deemed unsafe, but it wasn't enough to avoid attention from the Federal Trade Commission, which is reportedly investigating the company, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported.
The investigation was revealed in a letter from the FTC to Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
"The Commission has a strong interest in protecting consumer confidence in the online marketplace, including the robust online market for hotel and travel," FTC Chairwoman Maureen Ohlhausen wrote, according to the Journal-Sentinel.
"When consumers are unable to post honest reviews about a business, it can harm other consumers whose abilities to make well-informed purchase decisions are hindered and harm businesses that work hard to earn positive reviews."
Published in November, the Journal-Sentinel's investigative report revealed a trend of users reporting being raped and assaulted at resorts around the world, only for TripAdvisor to mark their reviews as hearsay or unsuitable for the site and remove them. Since then, the site has formed a committee of employees who will have the ability to flag resorts where users report safety concerns.
TripAdvisor did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment.
There are innumerable ways to prepare your turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. But if you want something simple, delicious, and most importantly fast, this dry rub turkey recipe will get your bird on the table in 90 minutes.
Queen Elizabeth II is now the world's oldest head of state.
When she ascended the throne in 1952, only 20% of today's UK population was alive.
Queen Elizabeth II has ruled for so long that most people in the United Kingdom have never known another monarch.
She became queen when her father, King George VI, died on February 6, 1952 (though her official coronation was on June 2, 1953).
During her reign, she has outlasted 14 British prime ministers and 13 US presidents.
After Robert Mugabe was ousted as president of Zimbabwe on Tuesday, the Queen became the world's oldest head of state, at 91 years old.
When she dies, life will turn upside down for Brits, and many others who admire her from across the globe.
The impact will be even deeper because 80% of UK residents weren't alive when Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne.
According to the UK Office for National Statistics, only 12 million UK residents were alive when King George was on the throne in 1952. That's only 20% of the UK's population of 66 million.
Since the most recent UK census data was from 2014, we used age-specific death rates to calculate how many Brits who were over 63 in 2014 would likely still be alive today.
This remarkable fact is a testament to Queen Elizabeth's stamina as Britain's longest reigning monarch, and the world's oldest head of state.
In the lead-up to Black Friday 2017 — which falls on November 24 — budget airline Ryanair has launched a major flight sale with fares from London Stansted to Europe for as low as £4.99 one way.
There are new flight deals each day, which can be used for travel from December 2017 to June 2018, depending on the offer — but you need to be quick, as each day's deals end at midnight that day.
Today's offer is 10% off one million seats, according to Ryanair, with fares starting from £4.99. In order to land the deal, you need to book by midnight tonight (November 22) and travel between April and June 2018.
The airline is also offering a 20% discount on all bags booked this week.
The offers from London Stansted include flights to destinations in Denmark and Norway for £4.99, fares to places in France, Sweden, Germany, and Poland for £7.99, and seats to Italy, Spain, Montenegro, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Romania for £9.99.
You can also get to the likes of the Netherlands and other popular European holiday destinations including Copenhagen (Denmark) and Pisa (Italy) for £12.99, and Bari (Italy) and Alicante (Spain) for £14.99 each.
Flights from Edinburgh to European destinations start at £9.99.
William Hanson is a British etiquette and manners expert.
Business Insider spoke to Hanson ahead of the festive season to find out the most common dining faux pas people make in formal company, and how to avoid them.
He offers his top tips to both guests and hosts of dinner parties on how to emulate a truly royal affair.
If you've ever been lucky enough to be invited to a high society dinner party, chances are you've wondered how to behave. And for good reason — as it turns out, there are plenty of unwritten rules you should be aware of.
With the approach of the festive season, we spoke to British etiquette coach William Hanson to identify the most common faux pas people make when dining in formal company.
Hanson has over 10 years of experience in the subjects of manners and etiquette. He also recently began offering etiquette programmes at The Ritz and has made countless national TV appearances. Needless to say, he knows a thing or too about good manners.
