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Here's the right way to roll up your shirtsleeves

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Brett McKay is the co-founder of The Art of Manliness and author of "The Illustrated Art of Manliness." Here he demonstrates how to properly roll up your sleeves. The following is a transcript of the video.

My favorite shirtsleeve roll is called the master roll or the Italian roll.

Usually most people the way they roll their shirtsleeves up they’ll roll the cuff and just keep rolling and rolling.

The problem with that is that the cuff roll gets really thick and so gets really tight. I just don't think it looks that great.

The master roll is nice cause it gives you a nice clean cuff and it doesn't really bunch up. What you do instead of rolling the cuff up you actually unbutton your cuffs and you bring the cuff up just below your elbow.

And then after that, you take that fold and then you roll it above the cuff. And what’s nice about that it's nice and clean it's not thick it's not going to cut off circulation to your arms and it just looks really great.

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48 years ago today, 400,000 people showed up to a New York farm for the greatest music festival of all time

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This August marks the 48th anniversary of the famed Woodstock Music and Art Festival, which took place on Max Yasgur's 600-acre farm in Bethel, New York.

Every notable musician of the time, from Jimi Hendrix to Janis Joplin, played during the three-day festival. Even with 400,000 attendees, zero reports of violence were made to the police during or after the festival, and with two babies reportedly born on the premises, it certainly was a weekend of peace, love, and music.

Ahead, take a look at those who made it into the music festival's premises and became part of the renowned "Woodstock generation."

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When residents of Wallkill, New York, denied plans for Woodstock to occur near their town, farmer Max Yasgur came to the rescue, offering his land near Bethel at the price of $75,000.



Woodstock was created by the then-novice promoters John Roberts, Joel Rosenman, Artie Kornfield, and Michael Lang. Originally, the four had hoped the festival would be a way to raise funds to build a recording studio and rock-and-roll retreat near Woodstock, New York.



Tickets to the event cost $6.50 a day, and festival organizers told authorities they were expecting around 50,000 people, even when 186,000 tickets had already been sold.



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Men who eat a certain diet may be more attractive to women — but it has nothing to do with how they look

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Swapping the deodorant in your gym bag for an apple might not sound like a very wise decision.

But according to a small, creative study, it could be just the trick to hooking your next date. Straight women in the study preferred the smell of sweaty men with diets high in produce over that of men who stuck to refined carbs like bread and pasta.

Apparently, the nose is the true window to the heart.

For the study, researchers divvied up 43 men and 9 women according to their gender. After testing the men's diets using a skin test (bright red, yellow, and orange foods tinge our skins ever-so-slightly when we eat them regularly), the researchers had the men exercise while wearing a clean, unscented cotton T-shirt. Afterwards, they had the women sniff their sweaty, post-workout tees.

Interestingly, the women preferred the body odor of the men who ate lots of fruits and vegetables over the smell of the men who ate mostly refined carbohydrates.

"We've known for a while that odor is an important component of attractiveness, especially for women," Ian Stephen, a professor of evolution, genetics, and psychology at Macquarie University in Australia and an author on the study, told NPR.

Although Stephen's study was small, he's not the first researcher to look into the three-pronged connection between diet, odor, and attractiveness. Several studies, including a handful of experiments from Charles University anthropologist Jitka Fialová, suggest that what we eat profoundly impacts not only how we smell but also that our odor could be a powerful indicator of our health — something of particular interest to a potential mate, evolutionarily-speaking.

beefsteak healthy foodWe know that diets based around fruits and veggies are the healthiest meal plans overall.

Plant-based diets, as they're known, have repeatedly been found to be ideal for losing weight, staying lean, and keeping the mind sharp. They are also the smartest choice for avoiding disease.

"When you look at overall dietary patterns it's a more whole-foods, plant-based diet that tends to be healthier in terms of less disease risk," Cara Anselmo, a nutritionist and dietitian at New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, told Business Insider.

So it is perhaps not so surprising that when we eat healthy, we smell healthy — and potential dates might notice.

"Women basically found that men who ate more vegetables smelled nicer," Stephen said.

SEE ALSO: There's even more evidence that one type of diet is the best for your body and brain

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There's a 1,000-person waitlist to eat at Cheetos 'fine-dining' restaurant that opens Tuesday (PEP)

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There are more than 1,000 people on the waiting list for Cheetos' New York City restaurant that will be open for just three nights. 

