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April 22nd marks Earth Day, an annual event during which people are encouraged to show their support for environmental protection.

But whether you're an outspoken green activist or just embarking on your environmentalist journey, there are plenty of effortless steps you can take to help — and simply knowing which things should never go in the trash is one of them.

Here are 15 recyclable things that you should never throw in the bin.

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Some celebrities are born famous, but the most fascinating ones are the stars who take years to get there.

Tiffany Haddish may be the breakout star of the moment, but that's only because she had years of comedy work behind her before starring in "Girls Trip." And Judi Dench and Morgan Freeman may seem to have been in every classy movie for decades, but Freeman wasn't famous until he was 52, and Dench until she was 60.

Here are 31 celebrity late bloomers.

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• There is only one women's prison in Israel — Neve Tirza.
• Just over 200 inmates call the prison home, and many of them languish in overcrowded cells and receive little care from guards.
• Jews, Muslims, and Christians share cells together, as do first-time offenders and veteran inmates.

There are more than 20,000 prisoners and detainees in Israel.

Just 1% of them are women, and they're all housed at a single prison — Neve Tirza. Читать дальше...

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• Four years ago, Mel Jenkinson was working as a makeup artist in Brighton, UK.
• At the time, she had severe cystic acne, which negatively impacted her self-esteem.
• She found that lightweight, organic makeup products helped to clear her skin.
• Her love of the products led her to start her own sustainable beauty business, Glow Organic.
• She wants to help people look and feel their best.

If you have acne-prone skin, you... Читать дальше...

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• Dogs tend to let their owners know when they've done something that they're not a fan of, but it might not always be obvious. 
• Your dog might respond differently to various situations than other dogs. 
• From hugging to stifling their independence, these are the eight things you're doing that your dog probably hates. 

Dogs aren’t great at keeping secrets. If they like something, they love it. If they hate something, then they hate it. Читать дальше...

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• Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian talked about his career and what he's learned from wife Serena Williams in a new interview with the The New York Times.
• Ohanian married 23-time grand slam champion and four-time Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams last year, and the two have a daughter together.
• The tech co-founder's words of adoration for Williams' work ethic show how important choosing the right spouse can be for your professional career. Читать дальше...

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• Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt insisted on luxury hotels and regular trips home to Oklahoma on the taxpayer's dime, his former deputy chief of staff told congressional investigators. 
• Kevin Chmielewski, who was fired after voicing his objections, says Pruitt told staffers to "find me something to do" in order to schedule travel to his desired destinations. 
• This comes amid a series of reports that Pruitt has potentially... Читать дальше...

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• Boston is one of the 20 cities still in the running for Amazon's HQ2 project.
• In a recent interview, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh seemed to throw shade at the incentives being offered by local governments, like the $8.5 billion package recently approved by Maryland lawmakers. 
• "You can't give away 5 billion dollars," Walsh said during an interview on a local Bloomberg Radio show. "You just can't. I mean, that's a lot of money."
• Boston officials... Читать дальше...

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Disney's live-action remake of "Mulan" is slowly coming together. 

Since Liu Yifei was first announced as the titular heroine in November, more information has slowly become available. 

The 1998 animated film follows Mulan as she disguises herself as a man to take the place of her father in an effort to defeat the Huns. 

The live-action adaption will be directed by Niki Caro ("The Zookeeper's Wife") and is set to hit theaters March 27, 2020. 

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• Women are not only paid less at work but also have to pay more than men do for a surprising amount of things. 
• Women's products such as deodorant and shampoo sometimes cost 10% more than men's.
• Mortgages and car insurance are more expensive for women than for men. 

The American Association of University Women found that women working full-time in the U.S. were only paid 80 percent of what men were paid. Worse, not only are women paid less at work... Читать дальше...

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AMC's "The Walking Dead" is wrapping up season eight. And if you're looking for something to watch as you wait for more of Richonne, Negan's ego-boosting monologues, and Daryl grunting, we have you covered. 

Whether you're looking for a bit of horror, action, or just want another show about the undead, INSIDER has put together the ultimate list of new and old shows to keep you busy through the show's return this fall. The list consists of shows I watch, serious fellow "Walking Dead" fans view... Читать дальше...

Movies and TV shows tend to use real food when they can, but there are a number of times when they need something fake. We spoke with two fake food artists who specialize in making custom, inedible treats for restaurants, trade shows, and Hollywood.  Here's how fake food props are made to look so delicious. Following is a transcript of the video.

