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The other day I opened my wallet, and noticed something I had never seen before. Imprinted discreetly on a little flap, it said, "made in China." I gasped, which got me a look from the cashier, but I was surprised. The wallet was made by Coach, which prides itself on being an American company. And in my naiveté, I assumed that meant its products were manufactured here as well.

Had you turned to cable news late last week to hear about Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab's foiled attempt to blow up Northwest Airlines flight 253, you may well be forgiven for thinking Europe is a region bustling with aspiring suicide bombers and airports with little to no security.

It is a staple among news outlets for the first of January--that obligatory story on the percentage of Americans who accomplish their New Year's resolutions, and how YOU can stick to yours (much like this article from the Wall Street Journal).