The Wall Street Journal reported all 300 openings at The Spotted Cheetah were filled within six hours of Cheetos announcing the restaurant's opening last week. 

The restaurant will be serving up Cheetos-inspired fare for a limited time only, from August 15-17.

Celebrity chef Anne Burrell will be making culinary creations such as Cheetos Crusted Fried Pickles, Spicy Cheetos Nachos, and Cheetos Sweetos Crusted Cheesecake.

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The three-course menu will have feature items ranging from $8 to $22. 

Here's the full menu, plus some photos of what diners can expect:

Dangerously Cheesy Starters:

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  • Cheetos Crusted Fried Pickles + Creamy Ranch
  • Cheetos Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
  • Cheetos Meatballs
  • Purrfectly Fried Green Tomatoes

The Big Cheese:

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  • Flamin’ Hot and White Cheddar Mac n' Cheetos
  • Cheetos Mix-ups Crusted Chicken Milanese
  • Spicy Cheetos Nachos
  • Flamin’ Hot Limón Chicken Tacos

Sweet Spot:

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  • Cheetos Sweetos Crusted Cheesecake
  • Cheetos Sweetos Sweet and Salty Cookies
  • White Cheddar Cheetos and Cheetos Sweetos Apple Crepe

SEE ALSO: Taco Bell is launching a new taco that uses a fried egg as its shell across America — here's what it's like

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The best restaurant in every state

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The US has no shortage of outstanding restaurants that serve everything from flavor-packed amuse-bouches to hand-crafted desserts.

To find the best one that each state (and Washington, DC) has to offer, we sifted through our list of the best restaurants in America, the James Beard award nominations, expert reviews, and local recommendations, paying particular attention to fine-dining establishments.

It wasn't always what we expected. Turns out, if you're in need of some hearty food and a menu of vodkas, Portland, Oregon, has one of the best Russian restaurants out there.

Consider this your personal guide to the very best places to eat in your own state. 

SEE ALSO: The 50 best restaurants in America

ALABAMA: Highlands Bar and Grill

Location: Birmingham

Chef: Frank and Pardis Stitt

Savory dishes and impeccable service have made Highlands Bar and Grill a favorite in Birmingham since it first opened its doors in 1982.

The iconic spot shifts its menu daily to incorporate fresh, seasonal ingredients — think summers filled with okra soft-shell crab and winters of root vegetables and venison — that merge French techniques with Southern flavors.



ALASKA: Marx Bros. Cafe

Location: Anchorage

Chef: Jack Amon

Freshness is a priority at the Marx Bros. Cafe, where chef Jack Amon updates the menu nightly to reflect fresh seafood offerings. Enjoy creative dishes such as tea-smoked duck or Neapolitan seafood mousse, and be sure to pair each with a glass of wine from the cafe's extensive list.



ARIZONA: Pizzeria Bianco

Location: Phoenix

Chef: Chris Bianco

At Pizzeria Bianco, James Beard award-winning chef Chris Bianco uses only the freshest ingredients, including Sicilian oregano and homemade mozzarella, to concoct simple yet flavorful pies. More than just a neighborhood pizza joint, this restaurant typically draws an hours-long wait.

As well as launching a new cookbook, Bianco is now opening another restaurant in Los Angeles.

 



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Americans in their 50s and 60s are having more extramarital sex than anyone else

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In 2016, 20% of older Americans said they'd had sex with someone other than their spouse; 14% of younger Americans said the same.

• This is a stark contrast to the early 1990s, when older Americans were less likely to have extramarital sex.

• Americans in their 50s and 60s report the highest rates of extramarital sex, which might have to do with the fact that they became adults during the sexual revolution.

Every year since 1991, the General Social Survey has asked Americans a potentially uncomfortable question: "Have you ever had sex with someone other than your husband or wife while you were married?"

And every year, about 16% of respondents answer "yes."

Yet that stable 16% figure masks some important — and surprising — changes around who exactly is having extramarital sex.

A recent analysis by Nicholas Wolfinger, a professor at the University of Utah, published on the conservative-leaning Institute for Family Studies blog, suggests that older Americans (55 and older) are now more likely to have sex outside their marriages than younger Americans (55 and younger).

