This is the TICON Collection from the travel brand Tumi.

Why We Love It: Identity thieves have gotten extremely good at what they do — especially when it comes to stealing someone's private information via radio frequency technology. And despite technological advances and safeguards, electronic pick-pocketing is still a major problem.

So the travel accessories brand Tumi created a specially-constructed pocket to store your valuables in. The ID LOCK has metal threads woven into the red lining material of the pocket which repel radio frequency identification signals to shield your credit cards and passports.

Where To Buy: Collection will be available online and in Tumi stores in mid-February 2013.

Cost: Prices will range between $225 and $1,495.

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Busy road warriors have to be able to make the most out of any situation they find themselves in.

Whether they're waiting at the airport, on an airplane, or driving on the open road, road warriors need to be able to stay connected and on top of their game.

There are several options when it comes to gadgets, but here are the ones that every road warrior should have. 

The Mophie juice pack powerstation mini helps keep your phone charged while you're on the go.

The last thing any business person wants is for their phone to die.

Mophie's powerstation is super portable and provides your smartphone with more than twice its normal battery life. 

Price: $59.95

Make sure you can always get paid with Square.

Using the Square Reader, which works on both iOS and Android devices, you can accept credit card payments wherever you are.

Everything gets backed up to the cloud so even if you lose your device, you don't lose your business. It's compatible with Android and iOS devices.

Price: Free

Stay entertained in-flight with an iPad Mini.

The iPad Mini is super portable and super sleek, making it the perfect tablet to take with you while traveling. It can stream audio, photos and video wirelessly using Apple's AirPlay technology, support AirPrint wireless printing, and of course, access Apple's millions of apps.

If you're without access to the Internet, you can still use a bunch of business apps like Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and more. But if you feel like relaxing, be sure to download TV shows or books ahead of time. 

Price: Starts at $329

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The culinary equivalent of the Olympic Games took place this past Tuesday and Wednesday in Lyon, France, and needless to say, the food looked incredible.

24 international teams battled it out at the biennial Bocuse d'Or to take home the Bocuse Gold, including top toques from Norway, Sweden, France, Denmark, Japan, USA, Guatemala, Sri Lanka, and China.

It was Sri Lanka's first time making it to the French competition, but the underdog team sadly didn't win any of the prestigious awards.

Japan, on the other hand, placed for the first time this year, receiving the Bocuse Bronze. Denmark took second place, and the French team headed by Thibaut Ruggeri took home the Bocuse Gold. Out of the 14 tournaments held since the competition's inception in 1987, this is France's seventh win.

The USA had a strong showing this year, too, with a team headed by executive chef Richard Rosendale and his commis Corey Siegel. The duo came in seventh in the competition — an improvement over 2011's 10th place.

At the beginning of the competition, chefs can pick out fresh produce to take to their station.

Source: Bocuse d'Or

Each two-person team works in identical kitchens for five hours and 35 minutes.

Source: Bocuse d'Or

Each of the international teams had to prepare a fish dish and a meat platter. This is Denmark's fish dish.

Source: Bocuse d'Or

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Bloomberg TV's Tom Keene, the anchor of "Surveillance," is really, really tall. 

Business Insider staff have met him in person before, but only recently noticed how incredibly tall he is when he was in Davos, Switzerland last week for the World Economic Forum. 

He made JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Nouriel Roubini look super short, and both of them are normal sized people.

To see if Keene had the same effect on other people he came in contact with, Business Insider collected pictures of him with co-workers and industry folk.

Once you see these pictures, you'll get the picture.

Keene talking to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon at Davos.

Venture capitalist Paul Kedrosky and film producer David Kirkpatrick on Facebook IPO day.

Interviewing Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group and Nouriel Roubini at Davos.

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Are you in the market for a hybrid car?

You probably want great gas mileage, without switching to diesel fuel, or taking the next step into plug-in vehicles.

The good news is, plug-ins aside, virtually all the most fuel-efficient cars on sale right now are hybrids. Whether you're after a spacious subcompact or a sleek sedan, there's a hybrid to suit most needs.

Below you'll find our run-down of the ten most efficient, rated by EPA combined mileage.

Click on the link at the bottom of each slide to go to its review page, or simply use it as a handy guide to the hybrids with the best gas mileage.

1) 2013 Toyota Prius C — 50 mpg

53 mpg city, 46 mpg highway, from $19,080

It's no surprise to find the Prius C topping the list for gas mileage.

