Need some entertainment while you're waiting out a three-hour flight delay? Itching for an escape from your bickering in-laws? Click through this list of thought-provoking, fun, and just plain bizarre stories. As I do every year, I would like to spotlight my favorite articles from the year on jewelry and related industries and topics that did not appear on JCKonline. And once again, let me apologize in advance for leaving out many excellent pieces and writers from this roundup. Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year. And if we end up having to stay in this winter (again!), well, I hope these pieces give you good food for thought.   BUSINESS Product placement comes to auction houses.   CRIME [caption id="attachment_141854" align="alignce