In 2016, 20% of older respondents said they'd had sex with someone other than their spouse; 14% of younger respondents said the same.

That's in sharp contrast to the early 1990s, when older Americans were less likely to have sex outside their marriages than their younger counterparts.

Things get tricky when you start trying to explain this phenomenon. It can't be simply that older people are having more extramarital sex simply because they've been married for longer — because up until 2004, older Americans were straying less.

Wolfinger notes that people born between 1940 and 1959 report the highest rates of extramarital sex — and these are the people who became adults during the sexual revolution. As Wolfinger writes: "Perhaps some people do become more likely to have outside sex partners as they age, but only if they grew up during the sexual revolution of the 1960s and 1970s."

The introduction of medications such as Viagra may also help explain why older Americans recently started having more extramarital sex, Wolfinger says.

coupleIt's important to keep in mind that the GSS doesn't ask people whether they were "cheating" — some people may be in open marriages or may have made other arrangements with their partner that allow them to have sex with other people.

The GSS also asks about having sex with someone other than your spouse, meaning people in unmarried relationships who have sex with someone other than their partner aren't included. Nor are people who have "emotional affairs" with someone other than their partner.

But if you are in a marriage affected by infidelity, there are steps you can take to repair the relationship. As M. Gary Neuman, who developed the "Creating Your Best Marriage" video program, told Business Insider, the cheater has to feel some remorse and want to change their life and the victim has to make sure the cheater has completely stopped cheating.

Remember, too: We tend to underestimate the likelihood that our partner will cheat on us.

In one University of Calgary and McMaster Children's Hospital study, university students in heterosexual dating relationships said the average person of the opposite sex has about a 42% chance of cheating on their partner. But when it came to their own partners, participants estimated that there was about a 5% chance that their partner had already cheated on them and about an 8% chance that they would cheat on them in the future.

Meanwhile, about 9% of participants said they'd really strayed.

SEE ALSO: The most insidious type of cheating isn't physical — here are 9 signs your partner could be guilty

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How much protein you should eat in a day — and what happens when you have too much

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Protein is critical for building and maintaining muscle and keeping you feeling full after eating.  So it's no surprise that protein powder is one of the best-selling supplements in the US.

In reality, most Americans already get plenty of protein from their diets — beans, eggs, fish, nuts, meat, and tofu are all rich in the stuff. Most of us actually get too much of it. 

To figure out how much protein you need daily, Business Insider talked toLisa Sasson, an associate professor of nutrition at New York University. Sasson said there's a simple equation you can use to find out roughly how much you should be eating every day.

All you have to do is convert your weight into kilograms (divide your weight in pounds by 2.2) and multiply that number by 0.8. If you don't want to do the math, you can also use this handy tool from the US Department of Agriculture. (Simply fill in the fields in the gray box, select "protein" under the macronutrients category, and click "submit.")

Based on the formula, a 150-pound man would need about 55 grams of protein each day.

A pretty typical day would likely put most of us over that amount. A breakfast of two eggs and toast, a turkey sandwich for lunch, and a dinner of cheese enchiladas and refried beans would provide roughly 70 grams of protein.

Going over your standard intake every once in a while is perfectly okay, but when it happens consistently, it may have negative consequences that range from weight gain to digestive issues.

A recent long-term study of more than 7,000 adults published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that those who ate the most protein were significantly more likely to become overweight compared to the people who ate the least.

So if you're considering a protein supplement, take a look at your daily diet first to make sure you're not overdoing it.

SEE ALSO: The $37 billion supplement industry is barely regulated — and it's allowing dangerous products to slip through the cracks

SEE ALSO: The best way to build muscle may not be lifting the heaviest weights

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How much sleep 15 successful people get

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We all need sleep.

But that doesn't mean we all require the same amount of shut eye every night.

Everyone is different when it comes to how much sleep they need, reports INSIDER's Sarah Schmalbruch. Generally speaking, 7.5 hours a night is a pretty average number.

However, many famous individuals tend to skimp on the rest, staying up late and waking up at ungodly hours in order to get a head start on the rest of us. It's a trend that some business execs like Thrive Global founder Arianna Huffington are pushing back against by encouraging people to take sleep seriously.

