Friday Links

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) A weekly collection of design, data and interactive links.Design/Data vizForms of color | Vintage illustrations exploring color systemsPolice Punishment: CCRB vs NYPD | Interactive analyzing NYPD complaint dataFuturistic UI...

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The Coolest Kickstarter ever raises over $13 million

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The Coolest Cooler (yes, a cooler) raised $13.3 million in its 52-day run. The previous record holder, the Pebble smartwatch raised $10.2 million in 2012. Why have more than 60,000 people contributed to a cooler campaign? Well,...

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A&E deal would price Vice at $2.5 billion

Vice's co-founder Shane Smith has said he wants Vice to be the "next CNN" and "next MTV." NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Vice Media is in talks with A&E about a deal that would value it at more than $2.5 billion, according to a Vice spokesman. A&E...

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7 companies that keep more than $50 billion offshore

Companies like Apple that do business abroad can delay paying U.S. taxes on the billions of dollars they keep offshore, indefinitely. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) But for some, a merger,known as an inversion, isn't the method of choice for paring a tax...

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Top employees to see big bonuses this year and next

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Companies are setting aside a record high level of payroll (12.7%) for variable, performance-based pay, according to a new survey by Aon Hewitt. The reason: to attract and retain talent. As the job market has gotten stronger,...

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U.S. runs out of investor visas as Chinese overwhelm program

HONG KONG (CNNMoney) The State Department's chief of visa control, Charles Oppenheimer, told lawyers at an industry conference earlier this week that no more spots will be available to Chinese for the rest of the fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30....

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Smith & Wesson shares plunge 15%

Rifles are a tough sell for Smith & Wesson. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The gun maker said Tuesday that quarterly sales were down by $39.2 million, pulled down by a shrinking demand for rifles. It made a $14.6 million profit, falling 45% from the...

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Want a great 401(k)? Work for an oil company

These five 401(k)s are among the top employer plans offered to workers in the tech, utility, legal, airline and oil and gas industries. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Lawyers, oil and gas workers and airline employees have some of the best 401(k) plans...

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HP recalls 6 million computer cords for fire risk

The government said the recalled chargers look like this and are stamped with the code "LS-15." NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Hewlett-Packard (HPQ, Tech30) and federal regulators on Tuesday recalled 6 million power cords sold between September 2010 and...

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Facebook to display less "click-bait"

Don't click on that "cutest thing ever" link! Facebook wants to discourage "click-bait" NEW YORK (CNNMoney) As a result, you'll probably see fewer stories on the Web that proclaim "You won't believe what happens in this video!" or promise that...

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3 reasons why Californians shun quake insurance

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Here are three reasons why many quake-prone Californians shun insurance: 1) Quake damage rarely exceeds deductibles. Some argue the insurance is not worth the money for homeowners. Earthquake insurance generally comes with...

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GM's compensation fund gets 100th death claim

Ken Feinberg has received 100 death claims so far. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) GM received 100 death claims and 184 injury claims as of Friday, according to a spokeswoman for Ken Feinberg, a consultant hired to administer GM's compensation fund. He began...

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The 10 most expensive U.S. earthquakes

Sunday morning's earthquake jolted Northern California, leaving extensive and widespread damage. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) That would rank the 6.1 magnitude quake, which left extensive and widespread damage, among the most expensive in terms of damage...

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Hackers attack Sony PlayStation Network

The "Lizard Squad" has targeted Sony's online gaming network. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Over the weekend, Blizzard Entertainment, CCP Games, Riot Games and Sony (SNE) have done maintenance to bring their networks back online. CNNMoney quiz: What...

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Is Burger King moving to Canada?

Burger King is in talks that could move the restaurant chain's headquarters to Canada. HONG KONG (CNNMoney) The new company would be headquartered in Canada, the two firms said in a joint statement. Both Tim Hortons (THI) and Burger King (BKW)...

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The Coolest Kickstarter tops $9 million

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) More than 46,000 people think so. The Coolest Cooler has raised over $9.2 million on Kickstarter -- and it still has a week to go. It's described as a "portable party" and includes features like a blender, waterproof bluetooth...

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10 Western companies getting slammed in Russia

LONDON (CNNMoney) Many are reporting slower Russian sales and, in some cases, store closures as the Ukraine-Russia conflict drags on. Some have seen their share price get pummeled since the start of the year. Cold War-style tensions and escalating...

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Glenn Beck sought out CNN deal, but talks died fast

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) But the idea fizzled fast and talks aren't expected to resume, according to several people with direct knowledge of the exchange. "The talks were never serious," one of the people said. Still, Beck's interest -- first reported...

