New York City, with a population fast approaching 9 million and vast cultural, historical, and financial resources, is fast approaching the danger zone for climate change.

Some would say it has already arrived. 

The OECD ranked New York City among the 10 cities most vulnerable to climate change in terms of its population size, location, and risk of coastal flooding. When assets are considered, the Big Apple climbs to No. 2 on that list.

Hurricane Sandy, just one of the symptoms of a warming planet, was our first dire warning.

Hurricane Sandy struck without mercy. Tempestuous winds downed trees and electric lines, smashing cars and homes. Walls of water overwhelmed barriers, wiped away homes, and crippled subway lines.

Within hours, thousands of New York City homes lost power. In the ensuing chaos, the city lost $25 billion in estimated business activity.

Source: TIME

As bad as Sandy was, she was only a hint of the destruction to come. While our grandparents most likely lived through only one storm of Sandy’s scale, our grandchildren can expect to see at least 20.

Source: "Increasing Storm Tides In New York Harbor, 1844-2013," Geophysical Research Letters, May 2014

Applying hair product isn't that difficult — we promise.

Though each product requires a different application method, that shouldn't worry you.

We're here to take the mystery out of applying our recommended products of hair wax, pomade, and styling cream so you can style your own hair just like a pro.

1. Hair Wax — for effortlessly styled hair with the least amount of shine

Applying hair wax is probably the most difficult of all the recommended products since it has the least amount of water. For that reason, it's recommended that you apply the product to damp, towel-dried hair so it's easier to massage in.

First, scoop out a dime-sized amount with your index finger and spread it through your fingers by rubbing your hands together. Then massage it into your hair by running your fingers through it.

Finally, manipulate your hair into the your desired style and allow your hair to dry.

The freedom that hair wax allows is one of its best attributes. If a strong gust of wind puts your hair out of place, simply wet your fingers again and restyle at any point during the day. 

2. Pomade — for hairstyles requiring a lot of hold and a lot of shine

Pomade is a different animal than hair wax and works better on dry hair. Applying pomade instead of hair wax will give you a shiny finish and superior hold for a classic "Mad Men"-style.

Scoop a marble-sized amount of pomade and run it through your hands. Massage the pomade into your hair from root to tip. This is very important since you don't want the pomade to sit "on top" of your hair, but instead be equally distributed.

Then, use a fine-toothed comb to style your hair into its desired position.

3. Styling Cream — for a natural look and hydrated locks

Styling cream is the easiest product to use since it's very manageable in most hair types (and is especially useful for men with curly and/or longer hair). Applying it to damp hair works best, but dry hair can work well, too.

Just dab a dime-sized drop of product onto your palms and rub them together. Then run your hands through your hair from back to front, making sure to cover your stands as evenly as possible.

Use your fingers or a comb to style as desired.

Find out which of these three hair products is best for you here.

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Before the Chinese car industry started to develop, the Soviet Union and Russia developed some of the weirdest cars on the road.

Without large sums of money to purchase cars and a lack of technology from the West, the Soviets needed to get creative with their car-building techniques.

This resulted in a host of cars both beautiful and odd. 

Some Soviet rides were utilitarian. Others sought to copy the upscale values of the West, for the Russian ruling class.

There were big cars and small cars, limos and vans, and lots of other genres in between.

These days, the post-Soviet Russian auto market is being eyed by western automakers who see an opportunity to sell millions of vehicles. Unfortunately, over the past year, political events have undermined that ambition.

So it's worth a look back to the times when Soviet Russia did just fine building all its own cars and there wasn't a Chevy in sight. They might have looked a bit strange. But they were authentic, comrade!

[An earlier version of this article was written by Travis Okulski.]

This is the AvtoVAZ Lada Classic, also known as the Lada Riva, or the eloquent VAZ-21073. It is basically a 1970s Fiat 124 with a heavier body, worse brakes, and less technology.

Lada also builds this SUV, the Niva. It was introduced in 1977 and is still on sale today.

Moskvitch built cars, like this 407, until 2002. Some models of the 400 series had nearly 50 horsepower!

From cronuts to ramen burgers, New Yorkers are no strangers to food crazes. But the latest — a much-hyped, artisanal "bone broth" that's said to have some health benefits — is stranger than most.