Here's a list of how much sleep 15 successful people usually get, from the famously sleep-avoidant US President Donald Trump to Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, who always gets in more than eight hours:

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Most dietary supplements are useless — here are the ones you should take

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The idea of a pill that can improve your overall health is an appealing one.

Unfortunately, no matter how colorful their packaging or hopeful their messaging, most vitamins and supplements fall prey to the same problem: We simply do not need them to be healthy. Some supplements — particularly those marketed for physical enhancement — can cause real harm.

However, there are a select few supplements which research suggests may provide certain benefits — especially for people who do not get a particular nutrient in their diet, who may be pregnant, or who do a specific kind of workout. With that in mind, take a look at the supplements you should take — and the ones you should avoid.

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One of the strangest medical treatments happens hundreds of feet below Eastern Europe — and it's now available at Saks Fifth Avenue

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You enter the cage, the door closes, and the elevator slowly takes you into the belly of the mine.

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Miners dug hundreds, even thousands, of feet into the ground here, extracting one of humanity's most treasured minerals: salt.

They've since left the mine, having extracted its treasures, but they left behind an incredible patchwork of passages as tall as cathedrals.

As you drop lower into the dark, fresh air suddenly surrounds you. It smells ... clean.

Wellness centers in the US are racing to offer salt rooms, salt chambers, salt beds, and salt yoga to re-create the experience in these caves. One is now open at Saks Fifth Avenue.

But nothing beats the magic of the mines.

SEE ALSO: Here's what salt does to your heart and body

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People swear the air inside salt mines holds curative properties.



Proponents claim the salt keeps the air inside the mines free of allergens, and low in bacteria.



Salt mines also stay at a constant temperature with high humidity.



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We went inside the Charlottesville winery Trump bragged about during the press conference

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President Donald Trump melted down during a press conference at Trump Tower. The President defended his original statement on the violent white-nationalist protests in Charlottesville and even found time to plug his winery.

During a trip to Virginia, I spent an afternoon at 
Trump Winery in Charlottesville. Donald Trump purchased the property in 2011, as well as the adjoining estate the following year. He subsequently handed over control of the enterprise to his son Eric. 

Even though the President-Elect said during a news conference in March that he owns it "a hundred percent," the winery's website states that it isn't officially affiliated with Donald Trump or his organization.

The winery itself provided a lovely environment for a Saturday afternoon over Labor Day weekend. Along with refreshing, reasonably-priced wines, we found a mix of Trump supporters as well as people who were simply there to enjoy the wine and the spectacular views of the Virginia countryside.

This article was originally posted in September 2016.

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15 things you can do today to get up earlier tomorrow

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  • You don't have to be a morning person to wake up early
  • Anyone can create smoother, easier mornings by preparing ahead of time
  • Real people shared their own tips and advice on Reddit and Quora threads — we've collected some of the best here

Not everyone is a morning person.

And that's okay — it depends a lot on your biological predisposition, and there's no proof that morning birds are more successful than night owls.

But if you're finding that you're consistently late for work or skipping workouts, or if you're generally feeling like you don't have enough time in the day, you might want to consider moving back your wake-up time a little.

Lots of people have tried it, and have shared the tips and tricks that worked for them. Business Insider browsed a bunch of QuoraandReddit threads and rounded up the most creative strategies we found below.

Try them all and see what helps you — we promise it won't be as horrible as you're anticipating.

SEE ALSO: 7 things not to do when you first wake up

Limit your caffeine intake in the late afternoon and evening

"Some people are extremely sensitive to caffeine," says Quora user Kevin Jon, "and don't understand how it can still keep them awake much later."

One study found that consuming 400 milligrams of caffeine — that's about how much is in a Starbucks Venti coffee — even six hours before bedtime disrupted sleep. Specifically, those who consumed a caffeine pill six hours before bed slept about an hour less than they slept when they didn't consume caffeine.

The researchers suggest that people limit their caffeine consumption to before 5 p.m. at the latest. You can do your own experiment to see if cutting yourself off earlier helps you get a better night's rest and wake up feeling rejuvenated.



Take on the responsibility of waking someone else

That's a suggestion from Quora user Shikhar Gupta.

So tell your best friend or your brother that you'll be their human alarm clock by calling them when they're supposed to get up. That way, you'll be sabotaging someone else's success when you oversleep, giving you an even more pressing reason to get out of bed.



