Logic and Games

* Gawker commits a correlation-causation flaw (a post hoc fallacy, in particular) by assuming that kicking out "laptop hobos" is the *reason* for Starbucks' increased profits. [Gawker]

* Some good general test prep tips. [WSJ]

* University of Illinois College of Law claims only one person is responsible for six years of reporting false LSAT / GPA numbers. [ABA Journal; Above The Law]

* The man behind the scandal had yet-another plan to keep his #s up: "That way, I can trap about 20 of the little bastards with high GPA's that count and no LSAT score to count against my median. It is quite ingenious." [Chicago Tribune]

* Doctor found guilty in Michael Jackson's death. [NYTimes]

* Investors may begin funding lawsuits in exchange for a percentage of the winnings. [Colorado Springs Gazette]





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