From beginning to end, here's exactly what you should — and shouldn't — do at a formal dinner party, according to Hanson.
1. Don't arrive early — or too late
"I think many people today — especially millennials — have no idea about when to arrive and when to leave a dinner party," Hanson told Business Insider. "If the invitation (or text message) says 7:30 p.m. then it does not mean you are eating at 7:30 p.m., so please, whatever you do, don’t arrive at 7 p.m. Your host will have kittens as they won’t be ready and probably (if male) aren’t dressed yet.
"Neither does it mean you ring the doorbell at 7:30 p.m.," Hanson said. "In Britain and America it is polite to be 10 to 15 minutes late. Those who don’t get why this is important are invariably those who do not host their own dinners. Anything after 15-20 minutes late and you need to call your host so they don’t start panicking and can adjust their cooking timings."
Here's an example of one of Hanson's own dinner tables ready for Easter lunch.
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2. Break your bread
"So many people, in social or business settings, will make the mistake of using a knife to cut into their bread roll, and then slather each half with butter," Hanson said. "You should never use a knife on bread (a custom that dates back to the Middle Ages).
"Instead you should break bread — one small mouthful at a time, then use your butter knife to apply a small portion of butter to that piece, and then eat. Avoid buttering in the air, too. That is what the bread plate is there for."
3. Know how to use your napkin
Do not immediately unfold your napkin upon sitting down at the table, unless the staff are already bringing out the food, Hanson said. "Take your cue from the hostess, who should unfold her napkin first — unless there is a major guest of honour present, in which case they should lead."
Larger napkins are folded in two, with the crease/fold facing you, he explained, while smaller napkins are left unfolded. "Never, under pain of death, tuck the napkin into your shirt collar," he said.
Once the meal is finished Hanson advises guests to neatly place the napkin in a heap on the table, to the left hand side in the space where the bread plate was, to be exact.
4. Work from the outside in
Most people know that, if the table has been set correctly, all the cutlery —including soup spoons and fish cutlery — will follow the outside-in rule. However, Hanson pointed out that sometimes in American dining settings they do not follow this rule, so beware.
"Traditionally, in grand English private houses the pudding (never 'dessert') cutlery will not be placed above the table setting, like you see today in many restaurants. All cutlery — for sweet and savoury courses — are set to the left and right hand side of the plate.
"Buckingham Palace now takes exception to this rule and places all pudding cutlery above the plate (with the spoon pointing left, on top, and the fork pointing to the right, below)," he said. "They have chosen to do this as it is the more recognised 'international' table setting, and their guests are largely international.
"Very kindly they are making sure their guests are most at ease when dining in the company of royalty, which is excellent manners."
5. If you're left-handed, be subtle
The left-handed diners among us will be relieved to know that while years ago people were chastised for not eating the conventional way — fork in the left hand, knife in the right — today left-handed dining is not as taboo as it used to be, according to Hanson.
"But lefties should not arrive at the table setting and start switching the entire place setting around," he warned. "Instead, as they pick up each set of cutlery to use it, they can subtly switch the fork from the left hand to the right, and the knife from the right to the left. The cutlery is still held in exactly the same way as it would be if you were eating conventionally, however."
He added: "In formal British society (and informal, in most cases) people will still judge someone by a lack of a proper understanding as to how to hold their cutlery. If you hold the knife like a pen then brace yourself for social solitude."
6. Use your glasses in order — and hold them correctly
The glasses should be placed in a helpful order to dining guests, Hanson said. "Namely, the glass closest to you when you take your seat is the one that is used first. The glass that is furthest away from you will be used last. The glasses will be taken away, one by one, after each course but your water glass will remain on the table throughout, which is why it is usually set a little detached from the others, to the left of the glasses on the right hand side.
"For formal dining you will probably have a wine per course, so pace yourself. You don’t have to finish every drop in every glass — you are asking for trouble that way. This is also why in more formal settings the glasses are smaller.