Set a bedtime alarm

It can take a lot of willpower to say to yourself, "I need to be up in eight hours. So I'm going to bed right now."

To make that behavior easier, Quora user Ben Mordecai says, "you just need to set an alarm both for when you want to wake up and when you will need to start going to bed."

The bedtime alarm won't necessarily force you to start putting on pajamas, but it will jolt you out of whatever non-sleeping activity you're currently doing, like browsing your Facebook News Feed.



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Fake drugs laced with a legal drug 50 times stronger than heroin are showing up in the UK

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In recent months while screening samples of heroin they had acquired on the street, British police discovered a drug whose appearance they had been dreading — fentanyl, the dangerously strong painkiller that killed Prince and gained a foothold as part of the American opioid epidemic.

Since late 2016, fentanyl has been implicated in at least 60 drug-related deaths in the United Kingdom, according to a report from the National Crime Agency. Experts say it is a small but worrisome potential indicator of the drug's movement across the pond.

"There is a certain inevitability about fentanyl’s arrival in Britain as an additive to heroin, given trends in the US and elsewhere," Niamh Nic Daeid and Craig McKenzie, professors of forensic chemistry at the University of Dundee, wrote in a recent post for The Conversation.

The reason underground drug makers are cutting their existing supplies with the drug is simple: it saves them money.

Fentanyl is roughly 80 times as potent as morphine, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As a result, drugmakers can shelve their existing formulas and instead mix tiny quantities of fentanyl with cheap fillers, cutting costs and maximizing profit. But mixing the drugs in the right amounts is tricky business, and when drugmakers get the calculations wrong, overdoses and deaths happen.

Because of fentanyl's potency, even blending the drugs in the first place can be dangerous.

A seized counterfeit hydrocodone tablets in the investigation of a rash of fentanyl overdoses in northern California is shown in this Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) photo released on April 4, 2016.  REUTERS/Drug Enforcement Administration/Handout via Reuters "Exposure even to a few milligrams of pure fentanyl can be fatal, and professionals licensed to handle fentanyl and its even more potent analogues such as carfentanil — a sedative so powerful that its only official use is sedating large zoo animals such as elephants — take very careful precautions in laboratories," wrote Nic Daeid and McKenzie.

Nevertheless, fentanyl is continuing to show up on the street in the US and more recently in the UK under the names of common prescription drugs. Last summer, a report from the US Drug Enforcement Administration warned of counterfeit fentanyl pills disguised as Norco (hydrocodone), Percocet (oxycodone), and Xanax (alprazolam).

And while these drugs differ in potency, it's important to remember that they are all members of the same class — opioid painkillers. Regardless of their individual strength, all of these drugs work by capitalizing on our body's natural pain-relief system, and producing a sense of euphoria or "high." They are not addictive to everyone who takes them, but because they are being distributed (both legally and illegally) in such high quantities, more and more people are being exposed and have the potential to become hooked.

"A multi-agency approach is now required to establish how prevalent fentanils have become in Britain," wrote Nic Daeid and McKenzie. "Getting accurate data quickly is key – both for police enforcement and for the harm reduction measures that could save lives."

SEE ALSO: The legal drug that killed Prince was 50 times stronger than heroin — here’s everything you need to know about it

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Inside the gorgeous Los Angeles home of a CEO whose startup helps others design their own dream spaces

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Laurel & Wolf CEO Leura Fine built a business around helping people design their dream home.

Launched in 2014, the digital decorating platform aims to make the interior design process easier for clients by moving almost everything online. After being paired with a designer, customers can purchase furniture and decor from hundreds of vendors on the Laurel & Wolf site.

Fine recently redesigned her own home using personal touches and furniture from vendors that work with her company. Below, get a look inside her Los Angeles home.   

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Fine redecorated her entire home in just under three months.



Purchasing items like sofas, rugs, and wallpaper online helped speed up the project's timeline.



"I believe that as a designer and, especially today in 2017, you have to be able to shop online for your clients. It's just not a good use of time to traipse around and look at things in person," Fine said in a press release about the project.



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A counterintelligence agent says there are 3 strategies you can use to connect with anyone

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Ever walked up to a stranger at a party, a networking event, or just a new acquaintance and wanted to make sure they left the conversation with a positive impression? 

