peHUB Second Opinion 1.10

Up for Sale: The New Republic hires Blackstone to find a buyer. Horrible Tipper: John Castle, of Castle Harlan, breaks a waiter's finger when presented with the check. Chapter 11: Hostess Brands, which makes twinkies and Wonder Bread, may go bankrupt again. Subtle Sexism: Why women have a hard time raising money for startups. In focus: Romney's political ascent pushes private equity into the crossfire, according to Breaking Views. And Ron Paul defends Romney. Unbanked: Why Felix Salmon likes Suze Orman's approved card a little less today. Minimalist: Meet the guy who only owns 15 things. Sparking Up: One joint a week doesn't harm the lungs, study says. Playing the Wrong Game: The secret to tablets that Apple and Amazon knows but CES tablet peddlers don't. Dealing with the Devil: Why MG Siegler hates what Android has become.