To be clear, what we're talking about is standard broth, like the kind found in any soup. But the savory liquid is having a moment: high-priced, locally sourced, organic versions are now available for purchase, and it's even a staple of the Lakers' diet.

Broth is also the star menu item at Brodo, a new East Village takeout window from "Next Iron Chef" alum and Hearth owner Marco Canora, who has taken the ancient food and made it trendy, offering it in a various flavors and slow-roasting the bones. He's selling it in cardboard coffee cups, which cost $4 for a small and up to $9 for a large.

Canora has also made some steep claims about the benefits bone broth, writing a column for Vice titled "I Was an Insane Chef Until I Started Drinking Broth." While there are no proven effects from drinking it, proponents say broth does everything from drawing out toxins to soothing digestion and erasing wrinkles.

Billed as winter's answer to the legendary "green juice," we knew we had to try it as soon as possible.

The Brodo Window

Despite the ample media coverage of Brodo's broths, there was only one mother and child ordering in front of us at lunch time on a recent weekday. (The child had no interest in his own cup of broth.)

We ordered at the door where Canora himself was doling out his broths in takeaway cups that look exactly like to-go coffee cups. There are just three flavors of broth on the menu, beef, chicken, and a blend of beef, chicken, and turkey broths called "hearth broth."

Broth all by itself sounded a little too plain, so we asked Canora to add the mix-ins he thought went best with the various flavors. We ended up with organic chicken broth with beet kvass (fermented beet juice), hearth broth with ginger juice, and beef broth with turmeric.

Since we ordered three broths, we were offered a coffee carrier for easy transport. It seemed clear Brodo was aiming to supplant coffee in New Yorkers' winter weekday routine.

Other add-ins we could have chosen included calabrian chili oil, shiitake mushroom tea, and Keith's organic garlic. Each of the add-ins cost an extra 75 cents. 

Organic Chicken Broth With Beet Kvass

The chicken broth with beet kvass didn't look like broth — it had a deep red beet color instead of the usual pale brown. This broth had a nice, delicate chicken-y flavor that mixed well with the beet kvass.

The taste was reminiscent of a good chicken soup, which was very comforting on a cold day.

Beef Broth With Turmeric 

The beef broth was by far our least favorite — even the balance of turmeric wasn't enough to fix it. It had an unpleasant taste that was reminiscent of meat, but not in a good way, and was hard to sip on.

We ended up throwing this one away almost completely unfinished, as neither of us could stomach it.

Hearth Broth With Ginger Juice

Hearth was probably the most flavorful broth on its own, but the ginger add-in was completely overwhelming. Too much ginger left the broth a bit hard to drink, and we struggled to get more than half of it down between the two of us.

Still, aside from the heaviness of the ginger, hearth had a great overall taste.

The Verdict

We did feel invigorated after drinking the broth, but it was probably just from the warmth of the liquid. 

Though bone broth is touted as a health food that can detox, soothe stomachs, stop wrinkles, and deliver key nutrients, there's so far very little scientific evidence to back up these claims. We'll admit that bone broth is more substantial than a cup of coffee; however, it still didn't taste like much more than meat-flavored water with fancy add-ins.

After trying all three, we both felt a little queasy. It did nothing to placate our before-lunch hunger and actually had the opposite effect. After the queasiness wore off, we immediately went out for cheeseburgers. 

Still, if we were looking for a warm pick-me-up while on the go, we could see ourselves grabbing a cup. Just not the beef flavor.

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Let's start at the bottom.

The four teams from the historically bad NFC South are in the bottom four spots of our NFL power rankings this week.

The Saints, Falcons, Buccaneers, and Panthers have a combined record of 6-23-1 against the rest of the NFL. That works out to a .200 winning percentage. In most NFL seasons, a team with a .200 winning percentage would get a top-3 pick in the draft.

This year, one of those teams is going to make the playoffs.

1. New England Patriots (previously: 1st)

Record: 9-2

Week 12 result: 34-9 win over Detroit

One thing to know: Bill Belichick has no time for your heartwarming stories.

2. Green Bay Packers (previously: 2nd)

Record: 8-3

Week 12 result: 24-21 win over Minnesota

One thing to know: Green Bay is 2-2 against teams that currently have winning records. They can get a signature win Sunday against the Patriots.

