Breakfast Buffet: 12/10

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Hopefully you never have to use this advice but here are some ways to survive a terrorist attack on your hotel. While the author admits the odds of such an attack are low, he also mentions he’s stayed in four hotels in the past year that have been attacked. Point being, shit happens. [Atlantic]

Here’s a nice story on a chocolate maker who creates one-of-a-kind goods for various special events. He’s no Christopher Elbow but the chocolate looks good just the same. [Forbes]

If you didn’t listen to “Fresh Air” on Monday, the guests were Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, the husband and wife who serve as the wine experts for the Wall Street Journal. Here’s a brief synopsis of their interview along with wine picks and an audio link to the entire thing. [NPR]

After being nearly wiped out, malaria has become a massive global headache again. Bill Gates is devoting much of his foundation’s energy to fighting the disease. Still, malaria rates are reaching pandemic levels but help may finally be on the way again. [Time] — Owen Morris