Robin Dreeke, a Naval Academy graduate, former Marine, former head of a federal behavioral analysis program, a current FBI agent, and coauthor of "The Code of Trust" shared three strategies with Business Insider to connect with anyone, anywhere. Following is a transcript of the video.

Three ways to build connections with people is by asking questions, active listening, and decoding nonverbal behavior. It's really pretty simple because when you ask questions, the other person's brain's automatically engaging. It's the best thing you do.

Again, when you're asking questions, again, nonjudgmentally or in a challenging way, but from a seeking to understand way, you're demonstrating their value and you're demonstrating an affiliation, and their brain is really rich and rewarded for it.

Did you ever hear the expression, "Hey, you want to plant seeds for someone to think about tomorrow?"

You don't do that by telling someone what to do, or telling them your thoughts and opinions. You do that by asking them questions because their brain will engage those things and they can't stop. So, that's the first one.

Active listening — that is really simple for me because, by just demonstrating that you're listening by following up  on the statements and information they're giving you during an encounter.

Get rid of the things that you think you had to say in any kind of script, and pay attention to what they're saying and follow up with even deeper questions about understanding who they are and their thoughts and opinions.

And finally is the nonverbals. And what we're in nonverbal behavior to demonstrate that we actually do have affiliation and liking going on, is we're looking for the smiling, maybe a little head tilt, exposing a carotid artery, trusting the world not to rip out my jugular. Palms up, ventral displays, eyebrow elevation, all these things are saying and demonstrating we have liking, we have affiliation. As opposed to the eyebrow compression, lip compression. This is saying you're not doing something right, and you need to adjust what you're doing in order to make that connection.

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Prices for flights to eclipse-viewing hot spots have spiraled out of control

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A flight to Nashville, Tennessee, in mid-August wouldn't usually break the bank.

But since the music mecca is in a prime location to view the solar eclipse due to take place on Monday, August 21, it's moved to the top of the list for many travelers.

According to Google Flights, if you were to book a round-trip flight leaving Friday and returning to New York City Tuesday, the ticket would cost you well over $1,000. 

That's even if you leave at less convenient times, like 6 a.m. Sure, booking a flight now is pretty last minute, but for comparison, similar flights leaving after the eclipse next week are currently less than half the price. 

Round-trip flights to other viewing hot spots like Kansas City, Missouri, and Lincoln, Nebraska, are similarly expensive, all over $1,000. In almost all cases, shifting your flight a day or two outside of the Friday to Tuesday range can shave hundreds to thousands off the ticket cost. It's clear why travelers are flocking there. 

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Predictably, the cities where prices have risen the most are already hot tourist destinations, like Nashville and Charleston, South Carolina. Hotel rooms in some of these destinations have been booked for years, according to CNBC, and many cities have planned events in the days leading up to the eclipse. 

The National Centers for Environmental Information listed some of the major cities that will get to see a total eclipse, what time they'll see it, and how cloudy that day has been in the past.cloudiness total solar eclipse

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Hope Hicks is Trump's next communications director: Here's how a 28-year-old with no political experience got into his inner circle

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Hope Hicks, 28, may be named President Donald Trump's White House communications director shortly. But before joining Trump's campaign, she had no political experience.

Hicks was born in Greenwich, a town of 60,000 on the southwest tip of Connecticut that's a favorite spot for hedge-fund headquarters.

She was a model, actress, and lacrosse player as a child, before getting her English degree at Southern Methodist University.

Hicks didn't intend on playing such a large role in a presidential campaign, instead falling into the gig through a job at the Trump Organization.

But she now finds herself as one of Trump's youngest advisers, serving as his new interim communications director in the White House.

And Hicks has been with Trump — to use his words — "from the beginning." She stuck on his campaign through several staff revamps, including two high-profile changes at the campaign-chair position.

Here's what we know about Hicks.

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Hicks and her sister, Mary Grace, were successful teen models. Hicks posed for Ralph Lauren and appeared on the cover of "It Girl," a spin-off of the best-selling "Gossip Girl" book and TV series.


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Hicks' first brush with the Trumps came in 2012 when she was at the public-relations firm Hiltzik Strategies working on Ivanka Trump's fashion line. Trump's eldest daughter hired Hicks away in 2014 and she became an employee of the Trump Organization.