"All glasses at a table should be stemmed glasses — there won’t be any tumblers, even for water. Hold stemmed glasses from the top of the stem, rather than from the bowl. Not only does this stop your hot hands heating up the liquid inside (and thus changing the flavour) but also it stops you looking like you're an alcoholic."
7. Don't ask to be topped up
"Good manners are always about other people, and so we offer the people seated either side of us more drink before we pour for ourselves," Hanson said.
A general rule of thumb to go by is whether or not the wine decanter or bottle is left on the table. If it is then it's a sign from the host that guests are free to help themselves.
"If it is on the side board then it means that the host is in charge of topping everyone up," Hanson said. "In this case, do not ask directly for more wine. Hopefully they will twig as and when their guests need more."
8. Use the bathroom before the meal, not during
"Remember that in formal dining — especially when a member of the royal family is present, but not limited to this — you do not leave the table during the meal," Hanson said. "Bladders need to be emptied before the meal and not during so make sure you don’t overload with liquids of any variety during the meal."
Hanson's top tip for hosts is to serve water at room temperature so that it is absorbed better by the body, instead of iced water which he says flushes through the body.
9. Avoid taboo conversation topics — and ask open questions
If you don't know your fellow guests well or have never met them before, Hanson advises you play it safe at first and avoid topics such as sex, money, heavy politics, religion, or anything medical.
"Ask open questions that will give more fruitful and lingering answers than just queries that lead to yes/no answers," he said.
10. Pace yourself
This refers to both eating and drinking — wolfing down your food is impolite. "Everyone should start and finish at more or less the same time. Honourable hosts will have identified the slowest of eaters within their eye line and will be keeping time with them."
11. If in doubt, copy what others are doing
It's worth doing your own research into how to approach awkward foods if you expect to be dining in high circles this festive period, particularly if you have an idea of what's on the menu in advance.
One such food is mussels. "After picking out one mussel with your fork, you then set the fork down on the edge of the plate and use the empty shell of mussel one to pick out all other mussels," Hanson said. "A finger bowl should be set too, so you can dip your fingers in periodically to clean them.
Hanson added: "If you are ever served something that you have no idea how to tackle then just watch to see what your host or the most learned guest at the table is doing and how they are coping. Then copy."
The world's most luxurious private jet, "2-DEER," cost an estimated £230 million to produce.
The jet has enough space for up to 40 people, and is complete with a master bedroom and en-suite bathroom.
It costs around £56,000 an hour to hire and can fly from anywhere around the world.
The world's most luxurious private jet, complete with high-tech amenities, a master bedroom, and enough room for 40 people, is truly one-of-a-kind — and it cost an estimated £230 million to produce.
The commercial Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft can usually carry between 240 and 335 passengers — but the purpose of this model is a little bit different.
With the tongue-in-cheek registration plate "2-DEER," the aircraft has been gutted and fully renovated to include market-leading technological innovations, including remote-controlled blinds and furniture, dimmable lighting, and an extra spacious shower.
Chui was greeted on the steps of the plane by the jet's cabin crew, who are handpicked from parent company Hainan Airlines Group (HNA)'s already elite staff members.
Once on board the aircraft, the team asked Chui to take a seat so that they could swap his shoes for a pair of fluffy slippers.
Chui then took a tour of the private jet — dubbed a "flying penthouse" — guided by the onboard crew.
Passengers enter the plane into a "lobby" which leads to a dark wood-panelled corridor.
They then reach the jet's main lounge.
The lounge has a capacity of 16 travellers thanks to its collection of lazy boy armchairs, chaise longs, sofas, and even a bean bag.
The main lounge also features two large dining tables which can be laid for early evening drinks, afternoon tea, or an entire feast rustled up by the onboard private chef.
Top of the range tableware — including hand-cut glass decanters and vases and bone china — can be laid out for any occasion.
There are also three wide-screen TVs in the lounge and dining area.