With a smaller, lighter body than the regular Prius and a smaller engine, it just grabs the spot from the larger car thanks to improved city mileage.

It's more fun to drive too, though its less aerodynamic body belies a car which is less refined and less efficient on the highway.

Review

2) 2013 Toyota Prius — 50 mpg

51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway, from $24,200

The Prius is no longer the most advanced hybrid out there, but the formula was right from the start — borne out by that combined EPA figure.

It's taken a smaller version of the Prius line — or plug-in cars — to beat it on economy.

If you can live with the looks, the dull drive and the image, it's still well worth a look.

Review

3) 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid — 47 mpg

47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway, from $25,200

Toyotas may top the gas mileage list, but Ford is catching up fast.

The C-Max hybrid has better EPA gas mileage and a lower price tag than its closest rival, the Prius V wagon. It's also the better car to drive.

Only lingering doubts about its real-world economy may put you off.

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The best travel experiences happen when you get off the beaten track, but that doesn't mean all so-called tourist traps are no-nos. While many are overcrowded and underwhelming, a choice few are worth their inherent hassles.

So here are 10 that we love in spite of ourselves, crowds and all.

Niagara Falls, New York And Ontario

Say what you will about the casinos and restaurants built up around the Niagara River, but there's no dampening our enthusiasm for the natural spectacle of North America's mightiest waterfall.

We love Niagara Falls for its views, its accessibility, and for the Maid of the Mist, which gets you as close to the falls as possible (short of an ill-advised barrel ride).

We think Niagara is especially enchanting at night when the sky is lit with fireworks or rainbow-colored lights.

Machu Picchu, Peru

Best experienced after days of walking the fabled Inca Trail, the sudden appearance of the Lost City of the Incas through the mountain mist is a once-in-a-lifetime thrill.

And while it feels great to earn your visit with sore muscles and fresh blisters, you're unlikely to regret the trip no matter how you get there.

(The train from nearby Cusco will do the trick just fine.) Don't sweat the crowds, either; the Peruvian government limits visitors to just 2,500 per day.

Grand Canyon, Arizona

The Grand Canyon swells with visitors in the summer months, but you don't have to venture very far to leave the maddening crowds behind.

Park rangers say an average visit to the South Rim lasts about 15 minutes, and most people never leave the rim. We think the park is best explored on foot or by pack animal.

Even if you only have a few hours, take one of the well-marked trails from the South Rim to see this geological phenomenon up close.

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The Guggenheim Museum in New York City is one of Frank Lloyd Wright's — and America's — most classic buildings. But what if it had an extra 13 floors?

That's what the architects at Athens- and New York-based Oiio Architecture Office asked themselves when they created their new renderings for the world-famous ramped museum. First reported by DeZeen, their solution to making the museum larger to accommodate new collections would be for the building to grow in circumference as it extended skywards. The last floor of the museum would be entirely level and would house Wright's iconic glass dome.

The addition is pure fantasy, The Oiio Architecture Office assures Wright die-hards. "Even if his own creator were to propose an alternation of its form, New Yorkers would suddenly feel as if they have lost a dear old friend. In a building loaded with symbolism even the story of its alteration could become its extension."

Either way, it still looks pretty cool.

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During the winter months, few vacations are as tempting as a cruise around the Caribbean. If you want to do it in style, consider the "Deep Blue II."

The luxury yacht has room for 10 guests in five staterooms, including one made just for kids, so there's plenty of space for everyone you want to take with you, whether friends or family.

Built in 1996 and refit last year, "Deep Blue II" has won at the ShowBoats International Design Awards for Best Semi-Displacement Yacht over 40 meters.

The yacht is now listed for sale on International Yacht Collection. The asking price: $12.75 million.

The 'Deep Blue II' cruises at 15 knots (17.2 mph) and has a top speed of 19 knots (21.9 mph).

The yacht is nearly 144 feet from bow to stern.

The main salon is simply furnished, with couches that look very comfortable.

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In an ironic twist, the founder of the Hard Rock Cafe — the restaurants dedicated to preserving musician memorabilia — is rumored to be tearing down Elvis Presley's old Beverly Hills mansion to construct a brand new house, according to Curbed LA.

The home, which has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and spans 5,367 square feet, was previously on the market this past October for $12.995 million and sold to Hard Rock's Peter Morton in December for $9.8 million.

The gated property sits on 1.18 acres of land, with stunning views of Los Angeles from the backyard. Morton is a bit of a real estate buff, with another home in Holmby Hills and a mini-compound on Carbon Beach in Malibu, according to Curbed.