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Hicks met patriarch Trump and quickly "earned his trust," Ivanka Trump told The New York Times for a June 2016 profile on the spokeswoman.


Source: New York Times



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How much legroom you get on major US airlines

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Feeling crunched during a flight? Here's how much legroom you're getting in economy seating on some of America's major airlines like United, Delta, and American.

While most aircraft have a distance between seat of 30-31 inches, there are some planes that will give you more, or less, legroom. We've broken it down so you know just how much legroom you're getting for that plane ticket price.

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The New York Times trashed the fast-casual concept from the makers of the best restaurant in the world — but here's why they're wrong

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Chef Daniel Humm and business partner Will Guidara are best known for their work at the Michelin-starred restaurants The NoMad and Eleven Madison Park, which was named the best restaurant in the world.

But now the team is planning to bring their award-winning food to the masses with a brand-new fast-casual concept called Made Nice

"At Made Nice our goal is to serve guests delicious, composed dishes, that are affordable and quick – using the recipes, skills, and techniques we've perfected at Eleven Madison Park and The NoMad," Humm told Business Insider by email.

"This is the most casual restaurant we've opened, but we still want it to be delicious, to have gracious hospitality, and to embody all the values we employ at Eleven Madison Park and NoMad."

At Eleven Madison Park, a several-hours-long tasting menu costs $295 a person, but at Made Nice, guests can get a salad for between $11 and $15.

Infamous New York Times food critic Pete Wells recently reviewed Made Nice and was not impressed, giving the restaurant a stunning zero stars. Of the chicken and rice dish, Wells says, "The chicken seems exhausted. Imagine a chain of Cuban restaurants started by retired employees of the Olive Garden. This could be their arroz con pollo."

 But comparing this fast-casual concept to a world-renowned contemporary restaurant is unjust — here's what we thought. 

SEE ALSO: What it's like to eat a $295-per-person, 3-hour dinner at Eleven Madison Park, the best restaurant in the world

The dishes have the same visual artistry you would expect from a meal at the team's high-end restaurants.



The vibe, however, is altogether more welcoming and informal.



"We like to think of Eleven Madison Park as the type of restaurant you go to once a year, or to celebrate special occasions, NoMad as the restaurant you visit once a month for a fun night out, and we hope that Made Nice becomes a place where you can visit multiple times a week," Humm said.



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Aston Martin has a new luxury station wagon — and it looks awesome

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Aston Martin and cargo capacity are two things that rarely find their way into the same sentence.

Until now.

On Wednesday, Aston Martin unveiled its new Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake two-door wagon.

The Shooting Brake is just one model in a family of special editions Aston is building in conjunction with famed Italian design house Zagato.

The other body variants include a Coupe, a four-seat Volante convertible, and a two-seat open-top Speedster.

"Zagato’s relationship with Aston Martin began with my grandfather and the DB4 GT Zagato, almost sixty years ago," the design firm's CEO, Andrea Zagato said in a statement. "To have a creative 'marriage' thrive for three generations is something as unique as the cars themselves."

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Family Shooting Brake"My family name is associated with all kinds of wonderful designs, but for many enthusiasts and collectors around the world, those that combine the Z of Zagato with the wings of Aston Martin are the most special," he added.

All four Zagato models are based on Aston Martin's flagship Vanquish S super grand tourer. The result is a limited production Aston powered by a 6.0 liter V12, which puts out 580 horsepower, and it's hooked up to an eight-speed automatic transmission powering the rear wheels.

In addition, Zagato's curvaceous body panels will be made out of lightweight carbon.

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Family SpeedsterIn total Aston Martin and Zagato will build 325 of the special Vanquish models. They include 99 Coupes, 99 Volantes, 99 Shooting Brakes, and 28 Speedsters. The Vanquish Zagato Coupe has been in production since 2016, while the others are expected to commence production in 2018.

According to Aston, all of the Coupes, Volantes, and Speedsters have been sold. However, there are still some Shooting Brakes available.

In case you're wondering about price, the Coupe and Volante both cost roughly $800,000 to $850,000. The Speedster is particularly pricey at $1.3 million while the Shooting Brake proved to be the value buy of the group at $770,000.

SEE ALSO: The Aston Martin DB11 is $250,000 worth of power, beauty, and soul

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