Peeling off from the lobby towards the front of the plane, you'll find a fully enclosed, totally private master bedroom featuring a super-king double bed.
Candles line shelves along the walls, and throw pillows, deep-pile carpets, and throws make a comfortable movie den in which to unwind in front of the 42-inch TV.
The master bedroom even has its own stone-clad "master washroom," featuring a spacious shower and dual-sink vanity.
18 business class seats with their own amenities (and plenty of leg room) can be found at the back of the plane for additional guests.
Other features include high ceilings, hardwood floors, and hand-tufted carpets containing silk.
While this one-of-a-kind aircraft can usually only be experienced by the super-rich elite, Chui's guided tour can be viewed here:
The rise in US house prices since the recession has created a market favorable for sellers.
In more than half of the country's largest metros, homes are worth more today than before the recession, according to Zillow's October housing market report.
Nationally, home values rose 6.5% over the past year to a median of $203,400.
For the 15th consecutive month, US home values have increased by at least 6%, according to Zillow's October housing market report.
That's double the annual rate of appreciation of a "normal" market, says Svenja Gudell, Zillow's chief economist.
Compared to October 2016, the median home in the US gained $12,500 in value as housing inventory remains low and demand surges. What's more, in over half of the country's largest metros, homes are worth more than they were before the recession.
"We are in the midst of an inventory crisis that shows no signs of waning, impacting potential buyers all across the country," Gudell said.
"Home values are growing at a historically fast pace, and those potential buyers want to get in the market while they still can," she continued. "But with homes gaining so much value in just one year, buyers – especially first-time buyers – have to set aside more and more money for a down payment just to keep up with them."
Some West Coast markets have seen huge gains. The median home value in San Jose rose 12.3%, or $118,200, since last October, according to Zillow. San Jose's median home value is up to $1.08 million.
In Seattle, the metro with the second-biggest gains, home values rose 11.7% year-over-year to$457,700.
Ultimately though, lower-valued homes nationwide are experiencing the largest increase in value, according to Zillow, gaining 8.4% over the last year. The median for homes valued in the bottom third of all homes nationwide is now $118,200. Meanwhile, the typical home value in the top-third rose only 3.8%, to $358,900.
There have been many ups and downs since President Donald Trump took office in 2016.
Here are the most memorable moments and milestones from his first year, in photos.
A lot has happened in President Donald Trump's first year in office.
He's faced hurricanes, wildfires, deadly mass shootings in Las Vegas and Texas, and a terrorist a ttack in New York City. He's met with world leaders in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to strengthen relations with allies in the fight against a weakened ISIS and to confront an increasingly nuclearized North Korea.
Back home, as Trump's plans to repeal and replace Obamacare stall, the administration hopes to check off tax reform as one of its major legislative accomplishments. Trump says a 17-year low unemployment rate of just 4.1%, higher-than-expected GDP growth, and a 17-year high consumer confidence index are signs the economy is booming.
Trump also nominated Neil Gorsuch as a Supreme Court justice, instituted travel restrictions on citizens from mostly majority-Muslim countries, declared the opioid crisis a "public health emergency," rolled back Obama-era environmental regulations, pulled out of the Paris climate accord, called for a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military, and much more.
Meanwhile, the investigation into possible coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia in the 2016 election continues to plague the White House. Special counsel Robert Mueller has already indicted three of Trump's associates: former campaign manager Paul Manafort, foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos, and Manafort's protégé, Rick Gates.
As Trump prepares to enter his second year in office, let's take some time to reflect on some of the most memorable moments of his young presidency, in photos:
January 20: Trump was inaugurated on a cold and rainy day in the Capitol. His defeated Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, attended the ceremony.
January 22: Trump's relationship with former FBI Director James Comey started off well, but quickly soured as Comey's investigation into Trump's possible ties to Russia heated up. Trump fired Comey in May.
January 26: Trump has had a tumultuous relationship with the press, at times granting extensive access but also slamming the "fake news" media for critical coverage.