3. Denver Broncos (previously: 4th)

Record: 8-3

Week 12 result: 39-36 win over Miami

One thing to know: Despite a bunch of injuries in the backfield, Denver had its best rushing game of the year in Week 12, dropping 200 yards on a really good Dolphins defense.

Increasingly known as the hipster capital of Germany, Berlin is home to its fair share of trendy bars, concept restaurants, and contemporary street art.

We rounded up 24 of the coolest new places the city has to offer, from a latex-only boutique to a swimming pool-turned-nightclub to a restaurant that doubles as a tattoo parlor.

For this list, we focused on Berlin-based businesses that opened within the past five years or so. Know a cool business we missed? Let us know in the comments.

25 Hours Hotel Bikini

Budapester Straße 40, 10787

What it is: A boutique hotel with a playful vibe.

Why it's cool: Despite the name, bikinis really have nothing to do with this quirky hotel, which has bicycles hanging from the ceiling. Guests who stay at this hotel can rent Mini Coopers (for free!), sample locally-distilled vodka in the lobby, and dine in the hotel's Neni Berlin restaurant, where you'll find standard items as well as unique offerings like currywurst, kombucha, smoothies, and a DIY coffee and tea station.

Basement 8 Salon

Spreewaldplatz 8, 10999

What it is: An underground barber shop.

Why it's cool: If you're looking for a hip place to change up your look, step into this converted basement, which serves as both a barber shop and an exhibition space, complete with a bar. Mirroring the vibe of the trendy Kreuzberg neighborhood, concrete walls contrast stylists' shiny equipment, and no hairstyle is too offbeat to try. We'd recommend deciding on a hairstyle before hitting the bar, though. 

Buck and Breck

Brunnenstrasse 177, 10119

What it is: A speakeasy with handcrafted cocktails.

Why it's cool: If you're in the mood for a low-key night, stop by this dark, intimate bar where the owners craft exquisite, historically-inspired cocktails. However, the tiny space has only 14 seats, so you better get there early — that is, if you can find the hidden door, disguised inside an art gallery.

Tons of people hate their jobs.

In America, job satisfaction hovers around 45%. In Europe, 60% of workers say they would choose a different career if they could start all over again. A recent global survey found that only 13% of people are actively excited about going to work in the morning. 

With this problem in mind, we put together a list of the best investigations into what makes work work by a range of psychologists, philosophers, venture capitalists, and other deep thinkers. 

We think it will help.

'Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work As A Pilgrimage Of Identity' by David Whyte

David Whyte is a poet turned consultant turned poet-consultant. His book "Crossing the Unknown Sea" is a gorgeously written inquiry into what role our jobs, careers, and overall work should have in our lives. 

The center of Whyte's argument is that your career is in fact a conversation — one that you have with yourself and with society. 

The book is full of sentence-long gems that immediately burrow themselves into your brain.

Such as: 

• "Good work, done well for the right reasons and with an end in mind, has always been a sign … of an inner and outer maturity."
• "Without some kind of fire at the center of the conversation, a sense of journey through work, life becomes just another strategic game plan, a way of pulling wool over the eyes of reality while we get our own way."
• "The genius of an individual lies in the inhabitation of their peculiar and particular spirit in conversation with the world."

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'Give And Take' by Adam Grant

We tend to think that you have to "take" what you need in order to thrive in the workplace. 

But that Darwinian outlook is totally misguided, if the decades of organizational psych research that Wharton professor Adam Grant synthesizes in "Give and Take" are to be trusted. 

It's an intuitive argument: opportunities flow through relationships, and people who genuinely want to benefit others will see the most opportunities over the long run. 

"If you're a giver, then you build quality relationships, and with those relationships you're exposed to opportunity over the long term,"he told Business Insider. "You actually increase your own luck so far as you contribute things to other people." 

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'Daring Greatly' by Brené Brown

In "Daring Greatly," University of Houston sociologist Brené Brown detangles one of the most frowned-upon notions in our culture: vulnerability. 

And if you're in business, Brown says that you're exposed to vulnerability on an hourly basis.  

"Vulnerability is not weakness, and the uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure we face every day are not optional," she writes.