Welcome to Hillcrest Road.

The house was built in 1958.

About $1.836 million worth of improvements went into the home in 2010, according to the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor website.

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"What will you do when your child asks why you didn't invest in Eastern Poland?"

This question, along with a picture of a disapproving boy, has been posed to people around the world in recent weeks, through advertisements in The Economist and other publications along with posters and YouTube videos. Another ad in the campaign suggests that your father-in-law will, with formidable disapproval, ask the same question.

So? Should we invest in Eastern Poland?

The Internet seems to think this is a ridiculous idea. After a flurry of mockery when the campaign was announced in September, it has become a meme with dozens of variations appearing on comedy site Something Awful.

That said, the kid could be right.

Poland outperformed its neighbors during the crisis, and its future could be even bright. The central European country was named one of the best emerging markets in the world, according to Bloomberg Markets Magazine, with 21 percent GDP growth projected from 2013 to 2017.

First, the YouTube video

And now, the mockery

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We support Chuck Hagel's nomination to Secretary of Defense and think he's likely to be confirmed too, but boy did he get battered during Thursday's hearings.

Maybe it's a testament to his genuine nature that his face expressed so freely what he was feeling during the grueling, all-day process.

Which is why Max Read at Gawker posted a clever article titled 11 Photos Of Chuck Hagel Blowing His Confirmation Hearing. Now we're going to present our own interpretation of photos of Hagel during the hearing.

The hearings began with Senator Levin listing one-by-one votes and comments Hagel had made he found offensive — Hagel just listened.

Levin paved the way for the battering to come — and posed a passing question about Hagel's opposition to unilateral sanctions before passing the floor along .

John McCain proved the most brutal opponent — but he opened by saying he was "Pleased to see an old friend here before the committee.”

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The last known Tasmanian Tiger, a dog-looking creature with a striped body, died in an Australian zoo in 1936.

Although a long-held theory suggested that an unknown disease was partly to blame for the the animal's demise, a new study, published online on Thursday, Jan. 31, in the Journal of Animal Ecology, found that humans alone were responsible for the marsupial's extinction.  

Sadly, the Tasmanian Tiger is just one animal in a long list of species that have been wiped out directly or almost directly by the hands of humans. 

Animals face many natural threats, including changing temperatures, predators, and unexpected disasters. But no external stresses have proved more destructive to the survival of other living things than man. 

Tasmanian tiger (Extinct since 1936)

The Tasmanian tiger, also called the thylacine, was a marsupial native to Australia and the island of Tasmania.

The carnivore was seen by farmers as a threat to sheep and therefore hunted, trapped and poisoned for government bounties.

"Many people, however, believe that bounty hunting alone could not have driven the thylacine extinct and therefore claim that an unknown disease epidemic must have been responsible," researcher Thomas Prowse, of Australia's University of Adelaide, said in a statement.

Using population models to simulate the direct effects of bounty hunting and habitat loss, the new study found that humans alone were responsible for the animal's doom. 

The last wild Tasmanian tiger was captured in 1933 and taken to the Hobart Zoo, where it died three years later.  

Woolly Mammoth (Extinct for ~10,000 years)

The woolly mammoth disappeared about 10,000 years ago, after roaming Siberia and North America for around 250,000 years.

Although there's been some disagreement about what delivered the final blow, a recent study found that hunting by humans, on top of environmental stresses like climate and habitat change, spelled the end for the furry beast.  

Dodo Bird (Extinct since ~1681)

For centuries, the flightless Dodo bird lived undisturbed on the island of Mauritius off the coast of Africa. Because they had no enemies on the island, the wingless birds were easy prey when humans arrived in the early 16th century. 

Although the exact date is uncertain, people believe the last dodo bird was killed in 1681. 

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Would you like a home on South Carolina's Kiawah island? How about one with tons of office space and a humidor for cigar storage?

Very attractive, of course, even more so because it's on sale.

Former Golman Sachs Partner Jeffrey Weingarten has reduced the price of his vacation home from $26 million to $18 million, according to the WSJ.

And he's also chaged broker. The house used to be listed with Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty and now it's with Cynthia Noble.

The full view.

A serene entrance

Look at all the light going into that dining room.

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is the best college in America for many reasons.

It has outstanding faculty, a top-notch engineering program, and alumni who have gone on to become notable politicians, historians, and physicists.

