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The automotive industry has experienced some incredible growth over the past couple of years. In the US alone, more than 30 automotive brands vie for the 17 million autos that are sold each year.

Belts do a lot more than keep your pants up. The belt is a modern gentleman's staple accessory that will complement their overall outfit. Here is everything you need to know when purchasing a belt for those jeans or suit pants. 

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In 2010, OKCupid undertook a study to see which facial expressions elicited the most messages among its male and female users.

For women, they found, the best option was that flirty, pursed-lips expression commonly known as the "duck face." As long as women were looking directly at the camera, a flirty duck face was even more enticing than a smile.

Even men who made a duck face while looking at the camera did about as well as men who simply smiled.

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Office holiday parties are often rife with potential — and danger.

They can provide you with the chance to unwind with your office friends and make new connections. However, amidst the booze and dancing, there are also many opportunities to make a complete fool of yourself.

You definitely don't want to go overboard with the drinking. What's more, it's important to come prepared to connect with people.

Business Insider previously spoke to Nicole Williams... Читать дальше...

Business Insider tasted chicken wings from Pizza Hut, Domino's, Papa John's, and Buffalo Wild Wings.

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Crowds were thin at U.S. malls and stores on Black Friday morning, formerly the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, and online channels were expected to show the strongest gains in sales over last year.

Consumers' greater interest in shopping online was reflected in glitches for the Macy's Inc website, which was overwhelmed and forced many customers to wait to enter the site. The retailer said it was witnessing heavy customer traffic.

In the New York and Chicago areas... Читать дальше...

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Colonel William A. “Ironman” Lee — most often remembered for his exploits as a gunnery sergeant — earned three Navy Crosses between 1930 and 1932 during a single deployment to Nicaragua as a Marine tasked with leading that country’s national guard against violent rebels.

Lee was a veteran of World War I when he was sent with other American troops to Nicaragua in 1927 to assist the Nicaraguan National Guard in a long-running fight against a leftist rebellion. Читать дальше...

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KINGSTON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Jamaican women bear the brunt of a "culture of fear" intended to intimidate families and stop them seeking justice for thousands of extrajudicial police killings on the Caribbean island, according to a report from a human rights group.

Women who are already grieving for lost sons, brothers and partners are further traumatized by police who intimidate, harass, and threaten witnesses and relatives of victims of police killings, said Amnesty International. Читать дальше...

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Sometimes, the rent is too darn high. In fact, the number of households in the United States spending more than 50 percent of their income on rent is on the rise, according to a report by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies and Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. The report points to a rental housing affordability crisis.

But there are still some places in the U.S. with affordable housing. GOBankingRates looked at cities throughout the country... Читать дальше...

Virgin Atlantic pilot Ian Worthington has over 20 years of experience flying airplanes, and he stopped by Business Insider to explain why people shouldn't be afraid to fly – it's actually one of the safest things in the world.

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President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday tapped Michigan billionaire and charter school advocate Betsy DeVos as his choice for education secretary, a move that has prompted a flurry of praise and backlash from either political side throughout the week.

DeVos, a fierce proponent of school vouchers allowing students to use public funds to attend private schools, heads up the nonprofit American Federation for Children and is a former chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party. Читать дальше...

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Little more than one year ago, Jetman Dubai flew in formation with an Airbus A380 over Dubai during a special publicity event organised by Emirates Airlines.

In October 2016, the three jetpack-equipped pilots formed up with the 8 Alpha Jets of the Patrouille de France, the French Air Force aerobatic display team and flew together at an altitude of 4,000 ft (1,200 m) and a speed of 140 knots (260 km/h).

Although it may seem an easy or random task, such... Читать дальше...

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The biggest US companies are set to spend a record amount of cash buying their own shares in 2017, according to Goldman Sachs.

The bank's chief US equity strategist, David Kostin, and his team estimate that S&P 500 buyback spending will total $780 billion next year. That would be more than their estimate for $602 billion in 2016, which is on track to be a record.

In theory, companies buy their own shares with the belief that they are undervalued — and... Читать дальше...

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Scientists have taken to Twitter to talk about all the important work NASA's Earth science program does, using the hashtag #ThanksNASA.

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If you're curious about buying an engagement ring, then first: Congratulations on being in love. We're happy for you. Now, on to the important stuff. If you like to save lots of money (seriously, as much as 50%) and find old fashioned customer service — i.e. face-to-face interactions — to be slightly grating (we see you, millennials), you might want to buy an engagement ring online.

Here's how to do that without accidentally wiring your money to a scam artist or buying... Читать дальше...

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In your 30s, you've (hopefully) started to check off important financial milestones: You're paying down debt, you have an emergency fund, and you're making monthly contributions to your 401(k).

And if you haven't already, you also want to start investing. But how much should you contribute?

The short answer: Anything you can, according to Sallie Krawcheck, a former Wall Street executive and founder and CEO of Ellevest.

But if you're waiting until your 30s to start investing... Читать дальше...

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It's hard to ask for money.

With the exception of those of us who are absolutely convinced of their own worth (congrats), negotiating a salary or a raise can be a stressful, fraught situation. If your boss says no, then what? What does that say about you?

If this sounds familiar, you're thinking about it all wrong.

On Quora, As Seen on TV CEO Ron Rule makes a simple statement that smoothes over the bumps and slights of asking for... Читать дальше...

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As a human behavior scientist, I have traveled the world for years studying how we live fun, exciting, and fulfilling lives.

In my forthcoming book, "The 2 AM Principle: Discover The Science of Adventure," I combine tons of outrageous stories — from getting crushed by a bull at Running of the Bulls to battling Kiefer Sutherland in drunken Jenga and crashing his family Thanksgiving — with scientific research.

One of my favorite quirks of human beings is the belief that the more options we have... Читать дальше...

Expectations for "No Man's Sky" had been building for years. The game promised endless space exploration — hop in a ship and jet from planet to planet at your leisure. Go on an alien safari! Collect materials!

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Flat tires are no fun. And with advancements in tire technology, they happen less frequently than they once did. In fact, some tires don't even need to be changed if they blow out — they can "run flat" for a short period of time.

Still, flats and blowouts do occur, and most motorists dread the next step: changing the tire. A lot of people will actually sit in their car with the flat unattended, call a roadside-assistance service, and wait for a pro to do the dirty work. Читать дальше...

Millennials came of age during a tough economic time: Student debt has reached an all-time high, and the job market is more competitive than ever. As a result, young people today aren't earning as much money as their parents did when they were young. So how much are they making?

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Do you ever see your boss do something and think "That doesn't seem right" or "That can't be legal"?

Maybe it is. Maybe it isn't.

To help you figure out whether some of your employer's sketchy, annoying, or unethical actions are legal, we spoke with employment lawyers from The Ottinger Firm.

They said that laws vary from state to state, but offered a general overview of seemingly illegal actions that are actually legal in many places:

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Warning: Spoilers ahead for "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life."

After two charming trailers and lots of cheeky photos, "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life" is officially streaming on Netflix for fans to binge.

And while the new series answered lots of fan speculation about Lorelai's love life and her relationship with her mother, it was the four final words that are going to drive us nuts.

Final spoiler warning: Don't keep reading if you don't know how the series ends! Читать дальше...

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Malia Obama has chosen to attend Harvard University in the fall of 2017 after she takes a gap year, the White House announced on Sunday.

Her announcement follows months of speculation about her choice after she went on a tour of the Ivies, Stanford, and New York University last year.

With an eye on first kids who were teenagers or young adults when their parents lived in the White House, as far back as President John F. Kennedy, we looked at their college choices. Читать дальше...