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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.

Italian 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.

Michael 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."

Hedge 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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