But many of its current students have already done some pretty incredible things.

These are the 15 most impressive undergraduate students on MIT's campus this semester.

Arfa Aijazi is creating affordable innovations for impoverished communities.

Class of 2013

Arfa Aijazi is a senior who is majoring in materials science and engineering with a minor in applied international studies. She's using her studies to change the world, particularly in the ways of housing and food.

She has done research on polymeric molecules, materials for fuel-cell cathodes, and bamboo as a structural material for stronger, sustainable, and affordable housing.

When Aijazi traveled to Tanzania, she developed a hand-powered grain mill that could grind corn kernels into flour, a life-changing machine for the village she worked with. She also worked to create better housing in Brazilian slums, and has conducted research at Oxford and Cambridge.

Aijazi also writes for the campus life section of MIT's newspaper, The Tech, and serves as the vice president of the Muslim Students' Association. She hopes to pursue a career where she can work to reduce the environmental impact of buildings.

Lizz Albany is an aspiring teacher who is researching the ways young children come to understand the world around them.

Class of 2013

Lizz Albany is a senior at MIT studying Brain and Cognitive Science, with a focus on early childhood cognition.

She conducts research in MIT's Early Childhood Cognition Lab on how children come to understand their environments through social interaction and play.

Albany is an active leader in many organizations on campus, including her sorority, Pi Beta Phi, in which she serves as the chair of its annual philanthropy event. She is also an associate advisor for the Office of Undergraduate Advising and Academic Programming, a founding member of the Returning Students Mentoring Program, a member of the inaugural Student Advisory Committee on Diversity and Admissions, and a member of the Community Catalyst Leadership Program.

This past fall, Albany gave a TimTalk lecture on why she thinks all MIT students should graduate with at least two degrees, given that they learn so many valuable and different lessons while in school.

While she is working toward her Massachusetts teachers certification in elementary education, Albany is also a SMART Scholar with the Department of Defense, and plans to work for the Army after graduation. 

Noam Angrist is engaging youth in athletics and academics with a new approach.

Class of 2013

Noam Angrist is persistent. After he suffered from a blood clot that almost killed him and effectively ended his rowing career (he was a strong athlete and a member of his high school's crew team), he switched to coaching and led his high school's crew team to win gold medals in the Massachusetts state championships.

Now a senior at MIT, Angrist continues to coach crew. He has also found ways to share his love of crew: he co-founded the Amphibious Achievement program, in which he and fellow mentors teach swimming and rowing to Boston youth while also tutoring them and helping them with college prep.

The economics major gave a TIMTalk lecture in May about what he calls a "Do Now" approach to learning, which he uses to engage students in charter schools.

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When you think "Burberry," chances are classic trenches or the brand's famous check pattern comes to mind.

But Burberry Prorsum decided to go in a very different direction with this season's coats, shirts, and t-shirts by making their designs with shiny metallic cloth in electric colors.

The new Metallic Runway collection is made with Italian foil-bonded silk or cotton that requires hand washing. Made for both their men's and women's spring lines, the sheen is available in six shades, including pale green, electric blue, and lavender.

Since it's Burberry, we're sure that the quality is impeccable, but these look more like cheap plastic than what the expensive $350-$2,995 price range would suggest.

The shirts look like they were made from tin foil instead of foil-bonded cotton.

The up-close shots don't do the shirts any more justice.

Instead, they look like something out of the '90s.

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Fox Business News senior correspondent Charlie Gasparino told Cigar Aficionado recently that The Grand Havana Room is "one of the best places" to meet Wall Street sources.  

We've been to the private cigar club located in the penthouse of 666 Fifth Avenue a few times before.  It's definitely a hot spot for those in high finance to relax and socialize with fellow members over cigars and drinks. 

Of course, it's not just Wall Streeters who frequent the place.  Rev. Al Sharpton has also been spotted hanging out there, too. 

Now let's take a photo tour of this members-only cigar club. 

The address is 666 5th Avenue between 52nd and 53rd Street. The other Grand Havana Room is in Beverly Hills.

The private cigar club is located on the 39th floor, which is the penthouse. The Top of The Sixes restaurant used to be the tenant there. People still call it 'Top of the Sixes', though.

Source: NYTimes

Here's the entrance. Notice that it has an 'A' rating.

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February may be our shortest month of the year, but it's certainly not lacking when it comes to savings.