"Our only choice is a question of engagement," she says. "Our willingness to own and engage with our vulnerability determines the depth of our courage and the clarity of our purpose; the level to which we protect ourselves from being vulnerable is a measure of our fear and disconnection." 

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It's flu season, and you're starting to feel under the weather — hopefully it's just a cold.

Even though hunger may not be on your mind, you're convinced that a cup of chicken noodle soup is exactly what you need.

But will it make you feel better? There's an old saying about this, but how does it go again, is it starve a fever and feed a cold, or the other way around?

There are plenty of folk sayings and "tips" about everything from staying healthy to avoiding a hangover. 

The only problem is that a lot of folk wisdom about health and nutrition is totally — or at least mostly — wrong.

Here's the truth behind some of those health claims you've heard all your life, but might not hold water at all.

Bundle up or you’ll catch a cold.

Sorry mom, but being physically cold isn't what gets you sick. There's no evidence that going outside with wet hair when it's freezing will make you sick — provided you avoid hypothermia.

But there is a scientifically sound explanation for why people catch more colds in winter. Because we spend more time in close quarters indoors, it is more likely that we'll cross paths with a cold-causing virus spread from another person during the winter. 

The chemical tryptophan in turkey makes you sleepy.

Who doesn't love the post-Thanksgiving nap? Turkey contains tryptophan after all, an amino acid that is a component of some of the brain chemicals that help you relax.

But plenty of foods contain tryptophan. Cheddar cheese has even more than turkey — and cheddar is never pointed out as a sleep inducing food. Experts say that instead, the carbs, alcohol, and general size of the Turkey-day feast are the cause of those delicious holiday siestas. 

Taking your vitamins will keep you healthy.

Vitamins sound like a great idea. One pill that can provide you everything you need to be healthy!

If only they worked. Decades of research on vitamins reviews don't find any justification for our multivitamin habit, and in some cases, vitamins have actually been associated with an increased risk of various cancers.

"Grand Theft Auto 5" came out in 2013, but this month, the remastered version was released for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. 

The new release features a first-person point of view, which some people might find disturbing.

But others are finding tranquility and beauty not in the violent aspects, but in everything that's around them. Someone even made a documentary-like video using the game's imagery and a little artistic license, according to Polygon.

Using the hashtag #GTAPhotographers, players are sharing the pictures they're taking in the game on social media. And some of the results are stunning.

"Grand Theft Auto 5" isn't all violence, all the time.

In addition to robbing and stealing cars ...

... some people are finding side activities they can do.

These days, flying commercially can sometimes be described as nothing more than a series of inconvenient events. According to a new study conducted by Bloomberg Businessweek, some airports are far more frustrating than others. 

Based on the Bloomberg study, it's clear that airports in America's major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago have a lot of work to do to improve their user experience. Flyers complained about the difficult commutes to the airport, mismanaged security lines, and a lack of amenities in the terminal.

Using a combination of data from a 39-question survey of 3000 frequent flyers, on-time arrival and departure data, along with a calculation of how easy or difficult it is to reach the facility, Bloomberg created what it calls "The Airport Frustration Index." Measured out of a maximum of 100, airports with with highest frustration index are the most...well, frustrating, while those with the lowest are the least. 

Of the 36 major North American airports included in Bloomberg's report, here are the 15 most frustrating for travelers.  As much as folks would be wise to avoid these airports, their presence on this list — in many respects — is due to their role as major regional or international hubs. Which makes them all but impossible to avoid for most travelers.

With that in mind, check out the list so you may have a better idea for what to expect when you arrive.

15. Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Frustration Index: 54/100

Why it's frustrating: Kansas City International Airport makes Bloomberg's list at number 15 for two main reasons — airport amenities and poor on-time performance. MCI finished second to last in the survey in availability of retail (including food) and 12th from the bottom in on-time performance. In fact, only New York's LaGuardia finished with a poorer rating for its lacking retail options.

14. Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Frustration Index: 59.4

Why it's frustrating: Houston's George Bush Intercontinental airport cracks the list at number 14.  IAH finished the 15th worst for on-time performance, with only 75% of flights leaving on time. Although there were not any particularly glaring weaknesses in the overall airport experiences, none of IAH's attributes were rated particularly well, either. At only 38 minutes on average from Houston's city center, the airport actually has one of the easiest commutes on the list. 

13. Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Frustration Index: 62.1

Why it's frustrating: Ft. Lauderdale's International airport makes the list at number 13 due to its poor on-time performance and lack of airport amenities. FLL finished with the 5th worst on-time performance of the 36 airports in the study. It's airport food and shopping facilities was rated as the 4th worst by Bloomberg's survey.

We all want the same thing from our gifts: to make someone else happy.

Sometimes, though, it's a tricky balance between making our families and friends happy and maxing out the credit card.

Never fear.

We found 50 gifts that are bound to please anyone on your list — and you never have to show them the price tag.

In fact, you'd be amazed at what $50 can buy.

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Stream TV straight from your phone with Chromecast.

Cable TV is quickly becoming a thing of the past, but there's still something to be said for watching your favorite shows on a bigger screen than your phone or laptop.

Google's Chromecast plugs straight into your TV and allows you to stream sites including Netflix, HBO Go, and YouTube right from your computer or phone to the big screen.

Plus, until the end of 2014, a new Chromecast comes with two free months' subscription to Hulu Plus.

Price: $35

Do something different after dinner with Bananagrams.

Anyone from your first-grade niece to your 80-year-old grandfather can join in on Bananagrams, the Scrabble-esque word game.

It comes in a silly, easily portable pouch and doesn't require a board, so you can simply push plates aside at the dinner table and start playing. 

Price: $10.24

YouTube creators have become celebrities in their own right, accumulating millions of views and hordes of fans who follow them wherever they go.

According to a recent survey by Variety, teens worship YouTube stars even more than they love mainstream celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence or Selena Gomez.

We got a glimpse into the world of YouTube fandom when we attended Playlist Live, a three-day convention-style event for online video creators and fans.  

The event was insane, with thousands of teens waiting in crowded lines to get autographs and selfies with their favorite YouTube stars.

Plenty of high-pitched screaming was involved.

We arrived to the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. in the early afternoon on Saturday. The line to get in stretched down the block.

Playlist started in Orlando in 2011 as a three-day gathering for fans and creators of online video. This was the first Playlist event to be held in the Tri-State Area, so we weren't sure what to expect.

Thousands of teens had shown up to meet their favorite YouTube stars. The vast majority were girls who had come with friends or their moms.

Brown Harris Stevens’ Twitter handle reads, simply, “@Established1873.”

The brokerage trades upon its distinguished lineage and generally manages to keep its white-gloved hands out of industry drama. But when real estate startup Urban Compass poached elite broker Kyle Blackmon last week, BHS president Hall Willkie decided it was time for those gloves to come off.

“Kyle has made the decision that the equity proposition offered to him trumps a singular focus on brokerage,” Willkie said in a statement to The Real Deal. He questioned the wisdom of that decision in an internal BHS memo that stated: “The value of Kyle’s or anyone’s equity will be dependent on the success of Urban Compass’ founders implementing their vision of selling their company for substantially more than many industry experts believe is possible.”

Willkie’s statement echoed what many in the industry have whispered – or shouted under the cloak of anonymity – for months. Urban Compass, these sources say, is merely an idea – albeit a well-choreographed, Ivy League and McKinsey-branded one. But even with a $360 million valuation, they ask, is it really the future?

Tech leg up? 

“Urban Compass likes to think that from Day One their technology was really differentiated,” said a former broker who left the company earlier this month. “The reality is their technology looked better but was actually behind and they were piecing it together from scratch.”

“It wasn’t a game-changer by any means,” the agent added.

Robert Reffkin, CEO of Urban Compass, acknowledged the difficulty he’s faced in creating believers out of those who haven’t seen the technology first-hand. “It’s hard,” he said during an interview Tuesday night at the startup’s Union Square headquarters. “How would you explain why the iPhone is better than the Samsung? Your users have to feel it and see it.”

While the existence of the technology in of itself isn’t novel, the intuitiveness of its design is — something that even the firm’s skeptics acknowledge. An agent using the mobile app who wants to send feedback to the firm’s engineers, for example, simply has to shake her mobile phone and a portal will pop up. Also via the app, clients who receive a listing from an agent can click to see a street view of the property, courtesy of Urban Compass’ own mapping technology that is similar to Google Street View.