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• Forget Facebook's data-sharing. New technologies could soon make it possible for companies and institutions to passively track your emotions and health. 
• Poppy Crum, the chief scientist at Dolby Labs, discussed these technologies during a talk at the annual TED Conference in Vancouver, Canada.
• "Imagine a high-school counselor realizing that outwardly cheery student is having a hard time...or the authorities knowing the difference between a mental... Читать дальше...

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• Stock market bears were trying to bet against the market during the entire bull market.
• Now investors are trying to go against the grain and play a bounce. 
• Trend reversals take time. 

During the bull market, lots of cranky people tried to figure out how to short it, or buy puts, or get negative exposure to the market somehow.

They did this all the way up.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Snap's first-quarter earnings results should be positive, Barclays analyst Ross Sandler wrote in a note to clients. 
• Snap stock skyrocketed to above $20 in February, only to then get hit with a slew of headwinds, landing it at a negative return for the year.
• Sandler lists three core reasons Snap is set to show a good first-quarter report card.
• Watch Snap stock in real time here. 

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• German parenting is very different from Americans parenting in a number of ways.
• Author Sara Zaske, who raised her American daughters in Berlin, noticed a few major differences.
• German parents will leave their baby strollers outside of a restaurant while going inside to get food. 
• Kids are encouraged to be independent and play outside in any season — including in 'bad' weather like rain or snow.

The following is an excerpt from "Actung Baby... Читать дальше...

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• The Miami Marlins added yet another embarrassing mark to their 2018 season on Wednesday, getting outdrawn by one of their minor league affiliates.
• The Marlins brought in just 6,150 fans to witness their home loss to the New York Mets, while the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp hosted 6,960 patrons for their home opener.
• It's just the latest crushing moment in an already brutal season for the Marlins franchise.

The Miami Marlins have not had a great start to the 2018 season... Читать дальше...

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• In an effort to better guarantee rider safety, Uber has announced that it will perform annual criminal background checks on all U.S. drivers.
• This announcement is one of several new safety features, including easier access to calling 911 and alerting friends and family of the rider's whereabouts.
• Uber's new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has led the recent shift toward prioritization of rider safety in an attempt to repair both Uber's troubled image and the "substance" of the service. Читать дальше...

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• Sears is closing its last remaining store in Chicago.
• Sears was based in Chicago for more than a century. In its heyday in the 1970s, the company forever changed Chicago's skyline by building the iconic, 110-story Sears Tower.
• The company's sales have dropped from $53 billion in 2006 to $16.7 billion in 2017.

Sears is closing its last remaining department store in Chicago.

The company is shutting down the store, located in a shopping center called Six Corners... Читать дальше...

Stocks rose as President Donald Trump softened his tone on protectionist policies, suggesting the US could reenter the Trans-Pacific Partnership and that a trade war with China might not happen. 

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• MONEY magazine compared America's fast-food chains based on the dining experience and the average cost of a combo meal.
• The fast-food chains featured have over 300 locations nationwide and offer good-value food.
• The Californian chain In-N-Out Burger ranked in first place with an average rating of 4.67 out of 5. 

Fast food chains keep America running. Whether loading up on snacks during a on road trips or grabbing a quick lunch... Читать дальше...

US Army

• Although the Army is working overtime to field a rifle to replace the M4 and M16, a presolicitation published by Army Contracting Command on April 11 proposes up to two five-year contracts to supply the branch with 18,000 to 215,000 M16A4 rifles apiece.
• Such a major purchase over an extended timeline seems to run counter to the Army’s recent phased transition away from the M16 platform.
• The reversal is likely a matter of timing: PEO Soldier chief Brig Gen. Читать дальше...

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Technology is increasingly disrupting every part of our daily lives.

Smart speakers and voice assistants let us interact with our homes and with retailers in new and seamless ways.

Smartphones are taking over as the dominant shopping device.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

See Also:

• The most tweeted links are bot-driven
• Facebook moves to impress regulators
• YouTube TV wants digital publishers

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• Nordstrom opened its first menswear-only store in New York City on Thursday.
• The store combines in-store services such as tailoring, shoe shining, and food, with high-tech digital ordering and returns systems.  
• Co-president Blake Nordstrom acknowledged that the industry is in a period of change as retailers shutter stores and shopping shifts online, but told Business Insider that the company has a "real opportunity to do this right" with its new store. Читать дальше...

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Some celebrities are born famous, but the most fascinating ones are the stars who take years to get there.

Tiffany Haddish may be the breakout star of the moment, but that's only because she had years of comedy work behind her before starring in "Girls Trip." And Judi Dench and Morgan Freeman may seem to have been in every classy movie for decades, but Freeman wasn't famous until he was 52, and Dench until she was 60.

Here are 31 celebrity late bloomers.

Tiffany... Читать дальше...