The tale of the tiny lunar pebbles' restoration to the 49th state includes an arson's fire, a teenager's theft, a science fair photo and a ship's captain from a reality TV show.

MSN: Alaska's lost moon rocks back after theft, arson and more

This month, Chief Executive magazine ranked New York as the 49th-worst state for business in the opinion of CEOs questioned, based on high taxes, bureaucracy and regulations.

WSJ: Cuomo, cabinet pushing his tax-free NY proposal

Not that I can take credit (and not that it's an insanely huge victory), but the state tied for 49th place in 2012, instead of 50th.

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