Saving time is at the crux of Reffkin’s agenda. The average New York City agent spends 89 percent of their time performing administrative tasks, he said, citing the firm’s data. He wants his agents to have more time to spend with clients.

Sources said Urban Compass agents purchased up to 15 licenses to Real Plus’ electronic listing exchange. As recently as August, brokers were using popular listing databases like StreetEasy, On-Line Residential and Realty MX in lieu of the company’s own search engine.

Adam Fleming, who was Urban Compass’ head of engineering until he moved to real estate startup Honest Buildings in June, said that Urban Compass’ thesis “is empowering customers and agents to find each other in the right way and right time.”

Fleming, who declined to say why he left Urban Compass, said that the firm had a “pretty nice algorithm” that matches customers with appropriate agents. “Agents receive tremendous support inside Urban Compass,” he said, “that they don’t get anywhere else.”

Cherry picking

Blackmon is the latest in a long line of big names to join the firm since ex-Elliman stalwart Steinberg came over in June. These include Julia Hoagland from BHS, Timothy Rothman and Howard Spiegelman from the Corcoran Group, Eugene Litvak from Citi Habitats, Roy Kim from Extell Development and Jay Glazer from Warburg Realty.

Without a concrete advantage early on, Urban Compass offered equity to lure top producers to its ranks. “The only differentiating factor they could offer was equity,” said a former broker. And as the startup continued its phenomenal fundraising run, the appeal of that equity stake kept rising.

Reffkin confirmed to TRD that the firm has offered equity to top brokers.

“Every advisory business I know gives equity to the people that help build it,” he said. “A real estate brokerage should do the same. Some of these agents have built their companies with the brand they [help to] create.”

The head of a rival brokerage cited the equity as Urban Compass’ main draw. “Aside from the ones they [Urban Compass] bought – Julia Hoagland, Kyle Blackmon, Leonard Steinberg – they haven’t attracted any top brokers,” the brokerage head said.

Another former agent who was among Urban Compass’ first hires said that when she left the firm after 18 months, she walked away from an equity stake. “I didn’t believe it was worth anything at the end of the day,” she said. “The idea was that they were going to be different from other brokerages and that was always the plan. Then every time we executed one of the ideas that they had, they realized this doesn’t work.” In May, for example, the startup shifted from a neighborhood specialist-driven model to one more in line with a traditional brokerage’s, and pivoted from rentals to sales, which also put the firm on a mission to recruit top agents.

Beyond the commissions that these top agents bring, Urban Compass relies on them to provide feedback and help it build cutting-edge products that can upend the industry. And brokers who’ve left bigger firms for Urban Compass said they’re eager to be part of a brokerage with an empathetic ear.

“I didn’t want to leave Brown Harris but I did want to come to Urban Compass and one or the other had to win,” said Hoagland, “You have to take some risks and hopefully they’re very calculated. It’s a leap of faith at the end of the day.”

Investors come knockin’

To say Urban Compass had a meteoric rise is almost an understatement. To date, the startup has raised more than $70 million, including a $40 million Series B round in July that doubled its valuation to more than $360 million – a staggering amount, according to tech industry sources.

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The Lexus LF-C2 Concept is nothing if not interesting. Its bold lines and drop top design wowed the crowd at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. With its angular front headlights and villainous front grille, the LF-C2 will be one of the most eye-catching show cars at the LA Convention center. 

“This concept shows consumers around the world Lexus’ devotion to emotional designs as well as our passion for an exceptional driving experience," said Lexus group vice president and general manager Jeff Bracken.

However, the LF-C2 edgy looks could not save it from the anger of Lexus' dealers, who would have preferred the company spend its time and efforts on a crossover SUV with three rows of seats, reported Motor Trend.

According to the automotive magazine, Lexus' dealers launched a full-on revolt after the convertible 's reveal at the L.A. Auto Show — leading the automaker to kill off the drop-top that had been in the works for years. 

The Lexus dealer's preference for another crossover is reasonable. Crossover SUV's are cash cows for luxury automakers. Their high volume and high profit margins form the perfect combination for companies like Lexus — and in this case their dealers.

A high-priced luxury convertible, on the other hand, could sell with a decent profit margin, but it would never be more than a niche product.