You might not score as big a discount as you would like on a Valentine's Day gift, but this month you'll find deals on several necessities like winter coats, home goods, and (obviously) big-screen HDTVs.

We've rummaged through the dealnews archives of sales, coupons, and daily deals to find out what the best and worst things are to buy in February.

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V-Day Deals Won't Shine, But Savings Will Be Sweet

Since many Valentine's Day gift categories are at their most in-demand during the first two weeks of February, the discounts on these items are generally pretty modest. However, that doesn't mean you should give up and pay full-price for things.

At the very least, look for coupons at lingerie stores like Victoria's Secret (last year it took $15 off $100 orders) and value-driven jewelry sites like Netaya, ICE.com, Limoges Jewelry, and Ross-Simons. Even department stores are worth sorting through, if you can find a storewide shopping pass that applies to V-Day worthy goods. Expect discounts of 15% to 30% off before Valentine's Day, with sales that take up to 50% off or more after.

And if you don't have a date to shower with gifts, buck up: several restaurants and food chains like Waffle House and Krispy Kreme offered freebies last year to help you forget this fact. (That said, in 2012 Qdoba required that you kiss someone to get a free second entrée, so make sure you're prepared for that possibility this year.)

Don't Buy The iPad Mini Just Yet

Since the iPad mini supposedly won't receive an upgrade until July, some Apple fans may be considering buying the diminutive tablet now, if they don't already have one.

However, if you can wait until at least late April or early May, then you can likely score a high-quality refurbished model at the Apple Store, which will carry a 1-year warranty, the same as new units.

We predict that the 16GB WiFi model will drop to $289 or $299 at this time, and if you wait until the iPad mini 2 debuts in July, then refurbs could fall even lower to $249.

Tax Software Deals Have Been Coming In Hot

We mentioned in the January buying guide that tax software deals will pop up throughout the weeks leading up to April 15, and we noted that Editors' Choice sales specifically picked up steam in February last year.

So far in 2013 though, the deals have offered stronger discounts than they comparatively did in 2012. In fact, we've already posted markdowns of up to 58% off programs from H&R Block and Turbotax.

Thus, it's reasonable to expect that these deeper, early cuts could translate into even better sales in February and March. As a point of reference, look for 2013 software titles to drop to $20 or less.

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Grand Central Terminal is one of New York City's most iconic landmarks, and today it turns 100 years old.

The incredible feat of engineering originally debuted to the public as Grand Central Depot in October 1871, home to a massive steel and glass train shed that housed steam-driven trains. 

But after a fatal accident between two steam locomotives in 1902, the transportation hub was converted to a safer electric rail system.

Grand Central Station was demolished, and Grand Central Terminal was raised in its place, opening to the public on February 1, 1913. 

To celebrate its 100th birthday, here's a look back at the birth, past, and present of one of the world's greatest train stations.

Designed by John B. Snook, Grand Central Depot opened in 1871 and served three separate rail lines, each independently operated.

Each rail line had its own waiting room.

By 1900, it was known as Grand Central Station.

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This is the Hybrid Fire Grill by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet.

Why We Love It: Most grills allow you to cook with gas, wood, or charcoal, but not all three at the same time. That's where the Hybrid Fire Grill comes in. With its deep firebox, it enhances the heat of conventional grilling, and can slow cook at 150 degrees, or sear meat at 1,200 degrees.

The grill grates are customized with patterns designed specifically for grilling vegetables, fish, and meat, and the grill comes with a deep clean-out bin to capture the grease and debris from cooking that's much easier to handle than the standard, cookie-tray designs.

The grills are formed, welded, finished, and assembled in the Michigan-based factory, and each grill is custom-made to your specifications.

Where To Buy: Order through the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet website.

Cost: Range in price from $9,995 to $20,195 (depending on customer specifications).

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Anyone with even a passing interest in football can close their eyes and envision a handful of traditional Super Bowl images.

A winning quarterback holding the Lombardi Trophy aloft while confetti rains down. A hail of storm of flashes going off at once during the opening kickoff.

These images are seared into the popular imagination.

So we went through the archives to try and find something different — artful, odd photos that shed a different light on the Super Bowl. These unfamiliar images of players, fans, and even babies stand in stark contrast to the iconic photos we think of when we hear "Super Bowl."

These photos are all of the Super Bowl, but they don't feel like it at first glance.

A baby Packers fan with the Super Bowl in the background

The scene outside Cowboys Stadium during the ceremonial flyover

The cheerleaders for the Saints and Colts prepare to take the field

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