Like almost anything you buy in stores, plane tickets come with a base cost plus taxes and fees. These airline taxes and fees can get extremely pricey.
Here's a breakdown of a sample $300 round-trip from Peoria, IL to Raleigh, NC sold on Jan. 1, 2017.
Taxes and fees account for 21.1% of the total cost. That equates to $63.35 you pay on top of the baseline price. Breaking that $63.35 down further, there's a standard 7.5% tax on the baseline ticket price.
Then, there's a $4.50 facility charge for each airport you land in. This flight had a layover in Chicago which means, you pay that $4.50 charge four different times for the round-trip.
Next, you have a "segment tax" for takeoff and landing. You'll pay this $4.10 tax four times round-trip: Twice out and twice back.
Last but not least, is the federal security surcharge or better known as the Sept. 11 Security Fee. Standing in those security lines costs you $5.60 per flight.
Before taxes and fees, the baseline ticket price is $236.65. Most of that money goes toward fuel and airline salaries.
Turns out that ticket isn't as pricey as you might think. It's all those extra costs that can drive up the price.
Photographer Peter Funch photographed the same Manhattan corner during the morning rush hour for 10 years.
Intrigued by the idea of repetition, he captured photos of the same people on their way to work over a period of time.
His new book, "42nd and Vanderbilt," is a collection of his work from the series.
About 700,000 people pass through Manhattan's Grand Central Station on their way to work every day.
In 2007, photographer Peter Funch began staking out a corner of the station, at 42nd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue, to document those commuters. Funch would snap photos between the morning hours of 8:30 and 9:30 a.m., and often, he would photograph the same subject twice — sometimes days apart, sometimes years.
Fascinated by these small moments of human behavior, Funch created a series that explores these seemingly mundane moments. His unknowing subjects are captured smoking, listening and singing along to music, people-watching, and making eye contact with other commuters.
"All these moments are telling small stories about us," he said to Business Insider.
His new book "42nd and Vanderbilt," places his subjects side by side. The two photos, taken at different moments, show the similarities in the day to day and explore the idea of repetition and ritual. Funch acknowledged that the photos capture "that trance we are in when going from A to B."
The global housing market is showing signs of weakness.
Home prices have been falling in parts of the Middle East, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Asia.
We compiled a list of the nine housing markets around the world that saw the biggest price drops, according to The Global Property Guide.
The global housing boom appears to be slowing down.
Parts of the Middle East, Latin America, New Zealand, and parts of Asia saw house prices fall or slow down earlier this year, according a quarterly analysis by Global Property Guide, which compiled and analyzed the property-price performance of the world's big economies.
We put together a list of the nine markets that saw the biggest house price drops based on year-over-year, inflation-adjusted prices as of the second quarter in 2017, according to Global Property Guide.
"Greece's decade-long housing market bust is not yet over," the report from Global Property Guide said, noting that house prices in Athens, the capital, have been falling since 2008.
Home prices in Greece fell 2.53% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2017, after falling by 1.55% in 2016.
8. Thailand
The property market in Thailand is starting to slow down.
Home prices in Thailandfell 2.80% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2017, after climbing by 4.29% in 2016.
7. Singapore
"Singapore's housing market is still weak," the report said, adding that it saw a 15th consecutive quarter of tumbling home prices.
Home prices in Singapore fell 3.23% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2017, after falling by 2.16% in 2016.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has happened since 1924.
A majority of the floats, balloons, and costumes are constructed inside their Moonachie, New Jersey warehouse.
Business Insider got a tour of the warehouse to see the process behind the parade that's watched by millions.
Inside a warehouse in Moonachie, New Jersey, where gingerbread men and nutcrackers line the walls, live two massive turkeys, a larger-than-life robot, a dragon, Pikachu, and Spongebob Squarepants.