The Lexus LF-C2 Concept explores the design possibilities of a four-seat Lexus roadster.

It's for good reason because the concept was designed to become the convertible version of...

... the much lauded Lexus RC coupe.

Snow has already start to hit parts of the US, and naturally, that means that we're already thinking about ski season.

Vail and Aspen may have the cachet that comes with being glamorous, high-end ski resorts, but they also have crowds and incredibly expensive hotels, restaurants, and lift tickets that can cost upwards of $800 per day.

But not all ski resorts are that expensive — or that pretentious.

We found the 11 most underrated ski resorts in the US. These mountains are (relatively) cheap, crowd-free, and get tons of powder. They also have cool towns that will keep you entertained when you're not on the slopes.

Bridger Bowl, Bozeman, Montana

Daily lift ticket:$52

Mountain stats: Bridger Bowl has about 2,000 acres of skiable terrain and an average snowfall of about 350 inches. The peak summit elevation is about 8,700 feet and there's a vertical drop of about 2,600 feet. But best of all: The mountain is rarely crowded.

Vibe: Bridger Bowl is located just 20 minutes from the town of Bozeman, which is home to Montana State University. It's a cute college town with several bookstores, record shops, art galleries, coffee shops, and vegetarian cafes — things you wouldn't find in most other Montana towns. Head to Montana Ale Works for an Apres-ski beer.

There's a thriving arts scene here too, which culminates at the Emerson, a former school that's been converted into a cultural space where artists and designers can showcase and sell their works.

Red Lodge Mountain, Red Lodge, Montana

Daily lift ticket:$51

Mountain stats: With over 1,600 acres of skiable terrain and an annual average snowfall of 240 inches, Red Lodge Mountain offers some stellar skiing. The peak summit elevation is over 9,400 feet and the mountain has a vertical drop of about 2,400 feet.

Vibe: The town of Red Lodge is one of the coolest ski towns in America— but most people haven't even heard of it. It's a unique mix of old West and sophisticated modern, where cowboys, skiers, ranchers, and more meet and mingle. There are great restaurants, shops, art galleries, and even a well-respected microbrewery (Red Lodge Ales) to keep you fed and entertained.

Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint, Idaho

Daily lift ticket:$72

Mountain stats: Schweitzer has 2,900 skiable acres and 92 trails, plus open bowl skiing. It gets about 300 inches of snow each year, and the longest continuous trail is about 2 miles long. Besides downhill skiing, visitors can go cat skiing, snowmobiling, Nordic skiing or snowshoeing.

Vibe: Located in Sandpoint, in northern Idaho, Schweitzer offers a wide range of trails for all skill levels. Visitors can stay in Schweitzer's rustic, European-style village or in nearby Sandpoint, which has a very family-friendly small-town feel.

A gorgeous penthouse in Manhattan's Greenwich village just dropped its price from $50 million to $39.8 million, according to Curbed.com.

The 7,700 square foot apartment occupies the top 3 floors of a former dress factory. Its four bedrooms and four and a half baths offer a huge amount of livable space for its location in the middle of Lower Manhattan. And celebs like, Deepak Chopra and Leonardo DiCaprio would be your neighbors.

The building has been renovated in accordance with Delos Building Wellness' WELL Building Standard, which Chopra serves on the board of.  All six of the apartments in the building include anti-microbial countertops, nightlights that won't mess with your circadian rhythms, and showers infused with vitamin C to balance the chlorine.

Dolly Lenz has the listing.

The penthouse is located on the top floors of this gorgeous, newly renovated former dress factory located at 66 E 11th Street. In the heart of Lower Manhattan, the apartment is walking to distance to the East and West villages, SoHo, Meatpacking District, Union Square and Washington Square Park.

When you enter the apartment, you are greeted by huge living area on the lowest floor with a gorgeous signature light fixture. The floor boards are specially designed to improve posture, according to Delos Building Wellness' Well Building Standard, which all the apartments in the building abide by.

A curved staircase takes you in between the floors. Night time lighting throughout the stairs and the apartment can be set to your sleep schedule, and is designed specifically to not mess with your body's circadian rhythms by Delos.

A lot of gifts women like are pretty general: makeup, accessories, some fun tech, and jewelry.

