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World

U.S. Businessman Accused of Being Crime Boss Stands Trial in China

By ANDREW JACOBS | Feb 12th 2014

Vincent Wu’s case has raised questions about the use of forced confessions by Chinese courts and has prompted concern from American officials.

Organized Crime; Confessions; Arson; Kidnapping; United States International Relations 

A good reason not to do business in China.

 

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Crosswords/Games

The Necktie Paradox

By GARY ANTONICK | Feb 10th 2014

Can you unravel the necktie paradox?

Creativity; Mathematics; Puzzles 

Both are wrong.  

The "winner" has the less expensive tie.  

He receives the more expensive one.  

Only one tie is at risk.

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Technology

Dear HTC: Please Don't Make a Wearable Device

By MOLLY WOOD | Feb 10th 2014

HTC is hinting at a smart watch. But is that a very good idea?

Advertising and Marketing; Android (Operating System); Electronics; Wearable Computing 

Any gadget you desire.  

My choice of a laptop need not be your choice.

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Business Day

Swiss Firm Mercuria in Talks to Buy JPMorgan's Commodities Unit

By CHAD BRAY | Feb 6th 2014

JPMorgan Chase has been exploring strategic alternatives, including a possible sale or spinoff, for the business, which deals in physical commodities like metals and oil.

Banking and Financial Institutions; Commodities; Conflicts of Interest; Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (2010) 

Holding the physical asset is a high risk act in a depressed market.

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Technology

A Different Gates Is Returning to Microsoft

By NICK WINGFIELD | Feb 5th 2014

After years in philanthropy, many wonder how Bill Gates, a luminary of the tech world, will choose to position Microsoft going forward.

Computers and the Internet; Appointments and Executive Changes 

Bill Gates will need a reboot to change.

Microsoft does not have a problem resistant kernel.

 

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Health

Young Adults Need Flu Shots Too

By NICHOLAS BAKALAR | Feb 12th 2014

Young adults who have not had a flu shot are at disproportionate risk of requiring hospital care this flu season, a small new study suggests.

Age, Chronological; Influenza; Medicine and Health; Vaccination and Immunization 

Yes.  Get the shot if you have not had one this year.