Linkfest: June 08, 2018

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What I am reading today

Spare Us, Warren Buffett (Felix Salmon)
How football kicked off in India (Mint)


From Bach to Rock: How Music Preferences Predict Behavior (Knowledge@Wharton)
Delhi's AAP Government Gets More Money Than Ever But Can't Spend It (IndiaSpend)
Europe Tries Saving Venezuela, Gives 'Dictator' Maduro $47 Million (BRIC Breaker)
Will you Retire? (Subramoney)
Dr Sanchita Saxena and Dr Mukulika Banerjee talk about LSE-UC Berkeley Bangladesh Summit and future of Bangladesh studies (India at LSE)
Accenture and Avanade Named Microsoft 2018 Alliance Partner of the Year (Accenture Digital)
Geisinger CEO David Feinberg will stay with company, won't lead Amazon-Berkshire-JPM venture (Buffett Watch)
Why Are So Many Executives Running for Office These Days? (ProMarket)

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