Where people get confused is finding what kind of makeup, accessories, fun tech, or jewelry she actually wants. 

Business Insider put together a list of specific items the modern lady in your life might want to find wrapped up, under a tree, or inside a stocking. 

If you're really having trouble, send her this list and see what happens. You might learn something.

Give her ears a "jacket" with some Dannijo earnings.

Dannijo jewelry was started by two sisters that used Instagram to spread their fun ideas about jewelry. You don't put on a necklace, you "put a bib on it," and you don't just put an earring on your ear, you "give your ears a jacket."

Also, the jewelry is just stunning.

Price: $128

A membership to a spa.

Even the most put-together ladies need some time to unwind. Get her a Bliss Spa membership, and she'll be able to do so on the regular.

It offers monthly recurring treatments at a discount and exclusive perks. Services include:

-One 60-minute facial or massage each month
-10% off all additional services
-20% off Bliss, Elemis and Remede products
-2 guest passes per year for services at membership rate

Price: $99 per month (one year minimum commitment)

A fierce lipstick kit.

Urban Decay makes makeup for the badass lady. This lipstick stash is loaded with six sticks, including bestsellers Gash, Liar, and F-Bomb, and a classic ozone lip pencil.

 Price: $39

As soon as the temperatures drop, people tend to give up on looking presentable and work-appropriate.

But believe it or not, it's possible to survive the Polar Vortex and look stylish.

Insider Picks has put together five coat trends for this winter — go ahead, and take your pick.

Neutral With A Fur Trim. 

(LEFT: Vera Wang, $315; CENTER: Max Mara, $1390; RIGHT: SAM., $995)

If you're a fan of the latest fur and faux fur styles, we recommend getting a neutral colored coat with a fur trim. A full fur coat is not only expensive, but can look incredibly tacky when worn in the wrong situation — such as running to brunch or the supermarket.

But with a coat like one of these, you can capture the glamour of fur or faux fur. And because the coat's color is neutral, it won't look too gaudy.

Puffer Jacket (critical in New York or Chicago.)

(LEFT: Burberry Brit $850; CENTER: Burberry Brit, $1595; RIGHT: Canada Goose, $850) 

Utility meets style.

It's impossible to survive the winter in a city like New York or Chicago without a super warm puffer jacket, but many of them are pretty unstylish. We recommend getting a dark neutral like navy or black so that you'll retain a hint of sophistication when staying warm.

Pro-tip: you're going to want to get something that comes with a thick hood, and also covers down to the middle of your leg.

Leather Jacket.

(LEFT: Mackage, $690; CENTER: Steve Madden, $150$99.90; RIGHT: Helmut Lang, $1395)

Leather jackets are a perennial winter staple. We recommend getting a leather-shearling jacket, or one that comes with a fur collar for extra warmth this season.

Pro-tip: Buy your leather jacket a size or two up so that you can layer this sweaters under it. (And you don't want the leather to look like it's painted onto you, anyway.)

Classic Beige Coat.

(LEFT: MSGM, $2210; CENTER: Topshop, $110; RIGHT: Helene Berman, $350)

Sometimes, it gets pretty gloomy in a uniform of black, navy, and gray in the winter. So we recommend investing in a camel or beige colored coat as well — they're nice change up from the sea of winter grays, but are still sophisticated enough for the work day.

Peacoat.

(LEFT: Burberry Brit, $1250$837.49; CENTER: Lauren Ralph Lauren, $195; RIGHT: kensie, $288$189.89)

Peacoats are a great weekend coat option. They're not too formal looking, and are still versatile enough for everything from brunch to a nice dinner.

Again, if you live somewhere particularly cold, it's a good idea to look for longer ones. 

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Nobody expects the food on airplanes to be good. But some do it better than others. 

The "World Airline Awards"compiles an annual ranking of the best meals you can get when flying in business class. We got photos of those dishes from AirlineMeals.net, an online database of thousands of photos and food reviews from airlines around the world.

Lick your lips!

10. South Africa Airways. When flying out of Johannesburg you could try this sophisticated crayfish and chicken timbale.

9. Emirates. This chocolate ganache cake, served on a flight from Dubai to Dallas, looks super yummy.

8. All Nippon Airways. If you fly to Japan, expect some sushi to be served.