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Hypoallergenic nuts to solve nut allergies

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Gus had suffered — but luckily survived — anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal reaction. Tests later revealed he had allergies to peanuts and tree nuts, like almonds and hazelnuts, the mere scent of which makes his eyes and throat...

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Coming soon: The Maxwell House K-Cup

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Starting this fall, Keurig (GMCR) will partner with Kraft (KRFT) to offer Maxwell House, Yuban and Gevalia K-Cups. Kraft has been selling a "single serve" coffee product for awhile that works in Keurig machines, but this will...

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The Coolest Kickstarter tops $9 million

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) More than 46,000 people think so. The Coolest Cooler has raised over $9.2 million on Kickstarter -- and it still has a week to go. It's described as a "portable party" and includes features like a blender, waterproof bluetooth...

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Comcast's latest location: on campus

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) That's one of the theories behind Comcast (CCV)'s introduction of a streaming TV service on five college campuses this fall. The service supplements the old-fashioned way students who live in on-campus housing watch TV: by plugging...

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Hospital network's failure led to massive hack

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The hackers took advantage of Heartbleed, the infamous defect in the way computers communicate securely with websites. Community Health Systems' massive data breach could have been avoided. There were widespread media reports...

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The crazy flavor experiments in Chinese fast food

Pizza Hut in Hong Kong serves a crayfish pizza that's designed to appeal to local tastes. HONG KONG (CNNMoney) Sound strange? Not if you're in China, where these Frankenstein foods are being served up by American fast food chains hoping to dominate...

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Argentina has had it with U.S. bond laws

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The country is in default again on some of its debt. Negotiations with several hedge funds over debt repayments broke down so badly in July that Argentina is actually trying to change the laws overseeing its bond contracts. ...

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Bank of America nears record settlement

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The agreement, to be announced as soon as Thursday, would settle a probe by the Justice Department and a group of states related to banking practices dating to the financial crisis, according to a person familiar with the deal....

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Die in this state and your heirs get your online accounts

In Delaware, heirs can now inherit the online accounts of someone who passes away. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) But this month, Delaware became the first state to pass a broad law giving heirs the right to access online accounts and digital assets of...

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Fidelity settles lawsuits over its own 401(k) plan

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Fidelity agreed to pay $12 million to settle the class-action suits, which alleged that the firm was profiting at the expense of its workers by offering high-cost fund options and charging excessive fees for a plan of its size....

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Sprint's new price plans: No more 'Framily,' but more data

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) On Monday, Sprint (S) announced it was jacking up the data it offers in its family pack options. The new plans will be offered starting on Friday. A family with four phone lines would spend $160 per month to share 20GB of...

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Women thrive in China's booming tech scene

Both the COO and CFO of Ctrip, China's largest online travel agency, are women. HONG KONG (CNNMoney) In China, things look rather different. CNNMoney spoke with Jane Jie Sun, the chief operating officer of Ctrip, about the role women play in...

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Friday Links

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) A weekly collection of design, data and interactive links.Design/Data vizA Spacecraft for all | Chrome experiment for the ISEE-3 Reboot ProjectMarka | Beautiful icon transformationsX to close | The origins of the use of [x]...

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Comcast left me on hold for 3+ hours -- until it closed

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Among the most recent: A video showing a Chicago photographer on hold for more than 3 hours trying to cancel his service, only to be told in a separate call that the office that handles disconnects was closed for the day. Aaron...

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Local police get billions in military equipment

The militarization of local police in the U.S. came into focus this week as heavily armed police faced off against protesters in Ferguson, Missouri. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The Department of Homeland Security pumped $1 billion into local law enforcement...

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Coca-Cola takes a big gulp of Monster

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The company announced Thursday it is buying a 17% stake in Monster, the energy drink company, and that the two will swap ownership of some brands. The $2.15 billion deal will allow each company to focus on its core strengths....

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Big dogs suffer as Hong Kong status symbols

HONG KONG (CNNMoney) Large dogs -- Siberian Huskies, German Shepherds, Vizslas and Tibetan Mastiffs -- are highly coveted and considered symbols of prosperity in the Chinese territory. "People who have say, a St. Bernard -- you can see these...

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Ferrari GTO sells for $38 million in new auction record

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The price included a 10% "buyer's premium" paid to the auction company, Bonhams. While the sale was easily a record price for any car ever sold at auction, some experts had predicted the classic car would go for more than...

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Oregon has a bridge to sell you. Seriously

The Sellwood Bridge in Portland was built in 1925, but must be moved to make way for a new one. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) County officials are taking bids in an attempt to save the historic 1,000 foot-long Sellwood Bridge in Portland from demolition....

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