This article snippet ponders "Why does a salad cost more than a Big Mac?". via kottke.org
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Economist's View shares an excerpt from Joseph Stiglitz's article critiquing the economic policies of George W. Bush, likening their impact to that of the Treaty of Versailles.
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New data from the CDC shows that smoking rates have plateaued, and Reason.com reports that this may jeopardize national goals for reducing smoking prevalence.
via Reason.comItalian police seized a list of ten commandments for Mafia members upon arresting a suspected Mafia head. The list, found with Salvatore Lo Piccolo, included guidelines for interacting with other members, their families, and law enforcement.
via kottke.orgMichael Jordan was recently interviewed and revealed that his son Jeffrey has now beaten him in basketball. via kottke.org
Reason.com shares one of their "Friday Funnies," this one a political cartoon by Chip Bok titled "When terrorists get nervous."
via Reason.comHedge fund managers are incentivized to take big risks, even if it leads to losses for investors, due to performance bonuses. via Marginal REVOLUTION.
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A new study finds that abstinence-only education has no impact on teen sexual behavior. via Reason.com
Someone seems to have wandered onto a missing page on Reddit, as the only thing to find is "Página no encontrada!"
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