While this isn't Santa's North Pole workshop, it might be the closest thing in the world to it. The Macy's Parade Studio, where a group of workers build the floats, balloons, and costumes that are on display during the Thanksgiving Day Parade, devotes itself to the holiday season 365 days a year. The famed parade, which happens in New York City every year, was started in 1924 by Macy's store employees and is now a Thanksgiving tradition that millions of Americans tune in to NBC to watch.
Macy's does not disclose any of the costs associated with putting on the parade each year. Some sites like Ebates.com have estimated it could be several million dollars, taking into account the presumed cost of float construction, costumes, and studio rent. A representative for Macy's declined to confirm that estimate with Business Insider, however.
We took a tour of the studio at the height of 2015's Thanksgiving parade prep. John Piper, VP of the Macy's Parade Studio, showed us how their team helps put the magic together.
Each parade float starts out as an idea, a sketch on a piece of paper.
Models are then made scaled to size; you can see them sitting on the table here. Hanging above are balloon models from past parades.
The studio has a library of books, mostly for children, that the artists use as a reference to help turn two-dimensional characters into real-life, 3D figures.
Sometimes, you really should listen to your elders.
Though there are some men's style rules that you no longer need to follow, others are ironclad — they were passed down from older generations for a reason, and you'd do your best to follow all of them as often as you can.
We rounded up the nine rules we thought were most important so you can make sure you're not forgetting anything. The well-styled men of your grandfather's generation would be proud.
The belt-matching-shoes trope is a little tired, and it's true that its importance is sometimes overstated.
But when it comes to formal events, matching the leathers of your belt and shoes is essential to looking well-dressed. There's no way around it — brown goes with brown, and black with black. Otherwise, you'll just look mismatched.
Don't mix patterns.
Patterns are great, but it is possible to have too much of a good thing. What has become known as "power-clashing" — a style move where one wears more than one pattern in an attempt to look garish on purpose — has no place in modern dressing.
It's an attempt to stand out, and it works in casual settings. But when it's time to dress up, follow the rules, and go for an impeccable suit without clashing patterns — it will do so much more for you.
Dress to the specifications required.
If an invitation calls for black tie, that's what you must wear. If it says "formal," a suit is required.
There's no getting away with failing to dress to the specified dress code. You'll look and feel like a fool if you attempt to circumvent it with creative dressing.
You'll be at a social disadvantage at the event, and everyone will know it. Dress according to what is expected.
Stress will set your mind racing with worries and anxieties. Doctors say such intense thoughts will keep you awake
Even worse, lack of sleep can cause yet more stress.
2. It can make your skin look worse
Researchers say stress exacerbates skin problems. Acne, psoriasis, alopecia, and eczema aren't caused by stress. But if you have them, stress can make them worse. Stress can even cause wounds to heal more slowly.
3. It's bad for your heart
During episodes of stress, adrenaline is released. This increases your heart rate and blood pressure.
4. You're more likely to get sick
One study found that people who suffered chronic stress, were twice as likely to catch a cold.
5. It can mess with your digestion
Your brain and gut are controlled by many of the same hormones. So, a stressed brain can sometimes lead to heartburn, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Your best bet for staying unstressed?
Doctors say a healthy diet of mostly fruits and vegetables can help. They also recommend regular exercise, and at least 7.5 hours of sleep each night.
The murder of President John F. Kennedy shocked the world.
The murky circumstances of his death have since spawned a federal investigation and numerous conspiracy theories — which will hopefully be explained as the full batch of JFK files are released.
New reports suggest Kennedy's chronic back problems may have aided his assassin 54 years ago today.
On November 23, 1963, the day after the shooting, the front pages of newspapers across the US and around the globe reflected the shock and despair of the moment. Here's what they looked like:
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Top of the range tableware — including hand-cut glass decanters and vases and bone china — can be laid out for any occasion.
Candles line shelves along the walls, and throw pillows, deep-pile carpets, and throws make a comfortable movie den in which to unwind in front of the 42-inch TV.
