peHUB Second Opinion 12.27

The worst CEOs of 2011. "'You know and I know that she's not young enough or pretty enough to be the wife of a president.'" Why Berlin is poised to become Europe's next tech hub. Insights on the writing of "Steve Jobs." (Good stuff, especially if you've read Isaacson's book.) New Yorkers are living longer than ever. Could the city become a blue zone? The world of online poker gets a holiday gift. Economist Joseph Stiglitz and his wife on marital economics. The wealth gap between lawmakers and their constituents grows. Want to "see the softer side of Sears?" Better hurry; it's closing 100 stores following weak holiday sales. Google+ now has 62 million users. Open letters to people or entities who are unlikely to respond. Why a truly successful hangover cure remains frustratingly elusive.